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SUMMARY:Labor Management on Small & Medium Sized Farms
DESCRIPTION:Labor Management on Small and Medium Sized Farms\n\nAn Online Seminar Series \nDates: March 9\, 10\, & 11\, 2021\, from 2-3 pm ET each day\nPlatform: Zoom\nFees: There is no fee to attend\, but advance registration is required.\nConnection info:  We will send connection information to everyone who has pre-registered the week of March 1. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: This interactive series will present highlights from recent research and extension projects focusing on labor management and decision-making on small and mid-sized produce and livestock farms. Each session will also have time for questions and discussion\, providing multiple opportunities to connect and share with other session attendees. \nWho: The series is open to everyone\, but it is designed for researchers and agricultural educators and consultants who work with farmers and farm workers. \nWhy: To share knowledge and information educators and technical consultants can use in your work with farmer clients\, and that researchers can use to inform future inquiry. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/labor-management-on-small-medium-sized-farms/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Food Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1-hour webinar as an orientation to farm food safety. Resources will be provided to help direct you to the next steps for your farm business\, big or small. Webinar will be for 1 hour. \nMarch 8\, 2021 at 10:00am. \nOnce registered you will receive a confirmation email with webinar URL. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-the-alphabet-soup-of-food-safety-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T123000
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SUMMARY:Insects: Pests and Pollinators  a Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\nJoin Dr. Jaime Piñero to learn the basics of pest identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. \nThis workshop can be combined with the Four-Part Home Orchard Series  for a reduced price. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/insects-pests-and-pollinators-a-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
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SUMMARY:7th Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference (UFC) will convene local and regional experts\, advocates\, and innovators to support urban farming\n\nFri\, Mar 5\, 2021\, 8:30 AM –Thu\, Mar 11\, 2021\, 4:00 PM EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register and for more information. \n\n\nPurchase your tickets for the 7th Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference today! Early Bird rates ending soon! \nThe Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference (UFC) hosted by the Urban Farming Institute and supported by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)\, is designed to advance opportunities and address barriers involved in cultivating a resilient and thriving Urban Farming sector. \nWe will convene local and regional experts\, advocates\, and innovators to support and promote urban farming enterprises across Massachusetts. Our local urban farming community\, along with cross-sector partners\, will address challenges\, highlight successes\, and share resources at one of the best educational and networking events for this thriving sector. \nYes\, it will be virtual\, and we will have fantastic keynote speakers and knowledgeable practitioners with many networking opportunities. \nRegistration is open now and the Early Bird special ends February 7th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/7th-massachusetts-urban-farming-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T160000
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SUMMARY:Discovering Resilience: A legal workshop for farmers and ranchers
DESCRIPTION:Discovering Resilience: A legal workshop for farmers and ranchers (Held Online) \nFarmers and ranchers: Do legal questions keep you up at night? Do you wish you knew where to turn for the answers? Those answers aren’t always easy to come by — especially for the most innovative\, direct-to-consumer farmers. \nDiscovering Resilience is a legal workshop designed just for you. The workshop empowers farmers and ranchers with the legal knowledge and skills they need to resolve legal vulnerability in 5 core areas of farm law: business structures\, insurance\, employment law\, land leasing and purchasing\, and diversification (value-added and agritourism). \nThis isn’t a boring\, powerpoint-driven impractical legal class. This is the most hands-on farm law workshop you’ll find. You’ll create your own farm law action plan\, unique to your operation\, with support from peers and legal experts along the way. This five week highly interactive and producer-focused workshop is framed around the 10 legal best practices every farmer and rancher need to take to build resilience. \nCost is $49. Plus\, this includes a one-year membership to Farm Commons where you’ll have full access to our curated set of guides\, webinars\, resource library\, and more (launching March 1)! \nGet more details and sign up here. discoveringresilience.eventbrite.com \nWe have two Discovering Resilience sessions available: \nAll Tuesdays in March: Meet at 2pm Eastern\, 1pm Central\, Noon Mountain\, 11am Pacific for two hours. \nAll Wednesdays in March: Meet at 3pm Eastern\, 2pm Central\, 1pm Mountain\, Noon Pacific for two hours. \nChoose your meeting session when you select your ticket type. After you reserve your ticket\, you will receive additional information about how to get access to the workshop platform. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/discovering-resilience-a-legal-workshop-for-farmers-and-ranchers-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210225T153310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T153310Z
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SUMMARY:Discovering Resilience: A legal workshop for farmers and ranchers
DESCRIPTION:Discovering Resilience: A legal workshop for farmers and ranchers (Held Online) \nFarmers and ranchers: Do legal questions keep you up at night? Do you wish you knew where to turn for the answers? Those answers aren’t always easy to come by — especially for the most innovative\, direct-to-consumer farmers. \nDiscovering Resilience is a legal workshop designed just for you. The workshop empowers farmers and ranchers with the legal knowledge and skills they need to resolve legal vulnerability in 5 core areas of farm law: business structures\, insurance\, employment law\, land leasing and purchasing\, and diversification (value-added and agritourism). \nThis isn’t a boring\, powerpoint-driven impractical legal class. This is the most hands-on farm law workshop you’ll find. You’ll create your own farm law action plan\, unique to your operation\, with support from peers and legal experts along the way. This five week highly interactive and producer-focused workshop is framed around the 10 legal best practices every farmer and rancher need to take to build resilience. \n Cost is $49. Plus\, this includes a one-year membership to Farm Commons where you’ll have full access to our curated set of guides\, webinars\, resource library\, and more (launching March 1)! \n Get more details and sign up here. discoveringresilience.eventbrite.com \n We have two Discovering Resilience sessions available: \nAll Tuesdays in March: Meet at 2pm Eastern\, 1pm Central\, Noon Mountain\, 11am Pacific for two hours. \nAll Wednesdays in March: Meet at 3pm Eastern\, 2pm Central\, 1pm Mountain\, Noon Pacific for two hours. \nChoose your meeting session when you select your ticket type. After you reserve your ticket\, you will receive additional information about how to get access to the workshop platform. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/discovering-resilience-a-legal-workshop-for-farmers-and-ranchers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T123000
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SUMMARY:(micro)Organisms in the Orchard- a Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\nSometimes the smallest creatures can cause the greatest impact. Join in and learn about disease management for tree fruit. \nThis workshop can be combined with the Four-Part Home Orchard Series  for a reduced price. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/microorganisms-in-the-orchard-a-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210204T201904Z
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SUMMARY:Local Roots: Connecting Farmers to Boston Schools
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to build plans for more New England grown food on Boston school menus and invite you to join with other farmers to bring delicious\, regional food to Boston school students. \nPlease come to our online meeting on February 24 and\, to RSVP\, click here. \nLocal Roots: Connecting Farmers to Boston Schools  \nWednesday\, February 24 at 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (ET) \nWe will respond with a Zoom link for this meeting. \nWe will highlight the critical need for healthy food for Boston students\, hear from a large school district that has been successfully buying directly through farmer agreements for many years\, share plans for simplified Boston procurement\, and respond to your questions and suggestions. \nIf you have any questions now\, please don’t hesitate to email me at nfisher@bostonpublicschools.org \n\nWednesday\, February 24 at 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (ET)\nFor more information please contact Nancy Fisher at (781) 258-3326 or nfisher@bostonpublicschools.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-roots-connecting-farmers-to-boston-schools/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T153000
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SUMMARY:Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live Webinar Series   ... Woods to Home
DESCRIPTION:Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live Webinar Series \nMassachusetts Woodlands Institute*\, Northern Woodlands\, and New England Forestry Foundation present the Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live webinar series. Join us as we explore examples of how to grow\, build\, and live with beautiful and sustainable local wood products at different scales—from furniture to homes to institutional buildings. \n\nFebruary 24th\, 2pm-3:30: Woods to Home\n\n*The Massachusetts Woodlands Institute is a subsidiary of Franklin Land Trust \nWoods to Home:  \nJoin us on February 24th from 2pm-3:30pm for a discussion with Massachusetts Woodlands Institute (MWI) Board Chair Brian Donahue\, and MWI Board Members David Bowman\, and Nicole St. Clair Knobloch on building a home with locally sourced wood products. Wood is a strong\, durable\, carbon-sequestering product that comes from our local forested lands. Producing this abundant\, renewable resource can benefit woodland landowners\, wildlife\, and our local economy. We will hear about the process and journey of building a timber-frame home with locally harvested lumber\, the benefits of using local wood products\, and then how new technology in Cross Laminated Timber construction is changing and expanding the way we think of building with wood. The discussion will also explore the ripple effect of good forest management and how we can create resilient forests\, a strong forest-based economy\, and long-lasting homes and buildings made from local wood products. \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KArYchCvRzm45A5TgX89Yw
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-wood-grow-build-live-webinar-series-woods-to-home/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T170000
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SUMMARY:8th Biennial Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference & Trade Show Set for February 24th - 25th
DESCRIPTION:8th Biennial Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference & Trade Show Set for February 24th – 25th  \nConference Will be Held Virtually in 2021: Registration is Now Open! \n The 8th biennial Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade Show which draws hundreds of farmers and farm industry members to idea-laden workshops and hear motivational speakers from across the region\, will be held virtually for the first time. Mark your calendars now for February 24th and 25th and join your regional agriculturists for two half days of workshops! \nThis year’s conference theme is Diversifying for Agri-Businesses: Strategies for Weathering the Storms. Kicking off the educational workshops on Wednesday\, February 24th at 8:45 am is conference keynote speaker and seventh generation farmer and author\, Forrest Pritchard from Berryville Virginia. His talk\, entitled Lessons from 2020\, Opportunities for 2021\, will examine what the past year taught us not only about our operations\, our markets and marketing\, but most importantly\, ourselves\, and how farmers can use these lessons to sustainably pivot into 2021 and beyond. \nFive additional workshops will follow on Wednesday and Thursday. These workshops will include farmers and experts from across the region\, with a focus on product and market diversification. Information about all of the workshop\, including workshop descriptions and speaker biographies\, can be found at www.harvestnewengland.org. \nHarvest New England is also developing a New England Farmers Market Mangers Seminar to be held in conjunction with the conference. More details will be announced soon. \nRegistration is now open\, and in 2021\, the conference will be offered at no cost to attendees. Harvest New England recognizes that this year has been unprecedented for producers in many ways\, and feels strongly that now more than ever\, it’s important to provide agricultural businesses throughout the Northeast with the tools to remain viable\, cultivate innovators\, and foster the next generation of farmers. \nHarvest New England (HNE) is a cooperative marketing program created by New England’s state departments of agriculture in 1992. It has sponsored this regional conference since 2007. For more information\, visit www.harvestnewengland.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/8th-biennial-harvest-new-england-agricultural-marketing-conference-trade-show-set-for-february-24th-25th/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210222T150733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T150733Z
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SUMMARY:Making Less Risky Business of Wholesale and Institutional Markets
DESCRIPTION:March 4th\, 2021\, Virtual\, 2-4 pm  \nWholesale and institutional markets can be attractive outlets for farmers at all scales due to relatively low labor and marketing costs. And when schools\, universities\, and other kind of institutions purchase locally grown food they support rural economies and help make our supply chains more resilient and adaptable. \nAre you a farmer interested in exploring or connecting to institutional or wholesale markets? Or are you a dining director or procurement manager looking to expand your selection of locally grown produce? If so\, this event is for you! \nRegister Here! \nThis two-hour long event is an opportunity for growers and buyers to network alongside knowledgeable agricultural service providers to help participants: \n\nBuild relationships\nBetter understand costs/pricing\nComply with food safety requirements\nLearn about developing contracts\n\nParticipants are encouraged to come prepared with real data to share—costs of production\, crops volumes\, price sheets—potentially resulting in real sales and a more robust local food system. \nFree Online Course:  To make the best use of our virtual time together\, registered participants will be given access to a short online course in advance of the event with resources\, guides\, and risk management strategies to help farmers make decisions around market channel selection\, and to help buyers understand what it means to work with local farmers. \nWhile all are welcome to attend\, this will primarily be a networking event geared towards developing relationships between buyers and growers in eastern Massachusetts. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/making-less-risky-business-of-wholesale-and-institutional-markets/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T123000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210111T184049Z
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UID:35559-1613815200-1613824200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Establishment - a Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\nHorticultural topics covered will be the basics of planting fruit trees\, including site selection\, choice of variety and rootstock\, planting best practices\, tree training and pruning\, fertilization and ongoing fruit tree care. \nThis workshop can be combined with the Four-Part Home Orchard Series  for a reduced price.  \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-establishment-a-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210125T151048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T151048Z
UID:35895-1613728800-1613736000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production
DESCRIPTION:2021 Tri-State SARE Project Webinar Series \nWebinar 1: Friday\, February 19th\nWebinar 2: Wednesday\, March 10th\nWebinar 3: Tuesday\, March 23rd\nWebinar 4: Tuesday\, April 6th \nWEBINAR 1\nIntroduction to the development of a simple grazing plan\nJenn Colby (UVM)\, Susan Parry (PA NRCS)\, & Daimon Meeh (NH NRCS) \nAll webinars will be held from 10 am to 12 noon\nWebinars are open to service providers and farmers and will be comprised of time for instruction in addition to interactive breakout sessions. By attending all webinars participants will have a sound understanding of how to help farmers create a grazing plan and/or work to develop a personalized grazing plan for their farm. Partaking in all webinars is encouraged\, but not required. \nFor more information\, visit http://meatsystems.uconn.edu/ or contact Rachel Bespuda\, Project Director. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/improving-pasture-management-for-sustainable-livestock-production/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20201208T201928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T193130Z
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SUMMARY:How do I prepare for 2021?  Session #4: Roadblocks –
DESCRIPTION:COVID Round 2: How do I prepare for 2021? \nJoin The Carrot Project for FINAL Training series this winter.\nWe’ll walk you through what you need to be thinking about for adapting and/or growing your business. \nAll sessions will be online beginning at 3PM EST and ending no later than 5 PM \nFebruary 17- Session #4: Roadblocks – For those who have been in business for at least one season: \nWe’ll talk about what might stop you from using your plan during the season and help you devise a realistic path to overcome those obstacles.    \nParticipants have access to webinars to understand key concepts and the opportunity to work individually with a business advisor during the 2021 season to help you apply what you learn. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Email Jeff Cole
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-do-i-prepare-for-2021-session-4-roadblocks/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210125T181652Z
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SUMMARY:Peaceful Communication on the Farm: Listening Tools to Improve Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Peaceful Communication on the Farm: Listening Tools to Improve Understanding\nFebruary 15\, 2021\, from  3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. via Zoom      [registration link] \nIn the profession of farming\, we often focus on improving our skills to cultivate crops or tend animals.  But what about our skills cultivating and tending to farm relationships?  Whether it be interactions with customers\, partners\, interns\, employees\, family or friends\, communication is the way we keep all of the farm operations running.  Yet\, communication isn’t always easy.  Misunderstandings\, tensions\, even conflicts can arise and be hard to face in the moment. In this interactive virtual workshop\, we’ll learn simple techniques to cultivate listening skills for both professional and personal growth. Listening is one of the core ways we build trust and show respect in our relationships. Join us to practice elements of listening with exercises for the head\, heart and gut. \nFacilitator: Claudia Ke​nny\, NYS Agricultural Mediation Program \nRegistration.  This workshop is for anyone identifying as a farmer or earth worker in the Northeast U.S.*\, urban and rural\, including employees\, interns\, family members\, and partners. This workshop is able to welcome a total of 25 committed participants.  Registrants beyond 25 will be placed on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available. Please register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/peaceful-communication-on-the-farm-listening-tools-to-improve-understanding/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210111T183821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T184946Z
UID:35557-1613210400-1613219400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pruning the Home Orchard - a Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\nThe joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance.   One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees.  This can seem daunting and complicated\, but it’s not!  Not once you understand the principles involved. Join in and learn how to properly prune your fruit trees (apples\, pears\, peaches\, etc.). \nThis workshop can be combined with the Four-Part Home Orchard Series  for a reduced price. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-the-home-orchard-a-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210128T123134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T123243Z
UID:35940-1613037600-1613041200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Rural Development Training Webinar: Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG
DESCRIPTION:Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Training Webinar to be held on Thursday\, February 11\, 2021 at 10:00 AM. \nAt the time of the webinar please follow this link to join the Microsoft Teams Live Event. \nRSVP: Jordan.Henault@usda.gov by Thursday\, February 4\, 2021.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/rural-development-training-webinar-value-added-producer-grant-vapg/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210114T164921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T164921Z
UID:35710-1612789200-1612792800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Food Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1-hour webinar as an orientation to farm food safety. Resources will be provided to help direct you to the next steps for your farm business\, big or small. Webinar will be for 1 hour. Choose from two dates: February 8\, 2021 at 1:00pm OR March 8\, 2021 at 10:00am. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with webinar URL. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-the-alphabet-soup-of-food-safety/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20201208T201750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T193148Z
UID:35310-1612364400-1612364400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:How do I prepare for 2021?  Session #3: Adjusting
DESCRIPTION:COVID Round 2: How do I prepare for 2021? \nJoin The Carrot Project for THE THIRD Part OF A four-part training series this winter.\nWe’ll walk you through what you need to be thinking about for adapting and/or growing your business. \nAll sessions will be online beginning at 3PM EST and ending no later than 5 PM \n\nFebruary 3 – Session #3: Adjusting – For those who have been in business for at least one season:\n\nLearn and practice how to compare your budget (or projections) to what actually happened\, and how to use that information to inform real time responses. \nParticipants have access to webinars to understand key concepts and the opportunity to work individually with a business advisor during the 2021 season to help you apply what you learn. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Email Jeff Cole
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-do-i-prepare-for-2021-session-3-adjusting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210125T181602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T181602Z
UID:35903-1612191600-1612197000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Balance\, Health\, and Passion: Strategies by Farmers\, for Farmers (2-part session)
DESCRIPTION:Balance\, Health\, and Passion: Strategies by Farmers\, for Farmers (2-part session)\nFebruary 1 & February 8\, 2021\, from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. via Zoom \n[registration link] \nFor many farmers\, the work is never done. Even in these quieter ‘off-season’ months for those of us in the Northeast region\, the ‘to-do’ list is long. When work always calls\, it can be hard to carve out time to take care of ourselves and reconnect with the passion that led us to farming in the first place. In this virtual session\, several farmers including Jen Salinetti of Woven Roots Farm\, Derek Christianson of Brix Bounty Farm and Deb Habib of Seeds of Solidarity\, will describe some practices they employ to maintain health and wellbeing for themselves and others on the farm\, and how these manifest in their overall approach to farming. The workshop allows ample time for participants to reflect on and share ideas\, questions\, and concerns regarding health\, balance\, and passion on the farm. Participants will leave inspired with strategies that ease some of these real challenges. At the close of this workshop\, participants will be invited to choose an element or value regarding wellbeing from the workshop that resonated\, and gently practice it over the following week. Participants are encouraged to reconvene one week later to reflect on their experiences. \nFacilitator: Deb Habib\, Seeds of Solidarity Farm \nRegistration.  This workshop is for anyone identifying as a farmer or earth worker in the Northeast U.S.*\, urban and rural\, including employees\, interns\, family members\, and partners. This workshop is able to welcome a total of 25 committed participants.  Registrants beyond 25 will be placed on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available. Please register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/balance-health-and-passion-strategies-by-farmers-for-farmers-2-part-session/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210111T183625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T184902Z
UID:35555-1612000800-1612009800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Grapes - a Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\nGrapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste\, are winter hardy\, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to correctly prune them. Join Dr. Petit to learn all about this marvelous fruit! \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-grapes-a-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20201208T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T193205Z
UID:35307-1611759600-1611766800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:How do I prepare for 2021?  Session #2: Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:COVID Round 2: How do I prepare for 2021? \nJoin The Carrot Project for a four-part training series this winter.\nWe’ll walk you through what you need to be thinking about for adapting and/or growing your business. \nAll sessions will be online beginning at 3PM EST and ending no later than 5 PM \n\nJanuary 27 – Session #2: Adaptation – For those who have been in business for at least one season:\n\nPractice creating a plan that is the right path for you in these tumultuous times.   \nParticipants have access to webinars to understand key concepts and the opportunity to work individually with a business advisor during the 2021 season to help you apply what you learn. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Email Jeff Cole
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-do-i-prepare-for-2021-session-2-adaptation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210111T174410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T183457Z
UID:35542-1611396000-1611403200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:All the Best About Blueberries - a Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\nAll the Best About Blueberries – a Virtual Workshop \nBlueberries are among the most popular fruits to grow in the home garden. They are healthful and well suited to grow in our New England conditions Come learn the basics for pruning blueberries for your home landscape. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/all-the-best-about-blueberries-a-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210114T164046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T164046Z
UID:35704-1611234000-1611237600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Presents 2021 Dairy Outlook Webinar
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 had large impacts on schools and foodservice markets in 2020\, causing complications for the dairy industry. Join Farm Credit East and guest presenter\, Dr. Chris Wolf of Cornell University\, for a look at what 2021 may have in store for the dairy industry. This webinar is free to attend\, and will take place on Thursday\, January 21 at 1 p.m. \nDr. Wolf will give an overview of the economy\, changes to milk and production sales\, dairy markets around the world\, and other factors that may influence the coming year for dairy producers in the Northeast. \nVisit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars to register for this free webinar\, or contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or Chris.Laughton@farmcrediteast.com for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-credit-east-presents-2021-dairy-outlook-webinar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210111T173002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T173002Z
UID:35536-1611151200-1611156600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live Webinar Series    ... Tree to Table
DESCRIPTION:Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live Webinar Series \nMassachusetts Woodlands Institute*\, Northern Woodlands\, and New England Forestry Foundation present the Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live webinar series. Join us as we explore examples of how to grow\, build\, and live with beautiful and sustainable local wood products at different scales—from furniture to homes to institutional buildings. \n\nJanuary 20th\, 2pm-3:30: Tree to Table\nFebruary 24th\, 2pm-3:30: Woods to Home\nMarch 17th\, 2pm-3:30:  Forests to Cities\n\n*The Massachusetts Woodlands Institute is a subsidiary of Franklin Land Trust \nTree to Table  \nOn January 20th from 2:00-3:30pm we will hear an in-depth account of the design processes and sustainability considerations that went into creating a set of custom tables from local\, sustainably harvested wood. Mitch Ryerson\, a master carpenter and Professor of Sustainable Furniture Design at MassArt\, will tell the story of how his students developed a set of conference tables for New England Forestry Foundation\, from wood sourced from local forests managed according to the organization’s Exemplary Forestry standards. The discussion will explore the connections between sustainable forestry and craft woodworking\, giving us insight into how local wood can be used to create beautiful and sustainable goods to meet the challenges we face from global climate change. We will hear from Mitch about the features and details of the tables; the creative and prototyping processes the MassArt class engaged in to design them. Together with Massachusetts Woodlands Institute Executive Director Emily Boss\, we will then talk about the growth and harvesting practices used for hardwoods in New England\, and the positive climate benefits of forests\, forestry\, and furniture making. \nRegistration link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hCEKyeBbQZqXb-u6FqSPeg
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-wood-grow-build-live-webinar-series-tree-to-table/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210111T172527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T172527Z
UID:35534-1610622000-1610625600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on the Agricultural Tax Considerations of New COVID-19 Relief Bill
DESCRIPTION:The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law in the final hours of 2020. How does this new bill impact agricultural producers? Find out during a free Farm Credit East webinar on Thursday\, January 14\, at 11 a.m. \n  \nFarm Credit East Senior Tax Consultant Dario Arezzo will present this webinar\, digging into some of key tax considerations of the newly signed COVID-19 relief bill that impact agricultural producers. He will discuss topics such as net operating losses for farmers and changes to the employee retention credit and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  \n  \nTo register for this free webinar on January 14\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars. To stay up-to-date on other important tax information\, subscribe to Farm Credit East’s Today’s Harvest blog at FarmCreditEast.com/TodaysHarvest\, where Dario hosts a monthly column.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-credit-east-presents-webinar-on-the-agricultural-tax-considerations-of-new-covid-19-relief-bill/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20201208T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T193237Z
UID:35305-1610542800-1610557200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:How do I prepare for 2021? Session #1: Better Bookkeeping
DESCRIPTION:COVID Round 2: How do I prepare for 2021? \nJoin The Carrot Project for a four-part training series this winter.\nWe’ll walk you through what you need to be thinking about for adapting and/or growing your business. \nAll sessions will be online beginning at 3PM EST and ending no later than 5 PM \n\nJanuary 13 – Session #1: Better Bookkeeping – For anyone who thinks their bookkeeping could be better:\n\nUnderstand how to track your financial results\, so you have the information you need to evaluate challenges and opportunities.  \nParticipants have access to webinars to understand key concepts and the opportunity to work individually with a business advisor during the 2021 season to help you apply what you learn. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Email Jeff Cole
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-do-i-prepare-for-2021-session-1-better-bookkeeping/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20210106T131722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T131722Z
UID:35481-1610449200-1610452800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Presents Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Cyber scams are at an all-time high. To ensure your information stays secure\, join Farm Credit East for a webinar on Tuesday\, January 12\, at 11 a.m.\, that will cover important cybersecurity tips and information. The webinar is free to attend. \n  \nMichael Levin\, the founder of the Center for Information Security Awareness\, will present this webinar. He will speak about cybersecurity awareness and provide information on how to keep your devices and data safe\, both at home and in your business. This informational session will include tips to keep you on the lookout for the biggest security risks\, as well as the different ways cybercriminals work to steal personal information so that you will be able to prevent and protect yourself from the biggest threats that are on the rise. \n  \nAs we begin the new year\, be sure to join this webinar on January 12 to ensure your data remains secure. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars to register for this free webinar\, or contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or Chris.Laughton@farmcrediteast.com for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-credit-east-presents-cybersecurity-awareness-webinar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20201109T194418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T194418Z
UID:35088-1610092800-1610298000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA/Mass Winter Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:In midst of continued pandemic\, we at NOFA/Mass offer our annual Winter Conference virtually this year as a three-day informative\, interactive\, educational hub of happenings – Friday-Sun Jan 8-10\, 2021. #NOFAWC \nPlease Register HERE \nThe event aims to highlight critical\, solutions-oriented work happening state-wide to scaffold food security and to celebrate the resilience of the people of Massachusetts\, embracing and ensuring communal pathways to sustained nourishment – particularly our farmers\, gardeners\, growers and champions of the grassroots organic soil health movement from across the Northeast. Workshop schedule and more information available on our registration site. \nWe are delighted to announce that Greg Watson\, Director of Policy and Systems Design at Schumacher Center for a New Economics\, and Eric Toensmeier\, author of Perennial Vegetables and The Carbon Farming Solution\, will be our keynote speakers. \nABOUT THE CONFERENCE: \nThis coming January\, attendees will have an opportunity to gather\, learn about and connect with the tremendous proactive local efforts around soil health and food security in response to the demands made apparent by the pandemic. \nABOUT NOFA/MASS: \nAbout NOFA/Mass: A member-funded non-profit organization focused on education and advocacy for organic agriculture. Mission: Through education and advocacy NOFA/Mass promotes organic agriculture to expand the production and availability of nutritious food from living soil for the health of individuals\, communities and the planet. NOFA/Mass is the Massachusetts state chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. Other regional NOFA chapters include New York\, New Jersey\, Rhode Island\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire and Vermont.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-mass-winter-conference-virtual/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T035943
CREATED:20201109T162839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T163134Z
UID:35083-1605637800-1605637800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Leasing Land: Alternative to Purchasing for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:November 17\, 2020\nLeasing Land: Alternative to Purchasing for Beginning Farmers\nWith Jae Silverman\, Massachusetts Field Agent\, Land for Good \n$10 Member; $15 Nonmember\n6:30 pm via Zoom. \nIn collaboration with Jae Silverman\, Land for Good’s Field Agent for Massachusetts\, this workshop is an introduction to the different ways beginner farmers can access land and start farming as well as farmland owners  looking to lease out their farmland.  Jae will also discuss how leasing can be a viable long-term strategy in addition to being a stepping stone toward ownership. In addition to talking about different types of lease agreements we will also hear from a panel of farmers currently leasing land in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley. A question and answer period immediately follows panel discussion. \nClick here to register. \nOnce you register you will be given login information for the virtual meeting space. Contact Andrea Caluori\, Berkshire Grown Program Manager\, at andrea@berkshiregrown.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-leasing-land-alternative-to-purchasing-for-beginning-farmers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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