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SUMMARY:Avoid Compaction: Plant Garlic Into Your Cover Crop!
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you looking to optimize your on-farm cover cropping systems and identify opportunities to decrease the compaction of your soil?  Planting garlic or a variety of other foods into your cover crop is a great way to optimize your fields\, decrease the compaction levels of your soil\, and increase the nutrient availability. \nDuring this event\, Chuck Currie of Freedom Food Farm will walk us through this process\, and demonstrate how to minimize compaction\, which is often propelled by tillage and frequent tractor passes.  We’ll tour their fields and get a look at the variety of equipment they use to enhance their no-till farming practices\, such as: a water wheel transplanter with a no-till coulter\, a no-till drill to plant cover crop\, and mulch transferring equipment. \nLearn about and discuss which methods may work best for your farm\, and identify opportunities for improving your own systems for healthier soil and increased productivity– right before we get ready to plant our garlic! \nEvent Details:\n\nDate:  September 24\, 1:00-4:00pm\nLocation: Freedom Food Farm\, 471 Leonard Street\, Raynham\, MA 02767 United States\nPrice: Sliding scale $30/$50/$70 (Full Scholarships available: Apply here)\n\nQuestions? Contact Hannah McDonald\, NOFA/Mass Events Manager\, at events@nofamass.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/avoid-compaction-plant-garlic-into-your-cover-crop/
LOCATION:Freedom Food Farm\, 471 Leonard St.\, Raynham\, MA\, 02767\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T120000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:This free presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting and managing their venture. Topics will include: \n\nIntroduction and need for planning\nBasic business plan format\nChoosing your legal form of organization\nMarketing\, market planning and research\nCash flow projections\nFinancial statements\nFinancing\n\nThere will also be an overview of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s programs and services. The presentation will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses\, and will include capital\, counseling and contracting information. \nOreste Varela\, branch manager of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Springfield\, will be a speaker. Also presenting from the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center\, Western Regional Office will be Allen Kronick\, senior business advisor or Anita Eliason\, senior business advisor. \nThere is no charge for these workshops\, but pre-registration is required. This workshop is offered on several convenient dates. If a date is not listed below\, the class is full or registration is closed. A Zoom link for the webinar will be emailed to you immediately after registration from centeric@clients.msbdc.org. Please add this email to your safe sender list. \nDates & Times: Typically held on the first Monday (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.) and third Thursday (9:00 a.m. – 12 noon) of the month – click on your date selection below to register\nLocation: Online\nCost: No charge\nContact:  MSBDC Western Regional Office at 413-577-1768 or ppawlosk@umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/basics-of-starting-your-business/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T150000
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SUMMARY:Labor-Movement Workshop at Old Friends Farm
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \n\n\nThe Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential\, increase efficiency and extend career longevity. Time will be spent practicing four basic movement patterns: hinge\, squat\, push and pull\, along with kneeling patterns\, rotation and core stability. Each participant will leave with tips to improve their overall movement health + wellness. \nThis workshop is coordinated and led by Labor-Movement with Support from CISA. The event will be held at Old Friends Farm in Amherst\, MA. \nPresenter: Cynthia Flores has 20 years of experience with vegetable farming and now specializes in movement training for farmers and farm workers. She is a Certified Personal Trainer\, Functional Movement Systems specialist and a Licensed Massage Therapist focusing on integrative sports techniques. Labor-Movement was founded in 2020 with the goal of working with individuals and groups of farmers that want to move better to extend career longevity and live happier lives. \nThis workshop is FREE of cost to farmers and farm workers in Massachusetts. The workshop is funded through a partnership with Northeast Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) and supported by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under Award Number 2021-70027-34693\, awarded to Labor-Movement LLC. \nDATE: Thursday\, September 28th\, 1-3pm \nLOCATION: Old Friends Farm\, Amherst\, MA \nLIMIT: 15 participants per event \nCOST: $0 for Massachusetts farmers\, farm workers. \nRegister here! There are several workshops available in Massachusetts. To select the workshop at Old Friends Farm\, make sure to select the checkbox next to this event. After registering please check your Junk/Spam for a confirmation email. A second email will be sent with a pre-workshop survey & location information. Pre-workshop survey submission is required as part of the grant project. \nContact Cynthia at cynthia@labor-movement.com with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/labor-movement-2023/
LOCATION:Old Friends Farm\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T153000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Walk at Atlas Farm: Tillage-Reduced Cover Cropping and Planting Methods for Brassicas
DESCRIPTION:Join Gideon Porth of Atlas Farm and Julie Fine of American Farmland Trust for a field walk exploring innovative approaches to tillage reduction on organic farms. Gideon will showcase the initial results of two trials. One trial is utilizing multiple cover crops\, including oats and peas\, followed by buckwheat\, to prepare for no-till transplanting fall kale. The second trial is using a zone-builder to plant brassica crops into rye-vetch cover crops. Gideon will share the background of the trials\, the equipment\, and the operations involved\, and participants will be able to compare each treatment with its standard tillage control. \nJulie Fine\, New England Climate and Agriculture Specialist will discuss challenges and innovations in regional efforts at tillage reduction on mechanized organic farms\, and share resources for farmers. \nWe will round out the afternoon with farmer-to-farmer Q&A and discussion. \nSpeaker: Gideon Porth has been farming since college and has been the owner/operator of Atlas Farm since 2004. He has grown Atlas Farm from a 2.5-acre rented plot to a 120-acre certified organic farm growing year-round for the local and regional produce market. Gideon and the Atlas Farm team strive to constantly evolve their farming systems to serve as a model for resource-conscious\, ecological farming methods. \nSpeaker: Julie Fine\, New England Climate and Agriculture Specialist for American Farmland Trust has worked on dairy and vegetable farms in MA\, CA\, and New Zealand over the last 20 years before settling in western Massachusetts. In 2018\, she earned an MS in plant and soil science from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst researching the effects of winter-killed cover crops on nutrient cycling\, weed suppression\, and soil health. Through relationships with farmers across the Northeast\, Julie has seen the agricultural and climate challenges that food producers face and is dedicated to working together toward site-specific solutions for climate adaptation\, soil health\, and sustainable food production. \nLocation: 635 River Rd\, Deerfield\, MA 01342 \nClick here to learn more and to register for the event!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-health-field-walk-at-atlas-farm-tillage-reduced-cover-cropping-and-planting-methods-for-brassicas/
LOCATION:Atlas Farm\, 635 River Rd Deerfield\, MA 01342
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230825T222403Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Law Basics
DESCRIPTION:Farm employment law feels intimidating but with just a few key rules and operating principles\, the farm or ranch business can navigate this potential minefield with confidence. This webinar will teach the fundamentals of farm employment law including classifying workers and the obligations of every farm employer. Folks will learn where they need to learn more and where they can sit back with confidence\, no matter where they are in their farming journey. Led by Chloe Forkner Johnson from Farm Commons\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering farmers to solve their own business law challenges in a community of support. To access their robust library of farm law print guides\, podcasts\, video tutorials\, checklists\, and more\, visit farmcommons.org. \nAbout Farm Commons: Farm Commons is a national nonprofit organization specializing in legal education for farmers. Our mission is to empower farmers to resolve their own business law issues within an ecosystem of support. Through education\, leadership development and community-based problem solving around business law\, agricultural communities become stronger and more resilient. The result is a legacy of sustainable farms and a community-based food system for everyone. At Farm Commons\, paperwork is powerful. \nDate: September 28\, 3pm \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/employment-law-basics/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230929T133607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T133607Z
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SUMMARY:Legislation to Support Agritourism in the United States
DESCRIPTION:On August 11\, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan AGRITOURISM Act. This legislation would create an Office of Agritourism in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to represent the interests of agritourism businesses and consolidate federal resources to sustain agritourism businesses\, such as loans\, grants\, and broadband connectivity programs. At this webinar\, we will be joined by legislative leaders in the process\, including the author of the legislation\, Representative Jennifer Wexton from Virginia. Legislative leaders will present information about the purpose and intent of the bill\, along with anticipatied actions and timelines. Webinar participants will be invited to ask questions about the legislation\, as well as discuss ways to assist in the process and advocate for agritourism support in the U.S. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, participants should call or email Amber Hunt at 802-656-7531 or amber.hunt@uvm.edu so we may assist you. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legislation-to-support-agritourism-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230929T134645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T134910Z
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SUMMARY:MassGrown Wellness Presentation
DESCRIPTION:MDAR invites you to an overview presentation on the peer support network MassGrown Wellness is working to create in our state to support the mental health and wellness of the Massachusetts’s agricultural community. \nOn Wednesday\, October 4\, 2023\, MassGrown Wellness will be holding a 1-hour online meeting from 6:00 – 7:00 pm to discuss the program\, gain your insights and discuss our plan for peer group leadership opportunities. \nOur vision for the program is to assemble a group of farmers and ag service providers who want to offer support to farmers experiencing stressful times. We will offer to train you in the basics of (1) core resources available to help farmers in Massachusetts and (2) how to offer nonjudgmental active listening that helps others feel heard and reduce their stress. \nFarmers seeking to connect with other farmers will then be able to reach out to MassGrown Wellness trained peers. You are primarily offering to simply talk with a fellow farmer so that they may feel support and do not feel isolated with their challenges. \nThe purpose of this event is to:\n•    Meet and connect with other farmers in Massachusetts.\n•    Learn about the statewide peer support network MDAR is developing.\n•    Receive information about how to join farmers supporting one another in our state.\n•    Learn about MassGrown Wellness and the available resources. \nTo register\, please email Greg.Porell@mass.gov with your interest and get link to the online meeting site. For more information\, you may also contact Greg at 617-803-7117. \nIf you are interested and can’t make the event\, please reach out and we can provide you with a link to the recording of the overview and you can gauge your interest in participating. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massgrown-wellness-presentation/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230825T222858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T222858Z
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SUMMARY:Adding Value to Your Product Line
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome the return of popular guest speaker\, Laura Jensen a.k.a. The Pig Nerd. As a fellow farmer\, Laura will share her expertise from her 6+ years of experience in retail meat sales from her on-farm store front and butcher shop\, Jensen Reserve. \nThis ‘Pennies Make Dollars’ approach will cover every aspect of “What can you do at home and with your processor” including the legalities of it all in her return to FACT. \nHolding multiple food production licenses\, including federal value added programs\, she will help you define your options and add greater profit to your bottom line through a higher carcass yield. \nDate: October 5th\, 1pm  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/adding-value-to-your-product-line/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230925T173129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T210823Z
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SUMMARY:Hedgerows for Food and Diversity; Agroforestry on Farms and Homesteads
DESCRIPTION:With Jono Neiger as our workshop leader\, we’ll first look at Many Hands Organic Farm through the lens of whole systems design. We will explore\, and literally dig into\, areas of the farm to see how the complexity of soils\, water\, vegetation\, microclimates\, and more are interwoven and incorporated into farm management. Finally\, we will look at specific field edges to see how they might become multi-functional hedgerows.  We’ll walk through hedgerow design- looking at specific edges\, identifying tree species\, installation\, and management strategies. \nHedgerows are an agroforestry strategy that goes far back into human landscape management- where trees\, shrubs with other plants are employed and orchestrated to function in many ways.   They can function as windbreaks\, fuel\, fodder\, pollination\, habitat\, carbon sinks\, and much more. These field and farm edges provide an opportunity to separate and interconnect parts of the landscape. Design and planning of hedgerows are both simple and complex and a chance to diversify the farm. \nWhen: Saturday\, October 7\, 2023\, 10 am – 3 pm\, with potluck lunch\nWhere: Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, MA \nJono Neiger is a founder and agroforestry planner at Regenerative Design Group Cooperative\, in western Massachusetts with 30+ years of professional experience in agroforestry\, permaculture\, ecological land and site planning\, conservation\, and restoration. He holds a B.S. degree in Forest Biology and a Masters in Landscape Planning and Design and authored The Permaculture Promise. He operates Big River Chestnuts\, a chestnut agroforestry farm in Sunderland\, Massachusetts. \nPrice for the workshop: $50-$100. Register online at https://mhof.net/events-workshops/ \nQuestions: Contact farm@mhof.net or 978-257-1192
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hedgerows-for-food-and-diversity-agroforestry-on-farms-and-homesteads/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Regenerative Design Group":MAILTO:info@regenerativedesigngroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230905T145953Z
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SUMMARY:Building Soil Health with Mushroom Compost
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin us in our journey of diving deep into the world of compost and mushroom substrate. Throughout the day\, we’ll be looking into the living world of soil and mycelium and sensing how to integrate spent mushroom substrate into home and small-scale farm composting systems. Learn about Woven Roots Farm’s no-till\, hand-scale\, growing\, composting\, mulching\, and harvesting practices\, and how mushroom substrate is being incorporated into their farming practices. \nMushroom substrate is an amazing way to increase the bioactivity of your compost\, making your soil rich and nutrients more accessible to plants. We will be looking at compost at all stages: mixing it ourselves\, observing a well-inoculated sample\, and spreading compost on our beds. We’ll also take a close look at compost throughout the inoculation process via microscopes\, guiding you to know what to look for on your own. For those that don’t have a microscope at home\, this is a great chance to learn how to build one using simple materials and a smartphone. DIY kits will be for sale. Afterwards\, you’ll be able to sense into making your own beautiful mushroom compost blend\, look for the creatures who make compost happen\, and apply this knowledge to your very own beds. Click here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: October 8 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Woven Roots Farm\, 12 McCarty Road\, Tyringham\, MA 01264 \nPrice: $75 – $135\n\nQuestions? Contact Hannah McDonald\, NOFA/Mass Events Manager\, at events@nofamass.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-soil-health-with-mushroom-compost/
LOCATION:Woven Roots Farm\, 12 McCarty Road\, Tyringham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
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SUMMARY:Dynamic Forests Walk
DESCRIPTION:Healthy forests are important for clean water\, wildlife habitat\, wood products\, and providing climate benefits.  Join us for a forest tour in the Berkshire Foothills to learn from foresters and biologists how forest planning and management can build a resilient landscape.  We will have the chance to see several different forest treatments that were completed at various points in time over the last 20 years.  They will provide excellent opportunities to see how these woodlands have responded and how these projects complement the larger forest and the needs of wildlife.  This is a fantastic learning opportunity if you are curious about how forests are managed and how you can approach forest planning on your own woodlot or community forest. \nLocation: Tunxis Club\, Tollard\, MA \nThe workshop is free but please RSVP by contacting Matt DiBona at mdibona@nwtf.net or call/text 302-943-3239.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dynamic-forests-walk/
LOCATION:Tunxis Club\, Tollard\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230825T223410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T223410Z
UID:44442-1696924800-1696957200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Forming an LLC
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about the details of an LLC\, you’re not alone! Most farmers choose the LLC as their preferred business structure. The good news is that forming one is quite simple. But at the same time\, farmers and ranchers need to know a few keys to ensure they get the benefits they’re expecting from this entity. We’ll do a quick recap of why an LLC is a good risk management tool before going into how to form one\, which best practices to implement after it’s formed\, and regular obligations to keep the LLC in top legal shape. Even farmers who have had an LLC for years will learn some things about how to preserve their resilience. Led by staff from Farm Commons\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering farmers to solve their own business law challenges in a community of support. To access their robust library of farm law print guides\, podcasts\, video tutorials\, checklists\, and more\, visit www.farmcommons.org. \nFarm Commons is a national nonprofit organization specializing in legal education for farmers. Our mission is to empower farmers to resolve their own business law issues within an ecosystem of support. Through education\, leadership development and community-based problem solving around business law\, agricultural communities become stronger and more resilient. The result is a legacy of sustainable farms and a community-based food system for everyone. At Farm Commons\, paperwork is powerful. \nDate: October 10\, 3pm  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forming-an-llc/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230929T152842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T152842Z
UID:44786-1697045400-1697049000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship 2024 - Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:These cohort-based learning opportunities are for farmers and agricultural advisors in the Northeast and Midwest who are interested in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and planning\, as well as peer-to-peer networking and support. Programs will run in the following topic areas: \n\nDiversified agriculture and agroforestry producers and advisors in the Northeast\nWomen and non-binary vegetable and small fruit producers and advisors in the Northeast and Midwest\nRow crop producers and advisors in the Midwest\n\nAn informational webinar will be held on October 11th\, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. At this webinar\, we will give an overview of the program and give instructions about submitting an application. Live Q&A will happen in the webinar\, and a recording will be posted at https://www.adaptationfellows.net/blog. Register for the webinar here.  \nFor more information and a description of the program\, please visit our website. \nIf you have questions related to this application\, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Schattman by email (rachel.schattman@maine.edu).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-adaptation-and-mitigation-fellowship-2024-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230921T143226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T150043Z
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SUMMARY:Setting Goals for a Food Business / Estableciendo objetivos para una empresa de alimentos
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWhether you’re starting\, growing\, or taking on a leadership role in a food business\, you get to define what you want your success to look like. Join Stevie Schafenacker\, independent farm and food business advisor\, for an interactive online workshop about different approaches to goal setting for food businesses. We’ll talk about how to set goals that help you stay focused on what you want to achieve. \n\nWednesday\, October 18th\, 6-7:30pm \nLocation: remote (Zoom)\nPlease register here by October 11th.\n\nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing and Managing a Food Business Fall Series. Click here for more information.  \nQuestions or requesting interpretation? Contact Caitlin Marquis\, (413) 588-5562. \n\nEstableciendo objetivos para una empresa de alimentos\n¡Registrar aquí! \nYa sea que esté iniciando\, creciendo o asumiendo un rol de liderazgo en un negocio de alimentos\, usted puede definir cómo quiere que sea su éxito. Únase a Stevie Schafenacker\, asesor independiente de empresas agrícolas y alimentarias\, para un taller interactivo en línea sobre diferentes enfoques para el establecimiento de objetivos para las empresas alimentarias. Hablaremos sobre cómo establecer metas que lo ayuden a mantenerse enfocado en lo que desea lograr. \n\n18 de octubre\, 6-7:30pm\nLugar: Zoom\nRegístrese antes de 11 octubre aquí \n\nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Caitlin Marquis\, cmarquis@collaborative.org o (413) 588-5562.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/setting-goals-for-a-food-business-estableciendo-objetivos-para-una-empresa-de-alimentos/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230316T181332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T014943Z
UID:42736-1697882400-1697931000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Talleres Por Agricultores - Nuestras Raices
DESCRIPTION:¡Nuestras Raíces está comenzando el segundo año de Nuestros Finqueros Empresas de Formación este més! En nuestro primer taller aprenderemos sobre como germinar semillas dentro de su casa. Este taller será en Marzo 25 desde las 10 – 11:30 AM en la Finca\, a 24 Jones Ferry Rd.\, Holyoke.  \nPara solicitar\, llene este formulario \nTalleres Por Agricultores (10-11:30am\, 24 Jones Ferry Rd\, Hoyoke) \n\n3/25\, 10am-11:30am – Germinar Semillas\n4/22\, 10am-11:30am – Prep. La Tierra y Plantar\n5/13\, 10am-11:30am – Compost y Fertilidad\n6/24\, 10am-11:30am – “Plagas!”\n7/22\, 10am-11:30am – Cultivos De Cobertura\n8/26\, 10am-11:30am – Negocio Agricola\n9/23\, 10am-11:30am – Cultivos Perennes\n10/21\, 10am-11:30am – Almacenar Semillas\n\nInvitamos a productores comerciales\, agricultores principiantes\, jardineros\, veteranos\, jóvenes\, y otros miembros de la comunidad a asistir a uno\, dos\, o a todos los talleres. Aquellos que asistan a todos los talleres recibirán asistencia económica para herramientas\, semillas\, alquiler de finca\, y otras necesidades de su finca\, jardín\, o empresa. \n¡Todos los talleres serán bilingües y gratis! Los participantes aprenderán sobre diferentes temas\, recibirán asistencia técnica de expertos de la Universidad de Massachusetts\, y tendrán la oportunidad de establecer conexiones y explorar recursos disponibles con los socios de Nuestras Raíces los cuales son representantes de el USDA NRCS y FSA\, Massachusetts Departamento de Recursos Agricultura\, y otros agricultores y productores locales. \nPara solicitar\, llene este formulario o visite nuestra oficina en el 329 Main St.\, Holyoke (abierto a las 9am – 5pm\, Lunes-Viernes). Para preguntas\, contacte a Elena Woodworth a ewoodworth@nuestras-raices.org o (413) 640-9539. \n\n\n\nNuestras Raíces is launching our second year of the Nuestros Finqueros Training Enterprises this month! Our first workshop\, where we will learn about seed starting indoors\, will take place on March 25th from 10 – 11:30 AM at la Finca on 24 Jones Ferry Rd.\, Holyoke.  \nRegister here! \nWorkshops (10-11:30am\, 24 Jones Ferry Rd\, Hoyoke): \n\n3/25\, 10am-11:30am – Seed Germination\n4/22\, 10am-11:30am – Prepping Land to Plant\n5/13\, 10am-11:30am – Compost\n6/24\, 10am-11:30am – Pests\n7/22\, 10am-11:30am – Cover Cropping\n8/26\, 10am-11:30am – Agricultural Business\n9/23\, 10am-11:30am – Perennial Crops\n10/21\, 10am-11:30am – Storing Seeds\n\nWe invite commercial producers\, beginner farmers\, gardeners\, veterans\, youth\, and other interested community members to attend one\, two\, or all workshops. Those who attend all 8 workshops will receive a stipend for tools\, seeds\, farmland rent\, or other supplies needed for their farm\, garden\, or business. \nAll workshops are bilingual and free of charge! Participants will learn about a range of agricultural topics\, receive one-on-one technical assistance from UMass experts\, and get the opportunity to network and explore available resources with Nuestras Raíces’ community partners such as representatives from the USDA NRCS and FSA\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, and other local farmers and producers. \nTo apply\, fill out this form or visit our office at 329 Main St.\, Holyoke (open 9am-5pm\, Mon-Fri). For questions about the program\, contact Elena Woodworth at ewoodworth@nuestras-raices.org or (413) 640-9539.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/talleres-por-agricultores-nuestras-raices/
LOCATION:24 Jones Ferry Rd\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230921T151523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T214820Z
UID:44706-1698170400-1698175800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Developing a Business Plan/Desarrollo de un plan de negocios
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you ready to turn your food business dream into a plan? Come learn about how to research\, estimate\, and pull together all the pieces of a business plan in this online workshop presented by Stevie Schafenacker\, independent farm and food business advisor. We’ll spend most of our time focusing on creating a plan that’s by you and for you\, but we’ll also talk about components of a business plan that are essential to applying for funding. \n\nOctober 24th\, 6-7:30pm \nLocation: remote (Zoom)\nRegister by October 17 here\n\nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing and Managing a Food Business Fall Series. Click here for more information.  \nQuestions or requesting interpretation? Contact Caitlin Marquis\, (413) 588-5562. \n\nDesarrollo de un plan de negocios\n¡Registrar aquí! \n¿Está listo para convertir su sueño de negocio de alimentos en un plan? Venga a aprender cómo investigar\, estimar y reunir todas las piezas de un plan de negocios en este taller en línea presentado por Stevie Schafenacker\, asesor independiente de empresas agrícolas y alimentarias. Pasaremos la mayor parte de nuestro tiempo enfocándonos en crear un plan hecho por usted y para usted.pero también hablaremos de los componentes de un plan de negocios que son esenciales para solicitar financiación. \n\n24 de octubre\, 6-7:30pm\nLugar: Zoom\nRegístrese antes de 17 octubre aquí \n\nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Caitlin Marquis\, cmarquis@collaborative.org o (413) 588-5562.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/developing-a-business-plan/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20231017T204121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T204121Z
UID:44911-1698321600-1698327000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Livestock Producer Grants Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Got cows? We’ve got a webinar for you! The American Farmland Trust has $1.2 million dollars courtesy of NRCS RCPP to distribute to livestock farmers for projects that will improve your soil quality. There is something for everyone\, projects include but are not limited to; soil amendments\, nutrient management plans\, cover cropping\, cropland to pasture conversion\, riparian buffer plantings\, and much more! The webinar will provide an opportunity to connect with Max Breiteneicher who is drafting the required conservation plans for those who apply.  Other funding opportunities available through AFT will also be discussed. \nRegister here! \nWhen: Thursday October 26\, 2023 at Noon \nWhere: Zoom (register to receive zoom link) \nQuestions? Contact: Kristina.Smith@mass.gov
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/livestock-producer-grants-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230825T223901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T223901Z
UID:44444-1698498000-1698503400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:From the Cell to the Rail: The science of meat quality and yield
DESCRIPTION:Regardless of species\, proper management and nutrition are critical to maximizing the genetic potential of your animals. In this presentation\, Jennifer Martin with Colorado State will explore the scientific underpinnings of muscle\, fat\, and bone development and the impacts of management and nutrition on the quality and yield of livestock species. \nDate: October 28\, 1pm  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/from-the-cell-to-the-rail-the-science-of-meat-quality-and-yield/
LOCATION:Remote (Free)
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230825T224503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T224503Z
UID:44446-1698861600-1698867000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Getting Your Farm Funded: Understanding FACT's Fund a Farmer Grants
DESCRIPTION:Looking for funding that can help talk your farm to the next humane farming level? One that’s easy to apply for and report on? Look no further FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer grant program is the perfect way yo improve the lives of the livestock on your farm. In this session former FACT Humane Farming Director\, Larissa McKenna and FACT’s Humane Farming Manager\, Samantha Gasson will be joined by the fabulous Kara Shannon\, ASPCA’s Director of Farm Animal Welfare Policy\, Response and Engagement (a major underwriter of FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer grants) to discuss the Fund-a-Farmer grant process and application tidbits. If you’re planning on applying this year you won’t want to miss this informative session. \nDate: November 1\, 6pm  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/getting-your-farm-funded-understanding-facts-fund-a-farmer-grants/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230922T215511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T223648Z
UID:44712-1699466400-1699471800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making a Value-Added Food Product: The Essentials / Elaborar un producto alimenticio con valor agregado: lo esencial
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nLooking to take local produce and turn it into jam\, salsa\, or something else? This workshop is for you. Join the folks from the Massachusetts Agriculture Innovation Center and the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center for an overview of what it takes to make a value-added food product. We’ll cover some food safety basics\, options for where to make your product\, and an overview of regulatory requirements and licensing. \n\nWednesday November 8th\, 6-7pm\nLocation: remote (Zoom)\nRegister by November 1 here\n\nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing and Managing a Food Business Fall Series. Click here for more information.  \nQuestions or requesting interpretation? Contact Caitlin Marquis\, (413) 588-5562. \n\nElaborar un producto alimenticio con valor agregado: lo esencial\n¡Registrar aquí! \n¿Quiere tomar productos locales y convertirlos en mermelada\, salsa o algo más? Este taller es para ti. Únase a la gente del Centro de Innovación Agrícola de Massachusetts y del Centro de Procesamiento de Alimentos del Oeste de Massachusetts para obtener una descripción general de lo que se necesita para elaborar un producto alimenticio con valor agregado. Cubriremos algunos conceptos básicos de seguridad alimentaria\, opciones sobre dónde fabricar su producto y una descripción general de los requisitos reglamentarios y las licencias. \n\n8 de noviembre\, 6-7pm\nLugar: Zoom\nRegístrese antes de 1 noviembre aquí \n\nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Caitlin Marquis\, cmarquis@collaborative.org o (413) 588-5562.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/making-a-value-added-food-product-the-essentials-elaborar-un-producto-alimenticio-con-valor-agregado-lo-esencial/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230911T205633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T205633Z
UID:44578-1700049600-1700053200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Health Connector for Business: Affordable\, Flexible Health Insurance
DESCRIPTION:This information session will focus on health insurance options available to small employers and their employees through Health Connector for Business at www.MAhealthconnector.org/business. We’ll also review available options for sole proprietors and owner-only groups who do not yet have the employees to qualify for a small group plan through the Health Connector for Business. \nThe agenda includes: \n\nCoverage options for small employers through Health Connector for Business\nFlexible Employee Choice models\nExclusive cost-saving benefits through the Health Connector for Business\, such as the ConnectWell rebate program and the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit\nHealth insurance options for sole proprietors and owner-only groups not eligible for small-group coverage\n\nWe hope you will join us for this informative and important session. Sign up and learn about the many resources offered through the Massachusetts Health Connector.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/health-connector-for-business-affordable-flexible-health-insurance/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230922T215352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T215352Z
UID:44714-1700071200-1700076600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Running a Food Business from your Home / Dirigiendo un negocio de alimentos desde tu casa
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nYes\, you can run a food business out of your own home kitchen! Bri Dupras from Franklin Regional Council of Governments will cover the MA cottage industry food laws\, and talk about how to get your home kitchen certified. We’ll also cover how you can sell foods you make at home and which permits you need. \n\nWednesday November 15th\, 6-7:30\nLocation: remote (Zoom)\nRegister by November 8 here\n\nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing and Managing a Food Business Fall Series. Click here for more information.  \nQuestions or requesting interpretation? Contact Caitlin Marquis\, (413) 588-5562. \n\nDirigiendo un negocio de alimentos desde tu casa\n¡Registrar aquí! \nSí\, ¡puede administrar un negocio de alimentos desde la cocina de su propia casa! Bri Dupras del Consejo Regional de Gobiernos de Franklin cubrirá las leyes alimentarias de la industria artesanal de Massachusetts y hablará sobre cómo obtener la certificación de la cocina de su hogar. También cubriremos cómo puede vender alimentos que prepara en casa y qué permisos necesita. \n\n15 de noviembre 6-7:30pm\nLugar: Zoom\nRegístrese antes de 8 noviembre aquí \n\nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Caitlin Marquis\, cmarquis@collaborative.org o (413) 588-5562.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/running-a-food-business-from-your-home-dirigiendo-un-negocio-de-alimentos-desde-tu-casa/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230804T013440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T152321Z
UID:44090-1701248400-1701262800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Successful Value-Added Food Product Development for Farm and New Food Businesses: Managing Food Quality and Safety 2023
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer diversifying into value-added production or an entrepreneur developing new and exciting products? Do you have questions about how to integrate food safety and quality into the development of a value-added food product? If so\, this is the program for you! \nThis course will address the key attributes of formulating a product from concept to commercialization including food safety and scaling up considerations. You will learn about the food science basics\, key elements required for product labeling\, and an overview of key regulatory requirements for small and emerging food businesses\, such as entrepreneurs and local food processors.  \nRegistration Fee: This program\, including office hours and virtual sessions\, is $50. We do not want finances to be a barrier to attendance so CISA offers sliding scale pricing to ensure anyone can attend. \nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, November 21\, 2023 \nClick here for more information. \nPlease contact Zoraia de Jesus Barros\, 413-665-7100 ext. 15\, with any questions regarding the event or sliding scale pricing.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-2023/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20231205T183733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T192520Z
UID:45269-1701954000-1701959400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:USDA's Discrimination Financial Assistance Program: Upcoming Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nMDAR is hosting a webinar on December 7th at 1pm on USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) – a new program\, authorized by Section 22007(e) of the Inflation Reduction Act\, that will provide financial assistance to farmers\, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to 2021. \nThe ability to qualify to receive a portion of the $2.2 billion compensation fund is available for individuals who: \n\nExperienced discrimination\, prior to January 1\, 2021\, by the USDA in its farm lending programs\, which are currently administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA).\nAre currently debtors with assigned or assumed USDA farm lending debt that was the subject of USDA discrimination that occurred prior to January 1\, 2021.\n\nApplications must be submitted by January 13th\, 2024. \nTo register for the webinar on December 7th at 1 PM\, please visit this webpage. \nFor translation/interpretation services\, please submit your request to Rebecca.Davidson@Mass.gov by December 4th. Requests made after December 4th will be considered but may not be possible to fill.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/usdas-discrimination-financial-assistance-program-upcoming-webinar/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20231201T202628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T202628Z
UID:45259-1702393200-1702400400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Keep ’em Coming Back: Five Strategies for Retaining Loyal Customers for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:It’s more satisfying and profitable to keep your current customers happy than to chase after new customers. This interactive workshop will demonstrate five strategies for boosting customer loyalty\, including knowing your customers’ wants and needs\, providing stellar customer service\, implementing loyalty programs\, clarifying your brand\, and creating compelling communications. You’ll see examples of what successful farmers are doing to keep loyal customers and share stories about what’s working for your farm. You’ll leave with new ideas for cultivating a customer base that keeps coming back for more. \nThe presenter\, Myrna Greenfield\, is a farm and food marketing consultant at Good Egg Marketing\, a frequent speaker at conferences and events\, and a consultant with MDAR. She’s the author of the book\, Marketing Your Farm: A practical guide to attracting loyal customers and increasing sales. \nThe main presentation and discussion will last 90 minutes\, followed by 30 minutes for additional Q&A. \nDate: Tuesday\, Dec 12th\, 3-5pm \nClick here to Register! \nContact: Shannon Hickey\, (781) 908-4466\, shickey@semaponline.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/keep-em-coming-back-five-strategies-for-retaining-loyal-customers-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20231207T234900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T235133Z
UID:45300-1702557000-1702560600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:High Tunnel Energy Efficiency Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on energy use and conservation in high tunnel and greenhouse production. Energy costs can be substantial in a smaller diversified production system and reducing electric bills can help the bottom line. We’ll understand energy costs and how to approach an energy assessment of your farm. We’ll then talk about energy efficient designs and materials for new structures and energy retrofits for existing structures.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: December 14\, 12:30-1:30PM\nWhere: Zoom\nCost: Free\, Registration Required\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Chris Lent is an Agricultural Specialist working out of Pennsylvania for the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) as part of the Northeast regional team. He operated an organic vegetable farm for ten years and worked in the fields of energy efficiency\, solar installation\, and organic farm inspection. His work at NCAT has focused on farm energy\, organic vegetable production\, local food systems\, high tunnel management\, and urban agriculture.  \nThis workshop is a partnership between the Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD)\, the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)\, ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture. Funding for this program is provided in part by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture\, Markets and Food USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. USDA is an equal opportunity employer\, provider and lender. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/high-tunnel-energy-efficiency-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20230911T175842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T180333Z
UID:44562-1704823200-1704832200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New Entry's Farm Business Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn how to: \n\nCreate a mission and vision for your business\nDevelop a budget and a plan to fund your business\nCreate a marketing plan for your business\nSet goals and create a timeline for your farm business to grow\nWeave those elements together into a cohesive business plan\n\nCourse Details: \nThe courses meet online on Tuesdays from 6pm to 8:30pm Eastern Standard Time for 8 consecutive weeks. Each evening session is filled with information and activities that will help you write your farm business plan. The Farm Business Planning course is designed to help you create a written plan to start or expand your farm business. \nGraduates of the course can apply to join our Incubator Farm Program. \nThe course is recognized by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as fulfilling one of their financial management training requirements. \n\n\n\n\nDATE: Tuesday\, January 9\, 2024\nTIME: 6:00pm – 8:30pm\nLOCATION: Online  Link to be given to registrants upon enrollment\nCOST: $400 – Half-off scholarship available\n\n\n\nMore information here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-entrys-farm-business-planning-course/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T092425
CREATED:20231211T223913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T152718Z
UID:45324-1704907800-1704913200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:¡IMPUESTO 101 2023! TAX 101 2023!
DESCRIPTION:¡Prepare el Anexo F para los impuestos de 2023!\n\n\n\nCAMBIO DE FECHA: Miercoles\, 10 de enero\, 5:30-7pm \n\n\n¡Registrar aquí! \nEste taller tiene como objetivo enseñar a los agricultores los fundamentos de la elaboración de presupuestos y el mantenimiento de registros con el objetivo de poder ser agricultores de acuerdo con la ley de Massachusetts. Le daremos conceptos para crear y mantener registros agrícolas para que coincidan con las categorías a efectos de impuestos. Esto abrirá oportunidades para solicitar subvenciones que beneficiarán directamente a las empresas de los agricultores. \nEl conocimiento financiero es la puerta de entrada para que los agricultores puedan tomar decisiones financieras informadas sobre sus negocios\, prepararse adecuadamente para la próxima temporada\, fijar precios apropiados y evaluar qué actividades/cultivos “valen” su tiempo. \nPresentadores: Zoraia Barros y Yamaira Rivera\, MBA. Servicios de Contabilidad y Impuestos de YR \n\n\n\nCAMBIO DE FECHA: Miercoles\, 10 de enero\, 5:30-7pm\nDónde: 329 Main St\, Holyoke MA\, 01040\nCoorganizador: Nuestras Raíces\nTarifa: $10.00* \n\n*Tarifa: CISA ofrece precios de escala móvil para garantizar que las finanzas no sean una barrera para la asistencia. Póngase en contacto con Zoraia (Zoraia@buylocalfood.org) para solicitar un registro gratuito o con descuento. \nPóngase en contacto con Zoraia en zoraia@buylocalfood.org o 413-665-7100 ext. 15 o Jason Comcowich en jcomcowich@nuestras-raices.org si tiene alguna pregunta. \n\n\n\nGet your Schedule F ready for 2023 taxes!\n\nDATE CHANGE: Wednesday\, January 10th\, 5:30-7pm \nRegister here! \nThis workshop will teach farmers the foundations of budgeting and record-keeping to help them comply with Massachusetts law. We will share strategies for creating and keeping records that correspond with the information needed for farm tax filings. \n Improved recordkeeping will open opportunities to apply for grants that will benefit farmers’ businesses directly. Financial knowledge is the doorway to farmers being able to make informed financial decisions about their businesses\, to be able to adequately prepare for next season\, to set appropriate prices\, and to evaluate what activities/crops are “worth” their time. \nPresenters: Zoraia Barros and Yamaira Rivera\, MBA. YR Accounting and Tax Services \n\nDate Change: Wednesday\, January 10th\, 5:30-7pm\nWhere: 329 Main St\, Holyoke MA\, 01040\nCo-Sponsor: Nuestras Raices\nFee: $10.00*\n\n*Fee: The standard cost for this course is $10. CISA offers sliding scale pricing to ensure finances are not a barrier to attendance. Please reach out to Zoraia (Zoraia@buylocalfood.org) to request discounted or free registration. \nContact Zoraia at zoraia@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 15 or Jason Comcowich at jcomcowich@nuestras-raices.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/impuesto-101-2023-prepare-el-anexo-f-para-los-impuestos-de-2023-tax-101-2023-get-your-schedule-f-ready-for-2023-taxes/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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SUMMARY:Crop Insurance 101: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:An overview of insurance programs relevant to vegetable and small fruit producers in New England. This workshop is intended for those with little to no prior experience with insurance and wondering what the options are and if they are right for your farm. Or for those looking for a refresher or updates. We will hear about Farm Service Agency’s Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and Risk Management Agency’s Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro-Farm Revenue Protection Programs. \nWhen: Tuesday\, January 16\, 2024\, 10am-11am\nWhere: Online. Register here! \nSpeakers: Bailey Albert\, MA-FSA Outreach Coordinator and Alex Sereno\, Northeast Regional RMA Director
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crop-insurance-101-an-introduction/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Crop Insurance 301: Demystifying The How and Why Behind Each Program
DESCRIPTION:A deeper dive into each individual program\, one at a time\, to help you decide which program is right for your farm. Regional experts from FSA and RMA will provide tips and tricks on how to be successful applying for coverage and getting a claim\, including what records you need to keep and why. We will do our best to answer questions during a facilitated Q&A. \nWhen: Thursday\, January 18\, 2024\, 10am-noon\nWhere: Online. Register here! \nSpeakers: Julie Jacque\, VT-FSA Agricultural Program Specialist and Alex Sereno\, Northeast Regional RMA Director \nThese webinars will be recorded.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crop-insurance-301-demystifying-the-how-and-why-behind-each-program/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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