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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190108T211507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T211507Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190429T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190322T125042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T140447Z
UID:30431-1555941600-1555965000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Managing People: Skill-building for Supervisors and Crew Leaders
DESCRIPTION:(Para Español\, haga click aquí.) \nGet the best out of your farm team in 2019! \nManaging people is a skill that can be learned\, much like operating equipment or growing crops. Farmers often expect themselves or their employees to learn such skills on their own\, but most of us are not born with people management skills and benefit from coaching. Labor is one of your farm’s biggest expenses and greatest assets – how well are you managing it? \nJoin us for this two-part workshop series to build your leadership\, communication\, and people management skills. Presenters Richard Stup and Ethan Grundberg of Cornell bring extensive combined experience in agricultural workforce management. Spanish/English interpreting will be available upon request. Participants may attend one or both workshops; all participants are encouraged to stay for dinner and networking from 5-5:30pm. \nPlease register (below) by Friday\, April 19th. Cost is $15 to attend both workshops\, or $10 to attend one workshop\, and a $5 discount is available for additional attendees from the same farm. Scholarships are also available if financial support is needed to enable farm employees to attend. Contact Kristen at 413-665-7100 x12 to let us know if you are interested in a scholarship\, to request Spanish/English interpreting\, or with any other questions. \nWorkshop 1\, 2-5pm: Leading and motivating employees\nThis session will help you identify the skills needed to be a great supervisor of people\, and begin to develop and apply these skills on your farm. You will learn strategies for effective leadership and communication\, assessing performance problems\, supervising a multicultural or multilingual staff\, and strengthening employees’ motivation and commitment to the farm. \nDinner for all attendees: 5-5:30pm \nWorkshop 2\, 5:30-8:30pm: Managing performance and training\nOne of the biggest challenges of being a supervisor is effectively communicating performance expectations to employees and ensuring that those expectations are carried out. This session will delve more deeply into effective strategies for training employees\, setting clear expectations\, and providing feedback to get the best out of your staff. \nRegister here (or by emailing Kristen):  \n\n \n\n\n\nChoose Attendance Option\n\n\nBoth Workshops $15.00 USDWorkshop 1: Leading & Motivating Employees $10.00 USDWorkshop 2: Managing Performance & Training $10.00 USDAdditional Attendee- Both Workshops $10.00 USDAdditional Attendee- Workshop 1: Leading & Motivating Employees $5.00 USDAdditional Attendee- Workshop 2: Managing Performance & Training $5.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name of attendee:\n\n\n\n\n\nEnter farm/business name:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWorkshop presenters: \nRichard Stup\, Director of the Cornell University Ag Workforce Development Program\, focuses on human resource management\, enhancing employee engagement\, regulatory compliance\, and leadership development at the farm level. Prior to joining Cornell University\, Richard Stup founded Ag Workforce Development\, a firm focused on improving individual and team performance through organization development and technology solutions. Earlier in his career\, Richard was an Extension specialist with Penn State University\, where he led the Dairy Alliance team and developed award-winning educational programming in human resource management. He earned his doctorate from Penn State in the field of Workforce Education and Development\, including innovative research into the effects of human resource management on farm employee organizational commitment. \nEthan Grundberg works as Cornell Cooperative Extension Vegetable Specialist in the Hudson Valley. Before coming to Cornell\, Ethan worked as farm manager at Allandale Farm\, a 40-acre diversified vegetable farm in eastern Massachusetts with a multicultural and multilingual staff. Prior to that\, he studied Latin American History at the University of Iowa and earned his Master’s in agroecology and vegetable production at the University of California\, Davis. He then managed the university’s research fields\, providing instruction in safe equipment use to student employees\, before returning east to work for as technical assistance and incubator farm coordinator for the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Other experiences that have informed his work include positions supporting community gardens in New York City and working in the northern coffee-growing region of Nicaragua\, where he honed his Spanish.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/managing-people-skill-building-for-supervisors-and-crew-leaders/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190417T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190211T162500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T013754Z
UID:29847-1555518600-1555529400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop: Serving Social and Economic Justice on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry! This event is full for the general public. We have some reserved spaces left for farmers. Please email Stevie for more information\, with questions\, or to RSVP: stevie@buylocalfood.org\n\n\n\nHow can we contribute to economic and social justice?\nMany farmers have asked some version of this question before. We are\, by nature of our work\, invested in our communities. But as you know well\, farming is hard\, time-consuming work\, often with limited financial rewards; aligning our social justice principles with the day-to-day grind of the farm is a constant struggle. This challenge is only greater in low wealth communities\, where people are often without the means to afford and access healthy\, sustainably grown food. \nThis workshop is geared towards farmers who want to engage in dialogue about how we\, as part of this larger food system\, can create change within our work that positively impacts your farm’s resiliency. Examples include social justice issues on the farm\, creating community partnerships\, and providing local food to low income customers–especially in light of the $8.3 million in SNAP dollars spent on local foods since the creation of HIP. \nLeah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm with Maggie Cheney and D. Rooney of Rock Steady Farm & Flowers will draw from their experiences\, research\, and community connections including work from Soul Fire’s recently published manual “Sowing the Seeds of Food Justice”. They will discuss how they make their farms financially viable and socially responsible; we will dive into food distribution models\, cooperative ownership\, and methods of community collaboration. There will be small group discussion and attendees will walk away inspired by and ready to take steps towards implementing changes in their work. \n\nNorthampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, 4:30 – 7:30pm\nCost for the workshop is free. Food will be provided. Email or call Stevie (413-665-7100) if you have questions about the workshop or location accessibility.   \n\nAbout the Presenters:\n \nRock Steady Farm & Flowers is a for-profit farm located in Millerton\, NY. “We use holistic farming practices that allow us to grow high quality vegetables\, cut flowers\, and herbs for a diverse array of market outlets. We manage a total of 12 acres: two in flowers\, six in veggies\, and over four acres of rotational cover crop. We have diversified customers including our 225 person CSA\, floral designers\, restaurants\, food pantries\, social justice non-profits\, and design for special events in the Hudson Valley and New York City” \n“Our farm is grounded in close partnerships with other land based projects\, neighbors\, and non-profits who are also working to build equity in our region and beyond. We are a growing cooperatively-owned farm\, with opportunities for equity for staff members after a trial period. Our farm both shares land and feeds the kitchen of the The Watershed Center\, a social justice retreat and resource center for change-makers. This partnership\, as well as partnership with the Northeast Community Center in Millerton\, provides job-training and volunteer opportunities for a diversity of youth and adults throughout the season. Additionally\, we have a growing relationship with Callen-Lorde\, an LGBTQ community health center in NYC as well as The LGBTQ Center.” \n \n\n\nSoul Fire Farm ” is a BIPOC-centered community farm committed to ending racism and injustice in the food system. We raise and distribute life-giving food as a means to end food apartheid. With deep reverence for the land and wisdom of our ancestors\, we work to reclaim our collective right to belong to the earth and to have agency in the food system. We bring diverse communities together on this healing land to share skills on sustainable agriculture\, natural building\, spiritual activism\, health\, and environmental justice. We are training the next generation of activist-farmers and strengthening the movements for food sovereignty and community self-determination.” \n\n \nThis workshop is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award 2016-70017-25423.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-serving-social-and-economic-justice-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190305T181935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T181935Z
UID:30152-1555149600-1555160400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tips and Techniques for Healthy Seedling Starts
DESCRIPTION:Healthy plants and gardens begin with healthy seedlings. Come learn some basic yet critical propagation techniques for successful seedling starts. We begin with a brief overview of propagation terminology and science and continue in the greenhouse with hands-on demonstrations and experience. Plan to get your hands dirty and leave with some healthy native seedling starts! \nProgram Code: HOR3132\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $40 (Member) / $48 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1; MNLA MCH: .5; NOFA AOLCP: 3\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tips-and-techniques-for-healthy-seedling-starts/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190108T212227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T212533Z
UID:29447-1554832800-1554840000@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-3/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190305T170841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T170841Z
UID:30135-1554544800-1554562800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie: Home Orchard Management
DESCRIPTION:Home Orchard Establishment & Basics (Classroom) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00\nHome Orchard Pest Management (Hands-on workshop) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, April 6\, 2019 led by Dr. Jaime Piñero & Ms. Liz Garofalo\nRed Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA 01331 \nMorning: Horticultural topics covered will be the basics of planting fruit trees\, including site selection\, choice of variety and rootstock\, planting best practices\, tree training and pruning\, fertilization and ongoing fruit tree care. (In-depth pest management will be covered in the afternoon session.) If weather permits\, there will be a hands-on demonstration of planting fruit trees at Red Apple Farm. \nAfternoon: One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on\, scouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc.\, will be covered. \nThe workshops will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. If attending both workshops\, please bring a bag lunch. \nFee $50 per workshop or attend both for reduced price of $90. To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-home-orchard-management/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190403T192337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T192420Z
UID:30583-1554458400-1554465600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Planning\, Practices\, and Programs
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Planning\, Practices\, and Programs. A workshop for farmers and forest land owners Friday\, April 5\, 2019 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Deerfield Town Hall 8 Conway Street\, South Deerfield\, Mass. \nAre you a farmer or farmland or forestland owner? The Franklin Conservation District invites you to attend a workshop to learn about programs that offer technical and financial assistance to help you address natural resource concerns on your land. Meet representatives from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Franklin Conservation District 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. \nSpeakers:\nBarbara Miller\, retired State Resource Conservationist\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Rita Thibodeau\, District Conservationist\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\nCarolyn Ness\, Franklin Conservation District \nThe session is free and open to the public.\nFor more information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact Barbara Miller\, 413-628-4596.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/conservation-planning-practices-and-programs/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190305T181715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T181715Z
UID:30150-1554316200-1554325200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant-Insect Co-evolution
DESCRIPTION:How do plants defend themselves from insects\, and how effective are these defenses? Come learn about insect life cycles\, orders\, and distinguishing features that they have adapted through co-evolution with plants. This class includes discussion about the native plant-native pollinator relationship\, as well as an outdoor study to examine signs of insects on the landscape. \nProgram Code: BOT1508\nInstructor: George LoCascio\nFee: $33 (Member) / $40 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: all certificates\nCEU: MALP MCLP: .5 MNLA MCH: .5 NOFA AOLCP: 2.5 SAF CFE: 2.5 (Cat.2)\nCosponsor: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-insect-co-evolution/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190328T190709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T190709Z
UID:30519-1554195600-1554220800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm to Institution Wholesaling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer looking to deepen your understanding of whether you are financially and operationally prepared to engage wholesale buyers? If so\, this workshop is for you! \nJoin the Farm to Institution Summit for a FREE training program led and developed by Kitchen Table Consultants\, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. You’ll leave this workshop feeling empowered with tools that provide solutions for success and help break down the barriers to institutional sales for small farms. \nThe agenda includes: (1) six modules to get your head around what to expect with courting buyers\, how you might need to change your operation to increase opportunity\, crop costing at scale and goal margins\, budgeting for the wholesale enterprise on top of your whole farm budget; (2) intensive group work where everyone is engaged and eager to learn; (3) access to farm + food maker consultants with many years experience; (4) simplified project planning for attaining big goals; and (5) a printed course manual and flash drive with the entire toolkit. \nParticipation is limited to 20 attendees for this workshop (registration required). \nThis workshop is intended for farmers with three seasons of experience or more. It is recommended that farmer attendees have an accounting system in place and be familiar with it at an intermediate level (i.e.\, able to generate and read Profit + Loss reports). Although the workshop is designed for farmers\, service providers are welcome\, as there will be some modules on sales to all institutions with some specific attention toward farm to school.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-institution-wholesaling-workshop/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Campus Center\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst \, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Farm to Institution Summit":MAILTO:summit@farmtoinst.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190402
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190323T154440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T154954Z
UID:30448-1554076800-1554163199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grant Deadline: Rural Energy for American Program (REAP)
DESCRIPTION:The next REAP deadline for renewable energy & energy efficiency grants and loan guarantees is April 1\, 2019. This round is unrestricted and open to projects of all sizes. \nVisit the website for more information or watch this free webinar. You can also reach out to the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program for assistance with your application/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grant-deadline-rural-energy-for-american-program-reap/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190327T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190308T011827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T011827Z
UID:30208-1553697000-1553707800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Local Food Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Food Connects will hold its annual Local Food Trade Show on Wednesday\, March 27 from 2:30 to 5:30 pm at Stonewall Farm. This event brings together local farmers\, producers\, and wholesale buyers from southern Vermont and New Hampshire. \nEven though this area is abundant in high quality\, locally produced food\, it is sometimes difficult for wholesale buyers to access these products. Food Connects\, an aggregation and distribution food hub operating in southern Vermont and New Hampshire\, makes it easy for buyers to purchase hundreds of local products from dozens of local producers.  \nThis trade show highlights products from area farmers and value-added producers who sell through Food Connects. Wholesale buyers working in schools\, hospitals\, retail\, restaurants\, and other institutions will have the opportunity to sample local products and meet regional food producers. \nReserve online – deadline March 20th!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-food-trade-show/
LOCATION:Stonewall Farm\, 242 Chesterfield Road\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190108T213815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214646Z
UID:29468-1553331600-1553356800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Management
DESCRIPTION:This workshop covers complementary sprays backed by biodiversity and soil health to set the stage for successfully growing tree fruit here. Learn how fungal disease becomes manageable with wise variety choices and enhanced soil biology. Even major insect challenges can be resolved safely. Bring a bag lunch. Members: $110\, Non-Members: $125 \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/home-orchard-management/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190304T202126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T202126Z
UID:30117-1553004000-1553014800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Holistic Financial Planning
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Holistic Financial Planning\nTuesday\, March 19\, 2:00-5:00PM \nHolistic Management is a values based decision making framework that helps us optimize our work toward social\, economic and ecological wellbeing. This course introduces the important ideas in Holistic Financial planning- planning for profit first\, sorting expenditures for impact\, testing strategies\, and proactively monitoring leading indicators and adjusting plans to ensure outcomes. Learn more.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-holistic-financial-planning/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20181126T195428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T180633Z
UID:29124-1552917600-1552928400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Reaching the End Consumer
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield \n\nAs a wholesale farmer and value added producer\, it’s a challenge to know your customer and what they want because often\, we don’t get a chance to speak directly with the end consumer. \nBuyers\, distributors\, and brokers play a crucial role as intermediaries – knowing what the customer wants and from which producer to supply those products. We invited three people who work in this industry to sit on a panel in March to give farmers and producers some insight about their customers. What are they looking for? What do they wish farmers would know about selling\, packaging\, and marketing their products in retail settings? \n\nAbout the Panelists:\nHenry Kryeski of River Valley Market\, Dan Reilly of Equinox Food Brokers\, and Gideon Burdick of Red Tomato \n\nRegister for Workshop Panel\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-reaching-the-end-consumer/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190226T140241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T140241Z
UID:30073-1552730400-1552744800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Grafting
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series \nFruit Tree Grafting: A Hands-on Workshop \nSaturday\, March 16\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. led by Dr. Wes Autio\nUMass Cold Spring Orchard\, 391 Sabin Street\, Belchertown\, MA \nMany people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting – they are not grown from seed.  For horticultural enthusiasts\, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a hands-on workshop on “bench grafting” and “cleft grafting” of apple trees.  Other grafting techniques will be discussed.  Proper tools and sharpening techniques will be included.  All workshop participants will graft several types of apple trees to take home! \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. Bring a bag lunch. \nFee $100. To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fruit-tree-grafting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190108T213639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214758Z
UID:29466-1552726800-1552752000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beekeeping 101: An Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:This all-day program will give first year beekeepers the tools they need to start off their new hobby on the right foot. Topics will include honey bee biology\, equipment\, hive installation methods\, basic pest management\, honey and wax harvesting\, and hive management through the seasons. A hands-on demonstration of installing a hive will follow this talk at a later date depending on the arrival date of the bees. Price includes lunch. Members: $65\, Non-Members: $75 \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/beekeeping-101-an-introduction-to-backyard-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190317
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190307T201358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T201358Z
UID:30205-1552694400-1552780799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA-NH 17th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NH 17th Annual Winter Conference \nREGISTER HERE    Bonus! Register by 3/10 to win a $50 Fedco gift card \nSaturday\, March 16th 2019\nMerrimack Valley High School\n106 Village Street\, Concord\, NH 03303\nwith Ben Hartman as keynote & presenter\nFor directions to Merrimack Valley High School click here \n50+ Workshops\nGreen Market Fair\nOrganic & Locally Sourced Meals\nBook Signings \nQuestions & Comments? Contact Monica Rico\, NOFA-NH Winter Conference Coordinator\, via email: winterconference@nofanh.org \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-nh-17th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190304T163417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T163417Z
UID:30110-1552572000-1552579200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: USDA Rural Development Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the USDA Rural Development Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session. This will be an opportunity to provide feedback on the implementation of VAPG (and any other RD programs) in addition to us submitting written recommendations to the USDA. \nDate: March 14\, 2019 \nLocation: Webinar  \nTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST \nWe will share more information as we learn more\, but in the meantime – save the date! \nAt this moment AMS is not going to be doing a listening session that would cover our issues\, however they are hosting one on the hemp production provisions in the farm bill. The hemp listening session save the date is as follows: \nDate: March 13\, 2019 \nLocation: Webinar \nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-usda-rural-development-farm-bill-implementation-listening-session/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190115T161505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T203554Z
UID:29628-1552554000-1552582800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only official FDA-recognized produce safety training to help growers implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and understand their responsibilities under new Federal regulations. Whether you have a farm that is fully covered by the law or a small\, exempt farm and you’re just looking for information\, this training is for you. The PSA Grower Training Course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’ The training is also required for participation in Massachusetts’ Commonwealth Quality Program. Trainings are presented by UMass Extension and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and co-hosted by several different community organizations. These programs are funded in part by a grant from the USDA. \nRegistration: Cost is $40 for each program and includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value)\, a Certificate of Course attendance from AFDO ($35 value)\, and lunch and refreshments. Click here to register.\n \nClick here for more information. \nWhen: Thursday\, March 14\, 9am-5pm\nWhere: Stockbridge Town Hall\, 50 Main St.\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262 \nQuestions? Contact for all programs: Lisa McKeag\,lmckeag@umass.edu\, (413) 545-1051
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-series-5/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20181126T191121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T194201Z
UID:29117-1552485600-1552496400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Value Added Marketing - What to Expect When Scaling Up
DESCRIPTION:Location: CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA \nFor farmers who produce packaged products currently or are looking towards the future of selling in larger retail stores\, through regional distributors or other larger markets. From honey to salsa\, from grass-fed meat and dairy to salad greens\, what are the benefits and detriments one should know about bigger companies and what to do if you are approached by an investor? Plus\, what are the current industry marketing trends that have been shaped by our craft and small farm movements and how are those industries beginning to shape us? \nAbout the Presenter\n\n \nSara Talcott a marketing communications and branding specialist with over 10 years of experience leading marketing for brands like Chobani and Maple Hill Creamery. She is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Community Foundation of Western MA. You can find out more information about her work in farm product marketing here.  \n\n\n\nCost for individual workshops is $15 and $10 for additional attendees from your farm. Local Hero Members receive 20% off attendance. Food will be provided. Scholarships are available if cost is a barrier to attending. \nWant to receive individualized consultations? Workshop attendees are eligible to receive priority funding from CISA to fully or partially cover the costs of one on one support from our presenters. \n \n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose Attendance Option\n\n\nNon-Member First Attendee $15.00 USDNon-Member Additional Attendee $10.00 USDLH Member First Attendee $12.00 USDLH Member Additional Attendee $8.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\nEnter farm/business name:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWe want our workshops to be accessible! If there’s a barrier that is keeping you from coming (transportation\, childcare\, registration cost\, etc.) or an accommodation that would make this a more comfortable space\, please get in touch and we will do our best to work with you to address it. Please contact Stevie (email: stevie@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100. Para español\, contacta Mia – 413-665-7100 o mia@buylocalfood.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-value-added-marketing-what-to-expect-when-scaling-up/
LOCATION:CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190108T210021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T211204Z
UID:29431-1552413600-1552420800@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-2/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190304T201839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T201839Z
UID:30114-1552399200-1552410000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bookkeeping for Farmers Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Bookkeeping for Farmers Part 2\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2:00-5:00PM \nIn part 2 we cover practicalities like writing checks and paying bills\, recording payroll and labor (including 1099 reporting)\, recording loans\, grants\, and repayment\, and organizing tax documents for your accountants well as how to run and use reports to improve your business. Once again\, we will have plenty of time for discussion. Learn more.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bookkeeping-for-farmers-part-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190131T212004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T212041Z
UID:29844-1552392000-1552395600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Employment Law for Farmers in Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series\n\nTuesday\, March 12\, 12:00 PM EST: Employment Law for Farmers in Rhode Island. Erica Kyzmir-McKeon\, CLF Senior Fellow & Attorney\, and Gina A. DiCenso\, Attorney at Law. Register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-employment-law-for-farmers-in-rhode-island/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190115T143748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T143748Z
UID:29589-1552384800-1552402800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nAttendees of this workshop will: \n\nLearn the basic components of a Massachusetts Commonwealth Quality Program food safety plan.\nPractice writing a standard operating procedure for common on-farm activities to improve efficiency and food safety on your farm.\nPrepare a water distribution map\, which is required for your CQP food safety plan.\nLearn methods of traceability for your produce and understand what methods might work for your farm.\nGet started on a food safety plan with help from the experts at UMass Extension and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR).\n\nWorkshop is limited to 25 attendees. \nInstructors:\n\nLisa McKeag\, UMass Extension Vegetable Program\nMichael Botelho and members of the MDAR Produce Safety Team\n\n\nEvent location: \n\nMassachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters\, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd.\, Westborough\, MA\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n$30\, includes lunch and parking. Limited to 25 attendees. Pre-registration required: Click here to register for this event online. To register by phone\, please call the UMass Vegetable Program at (413) 577-3976. \nMail payment or pay at the door. Bulk payments may be made if you are attending more than one workshop in this series or if you are paying for multiple attendees. Please make checks out to “UMass” and send to: \nUMass Extension Vegetable Program\n230 Stockbridge Rd.\nFrench Hall Room 306\nAmherst\, MA 01003 \nClick here to request special accommodations for this event. \nQuestions? Contact the UMass Vegetable Program\, umassveg@umass.edu\, (413) 577-3976
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-planning-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T004535
CREATED:20190115T160027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T160027Z
UID:29615-1552293000-1552309200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Properly managing your existing pasture
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 11\, 2019 8:30 am to 1 pm \n(Snow Date: March 13\, 2019)\nProperly managing your existing pasture Topics: Grazing management\, forage calculations\, pasture design and infrastructure \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
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/properly-managing-your-existing-pasture/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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