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SUMMARY:Webinar: Business Basics for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Farm Credit East’s Director of Knowledge Exchange\, Chris Laughton\, will present several financial topics relevant to people either running an early-stage farm enterprise or considering starting one. This one-hour webinar will be held Thursday\, December 19\, from 11:00AM – 12:00PM. The topics presented will include: \n• Financial Statements: What they are\, how to read them and why they are useful\n• Budgets and Cash Flow: How to put together a budget and why it’s important to your enterprise\n• Credit and Financing: How to approach a lender\, sources of financing and how credit decisions are made \n“Most people start farming\, forest products or commercial fishing businesses because they are passionate about what they do\,” said Laughton. “But many don’t think about the financial management end of their new business.” This webinar will explore some financial concepts important to growing businesses including financial statements\, budgeting and access to capital\, that are essential for the success of any enterprise. \nPlease register for this free webinar at this link. For more information\, please contact Chris Laughton at 800-562-2235 or Christopher.Laughton@FarmCreditEast.com. For more upcoming and past webinars\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/webinars.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-business-basics-for-beginning-farmers-2/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191204T153000
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SUMMARY:New England Farm Succession School
DESCRIPTION:New England Farm Succession School\n\n\n\nAre you unsure who will take over your farm?\nFeel like your family needs to start talking\, but you don’t know where\nto start?\nHave questions about retiring that you don’t know how to answer?\nCan the farm support two generations? \nAnswer these questions and more at the 3-day Farm Succession School this winter! It is an opportunity for senior generation to talk with peers\, learn from advisors\, and get support on this challenging process.  \nWe will help you:  \n\nGet the conversation started\nSort through possibilities\nClarify your goals and next steps\nConnect you with resources and support to keep the process going! \n\nFarmers from across New England\, of all farm sizes and enterprises\, are welcome. Couples are encouraged to attend together! The course curriculum is designed for active\, commercial farms looking to transfer their farm to a related or unrelated successor. If this isn’t you\, please call us to discuss whether this course will be the best fit.  \n\nWhen\n\n\nDecember 4\, 2019 \nJanuary 9\, 2020\nFebruary 6\, 2020\n\nEach session will be from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM \n\n\n\nWhere\nMassachusetts Department of\nAgricultural Resources \n64 Century Way\nSuite 42\nWest Springfield\, MA 01089 \n\n\nThe fee is $300 per farmer or farm couple\, including lunch\, refreshments and materials. Upon successful completion of the course\, you can be reimbursed up to $200 for additional succession-related advising\, such as attorney or accountant fees. \nFarmers are required to attend all three days. There will be homework between sessions. Individualized support will be offered between sessions and after the course is concluded. \nRegistration deadline is November 27th. For more information or to register\, call (603) 357-1600 or click here to register now.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-england-farm-succession-school-3/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191204T170000
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SUMMARY:Windbreak Workshop for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 8th 2020 from 10-3 at Astarte Farm (123 West St. Hadley\, MA) to learn how to make windbreaks a useful addition to your farm. \nWe will cover: what windbreaks are\, how they benefit you and your crops\, and how to go about accessing resources to install your own. \nRSVP by December 23rd to hampdenhampshireconservation.org or (413) 923-3238
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/windbreak-workshop-for-farmers/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
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SUMMARY:Farm to School 101
DESCRIPTION:Chicopee Fresh Presents \nFARM TO SCHOOL 101\nN O V E M B E R 2 1 \, 2 0 1 9\n9 : 0 0 A M – 3 : 0 0 P M\nU M A S S A M H E R S T\nA FREE workshop series for K-12 food service professionals looking to kickstart their farm to school programs. Our second event of the series will take place in the Pioneer Valley. \nREGISTER BY 11/15 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-school-101/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
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SUMMARY:Product Spotlight: Increasing Regionally Sourced Grains in Institutions [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday November 19th\, 2019 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET  \nFree of Charge l  Register Now \nHost Organization: Farm to Institution New England (FINE) \nIs your institution looking to expand your local menu items? When it comes to reaching your institution’s sustainable food goals\, grains are an important piece of the puzzle. Join FINE and the New England Farm & Sea to Campus Network (FSCN) for a one-hour webinar to learn more about regional grain production and how it can be a cost effective choice for your institution. Across the state of Maine\, allies are working to transform the grain economy by increasing production and reducing procurement bottlenecks while serving and educating customers. \nLearn more about grain resources\, research\, and success stories from the farm to institution world. Amber Lambke of Maine Grains will discuss the scale and land required to produce grains regionally. She will also share leading examples of food service operations that are preparing local grains deliciously and economically.  Amber will be joined by two other speakers\, who are all seeding ideas to grow the New England grain economy. Tristan Noyes of the Maine Grain Alliance will share educational and procurement resources for institutions. He will discuss the Alliance’s work to restore grain varieties while also increasing the supply of unique and heritage seeds to commercial viability on farms. He will speak to some of the industry’s challenges and solutions\, including exciting grain infrastructure enhancements that are alleviating procurement bottlenecks. Maeve McInnis\, Sodexo’s Maine Course Director will offer an institutional perspective on using regionally grown grains in university dining halls and their efforts to engage and educate students and staff in their support of this regional supply chain. \nSpeakers\n\nAmber Lambke\, CEO\, Maine Grains\, Inc.\nTristan Noyes\, Executive Director\, Maine Grain Alliance\nMaeve Mcinnis\, Maine Course Director\, Sodexo\n\nAmber Lambke is founder and CEO of Maine Grains\, Inc.\, carried by specialty food stores and used by bakeries\, breweries and chefs throughout the Northeast. She is also the founding director of the non-profit Maine Grain Alliance whose flagship event\, the Kneading Conference\, now draws hundreds of attendees from around the world each year and has spawned countless similar conferences. A driving force behind Maine’s sustainable foods movement\, Amber has worked with local business leaders and community members to successfully bring the cultivation and processing of grains back to the northeast. Her efforts have generated a broader understanding and appreciation of the flavor\, nutrition and economic value of freshly milled\, organic grains. \nTristan Noyes is the executive director of the Maine Grain Alliance (MGA)\, an organization fostering the revitalization of local and regional grain economies. Tristan and his brother Jon also co-founded and lead GROMAINE\, an organic farm in Aroostook County that specializes in producing leafy greens\, potatoes and ancient grains. Prior to starting Gromaine\, Tristan served as Director at EF Education\, a company specializing in breaking down the barriers of language\, culture\, and geography. Most recently Tristan has helped spearhead Taste Maine’s Future\, an initiative focused on creating new sales channels for Maine food producers through education\, storytelling and celebratory events. Tristan is a graduate of Bowdoin College. \nMaeve McInnis is the Maine Course Director with Sodexo. In this position\, she oversees the local food purchasing all of the company’s accounts in the state of Maine\, including the University of Maine. McInnis\, originally from Cape Neddick\, ME and a current resident of Portland\, earned a master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management with a specialization in Food & the Environment from The New School in New York.  She sits on the board of the Portland Food Council and the Maine Grain Alliance. Her passion for social justice\, local food systems\, and the environment makes her the perfect person to lead this effort to serve more local food at a variety of sites throughout Maine. \nFINE’s Farm & Sea to Campus webinar series creates peer-to-peer learning opportunities for dining program directors\, chefs\, foodservice operators\, supply chain businesses\, and other community partners who are engaged in procuring and promoting New England food. This webinar is the second in a series focusing on specific product categories and how to improve local sourcing. See our other webinars to date on seafood and meat. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/product-spotlight-increasing-regionally-sourced-grains-in-institutions-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
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SUMMARY:New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference & Trade Show \nWhere: DoubleTree by Hilton\, 700 Elm St.\, Manchester\, NH \nWhen: Tuesday – Thursday\, December 10-12\, 2019 \nREGISTRATION: https://newenglandvfc.org/registration \nRegistration is now open for the 2019 New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show! This program is planned collaboratively by growers and Extension professionals from throughout the region. It features more than 30 educational sessions over 3 days\, covering vegetable\, berry\, and tree fruit crops and various special topics. Farmer-to-Farmer sessions bring speakers and farmers together for informal discussion\, and our extensive trade show has over 120 exhibitors. \nGet more details here\, including the full program.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-england-vegetable-fruit-conference-trade-show/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191019T170000
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SUMMARY:Hemp Cultivation: Seed to Salve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Oct 19\, 2019 10:00 AM –  5:00 PM | Free – $90.00 \nFor more information and to register\, click here. \nHemp production is on the rise nationally\, as is demand for locally sourced hemp flower-derived products. With that in mind\, Massachusetts farmers are diversifying their crop plans. Come learn how hemp fits into your farm. With its broad range of uses\, hemp has significant potential for cultivation on a large scale as well as for home remedies and value added products. Join NOFA/Mass for this full-day intensive seminar to hear Dr. Heather Darby\, lead agronomist on the UVM Industrial Hemp Research Program\, present on hemp agronomy\, strain genetics\, transplant care\, soil preparation\, fertility needs\, pest and disease management\, and large scale production techniques. Keith Morris\, of Willow Crossing Farm in VT\, will focus on how to diversify with hemp and grow for cannabinoid production (ie\, CBD). He will cover extracting cannabinoids from hemp flowers on the farm\, proper harvest windows and ways to craft a high-quality finished product. Sarah Grubin\, MDAR\, will provide a thorough overview of the regulations around hemp production in Massachusetts including what farmers need to know to prepare their farms to grow this crop. Stay for a conversation with Marty Dagoberto\, NOFA/Mass Policy Director\, and other Massachusetts hemp activists about current advocacy to improve the hemp laws and regulations in Massachusetts and important ways to take action. \nAgricultural hemp is a variant of the Cannabis sativa plant with less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)\, the psychoactive compound most widely associated with cannabis use. Prior to the use of cannabis as a drug or medicine\, low-THC cultivars of hemp were grown for textiles\, rope\, and paper. The plant can be a vigorous soil-builder\, improving soil health and acting as a beneficial addition to cash crop rotations. Modern applications of agricultural hemp include biofuels and eco-friendly component replacements for concrete and plastics. However\, the strongest current market for hemp is in the production of hemp-derived cannabinoids\, such as the increasingly popular CBD oil\, which many people are finding as a non-addictive remedy for wide-ranging health issues including pain\, inflammation\, anxiety\, depression and insomnia. \nA working knowledge of\, and experience with\, farming and food production techniques is assumed for this intensive. Participants will leave this intensive workshop with the knowledge needed to prepare for and plan their agricultural hemp enterprise. \nAgenda:\n10:00am – Welcome\n10:15am – Dr. Heather Darby and Broadacre Cultivation\nNoon – Potluck lunch*\n1:00pm – Keith Morris: Small Scale Cultivation and Processing\n3:00pm – MDAR Sarah Grubin: State Regulations and Permitting Process\n4:30pm – Hemp Advocacy Update\n5:00pm – Wrap Up \n*In order to keep this event affordable for our participants\, lunch for this event is potluck-style. Participants are expected to bring a food item to contribute\, their own utensils and a list of ingredients to accommodate those with food sensitivities. \nInstructors: \nDr. Heather Darby is an agronomic and soils specialist for the University of Vermont Extension\, where she is the lead agronomist on the UVM Industrial Hemp Research Program. Heather was raised on a dairy farm in Northwestern Vermont and continues to operate her own farm; her practical experience\, complemented by her education have focused her attention towards sustainable agriculture and promotion of environmental stewardship of the land. Heather is involved with implementing many research and outreach programs in the areas of fuel\, forage and grain production systems in New England. Outreach programs have focused on delivering on-farm education in the areas of soil health\, nutrient management\, organic grain and forage production\, and oilseed production. Research has focused on traditional and niche crop variety trials\, including agricultural hemp production\, weed management strategies and cropping systems development. \nKeith Morris is the founder of Willow Crossing Farm\, Vermont’s longest running Permaculture/ Agroforestry Research Site- producing fruits\, nuts\, eggs\, herbs\, nursery plants\, solar power\, farm dinners\, educational events\, kids programs\, nature and yoga education with local schools\, and small farm-based music festivals. Willow Crossing has been implemented entirely debt-free\, and without pre-existing capital- through sweat equity and deliberate financial permaculture/ community-supported social design. Off farm\, Keith helps growers and communities design appropriate infrastructure to make food systems more regenerative\, resilient\, and connected; and started the Permaculture Education programs at the University of Vermont\, Sterling College\, the Yestermorrow Design Build School\, St. Mikes College\, and Paul Smiths College\, and with the USAID Farmer to Farmer Program. \nSarah Grubin is MDARs Hemp Program Coordinator. She earned her MS in Entomology from Oregon State University\, where she studied integrated pest management and biological control. Sarah began working with MDAR in 2013 as an insect survey and detection specialist for the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Program. When the Industrial Hemp Program was formed in 2018\, she jumped at the opportunity to help build the program from the ground up. \nHemp Panelists: \nMarty Dagoberto is the NOFA/Mass Policy Director. With a degree in biotechnology and plant physiology from WPI\, he now serves as a community organizer\, educator\, activist and lobbyist working toward food sovereignty\, social justice\, climate action and regenerative agriculture. A member of Guiding Star Grange #1\, he lives in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts where he spends time growing and wildcrafting medicine\, renovating an old farm\, and connecting with allies toward cultural regeneration and Nature reconnection. \nMichelle Louise Bicking is a licensed clinical social worker\, Justice of the Peace and aspiring herbalist originally from Brooklyn\, New York. She is a first generation Bajan (Barbados)/Vincentian (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) American that identified as an emerging woman farmer of color. As CEO/Founder of Tabanca Bay\, a woman and global-majority lead craft beverage enterprise\, she is looking to channel her life-long commitment to service into hosting agriculture-oriented seminars targeting aspiring farmers of color. \nJulia Agron has been a passionate cannabis advocate for nearly 30 years. Working in partnership with her husband\, a permaculture designer and organic landcare professional\, they founded Trees of Life Farm with one mission: grow hemp; save the world. Julia is a co-founder of the Northeast Sustainable Hemp Association and is working to grow the organization’s focus on education\, collaboration\, research and advocacy to foster a sustainable\, and just\, regional hemp industry\, and to ensure a place in it for the small farmer.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hemp-cultivation-seed-to-salve/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191016T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191016T143000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Producer and Buyer Forum
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 4th Annual Producer and Buyer Forum \nWith Keynote Speaker Dan Horan of Five Acre Farms \n Discussing the Rewards and Risks of Growth  \nMIDDLEBURY\, VT – All growers\, food producers\, retail and institutional buyers and distributors are invited to attend the 2019 Producer and Buyer Forum. Hosted in partnership with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture\, Food & Markets\, Vermont Farm to Plate and ACORN\, the Forum will take place on October 16 at Middlebury College’s Kirk Alumni Center. The Forum will include a Keynote by Dan Horan of “Positively Local” Five Acre Farms in N.Y. who will bring a comprehensive perspective on the rewards and risks of growing your business.  Having attended two of the three past Forums\, Dan recognizes the unique opportunities this business to business sharing forum provides to farmers and growers to learn from each other in an engaging format. \nDan has been creating and building food and farming businesses for 25 years. He founded Five Acre Farms to make high-quality\, healthy food more broadly available and to keep farmers farming. Previously\, Dan served for ten years as President & CEO of Papaya King\, the New York-based restaurant company\, and was a General Manager at Gourmet Garage\, an independent supermarket in New York City. In 1990\, Dan founded Waldingfield Farm\, an organic vegetable farm in Washington\, Connecticut. As the business grew\, he recruited his two younger brothers to join him\, and Waldingfield Farm continues to operate to this day. Dan graduated from Tufts University and earned an MBA from the Yale School of Management. \nFollowing the keynote are round table discussions addressing the rewards and risks associated with food business growth\, touching on issues of capitalization\, distribution\, and trucking to reach intended markets. There is a full two-hour lunch which will provide plenty of time for networking\, another element that makes this event so unique.  These conversations are all centered around the theme: “Rewards & Risks of Growing Your Food Business.” \nSome of our speaker highlights include:   \n\nAllie Dercoli of FinAllie will give insights on buying directly from local vegetable producers\nHeather Belcher of Sweet Clover Market will offer advice from a buyer and understanding business growth objectives\nDominique Giroux from the VT Agency of Ag  helps buyers learn about food safety standards\nSeth MacCausland of Pumpkin Village Foods is a distributor who sells Vermont products to buyers in Brooklyn\, NY\nBenjy Adler of Skinny Pancake will discuss their mission to purchase from local suppliers across all categories and to expand to the greater Northeast region\n\nACORN hosted the first Forum in March 2016 to bring together buyers and producers around topics of interest to increase distribution opportunities. The VAAFM and Farm to Plate support this year’s event with funding from a USDA grant. The Forum is a great opportunity to develop new relationships and stimulate new business. Jake Claro\, Vermont Farm to Plate’s Director\, says of the event\, “The Producer Buyer Forum provides a unique opportunity to get insider intel on market trends and practices while creating space for forming and deepening business to business relationships\, both of which are essential to successfully navigating the rewards and risks of growth.” \nJoin other businesses for engaging conversations on the state of local and regional markets and the rewards and risks associated with expansion. Space is very limited; all food categories\, buyers and distributors are welcome. This event is #RootedinVermont. Register at acornvt.org \nQuestions: Contact Annie Harlow 802-922-7060 \nDate: Wednesday\, October 16\, 2019 \nTime: 8:30AM – 2:30 PM. Registration opens at 8:30AM. A local foods lunch will be served. \nLocation: Middlebury College’s Kirk Alumni Center\, 217 Golf Course Rd\, Middlebury \nCost: Early registration $30 (includes coffee\, light refreshments and a local foods lunch). \nPrice increases Oct 13 \nPlease purchase your ticket at http://www.acornvt.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/4th-annual-producer-and-buyer-forum/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191015T210000
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SUMMARY:Farm Business Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:Farm Business Planning Course\nOctober 15 to December 3: Every Tuesday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm\n(includes remote online classes)\nNew Entry Farmer Training Center: 733 Cabot Street\, Moraine Farm\, Beverly\, MA\nInstructors: Kevin Cody and Ben Zoba \nWhat to Expect\nOver the eight-week course\, you will create a plan to start or grow your farm business. Throughout this course you will learn how to: \n\nCreate a mission and vision for your business\nDevelop a budget and a plan to fund your business\nCreate a marketing plan for your business\nSet goals and create a timeline for your farm business to grow\nWeave those elements together into a cohesive business plan\n\n*Completion of this course is necessary to be eligible for the New Entry Farm Incubator Program \nPricing\nThe cost of the course is $400.\nIf you are worried about affording the course\, we offer scholarship opportunities to those with financial need. \nRegistration\nTo register\, click here.\nAfter registering\, click here to pay for the course on EventBrite. \nIf you have any further questions about the Farm Business Planning Course visit our website\, contact Kevin Cody at kevin.cody@tufts.edu or call (978) 529-2362.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-business-planning-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190930T151600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T151600Z
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SUMMARY:Pests and Pets\, Managing Animals in the Packhouse
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, October 8\, 2019 from 5 pm to 7 pm \nWhere: UMass Agricultural Learning Center\, 911 North Pleasant St.\, Amherst\, MA 01003 \nPackhouse pests\, including birds and rodents\, affect produce quality and pose food safety risks. They can also be hard to get rid of! New food safety regulations require that covered farms have a pest control program to minimize food safety risks. Learn how to implement a pest control program on your farm and how to manage risks posed by even beloved animals\, like cats and dogs. \nSPEAKERS \n\nAmanda Brown\, UMass Student Farm Enterprise – designing a new packhouse and getting certified by the Commonwealth Quality Program\nHans Estrin\, UVM Extension – considerations for building or retrofitting your wash/pack space with an eye toward food safety\nNatasha Wright\, Braman Termite & Pest Elimination – tips and techniques from the professionals\nJim Ward – How we control birds at Ward’s Berry Farm\nWally Czajkowski – How we control rodents at Plainville Farm\n\n\nThe meeting will be followed by a light dinner and time for questions and discussion \nThis event is FREE\, but please RSVP so we can plan ahead for dinner \n**1 pesticide recertification credit available** \nREGISTER HERE:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pests-and-pets-managing-animals-in-the-packhouse-tickets-72589287513 \nContact Lisa McKeag at 413-545-1051 or lmckeag@umass.edu for more information
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pests-and-pets-managing-animals-in-the-packhouse/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190924T122439Z
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SUMMARY:Farm to School Sales Tour: Western Mass. Food Processing Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Fall Farm & Food Tour Series \nWe are excited to announce a series of farm and food tours at sites across Massachusetts. These tours are designed for school nutrition professionals and school administrators interested in expanding their use of local foods in school meals\, but are open to everyone!  \nPre-registration is required\, please click the links below to register for each tour individually.  \n[All events will be held rain or shine.] \n10/3/19\, 3:00-5:00PM: Western Mass. Food Processing Center\, Greenfield\, MA \nCome out to the Western Mass Food Processing Center at Franklin County CDC for a tour and discussion about farm to school sales. Join us for a guided tour of the processing center and a chance to meet and speak with FCCDC staff\, and we’ll hear from some local farmers and school buyers.  \nThe Western Mass Food Processing Center helps growers and food entrepreneurs add value to food grown locally. Through their Extended Season program they increase the region’s capacity to lightly process fruits and vegetables (freezing and canning) in order to make local food accessible to institutional buyers year-round. The Center freezes up to 100\,000 lbs of regional produce annually for consumption in local schools\, such as carrot coins\, broccoli\, squash\, potatoes and bell peppers. Throughout the tour you will have the opportunity to learn about purchasing from the Center to help you source locally now and into the future.  \nLocation: 324 Wells St\, Greenfield\, MA 01301 \nRegister here: Western Mass Food Processing Center Tour
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-school-sales-tour-western-mass-food-processing-center/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190815T224931Z
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UID:31561-1569348000-1569357000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Get the most out of your farm's POS system 
DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmstand and store managers! Get expert advice from presenter Erin Pirro of Farm Credit East on how to use your point-of-sale system to make better business decisions for your farm. A well designed point-of-sale system is key to farm profitability\, yet few farms come close to maximizing the potential of their point-of-sale systems. Taking time to choose the right system and set it up well can pay off many times over in the long run. Learn how to use your point-of-sale system most effectively to stay on top of sales trends\, look at margins\, track your inventory\, and increase farm profitability. Dinner will be provided. The cost is $12 per person for Local Hero members and $15 for non-members. Register below\, or contact Kristen Wilmer at 413-665-7100\, ext. 12 with any questions.\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChoose Attendance Option\n\n\nLH Non-Member $15.00 USDLH Member $12.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name of attendee:\n\n\n\n\n\nEnter farm/business name:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-get-the-most-out-of-your-farms-pos-system/
LOCATION:Polish American Citizens Club\, 46 South Main Street\, South Deerfield\, 01373
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190911T180342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T180342Z
UID:31677-1569146400-1569171600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Explore Farming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore Farming Workshop\nSunday\, September 22 from 10:00am – 12:00pm\nNew Entry Farmer Training Center: 733 Cabot Street\, Moraine Farm\, Beverly\, MA \nThis free two hour workshop includes activities and presentations to bring your interest in farming to the next level. \nYou will learn about local food systems\, what it means to be a farmer in New England\, and the next steps you can take toward starting your own farm business. \nThe workshop will also include a presentation on New Entry’s courses and services and a tour of the incubator farm! \nTo register click here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/explore-farming-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190815T164951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T164951Z
UID:31557-1568379600-1568383200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Attorney General Meeting on Overtime
DESCRIPTION:“I am writing to invite you to a meeting with State Representative Natalie Blais\, The Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development’s office\, and the Attorney General’s office to discuss the implications of the recent Chang Farm ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC). The meeting will occur on Friday\, September 13th at 1pm at Nourse Farms in Whately.  \nIn March\, the SJC ruled that workers involved in on-farm “preparation for market” activities are not exempt from overtime pay while doing tasks that are considered “preparation for market”. It had been the understanding for many years that market preparation was exempt from overtime requirements. \nThis ruling has had significant implications for many farms across the Commonwealth. The Attorney General’s office is responsible for enforcing these policies. At the request of State Representative Natalie Blais\, staff has agreed to meet with local farmers to give an overview of overtime rules and regulations and will do their best to answer questions to help you to understand the application of the ruling.  The Attorney General’s office will do their best to answer questions and provide clarification on the grey areas that exist in regards to what constitutes “preparation for market” activities versus other farm tasks which are covered by the overtime exemption. \nPlease note that the purpose of this meeting is not to discuss or argue the merits or logic of the SJC ruling as the ruling is beyond the control of these offices. Rather\, this meeting is intended to help you gain a clearer understanding of the implications of the ruling and how it will be enforced. \nPlease pass this invitation on to other farmers who might have an interest. \nIf you would like to attend please RSVP by September 9th\, 2019 to lily.wallace@mahouse.gov \nAny questions\, please let me know. \nBrad Mitchell \nMA Farm Bureau \n508.481.4766
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/attorney-general-meeting-on-overtime/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190826T194143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T194214Z
UID:31594-1566846000-1566849600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Right Animal\, Right Place\, Right Time
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Right Animal\, Right Place\, Right Time  \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 27th\, 2019 \nTime: 7:00pm to 8:00pm \nLocation: ONLINE \nCost: FREE!!! \nLivestock can be a wonderful tool for both farm profitability and ecological health of the farm\, if only managed correctly. Understanding the way animals behave\, and thinking of our role as orchestrating their movement through a habitat is critical to maintain the health of the animals and of the land. Join this webinar to explore the key considerations for ruminants\, pigs\, and poultry and ways they can be ecologically managed on the farm. \nPresenter: Steve Gabriel  of Wellspring Forest Farm in New York \nThe Webinar can be accessed by registering below: \nRegistration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2119803841754614284 \nWebinar ID: 907-005-635 \nTo Join the Webinar by Phone: 415-655-0060 access code: 118-986-808 \nAs always\, NOFA’s webinars are free and past episodes can be viewed on our YouTube page. If you want a reminder for this webinar\, feel free to contact me on 413-214-1237 or email me at anna@nofamass.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-right-animal-right-place-right-time/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190305T194107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T194107Z
UID:30187-1566122400-1566140400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Seed saving brings tremendous benefits to the willing gardener. Learn how seeds develop\, stay dormant\, and germinate. This hands-on workshop covers harvesting\, cleaning\, and storing a wide spectrum of native seeds. Spend time in the field observing and collecting seeds\, then practice cleaning. Take your seeds home at the end of class. Bring a lunch and dress appropriately for the field. \nProgram Code: HOR3205\nInstructor: Kate Stafford\nFee: $66 (Member) / $80 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: all certificates\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1; NOFA AOLCP: 5\nCosponsor: Ecological Landscape Alliance\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-saving-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190305T193809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T193809Z
UID:30185-1564509600-1564520400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Landscape Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Landscape ecology is the science of understanding the interaction of ecological processes on a multitude of scales and spatial patterns\, with an aim at improving and supporting these systems for a healthy environment. In this intro class\, we explore the principles of landscape ecology\, examine case studies\, and take a brief field walk to orient ourselves to thinking BIG! \nProgram Code: HOR8025\nFee: $40 (Member) / $48 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: all certificates\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1; NOFA AOLCP: 3\nCosponsor: Ecological Landscape Alliance\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-landscape-ecology/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190305T192715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T192715Z
UID:30178-1561284000-1561302000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Citizen Science with the Beecology Project
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Robert Gegear\, 2018 recipient of the Society’s Regional Impact Award\, for a hands-on workshop on pollinators. Learn to identify local bumblebee species and then use the Beecology Project phone app to collect and contribute bumblebee data from field observation. This class can be taken alone or in tandem with the Ecological Pollinator Conservation class. \nProgram Code: BOT1511\nInstructor: Robert Gegear\nFee: $66 (Member) / $80 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: all certificates\nCEU: NOFA AOLCP: 5\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/citizen-science-with-the-beecology-project/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190429T131546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T131546Z
UID:30765-1560330000-1560340800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Field Workshop: Soil sampling\, forage calculations\, plant identification\, grazing management
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 12\, 9 am to 12 noon\nWindmist Farm\, 71 Weeden Lane\, Jamestown\, RI\nTopics: Soil sampling\, forage calculations\, plant identification\, grazing management\nSpeakers: Andy Radin and Dr. Justine Deming\, URI \nRegister for this workshop at:\nhttps://goo.gl/forms/sFIqmM2oxieDkTdg2 or by emailing jean.king@uconn.edu\n\nThese workshops are part of a 2017-2020 USDA/NESARE Professional Development Program Grant\, a joint\nproject among the Universities of CT\, MA and RI.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/field-workshop-soil-sampling-forage-calculations-plant-identification-grazing-management/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190607T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190427T005132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190427T005132Z
UID:30747-1559896200-1559912400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Greater Quabbin Food Alliance Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Spring biannual Greater Quabbin Food Alliance meeting on June 7th! Come share your ideas with the community\, learn about local projects\, and join a network of farmers\, businesses\, and organizations working to strengthen local food economies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n8:30 AM: Coffee\, pastries and informal networking.\n9:00 AM -12:00 PM: Welcome\, lightning talks\, and working groups break out.\n12:00 -1:00 PM: Local lunch from Petersham Country Store & “Local Makers Market” \nAttendees are encouraged to bring local\, non-perishable\, handmade food and farm products to sell at the gathering. Some examples of local food and farm products include honey\, dried herbs\, soap\, maple syrup products\, wool products\, and candles. \nPlease contact AmeriCorps member Kat Kowalski with any questions about the market at kowalski@mountgrace.org.\nFor more information\, visit quabbinfoodalliance.wordpress.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greater-quabbin-food-alliance-spring-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190319T143537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T143627Z
UID:30367-1559865600-1560124799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Strolling of the Heifers Weekend
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of fun and education for the whole family\, built around the world-famous\, agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade. Come down to Brattleboro’s historic Main Street and dance to the MOOOsic on Saturday\, June 8! \nThe parade kicks off at 10 am sharp with scores of lovable heifer calves – groomed\, decorated and led by future farmers. The heifers are followed by farm animals\, bands\, tractors\, floats\, clowns and surprises. \nWhen it’s over\, follow the crowd to the Slow Living Expo for food\, entertainment\, animals\, tractors\, music and family fun — plus demonstrations\, a craft show and exhibits related to our mission of farm and food innovation. \nAnd that’s not all: Stroll Weekend starts Friday night\, June 7 with our Expo Festival featuring a culinary competition\, Gallery Walk\, music\, food\, fun and more. On Sunday\, June 9\, enjoy the Famous Farmers Breakfast\, the cycling Tour de Heifer and the Farm Tour. \nAlways rated one of Vermont’s Top 10 Summer Events! Visit the website for the full weekend schedule!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strolling-of-the-heifers-weekend-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190608
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20181001T194649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190427T004445Z
UID:28639-1559779200-1559951999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Slow Living Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:The ninth annual Slow Living Summit will take place in Brattleboro\, Vermont on Thursday\, June 6 and Friday\, June 7 2019. \nPresented by Strolling of the Heifers and Windham Grows\, the Summit’s focus is “The Future of Women in Food Entrepreneurship” and its goal is to bring together diverse entrepreneurs in the farm and food industries\, providing them with tools\, resources\, and mentorship they need to grow socially responsible businesses. \n“We invite and hope that people from ALL communities can join us for this year’s Summit\,” said Orly Munzing\, Founder of Strolling of the Heifers. “This year will focus on women’s stories\, but men\, women and non-binary people are part of those stories.” Panels this year include Law in the Era of #MeToo\, Non-traditional Financing for Women and Other Underserved Communities and How the Co-op Model Works for Women. \nSpeakers include economist\, author and Honor the Earth co-founder Winona LaDuke\, former Vermont gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist\, NPR’s Planet Money host Stacey Vanek Smith and Principal Founder of Breakthru Beverage\, Charles Merinoff.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/slow-living-summit-2019/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190601T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190305T183218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T183218Z
UID:30163-1559390400-1559403000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:An Ecological Approach to the Nursery and Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:Nursery and greenhouse plant production can maximize ecological processes and practices. This technical yet informal workshop explores how mimicking and building on natural systems can create a sustainable\, safe\, and successful operation. \nProgram Code: HOR4082\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $46 (Member) / $56 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1; MNLA MCH: .5; NOFA AOLCP: 3.5\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/an-ecological-approach-to-the-nursery-and-greenhouse-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190328T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T191604Z
UID:30525-1558789200-1558800000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:No-Till For Life Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Solidarity founder and farmer Ricky teaches regenerative\, soil building techniques for low maintenance\, highly productive gardens. Treating the soil as sacred results in nourishing food\, mitigates impacts of climate change\, and inspires a deeper relationship with that which sustains life. This event follows a free tour of the farm and education center. \n$35-$50 sliding scale fee. Please email solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org to register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/no-till-for-life-workshop/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190429T131426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T131426Z
UID:30762-1557910800-1557921600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Field Workshop: Plant identification\, forage calculations\, soil health/sampling\, stockpiling
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 15\, 9 am to 12 noon\nUMASS Hadley Farm\, 111 North Maple St\, Hadley\, MA\nTopics: Plant identification\, forage calculations\, soil health/sampling\, stockpiling\nSpeakers: Bob Skalbite and Dr. Masoud Hasemi\, UMASS \nRegister for this workshop at:\nhttps://goo.gl/forms/sFIqmM2oxieDkTdg2 or by emailing jean.king@uconn.edu\n\nThese workshops are part of a 2017-2020 USDA/NESARE Professional Development Program Grant\, a joint\nproject among the Universities of CT\, MA and RI.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/field-workshop-plant-identification-forage-calculations-soil-healthsampling-stockpiling/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190108T211507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T211507Z
UID:29439-1557856800-1557864000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Backyard Beekeepers
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting\, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary\, weather permitting. \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-backyard-beekeepers-4/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190409T133438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T141253Z
UID:30614-1557565200-1557579600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community's Plant Sale & Gardener's Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join GTC and the Springfield Food Policy Council on Saturday\, May 11 for an annual Plant Sale and Gardener’s Gathering. \nThere will be a wide selection of healthy vegetable and fruit starts (young plants ready to go in the ground) available\, along with many herbs and flowers. \nPrices range from $2.00 – $4.00 for seedlings\, and only $25.00 for a beautiful\, overflowing hanging basket. \nNEW offerings this year: Cauliflower\, Celery\, Rainbow Swiss Chard\, Leeks\, Poblano Peppers\, Rosa Bianca Eggplant\, White Star Eggplant\, Chocolate Mint and many more! We are also offering many of last year’s favorites\, such as Gandules\, Aji Dulce\, Kale\, Sungold Cherry Tomatoes\, and Lavender! \nWe encourage you to come shop the day of the sale! We will have a wide selection of plants available including wrapped gift plants\, just in time for Mother’s Day\, as well as free workshops thanks to our partnership with the Springfield Food Policy Council. GTC will host their Gardener’s Gathering from 10:00 – 12:00 — come meet your neighbors\, learn something new\, and celebrate spring! \nPlants are available to pre-order online before April 28th. To pay for pre-order plants by cash\, check\, of EBT\, download this form. For folks paying with a check\, please mail your form and payment or stop by the Farm Store. For folks paying with EBT or cash\, please bring your form and payment to our Walnut Street Farm Store at 200 Walnut St. on Wednesday or Thursday from 11:00am – 6:00pm. You can use your SNAP benefits to purchase any vegetable\, fruit or herb plant!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-communitys-plant-sale-gardeners-gathering/
LOCATION:Gardening the Community\, 200 Walnut Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190402T142304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T142747Z
UID:30555-1557336600-1557343800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing on APR Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Agricultural Resources will hold a public hearing on amendment of 330 CMR 22.00. The Department is proposing changes to address the transfer and sale of a parcel protected by an APR. \nThe revised regulations will provide APR landowners with a clearer understanding of their requirements at the time of transfer\, the Department’s process for review and their rights to withdraw and appeal the Department’s decision. \nTestimony may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing. Written testimonies or comments will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on Friday\, May 10\, 2019 by email to dorothy.du@mass.gov or by mail to Dorothy Du\, 251 Causeway Street\, 5th floor\, Boston\, MA 02114-2151. \nThe proposed regulation and a redline comparison version are available on the MDAR website:\n330 CMR 22:00 Proposed Regulations\n330 CMR 22:00 Redline\nor may be obtained by calling Dorothy Du at 617-626-1741. \nFor special accommodations for this event or to obtain this information in an alternative format\, you may contact the ADA coordinator at 617-626-1710.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/public-hearing-on-apr-regulations/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, Allen Meeting Room\, 12 Olive St\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190422T120250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T120250Z
UID:30716-1557244800-1557252000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Conservation workshop
DESCRIPTION:Conservation workshop for Hampden/Hampshire Counties farmers and forest land owners planned \nThe Hampden/Hampshire Counties Conservation Districts will host a workshop where farmers and forest land owners can learn about programs that offer technical and financial assistance to help them address natural resource concerns on their land. The workshop\, titled Conservation Planning\, Practices and Programs\, will be held on Tuesday\, May 7\, 2019\, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM\, 195 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA 01035. \nMeet representatives from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Hampden/Hampshire Counties Conservation Districts who will present information about conservation planning\, conservation practices and how to access federal conservation programs. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and pick up literature. \nThe session is free and open to the public. For more information\, or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact Barbara Miller\, 413-628-4596.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/conservation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190429T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T205142
CREATED:20190115T160213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T160213Z
UID:29617-1556526600-1556542800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nutritional management of pasture raised animals
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 29\, 2019 8:30 am to 1 pm |\nNutritional management of pasture raised animals Topics: Pasturing versus confinement systems\, nutritional challenges of raising animals on pasture\, multi species grazing\, forage quality \nA certificate of participation from University of Connecticut Extension will be awarded to each person who completes the three classroom workshops and at least one of the field workshops. \nRegister for any or all of the workshops at https://goo.gl/forms/sFIqmM2oxieDkTdg2 or by emailing jean.king@uconn.edu. \nWinter weather policy: February and March workshops each have a designated Snow Date. In the event of inclement weather those registered will receive an email by 5 pm of the previous day. Changes will also be posted on our website
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nutritional-management-of-pasture-raised-animals/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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