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SUMMARY:MDAR - Hampshire/Franklin Ag Commission Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION ROUNDTABLE MEETING!  \nAll those interested in farming and farmland are invited.  Ag Commission members\, as well as other town officials\, ag resource providers\, farmers\, land trusts\, interested citizens and farmers!  \nFeb. 28\, 10-noon\, Smith Vocational School\, Northampton MA \n(Doors open 9:30 for coffee & pastries) \nDetails and registration here:  \n\nFebruary 28 – Hampshire & Franklin Counties\, Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust St.\, Northampton. 10:00am-noon. Register for the February 28 roundtable.\n\nQuestions:  \nPete Westover 413-695-4627  \nSarah Gardner 413-281-0478 \nPlease join us for a conversation about Agricultural Commissions\, farmland protection\, and municipal partnerships for land conservation and farm viability. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdar-hampshire-franklin-ag-commission-roundtable/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
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SUMMARY:Foreclosure and the Family Farm: What Every Farmer Needs to Know - Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:February 26: Foreclosure and the Family Farm: What Every Farmer Needs to Know \nNoon – 1 pm \nAttorney Stephen Carpenter\, Farmers Legal Action Group \nThis webinar will look at the way the law approaches lending when the farmer has trouble making payments. We will discuss the common types of loans\, forms of collateral that are often used\, and actions that lenders can take – generally foreclosures\, repossession\, judgments\, and refusing to extend additional credit. We will also cover some of the special rules that apply when USDA FSA is the lender and how bankruptcy law applies to farmers. \nRegister at legalfoodhub.org/webinars26
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/foreclosure-and-the-family-farm-what-every-farmer-needs-to-know-legal-food-hub-winter-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T170000
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SUMMARY:MDAR Winter Workshop - Cash Flow Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:MDAR’s Winter Workshops\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Agricultural Business Assistance program is offering two workshops for farm owner/operators and managers looking to improve their financial management skills and knowledge. Both workshops are free\, will be presented over Zoom\, and are open to all Massachusetts farmers. \nFebruary 25 – 3:00pm – 5:00pm – Cash Flow Budgeting. Instructor Julia Shanks\, food and farm business coach and author of The Farmer’s Office\, will walk farmers through the process of creating a cash flow budget using their historical financials. Register for Cash Flow workshop here. \nFor more detailed descriptions\, visit the Agricultural Business Assistance webpage. Questions? Contact Jess at Jessica.Camp2@mass.gov.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdar-winter-workshop-cash-flow-budgeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20260205T170919Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Mass Aggie Seminar - Insects: Pests and Beneficials
DESCRIPTION:Insects; Pests and Beneficials – $50\nDr. Jaime Piñero\nOnline\nFebruary 21\, 2026\n10:00-noon\nJoin Extension Faculty Dr. Jaime Piñero in this exciting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) workshop and learn how to make beneficial insects and insectary plants your garden’s best allies! With these techniques\, you can keep your plants thriving with little to no insecticides. Some materials will be mailed to participants for them to implement IPM at home! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nRegistration for online sessions will close the Friday prior to each session.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2026-mass-aggie-seminar-insects-pests-and-beneficials/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
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SUMMARY:Farm Property Insurance - Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:February 19: Farm Property Insurance \nNoon – 1 pm \nAttorney Jeanette Ramirez\, Farm Commons \nRunning a farm business often depends on buildings\, equipment\, vehicles\, and supplies for day-to-day success. If these valuable resources are lost or damaged\, it can be devastating to profitability. Different types of property insurance can help address this risk\, but only if the farmer clearly understands  how these products work. Get clear on which of your items you want covered from the perils that are of top concern to you. \nRegister at legalfoodhub.org/webinars26
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-property-insurance-legal-food-hub-winter-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20260206T213700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T213700Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Employment Laws Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th workshop in our Employment Series\, focused on the essentials of farm employment law. This session will be led by Farm Commons\, a trusted national resource for legal education tailored to farmers. \nThe workshop will cover farm employment law fundamentals\, including wage and hour rules\, worker classification\, and compliance basics\, with a dedicated segment on H-2A employment. The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to hire temporary foreign workers when there are not enough U.S. workers available. We’ll review what the program is\, when it applies\, and key legal responsibilities for employers considering or already using H-2A labor. \nThis workshop is ideal for beginning and intermediate farmers who are thinking about hiring their first employee or who want to strengthen their understanding of how farm labor laws apply to their operation and team. \nFor more information: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/events/farm-employment-laws-made-simple \nRegister Here! \n\nThis work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-employment-laws-made-simple/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
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CREATED:20260211T224157Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Tri-State SARE Project - Animal Physiology's Role in Carcass Performance
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/tdzCw00GpV
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2026-tri-state-sare-project-animal-physiologys-role-in-carcass-performance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20260205T172441Z
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SUMMARY:Pruning with a Purpose: Foundations of Fruit Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Dormant season pruning of fruit trees is one of the best tools farmers and gardeners have in maintaining and optimizing orchard and fruit tree health! It is also one of the most peaceful and pleasant outdoor tasks during the colder months. Join us for a deep dive on apple tree pruning and care this February with Matt Kaminsky\, aka Gnarly Pippins. In this workshop\, we’ll unpack the theory and practice of pruning fruit trees with a focus on apples. Whether you’re a beginner hoping to learn a new skill\, or an old pro hoping to review and brush up\, this will be a useful workshop with hands-on opportunities to work on some trees and build up your pruner’s confidence with. \nMatt Kaminsky is an orchardist and farmer from Western Massachusetts whose specialties include wild apples\, old orchard restoration\, grafting and topworking\, & orchard silvopasture (integration of sheep into orchards). He is known by the moniker “Gnarly Pippins”\, a nod to the wild apples that inspire his passion and his website where he maintains a blog and webshop offering copies of the numerous books he has written about apples\, as well as selling scionwood\, saplings\, and other orchard-related merchandise. He farms full time in Hadley and Sunderland MA with his partner Rachel Haas and together they own & operate Meadowfed Lamb Silvopasture\, which is part of the Preservation Orchard Co-op. He prunes and stewards at many orchards throughout New England and New York\, and offers educational programming on a variety of topics related to orchard care every season. Learn more by visiting www.gnarlypippins.com or @gnarlypippins on social media. \nRain date: Saturday\, February 28th \nLunch will be provided \nRegister Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pruning-with-a-purpose-foundations-of-fruit-tree-pruning
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-with-a-purpose-foundations-of-fruit-tree-pruning/
LOCATION:Greenwich Forest Garden\, 893 West St\, Amerst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20260112T220042Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Agricultural Risk Management Forum
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, February 13\, 2026\, 2pm to 4pm \nWhere: Brigham Hill Community Farm\, Community Harvest Project\, 37 Wheeler Rd\, N. Grafton\, MA 01536 \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE – This event is free to attend but please register in advance \nExtreme weather and other risks to the stability of farm businesses have taken a toll on Massachusetts’ farmers in recent years. There are government support programs aimed at addressing some of these risks. UMass Extension is organizing this forum to bring together representatives from the USDA Risk Management Agency and the Farm Service Agency to give updates on available federal risk management options for regional specialty crop growers. A representative from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will also give an update on the state’s efforts to offset losses for farmers affected by natural disasters and invest in the resilience of farm businesses to future disruptions. There will be significant time for the growers and others in attendance to ask questions and share feedback about their needs and concerns. \nSpeakers: \n\nKevin Wooten\, Regional Director\, USDA Risk Management Agency\, Raleigh\, NC\nJulie Jacque\, Agricultural Program Specialist\, Farm Service Agency\, Brattleboro\, VT\nWinton Pitcoff\, Deputy Agriculture Commissioner/Legislative and Policy Director\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, Boston\, MA\n\nQuestions? Contact Lisa McKeag\, lmckeag@umass.edu or 413-658-8631
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-agricultural-risk-management-forum/
LOCATION:Brigham Hill Community Barn\, 37 Wheeler Road\, North Grafton\, MA\, 01536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20260116T173443Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring H-2A - Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:February 12: Exploring H-2A \nNoon – 1 pm \nAttorney Chloe Johnson\, Farm Commons \nThe H-2A Visa Program makes it possible for farmers to bring in citizens of other countries for agricultural work in the United States. With a tight labor market\, the visa program is experiencing a lot of growth – farmers who have never considered it before are taking a closer look. This webinar will help farmers assess whether H-2A might help address their labor shortage issues. We’ll also go over the extensive regulatory obligations that come with participation in this program. \nRegister at legalfoodhub.org/webinars26
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/exploring-h-2a-legal-food-hub-winter-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20251230T015129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214317Z
UID:51413-1770820200-1770825600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building skills to manage conflict on the farm
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this free virtual workshop\, part of CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. \nConflict doesn’t tend to resolve itself\, and when left unaddressed\, the consequences for your farm can be far-reaching. In this session\, we explore common sources of conflict on the farm\, our different styles of dealing with conflict\, and how to actively move towards conflict resolution. Presenters Kristen Kordet\, owner of Blue Moon Community Farm\, and Katie Bishop\, owner of PrairiErth Farm\, will share concrete strategies to engage with and resolve conflict more effectively\, both within farm crews and between employees and managers. You’ll leave with new tools to proactively reduce unhealthy conflict\, manage conflict when it arises\, and incorporate lessons learned into your ongoing farm management decisions. \nContact marisa@buylocalfood.org with any questions. \nCISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-skills-to-manage-conflict-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20260113T214638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T153146Z
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Farmers' Markets: Using POS Systems to Inform Market Practices
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Agricultural Ventures is excited to invite you to a free virtual workshop for farmers and farmers market managers interested in using Point of Sale (POS) data to increase daily sales and make more informed decisions at farmers markets. \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00–2:30pm\n📍 Location: Zoom\n🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QZ2uNZikTNKInAbzux8Lzw \nWorkshop: Data-Driven Farmers Markets\nUsing POS Systems to Inform Market Practices \nFarms often have limited hours at farmers markets- but there are real opportunities to increase profitability by increasing customer spending during that time. This workshop will explore how POS tools like Square can be used to collect and analyze customer transaction data\, and how those insights can inform smarter market strategies. \nPresenter Matt LeRoux of Cornell University will share findings from a multi-year farmers market study in New York\, including practical takeaways for farms selling produce\, meat\, or other farm products. \nYou’ll learn about: \n\nWhat POS data can (and can’t) tell you about customer behavior\nKey findings from statistical analysis of farmers market transactions\nHow data insights can help increase average sales per customer\nPractical implications for booth setup\, pricing\, and product mix\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMatt LeRoux is an Extension Associate with the Cornell Agriculture Marketing Research Program and has over 20 years of experience supporting farms through Cornell Cooperative Extension\, nonprofits\, and consulting. His work focuses on market strategy for produce and livestock farms and food businesses. \nThis workshop is free and open to farmers\, farmers market managers\, and service providers. Please feel free to share widely. \nQuestions?\nJake Levin\, Local Food Systems Program Manager\njake@berkshireagventures.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/data-driven-farmers-markets-using-pos-systems-to-inform-market-practices/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20260116T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T172334Z
UID:51549-1770292800-1770296400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Setup & Taxes - Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:February 5: Small Business Setup & Taxes \nNoon – 1 pm \nAttorney Andrew Kraus\, Opticliff Law & CPA Mike Perna\, Flying Point Advisors \nAs an early-stage farm or food business owner\, you recognize that running a business has certain legal and tax related implications. Learn high-level information about legal and tax requirements for maintaining a business entity\, examples of what your business can expect to be taxed on\, and common\, costly mistakes that start-up business owners make. \nRegister at legalfoodhub.org/webinars26
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/small-business-setup-taxes-legal-food-hub-winter-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20260112T224347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224347Z
UID:51511-1769850000-1769860800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2026 Pioneer Valley Regional Ag Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Northampton Agricultural Commission would like to invite you to the 2026 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference on Saturday January 31st from 9am to noon at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library in Northampton.   \n Doors open at 8:30am and there will be coffee and baked goods.   \n We’ll have two great speakers presenting: \n Russell Braen from Park Hill Orchard will present on running an apple orchard and perennial fruit farm in Easthampton and how their sculpture art park has become an integral part of their business.    \n Charlotte Cote from the Cote Cattle Company in Granby will discuss how she and her partner Guy brought their family farm back to life and raise longhorn cattle for show and beef.   \n Representatives from the Hampden Hampshire Conservation District\, Land for Good\, and a new state program to invigorate Agricultural Commissions will also be there.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2026-pioneer-valley-regional-ag-conference/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library\, Northampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20251212T203650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T150334Z
UID:51319-1769691600-1769697000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Marketing Workshop for Farmers & Market Managers
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share an upcoming free workshop designed to help farmers and market managers strengthen their marketing and boost sales at farmers markets. Hosted by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures\, this online session will highlight the most essential marketing tools and strategies for a successful market season. \n📅 Date: January 29\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00–2:30pm\n📍 Location: Zoom\n🔗 Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l5SYdGd0T0iNGqwJJceMHg \nWorkshop Overview:\nPresenter Zoe Richardson of Good Roots will cover the most critical marketing assets to have at your farmers market booth\, including: \n\nWhat signage you really need and how to design it\nUsing QR codes effectively\nEngaging customers and staying in touch\nBest printing options and layout tips\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nZoe is a branding and marketing expert dedicated to helping farmers increase sales\, grow customer loyalty\, and tell their stories more clearly and effectively.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-marketing-workshop-for-farmers-market-managers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20251218T173633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T173633Z
UID:51359-1769619600-1769626800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:MDAR Winter Workshop - Creating a Pricing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:MDAR’s Winter Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Agricultural Business Assistance program is offering two workshops for farm owner/operators and managers looking to improve their financial management skills and knowledge. Both workshops are free\, will be presented over Zoom\, and are open to all Massachusetts farmers. \nJanuary 28 – 5:00pm – 7:00pm – Creating a Pricing Strategy. Instructor Cian Dalzell\, a farmer and farm business advisor\, will offer participants steps to create an overall farm strategy for pricing products to use as a basis of creating price lists. Register for Pricing Strategy workshop here. \nFor more detailed descriptions\, visit the Agricultural Business Assistance webpage. Questions? Contact Jess at Jessica.Camp2@mass.gov.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdar-winter-workshop-creating-a-pricing-strategy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20251229T175936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214305Z
UID:51403-1769601600-1769614200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Setting your team up for a successful season - orientation and onboarding with Woven Roots Farm
DESCRIPTION:Providing new farm employees with comprehensive orientation to your farm’s systems\, policies\, and work culture is a crucial step to set yourself up for a successful season. Jen Salinetti (co-director) and Aviva Klein (farm manager) of Woven Roots Farm have learned through experience the importance of making time for this early-season step. In this workshop\, Jen and Aviva will share the systems they’ve developed for onboarding both new and returning employees at the start of each season\, and they will support attendees in developing or refining their own orientation plans. \nThis in-person CISA workshop is free\, but please register here by Monday\, January 26th so we can provide food for all. Snacks will be available throughout\, and a late lunch will be provided by 1:30. The snow date\, in the event of winter weather\, is Thursday\, January 29th (at the same time and place). Contact marisa@buylocalfood.org with any questions. \nCISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/setting-your-team-up-for-a-successful-season-orientation-and-onboarding-at-woven-roots-farm/
LOCATION:Easthampton Public Library Annex\, 52 Main Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20251229T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214214Z
UID:51400-1768487400-1768492800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for developing a motivated farm crew
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this free virtual workshop\, which will kick off CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. \nAn invested farm team is essential for farms to achieve the levels of productivity they need to succeed. Employees are motivated not only by wages and benefits\, but also by opportunities to feel a sense of achievement\, curiosity\, and pride in their work. In this session\, we’ll take a close look at the factors that contribute to employees’ motivation and discuss a wide (and attainable) range of ways in which you can support internal motivation within your farm crew. Presenters Sarah Janes Ugoretz\, Farm Labor Educator at University of Wisconsin Extension\, and Katie Bishop\, owner of PrairiErth Farm\, will share tried-and-true strategies to encourage employee motivation\, grounded in real farm examples. \nContact marisa@buylocalfood.org with any questions. \nCISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strategies-for-developing-a-motivated-farm-crew/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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UID:50904-1762387200-1762646399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SERVSAFE Certificado de Manejo de Alimentos
DESCRIPTION:SERVSAFE CERTIFICADO DE MANEJO DE ALIMENTOS\n329 Main St.\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States\n\n\nCapacítate y certifícate en el manejo de alimentos! ¿Trabajas en restaurantes\, negocios de comida o eventos comunitarios ? Este taller de certificado de alimentos es tu oportunidad para aprender las… \n\n$85\n\n——————-\nGet trained and certified in food handling!\n\n\nDo you work in restaurants\, food businesses or community events?\n\n\nThis food certificate workshop is your opportunity to learn food hygiene and safety best practices\, and earn your official certificate.\n\n\n\nLearn how to handle food safely\nComplies with legal and health requirements.\nImprove quality and trust is your service.\n\nClasses: Nov 6-7\, 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM \nExam: November 8\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\nLocation: 329 Main St\, Holyoke MA 01040
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/servsafe-certificado-de-manejo-de-alimentos/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20251017T154519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154546Z
UID:51002-1761760800-1761768000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Farm Labor 101: Planning\, Hiring and Managing Employees
DESCRIPTION:Hiring and managing employees is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of running a successful farm. Whether you’re hiring your first crew member or looking to improve your management systems\, this workshop will give you practical tools to make labor planning smoother and more effective. \nJoin Beth Holtzman of UVM Extension for an interactive session introducing the Farm Labor Dashboard\, a free online suite of tools to help you plan\, hire\, and manage employees with confidence. Beth will share actionable strategies for recruitment\, training\, and performance evaluation\, helping you and your team thrive. \nYou’ll walk away knowing how to:✅ Assess your hiring readiness  ✅ Write clear\, effective job descriptions✅ Calculate the true cost of employees✅ Create employee policy manuals and training plans that work \nThe session will also feature a Farmer Highlight from Andrew Lawson of Appleton Farm\, who will share real-world insights into how he plans for labor each season\, builds his team\, and manages day-to-day employee performance. \n👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your farm team and improve your management systems! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/online-workshop-farm-labor-101-planning-hiring-and-managing-employees/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20251006T145914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152034Z
UID:50895-1761386400-1761400800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tractor Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:NESFI will host a workshop on tractor safety. The workshop will take place on October 25\, 2025 from 10 to 2 pm with a 40-minute break for lunch and conversation. \nJim Carrabba\, Agricultural Safety Specialist with the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety [NEC]\, will lead the session. Participants will receive an hour of classroom instruction\, followed by demonstrations on tractor and PTO safety. \nThis workshop will cover the following areas: \n· Tractor injury statistics \n· Basic Safe Tractor operating principles \no Overturn prevention & importance of ROPS (Rollover Protective Structures) \n§ The ROPS Retrofit Rebate Program will be covered explaining how this program works \no This training will cover the areas required for OSHA annual tractor safety under 1928.51 Appendix A and can meet that training requirement for your farm (applies to farms with more than 10 employees) \no PTO (Power-Take-Off) safety and Retrofit PTO shields offered by the Northeast Center will be demonstrated \no Safe Operation of tractors on public roads \n· How to perform operator checks \n· Safety features on new vs. old tractors \nAll are welcome\, but space is limited so best to register early. Registration via email at info@smallfarm.org Cost is$30. See website smallfarm.org for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tractor-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:New England Small Farm Institute\, 275 Jackson St\, Belchertown
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20251006T144611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T144611Z
UID:50891-1761073200-1761076800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmworker event: Delegation Skills on the Farm (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:https://events.humanitix.com/free-school-for-farmworkers-presents-delegation-skills-on-the-farm \nFarming is often compared to a marathon\, but what about a symphony? Hear us out – farm managers are pretty similar to symphony conductors in a lot of ways. A symphony conductor decides what set of songs are being played and in what order. They need to make sure all musicians know their roles and cues for starting and stopping\, who is taking the lead\, who is supporting. When everyone is clear and the team is strong\, it’s music to our ears\, and when there is miscommunication or the flow is off\, yikes.  \nThe same goes for farming. The setlist is the task list and the orchestra is the farm crew. Delegating a farm crew\, like conducting a symphony\, takes a lot of specific skills like foresight\, communication and observance. You are facilitating the work and ensuring that it’s happening in a harmonious way.  \nDelegating as a manager is crucial for any farm’s success\, not to mention crew satisfaction. It can feel really good to get through a task list as a team where everyone feels seen and heard and like their skills are being utilized. But delegation can be tricky – knowing how long a task will take\, making sure no one is stuck with the same monotonous job every time\, balancing the power dynamics of being the manager of the crew while also trying to keep your boss satisfied (always the buffer never the bride)\, building skills among the crew while also trying to be motivating. Delegation is the true unsung hero of a happy farm. \nJoin us at this upcoming Free School for Farmworkers session where we will focus on these skills! This session will be co-facilitated by seasoned farm managers Sarah Bell and Abby Benson. They’ll be sharing their delegation tips and talking through scenarios and situations they’ve navigated on farms. \nThis session is a skill share\, so please come with your own questions\, expertise\, and delegation situations to workshop together! \nTuesday\, October 21 at 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET on zoom.  \nAccessibility information: This session will be facilitated in English and simultaneously interpreted  into Spanish by Cooperativa Brujúlas. Closed captioned will also be available. Co-hosted by Not Our Farm\, UW-Extension\, and FairShare CSA Coalition. \nFlyer designed by Alicia Robinson-Welsh\nPlease note that Free School for Farmworkers sessions are a farmworker-only space.\n* We define a farmworker as someone working on a farm they do not own\, for or without pay\, including interns\, apprentices\, cooperative workers and aspiring farmworkers. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to participate\, please contact Anita Adalja at anita@notourfarm.org. \nFree School for Farmworkers strives to create pockets of opportunity to skill share\, connect and learn about parts of agriculture that can be overlooked\, forgotten or hoarded due to the nature of working on farms under capitalism. \n¿Estoy dirigiendo una Sinfonía o trabajando la Tierra? Habilidades de Delegación en la Granja \nLa agricultura a menudo se compara con un maratón\, pero ¿qué tal con una sinfonía? Mira\, déjanos explicarte: quienes gestionan una granja se parecen mucho a quienes dirigen una orquesta sinfónica. Quien dirige la sinfonía decide qué piezas se van a tocar y en qué orden. Necesitas asegurarte de que todes les músicos conozcan sus roles y las señales para comenzar y detenerse\, quién lleva la batuta en cierto momento y quién acompaña. Cuando hay claridad y elle equipe está fuerte\, es música para nuestros oídos. Y cuando hay mala comunicación o el flujo se interrumpe… ¡ay! \nLo mismo pasa con la agricultura. La lista de reproducción es la lista de tareas\, y la orquesta es elle equipe de la granja. Delegar en une equipe de granja\, al igual que dirigir una sinfonía\, requiere muchas habilidades específicas como visión\, comunicación y capacidad de observación. Estás facilitando el trabajo y asegurándote de que se realice de manera armoniosa. \nDelegar como persona encargada de la gestión es crucial para el éxito de cualquier granja\, sin mencionar la satisfacción del elle equipe. Puede sentirse muy bien avanzar en una lista de tareas en conjunto\, donde todes se sientan vistes\, escuchades y que sus habilidades están siendo aprovechadas. Pero la delegación puede ser complicada: calcular cuánto tiempo tomará una tarea\, asegurarse de que nadie quede siempre este haciendo el mismo trabajo monótono\, equilibrar las dinámicas de poder de ser la persona responsable del equipe mientras también se busca mantener a le jefature satisfecha (siempre de amortiguadore\, nunca de protagoniste)\, fomentar habilidades en elle equipe y al mismo tiempo tratar de motivar. La delegación es la verdadera heroína anónima de una granja feliz. \n¡Acompáñanos en esta próxima sesión de la Escuela Libre para Trabajadores Agrícolas\, donde nos enfocaremos en estas habilidades! Esta sesión será co-facilitada por las experimentadas gestoras de granjas Sarah Bell y Abby Benson. Ellas compartirán sus consejos de delegación y conversarán sobre escenarios y situaciones que han vivido en las granjas. Esta sesión es un espacio de intercambio de habilidades\, ¡así que ven con tus propias preguntas\, experiencias y situaciones de delegación para trabajar en conjunto! \n\nMartes\, 21 de octubre a las 4:00pm PT / 5:00pm MT / 6:00pm CT / 7:00pm ET por Zoom. \nInformación de accesibilidad: Esta sesión será facilitada en inglés y contará con interpretación simultánea al español a cargo de la Cooperativa Brujúlas. También estarán disponibles subtítulos en vivo. \nCo-facilitacion junto con Not Our Farm\, UW-Extension y FairShare CSA Coalition. \nPor favor\, tengan en cuenta que las sesiones de la Escuela Libre para Trabajadores Agrícolas son un espacio exclusivo para personas trabajadoras del campo. \nDefinimos a une persona trabajadora del campo como alguien que trabaja en una granja que no posee\, ya sea con o sin remuneración\, incluyendo personas en prácticas\, aprendices\, trabajadoras cooperativas y quienes aspiran a trabajar en la agricultura. Si tienes dudas sobre si cumples con los requisitos para participar\, por favor contacta a Anita Adalja en anita@notourfarm.org. \nLa Escuela Libre para Trabajadores Agricolas busca crear espacios de oportunidad para compartir habilidades\, conectarse y aprender sobre aspectos de la agricultura que a veces son pasados por alto\, olvidados o acumulados debido a la naturaleza de trabajar en granjas bajo el capitalismo. \nDiseño del volante: Alicia Robinson-Welsh \nSobre las facilitadoras: \nSarah Bell es agricultora y educadora\, con base en Adamsville\, Alabama. Desde 2017\, Sarah ha gestionado varias granjas en Alabama y tiene una pasión especial por apoyar y fortalecer la comunidad entre personas agricultoras. Ha trabajado en la defensa de políticas agrícolas con National Young Farmers Coalition y como representante de agricultores en el USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. Actualmente\, Sarah trabaja en Lovelight Farms en Wilsonville\, AL\, y es miembro de la junta de la Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network. \nAbby Benson es la coordinadora de producción en Featherstone Farm\, una granja orgánica en Rushford\, MN\, que cultiva aproximadamente 140 acres de verduras. Con casi 50 personas empleadas en la temporada alta\, Featherstone cuenta tanto con empleades locales de tiempo completo como con 30 trabajadores temporales de México a través del programa de visas H-2A. \nThe University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. \nThis event will be conducted in English. You may request an interpreter\, materials in an alternative language or format\, or other services to make this event more accessible. Contact Sarah Janes Ugoretz at sarah.janesugoretz@wisc.edu or 6008-234-1561 by Tuesday October 7th. There is no added cost to you for these services.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmworker-event-delegation-skills-on-the-farm-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20251002T170233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T170233Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Accelerator Workshop Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Restoration Accelerator Workshop Fall 2025 \nWhen: October 7\, 2025 \nWhere: Native Plant Trust\, Nasami Farm\, Whatley\, MA \nTime: 10am-1pm \nSign up here! \nOr email: \nadoshas@nativeplanttrust.org \n\nInterested in learning more about native seed production? Join us at Native Plant Trust’s Nasami Farm for a behind-the-scenes look at how standard agricultural practices can scale small amounts of wild collected seed into the larger quantities needed for habitat restoration and horticulture. Native Plant Trust staff will lead guests on a walking tour of Nasami’s Seed Hub\, complete with stops at the seed increase plots\,  the seed processing facility used to clean the harvest\, and the climate-controlled storage facility that houses the seed once it’s clean. Along the way\, visitors will receive an overview of the protocols used to produce native species\, emphasizing seed harvesting techniques and processing methods with an opportunity for hands-on demonstrations. This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under sub-award number PROJECT # FNE22-009.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/restoration-accelerator-workshop-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Native Plant Trust":MAILTO:adoshas@nativeplanttrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20250917T152247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T152247Z
UID:50748-1759510800-1759518000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer & Community Harvest Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-community-harvest-gathering/
LOCATION:Pie in the Sky Berry Farm\, 139 Fair Street Ext.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Action Now Western Mass":MAILTO:alexispolokoff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20250903T165600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T093351Z
UID:50582-1758967200-1758978000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building Fertile Ground: Biochar\, Soil Health\, and Agroforestry in Action
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nCurious about biochar and how it supports soil health and climate resilience? Join us at Big River Chestnuts in South Deerfield to learn about the benefits of this carbon-rich soil amendment. We’ll discuss how biochar is made\, how it can enhance soil health and water retention\, and what to consider when using it on your farm. We will also discuss how to access funding and other forms of assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). \nThe Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District will demonstrate its newest addition to their equipment program – a Stoltzfus 4-ton multi-purpose spreader\, which will apply a custom blend of biochar and compost to Jono Neiger’s agroforestry system. This versatile tool is available through HHCD’s equipment rental program and can be used to apply a range of amendments that increase soil fertility and health\, and build long-term climate resiliency. Snacks and refreshments will be provided after the event. \n\nDate/time: Saturday\, September 27th\, 10 AM – 1 PM\nLocation: 44-98 Settright Rd\, South Deerfield\nRain date: Sunday\, September 28th\, 10 AM – 1 PM\nPresenters: Jono Neiger (Big River Chestnuts)\, Matthew Karas (HHCD)\n\nContact Matthew Karas at Hampshire-Hampden Conservation District with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information!  \n*HHCD’s Stoltzfus Wet-Lime Spreader was purchased with grant funding provided by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.  \n*The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides funding for biochar and other soil amendments through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-fertile-ground-biochar-soil-health-and-agroforestry-in-action/
LOCATION:Big River Chestnuts\, 44-98 Settright Rd\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20250903T170907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T093158Z
UID:50573-1758898800-1758906000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Agriculture and Conservation Education: On-Campus Resources and Food Security
DESCRIPTION:Greenfield Community College has a small but thriving agricultural education program that utilizes on-campus gardens to teach and grow op-produce for the GCC food pantry. Please join program coordinator\, Anthony Reiber and Farm and Food Systems student Michael Hannigan to tour the on-campus agriculture education resources and discuss the successes and challenges of the programs. \n\nDate: Friday\, September 26th\, 3:00-5:00pm\nLocation: Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA 01301\n\nContact Anthony at Greenfield Community College with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/agriculture-and-conservation-education-on-campus-resources-and-food-security/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20250731T133927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T131952Z
UID:50362-1758879000-1758909600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Agroforestry Crawl: Three farms in one day!
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin CISA on Friday\, September 26th for an all-day Agroforestry Crawl visiting three innovative western MA farms with agroforestry systems on their land.  \nWe start out at The Long Game Orchard in Northfield\, a 6-acre silvopasture farm with tree crops including chestnuts\, American persimmons\, Asian pears\, Yellowbud hickory\, and pawpaws. The farm is also experimenting with fodder and biodiversity hedges and is transforming an adjacent secondary forest fragment into a silvopasture system. From there we travel to Firefly Farm in Sunderland\, a 25-acre no-till farm with perennial herbs\, a no-till veggie area and orchards of heartnuts\, hazelnuts and chestnuts. Finally\, we hit Carr’s Ciderhouse and Preservation Orchard in Hadley for a look at their apple orchards that are integrated with grazing flocks of sheep and chickens based on the farm and raised in collaboration with Meadowfed Lamb.  \nVisits to each farm include farm tours and conversations with the farmers and participants. Following the tour of Carr’s\, we will have some time to reflect on opportunities and challenges associated with implementing agroforestry systems on western MA farms and a networking session over pizza and cider.  \nThis event is oriented toward farmers and service providers\, but is open to members of the public interested in learning about agroforestry. \nDate: Friday\, September 26th\, 9:30am – 6pm (rain date Sept 27th) \nFarm Tour Locations:  \n\nThe Long Game Orchard\, Northfield\nFirefly Farm\, Sunderland\nPreservation Orchard\, Meadowfed Lamb and Carr’s Ciderhouse\, Hadley\n\nAgenda:  \n9:30am – Meet up at The Long Game Orchard \n10:00am – Begin farm tour   \n11:30am – BYO lunch break at The Long Game Orchard or elsewhere  \n1:00pm – Meet up at Firefly Farm\, begin farm tour   \n2:30pm – Depart for Preservation Orchard & Carr’s Ciderhouse/Meadowfed Lamb   \n3:00pm – Begin farm tour  \n4:00pm – Discussion on moving agroforestry systems forward – constraints and opportunities  \n5:00pm – Networking/cider/pizza at Carr’s \n6:00pm – End of event \nRegistration: Please register in advance. Although we encourage participants to attend all three farm tours\, you may select one or two tours to attend if you’re not able to commit to the full day. \nFood: CISA will provide some snacks but otherwise food will not be provided on the tour. Please bring your own lunch or plan to go out in between tours. Pizza and cider will be available to purchase at Carr’s Ciderhouse during the networking session at the end of the tour. \nTransportation: Please arrange your own transportation between tour locations. Participants are encouraged to coordinate their own rideshares to carpool between locations\, if possible. \nContact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions or to register. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/agroforestry-crawl/
LOCATION:The Long Game Orchard\, Firefly Farm\, Carr’s Ciderhouse and Orchard
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20250911T155806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T141504Z
UID:50696-1758816000-1758823200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Setting Up for Success in a Changing Climate: Equipment and Weed Management in Reduced Tillage Systems
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWalk the vegetable fields of Hampshire College Farm to look closely at the various living cover trials with white Dutch clover. Engage in conversation with the Hampshire farmers and folks from Momentum Ag to better understand the trial process\, the learning goals and take always about tools\, weed management and more when working with reduced tillage systems in a changing climate. This will be a tour with plenty of time for questions and conversation! \n\nDate: Thursday\, September 25th\, 4-6pm\nLocation: Hampshire College Farm\, 731 West Street\, Amherst MA 01002\n\nAccessibility: Please let us know if you require any assistance\, we will be walking on farms roads with uneven terrain for periods of up to 15 minutes and be outside in the elements. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/setting-reduced-tillage-systems-up-for-success-in-a-changing-climate-equipment-weed-management/
LOCATION:Hampshire College Farm\, 793 West Street\, Amherst\, MA 01002
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Landek":MAILTO:farm@hampshire.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T161827
CREATED:20250717T181014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T091941Z
UID:50307-1758646800-1758654000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Stress and Grief: Building Understanding & Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nJoin CISA and University of New Hampshire Extension for an event exploring how farmers and others working in food systems are experiencing and coping with climate grief.  \nMany people are suffering from emotional consequences associated with anticipated or actual environmental changes and reacting with despair\, grief\, or uncertainty. Farmers\, ranchers\, and food producers have uniquely intimate relationships to places and landscapes\, and as a result\, are especially vulnerable to climate-related losses and grief.   \nThis session will offer an introduction to the notion of climate grief or eco-distress. Participants will be encouraged to explore specific things they have lost to climate change\, and identify and share with each other healthy strategies they are currently using to cope with climate-related stress.  \nLight dinner will be provided at the beginning of the event.  \n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 23rd\, 5-6:30pm \nLocation: Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland\, Massachusetts 01375 \n\nThis event is aimed at farmers in Massachusetts\, and will be hosted in Sunderland\, MA. Another session of the training will be offered in Millbrook\, NY on September 22. Click here for details. \nSpeaker: Maud Powell\, Oregon State University  \nMaud Powell is a Professor of Practice in the Small Farms Extension program at Oregon State University and serves as Oregon’s co-coordinator for the Western SARE’s professional development program. For the past seventeen years\, she has designed and delivered educational programs for farmers and ranchers in Southern Oregon. Additionally\, she and her family have owned and operated a vegetable seed and produce farm\, Wolf Gulch\, for twenty-five years.  \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information!  \nContact Stephen at Stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions.  \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA and Northeast Extension Risk Management Education (NERME) under Award Number 2023-70027-40447 and Award Number 2024-70027-42540.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-stress-and-grief-building-understanding-resilience/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T130000
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SUMMARY:Climate Anxiety: Navigating Uncertainty & Building Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMany people are suffering from emotional consequences associated with anticipated or actual environmental changes and reacting with despair\, grief\, or uncertainty. Farmers\, ranchers\, and food producers have uniquely intimate relationships to places and landscapes\, and as a result\, are especially vulnerable to climate-related anxiety. \nBerkshire Agricultural Ventures will host this introductory session with Maud Powell on the notion of climate anxiety and eco-distress. Participants will be encouraged to explore specific things they have lost to climate change\, and identify and share with each other healthy strategies they are currently using to cope with climate-related stress. \n\nDate: Monday\, September 22\, 10am-1pm\nLocation: 2715 US-44\, Millbrook\, NY 12545\n\nContact Ben at Berkshire Ag Ventures with questions. \nThis event is designed for farmers and land stewards in the Berkshire-Taconic and Hudson Valley region. Another session of the training will be offered in Sunderland\, Massachusetts on September 23. Click here for details. \nSpeaker: Maud Powell\, Oregon State University  \nMaud Powell is a Professor of Practice in the Small Farms Extension program at Oregon State University and serves as Oregon’s co-coordinator for the Western SARE’s professional development program. For the past seventeen years\, she has designed and delivered educational programs for farmers and ranchers in Southern Oregon. Additionally\, she and her family have owned and operated a vegetable seed and produce farm\, Wolf Gulch\, for twenty-five years.  \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-anxiety-navigating-uncertainty-building-resilience/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County\, 2715 US-44\, Millbrook\, NY\, 12545
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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