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SUMMARY:Wintering: Mindfulness & Reflection in the Off Season - A Virtual Class for Workers on Farms
DESCRIPTION:Not Our Farm\, with Oakland-based meditation instructor Anna Davda\, is offering our Wintering series for farmworkers for a second time! \nEach Sunday will center around a different wintering theme\, and participants will be led through guided meditation\, reflection and discussion. These sessions are held virtually on zoom in English and beginners to a mindfulness/meditation practice are welcome. \nIf you had a great season\, this is for you. If you had a hard season\, this is for you. If you work on a 4 season farm\, this is for you. This is a space for finding ease\, appreciation\, community and ways to tend to our inner bonfire during the cold months. \nDates (3 Sundays in December): \n\nDec 1st\, 8-9pm EST\nDec 8th\, 8-9pm EST\nDec 15th\, 8-9pm EST\n\nSign up here by November 24.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wintering-mindfulness-reflection-in-the-off-season-a-virtual-class-for-workers-on-farms/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Soil Management for Climate Resilience 
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nIn this webinar\, Caro Roszell of American Farmland Trust will discuss the impact and associated risks of increasing year-round temperatures and extreme heat on soil moisture\, nutrient levels\, and other elements of soil quality. The workshop will examine the potential threats of heat to the long-term productivity of Massachusetts farms\, and will highlight practices that can be employed to maintain\, manage and improve soil health to safeguard against rising temperatures. \nThis event is part of CISA’s annual Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change series\, which explores the impacts of extreme heat on various aspects of our food system\, including soils\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms\, and more. \n\nDate: December 3rd\, 4pm-5:30pm\nLocation: Remote\n\nPlease contact climate@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-management-for-climate-resilience/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T180000
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SUMMARY:From Field to Customer: Marketing Strategies for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Are you a beginning farmer selling directly to customers through farmers markets\, a CSA\, farmstand\, or events? Join Central Mass Grown for “From Field to Customer: Marketing Strategies for Beginning Farmers\,” on Monday\, December 9 from 6-7:30pm. This free\, interactive webinar will be presented by Myrna Greenfield of Good Egg Marketing. Learn how to grow your customer base while maximizing your marketing efforts. From crafting a compelling story about your farm to building stronger relationships with your customers\, we’ll help you stand out from the crowd. You’ll leave with a simple\, actionable marketing plan to help you attract new customers and increase sales. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your farm business to the next level! \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/from-field-to-customer-marketing-strategies-for-beginning-farmers/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T180000
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SUMMARY:How to Welcome Visitors and Increase Sales
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nHow can on-farm experiences like tours\, festivals\, educational workshops\, farm stays\, or other events help your farm profitability? CISA\, Lisa Chase from UVM\, and Russell and Alane from Park Hill Orchard will lead a discussion about how to host visitors and build connection with your customers\, increase on-farm sales\, or even create new income streams for your farm. Whether your farm has been open to the public for years or you’re just getting started\, bring your stories and questions. Light dinner provided. \n\nDate: Monday\, December 9th\, 6-8pm\nLocation: Park Hill Orchard: 82 Park Hill Rd\, Easthampton\, MA 01027\n\nContact Lucy at lucy@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-to-welcome-visitors-and-increase-sales/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Culture - A Gathering of Jewish Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Jewish farmer\, rancher\, homesteader\, or food systems professional? We’d love to have you at our upcoming conference! We’ve done away with the application process and registration is OPEN!\nThis event will convene 120 Jewish farmers for a weekend of learning and community building at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village\, CT. \nSliding scale registration starts at $180 for our working farmers and includes lodging and meals for the whole event! \n\nLEARN MORE HERE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cultivating-culture-a-gathering-of-jewish-farmers/
LOCATION:Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center\, 116 Johnson Road\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Farm Network":MAILTO:Conference@JewishFarmerNetwork.org
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