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SUMMARY:Webinar: Winter Housing for Poultry
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about overwintering your birds? Please join the Farm Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) on Thursday\, February 9 @ 6pm EST! Nicholas Choate-Batchelder of Midnight Sun Farm\, and Alex Needham of Radical Root Farm will be presenting. Both farmers have years of experience caring for birds during the harsh winter season. >> Register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-winter-housing-for-poultry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
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SUMMARY:Food Product Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Community Development Corporation is excited to offer a unique opportunity for those starting\, or interesting in starting\, food businesses. \nProduct Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept will be held at the CDC in Greenfield\, Massachusetts on February 8th  from 9am-5pm. \nThis class\, taught by Amanda Kinchla M.S.\, Food Science Extension Specialist at UMass Amherst\, will cover everything from food safety and risk management\, establishing processes and controls\, labeling and regulations\, as well as financial considerations. Usually a $500-$600 course\, we are offering it for $200\, lunch included. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-product-development-considerations-beyond-the-concept/
LOCATION:Franklin County CDC Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170207T120000
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CREATED:20170111T175741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T175748Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Enrolling in SNAP - Is It the Right Move for You?
DESCRIPTION:USDA has continued funding through May 2017 to assist direct marketing farmers and farmers markets join the SNAP program by providing free equipment to qualified farmers and farmers markets. The National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP) has created MarketLink\, an online solution to an expedited application process\, nationally negotiated rates for SNAP\, debit and credit; as well as state-of-the-art equipment\, an iPHone 6\, EMV card reader and blue-tooth connected printer. \nJoining the SNAP program involves a multiple application process that enrolls you as a SNAP retailer\, determines your eligibility for free equipment and then provides the service to accept SNAP\, debit and credit. \nThe Farmers Market Federation of NY will be holding webinars to help direct marketing farmers and market managers understand the MarketLink program and will schedule phone appointments with attendees to complete the application process. The presentations should take approximately 60 minutes for the presentation and question and answers. \nThe webinar is free to join and will help you understand the process and the value of adding SNAP to your farm or market. Register now to reserve your space on the date that best fits your schedule. \nTo register\, Click here for the registration information\, then click on the link for your choice of dates and complete the registration information. Once submitted you will receive a link to the webinar. Save that link! This is how you will access the live webinar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-enrolling-in-snap-is-it-the-right-move-for-you-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161228T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161228T180425Z
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SUMMARY:Dialing in Your High Tunnel for Less Work\, Greater Yields\, and Higher Profits
DESCRIPTION:Cost:  NOFA/MOFGA Member – $75 Non-member – $95 \n\nAn Intensive On Innovative Management Tools for Growers Using Heated and Unheated High Tunnels \nLunch option available for additional $10 or bring your own \nLimited scholarships are available for beginning farmers (those growing 10 or less years) who are active NOFA/Mass members. To apply please click here. \nDescription: \nHigh tunnels\, hoop houses\, and greenhouses are one of the best tools growers of the northeast have to significantly increase their production\, maintain a year-round market\, and boost their bottom line. With proper management\, a high tunnel investment that can pay for itself in just one or two seasons. Presenters Andrew Mefferd and Michael Kilpatrick\, both veteran organic farmers from Northeast have worked for years to optimize the use of this simple but powerful tool for other farmers. \nThis all-day interactive intensive\, ideal for the intermediate or advanced grower\,  is intended to bring your management of tunnels to the next level. Whether you’re grappling with questions about when and how to heat your tunnel\, how to push your season extension further\, which varietals are worth growing\, or how to optimize crop successions for year-round production\, this intensive will provide you insight and inspiration for the next growing season and beyond. \nIntensive topics include: \n\nWhich Crops are worth growing and why?\nIrrigation\, plastic\, tech tools\, and infrastructure options\nHow to push the season even further\nOn-site High Tunnel visit and audit at Stonehill College Farm\nOptimizing crop successions for maximum yield\nHeating: when\, why\, how\, and how much?\nAdapting the lessons of the most successful commercial greenhouse growers for organic/biological systems\nNRCS representative to answer questions on EQIP high tunnel grants\nGuest presenters highlighting their innovative practices\n\nAbout the Instructors: \nMichael Kilpatrick is a farmer\, presenter\, and blogger who lives to help farmers apply business principles and best practices to farming and agriculture. He has managed a large certified organic farm\, presented at farm and agricultural conferences\, written a free e-book on winter production  and consulted with farmers around the country. He currently resides in Southwestern Ohio. \nAndrew Mefferd has a book about protected growing coming out in February 2017 from Chelsea Green Publishing called The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower’s Handbook: Organic Vegetable Production Using Protected Culture.  He is the editor of Growing for Market Magazine\, and has a MOFGA-certified organic farm in central Maine. For seven years\, he worked as the greenhouse specialist in the research department at Johnny’s Selected Seeds. \nRegister Online Now or Mail In This Registration Form \nMore Info \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here. \nFor more information contact Dan Bensonoff\, education events organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dialing-in-your-high-tunnel-for-less-work-greater-yields-and-higher-profits/
LOCATION:Stonehill College\, 320 Washington Street\, North Easton\, MA\, 02357\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170202T140000
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CREATED:20170118T174224Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding Farm Animal Welfare Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering Animal Welfare Approved\, Certified Humane\, and Global Animal Partnership certification for your farm? Join the Farm Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) on February 2 @ 12 noon EST to learn more. Guest presenters from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Vermont Law School will walk participants through the process of becoming welfare-certified and discuss funding options available to farmers interested in certification. >>Register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-understanding-farm-animal-welfare-certifications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161201T154039Z
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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop Series: The Farm Business Plan — Making it Work for You
DESCRIPTION:There are central elements of a business plan that you take away and continue to change daily\, weekly\, or seasonally. Any system of record-keeping and operations you develop to get you through the first few years of operations need to be reviewed and updated as your farm changes. In this workshop we will break down some of these key parts and learn how to identify your resources\, constraints\, and management strategies for meeting your farms’ goals and its future. We will emphasize the financial aspects of planning and projection and address how this\, as well as all business aspects\, relates to each other. Attending this workshop makes you eligible for one-on-one consultations for business plan support. \nPresenters: Dorothy Suput of The Carrot Project\, Caroline Pam of The Kitchen Garden\, and Julia Shanks\, Julia Shanks Food Consulting \nThis is the second in our eight session Winter Workshop series\, Mapping Out Your Farm’s Future: Settings Goals for the Success and Sustainability of Your Farm \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nFebruary 1\, 2017: LH Member $15.00 USDFebruary 1\, 2017: non-LH Memeber $18.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe full series: \nCISA invites you to join our eight-workshop series on Mapping Out Your Farm’s Future: Settings Goals for the Success and Sustainability of Your Farm beginning January 2017. In order to draw a map of the future of your farm\, you need a solid foundation with which to review your past and assess your present. This workshop series will support farm owners and operators in decision making for realistic long-term financial\, operational\, marketing\, and personal goals. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nParticipation in the whole series is encouraged. You will be eligible for a one-on-one consultation by attending one Business Plan workshop. Attending three workshops gives you the eligibility for an additional one-on-one consultation related to the topic of any workshop being held. Dinner will be served at each session. The cost to attend the series is $90 for Local Hero members\, or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member fee is $110 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Register below or contact Stevie Schafenacker at stevie@buylocalfood.org or (413) 665-7100 x27. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options as we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nThe first half hour of each workshop will be for food and socializing. Workshops will begin promptly thereafter. \nFunding for CISA’s “The Crossroads: Mapping Out Your Farm’s Future” is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, Farm Service Agency under Federal Award Identification No. USDA-FA-MA-6-007\, USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002 and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-farm-business-plan-making-it-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holoyke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20170111T175633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T180148Z
UID:22022-1485950400-1485954000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Enrolling in SNAP - Is It the Right Move for You?
DESCRIPTION:USDA has continued funding through May 2017 to assist direct marketing farmers and farmers markets join the SNAP program by providing free equipment to qualified farmers and farmers markets. The National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP) has created MarketLink\, an online solution to an expedited application process\, nationally negotiated rates for SNAP\, debit and credit; as well as state-of-the-art equipment\, an iPHone 6\, EMV card reader and blue-tooth connected printer. \nJoining the SNAP program involves a multiple application process that enrolls you as a SNAP retailer\, determines your eligibility for free equipment and then provides the service to accept SNAP\, debit and credit. \nThe Farmers Market Federation of NY will be holding webinars to help direct marketing farmers and market managers understand the MarketLink program and will schedule phone appointments with attendees to complete the application process. The presentations should take approximately 60 minutes for the presentation and question and answers. \nThe webinar is free to join and will help you understand the process and the value of adding SNAP to your farm or market. Register now to reserve your space on the date that best fits your schedule. \nTo register\, Click here for the registration information\, then click on the link for your choice of dates and complete the registration information. Once submitted you will receive a link to the webinar. Save that link! This is how you will access the live webinar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-enrolling-in-snap-is-it-the-right-move-for-you/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20170106T160704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T160704Z
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SUMMARY:Your Land\, Your Legacy: An Introduction to Estate Planning and Land Protection
DESCRIPTION:You care about your land\, so come and learn how to protect it into the future! \nYou are invited to attend this free landowner workshop that will provide some basic guidance\, information\, and inspiration on options available to you to manage and care for your land today\, and in the future. \nThis program will be led by Mark Wamsley of Kestrel Land Trust\, Fletcher Clark of Department of Conservation and Recreation Service Forester\, Lisa Hayden of New England Forestry Foundation\, and Attorney Elizabeth Wroblicka of Etheredge and Steuer\, P.C. \nLight refreshments will be provided. Space is limited\, so register today! \nCo-sponsored by MassConn Sustainable Forest Partnership\, MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation\, & the U.S. Forest Service.\n \nLearn More & Register Now >>
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/your-land-your-legacy-an-introduction-to-estate-planning-and-land-protection/
LOCATION:Belchertown Town Hall\, 1 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161228T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161228T170217Z
UID:21905-1485592200-1485622800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Deepening Roots\, Growing Success Business Training - Saturday Intensive
DESCRIPTION:The Carrot Project is excited to announce Deepening Roots\, Growing Success\, a business training program for current or aspiring urban farmers and locally-sourced food processing business operators. Training is open to ALL\, not just Boston residents. \nThe training program will kick off with a Saturday Intensive Crash Introduction to the world of growing\, sourcing\, and processing local foods. Local experts and business leaders will present on panel discussions to help introduce you to the local food landscape. Then\, 8 Monday evening sessions will provide participants with in-depth business expertise to help launch and develop their business models\, also presented by local experts and business leaders. \nWhen: \n\nJanuary 28\, 2017 from 8:30am-5:00pm: Saturday Intensive Crash Introduction\nJanuary 30 – March 20\, 2017 from 6:00pm-9:00pm: 8 Monday Evening Sessions\n\nWhere: \n\nHibernian Hall Ballroom and Conference Room\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA\n\nCost: \n\n$50 for all 9 sessions\, including Saturday Intensive OR \n\n\n$10 for the Saturday Intensive session ONLY OR \n\n\n$40 for 8 Monday Evening Training Sessions\n\nMore Information and Full Program \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/deepening-roots-growing-success-business-training-saturday-intensive/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall Ballroom and Conference Room\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161201T153611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161221T231145Z
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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop Series: The Farm Business Plan — A Narrative for Your Values\, Goals\, and Success
DESCRIPTION:Define where you really want to be in 3-5 years. Organize your thoughts to produce the farm life and business you want. Give direction and confidence in moving forward. The business plan is your farm’s goals and values through a story of investments\, operations\, finances\, and marketing channels. In this workshop we will give you the tools to build that narrative by identifying the critical elements of a plan for operational\, financial\, and/or marketing purposes. We will also address how to turn your business plan into an action plan. For farmers who may have some pieces to the puzzle but do not currently have a formal plan. Attending this workshop makes you eligible for one-on-one consultations for business plan support. \nPresenter: Bill Bean of Green Planning and Coaching and Joanie Walker of Walker Farm at Whortleberry Hill \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nJanuary 25\, 2017: LH Member $15.00 USDJanuary 25\, 2017: non-LH Memeber $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $90.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $110.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe full series: \nCISA invites you to join our eight-workshop series on Mapping Out Your Farm’s Future: Settings Goals for the Success and Sustainability of Your Farm beginning January 2017. In order to draw a map of the future of your farm\, you need a solid foundation with which to review your past and assess your present. This workshop series will support farm owners and operators in decision making for realistic long-term financial\, operational\, marketing\, and personal goals. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nParticipation in the whole series is encouraged. You will be eligible for a one-on-one consultation by attending one Business Plan workshop. Attending three workshops gives you the eligibility for an additional one-on-one consultation related to the topic of any workshop being held. Dinner will be served at each session. The cost to attend the series is $90 for Local Hero members\, or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member fee is $110 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Register below or contact Stevie Schafenacker at stevie@buylocalfood.org or (413) 665-7100 x27. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options as we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nThe first half hour of each workshop will be for food and socializing. Workshops will begin promptly thereafter. \nFunding for CISA’s “The Crossroads: Mapping Out Your Farm’s Future” is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, Farm Service Agency under Federal Award Identification No. USDA-FA-MA-6-007\, USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002 and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-farm-business-plan-a-narrative-for-your-values-goals-and-success/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holoyke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170112
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CREATED:20161121T210129Z
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SUMMARY:'The Farmer's Edge' Online Business Course
DESCRIPTION:Julia Shanks Food Consulting offering a new program for beginning and experienced farmers… The Farmer’s Edge. This is a year-long course designed to give farmers the skills and tools needed to cultivate financially sustainable businesses. Whether you struggle to understand the economics of your business or just want to increase your farm’s profitability\, this course is for you! \nGroup sessions begin in January (second Wednesday of the month) and meet on-line for 2 hours each month. The first hour is devoted to a specific business topic\, such as QuickBooks or Cash Flow Budgeting. The second hour is an open discussion for participants to ask specific questions about their businesses. This “consulting collective” combines the benefits of a business workshop and one-on-one technical assistance\, with the added value of peer-learning. \nAt the end of the year participants will have: \n\nComprehensive bookkeeping systems designed to help them manage your business\nA cash flow budget and the tools to make sure they stay on track\nSystems for understanding all the costs in their business\nA strategy for how to grow their business profitability in the coming years\nFinancial analysis to decide where to focus their business\n\nTopics include: \n\nQuickBooks set-up and maintenance\nSystems for tracking revenue and expenses (so you can truly understand the profitability of all your products)\nManaging Cash Flow\nAnalyzing profitability and evaluating ways to improve it.\nCreating cash flow budget for coming years.\nEvaluating growth and business investment opportunities.\n\nThis “consulting collective” combines the benefits of a business workshop and one-on-one technical assistance\, with the added value of peer-learning: \n\nGet the business support you need\, when you need it\, as challenges arise.\nCut travel costs and save time by meeting online.\nSessions are recorded\, so you can catch-up and re-listen later.\nLearn from your peers AND get one-on-one consulting.\n\nSpace is limited; reserve your spot now! \nThe group meets on the second Wednesday of each month.  There will be two sessions: in the morning (10am – 12n ET) and afternoon (3pm – 5pm ET).  During peak growing season\, sessions may be shorter to accommodate farmer schedules.  Extra sessions will be added in November and December as needed to ensure all participants get the value and tools they need. \nRegister before December 15\, 2016 and receive $100 off the year-long membership price. Just enter in the discount code: TFE-Early\nTentative Schedule of Topics \n(subject to change based on participants’ needs) \nJanuary 11\, 2017 (Wednesday): Business Basics and Accounting Overview \nFebruary 8\, 2017 (Wednesday): Getting Started in QuickBooks \nMarch 7\, 2017 (Tuesday): QuickBooks Part 2\, Review day to day transactions\, and systems for using QB to manage cash. Creating a budget \nApril 12\, 2017 (Wednesday): Crop Profitability: Tracking expenses to better understand the cost of production \nMay 10\, 2017 (Wednesday): Sales and Inventory: Systems for tracking sales and understanding which sales channels are most profitable \nJune 14\, 2017 (Wednesday): Managing Cash in Lean Times \nJuly 12\, 2017 (Wednesday): Tools to streamline bookkeeping systems \nAugust 9\, 2017 (Wednesday) : Comparing Sales Projections to Actuals\, are you meeting your goals? \nSeptember 13\, 2017 (Wednesday): How to Read Financial Statements \nOctober 11\, 2017 (Wednesday): Channel and Crop Profitability Analysis \nNovember 8\, 2017 (Wednesday): Preparing for loans: deciding if a loan makes sense\, how much you can afford and preparing the paperwork \nDecember 13\, 2017 (Wednesday): Creating Cash Flow Projections for the coming year \nFind more information and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-farmers-edge-online-business-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170301
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20160929T144201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T144201Z
UID:21063-1484006400-1488326399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vegetable School
DESCRIPTION:Attention Growers! Leave winter school ready for a Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP) audit and the peace of mind that you are prepared to handle the requirements of: the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)\, EPA Worker Protection Standards (WPS)\, Nutrient Management Regulations\, and changes in Employment Law.  Get up to date on research and IPM practices important to vegetable growers and gain a competitive advantage in a heavily regulated market.  Each farm will get detailed support in developing food safety and nutrient management plans\, training employees in WPS\, developing standard operating procedures compliant with regulations\, and preparing an employee handbook and a whole farm IPM plan. This course is designed for farm owners\, managers and employees.\nClick here for more information. \nSessions:\nTuesday\, January 10\, 2017 – 9:00am to 3:30pm\n\nTuesday\, January 17\, 2017 – 9:00am to 3:30pm\nTuesday\, January 24\, 2017 – 9:00am to 3:30pm\nTuesday\, January 31\, 2017 – 9:00am to 3:30pm\nTuesday\, February 7\, 2017 – 9:00am to 3:30pm\nTuesday\, February 14\, 2017 – 9:00am to 3:30pm\nTuesday\, February 21\, 2017 – 9:00am to 3:30pm\nTuesday\, February 28\, 2017 – 9:00am to 3:30pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winter-vegetable-school/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170112
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20160929T143943Z
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SUMMARY:FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:The ​Current ​Good ​Manufacturing ​Practice\, ​Hazard ​Analysis\, ​and ​ Risk-based ​Preventive ​Controls ​for ​Human ​Food ​FDA ​regulation ​is  ​intended ​to ​ensure ​safe ​manufacturing/processing\, ​packing ​and ​ holding ​of ​food ​products ​for ​human ​consumption ​in ​the ​United ​ States. ​The ​regulation ​requires ​that ​certain ​activities ​must ​be  ​completed ​by ​a ​“preventive ​controls ​qualified ​individual” ​who ​ has ​“successfully ​completed ​training ​in ​the ​development ​and ​ application ​of ​risk-based ​preventive ​controls.” ​This ​course ​ developed ​by ​the ​FSPCA ​is ​the ​“standardized ​curriculum” ​ recognized ​by ​FDA; ​successfully ​completing ​this ​course ​is ​one ​ way ​to ​meet ​the ​requirements ​for ​a ​“preventive ​controls ​ qualified ​individual.” ​To ​complete ​the ​course\, ​a ​participant ​ must ​be ​present ​for ​the ​entire ​workshop ​and ​participate ​in ​ the ​exercises.\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fspca-preventive-controls-for-human-food-certification-training/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161230T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161230T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161228T173641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161228T173641Z
UID:21907-1483120800-1483131600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Deepening Roots\, Growing Success Business Training - First Monday Evening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Carrot Project is excited to announce Deepening Roots\, Growing Success\, a business training program for current or aspiring urban farmers and locally-sourced food processing business operators. Training is open to ALL\, not just Boston residents. \nThe training program will kick off with a Saturday Intensive Crash Introduction to the world of growing\, sourcing\, and processing local foods. Local experts and business leaders will present on panel discussions to help introduce you to the local food landscape. Then\, 8 Monday evening sessions will provide participants with in-depth business expertise to help launch and develop their business models\, also presented by local experts and business leaders. \nWhen: \n\nJanuary 28\, 2017 from 8:30am-5:00pm: Saturday Intensive Crash Introduction\nJanuary 30 – March 20\, 2017 from 6:00pm-9:00pm: 8 Monday Evening Sessions\n\nWhere: \n\nHibernian Hall Ballroom and Conference Room\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA\n\nCost: \n\n$50 for all 9 sessions\, including Saturday Intensive OR \n\n\n$10 for the Saturday Intensive session ONLY OR \n\n\n$40 for 8 Monday Evening Training Sessions\n\nMore Information and Full Program \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/deepening-roots-growing-success-business-training-first-monday-evening-session/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall Ballroom and Conference Room\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161201T161549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T165933Z
UID:21729-1481736600-1481745600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Disaster Assistance for Drought & Other Losses
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the financial assistance available to help farms cope with 2016 losses and plan for the future. This workshop will discuss the direct financial compensation for losses available through USDA-FSA disaster assistance programs; funding available from USDA-NRCS and MDAR; new insurance options like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and low-interest loan programs. Representatives from FSA\, UMass Extension\, and Signal Rock AG Insurance will be on hand to discuss these programs and to meet one-one-one with growers seeking personal advice. Dinner will be served. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. RSVP to Kristen at 413-665-7100 or kristen@buylocalfood.org by December 12th and payment can be submitted at the links below. \n\n\n \n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nDecember 14\, 2016: LH Member $10.00 USDDecember 14\, 2016: non-LH Memeber $15.00 USD \n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCISA is an equal opportunity provider. This workshop is supported in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, Farm Service Agency\, under Federal Award Identification No. FAMA-6-007\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/disaster-assistance-for-drought-other-losses/
LOCATION:CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161114T152945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T152945Z
UID:21567-1481220000-1481227200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Municipal Farmland Leasing and Protection
DESCRIPTION:Leasing municipally owned land to farmers can be a great way to add to your town’s revenues while helping to keep farms in farming. In our December Municipal Official Continuing Education Series\, we present an excellent opportunity to learn the particulars of leasing and/or protecting town-owned land\, especially farmland. Speakers include Land for Good’s Senior Program Director and Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust’s Land Conservation Specialist. Please note: any of the lessons learned in this workshop can also be applied to land other than farmland. \nWho should attend? Town Administrators\, Planning Boards\, Select Boards\, Agricultural Commissions\, Conservation Commissions\, Open Space Committees and Community Preservation Committees \nClick here for more information   RSVP by clicking here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-municipal-farmland-leasing-and-protection/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, Allen Meeting Room\, 12 Olive St\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161210
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161130T152428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161130T152428Z
UID:21704-1481068800-1481327999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Young Farmers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Every December\, hundreds of beginning farmers from across the United States gather at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills\, New York to learn from agricultural luminaries\, peers\, and advocacy organizations at the Young Farmers Conference. On December 7-9\, 2016\, Stone Barns Center will host the 9th annual Young Farmers Conference\, providing participants with access to inspiring keynotes and unique workshops that address soil science\, technical skills\, agricultural policy\, farm business management\, conservation and more. \nClick here to view the 2016 Young Farmers Conference Schedule \n\nLIVESTREAM\nThese special workshops will be streamed live on this page on December 7 and 8 (all times are EST): \nWednesday December 7\n11:00am: Farms as Agents of Social Change\n2:00pm:  Fitting Green Manure Cover Crops into Crop Rotation\n3:45pm:  Understanding Customer Behavior at Farmers Markets \nThursday December 8\n9:15am: Acta Non-Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project\n11:00am: Carbon Farming\n2:00pm: Panel: Grassfed Grazing\n3:45pm: Land Access for Urban Farmers \nLast year’s livestreamed workshops:\nCrop Rotation\nGrowing and Marketing Cut Flowers\nKnow Your Supplier\nFarm Mechanization Tools for Increased Efficiency\nSwine Nutrition and Management
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/young-farmers-conference/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161208
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161121T175240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T175240Z
UID:21641-1481068800-1481155199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Registration Deadline: NOFA/Mass Beginning Farmer Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:NOFA/Mass is seeking beginning farmers with some experience who are in the beginning stages of\, or preparing to take on\, farm ownership or a leadership position\, and those interested in deepening their farming knowledge. Applicants should have clear learning goals and the motivation to work towards meeting those goals by utilizing the expertise of a mentor and committing to educational opportunities and group collaboration. \nBased on feedback from mentees and mentors\, and research of other successful farm mentorship programs\, we have made some changes to our program that will increase its effectiveness and provide improved educational support to our participants. \nProgram Includes:   \n\n12 month mentorship\nAdmission to NOFA/Mass Winter Conference and NOFA Summer Conference\nStipends to NOFA/Mass Advanced Grower and On Farm Workshops\nProgram Coordinator support\nTwo group meetings to support the structuring and success of individual mentorships and build relationships between program participants\n\nProgram Cost: $200\, NOFA/Mass Membership required. \nTo become a NOFA/Mass member and see all the benefits that membership offers\, visit www.nofamass.org/membership. \nClick here to read the full program description and access the application. \nPlease contact our Beginning Farmer Program Coordinator\, Brittany Overshiner\, with inquiries: brittany@nofamass.org. \nWe are also seeking mentors interested in participating in the program.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/registration-deadline-nofamass-beginning-farmer-mentorship-program/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20160518T163226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T163226Z
UID:19370-1480856400-1480867200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Assessing Pasture Soil Fertility and Forage Quality
DESCRIPTION:The health of ruminant animals is directly connected to the health of the pastures on which they graze and the supplemental hay they eat. But how do you know whether you’re pastures are healthy? And how can you tell whether the hay that you’re buying is of high quality? In this workshop\, organic grass-based cattle farmer Matt Koziol will teach us how to “read” our pastures and the quality of our feed hay. Matt will walk us through how to take\, interpret\, and implement pasture soil tests to ensure we are making wise economic and ecological choices for our pastures. He’ll cover a variety of pasture improvement strategies and discuss how different organic amendments can be used to fortify the pasture biology. \nWe’ll also interpret several different hay test results and view different samples of various hay types and qualities. You’ll walk away from this workshop confident in making better decisions for your pastures and your animals. \nThere will also be time to discuss other aspects of running a 100% grass-fed beef farm. \nAbout the instructor: \nMatthew Koziol the farmer at Clover Spring Farm\, where he raises 150 high quality Devon and Devon/Angus cattle. All of his animals are 100% organic and grass-fed. Read more about Clover Springs Farm here. \nOther Info: \nThis workshop is part of our Grass-Fed Cattle: Connecting Soil\, Animal\, and Pasture Health series. Check out the other upcoming workshops in this series: \n\nHolistic Cattle Health and Handling\nPasture Management and Rotational Grazing\n\nPre-registration for this workshop is recommended.  For more information contact Dan Bensonoff\, education events organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122. \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-assessing-pasture-soil-fertility-and-forage-quality/
LOCATION:Clover Springs Farm\, 234 Ragged Hill Road\, West Brookfield\, MA\, 01585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161207
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161031T200816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T202207Z
UID:21397-1480809600-1481068799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Soil & Nutrition Conference
DESCRIPTION:Nature As Solution: Cultivating synergy to put nutrition and flavor back on the table \nJoin us for this one-of-a-kind gathering of farmers\, agronomists\, researchers\, doctors\, nutritionists\, and health-conscious consumers. \nFeaturing over 27 speakers\, including: Joel Salatin (keynote speaker)\, Mark Fulford\, Vail Dixon\, John Kempf\, Guido Mase\, Jean-Martin Fortier\, Lane Selman\, John Navasio\, Kathleen DiChiara\, Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge. \nThe Soil & Nutrition Conference brings together the collective knowledge of the food movement from the perspectives of successful farmers\, leading researchers\, healthcare practitioners\, and pioneers of food quality to delve deeper into the connections and importance of soil and nutrition.  Join us to explore how the intersection of the farm and human ecosystems hold the key to environmental sustainability\, quality food\, and overall well-being. \nTopics Include: \n\nApplications of biological (ecological) management\, from garden to wholesale scale\nImproving public health through agriculture\, education and local capacity building\nEffectively using nutrition to mitigate disease across the landscape\nRegenerating ecological systems to provide environmental stability and weather climate change\nFlavor as a focal point in the food quality conversation\nImplementation and development of techniques for grower success including seed establishment\, emergence and in-season monitoring solutions\nGrowing and marketing your farm business with an eye to quality\n\nCost: $225 general admission and $200 for BFA members. Learn more and register at bionutrient.org/snc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/6th-annual-soil-nutrition-conference/
LOCATION:Kripalu Center\, 57 Interlaken Road\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161130T151340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161130T151340Z
UID:21701-1480755600-1480780800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Winter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FIVE HUNDRED and NINETY-SECOND MEETING\nNew England Vegetable and Berry Growers’ Association and New England Cooperative Extension present an ALL DAY MEETING Saturday\, December 3\, 2016 Holiday Inn Portsmouth\n300 Woodbury Ave\, Portsmouth\, NH 03801 \nRegistration: There is a $20.00 Registration Fee. This fee is waived for members of NEV&BGA\nLunch buffet is an additional $20\nTo register: CLICK HERE or contact Lisa McKeag at 917-573-5558 or secretary@nevbga.org by  **November 28** \n\nWelcome – Lisa McKeag\, NEVBGA Secretary-Treasurer\nWhat’s New with Crop Insurance? – Tom Smiarowski and Paul Russell\, UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Education Program\nPumpkin and Butternut Varieties Evaluation – Dr. Rebecca Brown\, Associate Professor\, Plant Sciences\, University of Rhode Island\nWildlife Services: Protecting Agriculture and Livestock from Wildlife – David Allaben\, NH/VT State Director USDA\, APHIS\, Wildlife Services; Agriculture Damage Reimbursement Program for Deer\, Bear\, & Moose – NHFG\, Robert Calvert\, Wildlife Biologist\nLunch buffet\, $20. To reserve a lunch\, please contact the Secretary\, Lisa McKeag at (917) 573-5558 or secretary@nevbga.org by  **November 28**. If you order lunch and cannot attend\, please call to cancel. We will have to bill you for unpaid meals.\nNEVGBA Announcements – New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Officers\nNutrition and Nutrient Management Recordkeeping for Small Fruit – Mary Concklin\, Visiting Associate Extension Educator\, Fruit Production & IPM UConn Extension\n2016 Weather\, Insect & Disease Pest Issues in Fruits & Vegetables – George Hamilton\, Extension Field Specialist\, UNH Cooperative Extension\nManaging Irrigation during Drought – Trevor Hardy\, Brookdale Fruit Farm Inc. Irrigation and Row Crop Supplies\nAdjourn\n\nFour pesticide recertification credits have been approved for this meeting. Commercial members are welcome to put up table-top displays.\nCo-sponsored by the UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Education Program
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-england-vegetable-berry-growers-winter-meeting/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Portsmouth\, 300 Woodbury Avenue\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161123T145636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T145636Z
UID:21675-1480582800-1480611600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Sign-Up Day for Farmers and Farmers Market Managers
DESCRIPTION:A drop-in information session where you can get your farm\, farm stand or farmers’ market authorized for SNAP (formerly food stamps) and receive your USDA FNS Number the very same day! Drop in any time between 9am and 5pm. \nHere you can: \n\nGet your farm\, farm stand or farmers’ market authorized for SNAP (formerly food stamps) and receive you FNS Number the very same day! USDA staff will be on site to walk you through the process and assist with your application.\nLearn about other resources available.\n\nIf you intend on getting an FNS (SNAP) number\, please bring copies of the following documents 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).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds.\n\n For non-profit 501(c)(3) Only \nFarmers Markets operated/sponsored by a non-profit are the ONLY applicants that are not required to submit verification of Social Security number for corporate officers/board members. \n Documentation Required: \n\nCopy of the IRS Determination Letter stating the organization is a 501(c)(3). A (C)(4) and (C)(6) will not be accepted.\nLetter from the sponsoring agency stating that they are sponsoring the farmers market and who they have appointed as their legal representative to operate the farmers market.\nThe application must be signed by a corporate officer or a board member.\n\nFor Government Owned/Operated Farmers Markets Only \nDocumentation Required: \n\nCopy of the City/Town IRS EIN/TIN Tax Exempt Letter.\nCity/Town Official must sign the Application Certification Page.\n\nNo personal information is required or needed
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-sign-up-day-for-farmers-and-farmers-market-managers-2/
LOCATION:Boston Marriot Peabody\, 8 Centennial Drive\, Peabody\, MA\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161103T135336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T135336Z
UID:21466-1479639600-1479654000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shelburne Falls Autumn Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Shelburne Falls Farmers Market hosts a special Autumn market event.  This year\, the market will be held on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Sunday\, November 20th at the Buckland Shelburne Elementary School\, on Mechanic Street. \nIt is a great time to stock up for the holidays.  You will find local vegetables\, cheeses\, meats\, gifts and crafts being sold at the Autumn Market\, not to mention an array of prepared food\, body-workers and musicians. \nIf you are interested in vending at this year’s Autumn Market\, please email us at shelburnfallsfarmersmarket@gmail.com and fill out our 2016 Autumn Market vendor form.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shelburne-falls-autumn-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Buckland Shelburne Elementary school\, 75 Mechanic St\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161102T151240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T151240Z
UID:21436-1479371400-1479387600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Green Your Bottom Line in Food and Beverage Processing: An Energy and Environmental Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An interactive workshop on opportunities for food and beverage processors to reduce operating costs\, improve operations and prevent pollution through energy efficiency and renewable energy\, waste reduction\, and safer cleaning and sanitizing materials. \nThe workshop will highlight brief case studies of food and beverage processing companies that have made environmental improvements in their facilities; introduce you to free assistance available to help identify and implement improvements in your facility; provide the opportunity to network with your peers and share experiences\, challenges and successes; and bring you together with experts who will help develop an action plan. \nRegistration and additional details at http://foodbeveragema.eventbrite.com.  There is no charge for this workshop\, but we ask that you register by November 14. \nFor more information on this initiative or future events\, visit www.ceere.org/food or write to laurenm@umass.edu. \nHosted by: MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, MA Department of Energy Resources\, MA Department of Environmental Protection\, MA Department of Public Health\, MA Office of Technical Assistance\, Toxics Use Reduction Institute\, UMass Amherst Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy\, UMass Clean Energy Extension\, UMass Lowell Center for Sustainable Production\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 1.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/green-your-bottom-line-in-food-and-beverage-processing-an-energy-and-environmental-workshop/
LOCATION:UMass Springfield\, 1500 Main Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01115
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161102T144314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T144314Z
UID:21427-1479285000-1479317400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:GAPs and FSMA Workshop for Produce Growers
DESCRIPTION:This ​training ​will ​introduce ​basic ​produce ​safety ​concepts ​and ​ practices\, ​and ​will ​help ​growers ​understand ​and ​implement ​FSMA ​ Produce ​Safety ​Rule ​requirements ​and ​prepare ​ ​to ​write ​a ​farm  ​food ​safety ​plan. ​Sections ​of ​the ​FSMA ​Produce ​Safety ​Rule ​ requirements ​will ​be ​outlined ​within ​each ​module. ​ ​This ​ workshop ​will ​satisfy ​the ​FSMA ​Produce ​Safety ​Rule ​requirement ​ for ​growers ​who ​are ​covered ​by ​FSMA ​outlined ​in ​§ ​112.22(c) ​ that ​requires ​‘At ​least ​one ​supervisor ​from ​the ​farm ​must ​ complete ​food ​safety ​training ​at ​least ​equivalent ​to ​the ​ standardized ​curriculum ​recognized ​by ​the ​FDA’. ​ ​The ​AFDO ​ certificate ​demonstrates ​you ​have ​met ​this ​requirement. \nDay ​1 ​(Nov. ​16) ​of ​this ​event ​is ​for ​both ​growers ​and ​ trainers ​who ​are ​seeking ​to ​become ​certified​. ​​Ag. ​service ​ providers ​and ​trainers ​must ​also ​attend ​Day ​2 ​if ​seeking ​to ​ become ​a ​Produce ​Safety ​Alliance ​(PSA) ​Trainer. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gaps-and-fsma-workshop-for-produce-growers/
LOCATION:American Legion (Brattleboro)\, 32 Linden Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20161102T144601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T144601Z
UID:21429-1479207600-1479211200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Business Basics for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in starting a farm enterprise\, or know someone who is\, tune into Business Basics for Beginning Farmers as Chris Laughton\, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East\, and Gary Matteson\, Vice President for Young\, Beginning\, Small Farmer Programs and Outreach at the Farm Credit Council\, cover some business management concepts important for the success of beginning farmers. \nBasic financial statements\, cash flow\, budgets and approaching a lender will be included in the webinar along with tips beginning farmers have used to achieve their goals. \nThis webinar is free\, and open to the public. Feel free to forward this invitation to your contacts and/or interested parties. If you are unable to attend live\, the recording will be available afterwards at farmcrediteast.com/webinars. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-business-basics-for-beginning-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161119
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20160929T143627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T143641Z
UID:21061-1479168000-1479513599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Better Process Control School
DESCRIPTION:This ​course ​will ​train ​food ​processors ​principles ​of​ acidification\, ​and ​container ​closure ​evaluation ​programs ​for ​ low-acid ​and ​acidified ​canned ​foods ​as ​required ​by ​FDA ​ regulations ​in ​CFR ​108\, ​113 ​and ​114. ​The ​purpose ​of ​these regulations ​is ​to ​help ​ensure ​the ​safety ​of ​consumers ​by training ​producers. ​This ​course ​will ​satisfy ​both ​USDA ​and ​FDA regulatory ​requirements. This ​event ​is ​sponsored ​by ​Umass ​Extension\, ​Department ​of ​ Food ​Science ​and ​Grocery ​Manufacturers ​Association ​(GMA ​Science).\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/better-process-control-school/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161113
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20160316T134911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160316T134911Z
UID:18569-1478736000-1478995199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NESAWG's 2016 'It Takes a Region' Conference
DESCRIPTION:NESAWG‘s annual It Takes a Region Conference brings together farm and food practitioners across the 12-state Northeast region to learn\, debate\, collaborate\, and innovate solutions to critical food systems issues. Each year\, we look at the trajectory of the food and farm movement\, and the role our network can play in shaping its future.We offer in-depth working sessions and provocative dialogues that tackle important questions about our regional food system and how to strengthen it. We draw upon exciting local and regional efforts\, including alternative supply chain networks\, research projects\, infrastructure initiatives and policy advocacy. \nVisit NESAWG’s website for updated information on the conference as it approaches.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nesawgs-2016-it-takes-a-region-conference/
LOCATION:Hartford Hilton\, 315 Trumbull Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164131
CREATED:20160927T211420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T211420Z
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SUMMARY:Product Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept
DESCRIPTION:Do you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for a current or future product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla\, of the UMASS Food Science Department\, an expert on HACCP and product development. Organized by the Franklin County CDC. Find details and registration here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/product-development-considerations-beyond-the-concept/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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CREATED:20161031T195532Z
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Southern New England Livestock Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Livestock Institute of Southern New England and Bristol Aggie are co-hosting the first annual Southern New England Livestock Conference. The conference will provide a platform to share information on best practices for humanely raising livestock\, humane slaughter and processing\, and marketing of meat products. \nTopics include animal nutrition\, soil management for pastures\, grazing and pasture management\, exploring the rules and regulations for livestock farmers\, health care and humane treatment of farm animals\, adding value to your meat products\, and much more. \nThere will be more than 20 different seminars including talks for all levels from those interested in getting animals for the first time to established livestock farmers. \nVisit the Expo with vendors representing all aspects of livestock production: feed\, fencing\, financing and more. Beginning and experienced producers\, small-scale farmers\, homesteaders\, chefs\, foodies\, youth\, and consumers – All are welcome! \nRegistration is $25 and only $10 for students. Visit www.thelivestockinstitute.org to reserve your spot today.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/1st-annual-southern-new-england-livestock-conference/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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