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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/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T110000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T170000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20210106T131722Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210110T170000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T183000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T090000
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CREATED:20201112T205928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T205928Z
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SUMMARY:Harris Beach and Farm Credit East Present Webinar on H-2A Labor
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Beach\, PLLC and Farm Credit East on Tuesday\, November 17 at 9 a.m. for a webinar titled\, “H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers You Need Legally.” This webinar is free to attend. \n  \nThis 90-minute webinar is the second in a Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series. This webinar will provide an overview of the H-2A process in 2021\, including employer obligations and compliance requirements. It will also cover what constitutes “agricultural” employment\, whether you qualify for H-2A or H-2B\, and how to navigate the DOL’s “Single Employer Test” in H-2A and whether year-round employment still possible. Other topics will include\, the new AEWR methodology\, paid sick leave for H-2A workers and an update from NYS Department of Labor. \n  \nTo register to attend this webinar\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars. Contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or Chris.Laughton@farmcrediteast.com for more information. \n  \nThe final webinar in this series titled “Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses” will be held on Tuesday\, December 15. To view the recording from the webinar previously held on H-2B labor\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/harris-beach-and-farm-credit-east-present-webinar-on-h-2a-labor/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201110T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20201109T162628Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tips for Making High Quality Maple Syrup
DESCRIPTION:Tips for Making High Quality Maple Syrup \nTuesday\, November 10\, 6:30PM-7:45PM (on ZOOM) \n$10 Berkshire Grown members/ $15 non-members \nJoin Cornell Maple Program’s Maple Specialist\, Aaron Wightman\, in a discussion on practices to eliminate off-flavors and strategies to amplify good flavors. Learn more. \nClick here to register. \nIf you’ve tasted a lot of syrup\, then you know there is tremendous variation in quality and flavor.  In this talk we will discuss practices to eliminate off-flavors and strategies to amplify good flavors.  We will also take a look at new methods developed by Cornell to make intense-flavored maple sugar from dark syrup and the potential use of this sugar in new value-added products. Read the Cornell Maple Program blog at  https://blogs.cornell.edu/cornellmaple/ \nAaron Wightman conducts research in all aspects of maple production\, marketing and forest management. He also supports the operation of the 7\,000 tap research sugarbush at the Arnot Forest\, and participates in extension and educational programs. Aaron’s research interests include improved sap handling processes\, maple-based nutritional supplements\, sugarbush silviculture\, and the development of maple beer\, wine and distilled spirits.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-tips-for-making-high-quality-maple-syrup/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20201102T214130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T214222Z
UID:34920-1604660400-1604664000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2)
DESCRIPTION:Join Farm Credit East and representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency for a discussion of the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) focused on specialty crop producers\, including floriculture and nursery crops\, fruit\, vegetable and tobacco growers\, aquaculture\, maple producers\, and others. The webinar will be held on Friday\, November 6 at 11 a.m. \n  \nFarm Service Agency program specialists Jule Dybdahl and Sarah Fournier will review key details applicable to operations involved\, such as eligibility requirements\, payment limitations\, required records\, application procedures and payment rates for each commodity. \n  \nThis webinar is free to attend. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars to register\, or contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or Chris.Laughton@farmcrediteast.com for more information. CFAP 2 applications are open through December 11\, 2020. Visit farmers.gov/cfap for more information or to apply.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-coronavirus-food-assistance-program-cfap-2/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20201021T180022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T180156Z
UID:34875-1603886400-1603890000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Facing COVID -- In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Farmers Facing COVID In Conversation \nThis spring\, three incredible farmers shared what the first few weeks of the pandemic meant for them and their businesses. We’re honored to welcome Meg Galeucia and Janet Steward back\, as they share how the summer went and what they’re seeing now on the ground in this intimate conversation. Aaron Niederhelman\, host of the widely-listened podcast “Sourcing Matters”\, will facilitate the conversation. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2020\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET \nWHERE: Virtually: Register Here. Registration closes at midnight on October 27. \nPURPOSE: Hear directly from farmers responding to COVID-19\, and learn how you can be a part of a just and resilient farm and food system that works for all of us. \nCONTACT: events@thecarrotproject.org\n617.674.2371 ext. 3 \nPRESENTED BY: The Carrot Project
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-facing-covid-in-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200915T162126Z
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SUMMARY:Post-harvest Water Quality and Sanitizer Use
DESCRIPTION:UMass Vegetable Program: Agricultural Water Virtual Twilight Series  \nPart III: Post-harvest Water Quality and Sanitizer Use \nWednesday\, September 30\, 2020 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \nSpeakers: \n·         Amanda Deering\, Purdue Extension – Background on the different sanitizer materials available or practical for small-medium scale growers and how to measure and monitor them \n·         Phil Tocco\, MSU Extension – Sanitizer use demonstration \n** 1 pesticide recertification credit is available for this program ** \nRegister here: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErcOCqrTwiGNaUN7Sn79DyZEg0zMUi6tma%C2%A0
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/post-harvest-water-quality-and-sanitizer-use/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200908T174905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T174905Z
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SUMMARY:Freezing Produce for a New Market: Sharing the lessons learned from Determining New Market Channels for Local Producers
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Wednesday\, September 30\, 2020 – 5:30pm\n\n\nEvent Type: Online\n\n\n\n\nAre you an agricultural producer or food processor?  Have you ever thought about selling frozen foods through the retail market? \nJoin us in this 1.5 hour webinar to learn the basics of freezing produce for the retail market. \nThe collaborating team includes food scientists and economists from UMass Amherst and the team at the Greenfield Community Development Corporations Food Processing Center. During this session we will share the interdisciplinary work that includes: \n\nResults from the consumer market research experiments measuring consumers’ willingness-to-pay for frozen retail produce (blueberries)\nProvide a general overview of the overall operation of the frozen food process used at the FPC using optimized process conditions for the liquid nitrogen water fall freezing unit\nDiscuss the approach used in developing a Preventive Controls compliant Food Safety Plan\nShare the project cost/returns\nShare recently developed farm business planning materials\, including cost/returns calculator tool\, food safety guidance/technical support materials\, planned published works (peer review)\n\nEvent Details: \n                September 30th\, 5:30-7PM \nVirtual Session via Zoom – note we will send the program participation link after registration \nRegister here. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s) / Instructor(s):\n\nAmanda J. Kinchla\, Extension Associate Professor\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\nJill Fitzsimmons\, Assistant Research Professor\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline:\n\nSunday\, September 20\, 2020 – 2:30pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/freezing-produce-for-a-new-market-sharing-the-lessons-learned-from-determining-new-market-channels-for-local-producers/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200915T162026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T162026Z
UID:34721-1600884000-1600884000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Water System Mapping and Water Testing for FSMA
DESCRIPTION:UMass Vegetable Program: Agricultural Water Virtual Twilight Series  \nPart II: Water System Mapping and Water Testing for FSMA \nWednesday\, September 23\, 2020 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \nSpeakers: \n·         Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Produce Safety Inspection Program – Massachusetts’ draft produce safety regulations and update on water testing rules \n·         Scott Monroe\, Purdue Extension – Water sampling\, understanding risks to source water and understanding water test results \n·         Phil Tocco\, MSU Extension – Water distribution system mapping and inspections \nRegister here: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvde2hrDspHtIxtBWDbCe75aHup0t6Z4aR%C2%A0
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/water-system-mapping-and-water-testing-for-fsma/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200909T173123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T173123Z
UID:34684-1600776000-1600776000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming Guests Back on Our Farms and Ranches
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Guests Back on Our Farms and Ranches\nTuesday\, September 22\, 2020\n12pm Eastern time \nAs COVID-19 restrictions ease in some parts of the world\, travelers are seeking safe\, healthy\, outdoor experiences away from crowds— leading to a surge in demand for farm experiences. Join agritourism operators from Italy\, India\, and the USA for a discussion about how to safely open farm stays and prepare for overnight guests during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hear what is working and what is not\, and come prepared to share your experiences and questions. \nModerator: Lisa Chase\, University of Vermont Extension and Vermont Tourism Research Center \nSpeakers: Scottie Jones\, Leaping Lamb Farm (Oregon\, USA) and Farm Stay USA • Elisabeth DeCoster\, Le Mole sul Farfa (Mompeo\, Italy) • Harkirat Ahluwalia\, Citrus County (Punjab\, India) \nRegister in advance here.   \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Becky Bartlett at 802-257-7967 or Rebecca.Bartlett@uvm.edu so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/welcoming-guests-back-on-our-farms-and-ranches/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200903T114325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T114325Z
UID:34622-1600700400-1600700400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women for the Land Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:CREATING AN ACTION PLAN FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE ON YOUR LAND\nAND IN YOUR COMMUNITY. \nMONDAYS 9/14 & 9/21\, 3-5pm \nRegister at www.farmland.org/women \nMeet fellow women landowners and farmers in your area and get support with creating an action plan to address the implications of climate change on your farm and in your community. Open to anyone who identifies as a woman and owns and/or manages agricultural land in Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-for-the-land-learning-circle-2/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200919T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200908T173657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T173657Z
UID:34666-1600506000-1600506000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Urban Agriculture Resources in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Are you an urban farmer or interested in urban agriculture? \nPlease join us for this webinar and learn about federal and state programs that provide technical and financial assistance to people involved in urban agriculture in Massachusetts. Presenters will guide you through the programs and offer insight into how you can access these resources. \nWednesday\, September 16\, 2020 | 9:00 am to 11:00 am EDT \nTo register:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sceippjwvHtM1p5ur-X0xp5sq6Kpg8JLc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/urban-agriculture-resources-in-massachusetts/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200915T161915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T161915Z
UID:34719-1600279200-1600279200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Water Use Regulations\, Water Monitoring Tools\, and Efficient Irrigation
DESCRIPTION:UMass Vegetable Program: Agricultural Water Virtual Twilight Series  \nPart I: Water Use Regulations\, Water Monitoring Tools\, and Efficient Irrigation \nWednesday\, September 16\, 2020 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \nSpeakers: \n·         Rachel Schattman\, UMaine Agroecology Lab – Water use regulations in New England \n·         Joshua Faulkner\, UVM Extension – Moisture monitoring technologies and irrigation efficiency \n·         Tim Wilcox\, Kitchen Garden Farm\, Sunderland\, MA – Tile drainage\, wells\, and irrigation equipment \nRegister here: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcud-mgpzovGdejLQQ66TRpmx3yyBlTJ1V-%C2%A0
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/water-use-regulations-water-monitoring-tools-and-efficient-irrigation/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200903T114230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T114401Z
UID:34620-1600095600-1600095600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women for the Land Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:CREATING AN ACTION PLAN FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE ON YOUR LAND\nAND IN YOUR COMMUNITY. \nMONDAYS 9/14 & 9/21\, 3-5pm \nRegister at www.farmland.org/women \nMeet fellow women landowners and farmers in your area and get support with creating an action plan to address the implications of climate change on your farm and in your community. Open to anyone who identifies as a woman and owns and/or manages agricultural land in Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-for-the-land-learning-circle/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200912T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200909T132138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T132138Z
UID:34678-1599904800-1599904800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Composting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP \nThe Food Waste Reduction and Composting Working Group of the Greater Quabbin Food Alliance has taught our communities about composting for the home\, business\, restaurant\, and event. Now this group is offering a more in-depth look at composting\, and is scheduling three free\, outdoor\, small-group workshops. Masks and social distancing will be required. \nGroups of 8 participants per session will get a socially distanced\, guided tour of Clear View Composting (a commercial compost facility in Orange\, MA). Participants will learn more about home composting and have an opportunity to purchase a home compost bin from a Franklin or Worcester County organization. \nWorkshops date: Sept. 12 from 10 am – 12 pm. \nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required; to sign up\, contact: greaterquabbinfoodalliance@gmail.com. \nThe Greater Quabbin Food Alliance\, sponsored by Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust\, is a network that connects people and resources within the local food system in the Greater Quabbin area and beyond. The Food Waste Reduction and Composting Working Group works to encourage programs that capture nutrients in food waste and return them to the land\, which also nurtures healthy communities\, slows climate change\, reduces costly trash\, and saves landfill space.\nMore about the Greater Quabbin Food Alliance: https://quabbinfoodalliance.wordpress.com/about/-/2
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-composting-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200909T132032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T132032Z
UID:34676-1599840000-1599840000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Composting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP \nThe Food Waste Reduction and Composting Working Group of the Greater Quabbin Food Alliance has taught our communities about composting for the home\, business\, restaurant\, and event. Now this group is offering a more in-depth look at composting\, and is scheduling three free\, outdoor\, small-group workshops. Masks and social distancing will be required. \nGroups of 8 participants per session will get a socially distanced\, guided tour of Clear View Composting (a commercial compost facility in Orange\, MA). Participants will learn more about home composting and have an opportunity to purchase a home compost bin from a Franklin or Worcester County organization. \nWorkshops dates are: Sept. 11 from 4 – 6 pm and Sept. 12 from 10 am – 12 pm. \nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required; to sign up\, contact: greaterquabbinfoodalliance@gmail.com. \nThe Greater Quabbin Food Alliance\, sponsored by Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust\, is a network that connects people and resources within the local food system in the Greater Quabbin area and beyond. The Food Waste Reduction and Composting Working Group works to encourage programs that capture nutrients in food waste and return them to the land\, which also nurtures healthy communities\, slows climate change\, reduces costly trash\, and saves landfill space. \nMore about the Greater Quabbin Food Alliance: https://quabbinfoodalliance.wordpress.com/about/-/2
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-composting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200623T121715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T112629Z
UID:34216-1597741200-1597748400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:A Virtual Field Workshop -- Silvopasturing at UMass
DESCRIPTION:Nutrition’s Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices 2020\nSummer 2020 Virtual Field Workshop and Online Programming \nWebinar\, Tuesday\, August 18\, 2020\, 9 – 11 am A Virtual Field Workshop — Silvopasturing at UMass \nA tour of the silvopasture work at the UMass Agricultural Learning Center in Amherst\, MA. With Nikki Burton of UMass Extension\, we will have an online tour of their silvopasture\, which includes sheep within a chestnut grove\, and follow that with questions and discussion. If you have questions that you would like to send in advance that Nikki can address\, please email rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu. You can also submit your questions at our registration page. \nRegister for the workshop at https://forms.gle/Q6MuG7xyyUH9y98x9 or by emailing jean.king@uconn.edu.You will receive an email with the link to join the webinar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-virtual-field-workshop-silvopasturing-at-umass/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200811T171140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T171448Z
UID:34527-1597341600-1597341600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Q+A on Proposed Regulations on Produce Safety & Market Access
DESCRIPTION:SEMAP and the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative will host a Zoom Q+A session with Michael Botelho\, Director of the Produce Safety Inspection Program for the Massachusetts Dept. of Agriculture on proposed draft regulations for Produce Safety and Market Access regulations for fresh fruits and vegetables in the Commonwealth. The mission of the Massachusetts Produce Safety Program is to assist in the prevention of produce-related food-borne illness while increasing market access for produce that is grown\, harvested\, and processed in the Commonwealth. Click the “Learn More” button for the Zoom link and more information. \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 13\, 6 p.m.\n\n\n\n• Draft Regulations\n\n\n\n Zoom link \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/zoom-qa-on-proposed-regulations-on-produce-safety-market-access/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200730T125634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T125634Z
UID:34483-1596801600-1596801600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and Outlook Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Farm Credit East Presents Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and Outlook Webinar\n\nJoin Farm Credit East for a webinar on Friday\, August 7\, from 12-1 pm\,  that will discuss the 2019 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary (DFS)\, an economic analysis of the Northeast dairy industry\, as well as a look at how dairy farms are doing as of mid-year 2020. \n \nFarm Credit East’s Director of Knowledge Exchange\, Chris Laughton\, will discuss the 2019 financial results as reported in the DFS. Following that presentation\, business consultant Bill Zweigbaum will discuss the first six months of 2020 and what the second half of the year may have in store for Northeast dairy farms. \nRegister for this free webinar by visiting FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars\, where you can keep up-to-date on upcoming webinars as well as find recordings of past webinars. Additionally\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/DFS to view the 2019 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary report. Please contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or Chris.Laughton@FarmCreditEast.com with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-dairy-farm-summary-and-outlook-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200806T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200727T181041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T181247Z
UID:34470-1596735000-1596735000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Produce Safety and Market Access Regulations - virtual hearing
DESCRIPTION:There will be a virtual public hearing held on Thursday\, August 6th\, at 5:30PM regarding the Produce Safety and Market Access Regulations.  A copy of the regulations and the public hearing notice can be found at the following links: \nhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/330-cmr-3400-notice-of-public-hearing/download \nhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/draft-330-cmr-3400/download
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/produce-safety-and-market-access-regulations-virtual-hearing/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200730T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200629T183138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T180759Z
UID:34274-1596099600-1596103200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Hosts Q&A Sessions on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:For those agricultural producers who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding\, Farm Credit East is hosting weekly question and answer sessions to prepare producers to apply for loan forgiveness. In addition\, each session provides updates on the most recent guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). These free sessions are hosted every Wednesday at 9 a.m. \nFarm Credit East business consultants Erin Pirro and Keith Dickinson host these informational sessions. They discuss any updates to the SBA loan forgiveness rules and answer producers’ questions regarding the requirements for those who plan to apply for loan forgiveness after they have spent the PPP funds. Join a weekly session to understand the information you’ll need to collect to apply and learn the answers to questions such as how to determine the number of full-time equivalents and calculate hours worked for forgiveness eligibility; how to handle employees who don’t return to work; and more. \nJoin us on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. to have your PPP loan forgiveness questions answered. To participate in a weekly Q&A session\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-credit-east-hosts-qa-sessions-on-paycheck-protection-program-loan-forgiveness-3/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200716T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200629T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T183049Z
UID:34272-1594890000-1594893600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Hosts Q&A Sessions on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:For those agricultural producers who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding\, Farm Credit East is hosting weekly question and answer sessions to prepare producers to apply for loan forgiveness. In addition\, each session provides updates on the most recent guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). These free sessions are hosted every Wednesday at 9 a.m. \nFarm Credit East business consultants Erin Pirro and Keith Dickinson host these informational sessions. They discuss any updates to the SBA loan forgiveness rules and answer producers’ questions regarding the requirements for those who plan to apply for loan forgiveness after they have spent the PPP funds. Join a weekly session to understand the information you’ll need to collect to apply and learn the answers to questions such as how to determine the number of full-time equivalents and calculate hours worked for forgiveness eligibility; how to handle employees who don’t return to work; and more. \nJoin us on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. to have your PPP loan forgiveness questions answered. To participate in a weekly Q&A session\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-credit-east-hosts-qa-sessions-on-paycheck-protection-program-loan-forgiveness-2/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200702T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200629T181514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T183008Z
UID:34268-1593680400-1593684000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Hosts Q&A Sessions on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:For those agricultural producers who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding\, Farm Credit East is hosting weekly question and answer sessions to prepare producers to apply for loan forgiveness. In addition\, each session provides updates on the most recent guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). These free sessions are hosted every Wednesday at 9 a.m. \nFarm Credit East business consultants Erin Pirro and Keith Dickinson host these informational sessions. They discuss any updates to the SBA loan forgiveness rules and answer producers’ questions regarding the requirements for those who plan to apply for loan forgiveness after they have spent the PPP funds. Join a weekly session to understand the information you’ll need to collect to apply and learn the answers to questions such as how to determine the number of full-time equivalents and calculate hours worked for forgiveness eligibility; how to handle employees who don’t return to work; and more.  \nJoin us on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. to have your PPP loan forgiveness questions answered. To participate in a weekly Q&A session\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-credit-east-hosts-qa-sessions-on-paycheck-protection-program-loan-forgiveness/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200520T182811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T182811Z
UID:33979-1590580800-1590584400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: COVID-19 Impact and Economic Outlook for the Northeast
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic and associated shutdowns have significantly impacted the U.S. economy and introduced a great deal of uncertainty. Where do we go from here? Join Farm Credit East Wednesday\, May 27 from noon to 1pm for a free webinar on the economic outlook for the Northeast and beyond. \nDr. Ed Seifried\, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Business at Lafayette College in Easton\, PA\, will give his take on what’s happening with the economy and what might be in store as the Northeast moves toward a gradual reopening. \n\n Register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-covid-19-impact-and-economic-outlook-for-the-northeast/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200520T182903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T182903Z
UID:33981-1590570000-1590573600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Q&A session on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:May 27\, 2020\n\n\n\nJoin Farm Credit East for a Q&A session on Wednesday\, May 27 at 9:00 AM. Farm Credit East business consultants Erin Pirro and Keith Dickinson will be available to answer specific questions from producers and review any additional guidance available. \n\n Register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/qa-session-on-paycheck-protection-program-loan-forgiveness/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T075549
CREATED:20200519T195848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T195848Z
UID:33962-1590138000-1590166800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinars on Loan Forgiveness for the Paycheck Protection Program
DESCRIPTION:For those agricultural producers who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding\, Farm Credit East is offering an informational webinar to prepare producers to apply for loan forgiveness. This free session will be offered twice in a webinar format. The first webinar will be held on Thursday\, May 21\, at 9 a.m. EDT\, and the second will be held Friday\, May 22\, at 9 a.m. EDT. \nFarm Credit East business consultants Erin Pirro and Keith Dickinson will present these guidance webinars. They will discuss the requirements for producers who plan to apply for loan forgiveness after they have spent the PPP funds. The presentation will include a discussion of expense tracking and documentation requirements based on initial guidance issued by the Small Business Administration on May 15. Both webinar sessions will present the same information. \nIn addition to these two webinar presentations\, Farm Credit East will be holding a Q&A session on Wednesday\, May 27\, at 9 a.m. EDT\, for those producers who have specific questions and to review any additional guidance available at that time. \nTo register for either free\, one-hour webinar or to participate in the Q&A session\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars. For ongoing updates on tax provisions including updates on tax law changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic along with other helpful state and federal resources\, visit our COVID-19 Resource Hub at FarmCreditEast.com/COVID19.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinars-on-loan-forgiveness-for-the-paycheck-protection-program-2/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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