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SUMMARY:Farm Property Insurance Basics
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \n\n\n\n\n\nRunning a farm or ranch business often depends on buildings\, equipment\, vehicles\, and supplies for day-to-day success. If these valuable resources are lost or damaged\, it can be devastating to profitability. Different types of property insurance can help address this risk\, but only if the farmer clearly understands how these products work. Does your operation have the coverage it needs? Get clear on what items on your operation you want covered from the perils that are of top concern to you with this webinar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-property-insurance-basics/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000
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SUMMARY:Business Basics: Getting Started / Aspectos básicos del negocio: Primeros pasos
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday March 26th 5:30-7pm\, online \nHow do you set up a new farm or food business? Eyad Salha from Valley Community Development will share a roadmap for your first few years of starting up. We’ll talk about business planning\, financial planning\, entity structures and how to best set yourself up to succeed. We’ll even dive into how to set prices and track income and expenses. You’ll leave with a roadmap and helpful tools to get you started. \nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing & Managing a Food Business winter series. Click here for more information. \nSessions are open to anyone and free to attend! PLUS\, if you self identify as BIPOC or low-income\, or if you need interpretation into English\, you are eligible to get: \n\n$30 – $60 stipend per workshop\nInterpretation and/or translation\nUp to five hours of free one-on-one coaching on any topic(s) of your choice\n\nRegister here before March 20th! \nFor questions\, interpretation requests\, or registering after the deadlines above\, contact Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842. \n\n\nMartes 26 de marzo 5:30-7pm\, en línea \n¿Cómo se pone en marcha un nuevo negocio agrícola o alimentario? Eyad Salha\, de Valley Community Development\, compartirá una hoja de ruta para sus primeros años de puesta en marcha. Hablaremos sobre la planificación empresarial\, la planificación financiera\, las estructuras de las entidades y la mejor manera de prepararse para tener éxito. Incluso nos sumergiremos en cómo fijar precios y hacer un seguimiento de los ingresos y los gastos. Se irá con una hoja de ruta y herramientas útiles para empezar. \nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¡Las sesiones están abiertas a cualquier persona y son gratuitas! ADEMÁS\, si se identifica como BIPOC o de bajos ingresos\, o si necesita interpretación al inglés\, es elegible para obtener: \n\n$30 – $60 por taller\nInterpretación y/o traducción\nHasta cinco horas de asesoramiento individual gratuito sobre cualquier tema de su elección\n\nRegístrese aquí antes de 20 de marzo \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/essential-skills-business-basics-getting-started/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
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SUMMARY:MA Farm Succession School
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity for senior generation farmers – with or without identified successors – to talk with peers\, learn from advisors\, and get support on the challenging process of farm succession and transfer planning. Click here for more information. \nMDAR partners with Land for Good to offer their Succession School to provide farmers and partners with the structured and sustained support to make decisions\, engage their families\, and organize the legal and financial mechanics. \nThree in-person sessions on Wednesdays\, 9:30am – 3:30pm at the Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield\, MA \n\nJanuary 31\, 2024\nFebruary 28\, 2024\nMarch 27\, 2024\n\nIf you are interested in signing up for Succession School\, please fill out this registration form. The fee is $100 per farm*. \nIf you have any questions about this course\, please email Jae Silverman at jae@landforgood.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ma-farm-succession-school/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Organics: Greenhouse Production
DESCRIPTION:Join UMass Extension\, NOFA/Mass\, and Gideon Porth of Atlas Farm next Wednesday for the next workshop in our Fundamentals of Organics series. \nIn this session\, Gideon Porth\, the owner of Atlas Farm\, will share his experiences growing transplants with different systems as he has scaled up over the last 20 years\, troubleshooting issues common in certified organic seedling production such as potting mixes\, fertilizers\, and pest control. Currently the farm has a large seedling production greenhouse with automatic watering\, requiring a high degree of uniformity of the transplants trays to be successful. Over the years they have honed their greenhouse seeding techniques to include an automated tray filler\, vacuum seeders\, and a home-made vermiculite seed topping conveyor. With this system\, three workers can fill and seed up to 200 trays per hour. \nThis workshop is intended for commercial vegetable and small fruit growers. \nThis workshop is part of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).  To learn more about the UMass & NOFA/Mass programming\, check out the NOFA/Mass TOPP web page. To learn more about the national TOPP program\, visit www.organictransition.org. \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 27\, 10am-1pm\, lunch included!\nWhere: Atlas Farm\, 635 River Rd\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\nRegistration: Free! Please register in advance for food ordering purposes. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fundamentals-of-organics-greenhouse-production/
LOCATION:Atlas Farm\, 635 River Rd Deerfield\, MA 01342
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240301T210045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T190051Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Climate Resilient Water Management Plans for Diverse Cropping Systems
DESCRIPTION:Because of climate change\, it can be more difficult than ever to plan for meeting the water needs of your crops. Answering questions around the nuances of crop water needs\, how to identify and utilize appropriate water sources\, and how to know if your water supply will be sustainable into the future are all becoming more challenging to answer. In this forum Dr. Rahcel Schattman will discuss how to acquire the information needed to develop climate resilient farm water plans and cover emerging opportunities for improving water management strategies in diversified cropping systems. Rachel’s presentation will be followed by a facilitated farmer-to-farmer discussion. Come to listen\, share your experiences\, ask questions\, troubleshoot\, and be inspired about new systems that may make your own farm more climate resilient.  \nFind more information and to register click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/developing-climate-resilient-water-management-plans-for-diverse-cropping-systems/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
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SUMMARY:Free Yoga Class & Networking Hour for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 30th\, 3:00 – 5:00 pm   \nJoin us for a rejuvenating and restorative yoga class at Sanctuary\, a personal healing and collective wellness center\, inside Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton.   \nSanctuary is featuring CISA as the nonprofit organization in its Community Spotlight Series for March. This free yoga class serves as an expression of gratitude for your hard work and dedication to all that you do for our community.   \nYoga For Farmers is open to both farm owners and farm workers; all levels of experience are welcome. Please bring your own mat if you have one\, but mats will be available for those who need them. Due to limited space\, registration is required to secure your spot. Sign up here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-yoga-class-networking-hour-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 150 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240325T205529Z
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SUMMARY:Protect & Preserve Your Most Important Tool: You! - Mini Virtual Retreat for Women Farmers on Body Mechanics
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nSpring is the perfect opportunity before the busy season starts to step back\, reflect and learn how to better care for our physical and mental health.  Join this unique\, virtual series for woman-identifying farmers to connect and learn together on key elements of body mechanics. Back by popular demand — the pilot for this series sold out in 2023. \nThis peer learning series will start with three back-to-back daily 90-minute sessions in April. Led by and for women farmers\, these sessions serve up a combination of practical information\, movement and connection with other women sharing similar experiences. \nKey Topics\n\nBuilding flexibility & strength\nUnderstanding muscles & joints\nPreventing & managing injury\nDealing with chronic pain & conditions\nCultivating rest & recovery\n\nThis series takes a proactive and positive approach to aging:  We’re all on the journey of getting older\, whatever age we may be at now.  Let’s celebrate the bodies and abilities we have and learn together how to best care for ourselves to keep our hands in the soil for as long as we choose. \nAttendees will identify benchmarks and develop a personal action plan to best prepare and protect that most important tool — ourselves! — for the next growing season and beyond.  Everyone will also have the opportunity to connect with women sharing similar experiences\, from farming while pregnant to self care during menopause or managing chronic illness. \nAll women-identifying farmers are welcome\, wherever you are on your agriculture journey. \nDates: \n\nApr 9 2024 | 12 – 1:30pm EDT\nApr 10 2024 | 12 – 1:30pm EDT\nApr 11 2024 | 12 – 1:30pm EDT
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/protect-preserve-your-most-important-tool-you-mini-virtual-retreat-for-women-farmers-on-body-mechanics/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240118T230425Z
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SUMMARY:Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nLabor-Movement believes that when you move well\, you work well. Our mission is to help farmers\, fishermen\, landscapers\, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health and wellness\, increase efficiency and extend longevity in a season or career. \nOur mission is to help farmers\, fishermen\, landscapers\, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health and wellness\, increase efficiency and extend longevity in a season or career. \nMovement Workshops address BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns related to farm tasks to increase productivity and help decrease workplace injuries.  Time will be spent in an interactive atmosphere moving through basic movement patterns. Every attendee will leave with tips focused on ways to improve their overall movement patterning and work-related well-being. Time will be allotted for questions and some detailed discussion. Learn more about Cynthia’s mission at: https://www.labor-movement.com/ \nCynthia Flores founded Labor-Movement LLC in 2020 with the mission of working with farmers and farmworkers to train body mechanics and movement patterns used in farming. \nEvent Details: \n\nWednesday\, April 10\, 2024\, 1-3PM.\nIn-person workshop at Hancock Shaker Village\, Pittsfield\, MA\nLimited to 15 students (Sorry\, no drop-ins!)\nCost: $20 Members\, $30 Non-members\n\nContact Berkshire Grown at buylocal@berkshiregrown.org or call (413) 528-0041 for more information. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/labor-movement-with-cynthia-flores/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T160000
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SUMMARY:APR Landowner Webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you farm or own APR land\, please join Commissioner Randle and the APR Stewardship Team for a webinar covering policies\, guidelines and resources relevant to APR constituents. RSVP in advance\, here. \nPlease send your Q&A in advance to Kristina.Smith@mass.gov \nFor translation/interpretation services\, please submit your request to Rebecca.Davidson@mass.gov by March 26th. Requests made after March 26th will be considered but may not be possible to fill. \nIf you require assistance to participate in this meeting you may submit a reasonable accommodation request to MDAR’s ADA Coordinator. In your request\, please include a description of the accommodation you will need with as much detail as possible. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please note that last minute requests will be accepted\, but we may be unable to fulfill the request. Please send your requests to: Gabriella Knight\, ADA and Diversity Manager at Gabriella.Knight@mass.gov or call (857)-268-0629. This webinar will be available to watch as a recording after the live event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/apr-landowner-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240315T211010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T211010Z
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SUMMARY:MDAR’s First Annual Agricultural Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Non-profit agricultural stakeholders and service providers including our Federal-State Partners will be offering the Massachusetts agricultural farming community up-to-date timely resource information. The material presented will include material on services\, funding information\, and technical assistance programs to provide a ‘One-Stop Shopping’ resource opportunity for those that attend. The Fair’s goal is to assist in making the agricultural industries in Massachusetts sustainable and viable. There is no fee to participate and locally sourced snacks will be provided throughout the day. \nLet us know you are coming by filling out this form. Registration is not required\, but would be greatly appreciated to get an accurate count of attendees. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Friday\, April 12th\, 2024\, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM\nLocation: Mass Wildlife Field Headquarters\, Westborough.\nFor more details on location and directions\, click here.\n\nFor more information please contact Mary Jordan\, at mary.jordan@mass.gov or 617-459-8747.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdars-first-annual-agricultural-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Mass Wildlife Field Headquarters\, Westborough
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240328T204003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T124816Z
UID:46456-1713016800-1713027600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Awareness Through Movement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is broadly geared towards farm workers and those who work in physically intensive or outdoor environments. You can expect to be guided through lessons containing a variety of movements around the theme of organizing yourself to go towards and away from the ground. This workshop also provides learning tools to introduce ease in the use of your hands. With a new growing season approaching\, this is an opportune time to practice holding and inhabiting yourself with ease even in rigorous and repetitive work. This workshop aims to contribute to your longevity in sustaining farming\, gardening\, or general outdoor work! \nDetails: \n\nTime: 2:00-5:00 pm\nWhen: April 13th\, 2024\nWhere: Studio Firenze (140 Pine St\, Florence\, MA)\n\nRegister and read more information here. We ask that folks please register in advance.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/awareness-through-movement-workshop/
LOCATION:Studio Firenze\, 140 Pine St\, Florence\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240401T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T175951Z
UID:46467-1713196800-1713207600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Indian Line Farm: Opening Meeting\, Season Extension and Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Calling all farm workers\, farm apprentices\, and agri-curious people! Western Mass/Hudson Valley CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) invites you to their 2024 season of on-farm workshops. Come see a new farm\, learn new skills\, meet other people interested in farming\, and socialize. These visits are open to all!  \nThe first workshop is at Indian Line Farm in Great Barrington\, Monday April 15\, 4-6 PM with a social potluck at 6 PM. All farm visits are on Mondays. See a full schedule of all nine events here. \nIndian Line Farm grows approximately 5 acres of vegetables for our CSA\, one market and a few stores and restaurants. We sell year round. We utilize 3- 30×96 greenhouses to produce heat loving crops early and to achieve winter/late fall/spring production of various greens\, radishes\, cilantro\, scallions and carrots. The tour will include a basic introduction to the farm\, greenhouse management and scheduling\, grafting tomatoes\, and soil health under plastic. We will also take a look at our new 8′ deer exclusion fence and the economics of that investment. As this will be the first visit of the season we will also do introductions and orient all apprentices to the CRAFT program as a whole. Click here for more information. \nFarm Tour: Monday\, April 15 – 4PM-6PM  \nPotluck and Discussion: 6PM-7PM  \nLocation: Indian Line Farm\, 57 Jug End Rd\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/indian-line-farm-opening-meeting-season-extension-and-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Indian Line Farm\, 57 Jug End Rd\, Great Barrington\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240411T121701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T121701Z
UID:46571-1713276000-1713279600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Safety at Work: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Agriculture Industry
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on the importance of addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the agriculture industry with a specific focus on farm workers and migrant workers. The webinar will discuss how GBVH impacts worker health and safety and different methods of addressing and preventing GBVH in the world of work. Speakers will include farm workers\, migrant workers\, and representatives from Centro de los Derechos del Migrante\, Inc. (CDM)\, Justice for Migrant Women (J4MW)\, Coalition of Immokalee Workers\, BASTA Coalition of Washington\, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Spanish interpretation will be available. \n Please register here to attend the webinar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/safety-at-work-addressing-gender-based-violence-and-harassment-in-the-agriculture-industry/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240411T123717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T123819Z
UID:46573-1713895200-1713900600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Land Access for New Farmers in Massachusetts: A Farmer Learning Circle!
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nLand access for new farmers plays a vital role in promoting sustainable agriculture practices\, building climate resilience\, and fostering responsible land stewardship through effective record-keeping and informed decision-making. \nJoin us for a conversation about land access for beginning and small-scale farmers in New England. In a region where the average cost of an acre of land exceeds $330\,000\, securing a farmstead can feel like a daunting and prolonged journey. Click here for more information! \nDuring this Farmer Learning Circle\, we’ll learn from the diverse experiences of farmers who have successfully navigated the process of finding their agricultural haven. Four seasoned farmers will share their personal stories\, each offering unique insights gained from their distinct paths to land access. From leasing agreements with non-profits to negotiating with family members and navigating intricate legal landscapes\, our panelists will provide invaluable guidance on dealing with various scenarios. Discover the intricacies of handshake leases\, learn to identify red flags indicating unsuitable land\, and gain practical tips for managing tricky situations. \nTopics of discussion will include leasing from non-profits\, collaborative land sharing arrangements\, effective communication with landlords\, investing in non-owned land\, infrastructure considerations\, the process of purchasing a farm using FSA loans\, the significance of long-term leases such as 99-year leases\, and much more. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from the firsthand experiences of farmers who have traversed the challenging terrain of land access. Join us as we shed light on this vital aspect of farming! \n\nFarmers leading the Panel:\n\nShaunia Flowers\, 2 Cents Homegrown\, Springfield MA.\nTerry O’Brien\,  Hungry Heart Farm\, Kingston\, NH\nChris Grant\, Grant Family Farm\, West Newbury\, MA\nStacey Apple\, Iron Ox Farm\, Hamilton\, MA\n\nEvent Details:  \n\nTuesday\, April 23\, 6-7:30pm\nLocation: Remote (Zoom)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/land-access-for-new-farmers-in-massachusetts-a-farmer-learning-circle/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240227T125658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T131056Z
UID:46127-1714309200-1714320000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:No-till Gardens and Farms: Healthy Soil\, Heal Climate
DESCRIPTION:An experiential learning packed afternoon suitable to farmers or enthusiastic gardeners seeking to learn and use no-till methods that use simple tools\, build healthy soil\, reduce labor and cost inputs\, and promote climate resilience. A perfect time of year to learn and introduce several techniques that build healthy soil. Led by Seeds of Solidarity farmer\, co-founder Ricky Baruc\, known for his no-till farming successes and invigorating teaching style. Pre-registration required. Sliding scale: $35 to $60. Proceeds will be donated to 1for3.org to support their school and community gardening programs for Palestinians in the West Bank. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register. \nSunday April 28\, 1-4PM \nVisit Seeds of Solidarity’s website for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/no-till-gardens-and-farms-healthy-soil-heal-climate/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240425T164845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T164845Z
UID:46723-1714402800-1714410000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring field walk at Riverland Farm
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about interseeded clover as a way to maximize cover cropping on vegetable farms! \nJoin us — American Farmland Trust\, Emily Landeck of Riverland Farm\, Ash Loehr of Hurricane Flats\, and Lincoln Fishman of Sawyer Farm—  for a spring field walk. \nAs vegetable growers in New England\, short growing seasons and high land prices make it challenging to fit in cover crops. This is particularly a true for crops harvested late into the fall\, like brassicas.  Brussels sprouts from Riverland are locally famous\, and Emily has been having luck interseeding dutch white clover into recently established Brussels sprouts.  Let’s walk out and take a look at the results this spring! \nIf you have experience interseeding cover crops into late summer crops\, we hope you’ll join us for a good conversation to share both successes and failures. Or if you are curious to learn more about the technique\, come and learn! \n\nDate: April 29th\, 2024 from 3 to 5 pm\nAddress: Riverland Farm\, 211 River Rd\, Sunderland\, MA 01375\nParking: Please park along the road by the Riverland Farm sign\n\nPlease RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/xwPMg9yEkN \n\nEmily Landeck recently became Director of Farm Programs at Hampshire College Farm and operates Riverland Farm in Sunderland.  She has been working on adding cover crops to a tight vegetable rotation while producing beautiful organic vegetables for regional wholesale markets. \nLincoln Fishman and Ash Loehr will join us for the conversation.  Lincoln has been developing systems for reducing tillage by utilizing dutch white clover\, and recently co-founded Momentum Ag\, an organization dedicated to on-farm research to help farmers implement and optimize climate-smart innovations.  Ash has a lot of experience interseeding cover crops at Hurricane Flats in South Royalton\, VT where they grow organic vegetables\, culinary herbs\, and popcorn\, for sale at their farm store and local markets. \nQUESTIONS?  Contact Julie Fine at American Farmland Trust\, jfine@farmland.org\, 413-531-0425
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-field-walk-at-riverland-farm/
LOCATION:Riverland Farm\, 211 River Rd\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240420T084156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T124325Z
UID:46685-1715004000-1715007600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers' market staff (session one)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Monday\, May 6\, 2:00-3:15pm or Thursday\, May 9\, 10:30-11:45am. \n\nRegister here for Session 1 on May 6th!\nRegister here for Session 2 May 9th!\n\nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-one/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240401T180313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T180313Z
UID:46472-1715011200-1715022000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Caretaker Farm: Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:What is soil? What defines the quality of soil? How do you determine the quality of your soil? How do you try to preserve and improve your soil? During the visit to Caretaker Farm we will discuss the importance of soil health for the sustainability of your farm. We will also tour the land and observe how our soil health fits into the environmental sustainability of the farm. \nCaretaker Farm is a 34-acre diversified farm that includes a 270 family vegetable CSA\, a bakery\, bees\, chickens\, pigs\, ponds\, pastures\, hills\, forest\, and a stream. Click here for more information. \nDate: Monday\, May 6\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA 01267
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/caretaker-farm-soil-health/
LOCATION:Caretaker Farm\, 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240420T093019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T124506Z
UID:46690-1715250600-1715254200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers’ market staff (session two)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Monday\, May 6\, 2:00-3:15pm or Thursday\, May 9\, 10:30-11:45am. \n\nRegister here for Session 1 on May 6th!\nRegister here for Session 2 May 9th!\n\nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-two/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240227T133639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T133639Z
UID:46144-1715418000-1715428800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the new normal- power equipment and implements on the farm and homestead
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you confused on how to enter into the realm of tractors\, implements and power equipment? There are many time and labor saving pieces of equipment available lately and with rampant sticker shock everywhere\, how do you choose what to buy? \nFor those who have equipment already\, how do I maintain it? Can I repair it?  Should I repair it\, or bite the bullet and upgrade?  Interested in starting a new enterprise on the farm? What will I need? \nWe will discuss these and other subjects. I am a diesel mechanic\, certified welder and farmer with 40 years of experience with agricultural and construction equipment. You’ll have access to insights and experience that will help you confidently delve into the world of power equipment\, implements and tractors. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024\n9am-12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice: $50 – $100 sliding scale\nPresenter: Dave Petrovick with support from Jonathan Anderson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-the-new-normal-power-equipment-and-implements-on-the-farm-and-homestead/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240328T043100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T141905Z
UID:46425-1715616000-1715621400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Impacts of Increasing Annual Temperatures for New England Farms
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nJoin CISA and Sara Kelemen from the USDA Northeast Climate Hub on Monday\, May 13th\, 4-5:30pm for the annual Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change webinar and workshop series kick-off event. The 2024 series focuses on the impacts of increasing temperatures throughout the year on specific parts of our food system\, including soils\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms and others. \nSara will share climate and temperature data from New England and discuss some examples of how temperature change will impact agricultural operations. Sara has been working on diversified farms for 8 years\, and manages climate adaptation and mitigation planning programs for many types of farmers with the Climate Hub and other partners. \nThrough webinars and on-farm workshops\, participants in this year’s events will learn about adaptation practices and how to implement them\, hear from technical assistance providers and converse with farmers on their experiences making changes on their farms. See this year’s full schedule here and see you on the 13th! \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/impacts-of-increasing-annual-temperatures-for-new-england-farms/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240401T180545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T200831Z
UID:46475-1716220800-1716231600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Full Well Farm: Start-Up Costs
DESCRIPTION:In our visit\, we’ll talk about what went into getting our farm off the ground in 2018 and take a look at what resources we utilized to apply for grants and loans that made the last four seasons possible. We’ll also talk about our current business plan\, the benefits of growing high value crops like flowers and cut greens\, and our community partnerships that support our business and make local food more accessible. Click here for more information. \nFull Well Farm is a queer owned\, no-till farm in Adams owned and operated by Meg Bantle (they/she) and Laura Tupper-Palches (she/ her). They grow vegetables and cut flowers on an acre of land using a permanent bed system that focuses on soil health. They have a 65 family vegetable CSA\, a 15 person seasonal flower CSA\, and attend the North Adams Farmers Market. They prioritize accessibility to their produce by partnering with local non-profits\, and accepting HIP/SNAP\, and offering sliding-scale CSA pricing. \nDates: Monday\, May 20\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road Adams\, MA 01220
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/46475/
LOCATION:Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road\, Adams\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240227T204446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T204446Z
UID:46149-1716627600-1716638400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Starting Seeds and Seedlings
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWe will discuss how to maximize germination and getting seeds on their way to success for the season. Starting seeds later than we are used to in the greenhouse with only natural lighting and solar heating\, getting them in the ground with no “checking” of their growth\, use of seed inoculants\, transplant drenches\, and mulch when planting will all be discussed. Our “no cell” “no soil block” open tray system of greenhouse seed starting will be discussed also. We follow the biodynamic calendar when planting and will share our thoughts on that too. May 25 is a root day. \nFirst\, we will start some lettuce seeds in the greenhouse\, then repair to the field to plant some beet seeds and lettuce seedlings\, apply in row drenches\, and follow up with application of mulch. This will be a very hands-on workshop. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 25\, 2024\n9am – 12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice – $50 – $100 – sliding scale.\nPresenters – Clare Caldwell and Julie Rawson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/starting-seeds-and-seedlings/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240503T160129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T160207Z
UID:46781-1716980400-1716984000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Changing Hydrology in Agriculture and Agroforestry
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Date: Wednesday\, 5/29/2024\, 11am – 12pm EDT\n\nRegister on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nExtreme precipitation effects on agriculture could have downstream effects on food supply for many people. Anthony Buda will cover the impacts of extreme precipitation and flooding in agricultural settings and cover current research on this topic. Katherine Favor and Samuel Feibel will then provide an applied perspective on how agroforestry can be used to help farms adapt to increased flooding risk and extreme precipitation. \nRooted in Research Webinar Series: Changing Hydrology\, Changing Landscapes
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/changing-hydrology-in-agriculture-and-agroforestry/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240227T204713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T204713Z
UID:46151-1717232400-1717243200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Keeping the soil covered: tarps\, cover crops\, mulch
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWe aim for the highest possible fertility\, a no till scenario\, increased soil organic matter\, and high nutrient density\, disease and insect resistance\, and as few weeds as possible. At this workshop we will discuss our 10 years of no till\, a bit about our problems with this modality as they have evolved over the years\, and the solutions that we have implemented. Always a work in progress\, this fascinating journey is always full of new insights and observations. \nSpecifically\, we will show how we use cover crops pre\, post and during the season\, tarps throughout the farming year\, and myriad sources of mulch. We will demonstrate the use of our bale chopper\, mulch some broccoli with chopped straw or hay and leaves\, take down some cover crops and use a pre-plant soil drench for planting of tomatoes in the next 2-3 days. We will remove tarps from some of our sweet potato beds and prepare the beds for planting similar to the tomato beds. Finally\, we will undersow inoculated (with biocoat gold) crimson clover in our mulched collard beds and apply a transplant drench to the beds. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024\n9am-12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice – $50-$100 – sliding scale\nPresenters –Julie Rawson\, Elenore Alves\, Matthew Kornn
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/keeping-the-soil-covered-tarps-cover-crops-mulch/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240401T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T180956Z
UID:46479-1717430400-1717441200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Off The Shelf Farm: Scaling Pastured Poultry on Leased Land
DESCRIPTION:Off the Shelf Farm started in 2018 with 750 hens\, 150 broiler chickens and 13 lambs with a hand shake lease for 30 acres and no infrastructure. In 2024 the farm will support 2800 laying hens\, 4500 broiler chickens and 30 lambs all rotationally grazed on pasture. It will for the first time have a legal\, long-term lease on 80 acres and will be implementing a $500k grant-supported project to build winter chicken housing\, egg processing and cold storage space. We will talk about our process of scaling our business and “making it work” despite not owning a farm or having any long-term security. Click here for more information.  \nDate: Monday\, June 3\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: 200 North Plain Road\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/off-the-shelf-farm-scaling-pastured-poultry-on-leased-land/
LOCATION:Off The Shelf Farm\, 200 North Plain Road\, Great Barrington\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240517T122747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T122747Z
UID:46873-1717439400-1717443000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers’ market staff (session three)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis workshop will be held on Zoom on Monday\, June 3rd\, 6:30-7:45pm. \nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-three/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240227T204926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T204926Z
UID:46153-1718442000-1718452800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Carpentry
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nThere’s a time in every homesteader’s life when some carpentry is needed to build or repair something made of wood.  This workshop will provide a solid grounding in getting started. Very basic questions will be explored in a setting that requires no knowledge of woodworking. \nTopics will include: how to select the right lumber for your task\, how to measure it and cut it to size\, the options for fastening it together\, and making a good assembly.  Each topic will cover the tools needed\, with a demonstration of technique\, and how to avoid some common pitfalls.  Emphasis will be on hand tools where feasible. \nWhile in his 20s\, John Wilson was a carpenter for 10 years.  He worked on framing apartments\, finish work in condos\, a cabinet shop\, and built two houses.  He’s kept active in carpentry remodeling work in the intervening years\, and was part of the MHOF garage and chicken coop renovations the past two years.  He has always had an appreciation for tools and techniques. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024\n9am-12 with pot luck lunch\nPrice: $50-$100 – sliding scale\nPresenter: John Wilson\, with some help from Jack Kittredge and Danny LeBlanc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/homestead-carpentry/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240401T181259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T181259Z
UID:46482-1718640000-1718650800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cricket Creek Farm: Dairy Production\, Grazing\, and Processing
DESCRIPTION:Cricket Creek is a grass-based dairy farm managed by a small team of collaborators.  The entire farm is comprised of about 500 acres\, about 150 of which is hay fields\, just over 100 is pasture\, and the rest is wooded.  We are one of the oldest dairy farms in the region\, but infused with new life and energy.  Our primary activity is raising dairy cows for their good milk.  Our milking herd ranges between 35 and 40 lactating animals\, depending on the time of yea\,r and the entire dairy herd is about 80 animals including the dry cows and young stock.  We sell raw milk from our farm and the rest of our milk we make into artisanal cheese in our farmstead creamery; in 2017 we made about 47\,000 lbs of cheese.  We raise grass-fed beef and whey-fed pork.  We sell our goods through our farm store\, at local farmers markets\, and through various regional cheese shops\, food co-ops\, restaurants\, and other establishments.  Our mission is to produce nourishing food that honors our animals\, respects the land and feeds our community\, and to exemplify a sustainable model for small-farm viability. \nOur workshop will be an overview of running a small diversified dairy farm.  We will discuss rotational grazing\, dairy cow health issues\, our nurse cow system\, milking schedules\, farmstead cheese production\, raw milk and cheese marketing and sales.  We will talk about our systems for integrating other enterprises on the dairy farm.  We will share the challenges and successes financially turning around an old dairy farm and what it means to run a sustainable dairy operation.  Our current iteration of Cricket Creek is fairly new and we are relatively young farmers; we can give the perspective of a start-up business including the intricacies of getting well established and grounded with careful planning and record keeping. Click here for more information. \nDate: Monday\, June 17\, 4:00PM – 7:00PM \nLocation: Cricket Creek Farm\, 1255 Oblong Rd\, Williamstown\, MA 01267
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cricket-creek-farm-dairy-production-grazing-and-processing/
LOCATION:Cricket Creek Farm\, 1255 Oblong Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034808
CREATED:20240530T163223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T163410Z
UID:46956-1719392400-1719403200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pasture Based Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of this pasture based diversified livestock farm. Learn firsthand from owner Sara Davis about the economic analysis and decision-making processes she employs. Hear about the strategies she implements that are crucial for the longterm success of her business. \nFor more information\, visit https://livestock.extension.uconn.edu or contact Rachel Bespuda\, Project Director at rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu \nRegister here! \nLocation: Oak Hollow Livestock\, 4 Gould Rd\, Shelburne Falls\, MA 01370\nDate: Wednesday\, June 26th\, 9 am – 12 pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pasture-based-systems-for-sustainable-livestock-production/
LOCATION:Oak Hollow Livestock\, 4 Gould Rd\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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