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SUMMARY:Women in Farming- Weekend Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Topics: \nBasics in Tractor Work\n Learn the basics of driving a tractor to do farm work\, utilizing the front bucket and other implements. Participants will each have an opportunity to drive a tractor and practice techniques. \nBasic Rough Carpentry and Power Tool Saavy for Women\nFamiliarize yourself and get comfortable with the most oft used farm and homestead power tools. Our focus will be on portable tools used around the land\, and building with efficiency and frugality in mind. We’ll go over the range of power saws (circular saw; chop saw; table saw;sawzall) drills\, discuss fasteners\, wood basics\, tool and material economics\, and simple design and lay out rules. In the afternoon we’ll do a building project for Just Roots. This will be rough\, gettin’ it done effectively and safely\, carpentry- Joel Salatin’s: Good enough is perfect. Fine woodworkers may get a migraine. You can improve and expand in a million directions from here. \nDemystifying Chainsaws for Women\nChainsaws are far and away the most dangerous farm/homestead tool. This workshop is designed to dispel myths and give you the confidence you need to begin respectfully learning to use a chainsaw. This is a beginner’s course\, further practice or instruction will be needed before you can safely fell trees around the land. We will cover basic personal protective gear\, chainsaw safety\, and reactive forces- followed by hands on wood bucking\, so everyone gets the chance to operate the saw. Felling basics will be demonstrated. In the afternoon we’ll cover basic saw mechanics and maintenance. Participants are encouraged to bring their own saws from home to get familiar with and troubleshoot for this portion. \nThe course runs Saturday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nThe course fee is $200 (registration opens 3/1/2015). Payment Plans are available (minimum of 50% due to reserve your spot with the remaining 50% due by 6/1/2015). Work Trade Options are also available on a limited and first-come\, first-served basis. Contact education coordinator Annie Burdett for details. Lunch is not included. Please bring a bagged lunch\, snack and water bottle. We recommend dressing in layers with appropriate foot-wear. Sunscreen is also advised. \nFor more information or to register\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-in-farming-weekend-intensive/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
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SUMMARY:Ignite Entrepreneurship - Franklin County CDC and Valley Venture Mentors
DESCRIPTION:The FCCDC is pleased to announce that they will be welcoming Valley Venture Mentors\, Springfield’s highly-regarded entrepreneurship program\, to Franklin County! \nThe FCCDC\, and InCommN\, LLC\, will co-sponsor the event featuring a  VVM-style program for the first time in the Franklin County. A key component will be a “pitch camp” event\, in which entrepreneurs will present their ideas for new ventures\, and receive “lovingly critical” guidance on how to develop their pitch and how to assess their business proposition. \nFCCDC is pleased to offer this mentorship program to supplement their long-standing business assistance and lending programs. \nVVM is the highly regarded entrepreneurship program in Springfield now in its fourth year of developing\, assisting\, incubating and accelerating new businesses and organizations in western Mass.  “Together we will simply play well together\, have fun\, stimulate thinking and develop action plans” say the organizers. \nValley Venture Mentors has made headlines this year with its stellar and unique entrepreneurship approach. It provides a five to six month free mentoring — access to over 140 experts\, business leaders\, investors\, and consultants — twice a year to start-ups which get accepted into the program.  Each 6 month cycle takes in a dozen or more start-ups to mentor and guide to a point of being prepared to launch a new enterprise. \nThe FCCDC/VVM/INCommn collaboration will expand and support the community of entrepreneurship in Franklin County. \nThey are accepting ‘pitch’ ideas from all business segments including food\, as the FCCDC is home to the Western Mass Food Processing Center\, the region’s only commercial food production and distribution facility. “Food producers come to us from as far away as Brooklyn\, to take advantage of this great food center”\, says Liz Buxton\, Food Director. \nBring your business idea and get ready for some feedback! Expect a fast paced\, high-energy evening involving a lot of interaction\, discussion\, advising\, and initial mentoring. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ignite-entrepreneurship-franklin-county-cdc-and-valley-venture-mentors/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, Allen Meeting Room\, 12 Olive St\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150619T170018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T170018Z
UID:14827-1437058800-1437066000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Diagnosing Streams: Flood Protection Remedies for Farm and Forested Land
DESCRIPTION:Christine Hatch\, UMass Extension Assistant Professor\, Geosciences\, and Benjamin Warner\, UMass PostDoc\, Geosciences will present the latest science on “diagnosing streams” and provide best practices for farm and forest land managers to protect their land from the effects of stream flooding. Their goal is to help agriculture\, forestry\, and rural communities develop greater resiliency during extreme weather events. Christine and Benjamin are members of a New England “Fluvial Geomorphology” research group. The group has studied successes among restoration responses to Hurricane Irene in Massachusetts and Vermont and will be sharing findings from this work with Agricultural Service Providers in Massachusetts.  Register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/diagnosing-streams-flood-protection-remedies-for-farm-and-forested-land/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150722T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150722T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150619T165225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T170705Z
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SUMMARY:IPM Field Walk: Waltham Fields Community Farm
DESCRIPTION:In this series\, learn to identify and scout fruit and vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you whether you are a beginner\, experienced\, organically certified or not! We will walk farm fields with Extension Educators and farmers in Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont to learn how each farm is practicing IPM. Bring a hand lens if you have one. This series is funded in part by a Northeast IPM Center grant. \nLearn to calibrate a backpack sprayer\, select effective OMRI approved materials and calculate the economic threshold of vegetable crops after being trained to scout in the field with farmers Erin Roberts and Zannah Porter and UMass Extension staff Lisa Mckeag\, Susan Scheufele and Rich Bonanno. 2 pesticide license contact hours available in the vegetable category.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ipm-walk-waltham-fields-community-farm/
LOCATION:Waltham Fields Community Farm\, 240 Beaver Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150727T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150619T165439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T165439Z
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SUMMARY:IPM Field Walk: Simple Gifts Farm
DESCRIPTION:In this series\, learn to identify and scout fruit and vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you whether you are a beginner\, experienced\, organically certified or not! We will walk farm fields with Extension Educators and farmers in Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont to learn how each farm is practicing IPM. Bring a hand lens if you have one. This series is funded in part by a Northeast IPM Center grant. \nCome to this field walk to learn how to use pheromone traps to monitor Squash Vine Borer\, use a microscope to identify plant pathogens\, and learn to scout multiple vegetable crops with farmer Jeremy Barker Plotkin\, UMass Extension staff Katie Campbell-Nelson\, Lisa McKeag and Plant Diagnostician Angie Madieras. Leave after a discussion of control strategies for these pests on organic farms. 2 pesticide license contact hours available in the vegetable category.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ipm-field-walk-simple-gifts-farm/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150724T005249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150724T005453Z
UID:15372-1438884000-1438891200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Funding Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects
DESCRIPTION:Come get clarity about the many grants and incentives available to help you implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on your farm! Wally Czajkowski of Plainville Farm will show us improvements he has made and discuss his experiences getting funding. Gerry Palano from MDAR will talk about Ag Energy grants. The Center for EcoTechnology (CET) and others will provide funding updates about USDA\, NRCS\, FSA and utility programs and the role CET and the MA Farm Energy Program play in helping farms get energy audits and navigate funding programs. \n   \nA light meal will be provided\, $10 suggested donation. RSVP by 8/3 to Devon Whitney-Deal or 413-665-7100\, ext. 22.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/funding-energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-projects/
LOCATION:Plainville Farm\, 135 Mount Warner Rd\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150807T191033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150807T191033Z
UID:15471-1439229600-1439238600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Samual Adams "Brewing the American Dream" Speed Coaching Event
DESCRIPTION:Are you a food\, beverage or hospitality small business owner? Are you looking for marketing\, packaging\, legal\, financial or sales and distribution advice? We can help! \nSamuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Accion are excited to host a Speed Coaching event in  Springfield\, MA! \nThe event will kick off with a networking reception at 6:00. During the reception you will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and sign up for the consulting stations that are most relevant to your business such as: \nMarketing and E-Commerce\nPackaging\nSales and Distribution\nBusiness Financing\nLegal Advice for Your Business \n…and more! \nAt 6:15PM we will give brief welcome remarks and after that you will have the chance to meet for multiple 20 minute sessions with Samuel Adams employees and local business experts to receive personalized coaching and network with other small business owners. Make sure to bring your questions and anything you want feedback on\, such as packaging\, materials\, and ideas. Please note that the sessions are at first come\, first serve basis. \nPlease note that this event is free with light fare and beverages to be served! Must be 21 and over to attend! \nCommon Capital will also be on hand to discuss how you can access capital for your food\, beverage\, or hospitality business. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/samual-adams-brewing-the-american-dream-speed-coaching-event/
LOCATION:STCC Scibelli Hall\, 1 Federal Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150507T202651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T200238Z
UID:14103-1439539200-1439744400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2015 NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Have a passion for organic farming\, backyard gardening and food justice? Join us at the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst on August 14-16\, 2015 for a weekend of workshops and fun\, strengthening and transforming the food system and our communities! This year’s theme is “Healing the Climate\, Healing Ourselves: Regeneration through Microbiology.” Choose from 144 workshops in eight 90-minute sessions. Our full schedule is online\, with workshop listings by time slot and category. Workshops run from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon and cover a wide range of topics like nutrition\, gardening\, land access\, crop production\, cooperative economies\, food politics\, urban and international agriculture and much more. Learn more and register at nofasummerconference.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2015-nofa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150806T222421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150806T222421Z
UID:15466-1439823600-1439830800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Professional Development Soil Health Workshop Series: Soil Tests for New England and Interpreting Them for Phosphorous Management
DESCRIPTION:The University of Massachusetts Extension has been funded by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional Development Grant (2014-2017) to provide educational opportunities to Agricultural Service Providers and Farmers in Soil Health topics. \nHotze Winja\, Chemist\, Crop & Pest Services\, Massachusetts Department of Agriculture will provide an update on the Nutrient Management Regulations going into effect on December 5th\, 2015 for agricultural lands.\nTom Morris\, University of Connecticut Professor\, Plant Science will present methods of different soil extractions and tests\, with a focus on those appropriate for New England soils. With his experience in field research on nitrogen and phosphorous\, Tom will present  Agricultural service providers with a basic understanding of the chemistry of Phosphorous in the soil\, how it behaves\, how best to assess P status of soil in different growing systems\, how to assess potential loading from soil applications of fertilizer\, compost or manure\, and how to mitigate soil with excess Phosphorous aside from not adding more (e.g.\, cover crops or other ways to use up or sequester phosphorous to prevent off site movement or contamination).\nTom Akin\, Natural Resource Conservation Service Agronomist will present work on evaluating a new soil extraction method for New England with data from Massachusetts farms. The new Haney Soil Health Test is being tested in Massachusetts to evaluate it’s ability to better predict active carbon and other indicators of soil health. \nFor Certified Crop Advisors this event is approved for 2 CEUs. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/professional-development-soil-health-workshop-series-soil-tests-for-new-england-and-interpreting-them-for-phosphorous-management/
LOCATION:MDAR Amherst Office\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150615T234727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150615T234727Z
UID:14712-1440061200-1440082800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grassy Weed Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Correct weed identification is an important first step in the development of an effective weed management program. Using a classroom presentation\, potted weed herbarium and weed walk\, UMass Extension Specialist Randy Prostak will help participants enhance their grassy weed identification skills. Feel free to bring a weed or two to identify. Workshop held rain or shine (lunch not provided). Broadleaf Weed Identificaton will be offered next in 2016. \nRegistration:\nCost $95/person (pre-registration required\, space is limited). Online registrations include a nominal processing fee. \n\n\n\nCredits:\n5 pesticide contact hours in categories 36\, 37\, 40 and Applicator’s License will be offered; valid for equivalent categories in all New England states. \nMCH\, MCLP and AOLCP credit requested. \nVisit our website to register. \n\n\n\n\nContact:\n\nEllen Weeks\n\n\n\n413-545-0895\n\n\neweeks@umext.umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grassy-weed-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:French Hall\, UMass\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150825T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150825T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150619T170425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T170626Z
UID:14828-1440516600-1440525600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Tests for New England and Interpreting Them for Phosphorus Management
DESCRIPTION:Tom Morris\, University of Connecticut Professor\, Plant Science will present methods of different soil extractions and tests\, with a focus on those appropriate for New England soils. With his experience in field research on nitrogen and phosphorous\, Tom will present Agricultural service providers with a basic understanding of the chemistry of Phosphorous in the soil\, how it behaves\, how best to assess P status of soil in different growing systems\, how to assess potential loading from soil applications of fertilizer\, compost or manure\, and how to mitigate soil with excess Phosphorous aside from not adding more (e.g.\, cover crops or other ways to use up or sequester phosphorous to prevent off site movement or contamination.\nTom Akin\, Natural Resource Conservation Service Agronomist will present work on evaluating a new soil extraction method for New England with data from Massachusetts farms. The new Haney Soil Health Test is being tested in Massachusetts to evaluate it’s ability to better predict active carbon and other indicators of soil health. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-tests-for-new-england-and-interpreting-them-for-phosphorus-management/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150724T005421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150724T005421Z
UID:15373-1440698400-1440705600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:On-Farm Solar Energy Applications
DESCRIPTION:If you use hot water year round and are wondering if installing a solar hot water system might be an affordable and practical option\, join us at Atlas Farm to learn about solar thermal applications for farms. Gerry Palano of MDAR will discuss solar thermal technology\, applications\, and funding opportunities. Gideon Porth will discuss his experience with photovoltaics and plans to install solar hot water. CET will discuss the role that MFEP plays in helping farms get energy audits and navigate funding programs. A representative from the MA Clean Energy Center will discuss projects that have utilized solar thermal\, heat pump technologies\, and biomass.  \n  \nA light meal will be provided\, $10 suggested donation. RSVP by 8/24 to Devon Whitney-Deal or 413-665-7100\, ext. 22.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/on-farm-solar-energy-applications/
LOCATION:Atlas Farm\, 635 River Rd Deerfield\, MA 01342
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150901
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150824T183933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150824T183933Z
UID:15913-1440892800-1441065599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Tractor Operation\, Safety & Basic Maintenance - A Two-day Class for New\, Beginning\, and Seasoned Farmers
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-day\, hands-on class designed to educate and empower current and future users of agricultural tractors and farm equipment. This class will discuss how tractors are designed to work; how to operate them safely and effectively; and how to perform regular and basic maintenance tasks. \nPrice: $90 for NOFA members\n$100 for non-members\n$50 for UVM Ground Work farmers\nPre-registration is required. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit www.nofanh.org or\ncall 603-224-5022
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-tractor-operation-safety-basic-maintenance-a-two-day-class-for-new-beginning-and-seasoned-farmers/
LOCATION:Stonewall Farm\, 242 Chesterfield Road\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150901T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150901T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150702T201747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150702T201747Z
UID:15003-1441126800-1441134000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Vegetable Tunnel Production
DESCRIPTION:Join Andy Jones from the Intervale Community Farm to discuss a vegetable tunnel production on your farm. Topics include new house selection\, small house and big house tomato production\, pepper production\, soil fertility and greenhouse insect management.  For more info and to register\, visit nofavt.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-vegetable-tunnel-production/
LOCATION:Intervale Community Farm\, 128 Intervale Road\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150831T235243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T235319Z
UID:16037-1441299600-1441310400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Dream Big Pitch Camp
DESCRIPTION:Valley Venture Mentors is bringing its Mentorship Program to Greenfield! We’re starting off with this event to explain what the program is and help people get ready to apply. \nIf we want to buy locally\, we need to grow our local businesses! Over 65 people attended last month’s FCCDC/VVM event! Join the movement! \nCome and see how our collaboration with VVM is designed to create economic stimulation through the cultivation of entrepreneurship.     \n Who should attend? EVERYONE! \n\n If you have an idea to pitch: Join us!\n If you have a skill or knowledge to share: Join us!\n If you are curious about entrepreneurship: Join us!\n If you love Shark Tank\, you will love this: Join us\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. Everyone who attends will learn and have a chance to mentor as well! \nEntrepreneurs who want help need to register as a presenter and prepare a two-minute\, verbal presentation (no slides). It is strongly recommended that it follow this format (but with no slides). \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dream-big-pitch-camp/
LOCATION:The Arts Block Cafe\, 291 Main Street\, Greenfield\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150812T170555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150812T170555Z
UID:15590-1441879200-1441890000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Health Care Practices for our Food Animals: 2015 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Food and Drug Administration – “Current Regulations and Compliance Activities”\nKaren N. Archdeacon\, Compliance Officer\, New England District Office FDA \nUSDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service –“FSIS Food Safety and Drug Residues”\nLaura K. Unkauf\, DVM\, MPH\, Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian\, USDA FSIS OFO \nPanel – Veterinarian\, Pharmaceutical Representative\, UMASS Animal Husbandry \nThese workshops are part of a 2014-2017 USDA/NESARE Professional Development Program grant: Health Care Practices for our Food Animals\, a joint project among the Universities of Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/health-care-practices-for-our-food-animals-2015-workshop/
LOCATION:MDAR Amherst Office\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150904T201916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150904T201916Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Basics of Tractor Safety\, Operation\, and Management
DESCRIPTION:University of Vermont Extension is presenting this workshop on how to keep your tractor’s engine running smoothly and efficiently. This one day tractor course will provide you with the skills and hands-on experience to keep your tractor in tip top condition. You’ll get hands-on practice in checking and changing fluids and filters\, servicing the battery\, checking radiator hoses\, grease fittings\, and more in a small-group.\nInstructor\, Shane J. LaBrake\, has over 25 years of experience as a farmer and a trainer. Instructor Eero Ruuttila is the Incubator Farm Coordinator for the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project in Lowell\, MA and a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist for UConn Extension’s Scaling Up program for Beginning Farmers. Shane and Eero have taught together and have more than four decades of combined experience in safe tractor operation and maintenance.\nThis workshop is also being held on September 17 in Brattleboro\, VT and on October 13 in Poultney\, VT.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-basics-of-tractor-safety-operation-and-management/
LOCATION:Hutchins Farm\, 754 Monument Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150918
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150904T202339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150904T202339Z
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SUMMARY:The 2015 New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference
DESCRIPTION:New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show includes more than 25 educational sessions over 3 days\, covering major vegetable\, berry and tree fruit crops as well as various special topics. A Farmer to Farmer meeting after each morning and afternoon session will bring speakers and farmers together for informal\, in-depth discussion on certain issues. There is also an extensive Trade Show with over 100 exhibitors. This conference is special because it is put together with close collaboration between growers and Extension from across the region. The steering committee gathers the best speakers from within our region and across the country to tell you about the latest innovations and advances in the fruit and vegetable industry. Almost every session includes both farmers and research or extension personnel\, so you are getting the “best of both worlds.”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-2015-new-england-vegetable-and-fruit-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel (Manchester NH)\, 700 Elm Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150826T191723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150826T191723Z
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SUMMARY:Free Info Session for Food Producers
DESCRIPTION:The FCCDC has a Business Assistance Program to teach you about all aspects of running your business including business planning\, marketing\, adding employees\, etc. \nAs part of this program\, our Western MA Food Processing Center offers an Information Session geared especially for existing food producers who wish to produce or have their products co-packed by the WMFPC\, with the option of individual meetings afterward. \nThis Information Session on the THIRD Tuesday of the month is ONLY for Food Producers. \nFor other business owners\, please attend our FIRST Wednesday of the month session in Greenfield or the THIRD Wednesday session in Northampton.\nThe FCCDC’s Lending Program offers financing for both established and startup companies in a wide variety of industries with an emphasis on supporting businesses committed to either retaining and/or creating jobs. We have several loan funds available. Our newest offering is the PVGrows Investment Fund which is for farm and food businesses to obtain flexible financing and the technical assistance that fits their business needs.\nWe also have office space available in the Venture Center to growing companies.\nRegister for the Information Session that best fits your needs. Learn about available resources and walk out knowing your next step. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-info-session-for-food-producers/
LOCATION:Franklin County CDC Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150928
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150219T231207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T231301Z
UID:13309-1443052800-1443398399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The 2015 Draft Animal-Power Field Days
DESCRIPTION:The Draft Animal-Power Network grew out of the NEAPFD (the Northeast Animal-Power Field Days\, an event started by Carl Russell & Lisa McCrory) and the online forum and is an organization of 250+ members who share an interest and passion for draft animals as a viable source of power for their operation\, be it part-time\, full-time\, or an all-encompassing life style. \nThe 2015 Draft Animal-Power Field Days will be help at the Cummington Fairgrounds\, in Cummington\, MA on September 24-27. \nThe event will offer a number of highlights: \n\nIntensive workshops offered on Thursday will cover topics such as forestry\, training draft-animals\, introduction to oxen and teaching teamsters.\nEquipment demonstrations will feature manufacturers who specialize in animal-powered equipment as well as practical adaptations for equipment designed for tractors.\nEducational sessions featuring animal-power in the market garden: many organic producers see animal-power as a viable alternative to tractors.\nLogging and forestry folks will find a number of interesting topics\, discussions\, and demonstrations about animal-powered logging and positive impact forestry.\nThese workshops\, a foal raffle and many other demonstrations will attract a wide cross-section of animal-power supporters including farmers\, foresters\, gardeners\, general public & educational institutions who are looking for resources & connections with other like-minded people\, businesses and organizations.\n\nVisit www.animalpowerfielddays.org for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-2015-draft-animal-power-field-days/
LOCATION:Cummington Fairgrounds\, 97 Fairgrounds Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Langer":MAILTO:fielddays15@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150928T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150922T002937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150922T214326Z
UID:16437-1443463200-1443472200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Setting Prices for Farm Produce
DESCRIPTION:We invite produce growers to CISA’s first fall workshop\, “Setting Prices for Farm Produce.” Come learn what prices various markets will bear (one of the more common questions we get)\, and gain new tools for determining prices that will both move product and support farm profitability.\n\nA panel of presenters with a wide range of expertise in the produce industry will share insights on the going rates\, margins\, and markups in different local produce market channels\, and offer strategies for setting the right prices for your products. Presenters will include Annie Myers of Myers Produce\, Eric Stocker of Squash\, Inc.\, Jessica Angell of Cabbige\, and Matt Boulanger of Whole Foods Market.\n\nThe cost is $10 for Local Hero members\, $15 for non-members\, and dinner is provided. Please RSVP by September 25th to Kristen Wilmer at 413-665-7100\, ext. 12. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-setting-prices-for-farm-produce/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150929T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150915T000817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150915T000817Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Rural Energy in America Program (REAP)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy for your farm? Think about applying to REAP! The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program is conducting two information sessions about the Rural Energy in America Program this fall. \nAnne Correia of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide an overview of REAP grant guidelines and application requirements for farms\, developers and grant writers interested in applying for assistance with installing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. There will also be a step-by-step walkthrough of a sample application to give specific guidance to farmers and grant writers. This is intended to educate farmers\, project developers and grant writers about REAP’s offerings and the application process\, which has recently changed. \nAdditionally\, representatives from the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will speak on the recent USDA RBDG grant award they received to provide technical assistance for REAP grant writing\, as well as give insight on how the process will work for the upcoming REAP deadline. \nWe hope to see you there! To pre-register or receive further information\, please contact Megan Denardo at the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program (MFEP) at 413-727-3090 or megan.denardo@cetonline.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-rural-energy-in-america-program-reap/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151001T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150807T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150914T222656Z
UID:15478-1443718800-1443726000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Slow Money Pioneer Valley Entrepreneur Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Slow Money Pioneer Valley invites you to an Entrepreneur Showcase on Thursday\, October 1st\, 5pm at the Smith Conference Center. The event will feature 4 to 6 entrepreneurs focused on the local food system here in the Pioneer Valley. During the event\, each entrepreneur will have 5 minutes to present information about their business and any current capital raising in which they are engaged. Local investors and food system supporters will then have 5 minutes to ask questions about each business. Following the presentations\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and community members have the opportunity to meet for more in-depth discussions. \nFind more information or register here. Email Rebecca Busansky for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pioneer-valley-entrepreneur-showcase/
LOCATION:Smith College Conference Center\, 49 College Lane\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151001T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150923T171625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150923T171625Z
UID:16449-1443718800-1443729600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:PVGrows Investment Fund Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come help us launch the PVGrows Investment Fund and hear from farm and food entrepreneurs! \nThe event will feature 6 entrepreneurs focused on the local food system here in the Pioneer Valley. During the event\, each entrepreneur will present information about their business\, their financing needs\, and any current capital raising in which they are engaged. Local investors and food system supporters will then have an opportunity to ask questions of each business. Following the presentations\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and community members have the opportunity to meet for more in-depth discussions. \nPVGrows Investment Fund Offering Memorandum will be available for interested investors.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pvgrows-investment-fund-launch/
LOCATION:Smith College Conference Center\, 49 College Lane\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150826T233831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150826T233831Z
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SUMMARY:Quickbooks for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:NEW Online Course Helps Farmers Set Up QuickBooks  \nHow profitable was this market over that one? Should we raise chickens again? How is the business doing? Answers to these questions must be informed by highly organized\, detailed farm financial information. As your farm business evolves and matures\, QuickBooks most often becomes the solution of choice for storing all of your farm’s financial data and analyzing your business. \nNow farmers can get some directed and one-on-one guidance in the set up and use of QuickBooks for their farm business in an online course offered October 5 – Nov 9\, 2015\, with live Mon. evening webinars from 7-8p Eastern time. \nBF 204: QuickBooks for Farmers is led by veteran Cornell Cooperative Extension educators who will provide a combination of self-paced activities\, homework and personalized guidance to beginning farmers seeking to put QuickBooks to use for their farm business. \nThis 6-week course costs $200. Participants who complete all requirements of one or more Northeast Beginning Farmer Project online courses are eligible to be endorsed for a 0% interest loan of up to $10\,000 through Kiva Zip.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/quickbooks-for-beginning-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151009T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150904T202118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151002T003448Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Meeting: Nutrient Management\, Soil & Crop Fertility
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Twilight Meeting will focus on nutrient management from the bottom up and will feature: \n\nExplanation of new statewide nutrient management regulations which will go into effect on December 5\, 2015 by MDAR\nCover crop-based fertility and on-farm composting at Langwater Farm\nCompost analysis and interpretation by Katie Campbell-Nelson\nWeed management by Rich Bonanno\n\nLangwater Farm is a 50 acre certified organic farm in Southeastrern MA run by Kevin O’Dwyer. Before starting Langwater in 2010\, Kevin was head grower at Ward’s Berry Farm in Sharon\, where he started farming at age 14.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/twilight-meeting-nutrient-management-soil-crop-fertility/
LOCATION:Langwater Farm\, 206 Washington Street\, North Easton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20151005T224220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T202745Z
UID:16557-1444759200-1444766400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Forum: High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) and Poultry
DESCRIPTION:Attention poultry producers and backyard poultry owners: the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) will host an informational forum on High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) on Tuesday\, October 13\, 2015 at 6 pm in the MDAR conference room\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4.\, Amherst. \nPresenters: Dr. Lorraine O’Connor\, MDAR Chief Veterinarian Health Officer\, Dr. Lauren Harris & Lech Szkudlarek\, USDA – APHIS. \nMDAR & APHIS are seeking to educate poultry owners about the risk HPAI poses to their birds in hopes that owners will take every precaution to prevent their flocks from being exposed. Additionally\, we want poultry owners to understand what will happen if their flock becomes infected. \nFind FAQs about Avian Flu here.\nFind more information about how to protect your flock here. \nQuestions specifically about your bird’s health should be directed to Esther Wegman\, Animal Health\, 617- 626-1795. \nRSVP or question about the forum to Julia Grimaldi\, 617-626-1763.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forum-high-path-avian-influenza-hpai-and-poultry/
LOCATION:MDAR Amherst Office\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151014T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20150918T172202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150923T172345Z
UID:16423-1444843800-1444852800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Starting a Food Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Starting a Food Business Workshop \nBrought to you by SCORE Western Mass & \nthe Western MA Food Processing Center \nFood Business Development Specialist\, Nico Lustig\, will present a step by step process for making your food business dreams a reality. This special workshop will be offered to a live audience in West Springfield\, in a room wired for broadcasting and taping.  The technology will allow for the presentation will be simultaneously broadcast to locations in Northampton\, Greenfield and Pittsfield. Plan to join any one of the 4 locations as each location will be hosted with a SCORE mentor who would distribute any handouts and collect questions for the presentation in real time. \nThis is a great opportunity for you to learn about the food processing center\, without traveling too far from your home. \n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/starting-a-food-business-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nico":MAILTO:nicol@fccdc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151025T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20151013T220356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T220356Z
UID:16676-1445763600-1445792400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: No-Till & Intensive Vegetable Production
DESCRIPTION:NOFA/Mass is offering a daylong seminar with Bryan O’Hara on October 25th at Heifer Farm in Rutland MA.  Bryan will provide mountains of details in the concise\, practical and cohesive manner that we have come to appreciate from him over the years. He will take participants through his whole production system\, which has been profitable and sustainable for over 20 years at Tobacco Road Farm in Lebanon\, CT. \nIn addition to the various steps of a no-till transition\, Bryan will also focus on building soil and fertility; season extension techniques to grow crops year round; multicropping; cropping schedules; mowing; solarizing (using plastic to scorch crop residue); weed-free composting; mulching; broadcast seeding; weed and pest control; irrigation; harvest techniques; and efficient decision making tips. \nNo-Till & Intensive Vegetable Production: Tools & Techniques Sun.\, October 25\, 9:00am – 5:00pm at Heifer Farm in Rutland\, MA \nCosts: NOFA Member – $75\, Non-member – $94 50% scholarships are available for Beginning Farmers. \nPre-registration is required. Click here to register and for more on these and other on- farm events\, or contact Glenn Oliveira.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-no-till-intensive-vegetable-production/
LOCATION:Heifer Farm\, Rutland
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151111
DTSTAMP:20260607T150905
CREATED:20151021T132543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151021T132543Z
UID:16735-1447113600-1447199999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Online Course: Berry Production and Marketing
DESCRIPTION:If you’re exploring the idea of adding berries and bramble fruits to your farm\, this course will help you consider all the aspects of this decision\, from varieties and site selection all the way through profit potential and marketing. \n\n“The expertise and resources presented and available in this course are awesome and arm me with the information needed to make better decisions regarding whether to move forward with a particular berry crop or reconsider.” –Curt N\, Pottstown\, PA \n\nTarget Audience\nThis course will be especially useful if you are exploring the possibilities of growing berries for income – be it supplemental or for your livelihood. The material presented will assume little past knowledge of farming\, but a background in gardening will be very helpful. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, you will understand: \n\nPrimary considerations when choosing a site for successful berry farming\nBasic cultural demands of the 3 major berry crops (strawberry\, blueberry and brambles)\nCultural requirements of an array of lesser known berry crops\nPest complexes of the major berry crops\nPost-harvest requirements of berries\nConsiderations for successful marketing of berry crops\nHow to analyze costs vs. expenses and be able to incorporate them into a business plan\n\nWebinars\nThe bulk of the course happens on your own time\, with discussions\, readings\, and assignments in MOODLE\, our virtual classroom. To add to the experience\, webinars will be woven into the online interface of the course to allow you to meet on a weekly basis to learn from outside presenters and ask questions to address your farm issues in real time. If you miss a webinar\, they are always recorded and posted for later viewing. \nInstructors\nLaura McDermott is a regional fruit and vegetable specialist for the Capital District Fruit and Vegetable Team of Cornell Cooperative Extension in NY.\nJim O’Connell is the small fruits educator for the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ulster County\, NY and the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program. \nDates\nTues. Nov 10 – Dec. 15\, 2015. Webinars will be on Tues. evenings from 6:30-8pm Eastern time\, and will be recorded for later viewing. \nCourse Outline\n\nWeek 1: Site Selection – Understand how to evaluate the quality of your soil using several different physical and chemical tests. Learn to evaluate the market potential of a site. Learn how to identify suitable irrigation sources.\nWeek 2: Strawberries – cultural systems of strawberries; recommended varieties; pest management.\nWeek 3: Blueberries – cultural systems of blueberries; recommended varieties; pest management.\nWeek 4: Raspberries and Blackberries – cultural systems of bramble crops; recommended varieties; pest management.\nWeek 5: Lesser known berry crops – many minor berry crops will be covered (currants\, gooseberries\, and others).\nWeek 6: Post-harvest and marketing\n\nCost and Registration\nFee for this course is $200.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/online-course-berry-production-and-marketing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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