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SUMMARY:Webinar: Nuts and Bolts of Farmland Leasing
DESCRIPTION:New Entry Sustainable Farming Project invites you to participate in a series of two webinars for farmland seekers. These webinars will focus on finding farmland\, assessing farmland\, and the practical details of farmland leasing. Webinars are free and open to everyone. Registration is required. \nWebinar 2: Nuts and Bolts of Farmland Leasing \nJoin New Entry Sustainable Farming project for a webinar discussing the basic practical details of farmland leasing. Learn about the benefits of farmland leasing\, elements of a good lease\, finding the “right” relationship with a land owner\, and expectations of engaging legal help. Presenters include Kathy Ruhf at Land For Good\, Elena Mihaly at Legal Services Food Hub\, and Noelle Fogg at New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. \nCLICK for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-nuts-and-bolts-of-farmland-leasing/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150219T212145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T212145Z
UID:13284-1424419200-1424451600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Reversing Global Warming: Carbon Farming for Food\, Health\, Prosperity and Planet!
DESCRIPTION:This one-day conference\, sponsored by the Institute for Sustainability and Post-carbon Education and organized by Biodiversity for a Livable Climate\, will take place at Bristol Community College in Fall River\, Mass.\, on Friday\, February 20th. \nAn exciting line-up of scientists\, farmers\, ranchers — and more — will present on topics of interest to farmers\, gardeners\, park and forest managers\, land stewards\, nursery and landscape professionals\, government officials\, civic leaders\, educators … and all other folks concerned about health\, economic well-being\, and our ecological future. \nClimate activist and Fall River Mayor Sam Sutter will offer welcoming remarks to attendees. \nFor conference program details and to register\, visit our event page.\n\nLunch and snacks are included in the registration fee of $35 to $10 (sliding scale). \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/reversing-global-warming-carbon-farming-for-food-health-prosperity-and-planet/
LOCATION:Bristol Community College- Auditorium H 210\, 777 Elsbree Street\, Fall Rive\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150115T183314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150115T183455Z
UID:12994-1424847600-1424968200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Harvest New England: Ag Marketing Conference and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade show is one of New England’s largest agricultural marketing conferences. The conference was first held in 2007 and takes place biennially. \nCLICK for information about this year’s conference.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/harvest-new-england-ag-marketing-conference-and-trade-show/
LOCATION:Sturbridge Host Hotel\, Sturbridge \, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20141117T200915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T200915Z
UID:12202-1424944800-1424957400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Nutrition and Organic Certification for Greenhouse Crops
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information and to register. \nFor more information contact: \nTina Smith\, Univ. of Mass\, Amherst 413-545-5306\, Geoffrey Njue\, Univ. of Mass\, Cranberry Exp. Station 508-295-2212 ext. 47\, or Bob Luczai\, Massachusetts Flower Growers Association for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-nutrition-and-organic-certification-for-greenhouse-crops/
LOCATION:D&D Farms Inc.\, 32 Hudson Rd.\, Stow\, MA 01775
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20141119T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T203710Z
UID:12231-1425492000-1425502800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Website Design and Development
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the basics of effective electronic communications\, such as websites\, blogs\, social media\, email newsletters\, SEO\, video\, and mobile\, etc. Carey Baker\, from Midnightson Designs\, will review what information needs to be included in these communication tools and help you understand how the public typically interacts with electronic media. This workshop is designed to help you develop your own websites or enter into an informed conversation with a web designer. We will allow time for small group critiques of participant materials/websites. \nLocal Hero member cost for the workshops is $80 for the complete series or $15 for individual sessions. Non-Local Hero rates are $100 for the complete series or $18 per individual session. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.\n \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/website-design-and-development/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20141216T014908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141216T014908Z
UID:12595-1425549600-1425567600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Labor Management for Farmers\, Session III: Conflict on the Team - Randolph
DESCRIPTION:Conflict on the Team: Effective Leadership & Communication with Farm Employees \nBecome a better manager by learning how to navigate different personalities and developing your leadership style. Through presentation of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI copyright)\, workshop attendees will gain awareness and practical skills in clear communication\, creating a positive work environment and managing a diverse team. These life skills are applicable well beyond the barn or field. Challenge your assumptions about yourself and your employees to increase everyone’s workplace satisfaction. \nHighly-experienced farmers Chris Dutton & Don Zasada will share in-depth lessons learned from hiring\, training & working with hundreds of farm crew members\, including how to adjust farm systems to cope with employee turnover\, dealing with “that one bad apple”\, and developing an engaged\, productive and efficient crew. Practical information will be highlighted. \nPresenters: Daniel Cantor Yalowitz\, Ed.D.\, Graduate School Dean\, School for International Training\, Brattleboro\, VT & Washington\, DC; Chris Dutton\, dairy farmer\, veterinarian & professor\, Vermont Technical College; Don Zasada\, Caretaker Farm\, MA and formerly Director of Agriculture at The Food Project\, MA \nThis workshop will also take place in Williston. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact:\nNOFA Vermont \n\n\n\n\n\nContact Email:\ninfo@nofavt.org\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Phone:\n802-434-4122
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/labor-management-for-farmers-session-iii-conflict-on-the-team-randolph/
LOCATION:Red Schoolhouse\, Vermont Technical College Campus\, 46 So. Randolph Rd\, Randolph\, VT
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150310T143000
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CREATED:20150220T190516Z
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UID:13314-1425985200-1425997800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmers needed for focus groups in MA!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on the affects of healthcare and child care on farm businesses. \nResearchers at the University of Vermont are seeking farmers to participate in listening sessions as part of a study on healthcare and child care. This study is looking at the ways healthcare and child care costs impact farm business in the Northeast and is intended to help develop policy that minimizes the challenges and maximizes the opportunities farm families face when making household-level decisions\, such as healthcare and child care. \n11:00am – 12:30pm: Balancing Work and Family\nHow do children impact your farm operation?\nParticipants must be farmers with children but no other knowledge or experience is needed. \n1:00pm – 2:30pm: Farming and Health\nHow does healthcare impact your farm operation?\nParticipants must be farmers but no other knowledge or experience is needed. \nLunch will be provided and thank you gifts will be given to all participants \nRSVP for one or both sessions to Emily Stengel\n717-669-1666 or estengel@uvm.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-needed-for-focus-groups-in-ma/
LOCATION:Farm Bureau Office\, 249 Lakeside Avenue\, Marlborough\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20141120T234832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T204216Z
UID:12271-1426096800-1426107600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Market Research: Identifying your Customers
DESCRIPTION:This advanced workshop will walk through the process of identifying your business’ target audience and help you develop a clear understanding of your customer’s perception of your brand. Attendees will break into small groups and “workshop” different target audiences. The class will also provide tools to assist business owners in completing their own market research with “core customers” (ideas for identifying top customers\, sample interview questions for top 10 customers\, etc.). Click here to sign up for the class\, or contact Devon Whitney-Deal\, 413-665-7100\, ext. 22 for more information. \nLocal hero members receive a discounted rate of $35 for the three-part series\, or $15 for each individual session. The cost for non-members for all three sessions is $45\, or $18 for individual sessions. Each class includes dinner. For more information contact Devon Whitney-Deal at 413-665-7100\, ext. 22 or sign up below.\nLoading…\n \n\nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/advanced-market-research-identifying-your-customers/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150212T231927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T232635Z
UID:13194-1426154400-1426174200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Kickoff for Landscapers: UMass Extension Landscape Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Spring Kickoff for Landscapers: UMass Extension Landscape Education Day\n\nEvery new year comes with its own challenges for successful maintenance of healthy and attractive landscapes. These challenges include variable and unpredictable weather\, insect pests\, weeds and changing regulations. Join UMass Extension Educators at the UMass Cranberry Research Station in East Wareham for a day of learning about the latest research-based information to help you kick off a successful landscape management season. Topics include early season weed management in the landscape\, 2015 disease and insect pest forecast for woody ornamentals\, troubleshooting problems of annuals and perennials in the landscape\, IPM for landscape and residential turf\, and pruning ornamental trees and shrubs.\n\nCost: $75 includes lunch. \n\nFour pesticide contact hours for categories 29\, 36\, and Applicators License. 1.5 ISA\, 3.5 CFE\, and 1 MCH credits available. MCA\, MCLP and AOLCP credit requested.\n\nTo register or to find more information\, click here.\n\nDate: March 12\, 2015\nTime: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Elks Lodge\, 2855 Cranberry Hwy (Route 6)\, East Wareham\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-kickoff-for-landscapers-umass-extension-landscape-education-day/
LOCATION:Elks Lodge\, 2855 Cranberry Hwy (Route 6)\, East Wareham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20141119T213036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T204405Z
UID:12232-1426181400-1426192200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Place of Sale Design/Merchandising
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce you to techniques that maximize sales once you get someone to your place of sale. Michael McCusker will review effective display options\, store flow\, and other aspects of point of sale design. He will review examples of good and bad designs through a power point presentation with lots of slides of marketing set ups.  This is a great way to evaluate and improve your current market booth space\, store layout\, or farm stand. \nLocal Hero member cost for the workshops is $80 for the complete series or $15 for individual sessions. Non-Local Hero rates are $100 for the complete series or $18 per individual session. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/12232/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150226T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T222505Z
UID:13368-1426327200-1426341600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Blueberries
DESCRIPTION:Blueberries are among the most popular fruits to grow in the home garden.  They are healthful and well suited to grow in our New England conditions  Come learn the basics for growing blueberries in your home landscape or small scale commercial operation.  The workshop will include some hands-on pruning lessons.  Bring your own tools or use ours. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here.  \n workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-blueberries/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150317T175514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T175631Z
UID:13602-1426671000-1426699800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual Vermont Grain Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference will be held on Wednesday\, March 18 in Essex\, Vermont — the theme is Grains in a Diversified Farming System and will feature a keynote address by Paul Muller of Full Belly Farm\, a diversified vegetable and livestock farm in northern California. \nTopics to be addressed include:\nGrowing barley for food\, feed and malt\nGrains in a diversified farming system\nGrowing and processing ancient wheats\nDeveloping a farmer-miller-baker partnership\nGrazing grains for poultry production\nTwo baking sessions\nVendor exhibits and many more sessions! \nTake a look at a short video clip of past conference highlights. \nFor more information or to register\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/11th-annual-vermont-grain-growers-conference/
LOCATION:The Essex Resort\, 70 Essex Way\, Essex\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150212T215233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T215340Z
UID:13183-1426762800-1426777200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Farm Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Thursday\, March 19th 11:00am to 3:00 pm\nThursday\, March 26\, 2015 – 11:00am to 3:00pm\nThursday\, April 2\, 2015 – 11:00am to 3:00pm\nThursday\, April 9\, 2015 – 11:00am to 3:00pm\n\nPlace: Brigham Hill Community Farm\, North Grafton\, MA\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop series is for mid-career producers who are serious about building their financial management and strategic marketing skills. Participants will evaluate their businesses’ overall financial condition and examine the costs and profitability of individual enterprises. With a handle on production costs\, participants will be able to assess their marketing plans and options\, revise their product mix\, and project next year’s profits and cash flow. Each location is limited to 25 participants to facilitate in-depth learning. We encourage multiple people from a farm to attend together. \nThis workshop series is for those serious about acquiring new skills they can apply immediately in their own farm operations. Participants will need to commit to attending the four sessions\, completing homework assignments between sessions\, and applying what they learn to their farm operations. To get the most value from this workshop series\, participants will need to have a Profit and Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet for their farm. \nIn addition to the four classes\, there will be a weekly webinar for people to gain clarity and help with concepts from the previous class. \nTo apply for this program\, please fill out the short questionnaire located at: http://tinyurl.com/nbh6nmk \nPre-registration cost: Application and $25 per farm\nPre-registration Deadline:  Two weeks prior to start of session or until session fills (25 people). \nLevel: Intermediate to advanced \nThis program is funded through a Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Grant funded through USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/advanced-farm-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Brigham Hill Community Farm\, 37 Wheeler Road\, North Grafton\, MA\, 01536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Wilner":MAILTO:Seth.Wilner@unh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150226T222812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T222812Z
UID:13371-1426932000-1426946400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Raspberries & other Bramble Fruit
DESCRIPTION:Raspberries are among the favorite fruits grown in home gardens and offer some of the most challenges to gardeners.  There are many types of ‘bramble’ fruit including summer red\, yellow or black raspberries\, blackberries\, and fall bearing types of all colors.  Each has a somewhat unique growth habit and requires specialized pruning to be most successful. This workshop will provide information on all types of raspberries and an opportunity for hands-on pruning for participants to gain confidence in pruning their own plants at home. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-raspberries-other-bramble-fruit/
LOCATION:Wards Berry Farm\, 614 S. Main Street\, Sharon\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20141119T212445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150316T231545Z
UID:12230-1427306400-1427317200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Branding Communications Curbside 1x1 Final Session
DESCRIPTION:Final session of the winter marketing workshop series. Presenters will be available to meet with attendees through a “sidewalk” café type setting where presenters each have their own table and attendees rotate through presenters to ask specific questions\, follow up or get feedback on aspects of their own marketing plan. For participants who enrolled in the whole series\, this session will allow participants to sign up for additional limited one-on-one support to begin to implement a marketing plan. Dinner will be provided; please RSVP by Monday March 23. \nLocal Hero member cost for the workshops is $80 for the complete series or $15 for individual sessions. Non-Local Hero rates are $100 for the complete series or $18 per individual session. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.\n \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/branding-communications-curbside-1x1-final-session/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150212T232458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T232649Z
UID:13196-1427359500-1427385600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Health for Agriculture and Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Health for Agriculture and Landscapes \nFull day program for all sectors of the agriculture and landscape communities\, including agricultural producers and grounds management professionals. University and national experts on pollinating insects\, protection of pollinators\, and pesticides will share the latest scientific research on factors affecting the health of honeybees and other pollinators\, best practices for sustaining populations\, and minimizing negative impacts with responsible production and land management strategies. \n\nCost is $65 for first registration\, $40/person for each additional registration from the same company. \n\nFour pesticide contact hours for all categories and Applicators License. 5.5 SAF\, 5.5 CFE\, and 1 MCH credits available. MCA\, MCLP and AOLCP credit requested.\nFor more information or to register for the workshop\, click here.\n\nDate: March 26\, 2015\nTime: 8:45 am – 4:00 pm\n Location: Campus Center Auditorium\, UMass Amherst
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pollinator-health-for-agriculture-and-landscapes/
LOCATION:UMass Campus Center Auditorium\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150317T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T170923Z
UID:13605-1427448600-1427459400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solar Thermal for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program \nCome learn about solar thermal technologies\, applications\, and benefits for your farm\, as well as funding opportunities! \n  \nTwo locations: \nMarch 27th 9:30am – 12:30pm\nMassachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\n101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst \nOr \nApril 2nd 9:30am – 12:30pm\nUMass Cranberry Experiment Station\n1 State Bog Road\, East Wareham \n  \nPresenters: Gerry Palano\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Peter McPhee\, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \nTopics: Solar thermal technologies\, applications for your farm and funding opportunities.  \nTo pre-register or receive further information\, please contact Megan Denardo at 413-727-3090 or megan.denardo@cetonline.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solar-thermal-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150212T203919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T204013Z
UID:13171-1427529600-1427563800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:A sample of panels and workshops:\n§  Urban Farming and STEM Education\n§  Soil Nutrition\n§  Urban Food Hubs\n§  Aquaponics\n§  Urban Farming Training Workshop\n§  Biodynamic Growing \n§  Viable and Sustainable Enterprises\n§  Cultural Crop Production\n§  Youth and Urban Agriculture\n§  Farms First: How Urban Ag Can Help Address Food Insecurity\n \nPurchase your tickets today\, this event will sell out!\n$35 Early Bird Registration (until February 23\, 2015)\n$50 Registration (February 24\, 2015 – March 15\, 2015)\n$75 Registration (March 16 – event day)\n  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-ma-urban-farming-conference-tickets-15053067129 \n \nFor more information\, contact Rose Arruda at MDAR; Rose.Arruda@state.ma.us\nFor sponsorship and vendor opportunities\, contact Crystal Johnson Crystal@ISESplanning.com.\n\nPresented by: City Growers and Urban Farming Institute\, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-massachusetts-urban-farming-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150226T221731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T222345Z
UID:13364-1427536800-1427547600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pruning Apple Trees\, the Art & Science
DESCRIPTION:The joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance.   One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees.  This can seem daunting and complicated\, but it’s not!  Not once you understand the principles involved.  Come learn how to properly prune your fruit trees.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning apple trees in order to produce a bountiful crop. \nCost: $50 \nTo register or to find more information\, click here. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-apple-trees-the-art-science/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150226T223144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T223558Z
UID:13373-1428141600-1428156000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Grapes
DESCRIPTION:Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste\, are winter hardy\, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. Sonia Schloemann will help participants through the basics and give them the tools to overcome some of the challenges. Specific topics will include selecting varieties\, planting\, fertilizing\, controlling pests\, pruning\, and vine training.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning and training grapes in order to produce a bountiful crop. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here.  \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-grapes/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150409
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150317T204404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T204404Z
UID:13624-1428364800-1428537599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming Customers to Your Farm Conference
DESCRIPTION:A two-day gathering in Rutland for farmers\, agricultural service providers\, educators\, and others interested in agritourism\, on-farm education\, and direct sales. \nDowntown Rutland’s Paramount Theater and Community College of Vermont will be the venues for speakers and hands-on workshops. \nSpend Tuesday\, April 7 touring a variety of farms in the Rutland region. On Wednesday\, April 8\, learn from experts in agritourism\, on-farm education\, and direct sales — and share your experiences! \nThis is a great chance to learn from… \n\nFarm stay operator\, Beth Kennett\, Liberty Hill Farm\nMarketing consultant\, Pam Knights\, Pam Knights Communications\nFarm tour operator\, Chris Howell\, Vermont Farm Tours\nVermont Fresh Network’s\, Grace Meyer on Dig In VT\nFloating Bridge Food and Farms Cooperative\, Mari Omland\, Green Mountain Girls Farm\nMassachusetts diversified farmer and on-farm dinner extraordinaire\, Elizabeth Almeida\, Fat Moon Farm\nConnecticut farm-based educator and farmer\, Brianne Casadei\, Terra Firma Farm\nSalem\, NY farmer and educator\, Meg Southerland\, Gardenworks Farm \nAnd many more speakers and peers!\n\nFor more information or to register\, click here. \nREGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 23RD
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/welcoming-customers-to-your-farm-conference/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Rutland\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150224T232214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150408T185454Z
UID:13342-1428480000-1428526800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm to Institution Summit at UMass Amherst: Farmer-focused workshops on April 8th
DESCRIPTION:Farmer-focused workshops on April 8th:\n\nSession Presenters: \n\nRachel Armstrong\, Attorney at Farm Commons\nElena Mihaly\, Healthy Communities and Environmental Justice Legal Fellow at the Conservation Law Foundation\n\nFinal Session Description: Facilitated by an attorney from Farm Commons\, attendees will receive a roadmap to the complicated maze of farm employment laws. The path begins with basic farm employment law obligations such as minimum wage and workers compensation. Our roads will diverge as agricultural employment laws give way to standard employment laws when farmers develop strong institutional sales. We will also make pit stops on the subjects of interns\, volunteers\, work-trade arrangements.  We won’t just talk about obligations; participants will learn from farmers who have found solutions for merging the rules with farm realities in their operations.  Finally\, participants will learn about the Legal Services Food Hub\, a resource where farmers can access free legal assistance with their employment contract needs. \n\nDesired Time: 3:45pm – 5:00pm \nSession Title: On Farm Food Safety: Regulations\, Best Practices\, Applied Research \nSession Presenters: \n\nAmanda Kinchla\, Extension Assistant Professor at UMass Amherst\nRich Bonanno\, PhD\, Assoc. Professor at UMass Amherst\nFrank Mangan\, PhD\, Extension Associate Professor at UMass Amherst\nMichael Botelho\, CQP Program Manager at MA Department of Agriculture\n\n\nFinal Session Description: There is a continued growing demand for improved food safety practices from farm-to-fork.  While proposed food regulations will require increased food safety practices\, there is little available to meet these expectations. This session will share the most up-to-date Food Safety Modernization Act regulations relevant to the proposed produce rule\, share strategies in utilizing food safety practices for enhance market access and learn up research efforts conducted at UMass specific to produce safety. \nProposed Symposium: \n\nDecoding On-farm Food Safety Regulation. Topics include:  Sharing the latest status on the proposed FSMA produce rule; Describe produce safety terms: FSMA vs. GAP certification vs good-agricultural practices vs. CPQ\nFood Safety as a channel for enhance market access.\nLessons learned in implementing an on-farm food safety plan\n\n\nApplied research for improved produce safety practices: Wash water quality control tools; Commercially available sanitizers for improved produce washing; Bio-sensor technologies for on-farm microbial testing for agricultural water.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/13342/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150224T192754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150224T192754Z
UID:13339-1428656400-1428678000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Federal Grant Writing Workshop: Learn Successful Strategies for Writing Winning Grants for Local Foods
DESCRIPTION:Do you operate a local food related business\, organization\, or farmers market?  Are you seeking funding to expand your work and impact on the local food system?\nJoin us for a Federal Grant Writing Workshop to learn about federal grants for local food and farmers market promotion projects and how to develop competitive proposals for these funding opportunities.\nThis grant writing workshop will walk participants through all you need to know to navigate and apply for the upcoming 2015 USDA\, Agricultural Marketing Service Farm Bill grants which provide funding for local & regional food system projects including: \n\nLocal Food Promotion Program grant consists of two types of funding\, a planning grant and an implementation grant for a broad variety of food system activities including: growing\, aggregating\, processing\, or selling regionally produced food.\nThe Farmers Market Promotion Program grant is designed to support direct-to-consumer farm marketing activities and promotion.\n\nNo-cost\, and open to the public\nRefreshments provided  \nTraining Date\, Time\, and Location:\n \nFriday\, April 10\, 2015\n9:00-3:00\n \nHartman’s Herb Farm\n1026 Old Dana Road\nBarre\, MA 01005\n \n \nRegister Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GNTXVBK \nLink to Project Website: http://www.amsta.net/\nLink to Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AMSTAproject\n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/federal-grant-writing-workshop-learn-successful-strategies-for-writing-winning-grants-for-local-foods/
LOCATION:Hartman’s Herb Farm\, 1026 Old Dana Road\, Barre\, MA\, 01005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150226T223449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T223635Z
UID:13375-1428746400-1428757200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plants in Massachusetts: What\, Why\, Where and How
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explain the characteristics that make a plant invasive and where these plants are considered to be troublesome in New England. Suggestions for effective management of several of the most common invasive culprits will be provided. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/invasive-plants-in-massachusetts-what-why-where-and-how/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150310T175723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T211354Z
UID:13505-1429088400-1429104600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:LAND: The foundation of a healthy food system
DESCRIPTION:PVGrows 2015 Spring Forum \nREGISTER TODAY!  \nThe forum will be followed by a MA Food Plan Listening Session from 2:00 – 3:30pm \n\nJust as a house needs a strong foundation to support it over time\, farmers need secure access to land to produce food. Land is the foundation of our food system. \n\nHow does access to farmland fit into a vision of creating a healthy\, resilient\, and equitable food system?\nHow can we ensure that farmland is available and protected for future generations?\nWhat is the connection between food access and farmland access?\nWhat can urban and rural communities learn from one another about accessing land for food production?\nJoin us for the PVGrows 2015 Spring Forum to learn about the important role that secure access to land plays in our food system – and how we can all work to strengthen this foundation.\n\nAt the PVGrows Spring Forum we will explore topics related to land access including land affordability\, land transfer and succession planning\, land conservation\, farm and food business financing\, farm viability\, and food access. \n\nLearn why secure access to farmland is vital to creating a healthy\, resilient\, and equitable food system in the Pioneer Valley.\nUnderstand the barriers facing producers who are trying to gain secure access to rural and urban farmland.\nGet introduced to the diverse approaches available for overcoming these barriers including conservation easements\, shared ownership\, and creative leasing.\nHear stories of innovative approaches to land access and partnerships in rural and urban settings and meet with local people working on these issues.\n\nCommunity support is critical to help farmers access\, hold\, and transfer land – and to keep working farms viable for future generations. Join us to learn more! \nLike past Forums\, the 2015 Spring Forum will include interactive sessions\, structured networking\, opportunities for collaboration\, and a locally grown lunch. This event is open to anyone interested in and working for a healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley. \nWhat is a PVGrows Forum?  \n\nThis event is open to anyone working for a healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley.\nSpace is limited to 130.\nForum Registration is $0-50\, sliding scale and includes a locally grown lunch.\nRegistration Required.  REGISTER HERE\n\nFor more information about the event\, visit the PVGrows website. \nWednesday\, April 15th from 9:00am – 1:30pm\nOpen Square – Mill 1\, Holyoke\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/land-the-foundation-of-a-healthy-food-system/
LOCATION:Open Square- Mill 1\, 4 Open Square Way\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150226T224128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T224137Z
UID:13377-1429351200-1429365600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Apple Orchard Fruiting Wall!
DESCRIPTION:Your fruiting wall will produce two bushels each of five apple varieties in just 3 years from planting using just over 100 square feet of backyard! We will spend some time indoors talking about site\, variety\, rootstock selection\, planting\, and annual care (including pest management) of your fruiting apple wall. Then\, we will go outdoors and actually plant the orchard from start to finish including site preparation\, fertilization\, pruning\, and tree support.  Voila! Instant orchard. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch or purchase lunch at Farmers’ Market. \nCost: $65 \nFor more information or to register\, click here.  \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/backyard-apple-orchard-fruiting-wall/
LOCATION:Marshfield Fairgrounds Admin Building\, 140 Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150324T200025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150417T003113Z
UID:13692-1429551000-1429561800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Discover Local Beverages and Network at CISA's Spring Grower/Buyer Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Farmers\, buyers\, and specialty producers\, join us for this networking event and get an in-depth look at beverages using locally grown ingredients. Our local ag “scene” includes quite a few beverage producers making wine\, mead\, hard cider\, and beer in the Pioneer Valley. Andrea Stanley from Valley Malt and Nate L’Etoile from Four Star Farms will share their role in growing local hops and processing malt from local grains. Local Hero beverage producers will be offering samples of their products and answering questions. All Local Hero farmers are invited\, as are restaurant owners\, chefs\, produce managers\, and other buyers\, so come build new relationships! Light refreshments will be provided by Mi Tierra. Please RSVP to Devon Whitney-Deal or call 413-665-7100\, ext. 22 by Friday\, April 17th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/discover-local-beverages-and-network-at-cisas-spring-growerbuyer-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Mi Tierra Restaurant\, 48 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150324T200440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150330T225234Z
UID:13695-1429812000-1429819200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Google Analytics- Analyze & Improve your Web Performance
DESCRIPTION:This advanced class will teach you how to use Google Analytics to understand how people find and use your website. Carey Baker\, from Midnightson Designs\, will explain the wealth of information available through Google Analytics\, and how to use this information to analyze the traffic flow on your website\, improve the impact and usability of your website\, and think strategically about online advertising. This is the first session in a two-part series on advanced web marketing. Dinner will be provided; cost is $12 for Local Hero members / $15 for non-members. Please RSVP by Tuesday\, April 21 to Kristen Wilmer at 413-665-7100\, ext. 12. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/google-analytics-analyze-improve-you-web-performance/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150226T224547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T224547Z
UID:13379-1429956000-1429963200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Insect Pests & Diseases of Apples- and how to manage them
DESCRIPTION:One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them.  Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on\, scouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc. will be covered. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/insect-pests-diseases-of-apples-and-how-to-manage-them/
LOCATION:Newton Community Farm\, 303 Nahanton Street\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T120243
CREATED:20150226T224827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T224827Z
UID:13381-1429956000-1429963200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Soil- Testing & Amending your Garden Soil
DESCRIPTION:Healthy soils are essential for raising healthy crops.  In this workshop you will learn the basics of soil composition\, microbial life and structure  as they relate to the home garden\, as well as the nitty gritty on soil testing\, amendments and fertilizers needed to maintain crop health each season and build your garden’s soil over time. An annual soil test is invaluable for assessing the quality and nutrient status of your soil so in this hands-on workshop you will learn how to take a representative soil sample\, test soil pH\, and compaction.  We’ll go over the types of soil tests available and how to interpret results for vegetable crops with a soil test in hand. Walk away with a free soil test from the UMass Soil Lab and the skills needed to take your own samples. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/healthy-soil-testing-amending-your-garden-soil/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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