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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T152321Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
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:20260418T045002
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20231207T234900Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20231120T220116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T220116Z
UID:45142-1705399200-1705402800@www.buylocalfood.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20231120T220725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T220725Z
UID:45144-1705572000-1705579200@www.buylocalfood.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20231207T235737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T235737Z
UID:45307-1706013000-1706016600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:On-Farm Solar Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about solar options for your farm? As solar panel costs have lowered\, and incentives have increased\, more farms are turning to solar to offset electricity costs. \n​Join this webinar to learn about site assessment\, compare ground mounted and roof mounted systems\, and incentives and funding available for solar projects. We will touch on leasing land for larger solar development. and introduce resources available through The Agrisolar Clearinghouse\, a program run by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). \n\nWhen: January 23\, 2024 at 12:30-1:30PM\nWhere: Zoom (link provided after registration)\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.  \nFor questions or assistance in registration\, contact matt@cheshireconservation.org or (603)756-9282. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/on-farm-solar-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240103T175001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T175001Z
UID:45499-1706140800-1706399999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2024 Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference takes place at the UMass Amherst campus on Jan 25-27th. This year’s in-person and remote conference takes a deep dive into all aspects of raising pasture-based livestock in New England and New York. The gathering is collaboratively organized by the New England Grazing Network & Northeast Pasture Consortium\, a group of grazing-focused technical assistance providers and education organizations from across the region.  \nScholarships are available for regional farmers and technical assistance providers. Scholarship funds of up to $750 can be used to help cover costs of registration\, travel and lodging. To apply for support complete the application here by Friday\, January 5th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2024-northeast-grazing-and-livestock-conference/
LOCATION:In-person at UMass\, Amherst or remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240118T224338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T224338Z
UID:45615-1706176800-1706184000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating Perennial Crops on Your Farm with Regenerative Design Group
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAgroforestry crops and practices have the potential to help farmers manage the land they are farming in different ways\, providing new opportunities to grow emerging crops that can be incorporated into existing markets\, or help boost ecological and financial resiliency. Attendees will hear from Jono Neiger of Regenerative Design Group (RDG) and Big River Chestnuts about potential perennial crops\, their management\, and how practices can be defined and funded (through NRCS\, MDAR or other sources). \nWith Farmer Co-Presenters Seva Water; Nutwood Farm / Regenerative Design Group\nBabette Wils; Bigfoot Food Forest \nRegenerative Design Group is a worker-owned ecological design practice dedicated to working with farm owners to develop diverse agroecological and agroforestry systems that support the farm’s social\, environmental\, and economic goals. \n\nDate: Thursday\, January 25\, 2024\, 10AM-12PM\nLocation: Online\nFee: $20 Members\, $30 non-members\n\nContact Berkshire Grown at buylocal@berkshiregrown.org or call (413) 528-0041 for more information. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/incorporating-perennial-crops-on-your-farm-with-regenerative-design-group/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240123T211746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T211917Z
UID:45670-1706639400-1706644800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about grants available for farmers and how to write a strong proposal. CISA staffer Margaret Christie will review a couple of current or expected grant opportunities and share some basic resources to prepare you to apply for funding for your farm\, plus answer your questions. Register here. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, January 30\, 6:30 pm (snow date – January 31)\nLocation: Southwick Library\, Southwick\, MA\n\nContact Margaret at margaret@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 23 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grant-writing-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Southwick Library\, 95 Feeding Hills Rd\, Southwick\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240129T215335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220608Z
UID:45824-1706875200-1706878800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:An introduction to FSA loans
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 2 at 12 p.m.: Welcome to FSA – an introduction to FSA loans\, programs\, and services\, as well as how to start working with FSA. REGISTER HERE \nFSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food\, fuel\, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every day to ensure that New York farmers have the information they need to participate in federally funded agricultural programs. FSA-administered programs benefit all Americans by providing stability for our agricultural producers\, thus helping ensure a safe\, abundant\, and affordable supply of food and fiber. \nIf you would need to request an accommodation\, please contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309\, or by e-mail at lynnette.wright@usda.gov  at least three days prior to the webinar to request accommodations (e.g.\, an interpreter\, translator\, etc.) or materials in an alternative format (e.g.\, Braille\, large print\, audiotape – captioning\, etc.).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/an-introduction-to-fsa-loans/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240110T214148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T214148Z
UID:45567-1706950800-1706961600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2024 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Northampton Agricultural Commission would like to invite you to the 2024 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference on Saturday February 3rd from 9am to noon at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library in Northampton. (Snow date — Saturday Feb 10th.) Doors open at 8:30am and there will be coffee and baked goods. \nWe’ll have three great speakers presenting: \nTom Jenkins from Blue Dog Forestry will discuss managing forests for income\, wildlife habitat\, and recreational access\, and how he works with his oxen for low-impact timbering. \nLaurie Cuevas from Thomas Farm and Dairy will present on raising Nubian goats for her farm’s award winning chevre cheese and running a successful diversified farm with local beef\, seasonal vegetables\, and fresh eggs. \nMissy Leab\, coordinator of the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association and owner of Ioka Valley Farm\, will highlight current trends in maple sugaring and how raising hormone-free beef\, and growing pumpkins\, squash\, and christmas trees has helped her 4th-generation farm continue to thrive.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2024-pioneer-valley-regional-agricultural-conference/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library\, Northampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240125T160222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T023457Z
UID:45702-1707156000-1707161400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NRCS Webinar for Forest Landowners
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nDo you have forest land? Have you been managing it? Would you like to get paid to continue that good work and implement one new activity? Or are you new to forest management? Wherever you are in your forestland journey\, you will want to read this! \nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are co-sponsoring an online informational meeting on Monday February 5\, 2024 at 6pm for the forest land community on funding opportunities through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and DCR’s Stewardship Program. \nCSP helps agricultural producers\, including non-industrial private forest landowners take the conservation activities on their operations to the next level though a five-year contract. It provides a payment (minimum $4000/year) for maintaining the current conservation efforts on the land and for implementing new conservation activities. At least one new activity is required to participate in the program. \nJoin us at the meeting to hear from a MA forest landowner about his experience in receiving a recent CSP contract. NRCS will explain the eligibility requirements\, payment structure and available conservation activities. This is a timely meeting as MA has received additional funding for CSP\, and other programs\, through the Inflation Reduction Act – the largest climate and conservation investment in history. Learning more and contacting your local NRCS office is the first step to applying for CSP or other programs for future funding. \nPresenters: Alison Wright-Hunter and Michael Downey from DCR will provide updates on the Massachusetts Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) and other opportunities from the DCR’s Working Forest Initiative. \nPlease register by Friday\, February 2\, 2024. If you have any questions\, you may contact Kate Parsons\, Resource Conservationist\, NRCS at kate.parsons@usda.gov or 413-253-4380. If you require special accommodation in order to participate fully in this online meeting\, please contact Kate by Monday\, January 29\, 2024.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nrcs-and-dcr-to-host-a-webinar-for-forest-landowners/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240202T143759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T143759Z
UID:45890-1707242400-1707249600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Risk: A Workshop on Sensitivity and Competitive Analysis for Agricultural Producers
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin us for a dynamic 2-hour workshop designed to share with farmers about assessing and mitigating risks using analytical tools. Our focus will be on two key aspects: Sensitivity Analysis and Competitive Analysis. Learn more here! \n\nSensitivity analysis is a way to see what a range of potential financial outcomes for the year may be. It can help producers prepare for a range of potentials and how they might respond to them. In this workshop we will learn about the process of sensitivity analysis and discuss how it builds resilience and adaptability for a farm business.\nCompetitive Analysis is a tool used to assess the market and where a farm is within it as part of a larger pricing structure. It includes discussions of factors that are part of determining the right price for an item\, as well as who are direct and indirect competitors and how to consider them and their pricing.\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, February 6\, 2024\, 6-8pm\nLocation: Remote\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your strategic decision-making skills and elevate your competitive edge in the agricultural sector! \n\nAbout the Presenter: \nCian Dalzell has been farming since 2007\, growing both the soil and financial records and systems at Three Maples Market Garden since 2010. In addition to growing vegetables in Berkshire County\, he has a decade of working in natural foods retail and nearly a decade of providing business technical assistance. Cian came to the Carrot Project for a workshop on financial recordkeeping and is now the lead trainer and a business advisor with the organization. His areas of expertise include financial analysis and planning\, competitive analysis\, business planning\, and building operational systems.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-risk-a-workshop-on-sensitivity-and-competitive-analysis-for-agricultural-producers/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20231116T130224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T193102Z
UID:45100-1707292800-1707325200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2-in-1 Food Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this workshop is now closed. If you would like to join the waitlist\, please email julia@buylocalfood.org. We will open spots to those on the waitlist if any registrants withdraw from the course. \nAre you a restaurant owner or a food business employee who needs their ServSafe Certification? Participate in our 2-in-1 Food Safety Workshop on February 7th to receive a ServSafe Certification and an Allergens Awareness Certificate at a reduced cost. Topics include safe food handling practices\, proper food preparation\, storage\, and serving techniques to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure food safety. The workshop will be led by Randy Crochier\, Director of Public Health at Franklin Regional Council of Governments & 20-year ServSafe instructor. All materials will be provided\, and a light lunch will be served. Only 15 spots are available!  \nLocation: CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf St\, South Deerfield MA. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 7th\, from 8am-5pm \nCost: $100 – The cost of this workshop is $100\, including the course and textbook. We would like this course to be accessible to all. If paying the full cost will prevent you from attending\, please contact Julia@buylocalfood.org to request a discounted rate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Julia at julia@buylocalfood.org or (413) 665-7100 ext 26 with any question.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2-in-1-food-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240104T215951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T175350Z
UID:45531-1707303600-1707310800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Succession Planning free webinar series!
DESCRIPTION:For transitioning farmers and junior generation farmers to learn the basics of farm succession planning\, how to get started\, and where to find support with resources\, tips\, financial and legal considerations\, and more! Click here for more information!  \nOur experts can address your important questions! Feel like your family needs to start talking about the future of the farm\, but you don’t know where to start? Have questions about passing on the farm? \nFarmers from across New England are welcome to attend. All generations are encouraged to attend! Unrelated successors who may play a role in the farm’s future are also encouraged to attend. \nFour-part webinar series: \n\nJanuary 17th\, 11am-1pm – Session 1 – Getting Started & Financial Considerations\nResources\, Tips and Where to Get Assistance\n\nJanuary 24th\, 11am-1pm – Session 2 – Legal Considerations\nBusiness Entities\, and Estate Planning\n\nJanuary 31st\, 11am-1pm – Session 3 – Financial\, Retirement & Tax Considerations\nTaxes\, Viability and Retirement \nFebruary 7th\, 11am-1pm – Session 4 – Farmer Panel: Successes & Challenges\nSeveral farmers will present their succession experience.\n\n\nRegistration gives you access to all of the webinars in this series\, as well as class worksheets and resource handouts. Webinar recordings will also be made available to all who register. Register here! \n“Fantastic job packing so much information into short webinars! The course gave me a broad understanding of how financially\, emotionally\, and legally complex this is for families\, as well as how much time it can take. It also identified resources to get started\,” shared a participant. \nFor more information\, call (603) 357-1600 or email info@landforgood.org. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-succession-planning-free-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240202T142813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T210023Z
UID:45888-1707390000-1707393600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Farm Energy Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will provide an overview of the application process and requirements for MDAR’s energy grant\, as well as the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant. \nThe webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams on February 8 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. To register\, please visit this page. For more information\, please contact Megan Denardo at the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program at megan.denardo@cetonline.org or 413-727-3090.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-farm-energy-program-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240129T215540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T210324Z
UID:45827-1707480000-1707483600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:When Damaging Weather Strikes
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 9 at 12 p.m.: When Damaging Weather Strikes – a presentation on the disaster programs available from FSA to help farmers recover from damaging weather\, including information on the Emergency Conservation Program which was recently expanded to include snow removal. REGISTER HERE \nFSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food\, fuel\, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every day to ensure that New York farmers have the information they need to participate in federally funded agricultural programs. FSA-administered programs benefit all Americans by providing stability for our agricultural producers\, thus helping ensure a safe\, abundant\, and affordable supply of food and fiber. \nIf you would need to request an accommodation\, please contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309\, or by e-mail at lynnette.wright@usda.gov  at least three days prior to the webinar to request accommodations (e.g.\, an interpreter\, translator\, etc.) or materials in an alternative format (e.g.\, Braille\, large print\, audiotape – captioning\, etc.).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/when-damaging-weather-strikes/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240202T144506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T144506Z
UID:45892-1707483600-1707487200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:FIELD Network - Monthly Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and the FIELD Network for our February Monthly Networking Session (topic coming soon!).  Connect with staff of land-based farm incubator and apprenticeship training programs!  Share challenges faced by land-based training programs supporting a diversity of beginning farmers and brainstorm ideas\, solutions\, and shared resources.  Network in breakout groups to mix and mingle with other incubator farm program staff and apprenticeship staff across the country to connect and share project updates! \nEven if you don’t have all the answers\, come and learn and share challenges with your peers.  We host monthly networking sessions throughout the year (First Fridays of the month at 1pm EST) as a way to connect\, continue to learn from one another\, build the network\, and engage in topic-based discussions of interest (bring your enthusiasm for a topic you’d like to discuss). If you have new staff working with your incubator farm program or your apprenticeship training program\, please invite them to come and network and meet their peers across the country to build connections. Learn more here. \n\nDate: Friday 9th\, 1-2pm\nLocation: Remote
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/field-network-monthly-networking-session/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240221
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CREATED:20240201T190305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T190305Z
UID:45869-1707782400-1708473599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free School 4 Farm Workers: Contracts and Negotiating 101
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the kick-off of Free School 4 Farm Workers by joining us for this two-part online workshop where we take a deep dive into farm employment contracts and negotiation skills. Click here for more information.  \nWe will explore what qualifies as an employment contract and what purpose these documents can play on the farm. We’ll consider common techniques you can use when negotiating – whether as part of a formal contract or for other benefits like a pay raise or a new title. We will learn to assess when it is appropriate and safe to negotiate\, consider both collective and individual action\, and discuss how to prepare for and recover from what may be an emotionally charged experience. \nWe will be joined by experts in agricultural labor standards\, employment law\, worker-led organizing\, and coping and deescalation strategies. All sessions will also include farm workers sharing about their experiences and lesson learned relating to contracts and negotiations. Expertise spans both the U.S. and Canadian contexts.  \nDates: February 13th\, 7pm and February 20th 7pm  \nThese sessions are for farm workers only. \nSessions will be recorded and shared with all registrants. \nSimultaneous language interpretation into both French and Spanish is available upon request. \nMORE INFO AND REGISTRATION \nAbout Free School:\nFree School 4 Farm Workers is an international\, community-driven experiment in popular education by and for farm workers. FS4FW offers farm workers tools to create safer\, more just\, and sustainable living and working conditions. Drawing on the long and remarkable history of the global Free School movement\, FS4FW is the first of its kind to offer free\, interactive and educational workshops to connect farm workers across North America as we build skill\, knowledge\, and power together. \nCo-hosted by Not Our Farm\, National Farmers Union – Canada\, Young Agrarians\, and FairShare CSA Coalition.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-school-4-farm-workers-contracts-and-negotiating-101/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240125T151805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T153119Z
UID:45686-1707998400-1708003800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Legal Food Hub Webinar: Cooperative Business Structures
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nCooperatives as a business structure help maximize resources and distribute profits equally among members. They can also foster a strong community since members work and vote alongside each other. Join this session to learn about the different types of cooperatives and what to consider before filing. \nPresenter: Attorney Erika Dunyak\, Vermont Law and Graduate School \nEach winter\, the Legal Food Hub runs a free webinar series to help inform farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and food and farm organizations about important legal topics relevant to their businesses. Recordings of previous years’ webinars can be found in our Resource Library. Please join us this February and March for our 2024 webinar series. Learn more and register to attend here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legal-food-hub-cooperative-business-structures/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240129T215815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220815Z
UID:45829-1708084800-1708088400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:FSA Farm Loans
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 16 at 12 p.m.: FSA Farm Loans – an overview of the funding opportunities available from FSA’s Farm Loan Programs\, including information on microloans\, operating loans\, and ownership loans as well as Farm Storage Facility Loans. REGISTER HERE \nFSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food\, fuel\, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every day to ensure that New York farmers have the information they need to participate in federally funded agricultural programs. FSA-administered programs benefit all Americans by providing stability for our agricultural producers\, thus helping ensure a safe\, abundant\, and affordable supply of food and fiber. \nIf you would need to request an accommodation\, please contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309\, or by e-mail at lynnette.wright@usda.gov  at least three days prior to the webinar to request accommodations (e.g.\, an interpreter\, translator\, etc.) or materials in an alternative format (e.g.\, Braille\, large print\, audiotape – captioning\, etc.).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fsa-farm-loans/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240202T144922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T144922Z
UID:45894-1708365600-1708372800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Market Channel Risk Assessment workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMatt LeRoux of Cornell University will offer a 2-hour workshop on the channel-specific risks observed by small-scale operators and measures to manage channel risk. He will also present other metrics of channel performance such as labor costs and management and engage producers to understand how data is used to improve farm decision-making. Matt has an abundance of resources and publications he will draw from to support market channel selection training including: \n\nLeRoux\, Matthew. “Guide to Marketing Channel Selection: How to Sell Through Wholesale and Direct Marketing Channels.” Cornell Cooperative Extension. (2010)\nLeRoux\, Matthew; Schmit\, Todd; Roth\, Monika; Streeter\, Deborah. “Evaluating Market Channel Options for Small-Scale Fruit and Vegetable Producers. “Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 25.1 (2010): 16-23.\nLeRoux\, Matthew; Schmit\, Todd; Roth\, Monika; Streeter\, Deborah. “Evaluating Marketing Channel Options for Small-Scale Fruit and Vegetable Producers: Case Study Evidence from Central New York”. Department of Applied Economics and Management\, Cornell University. EB 2009-03 (2009)\n\nClick here for more information! \n\nAbout the presenter: \nMatt LeRoux\, Extension Associate\, Cornell University.  Matt has 20 years’ experience serving farms through Cornell Cooperative Extension\, non-profits\, and consulting. Specializing in market strategy\, Matt works with a diverse mix of produce and livestock farmers and food businesses. Career highlights include developing the Marketing Channel Assessment Tool for produce growers and the Cornell Meat Price & Yield Calculator.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/market-channel-risk-assessment-workshop/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240216T220338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T220338Z
UID:46070-1708435800-1708439400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Accepting SNAP Online
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin us to learn more about exciting new ways to expand food access through processing SNAP online! Direct-marketing farmers can now accept SNAP online with free support from Marketlink and GrownBy. Join us for this panel discussion with Amy Crone from Marketlink\, Mike Parker from GrownBy\, and Annie Moore from River Queen Greens to discuss exciting new ways to expand food access by processing SNAP online! Learn more about the event here! \n\n\nFeb 20\, 2024\, 1:30-2:30 EST (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CST)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/accepting-snap-online/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240103T172648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T172648Z
UID:45496-1708509600-1708515000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Marketing for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Deeper than the soil we grow\, farmers have the opportunity to nourish our communities beyond calories with the stories we tell. Beyond traditional ‘marketing\,’ together we’ll explore simple tools and strategies to bring energy\, authenticity and ease to the stories we share and change we’re hungry to make. \nPresenter\, Petra Page-Mann of Fruition Seeds: Growing up in her father’s garden in the Finger Lakes of New York\, Petra believes each seed and each of us is in the world to change the world. Her passion\, curiosity\, love of food and love of people led her all over the world studying seed\, song and culture worth celebrating. In 2012\, she co-founded Fruition Seeds with her partner Matthew to share the seeds\, knowledge and inspiration gardeners crave to amplify our individual as well as collective abundance in our short seasons.  If she’s not farming she is singing\, skiing\, snuggling her dogs\, hunting mushrooms or learning something new. \nWhen and where: Wednesday\, February 21st from 10–11:30 AM on Zoom. \nRegister here to receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/marketing-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240201T184529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T185013Z
UID:45862-1708534800-1708545600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Organically Together: A BIPOC Networking Event / Cultivemos Orgánico Juntes: Un evento para crear redes entre agricultores BIPOC
DESCRIPTION:Vea esta pagina en español \nHave you been looking to dive deeper into the world of soil health\, and discuss what practices make the most sense for your farm? This event is a space for BIPOC farmers to explore connections with customers\, markets and soil health. Together\, we’ll be exploring our strengths\, needs and opportunities within our farms\, including discussions on the option of organic certification. We’ll develop a more clear understanding around the intersections of our financial investments\, love for farming and desire to serve our communities. \nThis event is a part of a series throughout Massachusetts of networking and technical assistance opportunities around organic farming\, specifically certifying organic. If you have questions or interests on if it’s right for your farm or about certification in general\, this is a great way to get involved. Come with questions and your thoughts.  We’ll be collecting them and addressing concerns at future technical assistance events. Click here for details.  \n\nDate: February 21st\, 5-8pm\nLocation: Hispanic-American Library\, 55 Frank B Murray St.\, Springfield\, MA \n\nREGISTER TODAY \n\nDuring this event\, we will: \n\nHave conversations around organic farming in our communities and what practices make sense for us\nExplore the conversations and questions around certifying organic\, including thoughts\, concerns\, opportunities and barriers\nEnjoy a delicious local meal\nLearn about the multiple opportunities and resources available for farmers\n\nAbout the Instructors: \nUlum Pixan Ahtohil Suk’il (Bird Spirit) (she/her).  Equity and Inclusion Director \nUlum Pixan (Original Name)\, aka Dania Flores (colonized/legal name)\, is an Indigenous mixed-race woman (Maya\, Xinca\, Garifuna\, Russian Jew and ladino)\, mother and grandmother. She was born in Guatemala\, Mesoamerica\, and moved to the United States in 1999. She has always been involved with community organizing around aboriginal\, women’s\, language\, and environmental issues. Ulum is a critical thinker\, farmer and activist. As NOFA/Mass’s Equity and Inclusion Director\,  and former Education Director\, she leads the equity efforts of the organization\, promoting our anti- racist principles and commitment to dismantling oppressive systems that keep our communities hungry and poor. \nLanguages : English/Español \nAbout the Project: \nThis event was made possible by the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)\, a national program that helps farmers navigate the ins and outs of certification\, and provides mentorships and technical assistance to those who are considering organic certification. \nThere is a history of BIPOC farmers not receiving or having unequal access to the resources that are provided by government agencies. This event is a safe space for us to discuss those inequities\, look at how they apply to our farmers and communities\, and consider how we may interact with them going forward. It is important to NOFA/Mass that we prioritize and deeply consider the gifts\, needs and concerns of our BIPOC farmers. \nThis event is for BIPOC farmers. White allies are encouraged to attend other events\, join Caucus groups at our conferences\, or make a donation to racial equity programming. Thank you. \nRefund/Inclement Weather Policy: \nThis is a free event and will be rescheduled if needed. For information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here. \nCapacity: \nSpace is limited! Register by 2/16\, after that\, email events@nofamass.org to get on the wait list. If you registered and cannot attend\, please let us know.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-organically-together-a-bipoc-networking-event/
LOCATION:Hispanic-American Library\, 55 Frank B Murray St.\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T045002
CREATED:20240125T152455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T152600Z
UID:45688-1708603200-1708608600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Legal Food Hub Webinar: Agricultural Labor Laws
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nUnderstanding guidelines for classifying employees (intern\, part-time\, seasonal\, full-time\, etc.) is important for remaining in compliance with labor laws. Join Attorney Sean Fontes to learn about employee rights\, benefits\, minimum wage\, pay equity\, and overtime for different employee types. This session will be informational for employers at all stages of hiring but especially for first-time employers. \nPresenter: Attorney Sean Fontes\, Partridge Snow & Hahn \nEach winter\, the Legal Food Hub runs a free webinar series to help inform farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and food and farm organizations about important legal topics relevant to their businesses. Recordings of previous years’ webinars can be found in our Resource Library. Please join us this February and March for our 2024 webinar series. Learn more and register to attend here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legal-food-hub-webinar-agricultural-labor-laws/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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