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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200903T114230Z
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200912T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200806T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200730T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200716T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200702T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200519T195745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T195745Z
UID:33960-1590051600-1590080400@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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200501T184237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T184248Z
UID:33849-1588867200-1588870800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Scenario planning during the pandemic
DESCRIPTION:In this Scenario Planning webinar\, Julia Shanks of The Farmer’s Office will discuss how to compare different opportunities to decide which direction to take your business.\n \nIn normal times\, we may want to compare different opportunities – like what if I purchase a greenhouse (and borrow $20\,000) or not. What impact does it have on my business and cash flow?  \nIn crazy times like now\, we’re still evaluating different options (like launching a CSA or doing pop-up farmers’ markets)\, though it all feels more urgent. Each opportunity comes with its own costs\, revenue potential\, and risk. So how do you compare them and do it fast?   \nIn this webinar we’ll discuss how to compare different opportunities to decide which direction to take your business. This webinar is free. Registration is required. Please register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-scenario-planning-during-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200430T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200423T181226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200423T181226Z
UID:33757-1588249800-1588255200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Dairy Risk Management Concepts for the Current Environment
DESCRIPTION:April 30\, 2020 \n\n\n\nDairy farmers and industry professionals are invited to hear Dr. Marin Bozic and Farm Credit East Business Consultant Gregg McConnell address the current dairy situation during a free webinar from 12:30-2:00 pm on Thursday\, April 30. During this time\, Dr. Bozic will provide a dairy markets update as well as discuss tools available to dairy producers to manage risk on their operation. Gregg McConnell will discuss how to evaluate your farm’s risk profile and the suitability of risk management tools for different situations. \n\n Register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-dairy-risk-management-concepts-for-the-current-environment/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200429T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200429T164500
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200408T220213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T160550Z
UID:33630-1588174200-1588178700@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar for Farmers' Markets: Coaching vendors\, COVID-19\, & the SARE toolkit
DESCRIPTION:** The date of this webinar has changed to Thursday\, April 30*** \nAs farmers’ markets make adjustments to their operations in the face of the health crisis\, the overall feel and “draw” of markets will change for customers. Creating a warm\, friendly\, fun environment will have to be done differently this upcoming season; and much of the onus will be on vendors. \nMarket managers\, attend this webinar to learn how you can coach your vendors and volunteers so that they help create a positive market experience for customers. We’ll be sharing tips from the newly published SARE toolkit on a number of topics\, including: \n\n\n\nTips on opening & closing a sale\nProduct display guidance\nAvoiding customers’ top annoyances\nSensitivity training and “soft skills” tips\n\n\nIn this webinar\, the information will be from the recently published SARE Toolkit for Farmers’ Markets\, and the examples and application will relate to the COVID-19 situation. \nThis toolkit was created as a result of survey data collected at farmers’ markets last year across multiple states. The research sought to look into why customer attendance at farmers’ markets has been declining; this toolkit provides great insight\, ideas\, tips and tricks for farmers’ markets to reverse the downward trend and boost customer attendance. \nThe first 50 minutes will be devoted to CISA’s presentation and the remaining time will be for Q&A. This webinar will be recorded and you can access the toolkit at the link above. \nRegister using the form below. Upon registering\, you will receive information on to access the webinar.\nReach out to Zoey Sloate at zoey@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 27 with any questions. \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-sare-toolkit-for-farmers-markets/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200427T133601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T133601Z
UID:33788-1587981600-1587985200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: COVID-19 SBA Resources Update
DESCRIPTION:Join a webinars on Monday 4/27 COVID-19 SBA Resources Update \nThe Massachusetts District Office is providing SBA small business relief program updates all week. Join any of our virtual sessions throughout the week to get the latest from our office. \nMonday 4/27/20 at 10:00am \nREGISTER \nOn Friday\, March 27th\, CARES Act was passed to help small businesses affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic. On Friday\, April 24th\, PPP and Health Care Enhancement Act was passed to increase funding for the PPP program. Limited funding will again be available through the SBA. Counseling and training is also available virtually through our network of resource partners. Focus on Smaller and Minority and Women-owned businesses. \nFollow-up with your bank as soon as possible if:\n• Your business applied last round but was not approved due to no more funds available.\n• You did not apply and are interested in applying.\n• If you don’t have a commercial relationship with a bank than contact us or view this link to lenders
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-covid-19-sba-resources-update/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200129T203056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T203056Z
UID:32694-1587204000-1587218400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Native Pollinator Biology & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Native Pollinator Biology & Conservation–a Classroom Workshop\n$30/person\nMs. Sonia Schloemann \nApril 18\, 2020\, 10:00am to 12:00pm\nFrench Hall\, UMass\,: 230 Stockbridge Rd. Amherst\, MA (Park in Lot 62) 01003 \nNative pollinators are an essential resource in our wild and managed landscapes.Come to this workshop if you’re interested in learning more about their biology and conservation.We’ll mainly be talking about different species of bees but other types of pollinators will also be mentioned (flies\, birds\, bats\, etc.). We’ll learn about the different families of pollinating bees ranging from the tiny beautiful sweat bees to the big and endearing bumble bees.We’ll learn about what they need for nesting and foraging habitats and how to create these spaces in our landscapes.A brief tour of the UMass Permaculture Garden will be included. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/native-pollinator-biology-conservation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200407T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200407T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200310T192551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T175507Z
UID:33072-1586269800-1586277000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmers' Market Manager Meetup: Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the market season! In this webinar\, CISA will be sharing lots of information and resources on how to support and further improve farmers’ markets. The majority of content will relate to the current COVID-19 health crisis\, and the rest will be for sharing other useful information that markets can use. Open to all farmers’ market managers\, staff\, and board/steering committee members. This event is free and will be held as a webinar. Attendees can join via video conferencing or phone call. \nCISA will be covering: \n\nGuidance & best practices regarding COVID-19\nInsights on how to adjust your market so that it caters to changing consumer preferences (and more resources from the recently published Farmers’ Market toolkit that CISA collaborated on)\nHow to talk to vendors about SNAP/HIP\nMobile Market + updates & action items\nSelling to Everyone resources on how to make your market more welcoming to all\nCISA’s grant-funded farmers’ market work for 2020\n\nThere will also be time for open conversation and to connect with other market managers. This is an opportunity to discuss markets’ successes and challenges\, as well as share what CISA can do to continue to support farmers’ markets. \nRSVP using the form below\, or by reaching out to Zoey Sloate at zoey@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 27. Upon registering\, you will receive information on to access the webinar. \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-market-manager-meetup/
LOCATION:MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200309T180929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T211642Z
UID:33054-1586194200-1586205000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Local Buyer-Grower Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:***Due to COVID-19 health concerns this event has been cancelled***\n\n\n\nLocal Hero growers and food buyers\, join us for this free networking event! Farmers and producers\, come build relationships that can help you sell your goods\, and buyers\, come make the connections that can help you procure more local products. Learn how to take your business to the “next level” of local wholesaling and connect with other members of the Pioneer Valley’s food system. \nThe first half-hour will feature a panel of local wholesale farmers\, distributors\, and buyers. The panel will share lessons learned in scaling up their wholesale operations\, provide tips on presenting to buyers\, and advice on how to expand local purchasing. The networking portion will follow. \nLight refreshments and drinks will be provided. \nMonday\, April 6th\, 5:30-8:30pm\nWhately Town Hall\, 194 Chestnut Plain Road\, Whately MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Whately Town Hall\, 194 Chestnut Road\, Whately\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200406T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200129T200830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T200830Z
UID:32675-1586161800-1586178000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Extending the grazing season
DESCRIPTION:2020 Classroom Workshops\nNutrition’s Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices A workshop series on pasture management and infrastructure and the nutritional needs of livestock raised on pasture. \nAll workshops held in the training room at Farm Credit East\, 240 S Rd. Enfield CT \nMonday\, April 6\, 2020 8:30 am to 1 pm\nExtending the grazing season\nSpring\, summer and fall grazing\, stockpiling\, no till planting to extend the grazing season\, grazing cover crops and crop residues\nCarl Majewski\, University of New Hampshire Extension\nSam Glaze Corcoran\, University of Massachusetts Extension\nDr. Sjoerd Duiker\, Pennsylvania State University \nSnow dates will be utilized if necessary. Those who registered will receive an email by 5 pm the previous day. Changes will also be posted on our website.\nRegister for any or all of the workshops at https://forms.gle/Q6MuG7xyyUH9y98x9 or email jean.king@uconn.edu \nThree field training workshops demonstrating these topics will be held in the summer. Certificates of Participation will be given to those who attend all three classroom workshops and at least one of the field workshops. \nThese workshops are part of the USDA/NESARE Professional Development Program grant: Nutrition’s Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices\, a joint project among the Universities of Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island. Tri-State Project Director: Rachel Bespuda\, UConn Rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu   www.meatsystems.uconn.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/extending-the-grazing-season/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200129T202634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T202634Z
UID:32690-1586001600-1586008800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Hard Cider Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:Introductory Hard Cider Appreciation-a Classroom Workshop\n$65/person**\nMs. Liz Garofalo \nApril 4\,2020\, 12:00pm to 2:00pm\nRed Apple Farm: 455 Highland Ave\, Phillipston MA 0331 \nCider is one of the fastest growing craft adult beverage markets in the country! There are many different styles of cider from the stuff your grandparents made in the basement to top shelf ciders that compare to fine Champagnes. Come and learn a brief history of cider and dive in to understanding (and tasting) why cider really is the best thing you can do with apples.**(Must be at least 21years of age to participate in this workshop). Space is limited so sign up early for this one! \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introductory-hard-cider-appreciation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200228T210716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T000459Z
UID:32947-1585848600-1585859400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:WORKSHOP CANCELED: Farmer-to-farmer: sharing farm labor management successes and challenges
DESCRIPTION:**NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS. WE HOPE TO BE ABLE TO RESCHEDULE IT AT A LATER TIME.** \nAll those who attend one or more of CISA’s winter workshops on farm labor management are invited to join this facilitated farmer-to-farmer discussion. This session will allow time for more in-depth conversation and idea-sharing related to several of the topics raised during the preceding workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to get input from other farmers on specific management challenges they face and to share their own management strategies. Discussion topics will include strategies for training and coaching employees\, building effective and accountable teams on the farm\, establishing open lines of communication\, encouraging employee input and engagement\, and how to make time for it all! Seasoned farm managers will be participating to share their experiences and help facilitate conversation. This session is free\, and dinner will be provided. \nRegister here by Tuesday\, March 31st.\n\nThis workshop is part of a six-workshop series on farm labor management. Click here for information on the other workshops in this series.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-to-farmer-sharing-farm-labor-management-successes-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Whately Town Hall\, 194 Chestnut Plain Road\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200323T192619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T192619Z
UID:33273-1585828800-1585846800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Farm to Freezer: The Logistics of Online Sales & Shipping Meat
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, April 2nd\n12pmEST \nHear from three experienced panelists who sell their meats online & ship direct to consumers. Let’s turn the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to connect our niche meats to hungry consumers. Topics will include: setting up an online store\, different web platforms\, accepting payments\, updating inventory\, meat selection\, subscriptions versus ala-carte orders\, boxes\, insulation\, dry ice\, maintaining cold chain\, shipping carriers\, costs\, & legalities of selling meat across state lines (Rebecca will cover that one). This will be more of an informal discussion than a formal presentation. \nPanelists include:\nMatthew Lawrence\, Marble Creek Farmstead & Marble City Meats USDA plant\, AL\nAdrienne Larrew\, Corner Post Meats\, CO\nBrian Brozovic\, Painted Hills Natural Beef\, OR \nPlease pre-register at least 10 minutes before the webinar at this link. All NMPAN webinars are FREE and will be archived to our YouTube channel should you not be able to attend.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-farm-to-freezer-the-logistics-of-online-sales-shipping-meat/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200330T204417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T204417Z
UID:33444-1585828800-1585832400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar on new payroll and tax provisions in FFCRA
DESCRIPTION:Farm Credit East is offering an educational webinar regarding new payroll and tax provisions outlined in the newly passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This free webinar will be held on Thursday\, April 2\, from noon to 1 p.m. \nSenior Tax Consultant\, Dario Arezzo\, will review some of the key tax provisions of the CARES Act\, as well as tax planning considerations for agricultural businesses. Tax and payroll provisions of the FFCRA\, including emergency leave and payroll tax credits for employers\, will also be covered. \nTo register for the free\, one-hour webinar\, or to see recordings of past webinars\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars. Also\, for ongoing updates on tax provisions including updates on tax law changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic\, visit our Tax Talks blog at FarmCreditEast.com/TaxTalks.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-on-new-payroll-and-tax-provisions-in-ffcra/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200401T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200325T131126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T131155Z
UID:33330-1585753200-1585756800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Strategies for Online Farm Stores
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Online Farm Stores\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2020\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nAre you looking to transition to online or pre-paid sales? Thinking about offering home delivery or curbside pick-up? Come hear from a panel of livestock farmers who are currently doing it successfully! Our presenters are Hayden Holbert of Avrom Farm in WI\, Sam Gasson of Bull City Farm in NC\, Katie Steere of Deep Roots Farm in RI\, and Heather Puckett of MT Cross Farm in MT. They will share their experiences with the various online platforms\, and also offer tips for navigating the logistical challenges that come with online stores. \nClick here to register for this online farm sales webinar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-strategies-for-online-farm-stores/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200129T202918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T202918Z
UID:32692-1585733400-1585753200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grafting Fruit Trees: a Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grafting Fruit Trees: a Hands-on Workshop\n$100/person***\nDr. Wesley Autio \nApril 11\, 2020\, 9:30am to 3:00pm\nUMass Cold Spring Orchard: 391 Sabin St.\, Belchertown\, MA 01007 \nMany people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting -they are not grown from seed. For horticultural enthusiasts\, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a hands-on workshop on “bench grafting” and “cleft grafting” of apple trees. Other grafting techniques will be discussed. Proper tools and sharpening will be included. All workshop participants will graft several apple trees to take home! \n***This workshop is longer and involves additional plant material and supply costs \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grafting-fruit-trees-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T101523
CREATED:20200129T202351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T202351Z
UID:32688-1585400400-1585409400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:Home Orchard Pest Management -a Hands-on Workshop\n$50/person\nDr. Jaime Pinero and Ms. Liz Garofalo \nMarch 28\,2020\, 1:00pm to 3:30pm\nCarlson Orchards: 115 Oak Hill Rd.\, Harvard MA 01451 \nOne of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on\, scouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc. will be covered. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-pest-management/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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