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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161119
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161113
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160316T134911Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160927T211420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T211420Z
UID:21031-1478682000-1478710800@www.buylocalfood.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20161031T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T195532Z
UID:21392-1478332800-1478361600@www.buylocalfood.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161102T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160816T145327Z
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UID:20322-1478076300-1478102400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Symposium: Managing Phosphorus in Organic Residuals Applied to Soils
DESCRIPTION:How do we develop a balanced system for use of organic residuals\, with all their benefits\, without adding to negative environmental impacts caused by phosphorus (P) leaching and runoff? This symposium will provide technical\, research-based information and dialogue on the presence\, forms\, dynamics\, transport\, and fates of P applied to soils in organic residuals such as composts\, biosolids\, manures\, and digestates from anaerobic digestion. This symposium is intended to help in developing guidelines for the use of P-containing organic residuals in accordance with nutrient management regulations. \nApproval has been requested for the following professional certifications: CGCS\, CSFM\, MCH\, MCLP\, and AOLCP. \nTo Register: https://www.regonline.com/phosphorus \nProgram Outline\n8:15\nRegistration (coffee and tea) \n8:45\nBackground: Defining the Phosphorus Problem\nWelcome and Introduction: What the Phosphorus!\nMary Owen\, Extension Turf Specialist\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\nPolicy\, Regulation and Management of Organic Residuals \nNed Beecher\, Executive Director\, North East Biosolids and Residuals Association (NEBRA)\nPhosphorus Trends in New England Soils\nKatie Campbell-Nelson\, Extension Vegetable Specialist\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \nAnalysis of Phosphorus\nPhosphorus Dynamics and Mitigation in Soils\nSpeaker TBD\nAnalysis and Interpretation of Phosphorus in Soils and Residuals\nDr. John Spargo\, Director\, Agricultural Analytical Services Lab\, Penn State University \nPhosphorus Availability from Organic Residuals\nDr. Amy Shober\, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Plant and Soil Sciences\, University of Delaware \n12:15– 1:30\nNetworking Lunch (provided) – Visit Exhibits and our Sponsors! \n1:30\nInterpretation and Recommendations: Round Tables and Panel Discussions \nVegetable Grower round table discussions \n\nFacilitators: Katie Campbell-Nelson\, UMass Extension Ned Beecher\, NEBRA: Industry perspective and new approaches\, Bruce Hoskins\, Soil Testing Program\, University of Maine\, Dr. John Spargo\, Director\, Agricultural Analytical Services Lab\, Penn State\n\nDairy round table discussions \n\n​Facilitators: Dr. Masoud Hashemi\, UMass Extension: Responsible manure and other residuals use and P cover cropping for P management\, Andrew Carpenter\, NEBRA member: P management alternatives for dairy\, Anthony Drouin\, NEBRA member: P management from organic fertilizers\n\nTurf panel and audience discussion \n\n Facilitator: Mary Owen\, UMass Extension\n\nPanel: \n\nDr. William Dest\, University of Connecticut\, Emeritus\nDr. Scott Ebdon\, University of Massachusetts\nDr. Jason Henderson\, University of Connecticut\nDr. Geoff Kuter\, Agresource Inc. \nTed Wales\, Hartney Greymont\, Needham\, MA \n\nDiscussion Summaries: Questions & Concerns Related to Phosphorus \n2:40-2:55\nBreak \n3:00\nQuestion and Answers with Dr. John Spargo and Dr. Amy Shober \n3:30\nClosing Remarks Mary Owen\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please direct any comments or questions to Katie Campbell-Nelson\, UMass Vegetable Specialist kcampbel@umass.edu\, Dr. Masoud Hashemi UMass Crops\, Dairy\, Livestock\, Equine Specialist masoud@umass.edu\, Mary Owen\, UMass Turf Specialist mowen@umass.edu\, or Kelly Kraemer\, Event Coordinator kkraemer@umass.edu 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/symposium-managing-phosphorus-in-organic-residuals-applied-to-soils/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn and Suites – Marlborough\, 265 Lakeside Avenue\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161105
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160901T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160901T182207Z
UID:20828-1478044800-1478303999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:FSMA Compliance: Training Program for PCQI Certification
DESCRIPTION:Regulations created under the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) begin implementation in September\, 2016. FSMA requires that facilities conducting food-related activities\, including commercial food processing\, must have in place a Food Safety Plan prepared and overseen by a “Preventive Controls Qualified Individual” (PCQI) who has successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls or is “otherwise qualified through job experience to develop and apply a food safety system.” The MA Cheese Guild has coordinated a training course open to all Massachusetts food processors\, since all food processors need to understand FSMA’s requirements and have sufficient time to prepare for implementation deadlines. \nThe training program will run from 9 am – 5 pm Wed. and Thurs. and from 9 am – 4 pm on Fri. Registration fees are $695 and include lunch\, beverage breaks and an official PCQI certification at completion of the course. Lead Instructor Deborah Shapos of Food Safety Management Associates is a Certified HAACP Auditor and is trained in the standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). \nThe full course description/FAQs and registration information is here:  http://macheeseguild.org/fsma-compliance-training/ \nFinancial assistance is available for eligible businesses through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund\, for up to half of the cost of the course\, and will be issued as a reimbursement after the course is completed. Applications must be submitted no later than September 20. Employers who are current with their unemployment insurance are eligible for reimbursement funding.  The online application process starts here: http://web.detma.org/WTF/Express/ep1.asp  The Course ID is 1111188\, you can also find it in the training directory by searching for “FSMA.”  For questions\, contact Nakeshia Brown\, Program Coordinator for Commonwealth Corporation:  617.717.6903 or express@commcorp.org. \nA block of rooms has been reserved at Hotel UMass at a reduced rate for conference attendees at a discounted rate of $130/night. For reservations\, contact the hotel at (877) 822-2110 and reference conference code MCG16C. One complementary parking pass per room\, per night\, will be provided at check-in.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fsma-compliance-training-program-for-pcqi-certification/
LOCATION:Hotel UMass\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160822T202904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T202904Z
UID:20707-1478023200-1478034000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Course: Tilling the Soil of Opportunity - Time and Location TBD
DESCRIPTION:More than 350 farms have completed this course for existing Massachusetts agricultural businesses that will benefit from an organized look at their current operation in order to plan for growth and change. You must have at least two years of documented farm production and income as a for-profit or non-profit farming enterprise to take this course. \nThe course instructor guides participants through creation of a full business plan to improve decision making on the farm.  MDAR has enhanced the 30 hours of group meetings with individualized technical assistance and confidential one-on-one financial planning. The instructor visits each participant’s farm during the course. \nNext Tilling the Soil course to be tentatively scheduled for Fall 2016 or early winter 2017\, location TBD based on interest. \nComplete and send in an application form as soon as possible: www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/agr/land-use/agricultural-business-training-program-abtp.html
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/course-tilling-the-soil-of-opportunity-time-and-location-tbd/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20161024T212500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T212509Z
UID:21329-1477422000-1477425600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Inspiring Ideas from Experts in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Join Dan Kaplan\, Farm Manager of Brookfield Farm in Amherst\, MA for an overview of the financial management of a diversified farm. Brookfield has been managing a 500-share CSA since 1994 when they started with 10 acres of leased land\, not much debt\, and not much money. The business has steadily grown into a sustainable agricultural and economic entity. The webinar will cover budgeting\, financial reporting\, and planning for capital development\, using spreadsheets and quickbooks. \nBudgets and Financial Management for a CSA Farm\nTuesday\, October 25\, 2016\n7:00 pm | Eastern Daylight Time (New York\, GMT-04:00) | 1 hr \nMeeting number (access code): 732 830 368 \nMeeting password: budgets \nWhen it’s time\, join the meeting. \nJoin from a video system or application\nDial 732830368@tufts.webex.com \nJoin by phone\n+1-617-627-6767 US Toll \nCan’t join the meeting? \nIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that this WebEx service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded\, which may be discoverable in a legal matter. By joining this session\, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to being recorded\, discuss your concerns with the host or do not join the session.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-inspiring-ideas-from-experts-in-the-field/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160927T212944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T212944Z
UID:21032-1476982800-1476993600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Slow Money Pioneer Valley Entrepreneur Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Slow Money Pioneer Valley organizes an Entrepreneur Showcase each year to bring investors together with farm and food businesses interested in their support. The Showcase is an opportunity to forge relationships that will be useful as these businesses grow and need support\, including financing. \nThe six entrepreneurs who will be presenting at this year’s Showcase: \nBree-Z-Knoll Farm\nBig Picture Beef\nNutwood Farm\nStoneman Brewery\nSerio’s Market\nSimple Gifts Farm \nThe Slow Money Pioneer Valley Entrepreneur Showcase aims to convene and connect local farm and food businesses\, individuals\, food system folks\, and investors interested in building a sustainable local and regional food system and to catalyze new investment opportunities in the people\, businesses and communities that contribute to a sustainable food economy. Slow Money Pioneer Valley is organized by the PVGrows Investment Fund\, PVGrows Network\, and the Franklin County CDC — organizations working to strengthen the local food system. Light dinner catered by Great Falls Harvest. \nRegistration here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/slow-money-pioneer-valley-entrepreneur-showcase/
LOCATION:Smith College Conference Center\, 49 College Lane\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160929T210141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T210141Z
UID:21076-1476867600-1476891000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Safety and Maintenance for Small Engines and Powertools
DESCRIPTION:This six-hour class is designed to provide a basic understanding of how small engines work. There will be a review of the 2-cycle and 4-cycle process with actual engines to demonstrate how these engines work\, and tips on how best to maintain them. Like many machines\, these tools are as readily misused or abused as they are used properly\, and lack of maintenance often leads to expensive repair or replacement. The instructor will review safe and proper use\, as well as daily care and routine maintenance procedures. He will also address a vexing issue for many novices and experienced users alike: starting procedures and using the choke. \nWith such a variety of small engine machines on the market\, it is almost impossible to address all of the potential repair issues on these little workhorses. So rather than focus on actual repair\, the class is designed to provide a deeper understanding of how they work and how they are meant to be used\, and how proper use and regular maintenance can prevent most repair issues. In lieu of actual repair\, the class will cover trouble-shooting small engine issues\, and some basic repair steps to correct for some of the more common problems. There will be handouts\, and participants are encouraged to bring their own small engine machines (and the manuals!) for demo and review (time permitting). \nTo register\, please send an email to MacKenzie White Mackenzie.white@uconn.edu including the following; full name\, mailing address\, phone number\, email address\, and any dietary restrictions. Please make the checks payable to the University of Connecticut and mail to Tolland County Extension Center 24 Hyde Avenue\, Vernon\, CT 06066. \nTrainer: Shane LaBrake\nOctober 19th\, 2016 9am-3:30pm\nCost: $25\n*Limited to 15 participants*
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-safety-and-maintenance-for-small-engines-and-powertools/
LOCATION:Community Farm of Simsbury\, 73 Wolcott Road\, Simsbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161019
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160929T205428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T205915Z
UID:21074-1476662400-1476835199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Tractor Safety and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-day class designed to educate and empower current or future users of agricultural tractors and farm equipment. It appeals to new and beginning farmers\, and has proven valuable to many seasoned professionals – some of whom were never formally schooled on tractors. During the class\, the instructor will demystify tractors and improve understanding of how tractors are designed to work; how to operate them safely and effectively; and how to perform regular and basic maintenance tasks. \nThe class covers a lot of material – in a classroom setting\, on and around the tractor\, and “in the workshop.” While it would be very difficult to ensure full competency or mastery within two days\, the attendees will leave with a much greater appreciation for safe tractor use and machinery care\, along with new knowledge and resources they can apply to their own situations. \nTo register\, please send an email to MacKenzie White Mackenzie.white@uconn.edu including the following; full name\, mailing address\, phone number\, email address\, and any dietary restrictions. Please make the checks payable to the University of Connecticut and mail to Tolland County Extension Center 24 Hyde Avenue\, Vernon\, CT 06066. \nTrainer: Shane LaBrake\nOctober 17th & 18th\, 2016 9am-5pm\nCost: $50\n*Limited to 15 participants*
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-tractor-safety-and-maintenance/
LOCATION:Community Farm of Simsbury\, 73 Wolcott Road\, Simsbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161019
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160928T143946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T143946Z
UID:21043-1476576000-1476835199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women in Meat Northeast Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The gathering of Women in Meat Northeast is focused on developing the skills\, knowledge\, and network of women in meat industries and in supporting their endeavors as agents in those industries\, as business leaders and as entrepreneurs. \nWomen in Meat includes those in agriculture\, aquaculture and seafood\, for those involved in farming\, butchering\, processing\, and product development and for those in the restaurant and food service industries. \nRegister here \nSUNDAY\, October 16\, 2016\n12:00-1:00PM Lunch at Harvard Forest \nAfternoon Session\n1:30-4:30PM Master Class in Butchery: Show Me The Beef!\nKari Underly\, Range Meat Academy \nIn this session Kari will guide participants through the side of beef\, teaching them how to fabricate the side of beef into primals and it’s unique subprimals. We will discuss raising practices\, beef quality and merchandising & menuing options. \nStudents will then break in to groups and process the subprimals in to popular steaks and roasts under the instruction of Kari. You will understand how to best match cuts with cooking methods. \nSponsored by: Beef Checkoff\, Range Meat Academy\, and Stillman’s Quality Meats \nDinner\n6:30PM Taste Testing Beef: Grass finished\, grain finished\, and aged. What’s the difference? \nSponsored by: Beef Checkoff and Stillman’s Quality Meats \nMONDAY\, October 17\, 2016\n8:00-8:45AM Breakfast at Harvard Forest \nMorning Session\n9:00-10:30AM\nWhat do you need to know before developing a product HACCP planning\, FSMA\, and labeling requirements?\nAmanda Kinchla\, Food Science Extension Specialist\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \n11:00-12:00PM Developing Products: Charcuterie & Bone Broth \n12:00-1:00PM Lunch at Harvard Forest \nAfternoon Session\n1:30-4:30PM Master Class in Butchery: Let’s Talk Pork!\nKari Underly\, Range Meat Academy \nIn this session Kari will guide participants through the whole hog\, teaching them how to fabricate hog into into primals and subprimals. We will discuss raising practices\, pork quality and merchandising & menuing options. Students will then break in to groups and process the subprimals in to popular chops and roasts under the instruction of Kari. You will understand how to best match cuts with cooking methods\, and have an opportunity to create cuts popular in many charcuterie applications. \nSponsored by: Northeast Pork Association\, Range Meat Academy and Stillman’s Quality Meats \nDinner\n6:30PM Taste testing pork: Does breed matter?\nSponsored by: Northeast Pork Association and Stillman’s Quality Meats \nTUESDAY\, October 18\, 2016\n8:00-8:45PM Breakfast at Harvard Forest \nMorning Sessions\n9:00- 10:00AM Financing your project (Part 1)\nLoans\, Grants\, Kickstarter Campaigns\, & Direct Public Offerings\nSamantha Stoddard Farm Credit East\nJoanne Demars USDA Rural Development\nRebecca Busansky PV Grows Fund Coordinator \n10:30-11:30AM Financing your project (Part 2) Case Studies\nLoans\, Grants\, Kickstarter Campaigns\, & Direct Public Offerings\nLor Holmes\, CERO Cooperative\nKate Stillman\, Stillman’s Quality Meats \n12:00-1:00PM Lunch at Harvard Forest \nAfternoon Sessions\n1:30-3:00PM Afternoon Roundtable:\nWhat resources do we need to develop in the Northeast so that we can grow the industry?
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-in-meat-northeast-gathering/
LOCATION:Harvard Forest\, 324 North Main Street\, Petersham\, MA\, 01366\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160915T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T163826Z
UID:20963-1474722000-1474729200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beyond Sustainability - Beef in a New Agricultural Model
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Ridge Shinn\, Farmer \nSaturday\, September 24; 1:00-3:00 PM\nat All Souls UU Church\, Greenfield\,\n399 Main Street (Rte 2A—Corner of Hope & Main\, Across from the Public Library and Public Parking Lot\, ( Exit 26 off I-91 ) \nLearn more about the grass-fed beef program Ridge is now developing\nwith Northeast farmers. \nAlthough industrial meat production practices can be bad for the environment and human health\, Ridge explains how new ways of grazing cattle and managing farmland will take carbon out of the atmosphere\, concentrate it in the soil\, restoring soil fertility and water-carrying capacity which can help grasses survive drought\,\nand provide healthy food for humans. \nA report published on Sept. 30\, 2015 compares the net climate effect of various strategies for grazing beef cattle in the Southern Great Plains\, where one-third of the U.S cow-calf operations are located. The study\, conducted by scientists from South Dakota University and Texas A&M\, calculated both the emissions of methane from the animals’ digestive tracts and also the carbon sequestration occurring under the respective grazing scenarios as carbon is taken from the air and stored deep in the ground via photosynthesis and the action of soil microbes. Previous studies on beef production have generally omitted the carbon sequestration factor \,which mitigates the GHG emissions impact. The report concludes that rotational grazing\, is the best option and farms employing this grazing strategy will likely be carbon sinks for decades. \nRegister administrator@uugreenfield.org\nMore info? Pam Kelly 413-475-3605
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-beyond-sustainability-beef-in-a-new-agricultural-model-2/
LOCATION:All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church\, 399 Main Street\, Greenfield\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160909T200534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160909T200751Z
UID:20902-1474722000-1474729200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beyond Sustainability - Beef in a New Agricultural Model
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this workshop with farmer-presenter Ridge Shinn to learn more about the grass-fed beef program that Ridge is now developing with Northeast farmers. \nAlthough industrial meat production practices can be bad for the environment and human health\, Ridge will explain how new breeds and new ways of grazing cattle and managing farmland can take carbon out of the atmosphere and concentrate it in the soil\, which in turn can restore soil fertility and water-carrying capacity\, helping grasses survive drought and providing healthy food for humans. \nA report published in the journal “Sustainability” on September 30\, 2015 compared the net climate effect of various strategies for grazing beef cattle in the Southern Great Plains\, where one-third of the U.S cow-calf operations are located. The study\, conducted by scientists from South Dakota University and Texas A&M\, calculated both the emissions of methane from the animals’ digestive tracts and also the carbon sequestration occurring under the respective grazing scenarios as carbon is taken from the air and stored deep in the ground via photosynthesis and the action of soil microbes. Previous studies on beef production had generally omitted the carbon sequestration factor\, which mitigates the greenhouse gas emissions impact. The report concluded that rotational grazing was the best option and  farms employing this grazing strategy would likely be carbon sinks for decades. \nThe church where the workshop is being held is located on Route 2A at the Corner of Hope Street and Main Street\, across from the public library and a public parking lot. Email administrator@uugreenfield.org to register for the workshop\, or call Pam Kelly at 413-475-3605 for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-beyond-sustainability-beef-in-a-new-agricultural-model/
LOCATION:All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church\, 399 Main Street\, Greenfield\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160906T192241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T192411Z
UID:20866-1474711200-1474718400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Honey Bee Hive Education Day at the State Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in honey bees\, their health and honey production? Join bee experts from the Department of Agricultural Resources and UMass Amherst at the state’s first working apiary. These events are opened to the public and beekeepers by providing education on the basics of honey bee biology\, hive management and disease/parasite prevention.  This session will be beekeeper focused on deal mostly with fall hive management\, winter hive prep\, and general hive questions. State Apiary Inspectors will be present to give attendees a tour of a live working honey bee hive and answer any questions on topics related to honey bee health and hive husbandry. Participants must bring protective clothing (i.e. bee suit and/or bee veil/long pants) as it will not be provided and is necessary before entering the apiary and are also asked to wear closed toe shoes. Contact Kim Skyrm with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/honey-bee-hive-education-day-at-the-state-apiary/
LOCATION:Food for All Garden\, 911 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160609T142753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160829T145513Z
UID:19617-1474203600-1474214400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pasture Management and Rotational Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Rotational grazing is a system that mimics the ecology of natural grasslands. By rotating large herds through fenced-off portions of your pastures\, your cattle will eat more tender grass\, gain more weight faster\, AND sequester considerable amounts of carbon in the soil. But to accomplish these goals requires a well-designed plan. In this workshop\, organic grass-based cattle farmer Matt Koziol will teach us how he manages his pastures through rotational grazing. This workshop will also include a tour of Matt’s certified-organic grass-fed beef farm and livestock facilities. \nFor more info or to register click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pasture-management-and-rotational-grazing/
LOCATION:Clover Springs Farm\, 234 Ragged Hill Road\, West Brookfield\, MA\, 01585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160916
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160831T145719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T145719Z
UID:20809-1473897600-1473983999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Slow Money Pioneer Valley Entrepreneur Showcase (Application Deadline)
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Local Farm & Food Entrepreneurs! If you are (or you know) a Pioneer Valley local farm or food entrepreneur currently seeking private investors or thinking seriously about how to meet your future financing needs\, you may be a good candidate to participate in the upcoming Showcase. Applications are due by September 15th.  Click here for an application. Information about what to expect from the event is available here. \nSlow Money Pioneer Valley organizes an Entrepreneur Showcase each year to bring investors together with farm and food businesses interested in their support. For entrepreneurs\, the Showcase is an opportunity to forge relationships that will be useful as their businesses grow and need support\, including financing. \nThank you to the wonderful entrepreneurs who participated in our Entrepreneur Showcase in the fall of 2015! \n\nArtifact Cider Project\nArtisan Beverage Cooperative\nNextChar\nRobariah Farms\nSutter Meats\nTregaverne\n\nThe PVGrows Investment Fund also launched its community investment vehicle for individuals\, institutions and foundations to invest in building a healthier food system. To learn more about this new way to invest in our local farm and food businesses\, click here. \nAbout Slow Money Pioneer Valley: \nSlow Money Pioneer Valley (SMPV) catalyzes community-based investment in the local food system by connecting investors\, farmers and entrepreneurs in order to strengthen our local and regional food economy. \nSlow Money Pioneer Valley works in close collaboration with the PVGrows Investment Fund and other local food financing programs and organizations. Slow Money Pioneer Valley seeks to complement the existing funding mechanisms available to entrepreneurs\, with a focus on direct investments. \nOur network also collaborates with other Slow Money networks in Boston\, Maine\, Vermont\, the Hudson Valley and New York City\, as well as Slow Money National\, to further regional efforts that spur investment into local food economies and share in the best practices being developed across the country. \nIn 2014\, SMPV hosted our first Entrepreneur Showcase  and co-sponsored a workshop for local food entrepreneurs with Jenny Kassan of Cutting Edge Capital to review the options for raising funds\, including through Direct Public Offerings.  Several entrepreneurs followed up by participating in a “DPO Boot Camp” in the fall.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/slow-money-pioneer-valley-entrepreneur-showcase-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Smith College Conference Center\, 49 College Lane\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160518T163456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T163456Z
UID:19371-1472389200-1472400000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Pastured Poultry Production
DESCRIPTION:Scholarships are available for new farmers (those growing 10 or less years) who are active NOFA/Mass members. To apply please click here. \nFor more information contact Glenn Oliveira\, Education Events Organizer\, at glenn@nofamass.org or 774-678-9644.\n \nDescription:In this workshop\, Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge will show participants two ages of meat birds\, two ages of layers\, and brand new turkeys. Participants will learn about the management of these different types of poultry and their relationships to each other\, the vegetable (2 acres) and fruit (1 acre) operation\, and to the farm’s 8 pigs and 2 cows on this tightly organized and rotated farm system. They will discuss the role and opportunities available with poultry in Soil Carbon Restoration. The workshop covers feed\, housing\, pasturing\, rotations with crops\, sprouted grains\, brooding\, marketing\, and finances. \nAbout the Instructors: \nJulie Rawson and Jack Kittredge own and operate Many Hands Organic Farm\, organically certified since 1987. They have been raising organic pastured poultry since 1984. They have been in the leadership of NOFA/Mass for the past 30 years. \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-pastured-poultry-production/
LOCATION:Many Hands Organic Farm\, 411 Sheldon Rd\,\, Barre\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160822T201312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T201312Z
UID:20702-1471852800-1471885200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Cover Cropping on a Diversified Farm - Economics\, Agronomy\, and Results
DESCRIPTION:Most organic and ecological farmers already know the virtues of cover crops\, like weed control\, nutrient retention\, and better soil tilth. But the utility of a cover crop ultimately comes down to the details: when and what to plant\, how to incorporate the seed\, how and when to terminate the crop\, and where it fits best into your crop rotation. Noah Kellerman of Alprilla Farm will go over a number of strategies to use cover crops at various farm scales and also discuss options for innovative techniques such as intercropping cover crops with cash crops\, undersowing\, and cocktail cover cropping. \nClick here to register or for more information!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-cover-cropping-on-a-diversified-farm-economics-agronomy-and-results/
LOCATION:Alprilla Farm\, Essex\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160810T185449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T185513Z
UID:20278-1471255200-1471266000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Vegetable Farm Equipment Auction
DESCRIPTION:(Auction will be held right behind the Farm Market and Maple Syrup Store which are on Rte. 47) \nFROM I-90 MASS. TURNPIKE (east or west) use I-90 Exit #4 at Springfield and proceed north on I-91 (toward Holyoke) to I-91 Exit #19 and turn East onto State Route 9 (toward Amherst) app. 2 miles to left turn onto State Route 47 North\, follow 2 1/2 miles to farm on right. \nFROM VERMONT AND NORTH take I-91 South to Exit #25 at Deerfield and at exit take State Route 116 South 1.7 miles to right turn onto State Route 47 South\, follow 6.7 miles to farm on left. \nDiscontinuing crop farming to pursue other interests\, selling will be a well maintained\, desirable line of equipment! \nFORKLIFTS/PALLET SCALE: Clark electric fork truck model ST40B\, 4000 lb. with Mac charger; Mitsubishi PMW23N electric hand (self contained) pallet jack; Rice Lake “flat on floor” 5000 lb. pallet scale with computer readout; \nTRACTORS: JD 4250 MFWD with Sound Guard cab\, air/heat\, Quad. range trans.\, 2 remotes\, 520/85R38 rear and 16.9R26 front tires\, 1491 rebuilt engine hrs; JD 6200 4WD\, open station\, roll bar\, Power Quad.\, left hand reverser\, 2 remotes\, excellent 420/65R24 front and 18.4R30 rear rubber\, sells complete with JD 640 loader\, self leveling 7 ft. bucket\, joy stick control\, 10\,400 hrs.; Selling separately will be a set of JD forks for 640 loader; JD 2555 (2WD) canopy cover\, single remote\, 2 shift (rabbit/turtle) trans.\, 16.9×34 rear and 11L15 front tires\, sells complete with JD 245 loader\, self leveling set of pallet forks\, 9565 hrs.; JD 820 diesel 2WD\, open station\, single remote\, near new 13.6×28 rear tires; IH 140 offset complete with front and rear cultivators!; White “WFE” (1984) 2-65 MFWD\, open station\, 4 sp. trans. with hi/lo\, 3 sets of remotes\, 16.9×30 rear and 9.5×24 front tires\, complete with loader bucket and forks; Set of 12 JD suitcase weights #R58823; \nTILLAGE TOOLS AND GENERAL PURPOSE IMPLEMENTS: Nearly New JD MX7 3 pt. 7 ft. rotary mower with adjustable tail wheel\, front and rear safety chain guards; Real Sharp CIH 3850 16 ft. Cushion Gang transport disk harrow\, 9 in. spacings complete with Midwest buster bar; IH 720 5/18 semi-mt. plow\, toggle trip\, spring coulters\, complete with Midwest buster bar; JD 3 pt. heavy 2 shank subsoiler (painted red); Demco 3 pt. 200 gal. sprayer with 30 ft. manual fold booms\, roller pump; Sitrex 3 pt. all steel broadcast spreader; 500 gal. Diesel and 500 gal. Gas tanks each with electric “Fill Rite” pumps; I.R. verticle air compressor 5 h.p. 80 gal. tank model TS4; Power Eagle hot/cold pressure washer\, electric/diesel\, model 1120; \nTRUCKS: 1986 Ford L8000 live tandem 10-wheeler\, Ford diesel power\, 24 ft. wooden flat deck\, Fuller 10 sp.\, tie down straps\, real good 295/75R22.5 rubber all around; 1997 Chevy 3500 Cube Van delivery truck\, gas\, auto. trans.\, Iner-City 12 ft. box\, cab access\, roll up rear door; 1984 Chevy C60\, S/A\, 20 ft. wooden deck\, gas\, 4 sp. trans.\, 10:00×20 tires; 1984 Ford L8000 10 ft. dump body truck\, cab protector\, pintle hitch\, Cat 3208 engine\, 5/2 trans.\, S/A\, 22.5 tires; 1981 Chevy C60\, S/A\, gas\, 4/2 trans.\, 18 ft. steel deck flat rack body; \nSPECIALIZED VEGETABLE PRODUCTION LINE: Like New Hardi “Navigator” 1000 gal. poly tank sprayer\, 12.4×42 tires\, chemical fill system\, flush/rinse and fresh water tanks\, 90 ft. chicken wing hyd. fold booms\, 20 in. nozzle spacings\, hyd. up/down height control\, Just Plain Nice!!; JD 7000 4-row 36 in. planter\, Monosem fan\, Matermacc planter units\, liquid or dry fertilizer options; Mechanical 2-row pull type transplanter\, (4 seats) with 300 gal. poly water tank; Market Farm 32 in. vegetable washer line with flat belt infeed conveyor and sponge roll dryer; Almost New Allard Equip. stainless steel four abrasive roll potato peeler/washer (This unit was used 1-day\, tried on sweet potatoes\, didn’t work for that purpose\, set back in warehouse and now ready for new buyer to use on standard potatoes!); Five (5) standard lathe style squash peelers; Phil Brown 5 box (20 bu.) power pallet box moving trailer with hyd. up/down; Two (2) 4-wheel running gears with wooden produce racks for sweet corn\, squash\, pumpkins\, etc.; Five (5) tobacco rack wagons; I&J 3 pt. 2-row cultivator with Danish teeth; Brillion 3 pt. tool bar with S.S. electric side dresser box; Bush Hog/Lilliston rolling cultivator 3 pt. tool bar with Cole Powell side dress hoppers; IH 3 pt. tool bar with adjustable spacing for single or two row cultivator\, complete; MT 3 pt. plastic layer; 3 pt. under cutter bar for vegetable harvest or plastic lifting (46 in. inside cutter bar\, 53 in. overall cutter bar length); IH 3 pt. 4-row cultivator; JD 8 ft. pull type lime/fert. spreader; \nBOXES: App. 1200 wooden stackable pallet boxes in Four (4) different styles. Will be assorted as to style and broken down into reasonable size sale lots; ONLY 6 of #34 Marco Bins THEN Forty (40) of Caliber 44 in. x 48 in. x 40 in. deep plastic knockdown pallet boxes; Qty. of wires for low (small hoop) in-row plantings; \nIRRIGATION: Hale trailer type p.t.o. pump\, 4×4\, model 40RB550; Sime “Big River” irrigation gun on trailer; App. 100 pcs. alum. Wade Rain 4 in. x 30 ft. pipe; Assortment of pipe fittings; Irrigation pipe moving trailer; \nTERMS: CASH!! Honorable checks will be accepted from persons known by and in good standing with either the Owner or Auction Company! UNKNOWN PERSONS shall present at registration for bid card\, a currently dated letter\, on official letterhead from your banking institution\, attesting to your good character and ability to pay. Letter becomes property of the Auction Company. \nPLEASE PARK as directed (requirement of Hadley Town Auction Law)!\nSee you at Mass. On August 15 as we offer up a fine line! Lunch and comfort facilities on site! \nFor Specific Details/Information on Items Selling in this Sale CONTACT The Owner John Boisvert\, Jr. @ 413-539-0334 (cell) OR Email to JTBoisvert@gmail.com \nAuction Conducted By\nJames P. Pirrung\nMass Auction License #AU2106\nPhone 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378 \nUSDA Licensed and Bonded\nLicensed and Bonded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts For Over 30 Years!\n“Also Licensed By the Town of Hadley”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/vegetable-farm-equipment-auction/
LOCATION:Boisvert Vegetable Farm\, 8 Stockwell Road\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160725T142104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T142104Z
UID:20101-1470992400-1471005000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Gathering on Domestic Fair Trade
DESCRIPTION:Interested in farmworker labor rights in New England? Come to the Second Annual Northeast Gathering on Domestic Fair Trade! \nWho should come? \nFarmworkers and farmers. Any food system workers: processors\, manufacturers\, worker organizers\, farmer organizers\, cooperative organizers\, visionaries\, and allies. Consider attending if you work (pai or volunteer) involves fairer wages\, safer work\, fairer prices\, ethical trading\, making the food system enviornmentally\, economically\, and socially just\, sustainable\, and humane. \nThere is also a NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Assoc.) pre-conference workshop on Friday August 12 from 9-12.30. \nPre-registration is appreciated. Please contact Liz Henderson at elizabethhenderson13@gmail.com or Jessica Culley at catanj@aol.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-gathering-on-domestic-fair-trade/
LOCATION:UMass Room N211 Integrated Learning Center\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160415T124428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160415T124428Z
UID:18936-1470988800-1471194000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference: Cultivating the Grassroots Organic Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Organic Farming Association’s Summer Conference is the community learning hub of the NOFA universe. We learn\, we play\, and we enjoy a weekend of skill building\, inspiration and entertainment. It is our opportunity to get together and inspire one another during a family friendly weekend with people living the same lifestyle\, holding the same vision and working respectively in many ways toward the same goals. \nAt the NOFA summer conference\, you may learn as much across a lunch table as you will at workshops; solve your most pressing challenge in a chance discussion with a stranger; or create the spark that is going to be your next big idea. Children and Teens also have their own conference experience with a parade\, workshops and activities that build their organic vision for the future. \nJoin 1200 people for a three-day celebration of the organic movement. Here learning is a community action – with amazing farmers\, presenters\, seminars\, workshops\, food and fun. Immerse yourself in a community of like-minded practitioners and curious learners eager to share their inspiration and ideas for organic food\, farming\, health\, activism\, and beyond. \nThis year’s keynoters have a passion for solutions! Leah Penniman\, food justice activist and farmer at Soul Fire Farm and Andre Leu\, international organic agronomist and President of IFOAM – Organics International. \nWe’re offering five intensive seminars before the conference begins\, featuring… \n\nDigestive Wellness: A Gut Feeling\nHigh Tunnels: From Three Seasons to Four\nThe Nourishing Homestead\nThe Art and Science of Grazing\negenerative Agriculture and Soil Carbon\n\nand 200 workshops\, including… \n\nLandscaping to Support Pollinators & Other Beneficial Insects\nCommercial Organic Seedling Production\nSmall Batch Vegetable Fermentation and Recipe Development\nFinancial Planning & Management for Diversified Farms\nCover Crops For The Small Vegetable Farm\nFinding\, Assessing\, and Securing Farmland\nPastured Poultry Production Methods\nUrban Agriculture Composting\nFarm to School: Getting Kids Excited about Eating Vegetables!\nCreative Ways to Make the Most of Your Urban and Suburban Garden\nPlus workshops for youth in our Children and Teens Conferences!\n\nClick here for a full list of the workshops \nClick here to register! We want as many as possible to be able to attend\, regardless of income! Work exchange and scholarship opportunities are available\, as are discounts for groups of five or more and multiple children from the same family.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-cultivating-the-grassroots-organic-movement/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160815
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160510T184107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T184523Z
UID:19243-1470960000-1471219199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join people from across the Northeast and beyond for a three-day celebration of the grassroots organic movement. Here learning is a community action – with amazing farmers\, presenters\, seminars\, workshops\, food and fun. Immerse yourself with like-minded practitioners and curious learners eager to share their inspiration and ideas for organic food\, farming\, health\, activism\, and beyond. \nYoung people can build their organic vision for the future at the children and teens conferences. \nThis year’s keynote speakers bring a passion for solutions – Leah Penniman\, food justice activist and farmer at Soul Fire Farm\, and André Leu\, international organic agronomist and President of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements. \nWe want as many as possible to be able to attend\, regardless of income! Work exchange and scholarship opportunities are available\, as are discounts for groups of five or more and multiple children from the same family. \nFor more information\, visit www.nofasummerconference.org!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-2016/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160802T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160802T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160523T145149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T145149Z
UID:19415-1470153600-1470160800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:IPM Field Walk
DESCRIPTION:In this series\, learn to identify and scout for vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you\, whether you are an experienced farmer\, or just starting out\, organically certified or not! We will use pheromone traps to monitor pests\, use a microscope to identify plant pathogens\, and learn to scout in multiple vegetable crops with UMass Extension Vegetable Program staff Katie Campbell-Nelson\, and Plant Diagnostician Angie Madeiras. Scouting will be followed by a discussion of effective control strategies with growers in attendance. Bring a hand lens if you have one. Supported in part by funding provided by USDA-NIFA Extension Implementation Program\, Award No. 2014-70006-22579 \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name: Katie Campbell-Nelson\n\n\nContact’s phone: 4135451051\n\n\nContact’s email: kcampbel@umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ipm-field-walk/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160518T171224Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Cocktail Cover Crops - Trials and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Multi-species cover crop cocktails can create synergistic ecological benefits for your farm or garden – enhancing biodiversity\, efficiently capturing and recycling nutrients\, and sequestering carbon in the soil. This workshop will explore how to select\, mix\, and establish various cover crop mixtures. We will also discuss assessment and quantifying how your cover crop practices are impacting soil health. \nWe will be using a ½ acre fallow vegetable field at Many Hands Organic Farm for demonstration purposes. There will be four different multi-species cover crop trials growing on the farm at the time.  During the workshop Brandon Smith from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Masoud Hashemi from UMass Extension will conduct a number of visual and physical trials on the soil\, as well as assess insect biodiversity. \nJulie Rawson\, farm manager of Many Hands Organic Farm\, will also demonstrate no-till techniques\, including  cover crop intercropping\, use of wood chips\, and green pathways and in the remaining 1 ½ acres of vegetable land. \nThere will have a potluck lunch open to all participants at noon prior to the workshop. \nAbout the Instructors: \nBrandon Smith is the Northeast Region Team Leader for the NRCS Soil Health Division. He has provided leadership on implementing soil health assessment and management planning through NRCS programs to other Northeast NRCS and external partners in the region’s varied production systems. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell in 2006 and a M.S. and B.S. from the University of New Hampshire. He has extensive experience with mineral nutrition and root nutrient uptake mechanisms\, pH and micronutrient interactions\, organic production\, cover cropping\, and conservation tillage approaches. \nJulie Rawson\, executive director of NOFA/Mass\, has been farming all her life\, raising all certified organic vegetables on 1-2 acres for the past 30 years. Her farm is over 80% no till will plans to be fully no till by 2017. \nMasoud Hashemi is associate professor at UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture. His research activities are mainly focused on the sustainability of farming systems through diversified cropping systems. He is particularly interested in integrating cover crops to enhance nutrient recovery and recycling\, weed suppression\, and improving general soil health. \nClick here to register online now or click here for a mail-in registration form \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-cocktail-cover-crops-trials-and-techniques/
LOCATION:Many Hands Organic Farm\, 411 Sheldon Rd\,\, Barre\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160609T142311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T142311Z
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SUMMARY:Building Long-Term Fertility with Biochar
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, biochar was used by the indigenous peoples of amazonia as a natural and easily-obtained soil amendment that builds microbial communities and long-term fertility in soils. Recently\, farmers and researchers have been finding that not only does biochar create an incredibly rich habitat for microbes\, nematodes\, and fungi\, it also adds stable carbon to the soil\, which allows for more soil water retention and better nutrient cycling. This workshop will explore best practices in using biochar\, and see field trials of biochar used in a no-till system at Astarte Farm. \nFor more info or to register click here \nSee the Facebook event page here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-long-term-fertility-with-biochar/
LOCATION:Astarte Farm\, 123 West Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160712T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195845
CREATED:20160523T144924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T144924Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: How to Conduct an On-Farm Trial
DESCRIPTION:Ever want to apply for a SARE farmer or partnership grant? Looking to improve your farming practices through research? This workshop is for you! Farmers and Agriculture Service Providers welcome. We will provide hands-on training in setting up a replicated field plot\, and include practice taking measurements and collecting data. Concepts learned may be applied to answer many questions through on-farm trials\, but this workshop will use one trial “Nitrogen contribution from cover crops for vegetable crop uptake” being conducted on multiple farms in Massachusetts this fall in order to prepare farmers to conduct the trial. \nStay tuned for a follow-up workshop on data analysis and interpretation of results. \nFree\, but please RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OnFarmTrial
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-how-to-conduct-an-on-farm-trial/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160706T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160706T164500
DTSTAMP:20260512T195846
CREATED:20160628T132704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T132738Z
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SUMMARY:Business Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What would a green economy with many thriving agroforestry\, sustainable agriculture\, and permaculture businesses look like? \nIf you have a business idea that falls into one of these three categories\, or if you are interested in hearing what others in the region are planning\, scheming and developing\, come to a Green Economy development meeting in Brattleboro.  People will have a chance to throw out their ideas\, gather collaborators\, hear about resources available for start-up businesses in these interrelated fields and find fellow enthusiasts for specific plant\, mushroom and animal species and crops\, products and techniques. \n\nBackground: The AgroForestry and Sustainable Agriculture Working Group is a branch of the Green Economy Innovation Hub.  They are working to replace the jobs lost through the closure of Vermont Yankee with jobs that promote a green economy.  Other branches include green building\, international development\, and finance/insurance/real estate. \nGeofocus: This initiative is focused on creating jobs in the stretch of the Connecticut River Watershed that include the counties of Windham and Bennington (VT)\, Cheshire (NH) and Franklin (MA)\, though they are loose with our boundaries and fully acknowledge their inter-connectedness to others doing similar work. \nPre-Registration: is unnecessary\, but if you’d like you can join their email list. \nLight refreshments are a distinct possibility.  Participants are encouraged to bring samples of produce from their farms\, fields\, forests\, orchards or businesses.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/business-development-meeting/
LOCATION:The River Garden\, 157 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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