2018 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
The day-long conference features a wide variety of workshops on many aspects of regenerative organic growing, food systems policy, and land management appropriate for growers and organizers of all scales. […]
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Worcester State University 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA, United States
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So you think your apprenticeship is legal?
NOFA Mass Winter Conference, Worcester State University 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA, United StatesAn interactive "legal 101" for mentor farmers who offer hands-on learning opportunities on their farms. Drawing on an Agricultural Employment Law booklet developed by New Entry and the Conservation Law Foundation, the session will cover federal and state laws that apply to farmers as employers.
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CISA Winter Workshop: The Full Cycle of Farm Labor
Northampton Senior Center 67 Conz St, Northampton, MA, MA, United StatesIn this workshop we will explore the steps in hiring, training and retaining farm employees, from drafting job descriptions and policies to record-keeping and exit interviews. We’ll share some decision-making […]
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CISA Winter Workshop: Building Workplace Culture for Staff Retention
Holyoke Senior Center 291 Pine Street, Holyoke, MA, United StatesHow do you retain staff year after year? How do you create a strong team from the beginning and follow through the season? In this workshop we will work together […]
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CISA Winter Workshop: Building Workplace Culture for Staff Retention
CISA Office 1 Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesHow do you retain staff year after year? How do you create a strong team from the beginning and follow through the season? In this workshop we will work together […]
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Livestock Institute of Southern New England 2018 Conference
Bristol County Agricultural High School 135 Center Street, Dighton, MA, United StatesThe Livestock Institute of Southern New England (TLI) is hosting its 2nd annual livestock conference on January 28th, 2018. TLI promotes best practices in animal husbandry to further strengthen the […]
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Women in Ag: Building an Accessible Community Food System
UMass Amherst Amherst, MA, United StatesJoin Meryl and Jessica from Just Roots for their presentation on farm-based programs and the community equity work they have been doing in collaboration with the health center, part of […]
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CISA Winter Workshop: Employee Manuals: Policies, Ethics and Law
Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center, Room 303 303 Homestead Ave, Holoyke, MA, United StatesWe’ll walk through the steps of creating an employee manual that your employees with understand We’ll also discuss federal and state laws, policies that support the health and well-being of […]