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SUMMARY:Workshop: Food Product Development
DESCRIPTION:Do you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for a current or future product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla\, of the UMASS Food Science Department\, an expert on HACCP and product development. This workshop is co-hosted by the CommonWealth Kitchen & UMASS Amherst’s Food Science Department.  \n\nThe full day course will cover:\n•       Principles of Food Safety and Risk Management\n•       Establishing Process Controls & Effective Strategies for Record Keeping\n•       Quality Attributes of Food\n•       Financial/Business Considerations to account for in your product development process\n•       Food Regulation and Product Labeling and Claims\n•       HACCP Plan Requirements and/or Low-Acid and Acidified Certification\n•       Determine Formula\, Process and Packaging for a safe food system\n•       Commercial Canning (Acidified Foods)\n•       Product Development Life Cycle\n \nRegistration for this course is $200. To register and to learn more about the course click here.\nIf you’re interested in learning about the scholarship program\, contact Roz Freeman.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-food-product-development/
LOCATION:CommonWealth Kitchen\, 196 Quincy St\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T132712Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Land Assessment
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take students into the field (weather permitting) for hands-on land assessment. We will conduct a soil sample\, measure compaction\, assess biological systems\, and discuss methods of improving or degrading the existing system. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nCrystal Stewart has long been interested in commercial and consumer horticulture. She completed both her bachelor and master degrees at the University of Wisconsin. During her studies\, she worked in the Department of Horticulture as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and as a Research Associate. After graduating\, Crystal became a Regional Extension Educator with the South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension providing horticulture support. She joined Cornell Cooperative Extension in 2007 as the horticulture and agriculture educator in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Today\, Crystal’s areas of emphasis include organic horticulture\, small and beginning farmers assistance\, and basic farm business management.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-land-assessment/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160408T125230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T125230Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Farm Financial Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Are you having difficulty finding time for regular financial tasks? Is your farm business running as smoothly as possible?\n\n \n\n\nThis webinar is designed to give you the tools to stay on track during the growing season. Join New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and The Carrot Project for a webinar overview of a new Financial Calendar tool. We’ll dive into how the tool can help you stay organized with daily\, weekly\, monthly\, and annual tasks. A successful beginning farmer will also be on hand to help you adapt the calendar to your farm’s needs and realities and create a personalized financial management calendar for your farm.\n\n \nThis webinar is FREE but pre-registration required: https://nesfp.org/events/farm-financial-calendar
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-farm-financial-calendar/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160323T130357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T130920Z
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business \nPresenter Michael Vann\, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans.  One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out of my business”. ThisSucc overview seminar will cover: The current transition/succession landscape\, Establishing transition expectations and objectives\, Business valuation facts and realities\, Family and partner dynamics\, Exit options and structure considerations\, Preparing the Company for transition\, and Your advisors and the value they create.  A more in-depth multi session seminar will be offered Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. \nThis is a FREE seminar. Click here to Register. \nIf you can’t make it to the seminar on April 28th\, there will be a second session on May 5.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-succession-planning/
LOCATION:Cloud 85\, 85 Main St\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160422T132947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T132947Z
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SUMMARY:USDA Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to finance your hoop house? Wondering if you should be considering crop insurance? Interested in accepting SNAP benefits for your CSA? \nFarmers are invited to meet representatives from USDA agencies to learn about the opportunities available to them. New Entry will host Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)\, Farm Service Agency (FSA)\, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)\, UMass Extension Risk Management\, and Rural Development for an evening of introductions and information sharing. \nFarmers will learn about becoming eligible for USDA programs\, accessing technical assistance\, applying for low-interest and micro loan programs\, purchasing federal crop insurance\, and more! Representatives will emphasize the importance of record-keeping and highlight best practices for busy farmers. \nTake this opportunity to ask the questions you’ve been wondering about\, and make this your most successful season yet! \nThis event is free and open to the public. Parking is available on street\, as well as in the lot at the corner of Mt. Hope St. & White St. and in the lot at the corner of White St. and Avon St. \nAny questions may be directed to Kristen Whitmore.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/usda-showcase/
LOCATION:Fusion Theater\, 125 Mt. Hope Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160415T131438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160415T131438Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Game of Logging
DESCRIPTION:Game of Logging teaches chainsaw skills.  Each level builds upon the one before.  By listening to explanations\, watching demonstrations\, and then practicing techniques\, participants come away with better work habits and greater confidence in their ability to safely fell trees and work in the woods. Level I provides an overview of chain saw safety and covers basic tree felling and you will fell a tree! If you are interested in reading more about the Game of Logging Course\, visit NEWT’s website. To register and for directions to the training site\, contact Lisa Sausville at (802) 877-2777 or by email. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/womens-game-of-logging/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Stamford \, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160302T162703Z
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SUMMARY:Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts' Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to believe but spring planting time is just around the corner! It’s time to order from the Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts 2016 Spring Tree\, Shrub\, & Plant Sale! \nThe Districts are accepting orders for their annual plant sale through April 10\, 2016.\n \nChoices include a wide variety of trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and edibles. Compost will also be for sale in 40-pound bags.  Soil testing will be done by members of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners on pick up day\, April 30th\, 2016 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton.\n \nTo use our on line ordering system with color photos and descriptions visit www.pioneervalleyconservation.org\nOr request a brochure by calling #413-585-1000 x118 or email 413treesale@gmail.com. \n \nThe Conservation Districts are state entities designated by the Massachusetts General Laws to address natural resources issues at the local level throughout the Commonwealth. The Districts cooperate with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, a federal agency addressing the conservation and wise management of natural resources (soil\, water\, air\, plants\, animals\, human\, and energy)\, assist agricultural producers and landowners with conservation planning and applying for financial assistance to correct resource concerns. The District programs improve the health and productivity of all landscapes\, urban to rural.\nHHCD also carries out programs and workshops\, and holds conservation tours of local farms. The plant sale is our major fundraising source. Please support local conservation!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampden-and-hampshire-conservation-districts-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Three County Fairgrounds\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160323T131851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T131851Z
UID:18657-1462384800-1462395600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Business Growth Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Stabilize and Expand your Business \nThis workshop is geared toward established businesses seeking to increase their revenue.  Topics presented by Amy Shapiro\, Director of Business Development\, and a panel of experts will include operational efficiencies\, financial management tools\, employee hiring guidelines and sales and marketing strategies. Course materials will be provided. \nRegistration for this seminar is $175. Click here to register. \nThis is a four class seminar. Held on Wednesdays May 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 from 6 – 9 pm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/business-growth-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Valley Community Development Corporation\, 30 Market St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160418T191521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T191521Z
UID:18957-1462438800-1462465800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Conservation Biological Control
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Biological Control Short Course Sponsored by the Xerces Society\, NE-SARE and USDA-NRCS\n\n\nIn response to growing interest in promoting beneficial insects for their pest control services on farms\, the Xerces Society has authored the book Farming With Native Beneficial Insects and developed the Conservation Biological Control Short Course to educate farmers\, agriculture employees\, natural resource specialists\, land managers\, and conservation organization\nstaff. \nSkills and objectives include:\n\nThe importance of beneficial insects – predators and parasitoids that attack insect pests.\nOverview of conservation biological control and integrated pest management (IPM).\nHow to identify beneficial insects and distinguish them from other insects.\nHow to recognize the habitat needs of beneficial insects and identify habitat deficiencies.\nThe design and implementation of habitat improvements\, including site preparation\, insectary strip plantings\, hedgerows\, beetle banks\, and more.\nThe current best management practices that minimize land-use impacts on beneficial insects and mitigate exposure to insecticides.\nHow to access USDA conservation programs for financial and technical support.\n\nParticipants will receive the Xerces Society’s Conservation Biological Control Toolkit which includes habitat installation guidelines and other relevant publications\, and the Xerces’ book\, Farming with Native Beneficial Insects.\n\nCertified Crop Advisor (6 CEUs) and Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education (PACE) (5 CEUs) Available.\n\nContact: Jillian Vento\, The Xerces Society at 503-232-6639 or pollinators@xerces.org\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-conservation-biological-control/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160323T130651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T130856Z
UID:18654-1462467600-1462474800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Succession Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business \n\nPresenter Michael Vann\, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans.  One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out of my business”. This overview seminar will cover: The current transition/succession landscape\, Establishing transition expectations and objectives\, Business valuation facts and realities\, Family and partner dynamics\, Exit options and structure considerations\, Preparing the Company for transition\, and Your advisors and the value they create.  A more in-depth multi session seminar will be offered Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. \nThis is a FREE seminar. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-succession-planning-2/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160418T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T191229Z
UID:18956-1463040000-1463050800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: EPA Worker Protection Standard
DESCRIPTION:PA Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Courses for Organic and Non-Certified Pesticide Users \nAll farmworkers must be trained under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) if your farm uses any pesticides\, including\nthose approved for organic production and other general use pesticides. The agricultural worker employer is\nresponsible for complying with all components of WPS including the training of farmworkers. This training can only\nbe provided by an individual who has a pesticide certification license or has attended an approved EPA WPS Train-the-Trainer workshop.\n\nThe train-the-trainer workshops are 3 hours long and will be held in Pittsfield\, Hadley\, Marlborough and East Wareham.\nThe registration fee is $28.00 per person. Participants will receive the EPA WPS How to Comply Manual\, WPS\nPesticide Record Keeping book\, EPA WPS Safety Poster\, EPA WPS Trainer’s Manual\, Certificate of Attendance\, and\nthe ability to train farmworkers in WPS.\n\nFor information on registering for these workshops please refer to our website\nPlease contact Natalia Clifton\, UMass Extension \, 413-545-1044 or email \nSponsored in part by the UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Education Program.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-epa-worker-protection-standard-2/
LOCATION:Hadley Farms Meeting House\, 41 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160406T132857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T132857Z
UID:18808-1463056200-1463067000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Farm Financials
DESCRIPTION:Most farmers keep some sort of financial records in order to file taxes and/or apply for a loan.  Within the numbers are details about the farm’s operations — its efficiency and profitability. Being able to create financial statements is the first part. Next is learning how to use the statements to garner important information about your business and plan for growth. In this workshop\, we will discuss the basic layout of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.  We will go over each statement to understand how to read them: not just “Is my business profitable?” but more richly\, “What can I do to improve profitability\,” “How can I improve cash flow\,” and “Can I afford to make capital improvements or take out a loan?” With a basic understanding of the financial statements\, we’ll talk about how to use your historical data to create projections for the purposes of business planning and applying for loans. Finally\, we will discuss how the financial projections fit into the bigger picture of business planning. We will review real financial statements and leave plenty of time to address the specific questions and concerns of the attendees. \n\nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nJulia Shanks prepares food businesses and farms for growth through business planning\, cash-flow planning and financial feasibility studies. A frequent lecturer on sustainable food systems and accounting\, she sits on the advisory board of Future Chefs and is the regional leader of Slow Money Boston.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-farm-financials/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160406T133033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T133033Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Tillage
DESCRIPTION:Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator Justin O’Dea for a workshop on soil tillage in agriculture. The workshop will explore why tillage practices have long been a facet of agriculture\, different types of tillage\, the effects of tillage on soils\, and tillage strategies that work to conserve soils and build soil health. The workshop will involve participatory problem-solving and a field walk. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nJustin O’Dea works as a vegetable and field crop educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County where he specializes in soil management\, crop rotation\, cover cropping\, integrated weed and pest management\, and value-added grain production. Justin grew up in the southern tier region of New York and has a varied working background with vegetables\, fruits\, and field crops. Justin’s formal training is in cropping systems agronomy\, soil management\, and ecology and holds a MS degree from Montana State University.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-tillage/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160526T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160406T133203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T134438Z
UID:18811-1464265800-1464276600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:The (3) C’s in organic farming are Cop Rotations\, Cover Crops and Compost. When put together in a well-planned production system healthy soil and a successful cash crop are all but guaranteed. In this class we’ll discuss how to develop a plan that is focused on cover crops in a diverse crop rotation. We’ll also discuss how to manage the cover crops including the ability to plant no-till in organic systems\, using the cover crop as a mulch to suppress annual weeds. We’ll also cover topics like seed selection\, cover crop establishment\, tillage and no-till\, and the strategies behind the systems that make them work. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nJeff Moyer is an expert in organic crop production systems including weed management\, cover crops\, crop rotations\, equipment modification and use\, and facilities design. He has helped countless farmers make the transition from conventional\, chemical-based farming to organic or sustainable methods.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/18811/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160612T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160525T202803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160525T202803Z
UID:19455-1465738200-1465747200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Orchard Planning and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join long time orchardists Pru Smith and Sharon Gensler for an afternoon workshop on small-scale homestead orcharding. They’ll demonstrate overall orchard planning\, building diversity into plantings\, breed selection\, practical fruit growing techniques\, and soil and plant health. Pru and Sharon will lead participants in an informative and experiential process\, using their property\, Wild Browse Farm\, to demonstrate the importance of a holistic approach to orchard care. \nWild Browse Farm’s orchard is a model of diversity\, containing over 10 species of fruit\, including kiwi\, sand cherries and paw paw\, and more traditional tree and small fruits like apples\, pears\, peaches\, plums\, strawberries\, raspberries\, blueberries and grapes. \nAbout the Instructors\nPru Smith and Sharon Gentler are co-directors of Wildbrowse Farm and Sustainability Center in Wendell\, MA. Pru is a homestead orchardist and a sustainability and wellness life coach.  Sharon Gensler has been a homesteader and educator for over thirty years.  In 1981\, Pru and Sharon\, began their homesteading journey on nine wooded\, hilly\, rocky acres in western Massachusetts.  Through their labor of love\, they have co-created a place of abundance and joy.  Clearing land\, co-creating healthy soil\, building their home and outbuildings\, designing alternative energy systems\, working alone and within community they have lived their version of “The Good Life.” \nRegistration\nClick here to register online now! Or click here to download our mail-in registration form. \nWe anticipate the workshop to fill up\, pre-registration is recommended.  For more information contact Dan Bensonoff\, Education Events Organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122. \nScholarships are available for new farmers (those growing 10 or less years) who are active NOFA/Mass members. To apply please click here. \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-orchard-planning-and-maintenance/
LOCATION:Wild Browse Farm and Sustainability Center\, 87 Bullard Pasture Road\, Wendell\, MA\, 01379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160615T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160523T145612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T145810Z
UID:19416-1465996500-1466004600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Special Topics for Pesticide Applicators
DESCRIPTION:This two hour program will provide two recertification contact hours for all categories of pesticide licenses\, Natalia P. Clifton\, UMass Extension will discuss a variety of timely topics of importance to pesticide applicators. Topics will include EPA regulatory changes impacting pesticide applicators\, events involving pesticide impacts on non-target organisms\, resources for pesticide toxicity and environmental impact information\, pesticide poisoning incidents\, and the new draft MA state pollinator protection plan.\n\nRegistration\nThe registration fee is $35.00 per person. Online registrations include an additional service fee. \nClick here to register by Mail (check or PO) \nClick here to register online (credit card) \nAlthough registration is seperate\, this program can be taken in conjunction with Best Management Practices for Minimizing Turf Pests at the same location on June 15. \nCredits\nTwo pesticide contact hours for licenses in all Massachusetts categories.  Contact hours are valid for equivalent categories in all New England states. \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name: Natalia Clifton\n\n\nContact’s phone: 413-545-1044\n\n\nContact’s email: nclifton@umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-special-topics-for-pesticide-applicators/
LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel (Milford)\, 11 Beaver Street\, Milford\, MA\, 01757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160619
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160524T212508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T212556Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Cultivated Blueberry Grower’s Association Spring Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The MA Cultivated Blueberry Grower’s Association in conjunction with the UMass Extension Service is holding an annual spring seminar on Saturday June 18th. This year we are pleased to have Sonia Schloemann\, UMass Small Fruit Extension specialist give us an IPM Update on Major Blueberry Pest and Disease Issues for 2016. Laurie Rocco\, MDAR Pesticide Inspector will also speak to us on the Worker Protection Standard and Pesticide Issues. (Pesticide credits applied for) In addition\, OESCO (Conway\, MA) will display pruners and sprayers\, and will offer their normal discount for products purchased/ordered at the meeting. Nourse Farms will provide sample packets of Agrigel to use when planting. \nThe seminar will take place at Kenburn Orchards\, (owners: Larry and Susan Flaccus)\, 1394 Mohawk Trail (Route 2) at North-South Road\, Shelburne\, MA at 11:30 a.m. Directions at kenburnorchards.com. \nThe cost for this seminar is free for MCBGA members and $10 for non-members. Please register for this seminar by emailing Elisabeth Patt by June 10th. Please bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs. As usual\, drinks and dessert are provided by our hosts. \nAgenda\n11:30 a.m. Registration and Picnic Lunch (Bring your own)\n12:15 p.m. Brief Business Meeting\n12:30 p.m. Presentation by guest speakers Sonia and Laurie\n2:15 p.m. Tour of the Blueberry Farm and field Question/Answer period with our Guest Speakers\n3:00 p.m. Adjournment
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-cultivated-blueberry-growers-association-spring-seminar/
LOCATION:Kenburn Orchards\, 1394 Mohawk Trail\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160518T162830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T162830Z
UID:19367-1466341200-1466352000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Holistic Cattle Health and Handling
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising grass-fed cattle? Interested in transitioning? Come learn with organic grass-fed cattle farmer Matt Koziol! \nMatt will discuss what farmers need to know to keep their animals healthy and productive. Starting with the nutritional requirements for livestock\, particular attention will be paid to reading and responding to cattle behavior in order to reduce stress for both cow and farmer. \nMatt will take us out into the pastures to demonstrate a live cattle round-up with a focus on proper technique and efficiency. He’ll also show the inner workings of his cattle handling facility\, covering when and why farmers need to handle livestock. There will be plenty of time for questions about his certified organic 100% grass-fed beef business. \nThere will be an optional potluck prior to the event from 12 PM – 1 PM. \nAbout the Instructor: \nMatthew Koziol is the farmer at Clover Spring Farm\, where he raises 150 high quality Devon and Devon/Angus cattle. All of his animals are 100% organic and grass-fed. Read more about Clover Springs Farm here. \nRegistration: \nClick here to register online now or click here for a mail-in registration form. \nPre-registration is recommended.  For more information contact Dan Bensonoff\, education events organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122. \nThis workshop is part of our Grass-Fed Cattle: Connecting Soil\, Animal\, and Pasture Health series. Check out the other upcoming workshops in this series: \n\nPasture Management and Rotational Grazing\nAssessing Pasture Soil Fertility and Forage Quality\n\nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-holistic-cattle-health-and-handling/
LOCATION:Clover Springs Farm\, 234 Ragged Hill Road\, West Brookfield\, MA\, 01585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160623T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160623T142739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160623T143945Z
UID:19744-1466674200-1466694000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New England Go To Market Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow entrepreneurs at the Specialty Food Association’s one-day workshop to teach specialty food manufacturers how to sell to distributors\, foodservice\, specialty food retailers and supermarkets. Presentations feature industry practitioners\, communicating material useful to both newcomers and experienced producers interested in expanding sales and building profit. \nPresentations from industry peers will include: \n\nHow to Sell to Distributors: Michael Isenberg\, Chex Finer Foods\nHow to Sell to Foodservice: Henry Wainer\, Sid Wainer & Son\nHow to Sell to Supermarkets: Robin McNamara\, Roche Bros.\nAs well as How to Prepare for a Buyer Meeting and How to Sell to Specialty Food Stores (Speakers to be announced ASAP).\n\nRegistration required: Click HERE.  \nDeadline to register is Thursday\, July 7. \nNote that refunds will not be issued after the deadline date \nSpecialty Food Association & MSFA Members: $79 (includes lunch)\nNon-Member: $119 (includes lunch)  \nPlease contact esipos@specialtyfood.com with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-england-go-to-market-education-conference/
LOCATION:Boston Center for Adult Education\, 122 Arlington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160518T171606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T171606Z
UID:19373-1466946000-1466956800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Medicinal Herb Production
DESCRIPTION:Learn the ins and outs of commercial medicinal herb production\, from field to drying room.  Participants will get an overview of the production and planning methodologies that Full Kettle Farm uses. The workshop will also focus on post production handling and herb drying for teas\, oils\, and other value added products. \nFull Kettle Farm is a one-acre herb farm located in Sunderland Center. Now in its second year\, the farm provides a model of small-scale production with a focus on permaculture\, high-value cropping\, and creative marketing strategies. \nAbout the Instructor:Farmer Greg Disterhoft began working with medicinal herbs after six years of large-scale organic vegetable farming in Massachusetts and California. His passion for working with herbs started in 2014 while managing Goldthread Herb Farm alongside master herbalist William Siff. Greg and his business partner Tamara McKerchie started Full Kettle Farm out of a desire to create a space for community\, promote herbal education\, and to play in the dirt. Full Kettle Farm produces herbal teas\, value added products\, and hosts ongoing workshops and events. \nRegister here \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-medicinal-herb-production/
LOCATION:Full Kettle Farm\, 111 North Silver Lane\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160629T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160623T152935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160623T152935Z
UID:19766-1467180000-1467230400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Planning for the Future of Your Land
DESCRIPTION:West Holyoke\, East Mountain\, and Mount Tom are home to some of the region’s most scenic areas\, including forests and farms. Important lands like these are often lost when changing hands from one generation to the next. Do you have a plan for the future of your land? \nPlease join the Holyoke Conservation Commission and Kestrel for an informal workshop about estate planning and land conservation strategies to help you meet your goals: \n\nAttorney Elizabeth Wroblicka with Etheredge & Steuer\, P.C. will present an overview of estate planning tools and estate taxes\, and answer your questions.\nKestrel Land Trust will share information on land conservation options so you can consider a variety of approaches for meeting your family’s goals.\nReceive free resource materials to help you make decisions you’ll feel good about.\nA light supper will be provided. Space is limited\, so reserve your seat today! \n\nThe event is FREE \n\n\n\nRSVP Required:  Email conservation@holyoke.org or call 413-322-5615
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/planning-for-the-future-of-your-land/
LOCATION:Pilsudski Park\, County Road\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160706T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160706T164500
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160628T132704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T132738Z
UID:19789-1467813600-1467823500@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Business Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What would a green economy with many thriving agroforestry\, sustainable agriculture\, and permaculture businesses look like? \nIf you have a business idea that falls into one of these three categories\, or if you are interested in hearing what others in the region are planning\, scheming and developing\, come to a Green Economy development meeting in Brattleboro.  People will have a chance to throw out their ideas\, gather collaborators\, hear about resources available for start-up businesses in these interrelated fields and find fellow enthusiasts for specific plant\, mushroom and animal species and crops\, products and techniques. \n\nBackground: The AgroForestry and Sustainable Agriculture Working Group is a branch of the Green Economy Innovation Hub.  They are working to replace the jobs lost through the closure of Vermont Yankee with jobs that promote a green economy.  Other branches include green building\, international development\, and finance/insurance/real estate. \nGeofocus: This initiative is focused on creating jobs in the stretch of the Connecticut River Watershed that include the counties of Windham and Bennington (VT)\, Cheshire (NH) and Franklin (MA)\, though they are loose with our boundaries and fully acknowledge their inter-connectedness to others doing similar work. \nPre-Registration: is unnecessary\, but if you’d like you can join their email list. \nLight refreshments are a distinct possibility.  Participants are encouraged to bring samples of produce from their farms\, fields\, forests\, orchards or businesses.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/business-development-meeting/
LOCATION:The River Garden\, 157 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160712T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160523T144924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T144924Z
UID:19414-1468335600-1468342800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: How to Conduct an On-Farm Trial
DESCRIPTION:Ever want to apply for a SARE farmer or partnership grant? Looking to improve your farming practices through research? This workshop is for you! Farmers and Agriculture Service Providers welcome. We will provide hands-on training in setting up a replicated field plot\, and include practice taking measurements and collecting data. Concepts learned may be applied to answer many questions through on-farm trials\, but this workshop will use one trial “Nitrogen contribution from cover crops for vegetable crop uptake” being conducted on multiple farms in Massachusetts this fall in order to prepare farmers to conduct the trial. \nStay tuned for a follow-up workshop on data analysis and interpretation of results. \nFree\, but please RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OnFarmTrial
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-how-to-conduct-an-on-farm-trial/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160609T142311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T142311Z
UID:19615-1468749600-1468771200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building Long-Term Fertility with Biochar
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, biochar was used by the indigenous peoples of amazonia as a natural and easily-obtained soil amendment that builds microbial communities and long-term fertility in soils. Recently\, farmers and researchers have been finding that not only does biochar create an incredibly rich habitat for microbes\, nematodes\, and fungi\, it also adds stable carbon to the soil\, which allows for more soil water retention and better nutrient cycling. This workshop will explore best practices in using biochar\, and see field trials of biochar used in a no-till system at Astarte Farm. \nFor more info or to register click here \nSee the Facebook event page here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-long-term-fertility-with-biochar/
LOCATION:Astarte Farm\, 123 West Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160518T171224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T171224Z
UID:19372-1469451600-1469466000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Cocktail Cover Crops - Trials and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Multi-species cover crop cocktails can create synergistic ecological benefits for your farm or garden – enhancing biodiversity\, efficiently capturing and recycling nutrients\, and sequestering carbon in the soil. This workshop will explore how to select\, mix\, and establish various cover crop mixtures. We will also discuss assessment and quantifying how your cover crop practices are impacting soil health. \nWe will be using a ½ acre fallow vegetable field at Many Hands Organic Farm for demonstration purposes. There will be four different multi-species cover crop trials growing on the farm at the time.  During the workshop Brandon Smith from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Masoud Hashemi from UMass Extension will conduct a number of visual and physical trials on the soil\, as well as assess insect biodiversity. \nJulie Rawson\, farm manager of Many Hands Organic Farm\, will also demonstrate no-till techniques\, including  cover crop intercropping\, use of wood chips\, and green pathways and in the remaining 1 ½ acres of vegetable land. \nThere will have a potluck lunch open to all participants at noon prior to the workshop. \nAbout the Instructors: \nBrandon Smith is the Northeast Region Team Leader for the NRCS Soil Health Division. He has provided leadership on implementing soil health assessment and management planning through NRCS programs to other Northeast NRCS and external partners in the region’s varied production systems. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell in 2006 and a M.S. and B.S. from the University of New Hampshire. He has extensive experience with mineral nutrition and root nutrient uptake mechanisms\, pH and micronutrient interactions\, organic production\, cover cropping\, and conservation tillage approaches. \nJulie Rawson\, executive director of NOFA/Mass\, has been farming all her life\, raising all certified organic vegetables on 1-2 acres for the past 30 years. Her farm is over 80% no till will plans to be fully no till by 2017. \nMasoud Hashemi is associate professor at UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture. His research activities are mainly focused on the sustainability of farming systems through diversified cropping systems. He is particularly interested in integrating cover crops to enhance nutrient recovery and recycling\, weed suppression\, and improving general soil health. \nClick here to register online now or click here for a mail-in registration form \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-cocktail-cover-crops-trials-and-techniques/
LOCATION:Many Hands Organic Farm\, 411 Sheldon Rd\,\, Barre\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160802T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160802T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160523T145149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T145149Z
UID:19415-1470153600-1470160800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:IPM Field Walk
DESCRIPTION:In this series\, learn to identify and scout for vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you\, whether you are an experienced farmer\, or just starting out\, organically certified or not! We will use pheromone traps to monitor pests\, use a microscope to identify plant pathogens\, and learn to scout in multiple vegetable crops with UMass Extension Vegetable Program staff Katie Campbell-Nelson\, and Plant Diagnostician Angie Madeiras. Scouting will be followed by a discussion of effective control strategies with growers in attendance. Bring a hand lens if you have one. Supported in part by funding provided by USDA-NIFA Extension Implementation Program\, Award No. 2014-70006-22579 \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name: Katie Campbell-Nelson\n\n\nContact’s phone: 4135451051\n\n\nContact’s email: kcampbel@umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ipm-field-walk/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160815
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160510T184107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T184523Z
UID:19243-1470960000-1471219199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join people from across the Northeast and beyond for a three-day celebration of the grassroots organic movement. Here learning is a community action – with amazing farmers\, presenters\, seminars\, workshops\, food and fun. Immerse yourself with like-minded practitioners and curious learners eager to share their inspiration and ideas for organic food\, farming\, health\, activism\, and beyond. \nYoung people can build their organic vision for the future at the children and teens conferences. \nThis year’s keynote speakers bring a passion for solutions – Leah Penniman\, food justice activist and farmer at Soul Fire Farm\, and André Leu\, international organic agronomist and President of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements. \nWe want as many as possible to be able to attend\, regardless of income! Work exchange and scholarship opportunities are available\, as are discounts for groups of five or more and multiple children from the same family. \nFor more information\, visit www.nofasummerconference.org!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-2016/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160415T124428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160415T124428Z
UID:18936-1470988800-1471194000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference: Cultivating the Grassroots Organic Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Organic Farming Association’s Summer Conference is the community learning hub of the NOFA universe. We learn\, we play\, and we enjoy a weekend of skill building\, inspiration and entertainment. It is our opportunity to get together and inspire one another during a family friendly weekend with people living the same lifestyle\, holding the same vision and working respectively in many ways toward the same goals. \nAt the NOFA summer conference\, you may learn as much across a lunch table as you will at workshops; solve your most pressing challenge in a chance discussion with a stranger; or create the spark that is going to be your next big idea. Children and Teens also have their own conference experience with a parade\, workshops and activities that build their organic vision for the future. \nJoin 1200 people for a three-day celebration of the organic movement. Here learning is a community action – with amazing farmers\, presenters\, seminars\, workshops\, food and fun. Immerse yourself in a community of like-minded practitioners and curious learners eager to share their inspiration and ideas for organic food\, farming\, health\, activism\, and beyond. \nThis year’s keynoters have a passion for solutions! Leah Penniman\, food justice activist and farmer at Soul Fire Farm and Andre Leu\, international organic agronomist and President of IFOAM – Organics International. \nWe’re offering five intensive seminars before the conference begins\, featuring… \n\nDigestive Wellness: A Gut Feeling\nHigh Tunnels: From Three Seasons to Four\nThe Nourishing Homestead\nThe Art and Science of Grazing\negenerative Agriculture and Soil Carbon\n\nand 200 workshops\, including… \n\nLandscaping to Support Pollinators & Other Beneficial Insects\nCommercial Organic Seedling Production\nSmall Batch Vegetable Fermentation and Recipe Development\nFinancial Planning & Management for Diversified Farms\nCover Crops For The Small Vegetable Farm\nFinding\, Assessing\, and Securing Farmland\nPastured Poultry Production Methods\nUrban Agriculture Composting\nFarm to School: Getting Kids Excited about Eating Vegetables!\nCreative Ways to Make the Most of Your Urban and Suburban Garden\nPlus workshops for youth in our Children and Teens Conferences!\n\nClick here for a full list of the workshops \nClick here to register! We want as many as possible to be able to attend\, regardless of income! Work exchange and scholarship opportunities are available\, as are discounts for groups of five or more and multiple children from the same family.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-cultivating-the-grassroots-organic-movement/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160725T142104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T142104Z
UID:20101-1470992400-1471005000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Gathering on Domestic Fair Trade
DESCRIPTION:Interested in farmworker labor rights in New England? Come to the Second Annual Northeast Gathering on Domestic Fair Trade! \nWho should come? \nFarmworkers and farmers. Any food system workers: processors\, manufacturers\, worker organizers\, farmer organizers\, cooperative organizers\, visionaries\, and allies. Consider attending if you work (pai or volunteer) involves fairer wages\, safer work\, fairer prices\, ethical trading\, making the food system enviornmentally\, economically\, and socially just\, sustainable\, and humane. \nThere is also a NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Assoc.) pre-conference workshop on Friday August 12 from 9-12.30. \nPre-registration is appreciated. Please contact Liz Henderson at elizabethhenderson13@gmail.com or Jessica Culley at catanj@aol.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-gathering-on-domestic-fair-trade/
LOCATION:UMass Room N211 Integrated Learning Center\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T093631
CREATED:20160810T185449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T185513Z
UID:20278-1471255200-1471266000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Vegetable Farm Equipment Auction
DESCRIPTION:(Auction will be held right behind the Farm Market and Maple Syrup Store which are on Rte. 47) \nFROM I-90 MASS. TURNPIKE (east or west) use I-90 Exit #4 at Springfield and proceed north on I-91 (toward Holyoke) to I-91 Exit #19 and turn East onto State Route 9 (toward Amherst) app. 2 miles to left turn onto State Route 47 North\, follow 2 1/2 miles to farm on right. \nFROM VERMONT AND NORTH take I-91 South to Exit #25 at Deerfield and at exit take State Route 116 South 1.7 miles to right turn onto State Route 47 South\, follow 6.7 miles to farm on left. \nDiscontinuing crop farming to pursue other interests\, selling will be a well maintained\, desirable line of equipment! \nFORKLIFTS/PALLET SCALE: Clark electric fork truck model ST40B\, 4000 lb. with Mac charger; Mitsubishi PMW23N electric hand (self contained) pallet jack; Rice Lake “flat on floor” 5000 lb. pallet scale with computer readout; \nTRACTORS: JD 4250 MFWD with Sound Guard cab\, air/heat\, Quad. range trans.\, 2 remotes\, 520/85R38 rear and 16.9R26 front tires\, 1491 rebuilt engine hrs; JD 6200 4WD\, open station\, roll bar\, Power Quad.\, left hand reverser\, 2 remotes\, excellent 420/65R24 front and 18.4R30 rear rubber\, sells complete with JD 640 loader\, self leveling 7 ft. bucket\, joy stick control\, 10\,400 hrs.; Selling separately will be a set of JD forks for 640 loader; JD 2555 (2WD) canopy cover\, single remote\, 2 shift (rabbit/turtle) trans.\, 16.9×34 rear and 11L15 front tires\, sells complete with JD 245 loader\, self leveling set of pallet forks\, 9565 hrs.; JD 820 diesel 2WD\, open station\, single remote\, near new 13.6×28 rear tires; IH 140 offset complete with front and rear cultivators!; White “WFE” (1984) 2-65 MFWD\, open station\, 4 sp. trans. with hi/lo\, 3 sets of remotes\, 16.9×30 rear and 9.5×24 front tires\, complete with loader bucket and forks; Set of 12 JD suitcase weights #R58823; \nTILLAGE TOOLS AND GENERAL PURPOSE IMPLEMENTS: Nearly New JD MX7 3 pt. 7 ft. rotary mower with adjustable tail wheel\, front and rear safety chain guards; Real Sharp CIH 3850 16 ft. Cushion Gang transport disk harrow\, 9 in. spacings complete with Midwest buster bar; IH 720 5/18 semi-mt. plow\, toggle trip\, spring coulters\, complete with Midwest buster bar; JD 3 pt. heavy 2 shank subsoiler (painted red); Demco 3 pt. 200 gal. sprayer with 30 ft. manual fold booms\, roller pump; Sitrex 3 pt. all steel broadcast spreader; 500 gal. Diesel and 500 gal. Gas tanks each with electric “Fill Rite” pumps; I.R. verticle air compressor 5 h.p. 80 gal. tank model TS4; Power Eagle hot/cold pressure washer\, electric/diesel\, model 1120; \nTRUCKS: 1986 Ford L8000 live tandem 10-wheeler\, Ford diesel power\, 24 ft. wooden flat deck\, Fuller 10 sp.\, tie down straps\, real good 295/75R22.5 rubber all around; 1997 Chevy 3500 Cube Van delivery truck\, gas\, auto. trans.\, Iner-City 12 ft. box\, cab access\, roll up rear door; 1984 Chevy C60\, S/A\, 20 ft. wooden deck\, gas\, 4 sp. trans.\, 10:00×20 tires; 1984 Ford L8000 10 ft. dump body truck\, cab protector\, pintle hitch\, Cat 3208 engine\, 5/2 trans.\, S/A\, 22.5 tires; 1981 Chevy C60\, S/A\, gas\, 4/2 trans.\, 18 ft. steel deck flat rack body; \nSPECIALIZED VEGETABLE PRODUCTION LINE: Like New Hardi “Navigator” 1000 gal. poly tank sprayer\, 12.4×42 tires\, chemical fill system\, flush/rinse and fresh water tanks\, 90 ft. chicken wing hyd. fold booms\, 20 in. nozzle spacings\, hyd. up/down height control\, Just Plain Nice!!; JD 7000 4-row 36 in. planter\, Monosem fan\, Matermacc planter units\, liquid or dry fertilizer options; Mechanical 2-row pull type transplanter\, (4 seats) with 300 gal. poly water tank; Market Farm 32 in. vegetable washer line with flat belt infeed conveyor and sponge roll dryer; Almost New Allard Equip. stainless steel four abrasive roll potato peeler/washer (This unit was used 1-day\, tried on sweet potatoes\, didn’t work for that purpose\, set back in warehouse and now ready for new buyer to use on standard potatoes!); Five (5) standard lathe style squash peelers; Phil Brown 5 box (20 bu.) power pallet box moving trailer with hyd. up/down; Two (2) 4-wheel running gears with wooden produce racks for sweet corn\, squash\, pumpkins\, etc.; Five (5) tobacco rack wagons; I&J 3 pt. 2-row cultivator with Danish teeth; Brillion 3 pt. tool bar with S.S. electric side dresser box; Bush Hog/Lilliston rolling cultivator 3 pt. tool bar with Cole Powell side dress hoppers; IH 3 pt. tool bar with adjustable spacing for single or two row cultivator\, complete; MT 3 pt. plastic layer; 3 pt. under cutter bar for vegetable harvest or plastic lifting (46 in. inside cutter bar\, 53 in. overall cutter bar length); IH 3 pt. 4-row cultivator; JD 8 ft. pull type lime/fert. spreader; \nBOXES: App. 1200 wooden stackable pallet boxes in Four (4) different styles. Will be assorted as to style and broken down into reasonable size sale lots; ONLY 6 of #34 Marco Bins THEN Forty (40) of Caliber 44 in. x 48 in. x 40 in. deep plastic knockdown pallet boxes; Qty. of wires for low (small hoop) in-row plantings; \nIRRIGATION: Hale trailer type p.t.o. pump\, 4×4\, model 40RB550; Sime “Big River” irrigation gun on trailer; App. 100 pcs. alum. Wade Rain 4 in. x 30 ft. pipe; Assortment of pipe fittings; Irrigation pipe moving trailer; \nTERMS: CASH!! Honorable checks will be accepted from persons known by and in good standing with either the Owner or Auction Company! UNKNOWN PERSONS shall present at registration for bid card\, a currently dated letter\, on official letterhead from your banking institution\, attesting to your good character and ability to pay. Letter becomes property of the Auction Company. \nPLEASE PARK as directed (requirement of Hadley Town Auction Law)!\nSee you at Mass. On August 15 as we offer up a fine line! Lunch and comfort facilities on site! \nFor Specific Details/Information on Items Selling in this Sale CONTACT The Owner John Boisvert\, Jr. @ 413-539-0334 (cell) OR Email to JTBoisvert@gmail.com \nAuction Conducted By\nJames P. Pirrung\nMass Auction License #AU2106\nPhone 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378 \nUSDA Licensed and Bonded\nLicensed and Bonded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts For Over 30 Years!\n“Also Licensed By the Town of Hadley”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/vegetable-farm-equipment-auction/
LOCATION:Boisvert Vegetable Farm\, 8 Stockwell Road\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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