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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170906T190000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Rosie the Riveter Serves You Dinner: Local Women in Food with Belly of the Beast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hyper-local special dinner at the height of harvest! \nPartnering with CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture)\, Belly of the Beast celebrates local women in food with a special multi-course pop-up dinner featuring three local farms with women at the helm:\n• Caroline Pam (Kitchen Garden Farm\, Sunderland\, MA) – produce & herbs\n• Julia Coffey (Mycoterra Farm\, Westhampton\, MA) – mushrooms\n• Cris Coffin (Eden Pond Farm\, Bernardston\, MA) – chickens\nCaroline\, Julia and Cris will join us at this multi-course family meal to discuss their farming experiences. \n______\nALSO beverages provided by local women-owned businesses.\nBantam Cider (Somerville\, MA)\, Iconica Social Club (Northampton\, MA)\, and Harmony Springs (Ludlow\, MA). \nCider and soft drink pairing can be included for an additional $16.\nReservations required\, only 33 seats available :: beast bucks + gift certificates not redeemable for this special event\nTo reserve a seat click here! \nFor a preview of the menu\, CLICK HERE!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-women-in-food-dinner-with-belly-of-the-beast/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
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UID:24223-1504461600-1504468800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Staff Meal" at Bistro Les Gras
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with CISA Bistro Les Gras will be serving a muli-course dinner with a few of their favorite local farmers and producers featuring the lesser knowns of the our food world. In the spirit of a “Staff Meal”\, a meal that a restaurant would generally hold for their staff\, will be a menu full of the scraps and leftovers from our menu….but in a delicious way!! Chef Peter will be serving a wonderful meal dedicated to all those fantastic bits that you may be throwing out. Remember those turnips and carrots you bought last week from the market; where did all those wonderful greens go? Probably not into your breakfast. How about those tomato tops and pepper bits from the last time you grilled? Most likely not into a quick and fresh “bolognaise”. This fantastic dinner will be full of conversation and delicious eats\, so reserve your spot soon! \nCLICK HERE FOR MENU! \n6:00pm\nSunday\, September 3rd\n$50/person\n(reservations are required)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/staff-meal-at-bistro-les-gras-for-cisas-restaurant-campaign/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170721T164930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T184933Z
UID:24320-1503939600-1503950400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tastings and Pairings at Great Falls Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Join Great Falls Harvest in Turners Falls for an evening of mingling and sampling as they offer a variety of prepared dishes and value-added products to pair alongside some tasty local beverages. Get a chance to chat with some of the local farmers who supplied the ingredients for these exciting dishes as well as Chef Chris Menegoni who artfully prepared them for your enjoyment. This is a casual sampling showcase\, not a sit down dinner. \nFarmers and Producers being Featured: \nStoneman Brewery\nMount Warner Vineyards\nBotanica Bitters\nArtisan Beverage Cooperative\nUpinngil Farm\nFour Star Farms\nOld Friends Farm\nFrizzel Hill Farm\nDancing Bear Farm\n2nd Street Baking Company \nCost: $40\, includes all food samples and samples from Artisan Beverage Cooperative and Stoneman Brewery. Additional beverages can be purchased.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/value-added-showcase-and-pairing-at-great-falls-harvest/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170822T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T145329Z
UID:24726-1503828000-1503842400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Low-Tech Winter Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 27th\, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM \nLaughing Dog Farm\, Gill\, MA \nThis is a practical\, inspiring\, hands-on primer on winter growing techniques (“keeping the light alive”) using cold-hardy cultivars\, aggressive timing\, propagational ingenuity and (high and low tunnel) “hoophouses”. \nThis class will focus on the practical details of cold weather horticulture\, including hoophouse construction and management\, winter crop selection\, compost making and soil building\, harvesting and processing tips. We’ll also demonstrate a homemade pipe (conduit) bender for making low-tunnel\, steel “hoops” and participants are invited to return to LDF at their convenience to bend their own. Class includes farm tour and snacks. Suggested donation\, $25-$35… RSVP please\, space limited.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/low-tech-winter-gardening/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170727T145618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170727T145618Z
UID:24387-1503736200-1503759600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New York Nut Growers Association Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The summer meeting of the New York Nut Growers Association will be held at the Finger Lakes Nut Farm of Marvin Russell\, 5287 Booth Hill Rd.\, Locke\, NY 13092\, on Saturday\, August 26\, from 8:30 to 3:00. The meeting is open to the public. \nWe’ll hear talks about the NYNGA English Walnut Project; highlights of the NAFEX/NNGA fruit and nut conference in Georgia; a comparison of the two species of commercial chestnuts grown in the US; the use of Cilus Plus\, a product that is based on a phosphate solubalizing bacterium that promotes plant growth; and the constituents of soil for nut growing. After a brief business meeting and lunch we will tour the chestnut and hazelnut plantings of Mr. Russell. \nPlease bring a chair. The registration fee is $18.00 and includes a light breakfast\, lunch\, and handouts. Please made checks payable to NYNGA and mail to Jim Darling\, NYNGA Treasurer\, 1300 Spring St. Ext\, Groton\, NY 13073-8711. For questions or concerns about the meeting\, contact Jerry Henkin\, NYNGA Vice Pres.\, sproutnut@aol.com\, (914) 282 – 1371. \nFor directions to the Finger Lakes Nut Farm\, see our website. \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-york-nut-growers-association-summer-meeting/
LOCATION:Finger Lakes Nut Farm\, 5287 Booth Hill Rd\, Locke\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170822T151514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T151514Z
UID:24739-1503493200-1503500400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Community Food Projects grant program webinar
DESCRIPTION:August 23\, 1:00pm \nNew Entry Sustainable Farming Project offers training and technical assistance to applicants and potential applicants of the Community Food Projects grant program through USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The FY 2018 Request for Applications is anticipated to open this Fall\, and New Entry is here to answer your questions and connect you with resources to assist you in your application and project development processes. Click here for the CFP resources and assistance page. \nIf your organization is considering applying for a CFP grant\, or would like to learn more about CFP\, you are encouraged to attend this introductory webinar. You’ll be presented with the background of the grant program and discuss eligibility and types of projects\, program goals\, technical logistics and general timeline of the application process\, the importance of community engagement\, and the Indicators of Success for project evaluation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-food-projects-grant-program-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170823
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170725T152433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T152433Z
UID:24343-1503360000-1503446399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:33rd Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest
DESCRIPTION:The 33rd Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest will be held in the KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market on Tuesday\, August 22nd. Tomatoes will be judged by a panel of experts on flavor\, firmness/slicing quality\, exterior color and shape. Always a lively and fun event\, the day is designed to increase awareness of locally grown produce. \nFarmers who want to submit entries can bring tomatoes to the market between 9:00 am and 10:45 am on August 22nd  or drop their entries off with a registration form to one of the drop off locations on August 21st.  Drop off locations include sites in Amherst\, Northboro and Waltham. These tomatoes will be brought in to Boston on Tuesday by a DAR staff member. \nFor the complete details\, including drop off locations\, contest criteria and a registration form\, click here. \nThe 33rd Annual Tomato Contest is sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association and Mass Farmers Markets in cooperation with the Boston Public Market and The Trustees.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/33rd-annual-massachusetts-tomato-contest/
LOCATION:The Kitchen at the Boston Public Market\, 6 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170801T154038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T154038Z
UID:24433-1503142200-1503147600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fieldtrip Workshop: Selling at Farmers Markets
DESCRIPTION:If you are farmer who is thinking about adding new marketing outlets to your farm’s line up\, come check out this workshop being offered by New Entry in partnership with Mass Farmers Markets and Mass Farm to School. Hope to see you there! \n\nCome out to a highly successful farmers market to hear from Jeff Cole of Mass Farmers Markets speak about how to gear up to sell at farmers markets\, including which permits are needed\, food safety issues\, fees and liability.  You will also hear from Kate Canney of the The Neighborhood Farm.  She will address how farmers markets fit into her farm’s overall marketing scheme\, what equipment and how much time is needed\, and how to best sell directly to customers. \nPlease RSVP to Molly at molly.dellaroman@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 19\, 2017 \n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm \nLocation: \n\n\n\nRoslindale Farmers Market  Adams Park\, Boston\, MA \n\n\n\nFREE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fieldtrip-workshop-selling-at-farmers-markets/
LOCATION:Roslindale Farmers Market\, 4236 Washington St\, Roslindale\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170622T155306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T190108Z
UID:23991-1502440200-1502452800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Third Annual Northeast Gathering on Domestic Fair Trade
DESCRIPTION:Friday August 11\, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon\nHampshire College\, Amherst\, Mass (room to be announced) \nAt the summer’s Free Open Meeting\, held in conjunction with the annual NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE scheduled for that weekend\, we invite activists from the Northeast Region who are engaged in projects and organizing efforts that come under the broad heading of Domestic Fair Trade to come together to share their work and ideas and to discuss possible collaboration for the immediate future. \nWho should come? \nWe welcome farm workers\, farmers\, food system workers\, processors\, manufacturers\, worker organizers\, farmer organizers\, cooperative organizers\, visionaries\, and allies. Consider attending if your work (paid or volunteer) involves fairer wages\, safer work\, fairer prices\, ethical trading\, making the food system environmentally\, economically\, and socially just\, sustainable\, and humane. \nOur mix of attendees assures a strong update of the current state of the landscape in our region; who is working with whom; who should we be inviting to join us in our work and what may be the most promising areas for collaboration moving forward. \nExtended Special Reports on: \n\nThe Agricultural Justice Project’s emerging efforts in New England;\nMigrant Justice’s campaign to support dairy farm workers in Vermont;\nFarmworker activities in upstate New York;\nThe newly-launched pilot initiative between Red Tomato\, a Northeast marketer of fresh produce\, and the Equitable Food Initiative;\nTo include yours please address Gathering’s Organizers in advance.\n\nThe all-morning meeting is free though it is listed on Friday’s Pre Conference Track. \nPre-registration appreciated\, so please contact Liz Henderson elizabethhenderson13@gmail.com or Louis Battalen louis@topoftheforest.com. \nFor details about the NOFA Summer Conference visit nofasummerconference.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/third-annual-northeast-gathering-on-domestic-fair-trade/
LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst 
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170814
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170523T155431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T131610Z
UID:23579-1502409600-1502668799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register now and be part of this annual celebration of the organic movement! \nThe NOFA Summer Conference is a three-day\, solutions-oriented celebration of the grassroots organic movement. \nGardeners\, farmers\, growers and food-lovers from across the Northeast will again share their inspiration and ideas for organic food\, farming\, health\, activism\, and beyond! \n130+ workshops and sessions on everything from soil health and food preservation to mushrooms\, bees and food activism. \nOther highlights include: \n\nChildren’s Conference\nLocal dinner celebration\nFarm tours\nExhibitors tent (open to the public)\n“Country Fair” showcasing farm and garden innovations\nContra dance and drum session\nNOFA-VT’s wood-fired mobile pizza oven!\n\nThe workshop program is now online! \nCheck out the full organic spread: nofasummerconference.org/2017program/ \nRegistration is now open for our 43rd annual conference. Register by the early bird deadline (7/25) and save!\nWork exchange and scholarship opportunities are available\, as are discounts for groups of five or more and multiple children from the same family.\nSee our FAQ for answers about registration\, accommodations and food.\nLearn more and register at nofasummerconference.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-2/
LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst 
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170717T100000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170616T153709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170616T153709Z
UID:23926-1500278400-1500285600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Adams Farm Slaughterhouse workshop
DESCRIPTION:The head meat cutter and one of the owners of Adams Farm Slaughterhouse will give a practical demonstration of how to breakdown beef\, pork\, and lamb/goat carcasses\, plus a demonstration of how hanging carcasses will vary. As they break them down they will explain how they fit into the cut sheet with practical examples: how one cut\, which may be highly priced\, will ruin two or three other cuts\, or the way that taking a cut from a smaller animal will not yield a significant enough size of meat to be saleable. They will supply written material for the participants to take with them as reference to what they should be looking at in balancing the demands of their customers with the reality of their carcass. Adams Farm will also supply all protective and sanitary clothing. \nFor more information please call 978-249-9441 and ask for Melissa Frost \nScholarships to Attend Adams Farm Slaughterhouse Workshop\nCISA has two scholarships available to Local Hero members to cover the attendance fee (an $80 value). For more information\, contact stevie@buylocalfood.org. Scholarships will be awarded based on need.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/adams-farm-slaughterhouse-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170713T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170601T151645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170712T163252Z
UID:23750-1499958000-1499968800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer to Farmer: Profitable Pastures
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is SOLD OUT!\n\nJoin Amy Klippenstein and Paul Lacinski of Sidehill Farm\, Eric Sheffer of Sheffer’s Grassland Dairy\, and Morgan Hartman of Black Queen Angus Farm as they share insight from years of managing pastures. Topics will include land stewardship\, forage growth\, soil fertility\, and animal health and genetics. We will discuss the ways all of these things and more affect the cost of production and improve your bottom line. Jump at the chance to learn from these Northeast farmers as well as each other. We will begin with a pasture walk of Sidehill Farm. Snacks provided. \nAbout the presenters: \nAmy Klippenstein & Paul Lacinski\, Sidehill Farm: Operating on 225 acres of certified organic pastures and hayfields\, woodlands\, and big sky\, with a herd of 80 grass-fed Normande and Jersey cows\, Sidehill Farm produces nearly 1500 gallons of yogurt per week. They have been in operation as a farm since the early 2000’s\, taking over a farm previously growing hay and potatoes in 2012. Sidehill Farm was a New England Green Pastures Outstanding Dairy Farm award winner for 2015. \nEric Sheffer\, Sheffer Grassland Dairy: Sheffer’s Grassland Dairy is a seasonal grazing farm owned and operated by Wally Sheffer and his son Eric Sheffer. They began milking cows in the spring of 2008 after Eric graduated from Cornell University. Before this time the family farm functioned as a crop growing and heifer raising facility.  The Sheffers have grown to 240 cows. They manage 250 acres of intensive grass and run an additional 350 acres of crop ground\, which is primarily made into baleage. \nMorgan Hartman\, Black Queen Angus Farm: Morgan is the managing partner of Black Angus Queen Farm in Berlin\, NY. The farm focuses on the development of a world class registered breeding stock herd under a commercially oriented\, Holistically Managed\, least-cost production paradigm. Morgan is a founding member of the annual Winter Green-Up Grazing Conference in Albany. He will present on planned and adaptive grazing with emphasis on production per unit of land area vs. production per animal. A component of this comes down to genetic selection under a given farmer’s production paradigm on THEIR farm and the inherent conditions there of; soils\, aspect\, slope\, existing vegetation\, AND above all\, Holistic Context.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-to-farmer-profitable-pastures/
LOCATION:Sidehill Farm\, 58 Forget Road\, Hawley
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170622T203938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T203938Z
UID:24006-1499878800-1499887800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:How to Build a Healthy and Successful Food Business
DESCRIPTION:Business Planning for a Food Business: Anita Eliason\, MSBDC\nCreating a Value Added Food Product: Joanna Benoit\, WMFPC\nFood Industry Overview: Chef Bill Collins \nWednesday July 12\, 2017 \n5:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nTD Bank Conference Center\n441 Main Street\nSpringfield\, MA \nThanks to our Host and Food Sponsor\, TD Bank\, this workshop is FREE but Registration is required. \nRegister at: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/FranklinCountyCommunityDevelo/HealthyFoodBizFree.html
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-to-build-a-healthy-and-successful-food-business/
LOCATION:TD Bank Conference Center\, 441 Main St\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170711
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170613T151554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T151554Z
UID:23887-1499644800-1499731199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Class on Post-harvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:One of our best instructors\, Dr. Susan Han\, was recognized with the UMass College of Natural Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award this past May. \nDr. Han will be teaching STOCKSCH 322 – Post-harvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables ONLINE this summer.  This is a practical class that is important for anyone growing fruits and vegetables for market.  Classes start on July 10 and registration is open now. \nFor more information\, see: https://sustfoodfarm.org/online-classes/postharvest-handling/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-class-on-post-harvest-handling-of-fruits-and-vegetables/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170620T144539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T144539Z
UID:23932-1498665600-1498672800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Water Management Twilight Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time:\n\nWednesday\, June 28\, 2017 – 4:00pm to 6:00pm\n\n\n\n\nEvent location:\n\nTangerini’s Spring St. Farm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFSMA and drought got you down? Come to this Twilight Meeting at Tangerini Farm in Millis\, MA. Tour the newly installed irrigation system for orchard and vegetable crops built with funding support from NRCS with the designer\, Trevor Hardy of Brookdale Farm\, Irrigation and Row Crop Supply. Find out water sampling protocols and lab requirements for FSMA from the UMass Food Safety Specialist Lisa McKeag and about grant opportunities for irrigation and food safety improvements. Other industry representatives will be available for consultation and dinner will be provided following the tour.\nWe will cover: irrigation water sources\, sampling for FSMA requirements\, ins-and-outs of drip irrigation\, overhead irrigation in corn\, strawberry and direct seeded crops\, irrigation under FSMA\, and orchard irrigation. \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name:\n\nLisa McKeag\n\n\n\nContact’s phone:\n\n413-577-3976\n\n\n\nContact’s email:\n\nlmckeag@umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/water-management-twilight-meeting/
LOCATION:Tangerini Spring Street Farm\, 139 Spring Street Millis\, Massachusetts 02054
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170608T144114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170608T144114Z
UID:23825-1498500000-1498507200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Setting the Stage for a Successful Season with Full Spectrum Fertility - SEMAP Event
DESCRIPTION:Join SEMAP as we take a fieldwalk through the Brix Bounty Vegetable Fields to survey early season crop growth. Discussion will focus on fertility steps taken at Brix Bounty to ensure crops are able to maximize growth during the longest days of the year.  From boron to zinc we’ll cover the mineral foundations invested in each season to promote healthy\, vigorous crop growth.  Included in the tour will be a deep dive into onion production\, including:  variety selection\, enterprise analysis\, cultivation strategies\, fertility programs\, and pest and disease management. \nCost: $5 Beginning Farmers\, $15 SEMAP Members\, $20 General Public \nRegister online at semaponline.org/fertility
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/setting-the-stage-for-a-successful-season-with-full-spectrum-fertility-semap-event/
LOCATION:Brix Bounty Farm\, 449 Bakerville Farm\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170601T153658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T153658Z
UID:23767-1497549600-1497556800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Cut Flowers: Seed to Vase - SEMAP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join SEMAP and Weatherlow Florals to learn all about managing production of specialty cut flowers. Tour the flower fields and hoophouses at Weatherlow Farms and learn the ins and outs of growing specialty cut flowers for use in floral design\, whether for weddings\, events\, or your dining room table! We’ll discuss sourcing seeds and plugs\, trialing new varieties\, harvest and post-harvest tricks for extending vase life\, and what fun flowers and foliages you might want to add to your cutting garden. \nWhen: Thursday\, June 15\, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nWhere: Weatherlow Farm\, 845 Sodom Rd\, Westport\, MA \nCost:  $5 Beginning Farmer\, $15 SEMAP Members\, $20 General Public \nRegister online at semaponline.org/cutflowers
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-cut-flowers-seed-to-vase-semap-workshop/
LOCATION:Weatherlow Farm\, 845 Sodom Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170602T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170418T212155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T144159Z
UID:23260-1496415600-1496426400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Break Down: From Carcass to Market
DESCRIPTION:Let’s make your farm business more profitable by maximizing the yield of your carcass through smart processing choices. While acknowledging the challenges and limitations to meat processing\, there are still creative ways to meet market demand\, get customers excited about unique cuts\, and get the best value out of your animal. In this workshop we will present approaches to cutting that maximize the yields and maintain the quality of the meat. In addition\, we will discuss creative ways to market your cuts depending on your buyers including some value added ideas. As part of this workshop\, we will tour Stillman’s facilities and take a look at animal sides and quarters. \nThis workshop is in partnership with Central Mass Grown. Cost Includes handouts\, food\, and refreshments. For more information: contact Stevie at 413-665-7100 x27 or stevie@buylocalfood.org. \nCost: $10 for Local Hero & Central Mass Grown members\, $15 for non-members \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nLocal Hero & Central Mass Grown members $10.00 USDNon-Members $15.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout the presenters:\nKate Stillman\, Stillman Quality Meats\nStillman Quality Meats (SQM) is a pasture based livestock farm\, featuring a diverse mix of livestock species: cattle\, pigs\, sheep\, chickens\, turkeys\, and water fowl. SQM is spread across two separate farmsteads in Hardwick\, MA and is a vibrant and dynamic farm operation that has grown to include a poultry abattoir and on-farm processing facility to custom process all of the farm’s grass-fed and pastured meats and poultry. The farm also attends a full schedule of farmers’ markets throughout Massachusetts and features a unique CSA system that encompasses a variety of membership options to meet the needs of their customers. \nTerry Ragasa\, Sutter Meats\nTerry Ragasa has worked steadily in the butchery industry for nearly 10 years. After his apprenticeship under Joshua Applestone\, founder of Fleishers Grass-Fed and Organic Meats in Kingston\, NY\, Terry ran the butchery at Greene Grape Provisions in Fort Greene Brooklyn. There\, he overhauled the butchery program\, moving away from cutting boxed commodity meat by developing relationships with local farmers to provide meat from whole\, humanely raised carcasses. Terry then went on to help open a green grocer/restaurant/butchery concept in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan before joining forces with his wife Susan to open Sutter Meats in Northampton\, MA in January of 2014. Sutter Meats strives to support the local farming community\, sourcing whole animals from within a 30 mile radius of the storefront. Terry now splits his time between running his shop\, visiting local farms\, and chasing around his 18 month old daughter. \nFunding for this workshop is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-break-down-from-carcass-to-meat/
LOCATION:Stillman Quality Meats\, 3674 Greenwich Road\, Hardwick\, MA\, 01031\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170603
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170111T182713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T175806Z
UID:22031-1496275200-1496447999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Slow Living Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Summit will cover the Entrepreneur to Table lifecycle including: how to bootstrap your business\, branding and marketing strategies\, distribution\, local sourcing\, creating and implementing a sustainable business model\, the stages of financing\, design thinking\, lean startup\, time management for innovation\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nLearn from the experiences\, challenges\, and learnings of seven emerging entrepreneurs based upon their involvement with Windham Grows Business Hatchery. \nThe interactive Summit design also includes Speed Dating for Entrepreneurs and an Idea Slam session where participants can get immediate feedback on their businesses or idea from successful entrepreneurs and investors. \nGet the tools\, resources\, mentorship and knowledge you need to start and grow your business. You don’t have to be established entrepreneur to get value out of the Summit! \nMore info
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/slow-living-summit-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170527T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170327T185233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T171912Z
UID:22945-1495868400-1495998000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:43rd Annual Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Cummington Fairgrounds\n97 Fairgrounds Road\nCummington\, Massachusetts 01026 \nSchedule online. \nFair Admission:\nParking – $10 per car\, $15 for a two day pass\nNo ATM available\, please plan accordingly. \nThe Pioneer Valley Sheep Breeders Association\, the Massachusetts Federation of Sheep Associations and the Massachusetts Deptartment of Agricultural Resources will sponsor its Annual Sheep and Woolcraft Fair at the Cummington Fairgrounds in Cummington\, Mass. \nPremium money will be divided on a point system from money available. \nAll Massachusetts sheep producers and woolcraft enthusiasts are invited to participate in this event. Camping is available on the grounds for vendors and exhibitors. There is a $20 charge for campers and a $10 charge for tents. Hook-ups are first come first serve.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/43rd-annual-massachusetts-sheep-and-woolcraft-fair/
LOCATION:Cummington Fairgrounds\, 97 Fairgrounds Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170525
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170413T140933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T134623Z
UID:23173-1495411200-1495670399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd National Farm Viability Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Farm Viability Conference is focused on strengthening farm sustainability\, building stronger and more resilient local food systems and supporting the long term profitability of farming and agri-entrepreneurs from start-ups to generational businesses. \n​The National Farm Viability Conference is geared towards professionals in the fields of farm and food business planning\, financial planning\, agricultural financing\, farmland conservation\, agricultural market development\, and food hub management. It will offer attendees the opportunity to network and learn from industry leaders and other professionals in their fields\, develop new knowledge and skills and will also include tours of nearby farms and value-added processing facilities. The host committee is collaborating to draw supporters of agriculture and agribusiness from around the country for this third national educational event. \nFull conference registration fee is $255 for all activities May 22-24. One day registration fee is $150.\nRegistration will close May 7th. Full conference registration includes the following: two breakfasts\, two lunches\, one dinner\, mixer with local food and craft beverage\, refreshments during breaks\, bus tours and materials.\nDay registration will include the meals available for the particular day\, bus tours (if applicable) and materials. \nVisit website for more details.\n​ \nConference Themes:\n-Finance and Business Development\n-Accessing Capital for Growth\n-Food and Farm Marketing and Distribution\n-New and Beginning Farmers\n-Equity and Social Justice in the Food System\n-Food Safety and Risk Management\n-Succession Planning and Land Transfer\n-Program Development\, Funding and Design \nClick here for registration\, and here for workshop schedule.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-national-farm-viability-conference/
LOCATION:Albany Capital Center\, 55 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170525
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20161219T153154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161219T153154Z
UID:21867-1495411200-1495670399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:National Farm Viability Conference
DESCRIPTION:Who?  The National Farm Viability Conference is geared towards professionals in the fields of farm and food business planning\, financial planning\, agricultural financing\, farmland conservation\, agricultural market development\, and food hub management. \nWhat?  The conference is an opportunity to network and learn from other professionals in your field\, develop new knowledge and skills\, and visit farms and value-added processing facilities. \nThis year’s conference is a collaboration between The Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation\, GrowNYC\, and The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program. More details coming soon!\nVisit farmviabilityconference.com for more information and to sign up for email updates.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/national-farm-viability-conference-2/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170506T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170403T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T131929Z
UID:23058-1494059400-1494090000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Holyoke Food Justice Conference/Holyoke Conferencia de Justicia Alimentaria
DESCRIPTION:Nuestras Raices\, Inc. would love to invite you to their Holyoke Food Justice Conference on May 6\, 2017 from 8:30am-5:00pm. \nTickets: ****We are offering 2 different ticket types: Full Price Ticket ($65) and Community Member Ticket ($0-$15 sliding scale). We ask that those who can afford to pay the full price to please do so. We do not want to exclude anyone. In an effort to account for systemic economic realities\, we are making a limited number of tickets available for Holyoke-Springfield area community members at reduced cost. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to this event! Please contact us for eligibility questions or concerns.**** \nCONFERENCE DESCRIPTION: \nHolyoke Community College (Leslie Phillips Theater)\nNuestras Raíces and Holyoke Community College are pleased to introduce the first annual Holyoke Food Justice Conference on May 6\, 2017\, at Holyoke Community College. The conference will host a diverse group of nationally-recognized food movement leaders who will share from their experiences working towards food justice and their visions for the work ahead. \nAt Nuestras Raíces\, we are continuing to advance our work of building a sustainable and equitable food system for all residents of Holyoke and beyond. Given the current political climate\, we firmly believe we must strive harder than ever to build an inclusive movement for a just\, racially equitable\, and sustainable food system: one that addresses privilege and access\, values indigenous knowledge\, and is led by\, represents\, and lifts up people of color and those from underserved communities. Inequity is present across the food chain\, manifesting through the low wages and unfair working conditions experienced by food producers and vendors\, the spread of food deserts\, and unequal food access in marginalized communities. Now is the time to reclaim our food system and advance food equity through social and political change. \nThe conference will explore the historical roots of food inequity and evaluate our current food system. We will look at policy strategy across movements working nationwide to make our food system more equitable for all. Finally\, we will share reflections on our 25 years of work at Nuestras Raíces at the intersection of food\, culture\, and urban agriculture in Holyoke\, Massachusetts. \nConference Speakers:\nLeah Penniman (Soulfire Farm)\nRicardo Salvador (Union of Concerned Scientists)\nEric Toensmeier (Food Forest Farm\, Holyoke)\nMaria Cartagena (The People’s Historian\, Holyoke)\nTwila Cassadore (San Carlos Apache Tribe)\nLiz Ogilvie (Gardening the Community)\nChristina Rice & Alyssa Chan (Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic)\nArcenio Lopez (MICOP (Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project)\nJennifer Weston (Standing Rock Sioux\, UMass Boston) \n\nClick HERE for tickets and registration. \n\nESPAÑOL \nNuestras Raices\, Inc. le encantaría invitarle a Holyoke Conferencia de Justicia Alimentaria el 6 de mayo de 2017 de 8:30am-5:00pm \nBoletos: **** Ofrecemos 2 tipos de boletos diferentes: boleto de precio completo ($ 65) y el boleto de miembro de la comunidad (escala móvil de $ 0 a $ 15). Pedimos que aquellos que pueden pagar el precio completo por favor lo hagan. No queremos excluir a nadie. En un esfuerzo por dar cuenta de las realidades económicas sistémicas\, estamos haciendo un número limitado de boletos disponibles para los miembros de la comunidad del área de Holyoke-Springfield. Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos poder darle la bienvenida a este evento! Póngase en contacto con nosotros para preguntas o inquietudes sobre la elegibilidad. \nDESCRIPCION DE LA CONFERENCIA:\nNuestras Raíces y Holyoke Community College se complacen en presentar la primera Conferencia Anual de Justicia Alimentaria de Holyoke el 6 de mayo de 2017 en Holyoke Community College. La conferencia será anfitrión de un grupo diverso de líderes de movimiento de alimentos reconocidos a nivel nacional que compartirán de sus experiencias trabajando hacia la justicia alimentaria y sus visiones para el trabajo por delante. \nEn Nuestras Raíces\, continuamos avanzando nuestro trabajo de construir un sistema de alimentos sostenible y equitativo para todos los residentes de Holyoke y más allá. Dado el clima político actual\, creemos firmemente que debemos esforzarnos más que nunca para construir un movimiento inclusivo por un sistema alimentario justo\, racialmente equitativo y sostenible: uno que aborda el privilegio y el acceso\, valora el conocimiento indígena y está liderado por\, representantes\, Y eleva a las personas de color y las de las comunidades desatendidas. La desigualdad está presente en toda la cadena alimentaria\, manifestándose a través de los bajos salarios y las condiciones de trabajo injustas experimentadas por los productores y vendedores de alimentos\, la propagación de los desiertos alimentarios y el acceso desigual a los alimentos en las comunidades marginadas. Ahora es el momento de reclamar nuestro sistema alimentario y promover la equidad alimentaria a través del cambio social y político.\nLa conferencia explorará las raíces históricas de la inequidad alimentaria y evaluará nuestro sistema alimentario actual. Examinaremos la estrategia de políticas a través de los movimientos que trabajan a nivel nacional para hacer que nuestro sistema de alimentos sea más equitativo para todos. Finalmente\, compartiremos reflexiones sobre nuestros 25 años de trabajo en Nuestras Raíces en la intersección de la comida\, la cultura y la agricultura urbana en Holyoke\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/holyoke-food-justice-conferenceholyoke-conferencia-de-justicia-alimentaria/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Avenue\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170413T212107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T175235Z
UID:23209-1493456400-1493470800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Event at Mass Farmers' Markets Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand\, farmers’ market booth\, and through your CSA program. USDA\, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist you with your application and answer questions. \n\nAt this drop-in information session you can get your farm authorized for SNAP and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day. \nPlease bring copies of the following documents from all principal business owners\, which will be attached to your application: \n\n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, ex: a past year’s tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds\n\nA copy of your most recent tax return is useful as well\, but will not be collected with your application. \nNon-profit and government owned/operated farms and farmers’ markets require some additional documentation – find more information here. \nYou’ll also have a chance to learn about grant opportunities to cover costs associated with getting an EBT reader for use at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market booth. \nFor more info\, contact: \nFrank Martinez Nocito Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3411 or frank.martineznocito@state.ma.us\nAbby Getman Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3449 or abby.getman@state.ma.us\nDavid Webber Department of Agricultural Resources\, 617.626.1754 or david.webber@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-retailer-sign-up-event-at-mass-farmers-markets-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Waltham Fields Community Farm\, 240 Beaver Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170430
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170315T193920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T193928Z
UID:22787-1493337600-1493510399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2017 New England Meat Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow farmers\, processors\, butchers\, value-added producers and chefs at this year’s New England Meat Conference. 2017 marks the third conference in what will be the industry event of the year for our region. Check out who among your peers will be sharing their work in sustainable and local meat production. Participants will explore how they can grow the New England meat economy\, continue developing robust infrastructure and foster business relationships. With over 25 educational sessions\, hands-on workshops\, and the illustrious Meat Ball\, you will have many opportunities to learn from and network among local and national leaders. \n*Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 25% discount off ticket prices. Please contact Erin Allgood at info@newenglandmeatconference.org in order to receive this discount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2017-new-england-meat-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel (Manchester NH)\, 700 Elm Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170413T211840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T175112Z
UID:23206-1493287200-1493301600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand\, farmers’ market booth\, and through your CSA program. USDA\, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist you with your application and answer questions. \n\nAt this drop-in information session you can get your farm authorized for SNAP and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day. \nPlease bring copies of the following documents from all principal business owners\, which will be attached to your application: \n\n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, ex: a past year’s tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds\n\nA copy of your most recent tax return is useful as well\, but will not be collected with your application. \nNon-profit and government owned/operated farms and farmers’ markets require some additional documentation – find more information here. \nYou’ll also have a chance to learn about grant opportunities to cover costs associated with getting an EBT reader for use at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market booth. \nFor more info\, contact: \nFrank Martinez Nocito Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3411 or frank.martineznocito@state.ma.us\nAbby Getman Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3449 or abby.getman@state.ma.us\nDavid Webber Department of Agricultural Resources\, 617.626.1754 or david.webber@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-retailer-sign-up-event-3/
LOCATION:Taunton YMCA\, 71 Cohannet Street\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170330T193035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T175107Z
UID:23029-1493204400-1493222400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Day
DESCRIPTION:CISA\, in partnership with the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)\, is hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand\, farmers’ market booth\, and through your CSA program. USDA\, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist you with your application and answer questions. \n\nAt this drop-in information session you can get your farm authorized for SNAP and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day. \n\n\nPlease bring copies of the following documents from all principal business owners\, which will be attached to your application:\n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, ex: a past year’s tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds\n\n\nA copy of your most recent tax return is useful as well\, but will not be collected with your application. \nNon-profit and government owned/operated farms and farmers’ markets require some additional documentation – find more information here. \nYou’ll also have a chance to learn about grant opportunities to cover costs associated with getting an EBT reader for use at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market booth. \nHelp spread the word! This event is open to ANY Massachusetts farmer\, not just Local Hero members – so invite anyone you know who may be interested! \nPlease RSVP by Tuesday\, April 25. Email Innocent or call 413-665-7100.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/23029/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170425T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170412T200605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T201314Z
UID:23152-1493109000-1493139600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. Participants will learn about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and how these requirements will be enforced in MA through MDAR’s Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP). \nThe PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration’. \nCourse will be led by: Lisa McKeag\, UMass Extension Educator & Michael Botelho\, MDAR Commonwealth Quality Program Director \nCost is $35: Price includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value)\, a Certificate of Course attendance from AFDO ($35 value)\, Certificate of attendance from UMass/MDAR and food \nTo register: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1982371. \nHave questions? Contact Stevie at 413-665-7100 or stevie@buylocalfood.org \nCISA is an equal opportunity provider. This program is supported by funds from Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant no. 2016-70020-25788 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Specialty Crop Block Grant at the U.S. Department of Agriculture through grant no.USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/produce-safety-alliance-training/
LOCATION:Hadley Farms Meeting House\, 41 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170413T211615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T175101Z
UID:23202-1493049600-1493064000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand\, farmers’ market booth\, and through your CSA program. USDA\, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist you with your application and answer questions. \n\nAt this drop-in information session you can get your farm authorized for SNAP and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day. \nPlease bring copies of the following documents from all principal business owners\, which will be attached to your application: \n\n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, ex: a past year’s tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds\n\nA copy of your most recent tax return is useful as well\, but will not be collected with your application. \nNon-profit and government owned/operated farms and farmers’ markets require some additional documentation – find more information here. \nYou’ll also have a chance to learn about grant opportunities to cover costs associated with getting an EBT reader for use at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market booth. \nFor more info\, contact: \nFrank Martinez Nocito Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3411 or frank.martineznocito@state.ma.us\nAbby Getman Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3449 or abby.getman@state.ma.us\nDavid Webber Department of Agricultural Resources\, 617.626.1754 or david.webber@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-retailer-sign-up-event-2/
LOCATION:Nashoba Valley Winery\, 100 Wattaquadock Hill Road\, Bolton\, MA\, 01740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T054450
CREATED:20170306T204623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T204623Z
UID:22680-1492768800-1495198800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The GARDEN Project: Food Preservation & Storage Class
DESCRIPTION:The GARDEN Project 2017 is a partnership among Greenfield Community College\, Montague Catholic Social Ministries\, NELCWIT\, and Seeds of Solidarity through a grant from the Women’s Fund of WMass. Instructors of the four courses that comprise the program seek to create an engaging\, inclusive setting with trauma-informed teaching. This is the 3rd year of this successful program and it will be located in Orange Center\, so North Quabbin women are especially encouraged\, but feel free to share with women throughout Franklin County. Women must take all four courses- these form the whole experience. Women who complete the program are then eligible for a free Serv-Safe course in Spanish or English! \nFood Preservation & Storage: Fridays\, 10-1:00 4/21 through 5/19  \nClick here for more information about the Project\, and other classes! \nFor more information or to apply to the program\, contact Christine at the Women’s Center at MCSM (413) 863-4804 x1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org\, or Donna at NELCWIT (413) 772-0871 x108 or email donna@nelcwit.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-garden-project-food-preservation-storage-class/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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