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SUMMARY:UMass Research Farm Tour and Vegetable Twilight Meeting
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, August 16\, 2023\, 2:30-4:30pm: Research Farm Tour\, 5:00-6:30pm: Vegetable Twilight Meeting \nWhere: UMass Amherst Crop and Animal Research and Education Farm\, 91 River Rd.\, South Deerfield\, MA \nRegistration: Free! Please register in advance. Click here to register. \nJoin UMass Extension for a research tour and grower twilight meeting! In the afternoon\, we’ll tour the UMass Research Farm and hear about the graduate student and Extension research underway on the farm. Students and faculty are encouraged to come to learn about applied research and the research farm. In the evening\, we’ll have talks targeted more to commercial vegetable growers. A representative from Toro will discuss the automated irrigation system set up at the research farm\, and the Extension Vegetable Program will discuss their applied research trials in more detail.\nJoin us for both parts or just one! A light supper will follow the twilight meeting
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-research-farm-tour-and-vegetable-twilight-meeting/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T130000
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SUMMARY:Growing Successful Work Teams
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Tuesdays\, August 8 & 15 \nTime:   Noon-1 pm Eastern \nLearn more and register. \nIdentify your communication and management preferences and practical ways to use them to build and retain a successful and productive crew. In this two-part workshop\, we will use the DiSC Workplace Profile to help you identify your unique communication and management preferences and explore ways that your preferences affect your strengths and stressors related to managing labor. The DiSC model provides a common language people can use to better understand themselves and those they interact with. We can use this knowledge to reduce conflict and improve working relationships. \nPrior to the first session\, participants will complete the online DiSC Workplace profile and receive their personalized report. In the first session (August 8)\, we will review our profiles and explore what they can tell us about the opportunities and challenges each of us brings to workplace interactions. In the second session (August 15). we will discuss strategies farm operators and managers can use to better communicate with\, manage and supervise employees who may or may not share our work style preferences. Both sessions will include discussion of practical ways you can use to build and sustain a successful crew. \nFee: $35. There is a $35 participant fee for this workshop to help pay for the DiSC Workplace Profile. The Farm Labor Dashboard project is subsidizing the balance (approximately 60%) of the actual profile cost. After you register\, we will send information about how to pay and complete enrollment in the workshop.  Because participants need to complete a self-assessment prior to the workshop\, registration for each section of the workshop will close three business days before the first session on Thursday August 3.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-successful-work-teams-2/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730
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SUMMARY:2023 NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA Summer Conference is the annual summer gathering of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. NOFA is a non-profit organization of over 5\,000 small-scale farmers\, gardeners\, consumers and food system reformers. We promote healthy food\, organic regenerative farming practices\, and climate disruption solutions through soil management strategies. \nJoin the #NOFASummerConference later this month online and in-person! Tickets are priced on a sliding scale. Learn more about the conference and register to attend here! \nThe 49th annual NOFA Summer Conference begins online: Monday\, July 24 – Thursday July 27\, with evening speakers and workshops. \nOn Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29\, we gather in person and online at Worcester State University for knowledge sharing and celebration through: \n\nWorkshops and discussions (including in Spanish)\nRacial equity caucus groups\nChildren’s programming\nLocal food & drinks\nA fair!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2023-nofa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
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SUMMARY:Rebop Farm - Birds\, Bees\, and Beneficial Bugs in Our Livestock Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join UVM Extension specialists for a farm tour to learn about ways to enhance bird\, bee and beneficial insect habitats in your rotational grazing systems. \nRebop Farm \n\nWednesday\, July 19\, 10 a.m. − 12 p.m.\n1320 Sunset Lake Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\n\nRegistration: Call or email Kelsie Meehan at 802-656-4829 or kelsie.meehan@uvm.edu. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, contact Kelsie Meehan at 802-656-4829 or kelsie.meehan@uvm.edu at least three weeks before the event so we may assist you. Contact Kelsie with program questions or for additional information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/rebop-farm-birds-bees-and-beneficial-bugs-in-our-livestock-systems/
LOCATION:Rebop Farm\, 1320 Sunset Lake Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230622T134134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T134314Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Walk: Crimson & Clover Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Crimson Clover Farm and American Farmland Trust for a field walk exploring innovative approaches to tillage reduction on organic farms. Farmer Nathan Frigard will showcase three tillage reduction and soil health trials: zone-tilling and planting crops into established dutch white clover living mulch\, growing teff as a living mulch between tomato beds\, and the use of intensive cover crop successions for organic matter/residue building. Nathan will provide a farm tour\, stopping at each trial plot to discuss the operations involved and any initial soil health\, weed suppression\, and crop performance observations. We will round out the afternoon with an informal farmer-to-farmer Q&A and discussion. \nSpeaker: Nate Frigard co-founded Crimson & Clover Farm in 2011 with a mission to provide quality products\, build healthy soils\, and create a vibrant community farm where folks could come to not just pick up their CSA vegetables but also walk the land\, pick strawberries\, and flowers\, see their neighbors\, and learn where their food came from.  For Nate\, farming has always been about more than just growing great food but also building connections with nature and among people. \nLocation: 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA 01062 \nClick here to learn more and register for the event!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-health-field-walk-crimson-clover-farm/
LOCATION:Crimson & Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T172555Z
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SUMMARY:Irrigation Systems and Management at Warner Farm
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nWarner Farm\, a CSA and wholesale farm as well as the home of Mike’s Corn Maze\, located in Sunderland\, MA\, has been developing its irrigation capacity since the late 1970s. The farm’s rich sandy loam has been growing fruit and vegetable crops for centuries and as a changing climate brings changing precipitation patterns to New England\, Warner Farm is poised to respond effectively in times of drought.  \nJoin CISA\, UMass Extension\, and Dave Wissemann of Warner Farm on July 13th at 4:00pm for an up close look at how they are optimizing their water resources and water distribution systems to ensure the sustainable production of crops throughout the season and in the face of increasingly uncertain growing conditions. The workshop includes a farm walk to see irrigation equipment and a detailed explanation of how the farm’s systems are designed and maintained. Following the farm walk\, join us for further discussion and some locally made drinks and snacks.  \nThis workshop and networking event is part of the 2023 Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change Webinar and Workshop Series: On-farm Climate Change Adaptation Case Studies from Western Massachusetts. \nLocation: Warner Farm\, 23 S Main St\, Sunderland\, MA 01375 \nContact Stephen Taranto at stephen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 17 with any questions. \nThis work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Ranger Development Program grant no. 2020-70017-32420 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/irrigation-warner-farm/
LOCATION:Warner Farm\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230515T185853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T185853Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Harmony Farm Tour: Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we tour this beef cattle and swine farm to get a first hand look at the nutrient management practices in place. Rich Meinert\, extension specialist at UConn will be on hand to provide expertise and answer questions. For more information\, visit https://livestock.extension.uconn.edu or contact Rachel Bespuda\, Project Director at\nrachel.bespuda@uconn.edu \nLocation: Wild Harmony Farm\, 366 Victory Hwy C\, Exeter\, RI 02822 \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wild-harmony-farm-tour-improving-pasture-management-for-sustainable-livestock-production/
LOCATION:Wild Harmony Farm\, 366 Victory Hwy C\, Exeter\, RI\, 02822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230517T153714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T153714Z
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SUMMARY:Go Nuts Community Call: Expanding Agroforestry in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Go Nuts is our bi-monthly informational call on agroforestry. During this call\, we will discuss all things related to agroforestry\, from planting and tree establishment to infrastructure and consumer access. This includes insight into the variety of species of trees and shrubs and their various applications as well as discussing more technical elements such as soil health or animal integration. All of these discussions are grounded in the relevancy of agroforestry as a unified food systems solution\, and how it can help sustain our environment\, improve soil health and boost community resilience. Our goal is to provide an informative and entertaining experience for our participants\, so don’t hesitate to call in with questions or comments. We look forward to hearing from you! \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83171004988?pwd=TXFPVmU2UkMxTk9ZSzd1L1gralgvdz09  \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/go-nuts-community-call-expanding-agroforestry-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230511T185331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T185331Z
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SUMMARY:Choosing a Food Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday June 27\, 6:00-7:30pm\nZoom (call-in info provided upon registration)\nRegister by June 20 here.\nDo you want to start a food business\, but need help choosing a legal business structure? There are many options available and every situation is unique. Hear from a panel of successful local food business owners about how their business structure works and why they chose it. This session will help you understand the difference between a fiscal sponsorship\, a cooperative business\, a nonprofit\, a for-profit\, and a sole proprietorship. Panelists are: \n\nKelly Hickey of Atlas Farm Store (LLC)\nNicolas D’Alessandro of Hearthstone Artisan Bakery (Sole Proprietorship)\nAddie Rose Holland of Real Pickles (Cooperative)\n\nRegister by June 20 here! \nPara español haga clic aquí. \n\n\n\nThis session is a part of a series! Full info on all events in this 10 workshop series here: https://www.buylocalfood.org/your-food-business/  \nEssential Skills for Starting\, Growing\, and Managing a Food Business\nPara español haga clic aquí. \nDo you have an idea for a new food business? Have you been growing or making food for friends and family and want to take it to the next level? Have you been working for a food business\, but you want to be better prepared to take on a decision-making role? \nWe can help! \nSessions are open to anyone and free to attend! PLUS\, if you self identify as BIPOC or low-income\, or if you need interpretation into English\, you are eligible to get: \n\n$30 – $60 per workshop\nInterpretation and/or translation\nUp to five hours of free one-on-one coaching on any topic(s) of your choice
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/choosing-a-food-business-model/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230515T185146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T185146Z
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SUMMARY:Wheel-View Farm Tour: Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with American Farmland Trust\, we invite you to join us in touring this pasture raised beef operation. We welcome Heather Darby with UVM Extension who will lead our discussion focusing on nutrient management. \nLocation: Wheel-View Farm\, 212 Reynolds Rd\, Shelburne Falls\, MA 01370 \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wheel-view-farm-tour-improving-pasture-management-for-sustainable-livestock-production/
LOCATION:Wheel-View Farm\, 212 Reynolds Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230517T143737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T143737Z
UID:43411-1687262400-1687267800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The National Meat Summits Steering Committee
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you working to support meat supply chains in your region? Interested in learning from other efforts happening across the U.S.? Join us for this webinar to learn about the recently formed National Meat Summits Steering Committee\, which works to build connections\, increase knowledge\, grow collective skills and advance market opportunities for local and regional meat supply chains. The webinar will also provide lessons learned from the 2023 Mountain Meat Summit and International Livestock Forum and information about the upcoming regional meat summits (Carolinas and Mountain) and future opportunities for collaboration. \nThe National Meat Summits Steering Committee works to build connections\, increase knowledge\, grow collective skills and advance market opportunities for local and regional meat supply chains in the United States. We accomplish this by providing coordination and support for regional meat summits that serve many segments and scales of U.S. local and regional meat supply chains. Learn more: https://meatsummits.com/ \nThis webinar is sponsored by Western SARE.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-national-meat-summits-steering-committee/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230414T135955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T140806Z
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SUMMARY:Return of the Mighty Chestnut
DESCRIPTION:Join Seeds of Solidarity for an experiential\, educational day filled with chestnut science\, lore\, planting\, and cooking. Enthusiasts Lois and Denis\, members of the American Chestnut Cooperators Foundation will inspire with ample knowledge\, growing and maintenance how-to\, and recipes to help us all bring back these trees\, so vital to food security\, climate resilience\, habitat and history. They’ll share updates on other regional chestnut efforts as well. Pre-registration required\, Sliding scale $35-$60\, Proceeds donated to the American Chestnut Cooperators Foundation. BYO lunch\, chestnut sampling included! \nPre-registration required\, space limited. Read more about each workshop and how to sign up below. BIPOC scholarships available for these workshops\, connect with deb@seedsofsolidarity.org if interested. Enjoy local attractions such as cider at a beautiful orchard\, hiking or kayaking while in the North Quabbin area! \nLocation: Seeds of Solidarity\, 165 Chestnut Hill Rd\, Orange\, MA  \nEmail deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/return-of-the-mighty-chestnut/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230517T204119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T204119Z
UID:43424-1686315600-1686322800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Catalyzing Agroforestry in the Hudson Valley and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Farmers\, land stewards\, agricultural professionals\, climate leaders\, and policy makers are invited to connect with each other to grow support for agroforestry as a natural climate solution\, both locally in the Hudson Valley more widely throughout the country. \nAgroforestry\, or the intentional integration of trees on farmland\, is recognized as a key agricultural climate change solution by Project Drawdown. Agroforestry and tree crops can also: \n\nImprove farm profitability & grow rural economies\nIncrease biodiversity\nImprove water quality\nIncrease beauty on farms and improve farmer mental health\n\nOur program includes: \n\nPresentation & discussion on agroforestry\, centered on key issues and opportunities related to the scaling of agroforestry as a natural climate solution\nFarm tour through working organic orchard (optional)\nOpportunities to get involved as a farmer\, land steward\, or ag professional\nGreat food and & drink provided in a beautiful location\n\nWhen: Friday June 9th from 1 to 3PM \nLocation: Stone Ridge Orchard is a 200-year-old historic working farm on 115 acres growing organic apples and fruit for cider. \nThis event will take place in an outdoor venue with access to shade and bathroom facilities. Please come dressed to protect against sun\, poison ivy\, and/or ticks. \nThe program will be presented by Propagate\, Epic Institute\, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures with support from the Edwards Mother Earth Foundation.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/catalyzing-agroforestry-in-the-hudson-valley-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Stone Ridge Orchard\, 3012 New York 213\, Stone Ridge\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230421T032158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T033512Z
UID:43194-1686304800-1686312000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Owl’s Head Farm - Birds\, Bees\, and Beneficial Bugs in Our Livestock Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join UVM Extension specialists for a farm tour to learn about ways to enhance bird\, bee and beneficial insect habitats in your rotational grazing systems. \nOwl’s Head Farm \n\nFriday\, June 9\, 10 a.m. − 12 p.m.\n263 Blueberry Farm Road\, Richmond\, VT\n\nRegistration: Call or email Kelsie Meehan at 802-656-4829 or kelsie.meehan@uvm.edu. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, contact Kelsie Meehan at 802-656-4829 or kelsie.meehan@uvm.edu at least three weeks before the event so we may assist you. Contact Kelsie with program questions or for additional information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/birds-bees-and-beneficial-bugs-in-our-livestock-systems/
LOCATION:Owl’s Head Farm\, 263 Blueberry Farm Road\, Richmond\, Vermont
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230517T152818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T152941Z
UID:43417-1685991600-1685995200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Bi-Monthly Call - NOFA/Mass
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our bimonthly Soil Health Calls! These calls are designed to provide a platform for farmers\, researchers\, and experts to share their knowledge\, experiences\, and insights on soil health. Our aim is to create a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about improving soil health. \nOur calls will cover a range of topics related to soil health\, including soil biology\, organic matter\, nutrient management\, and any topic of relevance to the NOFA community and beyond. We will also have guest speakers who will share their expertise and insights on the latest developments in the field. \nThe calls will take place on the first Monday of every month at 7 pm EST. We encourage you to join us and be a part of this exciting community. Please join by clicking on the link below. \nWe look forward to connecting with you and sharing our passion for soil health. \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93253789881?pwd=M2lpNWNSQlUyOWptaHNyR1hWUVh0QT09 \nClick here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-health-bi-monthly-call-nofa-mass/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230421T031358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T031533Z
UID:43185-1684861200-1685991600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Monitoring and Habitat to Support Pollinators and Reduce Pests on Blueberry Farms 
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nPollinator Monitoring and Habitat to Support Pollinators and Reduce Pests on Blueberry Farms — Join Cedar Circle Farm\, the Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association\, University of Vermont Extension\, Vermont Center for Ecostudies\, and the Gund Institute at this free hands-on workshop to increase your understanding of wild pollinators\, their habitat\, and pest considerations for blueberry production. \nThis event is free and is geared to growers and people that work with them. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, May 23\, 5:00pm-7pm\nLocation: Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center\, 225 Pavillion Road\, East Thetford\, VT\nPesticide applicator credits available: 2 credits for categories\n1A\, 3A\, 10\, 1\, 2\, 3\, 4\, 5\, and 6.\nCertified Crop Adviser CEUs available: 0.5 Integrated Pest Management credit and 1 Crop Management credit\nRead Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center’s covid policies here: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/ed-program-health-policies.\n\nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in these programs\, please call or email Laura Johnson at 802-656-4827 or laura.o.johnson@uvm.edu by three weeks before the event you wish to attend so we may assist you. Contact Laura with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pollinators-in-fruit-production-workshop-series-2023/
LOCATION:Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center\, 225 Pavillion Road\, Thetford\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230421T004105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T142404Z
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SUMMARY:Framing your Marketing Messages to Reach Consumers Now
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nThe last couple of years have brought about unprecedented shifts in consumer behavior because of COVID\, supply chain issues\, and inflation. How can farms\, farmers’ markets\, and other local food businesses shape their messaging to speak to current consumer concerns and needs? CISA conducted consumer surveys in 2020 and 2021\, and we have been gathering additional research on consumer responses to changing circumstances. In this workshop\, CISA Communications Manager Claire Morenon will share the messaging that we think resonates with consumers now\, with time for discussion and brainstorming among attendees. \nPlease contact Claire Morenon at claire@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 16 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/marketing-messages-2023/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230421T031352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T031352Z
UID:43189-1683736200-1683743400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Supporting and Monitoring Pollinators in Apples
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop will increase your understanding of wild pollinators\, their habitat\, pollination in apple production\, and pest/pesticide considerations. These events are free and geared to commercial growers and/or people who work with them. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, May 10\, 4:30-6:30pm\nLocation: UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center\, 65 Green Mountain Drive\, South Burlington\, VT\nPesticide applicator credits available: 2 credits for categories\n1A\, 2A\, 3A\, 3B\, 7A\, 7B\, 10\, 1\, 2\, 3\, 4\, 5\, and 6.\nCertified Crop Adviser CEUs available: 1 Integrated Pest\nManagement credit and 0.5 Crop Management credit\n\nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in these programs\, please call or email Laura Johnson at 802-656-4827 or laura.o.johnson@uvm.edu by three weeks before the event you wish to attend so we may assist you. Contact Laura with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/supporting-and-monitoring-pollinators-in-apples/
LOCATION:UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center\, 65 Green Mountain Drive\, South Burlington\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T114500
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230403T175944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T160031Z
UID:42966-1683541800-1683546300@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm employees (session option 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Make sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Wednesday\, April 26\, 2:00pm-3:15pm or Monday May 8\, 10:30am-11:45am. \nRegister here! \nA list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-employees-session-option-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Remote (Free)
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230414T144012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T144012Z
UID:43073-1682683200-1682694000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Allen Williams' Pasture Walk in Thetford\, VT
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Allen Williams and his colleagues at Understanding Ag. have been leaders in working with farmers and ranchers across the U.S. and around the world to increase their understanding of soil health practices and how they can make any farming operation more successful. \nIf you have pastures that you think are not preforming at their peak and would like to hear Dr. Allen Williams’ take on pasture issues and solutions\, as well as how other farmers in the area are managing their fields – this is the event for you! Bring your shovel and your opinions. Be prepared to share your experiences and be open to hearing from others. \nThis workshop will focus on practical and applied pasture science. It will be relevant no matter what livestock you are raising on pasture. \nThere is no parking at the pasture – we will be shuttling people from the East Thetford Park and Ride (2 minute ride). Shuttles will start running at 11:45 a.m. Weather permitting – we will be outdoors much of the 3 hours\, please dress appropriately. There is no bathroom on site either – so plan accordingly. Attendance is limited and registration is required. \nClick here for more information and to register. \nPlease contact Meghan Sheradin at meghan@vtgrassfarmers.org\, if you have any question.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/allen-williams-pasture-walk-in-thetford-vt/
LOCATION:Thetford\, VT – Meeting at the Thetford Park and Ride VT-113 East Thetford\, VT 05043
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230329T175459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T122358Z
UID:42898-1682618400-1682623800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Across the Fibershed
DESCRIPTION:Join Western Massachusetts Fibershed and CISA for a statewide\, remote networking event aimed at fiber farmers\, artisans\, and other stakeholders in the fiber community. This space will allow participants to share the challenges they face working with fiber in Massachusetts and share new ideas and collaborative solutions. We will offer both full group and small group discussion\, with guiding questions and casual conversation. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow members of the fiber community\, learn about the work being done by Western Massachusetts Fibershed\, and provide feedback for CISA and Fibershed on how to best support local fiber businesses.  \nRegister here! \nPlease contact Molly\, 413-665-7100 ext. 35\, with questions. \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant AM200100XXXXG178. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fibershed2023/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Massachusetts Fibershed":MAILTO:westernmassfibershed@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T151500
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230403T175809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T160058Z
UID:42963-1682517600-1682522100@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm employees (session option 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Make sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Wednesday\, April 26\, 2:00pm-3:15pm or Monday May 8\, 10:30am-11:45am. \nRegister here! \nA list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-employees-session-option-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Remote (Free)
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230324T154636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T154636Z
UID:42878-1682152200-1682175600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New York Nut Growers Association spring program
DESCRIPTION:New York Nut Growers Association 2023 spring meeting will take place on April 22 at the 4-H Acres facility in Ithaca\, NY. This meeting will address layering hazelnuts and chestnuts\, an ecological approach to nut growing\, and how to protect nut trees from small mammals. It will also include an update on the NYNGA English walnut project\, an introduction to the NY Farm Viability Institute (a non-profit grant-making organization)\, and an overview of crop insurance. In the afternoon\, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm\, we will visit Surik Mehrabyan’s nursery at 191 Millard Hill Road\, Newfield\, NY\, 14867\, where we will focus on bench grafting\, chip budding\, and greenwood grafting. Click here for more information. \nRegistration (includes breakfast and lunch) is $20.00 Click here to purchase tickets and come meet experienced growers and stay up to date with nut growing in New York!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-york-nut-growers-association-spring-program/
LOCATION:4-H Acres\, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230324T053814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T053923Z
UID:42873-1682069400-1682080200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Conservation Local Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On April 21 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm\, the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts will host a statewide Local Working Group meeting over Zoom. This meeting is an opportunity to provide input on natural resource priorities in their region for the NRCS and the state conservationist. Agricultural producers\, owners/operators of nonindustrial private forest land\, professionals representing agricultural and natural resource interests\, and individuals representing a variety of disciplines in the soil\, water\, wetland\, plant\, forestry\, and wildlife sciences are all welcome. See this fact sheet for more information. A registration link for the Zoom meeting is forthcoming.\n\nFor more information\, contact Austin Miles\, MACD Outreach Coordinator: amilesmacd@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/statewide-conservation-local-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230215T194356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T194356Z
UID:42409-1681898400-1681905600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nutrient management decision making based on soil testing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the 2023 Tri-State SARE Project Webinar Series: Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production \nSpeaker: Speaker: Heather Darby (UVM Extension) \nThe Tri-State (CT\, MA\, RI) SARE Professional Development Program is planning activities for the next three years – through 2026. The project will focus on training agricultural service providers as well as farmers in CT\, MA and RI on sustainable livestock production practices. Webinars are open to service providers and farmers and will be comprised of time for instruction in addition to interactive breakout sessions. Partaking in all webinars is encouraged\, but not required. For more information click here or contact Rachel Bespuda\, Project Director at rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nutrient-management-decision-making-based-on-soil-testing/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20221122T052527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T201502Z
UID:41431-1681376400-1681401600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grazing School at Gould Farm: Best Practices for Pasture Management
DESCRIPTION:Workshop presented by Berkshire Grown and Berkshire Agricultural Ventures: \nIn this all-day workshop we will discuss the basics of how set up a new grazing system\, and how to troubleshoot and improve an existing one.  We start the day from the perspective of pasture plants\, and then shift to look at grazing from the perspective of the livestock.  This will provide a solid understanding of how to meet the needs of the plants and livestock from the soil up.  Topics will include how to use the “Graziers Toolbox” including varied stock densities\, trampling and different regrowth periods\, pre & post grazing heights to use livestock to improve the pastures as well as fertility inputs\, soil testing and reseeding strategies.  We will cover “Pasture Pitfalls” as we look at common problems and how to identify the cause and come up with low cost solutions.  We will do the “Pasture Math” to calculate paddock sizes\, acreage needs and stocking rates.  We will look at how to maximize pasture intake for the livestock to lower feed costs and improve livestock wellbeing and productivity.  We will also discuss how to observe and monitor the soils\, plants and livestock so that we can better understand if our grazing systems are working the way we want them to\, and what we can do to make them better. Click here for more information. \nPresenter: Sarah Flack is an author\, consultant\, and speaker who specializing in grass-based livestock farming systems.  She takes a practical approach in applying the science of agronomy and grazing\, combined with farm business planning\, to allow farmers to make well informed decisions.  Her goal is to help create more farms with successful grass-based management systems\, empowering farmers to create positive change for pastures\, soils\, livestock\, and farmers quality of life.  Sarah is author of The Art and Science of Grazing\,  Organic Dairy Production and co author of The Organic Dairy Handbook\, Vermont Grass-Based Beef Profitability: Lessons and Budgets\, and Transitioning to Organic Dairy as well as many articles. \nRegister Here! Please pre-register for the workshop the day before it takes place by noon at latest. Zoom links to the workshops will be emailed the day before for each workshop. \nCost of registration is $40 for Berkshire Grown Members and $50 for Non-Members. \nFor more information\, contact Jordan Archey\, Program Manager for Business Members\, at jordan@berkshiregrown.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grazing-school/
LOCATION:Gould Farm
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230317T174816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T175039Z
UID:42762-1681207200-1681210800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Global Agritourism Network (GAN) Launch
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nLeading scholars and practitioners of agritourism have joined forces to form the Global Agritourism Network (GAN). This network of agritourism stakeholders (farmers\, ranchers\, and other agricultural producers; researchers; educators; community planners; government entities; agricultural service providers; development organizations; tour operators; hospitality operators; event planners; among others\,) aims to enhance the capacity of agritourism worldwide. \nOn April 11\, we will officially launch GAN with a Zoom meeting. We’ll begin with an introduction of GAN and then move into breakout groups for GAN committees including: promotion and funds\, research\, definitions and standards for agritourism\, sustainable and regenerative agritourism\, policy and advocacy\, conferences\, webinars\, communications\, and awards. We welcome you to join this growing network of agritourism professionals! \nVisit https://www.uvm.edu/vtrc/agritourism-gatherings for more information and recordings of past agritourism webinars. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Lisa Flinn at 802-751-8307 or Lisa.Flinn@uvm.edu so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/global-agritourism-network-gan-launch/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230307T203650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T203650Z
UID:42620-1680696000-1680699600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Virtual info session: Volunteering at Gould Farm
DESCRIPTION:Greetings from Gould Farm\, a therapeutic farm community in Monterey\, MA (western Massachusetts). \nWe’re hosting a virtual info session on April 5th at 12:00 PM EST for young farmers and gardeners interested in applying to our year-long volunteer program. \nVolunteers work on our farm\, garden\, bakery\, kitchen\, residential\, and forestry teams alongside adults who are working to recover their mental well-being. \nYear-long volunteers receive room and board\, a stipend\, fully paid health insurance\, and generous PTO (5 weeks). \nHere is the flyer for the event. If you wan to apply right away\, you can do so directly through our website: https://www.gouldfarm.org/volunteer
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/virtual-info-session-volunteering-at-gould-farm/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230309T204618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T044414Z
UID:42662-1680624000-1680631200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Managing Farm Labor Costs
DESCRIPTION:The past few years have posed unprecedented employee management challenges for local farms – from rising wages and employee shortages to the added demands of the pandemic and weather extremes. As your 2023 season ramps up\, Presenter Ellen Polishuk of Plant to Profit will share insights to help you respond to these challenges\, based on her decades of farm financial consulting and vegetable farm management experience. Ellen will offer tips for tracking and improving work efficiency\, supporting effective teamwork\, and evaluating labor-saving investments. You will also learn about farm financial assessment tools – like benchmarks and crop costing – that can help you identify the best avenues for increasing farm profitability to keep up with rising costs. The workshop is open to all\, with farm owners and middle managers or crew leaders in particular standing to benefit from the on-the-ground tips and broader decision-making context provided in this workshop. \nThe standard workshop cost is $10. We offer a sliding scale to ensure anyone can attend\, and additional attendees from the same farm business are welcome to attend free of charge; we do not want finances to be a barrier to attendance. \nPlease contact Kristen at kristen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 12 with any questions. \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LNE20-394. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/managing-farm-labor-costs/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T022230
CREATED:20230317T174214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T174530Z
UID:42757-1680523200-1680526800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Low Infrastructure Agritourism: Picnicking and Walking Trails
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nDo your visitors oooh and ahh over the views or the tranquility of your farm? Have you ever considered opening certain areas of your farm to the public to enjoy for greater appreciation of agriculture and nature? Join us for Low Infrastructure Agritourism: Picnicking and Walking Trails to learn more! Continuing our low infrastructure agritourism education series\, this webinar will give you information about developing walking trails and offering picnic opportunities on your farm using what you have available. Join our speakers\, who will share their experiences with picnicking and walking trails on the farm. \nVera Simon-Nobes is the Coordinator of the Farm-Based Education Network / Vermont Farms Agritourism Project at Shelburne Farms in Vermont. Janis Reinke is the co-owner of Frog Hollow Farmstead\, also in Vermont\, where she grows heirloom produce and heritage breed animals. Finally\, Rick Kralj\, Penn State Extension Educator will discuss food safety considerations. \nVisit https://www.uvm.edu/vtrc/agritourism-gatherings for more information and recordings of past agritourism webinars. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Lisa Flinn at 802-751-8307 or Lisa.Flinn@uvm.edu so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/low-infrastructure-agritourism-picnicking-and-walking-trails/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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