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SUMMARY:The Gift of Seed- gifting or seed swap
DESCRIPTION:Petra Page-Mann of Fruition Seeds is holding a ‘gifting’ or seed swap event. \nThe Gift of Seed \nAll flourishing is mutual\, as Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds us\, and seeds brilliantly embody this generosity\, creativity and care. Together\, let’s practice receiving hundreds of varieties of regionally adapted seeds as gifts\, cultivating gift culture as well as community\, nourishing all generations to come! We’re going to laugh\, play\, send each other home with many regionally adapted seeds from Fruition as we sing and perhaps even shed a tear or two.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-gift-of-seed-gifting-or-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 210 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T170000
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SUMMARY:Farmer Climate Forum: Farmer Perspectives on Flooding\, Adaptation\, and Building Farm Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information. \nFarmers throughout New England have been severely impacted by extreme precipitation and flooding. As a result\, farms are innovating\, exploring creative and meaningful ways to adapt their businesses and production systems to climate change. Join us for a discussion with Amanda Andrews of Tamarack Hollow Farm\, Bruce Hennessey of Maple Wind Farm\, and Ryan Fitzbeauchamp of Evening Song Farm to learn how both vegetable and livestock producers throughout New England are impacted by flooding and at the same time adapting their farms to build resilience. \nTheir presentations will be followed by a facilitated farmer-to-farmer discussion. Come to listen\, share your experiences\, ask questions\, troubleshoot\, and be inspired to make your own farm more resilient. \nThe Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). \nThis event is one in a three-part series discussing Flooding\, Excess Precipitation\, and Farm Resilience. At the registration link you can choose to attend whichever sessions you wish.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-climate-forum-farmer-perspectives-on-flooding-adaptation-and-building-farm-resilience/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T170000
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SUMMARY:UMass Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWho Should Attend: Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. This course will also cover the Massachusetts Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP)\, a voluntary 3rd-party audit program. This training satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for covered farms that “at least one supervisor or responsible party” completes “food safety training … recognized as adequate” by FDA (21 C.F.R. §112.22(c)). For more information on the Produce Safety Alliance and the Grower Training Course\, click here. \nWhen: Monday\, March 24 (Southbridge)\, 8:30am – 5:00pm \nWhere: See details below \nRegistration: Cost is $50 for each program and includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($60 value)\, a Certificate of Course Attendance from AFDO ($35 value)\, and lunch and refreshments. See below for individual registration links. \nThis program is co-hosted by UMass Extension\, the MDAR Produce Safety Program and New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (Beverly training). \nQuestions? Contact Lisa McKeag\, lmkeag@umass.edu\, 413-658-8631
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-produce-safety-alliance-grower-trainings/
LOCATION:Wellsworth Hotel\, 14 Mechanic St\, Southbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T170000
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SUMMARY:Farmer Climate Forum: New England Climate Trends\, Soil Hydrology\, and Managing the Effects of Soil Saturation
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information. \nSean Birkel\, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Maine and the Maine State Climatologist\, will review Maine’s historical temperature and precipitation trends and future climate projections\, and discuss impacts to the growing season. Sean will give an overview of online tools relevant to agriculture\, including growing degree day and precipitation summaries\, frost date estimates\, and other resources. \nJoshua Faulkner\, Director of the UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture\, will discuss general soil and hydrology concepts that relate to drainage and water management in agriculture in the context of extreme rainfall.  He will also address how saturation and soil moisture status can affect nutrient cycling and soil health factors and how those relate to farm management practices. \nTheir presentations will be followed by a facilitated farmer-to-farmer discussion. Come to listen\, share your experiences\, ask questions\, troubleshoot\, and be inspired to make your own farm more resilient. \nThe Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). \nThis event is one in a three-part series discussing Flooding\, Excess Precipitation\, and Farm Resilience. At the registration link you can choose to attend whichever sessions you wish.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-climate-forum-new-england-climate-trends-soil-hydrology-and-managing-the-effects-of-soil-saturation/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T173000
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SUMMARY:Crowdfunding for farmers: opportunities and challenges
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nAs funding uncertainties and extreme weather events continue to rise\, this CISA workshop will help you understand the realistic challenges and opportunities of crowdfunding. Former CISA Executive Director and long-time fundraiser Phil Korman will share tips about when and how to run a crowdfunder\, and the ingredients for success. We’ll also hear from Maggie Toran from Natural Roots about their experience running a GoFundMe emergency fundraiser in 2023. If you want to learn more about crowdfunding\, whether you are considering it or feel unsure about it\, this workshop is for you. Light dinner provided.    \n\nDate: Monday\, March 31st\, 5:30-7pm\nLocation: Sunderland Public Library Community Room\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/crowdfunding-for-farmers-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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