Food and Drug Administration – “Current Regulations and Compliance Activities” Karen N. Archdeacon, Compliance Officer, New England District Office FDA USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service --“FSIS Food Safety and Drug Residues” Laura K. Unkauf, DVM, MPH, Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian, USDA FSIS OFO Panel – Veterinarian, Pharmaceutical Representative, UMASS Animal Husbandry These workshops are […]
University of Vermont Extension is presenting this workshop on how to keep your tractor’s engine running smoothly and efficiently. This one day tractor course will provide you with the skills and hands-on experience to keep your tractor in tip top condition. You’ll get hands-on practice in checking and changing fluids and filters, servicing the battery, checking radiator hoses, […]
New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show includes more than 25 educational sessions over 3 days, covering major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops as well as various special topics. A Farmer to Farmer meeting after each morning and afternoon session will bring speakers and farmers together for informal, in-depth discussion on certain issues. There is […]
The FCCDC has a Business Assistance Program to teach you about all aspects of running your business including business planning, marketing, adding employees, etc. As part of this program, our Western MA Food Processing Center offers an Information Session geared especially for existing food producers who wish to produce or have their products co-packed by […]
The Draft Animal-Power Network grew out of the NEAPFD (the Northeast Animal-Power Field Days, an event started by Carl Russell & Lisa McCrory) and the online forum and is an organization of 250+ members who share an interest and passion for draft animals as a viable source of power for their operation, be it part-time, […]
We invite produce growers to CISA's first fall workshop, "Setting Prices for Farm Produce." Come learn what prices various markets will bear (one of the more common questions we get), and gain new tools for determining prices that will both move product and support farm profitability. A panel of presenters with a wide range of […]
Interested in grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy for your farm? Think about applying to REAP! The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program is conducting two information sessions about the Rural Energy in America Program this fall. Anne Correia of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide an overview of REAP grant guidelines and application requirements […]
Slow Money Pioneer Valley invites you to an Entrepreneur Showcase on Thursday, October 1st, 5pm at the Smith Conference Center. The event will feature 4 to 6 entrepreneurs focused on the local food system here in the Pioneer Valley. During the event, each entrepreneur will have 5 minutes to present information about their business and […]