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SUMMARY:Navigating Risk: A Workshop on Sensitivity and Competitive Analysis for Agricultural Producers
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin us for a dynamic 2-hour workshop designed to share with farmers about assessing and mitigating risks using analytical tools. Our focus will be on two key aspects: Sensitivity Analysis and Competitive Analysis. Learn more here! \n\nSensitivity analysis is a way to see what a range of potential financial outcomes for the year may be. It can help producers prepare for a range of potentials and how they might respond to them. In this workshop we will learn about the process of sensitivity analysis and discuss how it builds resilience and adaptability for a farm business.\nCompetitive Analysis is a tool used to assess the market and where a farm is within it as part of a larger pricing structure. It includes discussions of factors that are part of determining the right price for an item\, as well as who are direct and indirect competitors and how to consider them and their pricing.\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, February 6\, 2024\, 6-8pm\nLocation: Remote\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your strategic decision-making skills and elevate your competitive edge in the agricultural sector! \n\nAbout the Presenter: \nCian Dalzell has been farming since 2007\, growing both the soil and financial records and systems at Three Maples Market Garden since 2010. In addition to growing vegetables in Berkshire County\, he has a decade of working in natural foods retail and nearly a decade of providing business technical assistance. Cian came to the Carrot Project for a workshop on financial recordkeeping and is now the lead trainer and a business advisor with the organization. His areas of expertise include financial analysis and planning\, competitive analysis\, business planning\, and building operational systems.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-risk-a-workshop-on-sensitivity-and-competitive-analysis-for-agricultural-producers/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T080000
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SUMMARY:2-in-1 Food Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this workshop is now closed. If you would like to join the waitlist\, please email julia@buylocalfood.org. We will open spots to those on the waitlist if any registrants withdraw from the course. \nAre you a restaurant owner or a food business employee who needs their ServSafe Certification? Participate in our 2-in-1 Food Safety Workshop on February 7th to receive a ServSafe Certification and an Allergens Awareness Certificate at a reduced cost. Topics include safe food handling practices\, proper food preparation\, storage\, and serving techniques to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure food safety. The workshop will be led by Randy Crochier\, Director of Public Health at Franklin Regional Council of Governments & 20-year ServSafe instructor. All materials will be provided\, and a light lunch will be served. Only 15 spots are available!  \nLocation: CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf St\, South Deerfield MA. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 7th\, from 8am-5pm \nCost: $100 – The cost of this workshop is $100\, including the course and textbook. We would like this course to be accessible to all. If paying the full cost will prevent you from attending\, please contact Julia@buylocalfood.org to request a discounted rate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Julia at julia@buylocalfood.org or (413) 665-7100 ext 26 with any question.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2-in-1-food-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T130000
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SUMMARY:Farm Succession Planning free webinar series!
DESCRIPTION:For transitioning farmers and junior generation farmers to learn the basics of farm succession planning\, how to get started\, and where to find support with resources\, tips\, financial and legal considerations\, and more! Click here for more information!  \nOur experts can address your important questions! Feel like your family needs to start talking about the future of the farm\, but you don’t know where to start? Have questions about passing on the farm? \nFarmers from across New England are welcome to attend. All generations are encouraged to attend! Unrelated successors who may play a role in the farm’s future are also encouraged to attend. \nFour-part webinar series: \n\nJanuary 17th\, 11am-1pm – Session 1 – Getting Started & Financial Considerations\nResources\, Tips and Where to Get Assistance\n\nJanuary 24th\, 11am-1pm – Session 2 – Legal Considerations\nBusiness Entities\, and Estate Planning\n\nJanuary 31st\, 11am-1pm – Session 3 – Financial\, Retirement & Tax Considerations\nTaxes\, Viability and Retirement \nFebruary 7th\, 11am-1pm – Session 4 – Farmer Panel: Successes & Challenges\nSeveral farmers will present their succession experience.\n\n\nRegistration gives you access to all of the webinars in this series\, as well as class worksheets and resource handouts. Webinar recordings will also be made available to all who register. Register here! \n“Fantastic job packing so much information into short webinars! The course gave me a broad understanding of how financially\, emotionally\, and legally complex this is for families\, as well as how much time it can take. It also identified resources to get started\,” shared a participant. \nFor more information\, call (603) 357-1600 or email info@landforgood.org. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-succession-planning-free-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240202T142813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T210023Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Farm Energy Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will provide an overview of the application process and requirements for MDAR’s energy grant\, as well as the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant. \nThe webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams on February 8 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. To register\, please visit this page. For more information\, please contact Megan Denardo at the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program at megan.denardo@cetonline.org or 413-727-3090.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-farm-energy-program-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
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SUMMARY:When Damaging Weather Strikes
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 9 at 12 p.m.: When Damaging Weather Strikes – a presentation on the disaster programs available from FSA to help farmers recover from damaging weather\, including information on the Emergency Conservation Program which was recently expanded to include snow removal. REGISTER HERE \nFSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food\, fuel\, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every day to ensure that New York farmers have the information they need to participate in federally funded agricultural programs. FSA-administered programs benefit all Americans by providing stability for our agricultural producers\, thus helping ensure a safe\, abundant\, and affordable supply of food and fiber. \nIf you would need to request an accommodation\, please contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309\, or by e-mail at lynnette.wright@usda.gov  at least three days prior to the webinar to request accommodations (e.g.\, an interpreter\, translator\, etc.) or materials in an alternative format (e.g.\, Braille\, large print\, audiotape – captioning\, etc.).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/when-damaging-weather-strikes/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240202T144506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T144506Z
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SUMMARY:FIELD Network - Monthly Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and the FIELD Network for our February Monthly Networking Session (topic coming soon!).  Connect with staff of land-based farm incubator and apprenticeship training programs!  Share challenges faced by land-based training programs supporting a diversity of beginning farmers and brainstorm ideas\, solutions\, and shared resources.  Network in breakout groups to mix and mingle with other incubator farm program staff and apprenticeship staff across the country to connect and share project updates! \nEven if you don’t have all the answers\, come and learn and share challenges with your peers.  We host monthly networking sessions throughout the year (First Fridays of the month at 1pm EST) as a way to connect\, continue to learn from one another\, build the network\, and engage in topic-based discussions of interest (bring your enthusiasm for a topic you’d like to discuss). If you have new staff working with your incubator farm program or your apprenticeship training program\, please invite them to come and network and meet their peers across the country to build connections. Learn more here. \n\nDate: Friday 9th\, 1-2pm\nLocation: Remote
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/field-network-monthly-networking-session/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240221
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SUMMARY:Free School 4 Farm Workers: Contracts and Negotiating 101
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the kick-off of Free School 4 Farm Workers by joining us for this two-part online workshop where we take a deep dive into farm employment contracts and negotiation skills. Click here for more information.  \nWe will explore what qualifies as an employment contract and what purpose these documents can play on the farm. We’ll consider common techniques you can use when negotiating – whether as part of a formal contract or for other benefits like a pay raise or a new title. We will learn to assess when it is appropriate and safe to negotiate\, consider both collective and individual action\, and discuss how to prepare for and recover from what may be an emotionally charged experience. \nWe will be joined by experts in agricultural labor standards\, employment law\, worker-led organizing\, and coping and deescalation strategies. All sessions will also include farm workers sharing about their experiences and lesson learned relating to contracts and negotiations. Expertise spans both the U.S. and Canadian contexts.  \nDates: February 13th\, 7pm and February 20th 7pm  \nThese sessions are for farm workers only. \nSessions will be recorded and shared with all registrants. \nSimultaneous language interpretation into both French and Spanish is available upon request. \nMORE INFO AND REGISTRATION \nAbout Free School:\nFree School 4 Farm Workers is an international\, community-driven experiment in popular education by and for farm workers. FS4FW offers farm workers tools to create safer\, more just\, and sustainable living and working conditions. Drawing on the long and remarkable history of the global Free School movement\, FS4FW is the first of its kind to offer free\, interactive and educational workshops to connect farm workers across North America as we build skill\, knowledge\, and power together. \nCo-hosted by Not Our Farm\, National Farmers Union – Canada\, Young Agrarians\, and FairShare CSA Coalition.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-school-4-farm-workers-contracts-and-negotiating-101/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T133000
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SUMMARY:Legal Food Hub Webinar: Cooperative Business Structures
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nCooperatives as a business structure help maximize resources and distribute profits equally among members. They can also foster a strong community since members work and vote alongside each other. Join this session to learn about the different types of cooperatives and what to consider before filing. \nPresenter: Attorney Erika Dunyak\, Vermont Law and Graduate School \nEach winter\, the Legal Food Hub runs a free webinar series to help inform farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and food and farm organizations about important legal topics relevant to their businesses. Recordings of previous years’ webinars can be found in our Resource Library. Please join us this February and March for our 2024 webinar series. Learn more and register to attend here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legal-food-hub-cooperative-business-structures/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240129T215815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220815Z
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SUMMARY:FSA Farm Loans
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 16 at 12 p.m.: FSA Farm Loans – an overview of the funding opportunities available from FSA’s Farm Loan Programs\, including information on microloans\, operating loans\, and ownership loans as well as Farm Storage Facility Loans. REGISTER HERE \nFSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food\, fuel\, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every day to ensure that New York farmers have the information they need to participate in federally funded agricultural programs. FSA-administered programs benefit all Americans by providing stability for our agricultural producers\, thus helping ensure a safe\, abundant\, and affordable supply of food and fiber. \nIf you would need to request an accommodation\, please contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309\, or by e-mail at lynnette.wright@usda.gov  at least three days prior to the webinar to request accommodations (e.g.\, an interpreter\, translator\, etc.) or materials in an alternative format (e.g.\, Braille\, large print\, audiotape – captioning\, etc.).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fsa-farm-loans/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240202T144922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T144922Z
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SUMMARY:Market Channel Risk Assessment workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMatt LeRoux of Cornell University will offer a 2-hour workshop on the channel-specific risks observed by small-scale operators and measures to manage channel risk. He will also present other metrics of channel performance such as labor costs and management and engage producers to understand how data is used to improve farm decision-making. Matt has an abundance of resources and publications he will draw from to support market channel selection training including: \n\nLeRoux\, Matthew. “Guide to Marketing Channel Selection: How to Sell Through Wholesale and Direct Marketing Channels.” Cornell Cooperative Extension. (2010)\nLeRoux\, Matthew; Schmit\, Todd; Roth\, Monika; Streeter\, Deborah. “Evaluating Market Channel Options for Small-Scale Fruit and Vegetable Producers. “Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 25.1 (2010): 16-23.\nLeRoux\, Matthew; Schmit\, Todd; Roth\, Monika; Streeter\, Deborah. “Evaluating Marketing Channel Options for Small-Scale Fruit and Vegetable Producers: Case Study Evidence from Central New York”. Department of Applied Economics and Management\, Cornell University. EB 2009-03 (2009)\n\nClick here for more information! \n\nAbout the presenter: \nMatt LeRoux\, Extension Associate\, Cornell University.  Matt has 20 years’ experience serving farms through Cornell Cooperative Extension\, non-profits\, and consulting. Specializing in market strategy\, Matt works with a diverse mix of produce and livestock farmers and food businesses. Career highlights include developing the Marketing Channel Assessment Tool for produce growers and the Cornell Meat Price & Yield Calculator.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/market-channel-risk-assessment-workshop/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T143000
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CREATED:20240216T220338Z
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SUMMARY:Accepting SNAP Online
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin us to learn more about exciting new ways to expand food access through processing SNAP online! Direct-marketing farmers can now accept SNAP online with free support from Marketlink and GrownBy. Join us for this panel discussion with Amy Crone from Marketlink\, Mike Parker from GrownBy\, and Annie Moore from River Queen Greens to discuss exciting new ways to expand food access by processing SNAP online! Learn more about the event here! \n\n\nFeb 20\, 2024\, 1:30-2:30 EST (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CST)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/accepting-snap-online/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240103T172648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T172648Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Deeper than the soil we grow\, farmers have the opportunity to nourish our communities beyond calories with the stories we tell. Beyond traditional ‘marketing\,’ together we’ll explore simple tools and strategies to bring energy\, authenticity and ease to the stories we share and change we’re hungry to make. \nPresenter\, Petra Page-Mann of Fruition Seeds: Growing up in her father’s garden in the Finger Lakes of New York\, Petra believes each seed and each of us is in the world to change the world. Her passion\, curiosity\, love of food and love of people led her all over the world studying seed\, song and culture worth celebrating. In 2012\, she co-founded Fruition Seeds with her partner Matthew to share the seeds\, knowledge and inspiration gardeners crave to amplify our individual as well as collective abundance in our short seasons.  If she’s not farming she is singing\, skiing\, snuggling her dogs\, hunting mushrooms or learning something new. \nWhen and where: Wednesday\, February 21st from 10–11:30 AM on Zoom. \nRegister here to receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/marketing-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T200000
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SUMMARY:Growing Organically Together: A BIPOC Networking Event / Cultivemos Orgánico Juntes: Un evento para crear redes entre agricultores BIPOC
DESCRIPTION:Vea esta pagina en español \nHave you been looking to dive deeper into the world of soil health\, and discuss what practices make the most sense for your farm? This event is a space for BIPOC farmers to explore connections with customers\, markets and soil health. Together\, we’ll be exploring our strengths\, needs and opportunities within our farms\, including discussions on the option of organic certification. We’ll develop a more clear understanding around the intersections of our financial investments\, love for farming and desire to serve our communities. \nThis event is a part of a series throughout Massachusetts of networking and technical assistance opportunities around organic farming\, specifically certifying organic. If you have questions or interests on if it’s right for your farm or about certification in general\, this is a great way to get involved. Come with questions and your thoughts.  We’ll be collecting them and addressing concerns at future technical assistance events. Click here for details.  \n\nDate: February 21st\, 5-8pm\nLocation: Hispanic-American Library\, 55 Frank B Murray St.\, Springfield\, MA \n\nREGISTER TODAY \n\nDuring this event\, we will: \n\nHave conversations around organic farming in our communities and what practices make sense for us\nExplore the conversations and questions around certifying organic\, including thoughts\, concerns\, opportunities and barriers\nEnjoy a delicious local meal\nLearn about the multiple opportunities and resources available for farmers\n\nAbout the Instructors: \nUlum Pixan Ahtohil Suk’il (Bird Spirit) (she/her).  Equity and Inclusion Director \nUlum Pixan (Original Name)\, aka Dania Flores (colonized/legal name)\, is an Indigenous mixed-race woman (Maya\, Xinca\, Garifuna\, Russian Jew and ladino)\, mother and grandmother. She was born in Guatemala\, Mesoamerica\, and moved to the United States in 1999. She has always been involved with community organizing around aboriginal\, women’s\, language\, and environmental issues. Ulum is a critical thinker\, farmer and activist. As NOFA/Mass’s Equity and Inclusion Director\,  and former Education Director\, she leads the equity efforts of the organization\, promoting our anti- racist principles and commitment to dismantling oppressive systems that keep our communities hungry and poor. \nLanguages : English/Español \nAbout the Project: \nThis event was made possible by the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)\, a national program that helps farmers navigate the ins and outs of certification\, and provides mentorships and technical assistance to those who are considering organic certification. \nThere is a history of BIPOC farmers not receiving or having unequal access to the resources that are provided by government agencies. This event is a safe space for us to discuss those inequities\, look at how they apply to our farmers and communities\, and consider how we may interact with them going forward. It is important to NOFA/Mass that we prioritize and deeply consider the gifts\, needs and concerns of our BIPOC farmers. \nThis event is for BIPOC farmers. White allies are encouraged to attend other events\, join Caucus groups at our conferences\, or make a donation to racial equity programming. Thank you. \nRefund/Inclement Weather Policy: \nThis is a free event and will be rescheduled if needed. For information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here. \nCapacity: \nSpace is limited! Register by 2/16\, after that\, email events@nofamass.org to get on the wait list. If you registered and cannot attend\, please let us know.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-organically-together-a-bipoc-networking-event/
LOCATION:Hispanic-American Library\, 55 Frank B Murray St.\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T133000
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SUMMARY:Legal Food Hub Webinar: Agricultural Labor Laws
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nUnderstanding guidelines for classifying employees (intern\, part-time\, seasonal\, full-time\, etc.) is important for remaining in compliance with labor laws. Join Attorney Sean Fontes to learn about employee rights\, benefits\, minimum wage\, pay equity\, and overtime for different employee types. This session will be informational for employers at all stages of hiring but especially for first-time employers. \nPresenter: Attorney Sean Fontes\, Partridge Snow & Hahn \nEach winter\, the Legal Food Hub runs a free webinar series to help inform farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and food and farm organizations about important legal topics relevant to their businesses. Recordings of previous years’ webinars can be found in our Resource Library. Please join us this February and March for our 2024 webinar series. Learn more and register to attend here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legal-food-hub-webinar-agricultural-labor-laws/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T130000
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SUMMARY:Urban/Small Farms and USDA
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 23 at 12 p.m.: Urban/Small Farms and USDA – Learn what FSA\, as well as Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can offer urban and small acreage growers. REGISTER HERE \nFSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food\, fuel\, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every day to ensure that New York farmers have the information they need to participate in federally funded agricultural programs. FSA-administered programs benefit all Americans by providing stability for our agricultural producers\, thus helping ensure a safe\, abundant\, and affordable supply of food and fiber. \nIf you would need to request an accommodation\, please contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309\, or by e-mail at lynnette.wright@usda.gov  at least three days prior to the webinar to request accommodations (e.g.\, an interpreter\, translator\, etc.) or materials in an alternative format (e.g.\, Braille\, large print\, audiotape – captioning\, etc.).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/urban-small-farms-and-usda/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
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SUMMARY:SNAP/HIP-Best Practices and Solutions to Common Issues
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin Berkshire Grown and Zoey Sloate to learn best practices on incorporating SNAP into your business in a way that creates a welcoming space. \nAttendees will come away with marketing best practices and models of inclusive language to explain SNAP\, HIP\, & coupons. Attendees will also learn additional tools to augment how you can accept SNAP: (1) accepting SNAP/HIP for a CSA\, (2) accepting SNAP online\, (3) common troubleshooting issues and solutions. There will also be time for questions and discussion. In advance of the workshop\, Berkshire Grown will solicit a few points of interest and discussion topics from attendees to guide conversation topics. \nZoey lives in Massachusetts and has been helping businesses with SNAP\, HIP\, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons for five years – her experience includes technical setup\, government approval\, troubleshooting\, and developing welcoming spaces. \nEvent Details: \n\nTuesday\, February 27\, 2024\, 6-7:30PM\nLocation: Online\nFee: $20 Members\, $30 non-members\n\nContact Berkshire Grown at buylocal@berkshiregrown.org or call (413) 528-0041 for more information. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-hip-best-practices-and-solutions-to-common-issues/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T233922Z
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SUMMARY:Local Food Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 13th Annual Local Food Trade Show! Join us on Feb 27\, 2024\, from 10 am – 1 pm at Russel’s Garden Center as we bring together the best local food producers and buyers from across the state! Take advantage of this chance to showcase your finest local food products and explore new wholesale opportunities. We’re delighted to invite local food producers and buyers to the 2024 Local Food Trade Show at this accessible location\, showcasing our region’s finest local food products. We encourage all in our Boston Local Food community to share this invitation with their favorite local growers and makers to join us for an invaluable day of connection. Register now below or on our website – spots are limited! Let’s make your food business dreams a reality at the Local Food Tradeshow! We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-food-trade-show-3/
LOCATION:Russel’s Garden Center
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240201T191152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T185749Z
UID:45833-1709139600-1709146800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Networking and Grants Showcase for Local Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nGet to know your fellow farmers and join us for an evening of networking and free pizza at the newly renovated barn at Crimson and Clover Farm! In the first half hour\, Nate Frigard of Crimson and Clover will speak on implementing and leveraging large grant funds on his farm\, including the Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA) and Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program (FSIG). MDAR representatives\, Jess Camp and Melissa Adams\, will give an overview of grants available through MDAR and be available to answer questions\, with a focus on MEGA\, and MDAR’s farm viability program. The networking portion will follow\, with time to chat with fellow farmers and MDAR staffers. This event is open to all\, both new and established farmers. Kids are welcome. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 28th\, 5:00pm-7:00pm\nLocation: Crimson and Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA 01062 \n\nContact Jen at jen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 22 with 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/networking-and-grants-showcase-for-new-farmers/
LOCATION:Crimson & Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240125T152751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T153039Z
UID:45690-1709208000-1709213400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Legal Food Hub Webinar: Easements
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nEasements on a piece of property significantly influence how land can be used. Attorneys Andrew Marchev\, Christina Reiter\, and Veronica Gassert will present the different types of easements and common conditions found in each. \nPresenter: Andrew Marchev\, Christina Reiter\, and Veronica Gassert; Three Rivers Law \nEach winter\, the Legal Food Hub runs a free webinar series to help inform farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and food and farm organizations about important legal topics relevant to their businesses. Recordings of previous years’ webinars can be found in our Resource Library. Please join us this February and March for our 2024 webinar series. Learn more and register to attend here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legal-food-hub-webinar-easements/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240104T222520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T154721Z
UID:45535-1709208000-1709818200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Land Available for Farming: Free Webinar Series for Landowners
DESCRIPTION:Farming and non-farming private landowners and their representatives (real estate agents\, etc.) are welcome to attend. As a landowner\, when you make land available for farming you help secure a future for farming in your community. Farmers are looking for land—from a small vegetable plot\, to livestock or crops. Productive\, sustainable uses for all or parts of your property can bring many rewards! \nFeel empowered and prepared to share your land as an important piece of the crucial farmland base in New England. This virtual workshop series will help you understand your land’s potential for farming and what goes into a good farming arrangement\, explore motivations\, strategies\, and mechanics for making any amount of land available to a farmer. Click here for more information. \n\nWHY make land available to a farmer? What are the primary motivations and benefits to a landowner?\nWHAT does your land have to offer? Explore soils\, acreage\, infrastructure\, and other assets\, and how to adequately convey your offer.\nHOW to have your land farmed. Learn about leasing\, selling\, and other strategies\, as well as tools for getting these processes started.\nWHO is interested in farming your land? Hear from farmers and landowners on what they are looking for\, what challenges they have faced\, and ways you can anticipate a farmer’s needs.\n\nSeries will take place on Thursdays at lunchtime\, from 12 – 1:30pm (EST). \n\nSession 1 – February 22nd\, 12-1:30pm\nWhat are the benefits and potential challenges of making your land available to farming? What are the details a landowner should expect to address? In this session\, participants will hear from a guest speaker\, who will share about their experience leasing land for their farm. We will also share “tips & tricks” for posting your property on New England Farmland Finder. Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.  \nSession 2 – February 29th\, 12-1:30pm\nIn this session\, the New England Farm Link Collaborative will share different methods to provide farmland access\, including leasing\, selling\, and more. We will also discuss tools for evaluating your land’s agricultural potential. Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. \n\n“Thank you for this seminar. The resources and guidelines were great. It was very helpful and thought-provoking to hear from landowners and farmers in the final session\,” shared a participant. \nWorkshop recordings will also be made available to all who register to watch at your convenience. \nNote: If you are particularly interested in succession of your land\, check out the Farm Succession Planning webinar series for in-depth information. \nHosted by the New England Farm Link Collaborative\, a partnership of farm link programs and land access services in New England that provide a variety of farmland access support services\, including Connecticut FarmLink\, Maine FarmLink\, Vermont Land Link\, and Land For Good. \nQuestions? Please contact Rachel Brice\, Program & Development Manager\, Land For Good\, 603-357-1600\, rachel@landforgood.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/make-your-land-available-for-farming-free-webinar-series-for-landowners-4/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240118T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T154509Z
UID:45617-1709722800-1709730000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Two-Part Grant Writing Workshop: How to read and interpret grant applications.
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nBerkshire Grown will host a virtual two-part grant writing training\, led by Kara Weinstein\, for farmers and food producers looking to develop an understanding of how to read and interpret grant applications\, and the basic story-telling and writing skills to submit successful grant applications. The first session on February 21\, 2024 will cover researching prospects\, understanding the Request for Proposals (RFP) process\, how to write a compelling needs statement\, effective outcomes and evaluations\, and developing project budgets. At the end of the first session participants will be assigned homework to draft a response to a sample proposal question. \nIn the second session on March 6\, 2024\, participants will share their responses\, and receive feedback on how to improve them\, coming away with an outline for a boiler plate of usable text for grant applications. \nKara is a food systems consultant based in Kingston\, NY. As founder of KHW Strategies\, she works with food systems and sustainable agriculture operators and nonprofits on strategic vision\, operations\, grant writing and execution\, and project management. She has a background in corporate sustainability + ESG consulting and communications. Kara holds a Master’s in Food Systems from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Environmental Policy and Culture from Northwestern University.  \nEvent Details: \n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, 11AM-1PM\nSession 2: Wednesday\, March 6\, 2024\, 11AM-1PM\nOnline\, Registration is for both sessions. Workshop may not be taken as individual sessions.\nFee: $40 Members\, $60 Non-members\nMaximum 15 Students\n\nContact Berkshire Grown at buylocal@berkshiregrown.org or call (413) 528-0041 for more information. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/two-part-grant-writing-workshop-how-to-read-and-interpret-grant-applications/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240125T153322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T153322Z
UID:45693-1709812800-1709818200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Legal Food Hub Webinar: Branding Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nAs a small business owner\, you want to develop and protect your brand\, but you don’t yet have the funds to file for trademark protection. Attorney Christina Licursi will cover steps you can take to have some level of protection from the beginning as well as when to take the plunge and file for protection. \nPresenter: Christina Licursi\, Wolf Greenfield \nEach winter\, the Legal Food Hub runs a free webinar series to help inform farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and food and farm organizations about important legal topics relevant to their businesses. Recordings of previous years’ webinars can be found in our Resource Library. Please join us this February and March for our 2024 webinar series. Learn more and register to attend here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legal-food-hub-webinar-branding-best-practices/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240223T155457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T155758Z
UID:46091-1709856000-1709942399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:MA Commercial Urban Farming Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Farming Institute and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for the 8th annual MA Commercial Urban Farming Symposium. This all-day event promises to be a transformative experience for urban farmers\, agricultural professionals\, community leaders\, educators\, policymakers\, and food justice advocates. This year’s theme is “Cultivating a Resilient Future: Innovation\, Collaboration\, and Community”. \nCome meet UMass Extension Urban Agriculture educators Ibrahim Ali and Olivia Golden and learn about the new Urban Ag Program! Sue Scheufele of the UMass Extension Vegetable Program will also be there to talk about climate change and vegetable pests \n\nWhen: Friday\, March 8\, 2024\nWhere: In-person at UMass Lowell\, University Crossing / Lowell\, MA or virtually via Whova\nRegistration: In-person attendees $100 each\, or online attendees $75 each. Registration deadline March 6.\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ma-commercial-urban-farming-symposium/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell or Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240201T193830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T210136Z
UID:45873-1709973000-1709987400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hatfield 2040: The Future of Farming
DESCRIPTION:Over the past year\, the Hatfield Comprehensive Planning Committee has solicited feedback from the farming community on the many challenges and opportunities in agriculture this decade and beyond.  This workshop will explore several solution-based approaches to mitigating and adapting to climate change\, including a review of new and existing targeted funding opportunities to support shifting strategies. \n\nDate: March 9th\, 2024\nTime: 8:30AM-12:30PM\nLocation: Hatfield Legion\, 1 Prospect St.\n\nPresenters include Caro Roszell of American Farmland Trust\, Jono Neiger of Regenerative Design Group\, and Lincoln Fishman of Momentum Ag. \nThe gathering will also serve as a final opportunity to weigh in on how the town can best prioritize and support farmers to continue farming in Hatfield into 2040.  Please join us to learn\, share your priorities\, and discuss the set of recommendations prepared by the Ag Commission\, Comprehensive Plan Committee\, and Regenerative Design Group consultant firm. \nThis event is for commercial Hatfield farms of all types and sizes\, both conventional and organic. Family members and additional farm operators are encouraged to attend. Funding for this workshop has been provided by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs through the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Program. \nBreakfast will be provided. Please RSVP so we know how many are attending.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hatfield-2040-the-future-of-farming/
LOCATION:Hatfield Legion\, 1 Prospect St\, Hatfield
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240307T051847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T051847Z
UID:46213-1710232200-1710237600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:APR event for landowners: Flapjacks & Farm Chats at North Hadley Sugar Shack
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday March 12\, the Massachusetts Dept. of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) will host its first ‘Flapjacks & Farm Chats’ informational session for local farmers and landowners interested in learning about the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program. \nFaced with rising land costs\, Massachusetts is projected to lose much of its farmland if action is not taken. The APR program provides funding directly to farmers to preserve access to farmlands for generations to come. APR has protected close to 1\,000 farms totaling over 75\,000 acres in its more-than 40-year history. \nApproximately $10 million in funding is available through the program this year. \nMDAR welcomes all interested farmers and landowners to the North Hadley Sugar Shack for free breakfast\, followed by a conversation about the benefits of placing land into APR. Interested parties are requested to RSVP here in advance. \nWHAT: MDAR’s ‘Flapjacks & Farm Chats’ APR Info Session \nWHEN: Tuesday\, March 12\, (Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.\, info session at 9 a.m.) \nWHERE: North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Dr.\, Hadley \nWHO: \n\nAPR Program representatives\nLocal agricultural leaders and officials\nArea farmers and landowners
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/apr-event-for-landowners-flapjacks-farm-chats-at-north-hadley-sugar-shack/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240307T194142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T194605Z
UID:46227-1710237600-1710241200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:USDA Rural Development – Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting the USDA Rural Development – Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Webinar to be held on Tuesday\, March 12th 10am – 11am EST. \nThe Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps agricultural producers enter value-added activities to generate new products\, create and expand marketing opportunities\, and increase producer income. \nThe webinar is scheduled to last about an hour and will cover program details and eligibility\, application best practices and deadlines\, and program updates. We will also answer questions from the audience. \nIf you are interested in joining\, use the link below to complete your registration form. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/usda-rural-development-value-added-producer-grant-vapg-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240202T145231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T145231Z
UID:45896-1710264600-1710270000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Explore Farming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nIn this free workshop you will: \n\nLearn about New Entry Sustainable Farming Project’s courses and services\nIdentify resources you have and resources you’ll need for your farm business\nIdentify next steps to get started with your new farm business\nLearn about the variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get involved\nHear the perspective from a local farmer about getting started in agriculture\n\nClick here for more information! \n\nDate: Tuesday\, March 12\, 5:30-7pm\nLocation: Remote
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/explore-farming-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240307T044902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T044902Z
UID:46204-1710324000-1710329400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Organics: Small Fruit Production
DESCRIPTION:When: WEDNESDAY\, March 13\, 10-11:30am\nWhere: Zoom\nRegistration: Free! Click here to register. \nThis session will cover the entirety of small fruit production\, from site selection to harvest\, of brambles\, strawberries\, blueberries\, and grapes. Special attention will be given to production practices that can be utilized for organic systems and the use of Integrated Pest Management. Both sustainable and climate-smart practices will be highlighted. \nAbout the Presenter: Evan Lentz is an Assistant Extension Educator at the University of Connecticut specializing in Commercial Fruit Prhttps://psla.uconn.edu/person/evan-lentz/oduction and Integrated Pest Management. His ongoing projects include fruit IPM and pest monitoring\, niche crops and alternative production systems\, precision agriculture technology\, and climate smart fruit production.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fundamentals-of-organics-small-fruit-production/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240209T012625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T030509Z
UID:45984-1710351000-1710356400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Finding Funding for Farm and Food Businesses / Hallar financiación para empresas agrícolas y alimentarias
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 13th 5:30-7pm\, online.  \nJohn Waite from the Franklin County Community Development Corporation will give us an overview of the funding landscape for farms and food businesses. We will talk about the roles of different funding sources in your business planning\, and introduce local lenders who are excited to work with early stage farms and food businesses. CISA staff will also give an introduction to grants for farmers (and we’ll talk about one of the few grant opportunities for non-farm businesses too). \nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing & Managing a Food Business winter series. Click here for more information. \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 stipend per workshop\nInterpretation and/or translation\nUp to five hours of free one-on-one coaching on any topic(s) of your choice\n\nRegister here before March 6th! \nFor questions\, interpretation requests\, or registering after the deadlines above\, contact Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842. \n\nMiércoles 13 de marzo\, de 5:30 a 7 de la tarde\, en línea \nJohn Waite\, de la Corporación de Desarrollo Comunitario del condado de Franklin\, nos ofrecerá una visión general del panorama de la financiación para granjas y empresas alimentarias. Hablaremos sobre el papel de las diferentes fuentes de financiación en la planificación de su negocio y presentaremos a los prestamistas locales que están encantados de trabajar con granjas y empresas alimentarias en fase inicial. El personal de CISA también ofrecerá una introducción a las subvenciones para agricultores (y también hablaremos de una de las pocas oportunidades de subvención para empresas no agrícolas). \nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¡Las sesiones están abiertas a cualquier persona y son gratuitas! ADEMÁS\, si se identifica como BIPOC o de bajos ingresos\, o si necesita interpretación al inglés\, es elegible para obtener: \n\n$30 – $60 por taller\nInterpretación y/o traducción\nHasta cinco horas de asesoramiento individual gratuito sobre cualquier tema de su elección\n\nRegístrese aquí antes de 6 de marzo \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/essential-skills-finding-funding-for-farm-and-food-businesses/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125929
CREATED:20240213T223719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T223812Z
UID:46027-1710351000-1710356400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Entrepreneurship Series
DESCRIPTION:This course will guide aspiring food business owners through the details of business planning and launch\, food permitting and licensing\, branding and marketing\, and legal topics specific to food businesses. Participants will explore their concept in depth and map out next steps for their business. \nCourse runs on Wednesday evenings 5:30pm-7pm from March 13th – May 22nd\n\n\nCurriculum includes: Business Planning; Food Production Planning; Entity Formation; Food Liability Insurance; Branding and Canva Practice; Food Business Financials; Permitting\, Certifications\, and Labeling; Contracts\, Invoices and Payment Terms; and panel discussions with shared kitchens around MA and RI and successful food entrepreneurs.\n\n\nApply here by Monday\, February 19th
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-entrepreneurship-series/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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