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SUMMARY:APR Landowner Webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you farm or own APR land\, please join Commissioner Randle and the APR Stewardship Team for a webinar covering policies\, guidelines and resources relevant to APR constituents. RSVP in advance\, here. \nPlease send your Q&A in advance to Kristina.Smith@mass.gov \nFor translation/interpretation services\, please submit your request to Rebecca.Davidson@mass.gov by March 26th. Requests made after March 26th will be considered but may not be possible to fill. \nIf you require assistance to participate in this meeting you may submit a reasonable accommodation request to MDAR’s ADA Coordinator. In your request\, please include a description of the accommodation you will need with as much detail as possible. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please note that last minute requests will be accepted\, but we may be unable to fulfill the request. Please send your requests to: Gabriella Knight\, ADA and Diversity Manager at Gabriella.Knight@mass.gov or call (857)-268-0629. This webinar will be available to watch as a recording after the live event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/apr-landowner-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
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SUMMARY:MDAR’s First Annual Agricultural Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Non-profit agricultural stakeholders and service providers including our Federal-State Partners will be offering the Massachusetts agricultural farming community up-to-date timely resource information. The material presented will include material on services\, funding information\, and technical assistance programs to provide a ‘One-Stop Shopping’ resource opportunity for those that attend. The Fair’s goal is to assist in making the agricultural industries in Massachusetts sustainable and viable. There is no fee to participate and locally sourced snacks will be provided throughout the day. \nLet us know you are coming by filling out this form. Registration is not required\, but would be greatly appreciated to get an accurate count of attendees. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Friday\, April 12th\, 2024\, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM\nLocation: Mass Wildlife Field Headquarters\, Westborough.\nFor more details on location and directions\, click here.\n\nFor more information please contact Mary Jordan\, at mary.jordan@mass.gov or 617-459-8747.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdars-first-annual-agricultural-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Mass Wildlife Field Headquarters\, Westborough
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240328T204003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T124816Z
UID:46456-1713016800-1713027600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Awareness Through Movement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is broadly geared towards farm workers and those who work in physically intensive or outdoor environments. You can expect to be guided through lessons containing a variety of movements around the theme of organizing yourself to go towards and away from the ground. This workshop also provides learning tools to introduce ease in the use of your hands. With a new growing season approaching\, this is an opportune time to practice holding and inhabiting yourself with ease even in rigorous and repetitive work. This workshop aims to contribute to your longevity in sustaining farming\, gardening\, or general outdoor work! \nDetails: \n\nTime: 2:00-5:00 pm\nWhen: April 13th\, 2024\nWhere: Studio Firenze (140 Pine St\, Florence\, MA)\n\nRegister and read more information here. We ask that folks please register in advance.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/awareness-through-movement-workshop/
LOCATION:Studio Firenze\, 140 Pine St\, Florence\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240401T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T175951Z
UID:46467-1713196800-1713207600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Indian Line Farm: Opening Meeting\, Season Extension and Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Calling all farm workers\, farm apprentices\, and agri-curious people! Western Mass/Hudson Valley CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) invites you to their 2024 season of on-farm workshops. Come see a new farm\, learn new skills\, meet other people interested in farming\, and socialize. These visits are open to all!  \nThe first workshop is at Indian Line Farm in Great Barrington\, Monday April 15\, 4-6 PM with a social potluck at 6 PM. All farm visits are on Mondays. See a full schedule of all nine events here. \nIndian Line Farm grows approximately 5 acres of vegetables for our CSA\, one market and a few stores and restaurants. We sell year round. We utilize 3- 30×96 greenhouses to produce heat loving crops early and to achieve winter/late fall/spring production of various greens\, radishes\, cilantro\, scallions and carrots. The tour will include a basic introduction to the farm\, greenhouse management and scheduling\, grafting tomatoes\, and soil health under plastic. We will also take a look at our new 8′ deer exclusion fence and the economics of that investment. As this will be the first visit of the season we will also do introductions and orient all apprentices to the CRAFT program as a whole. Click here for more information. \nFarm Tour: Monday\, April 15 – 4PM-6PM  \nPotluck and Discussion: 6PM-7PM  \nLocation: Indian Line Farm\, 57 Jug End Rd\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/indian-line-farm-opening-meeting-season-extension-and-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Indian Line Farm\, 57 Jug End Rd\, Great Barrington\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240411T121701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T121701Z
UID:46571-1713276000-1713279600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Safety at Work: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Agriculture Industry
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on the importance of addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the agriculture industry with a specific focus on farm workers and migrant workers. The webinar will discuss how GBVH impacts worker health and safety and different methods of addressing and preventing GBVH in the world of work. Speakers will include farm workers\, migrant workers\, and representatives from Centro de los Derechos del Migrante\, Inc. (CDM)\, Justice for Migrant Women (J4MW)\, Coalition of Immokalee Workers\, BASTA Coalition of Washington\, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Spanish interpretation will be available. \n Please register here to attend the webinar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/safety-at-work-addressing-gender-based-violence-and-harassment-in-the-agriculture-industry/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240411T123717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T123819Z
UID:46573-1713895200-1713900600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Land Access for New Farmers in Massachusetts: A Farmer Learning Circle!
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nLand access for new farmers plays a vital role in promoting sustainable agriculture practices\, building climate resilience\, and fostering responsible land stewardship through effective record-keeping and informed decision-making. \nJoin us for a conversation about land access for beginning and small-scale farmers in New England. In a region where the average cost of an acre of land exceeds $330\,000\, securing a farmstead can feel like a daunting and prolonged journey. Click here for more information! \nDuring this Farmer Learning Circle\, we’ll learn from the diverse experiences of farmers who have successfully navigated the process of finding their agricultural haven. Four seasoned farmers will share their personal stories\, each offering unique insights gained from their distinct paths to land access. From leasing agreements with non-profits to negotiating with family members and navigating intricate legal landscapes\, our panelists will provide invaluable guidance on dealing with various scenarios. Discover the intricacies of handshake leases\, learn to identify red flags indicating unsuitable land\, and gain practical tips for managing tricky situations. \nTopics of discussion will include leasing from non-profits\, collaborative land sharing arrangements\, effective communication with landlords\, investing in non-owned land\, infrastructure considerations\, the process of purchasing a farm using FSA loans\, the significance of long-term leases such as 99-year leases\, and much more. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from the firsthand experiences of farmers who have traversed the challenging terrain of land access. Join us as we shed light on this vital aspect of farming! \n\nFarmers leading the Panel:\n\nShaunia Flowers\, 2 Cents Homegrown\, Springfield MA.\nTerry O’Brien\,  Hungry Heart Farm\, Kingston\, NH\nChris Grant\, Grant Family Farm\, West Newbury\, MA\nStacey Apple\, Iron Ox Farm\, Hamilton\, MA\n\nEvent Details:  \n\nTuesday\, April 23\, 6-7:30pm\nLocation: Remote (Zoom)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/land-access-for-new-farmers-in-massachusetts-a-farmer-learning-circle/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240227T125658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T131056Z
UID:46127-1714309200-1714320000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:No-till Gardens and Farms: Healthy Soil\, Heal Climate
DESCRIPTION:An experiential learning packed afternoon suitable to farmers or enthusiastic gardeners seeking to learn and use no-till methods that use simple tools\, build healthy soil\, reduce labor and cost inputs\, and promote climate resilience. A perfect time of year to learn and introduce several techniques that build healthy soil. Led by Seeds of Solidarity farmer\, co-founder Ricky Baruc\, known for his no-till farming successes and invigorating teaching style. Pre-registration required. Sliding scale: $35 to $60. Proceeds will be donated to 1for3.org to support their school and community gardening programs for Palestinians in the West Bank. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register. \nSunday April 28\, 1-4PM \nVisit Seeds of Solidarity’s website for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/no-till-gardens-and-farms-healthy-soil-heal-climate/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240425T164845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T164845Z
UID:46723-1714402800-1714410000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring field walk at Riverland Farm
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about interseeded clover as a way to maximize cover cropping on vegetable farms! \nJoin us — American Farmland Trust\, Emily Landeck of Riverland Farm\, Ash Loehr of Hurricane Flats\, and Lincoln Fishman of Sawyer Farm—  for a spring field walk. \nAs vegetable growers in New England\, short growing seasons and high land prices make it challenging to fit in cover crops. This is particularly a true for crops harvested late into the fall\, like brassicas.  Brussels sprouts from Riverland are locally famous\, and Emily has been having luck interseeding dutch white clover into recently established Brussels sprouts.  Let’s walk out and take a look at the results this spring! \nIf you have experience interseeding cover crops into late summer crops\, we hope you’ll join us for a good conversation to share both successes and failures. Or if you are curious to learn more about the technique\, come and learn! \n\nDate: April 29th\, 2024 from 3 to 5 pm\nAddress: Riverland Farm\, 211 River Rd\, Sunderland\, MA 01375\nParking: Please park along the road by the Riverland Farm sign\n\nPlease RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/xwPMg9yEkN \n\nEmily Landeck recently became Director of Farm Programs at Hampshire College Farm and operates Riverland Farm in Sunderland.  She has been working on adding cover crops to a tight vegetable rotation while producing beautiful organic vegetables for regional wholesale markets. \nLincoln Fishman and Ash Loehr will join us for the conversation.  Lincoln has been developing systems for reducing tillage by utilizing dutch white clover\, and recently co-founded Momentum Ag\, an organization dedicated to on-farm research to help farmers implement and optimize climate-smart innovations.  Ash has a lot of experience interseeding cover crops at Hurricane Flats in South Royalton\, VT where they grow organic vegetables\, culinary herbs\, and popcorn\, for sale at their farm store and local markets. \nQUESTIONS?  Contact Julie Fine at American Farmland Trust\, jfine@farmland.org\, 413-531-0425
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-field-walk-at-riverland-farm/
LOCATION:Riverland Farm\, 211 River Rd\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240420T084156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T124325Z
UID:46685-1715004000-1715007600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers' market staff (session one)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Monday\, May 6\, 2:00-3:15pm or Thursday\, May 9\, 10:30-11:45am. \n\nRegister here for Session 1 on May 6th!\nRegister here for Session 2 May 9th!\n\nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-one/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240401T180313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T180313Z
UID:46472-1715011200-1715022000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Caretaker Farm: Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:What is soil? What defines the quality of soil? How do you determine the quality of your soil? How do you try to preserve and improve your soil? During the visit to Caretaker Farm we will discuss the importance of soil health for the sustainability of your farm. We will also tour the land and observe how our soil health fits into the environmental sustainability of the farm. \nCaretaker Farm is a 34-acre diversified farm that includes a 270 family vegetable CSA\, a bakery\, bees\, chickens\, pigs\, ponds\, pastures\, hills\, forest\, and a stream. Click here for more information. \nDate: Monday\, May 6\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA 01267
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/caretaker-farm-soil-health/
LOCATION:Caretaker Farm\, 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240420T093019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T124506Z
UID:46690-1715250600-1715254200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers’ market staff (session two)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Monday\, May 6\, 2:00-3:15pm or Thursday\, May 9\, 10:30-11:45am. \n\nRegister here for Session 1 on May 6th!\nRegister here for Session 2 May 9th!\n\nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-two/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240227T133639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T133639Z
UID:46144-1715418000-1715428800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the new normal- power equipment and implements on the farm and homestead
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you confused on how to enter into the realm of tractors\, implements and power equipment? There are many time and labor saving pieces of equipment available lately and with rampant sticker shock everywhere\, how do you choose what to buy? \nFor those who have equipment already\, how do I maintain it? Can I repair it?  Should I repair it\, or bite the bullet and upgrade?  Interested in starting a new enterprise on the farm? What will I need? \nWe will discuss these and other subjects. I am a diesel mechanic\, certified welder and farmer with 40 years of experience with agricultural and construction equipment. You’ll have access to insights and experience that will help you confidently delve into the world of power equipment\, implements and tractors. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024\n9am-12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice: $50 – $100 sliding scale\nPresenter: Dave Petrovick with support from Jonathan Anderson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-the-new-normal-power-equipment-and-implements-on-the-farm-and-homestead/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240328T043100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T141905Z
UID:46425-1715616000-1715621400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Impacts of Increasing Annual Temperatures for New England Farms
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nJoin CISA and Sara Kelemen from the USDA Northeast Climate Hub on Monday\, May 13th\, 4-5:30pm for the annual Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change webinar and workshop series kick-off event. The 2024 series focuses on the impacts of increasing temperatures throughout the year on specific parts of our food system\, including soils\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms and others. \nSara will share climate and temperature data from New England and discuss some examples of how temperature change will impact agricultural operations. Sara has been working on diversified farms for 8 years\, and manages climate adaptation and mitigation planning programs for many types of farmers with the Climate Hub and other partners. \nThrough webinars and on-farm workshops\, participants in this year’s events will learn about adaptation practices and how to implement them\, hear from technical assistance providers and converse with farmers on their experiences making changes on their farms. See this year’s full schedule here and see you on the 13th! \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/impacts-of-increasing-annual-temperatures-for-new-england-farms/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240401T180545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T200831Z
UID:46475-1716220800-1716231600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Full Well Farm: Start-Up Costs
DESCRIPTION:In our visit\, we’ll talk about what went into getting our farm off the ground in 2018 and take a look at what resources we utilized to apply for grants and loans that made the last four seasons possible. We’ll also talk about our current business plan\, the benefits of growing high value crops like flowers and cut greens\, and our community partnerships that support our business and make local food more accessible. Click here for more information. \nFull Well Farm is a queer owned\, no-till farm in Adams owned and operated by Meg Bantle (they/she) and Laura Tupper-Palches (she/ her). They grow vegetables and cut flowers on an acre of land using a permanent bed system that focuses on soil health. They have a 65 family vegetable CSA\, a 15 person seasonal flower CSA\, and attend the North Adams Farmers Market. They prioritize accessibility to their produce by partnering with local non-profits\, and accepting HIP/SNAP\, and offering sliding-scale CSA pricing. \nDates: Monday\, May 20\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road Adams\, MA 01220
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/46475/
LOCATION:Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road\, Adams\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240227T204446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T204446Z
UID:46149-1716627600-1716638400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Starting Seeds and Seedlings
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWe will discuss how to maximize germination and getting seeds on their way to success for the season. Starting seeds later than we are used to in the greenhouse with only natural lighting and solar heating\, getting them in the ground with no “checking” of their growth\, use of seed inoculants\, transplant drenches\, and mulch when planting will all be discussed. Our “no cell” “no soil block” open tray system of greenhouse seed starting will be discussed also. We follow the biodynamic calendar when planting and will share our thoughts on that too. May 25 is a root day. \nFirst\, we will start some lettuce seeds in the greenhouse\, then repair to the field to plant some beet seeds and lettuce seedlings\, apply in row drenches\, and follow up with application of mulch. This will be a very hands-on workshop. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 25\, 2024\n9am – 12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice – $50 – $100 – sliding scale.\nPresenters – Clare Caldwell and Julie Rawson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/starting-seeds-and-seedlings/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240503T160129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T160207Z
UID:46781-1716980400-1716984000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Changing Hydrology in Agriculture and Agroforestry
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Date: Wednesday\, 5/29/2024\, 11am – 12pm EDT\n\nRegister on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nExtreme precipitation effects on agriculture could have downstream effects on food supply for many people. Anthony Buda will cover the impacts of extreme precipitation and flooding in agricultural settings and cover current research on this topic. Katherine Favor and Samuel Feibel will then provide an applied perspective on how agroforestry can be used to help farms adapt to increased flooding risk and extreme precipitation. \nRooted in Research Webinar Series: Changing Hydrology\, Changing Landscapes
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/changing-hydrology-in-agriculture-and-agroforestry/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240227T204713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T204713Z
UID:46151-1717232400-1717243200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Keeping the soil covered: tarps\, cover crops\, mulch
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWe aim for the highest possible fertility\, a no till scenario\, increased soil organic matter\, and high nutrient density\, disease and insect resistance\, and as few weeds as possible. At this workshop we will discuss our 10 years of no till\, a bit about our problems with this modality as they have evolved over the years\, and the solutions that we have implemented. Always a work in progress\, this fascinating journey is always full of new insights and observations. \nSpecifically\, we will show how we use cover crops pre\, post and during the season\, tarps throughout the farming year\, and myriad sources of mulch. We will demonstrate the use of our bale chopper\, mulch some broccoli with chopped straw or hay and leaves\, take down some cover crops and use a pre-plant soil drench for planting of tomatoes in the next 2-3 days. We will remove tarps from some of our sweet potato beds and prepare the beds for planting similar to the tomato beds. Finally\, we will undersow inoculated (with biocoat gold) crimson clover in our mulched collard beds and apply a transplant drench to the beds. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024\n9am-12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice – $50-$100 – sliding scale\nPresenters –Julie Rawson\, Elenore Alves\, Matthew Kornn
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/keeping-the-soil-covered-tarps-cover-crops-mulch/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240401T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T180956Z
UID:46479-1717430400-1717441200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Off The Shelf Farm: Scaling Pastured Poultry on Leased Land
DESCRIPTION:Off the Shelf Farm started in 2018 with 750 hens\, 150 broiler chickens and 13 lambs with a hand shake lease for 30 acres and no infrastructure. In 2024 the farm will support 2800 laying hens\, 4500 broiler chickens and 30 lambs all rotationally grazed on pasture. It will for the first time have a legal\, long-term lease on 80 acres and will be implementing a $500k grant-supported project to build winter chicken housing\, egg processing and cold storage space. We will talk about our process of scaling our business and “making it work” despite not owning a farm or having any long-term security. Click here for more information.  \nDate: Monday\, June 3\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: 200 North Plain Road\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/off-the-shelf-farm-scaling-pastured-poultry-on-leased-land/
LOCATION:Off The Shelf Farm\, 200 North Plain Road\, Great Barrington\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240517T122747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T122747Z
UID:46873-1717439400-1717443000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers’ market staff (session three)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis workshop will be held on Zoom on Monday\, June 3rd\, 6:30-7:45pm. \nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-three/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240227T204926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T204926Z
UID:46153-1718442000-1718452800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Carpentry
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nThere’s a time in every homesteader’s life when some carpentry is needed to build or repair something made of wood.  This workshop will provide a solid grounding in getting started. Very basic questions will be explored in a setting that requires no knowledge of woodworking. \nTopics will include: how to select the right lumber for your task\, how to measure it and cut it to size\, the options for fastening it together\, and making a good assembly.  Each topic will cover the tools needed\, with a demonstration of technique\, and how to avoid some common pitfalls.  Emphasis will be on hand tools where feasible. \nWhile in his 20s\, John Wilson was a carpenter for 10 years.  He worked on framing apartments\, finish work in condos\, a cabinet shop\, and built two houses.  He’s kept active in carpentry remodeling work in the intervening years\, and was part of the MHOF garage and chicken coop renovations the past two years.  He has always had an appreciation for tools and techniques. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024\n9am-12 with pot luck lunch\nPrice: $50-$100 – sliding scale\nPresenter: John Wilson\, with some help from Jack Kittredge and Danny LeBlanc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/homestead-carpentry/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240401T181259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T181259Z
UID:46482-1718640000-1718650800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cricket Creek Farm: Dairy Production\, Grazing\, and Processing
DESCRIPTION:Cricket Creek is a grass-based dairy farm managed by a small team of collaborators.  The entire farm is comprised of about 500 acres\, about 150 of which is hay fields\, just over 100 is pasture\, and the rest is wooded.  We are one of the oldest dairy farms in the region\, but infused with new life and energy.  Our primary activity is raising dairy cows for their good milk.  Our milking herd ranges between 35 and 40 lactating animals\, depending on the time of yea\,r and the entire dairy herd is about 80 animals including the dry cows and young stock.  We sell raw milk from our farm and the rest of our milk we make into artisanal cheese in our farmstead creamery; in 2017 we made about 47\,000 lbs of cheese.  We raise grass-fed beef and whey-fed pork.  We sell our goods through our farm store\, at local farmers markets\, and through various regional cheese shops\, food co-ops\, restaurants\, and other establishments.  Our mission is to produce nourishing food that honors our animals\, respects the land and feeds our community\, and to exemplify a sustainable model for small-farm viability. \nOur workshop will be an overview of running a small diversified dairy farm.  We will discuss rotational grazing\, dairy cow health issues\, our nurse cow system\, milking schedules\, farmstead cheese production\, raw milk and cheese marketing and sales.  We will talk about our systems for integrating other enterprises on the dairy farm.  We will share the challenges and successes financially turning around an old dairy farm and what it means to run a sustainable dairy operation.  Our current iteration of Cricket Creek is fairly new and we are relatively young farmers; we can give the perspective of a start-up business including the intricacies of getting well established and grounded with careful planning and record keeping. Click here for more information. \nDate: Monday\, June 17\, 4:00PM – 7:00PM \nLocation: Cricket Creek Farm\, 1255 Oblong Rd\, Williamstown\, MA 01267
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cricket-creek-farm-dairy-production-grazing-and-processing/
LOCATION:Cricket Creek Farm\, 1255 Oblong Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240530T163223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T163410Z
UID:46956-1719392400-1719403200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pasture Based Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of this pasture based diversified livestock farm. Learn firsthand from owner Sara Davis about the economic analysis and decision-making processes she employs. Hear about the strategies she implements that are crucial for the longterm success of her business. \nFor more information\, visit https://livestock.extension.uconn.edu or contact Rachel Bespuda\, Project Director at rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu \nRegister here! \nLocation: Oak Hollow Livestock\, 4 Gould Rd\, Shelburne Falls\, MA 01370\nDate: Wednesday\, June 26th\, 9 am – 12 pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pasture-based-systems-for-sustainable-livestock-production/
LOCATION:Oak Hollow Livestock\, 4 Gould Rd\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240603T204112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T165712Z
UID:46977-1719424800-1719432000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Maintaining Agricultural Ditches: What to Know About the Agricultural Exemption and Best Practices from NRCS
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nPlease join us on Wednesday June 26th at 6pm at the Hadley Senior Center for a workshop on ditches and storm water management in agricultural settings. This workshop is intended for farmers and members of conservation and agricultural commissions. We will hear from the MA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on the agricultural exemption\, with time for Q&A. There will be a presentation on best practices & resources from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Staff representing CISA\, MDAR APR\, Hampshire Hampden Conservation Districts and Hadley Conservation Commission will be attending the event and available to answer questions. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 26th\, 6pm \nLocation: Hadley Senior Center\, 46 Middle St.\, Hadley\, MA 01035 \nContact climate@buylocalfood.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/maintaining-ditches/
LOCATION:Hadley Senior Center\, 46 Middle St\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240605T195025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T195234Z
UID:47019-1719653400-1719664200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Agroforestry & Climate Adaptation: A Tour of Big River Chestnuts
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWith each year that passes\, extreme weather events become more frequent and erratic\, and it becomes harder and harder to make a living as a farmer. In response to climate change\, many farmers are experimenting with a range of ‘climate-smart’ practices that increase the diversity\, resilience\, and adaptability of their operation. Some particularly exciting practices fall under the umbrella of ‘agroforestry’ – a broad term that refers to any practice that intentionally integrates forestry with agriculture. \nAgroforestry is not new – It is a traditional practice that was forgotten as American farms grew larger\, less diverse\, and more mechanized. However\, agroforestry is starting to receive a great deal of attention\, and is primed for a resurgence. Indeed\, agroforestry practices may prove vital in keeping farmers farming. \nJoin us for a tour of Big River Chestnuts\, where we will learn about agroforestry practices from Jono Neiger. Big River Chestnuts is a 10-acre diversified alley cropping and silvopasture farm started by Jono in 2018\, with a vision to produce commercial quantities of chestnuts while\nstewarding the river terrace soils and habitat. In addition to the chestnuts\, Jono grows heartnuts\, hazelnuts\, and persimmon. A diverse mix of perennial crops grow in between the rows of trees\, while livestock forage amongst the lush landscape\, adding valuable nutrients while providing light tillage\, along with a host of other benefits. \nThe day will begin with a short discussion on the value of agroforestry as a climate adaptation technique\, followed by a walking tour of the farm. After the tour\, people are encouraged to socialize and enjoy some local snacks. Please register here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, June 29\, 2024\nTime: Farm Tour from 9:30 to 11:30. Socializing from 11:30 to 12:30.\nLocation:195 River Rd\, Sunderland\, MA\nContact: hampdenhampshireconservation@gmail.com\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/agroforestry-climate-adaptation-a-tour-of-big-river-chestnuts/
LOCATION:Big River Chestnuts\, 44-98 Settright Rd\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240401T213125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T213125Z
UID:46495-1720454400-1720465200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Student Farm: Approaches to Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:In our visit\, we will tour the Agricultural Learning Center and discuss the Student Farm’s approach to pest management. We will briefly discuss Integrated Pest Management\, its meaning\, and how it is applied on our farm. We will also discuss management roles on the farm\, specifically around the role of our IPM management role taken on every year by one of our interns. \nThe UMass Student Farm is truly a student-run farm.  Each season\, up to 15 undergraduate students participate in the cooperative planning and management of our 20-acre vegetable farm\, certified with Baystate Organics as well as the Real Organic Project. Our student farmers represent a variety of backgrounds and come from many departments on campus as well as from the other Five Colleges in which they receive college credit for their participation. The Student Farm has been under the direction of Amanda Brown since 2007 and has been managed by Jason Dragon since 2019. Our primary markets are UMass community members via a 100-plus member CSA\, the four UMass dining halls\, and student-run businesses on campus. Also\, the farm’s only off-campus sales come from working with and selling to four local Big Y supermarkets. \nDate: Monday\, July 8\, 4pm-7pm \nLocation: UMass Student Farm\, 911 North Pleasant St. Amherst\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-student-farm-approaches-to-pest-management/
LOCATION:UMass Student Farm\, 911 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240605T193639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T194318Z
UID:47013-1720879200-1720890000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hazelnut Agroforestry Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you excited about the possibility of growing climate resilient tree crops for our local food system?  Do you have dreams of a perennial\, climate resilient\, dynamic agroforestry farm\, but are struggling to take the steps to put your aspirations into action? \nJoin Nutwood Farm and NOFA/Mass to explore a small commercial hazelnut orchard and learn what it takes to transition land to tree crops\, from developing a site plan\, testing your soil\, clearing land\, selecting species of plants and animals\, to working with mistakes and thinking ahead. They’ll walk us through how they got started and where they’re headed next\, including embarking on investing in processing infrastructure and developing value-added food products as well as other marketable agroforestry products. \n\nThroughout the day we will: \n\nTour the farm to see hazelnut hedgerows\, earthworks\, and livestock\nAsk critical and inspiring implementation questions\nEngage in rich discussion about agroforestry development in the Northeast\nReview the various entities and organizations that have supported this work\nMeet and mingle with others who might also be in your shoes!\n\n\nClick here for more information. \nQuestions? Contact Ruben at events@nofamass.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hazelnut-agroforestry-field-tour/
LOCATION:Nutwood Farm\, 76 Porter Hill Rd\, Cummington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240717
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240605T203529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T203608Z
UID:47026-1721001600-1721174399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire-Taconic Grazing Tour with Sarah Flack
DESCRIPTION:With generous funding from the National Grazing Lands Coalition\, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures in partnership with Berkshire Grown will host a two-day Berkshire-Taconic Grazing Tour on July 15th & 16th with grazing expert Sarah Flack. Click here for more information. \nThe goal of the grazing tour is to educate grazing land managers and new graziers about sustainable grazing techniques\, to demonstrate different approaches to climate-smart grazing\, and to identify opportunities to improve grazing practices. We also intend this tour to be a place for graziers to connect with each other and with conservation technicians\, to create ongoing educational and networking value. \nMonday\, July 15th – Day 1 will feature grass-based and organic livestock production consultant Sarah Flack\, to deliver a Sustainable Grazing Management workshop at Gould Farm in Monterey\, MA\, followed by guided pasture walks at Gould Farm and at The Farm in New Marlborough\, MA. As the workshop concludes for the day\, we invite you to stay and join us for a networking dinner BBQ at The Farm New Marlborough\, featuring their meats\, local side dishes and beverages. \nTuesday\, July 16th – Day 2 will be a tour to 3 grass-fed livestock farms across the Taconic region of NY: \n\nChaseholm Farm\, Pine Plains\, NY\nKinderhook Farm\, Valatie\, NY\nHarrier Fields Farm\, Schodack Landing\, NY\n\nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-taconic-grazing-tour-with-sarah-flack/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240709T173405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T150212Z
UID:47260-1721923200-1721930400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tillage Reduction Systems and Equipment: Living Mulch and Strip-Till
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nCome check out Atlas Farm’s 3 acre experiment with strip-tilled winter squash in a perennial clover living mulch\, and living clover/rye pathways in five acres of tomatoes. We’ll look at a no-till drill\, strip-till equipment\, and strip-cultivation equipment. Atlas Farms’ trials have implications for tillage reduction and soil health for conventional and organic growers at all scales. Following the talk and tour\, there will be a light dinner at 6 PM. We hope to see you there! \nThis event is co-sponsored by CISA\, Momentum Ag\, the Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District\, and UMass. \n\nDate: Thursday\, July 25th\, 4-6pm\nLocation: Atlas Farm\, 595A River Rd\, Deerfield\, MA 01342\n\nContact climate@buylocalfood.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tillage-reduction-systems-and-equipment-living-mulch-and-strip-till/
LOCATION:Atlas Farm trial fields\, 595A River Rd\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240401T213405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T213405Z
UID:46494-1722268800-1722279600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Woven Roots Farm: Hand Scale Farming and Community Care
DESCRIPTION:Situated on 10 acres\, our farm has 2.5 acres in cultivation in a permanent bed\, hand-scale farming system. This system is managed by a dynamic team of 10 farmers that grow over 70 different crops throughout the year. Our produce\, herbs\, and flowers connect with over 250 families annually\, mostly through our low/no-cost solidarity share program. This visit will provide an overview of our farming practices and how our work has evolved over the last two decades in response to our community. \nWoven Roots Farm is a traditional\, hand-scale vegetable farm\, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program\, and education center located on unceded Mohican homelands in the so-called southern Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts. Through a deep relationship with the land and one another\, we commit to feeding\, educating\, and empowering our community members by co-creating equitable pathways to become healthier individuals\, ethical growers\, and caretakers of the earth and one another. \nWe celebrate that agriculture itself is rooted in the long-standing cultural practices within communities of Indigenous people\, people of color\, and immigrants. We acknowledge that the US was built on stolen land and that all US systems are built on the stolen labor of Black\, Indigenous\, Latinx\, Asian\, and other people of color. \nOur agricultural practices are centered in the ancestral ways of acknowledging nature as a part of us\, just as much as we are a part of nature. We recognize the interconnectedness of all life—soil\, plants\, microbes\, insects\, and animals. We embrace these connections and seek to enhance them\, not to disturb them. In direct opposition to colonized agriculture\, we move through a space of reciprocity that prioritizes our responsibility as land stewards and caregivers. Click here for more information. \nFarm Tour: Monday\, July 29 – 4PM-6PM  \nDiscussion and Potluck: Monday\, July 29\, 6PM – 7PM  \nLocation: WOVEN ROOTS FARM\, 12 McCarty Rd\, Tyringham\, MA 01264
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/woven-roots-farm-hand-scale-farming-and-community-care/
LOCATION:Woven Roots Farm\, 12 McCarty Road\, Tyringham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20260507T045600
CREATED:20240318T183805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T183911Z
UID:46325-1722556800-1722815999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:We the Land: A Gathering For Indigenous\, Black\, Latinx\, Asian\, SWANA & PoC Earth Workers\, Land Stewards & Farmers
DESCRIPTION:We The Land! A Gathering For Indigenous\, Black\, Latinx\, Asian\, SWANA & PoC Earth Workers\, Land Stewards & Farmers will take place on August 2nd-4th 2024 at Smith College in Northampton\, MA.  \nWe the Land! is an invitation to our community to join us for a weekend of knowledge exchange\, grassroots organizing\, celebration\, and ceremony and marks the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust’s first in-person gathering since 2019 and centers the primary intention of our community-led network: \n\nTo break the isolation of being farmers of color in the Northeast by building relationships of mutual respect and joy\, the foundation of community care\, and movement work.\nTo share skills\, resources\, and time with one other in building collaborative projects and initiatives.\nTo coordinate our policy demands and catalyze reparations for Black-Indigenous-POC farmers and land stewards.\nTo collectively envision\, enact\, and share ways to be in reciprocity with Land\, in the process healing generational trauma and redefining the meaning of “farmer” and our care for the land and each other.\n\nWe the Land! is intended to call in and connect our mycelial network of Indigenous\, Black\, and Brown land\, food\, and climate justice activists\, as well as healers\, makers\, and ceremonial holders. We the Land! is rooted in NEFOC’s vision to advance land and food sovereignty in the Northeast region through permanent and secure land tenure for PoC farmers and land stewards in a sacred manner that honors our ancestors’ dreams ~ for regenerative farming\, human habitat\, ceremony\, native species ecosystem restoration\, and cultural preservation.  \nPlease read through our FAQ in wetheland.com/faq to find out more before purchasing a ticket or reach out to us at wetheland@nefoclandtrust.org if you do not find an answer on our website. \n\n\n¡Somos la Tierra! Un Encuentro para trabajadores\, protectores y agricultores de la tierra indígenas\, Negres\, Latinx\, Asiátiques\, SWANA y de Color tendrá lugar del 2 al 4 de agosto de 2024 en Smith College en Northampton\, MA. \nWe the Land! [¡Somos la Tierra!] es una invitación a nuestra comunidad a unirse a nosotres durante un fin de semana de intercambio de conocimiento\, organizar de base\, celebración y ceremonia y sería el primer encuentro en persona del Fideicomiso de Tierras Comunitarias de les Agricultores de Color del Noreste desde el 2019 y centra la intención primordial de nuestra red comunitaria: \n\nRomper el aislamiento de ser agricultores de color en el noreste desarrollando relaciones de respeto mutuo y gozo\, la base de cuidado comunitario y la labor del movimiento.\nCompartir destrezas\, recursos y tiempo unes con otres para desarrollar proyectos e iniciativas colaborativas.\nCoordinar nuestras reclamaciones de políticas y catalizar reparaciones para les agricultores y protectores de la tierra Negres\, indígenas y de color [BIPOC].\nColectivamente visualizar\, promulgar y compartir maneras para estar en  reciprocidad con la Tierra y en el proceso sanar el trauma generacional y redefinir el significado de “agricultor” y nuestro cuidado por la tierra y por nosotres.\n\nWe the Land! Su intención es llamar y conectar a nuestra red micelial de activistas de la justicia de la tierra\, alimentaria y climática\, al igual que a sanadores\, creadores y sostenedores ceremoniales. ¡Somos la Tierra! está enraizado en la visión de NEFOC de adelantar la soberanía alimentaria y de la tierra en la región noreste a través de la tenencia permanente y segura para les agricultores y tenedores de color de la tierra de una manera sagrada que honre los sueños de nuestres ancestres ~ por la agricultura regenerativa\, el hábitat humano\, las ceremonias\, la restauración del ecosistema de las especies nativas y la preservación cultural.  \nFavor de leer nuestra sección de preguntas frecuentes [FAQ\, por sus siglas en inglés] en wetheland.com/faq para aprender más antes de comprar un boleto o comuníquense con nosotres a wetheland@nefoclandtrust.org si no encuentra la respuesta que busca en nuestra página web. \n*Si necesita ayuda para inscribirse a esta conferencia en español\, envíenos un correo electrónico a wetheland@nefoclandtrust.org \n.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/we-the-land-a-gathering-for-indigenous-black-latinx-asian-swana-poc-earth-workers-land-stewards-farmers/
LOCATION:Smith College Campus Center\, 100 Elm St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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