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SUMMARY:Food Safety Certifications: ServeSafe\, Choke Saver\, Allergen
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to support from the federal Food and Drug Administration\, FRCOG is able to offer this low-cost certification for people working in food establishments in the member towns of the FRCOG’s Cooperative Public Health Service health district. Member towns are Buckland\, Charlemont\, Conway\, Deerfield\, Gill\, Hawley\, Heath\, Leyden\, Monroe\, Rowe & Shelburne. Others may register as of 9/21. NOTE: Workshop is held at Red Gate Farm in Buckland. \nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-certifications-servesafe-choke-saver-allergen/
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:20181015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20181001T200215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T200215Z
UID:28643-1539597600-1539615600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Speed Trading for Local Food Producers and Buyers & Marketing Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Speed Marketing Plan Workshop & Speed Trading!\n \nSpeed Marketing Plan Workshop: 10:00am-12:00pm \nA Speed Marketing Plan is the Fastest Way to Increase Sales \nWant to increase sales for your farm or food business? Get more accounts? Attract more CSA subscribers? Do you have a plan for how to achieve your goals? A marketing plan works like a GPS to keep you headed in the right direction. Learn the four steps for creating a speed marketing plan. This interactive workshop led by Myrna Greefield\, founder of Good Egg Marketing\, will help you outline your plan and get feedback from other farmers and food entrepreneurs. \nThis will be followed by an informal networking lunch to keep the conversation going. Lunch is included in admission for people attending both the Marketing Workshop and Speed Trading Event. Food buyers and people attending only the marketing workshop can purchase lunch for $10 during registration. After lunch we will transition into the speed trading event for local food producers and buyers. \nSpeed Trading: 1:00-3:00pm \nThis event will encourage buyers and producers of local food to connect and form new relationships on a one on one level. Producers will set up tables showcasing their products and will have approximately 5 minutes to meet with each buyer. Buyers will be encouraged to share the types products that they are looking for as well as feedback on what they like about your product and what they think could be improved. If after talking the producer and buyer feel that they can create a trade relationship\, a match has been made! \nFood businesses can register for both the speed trading event and the workshop\, or only the workshop. The workshop is free for members of SBN and Central Mass Grown. \nEvent Agenda \n\nRegistration- 9:30am\nWorkshop- 10:00am – 12:00pm\nNetworking Lunch- 12:00pm -1:00pm\nSpeed Trading- 1:00pm -3:00pm\n\nFind more info and register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/speed-trading-for-local-food-producers-and-buyers-marketing-plan-workshop/
LOCATION:9 Tech Circle\, 9 Tech Circle\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180914T200136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T200136Z
UID:28563-1538067600-1538074800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shared Use and Community Kitchens Training
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from Franklin County and greater Massachusetts to learn the basics about using community and commercial kitchens. Thinking of turning pounds of tomatoes into sauce for donation to a local food pantry? Pickling lots garden veggies? Starting your own food business? Does your town have a school or church kitchen that could be shared with community cooks or food entrepreneurs? This training will introduce you to the resources you need to be safe and successful on your food processing journey! Sample delicious food produced right in the heart of Greenfield. Full dinner will be served. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shared-use-and-community-kitchens-training/
LOCATION:Franklin County CDC Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180808T192250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T192250Z
UID:28170-1537977600-1537984800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Visitors to the Farm: Warm Colors Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Warm Colors Apiary is a 2018 Local Hero Awardee in part\, because of their commitment to educating the community about the world of beekeeping through workshops and multi-day classes. From the curious enthusiast to the serious beekeeper\, Dan and Bonita have hosted people on their farm since the turn of the 21st century. Please join them at their farm this September to hear about how they coordinate and manage their educational programming as well as the annual Honey Festival (it’s 16th year will be held on September 15th) \nThis event is free. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Stevie Schafenacker. \nPlease RSVP below. \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bringing-visitors-to-the-farm-warm-colors-apiary/
LOCATION:Warm Colors Apiary\, 2 South Mill River Road\, South Deerfield
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180823T194219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T194219Z
UID:28300-1537525800-1537540200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grass Fed Dairy Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Larson Farm to hear about Rich and Cynthia Larsons’ experiences with all grass fed dairy production. Established in 1977\, The Larson Farm dairy herd is 100% grass fed\, all A2A2 genetics\, and is certified organic and also certified 100% grass fed by PCO. They sell grass fed beef\, raw milk and also a line of pasteurized dairy products made on farm at the new creamery.\nDuring this workshop you will learn about grass-fed dairy production\, pasture management\, fertility management and on-farm processing of high quality dairy products. Heather Darby\, UVM Extension and Sarah Flack\, Flack Consulting will join the Larsons in sharing their dairy farming system and experiences with you! \nCost: $20 (includes lunch)\nRegister online at:\nwww.regonline.com/grassfeddairyproduction\nOr call 802-524-6501 ext. 432\nSponsored by:\nWith support from:\nTo request a disability related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Susan Brouil-lette at (802) 524-6501 or 1-800-639-2130 (toll-free in Vt. only) by August 31\, 2018 so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grass-fed-dairy-production/
LOCATION:The Larson Farm\, 69 South Street\, Wells\, VT\, 05774\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180910T135506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T135506Z
UID:28477-1537520400-1537563600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grazing for Change
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife biologist Allan Savory\, originator of Holistic Management and Holistic Planned Grazing (aka Adaptive Multi-paddock Grazing)\, will be in Keene\, New Hampshire on Friday\, September 21st\, to celebrate Stonewall Farm becoming a member of the Savory Institute’s Global Hub Network. \nAs you may know\, Savory’s revolutionary insights enable humanity to swiftly restore ecological health and fertility to degraded pastures and grasslands\, even – for the first time in history – in the driest and least hospitable regions on the planet. Crucially\, healing the Earth in this way offers the potential to capture in soil billions of tons of atmospheric carbon annually. \nSavory will be leading a Pasture Walk at Stonewall Farm in the morning of the 21st\, and giving a keynote address that evening at Keene High School. In the afternoon\, a panel session will feature representatives from Stonyfield Farm\, the yoghurt manufacturer (Stonewall is a supplier to Stonyfield)\, and Badger Organic Skin Care products. My colleague\, Soil4Climate cofounder Seth Itzkan\, and I will also be speaking. \nAdmission is limited to 50 people for the events happening during the day\, so REGISTER NOW to secure a spot. The auditorium at Keene High School can accommodate 800+ people so everyone who wishes to should be able to attend the evening talk by Savory (who turns 83 this month). Details and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grazing-for-change/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180813T185248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T165948Z
UID:28219-1537293600-1537302600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Hemp in MA: Opportunities for Farmers & Others
DESCRIPTION:*PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. This meeting has been moved to Greenfield Community College’s Stinchfield Lecture Hall due to high interest.* \nThe Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)\, MA Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)\, Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)\, and CISA invite you to this workshop for farmers\, local officials\, and others. \nGrowing and refining hemp (which refers to strains of cannabis plants and products made from it used for industrial purposes\, such as to make textiles\, CBD oils\, or other consumer products) is now legal in Massachusetts\, and following the passage of new state legislation\, there is new information for farmers and others on responsibilities and options. \nSnacks will be provided and registration is required to attend. \nThis workshop will address: \n\nLessons from Vermont and MA on challenges and best practices in hemp production\nA brief overview of the hemp economy\nWhat does MA law allow and require?\nMA regulations that apply to potential hemp farmers and product manufacturers\n\nPresenters:  \nTaryn LaScola\, Director of the Division of Crop and Pest Services at MDAR \nHeather Darby\, Extension Associate Professor at the University of Vermont
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-hemp-in-ma-opportunities-for-farmers-others/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, Stinchfield Lecture Hall\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180904T185852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T190359Z
UID:28392-1536400800-1536413400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:An Ecological Approach to the Nursery and Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:Nursery and greenhouse plant production can maximize ecological processes and practices. This technical yet informal workshop explores how growers can create a sustainable\, safe\, and successful operation by mimicking and building on natural systems.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/an-ecological-approach-to-the-nursery-and-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180813T181826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T181826Z
UID:28217-1535472000-1535482800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Twilight Meeting: Reduced Tillage and Transplanters for Vegetable Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Tuesday\, August 28\, 2018 – 4:00pm to 7:00pm\n\n\nEvent location: Ward’s Berry Farm\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\nFarmer Jim Ward and his reduced till vegetable cropping systems\, which he has practiced for over 10 years with the help of an Unverferth Deep Zone Tiller\nDavidian Farm’s two-row Monosem vacuum precision planter mounted with Dawn Biologic roller crimpers (first ones in the state!)\nthe UMass Research Farm’s grain drill and roller crimper\nand Brookdale Fruit Farm’s new line of no-till transplanters from Checchi-Magli.\nThere will also be demonstrations on Soil Health with Maggie Payne\, Soil Scientist at NRCS.\n\nClick here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XF8JQYD (link is external) \nClick here to request special accommodations for this event. \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name:\n\nKatie Campbell-Nelson\n\n\n\nContact’s phone:\n\n4135451051\n\n\n\nContact’s email:\n\nkcampbel@umass.edu (link sends e-mail)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/twilight-meeting-reduced-tillage-and-transplanters-for-vegetable-farmers/
LOCATION:Wards Berry Farm\, 614 S. Main Street\, Sharon\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180703T180534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T180534Z
UID:27968-1534496400-1534507200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices
DESCRIPTION:A workshop series for agricultural service providers and farmers on nutrition and its direct link to the health and well-being of animals \nTopics: Pasture walk that shows pasture rotation to control/reduce parasite activity in sheep and goats\, discussion and demonstration of the fecal methods employed to test animals for parasitic activity\, FAMACHA scoring\, Body Condition Scoring goats
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nutritions-role-in-sustainable-livestock-production-practices/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Hadley Farm\, 11 North Maple STreet\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180813T173827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T173827Z
UID:28215-1534435200-1534446000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Extension Vegetable Program Research Tour and Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Thursday\, August 16\, 2018 – 4:00pm to 7:00pm\n\n\nEvent location: UMass Crop and Animal Research and Education Farm\n\n\n\n\nThis event was originally scheduled for Tuesday 8/14 but has been postponed to Thursday\, August 16 due to rain. \nFeaturing presentations on the following research topics: \n\nCucurbit downy mildew resistance in cucumbers – Sue Scheufele\nPollinator protection in butternut squash – Sue Scheufele\nMulches for flea beetle control in brassicas – Sue Scheufele\nNatural predators of cabbage aphid – Sue Scheufele\nCorn genetics – Madelaine Bartlett\nOrganic fertilizer effect on yield\, soil nitrate leaching\, and nitrate content in lettuce varieties – Omid Zandvakili\nFusarium wilt of basil – Kelly Allen\nBee size and disease transmission – Lynn Adler\nState incentives for solar photovoltaic arrays on farms – Zara Dowling & River Strong\n\nResearch presentations will be followed by dinner and a roundtable discussion. \n1.5 pesticide credits are available for this event. \nClick here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X3JYR55 (link is external) \nClick here to request special accommodations for this event. \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name:\n\nGenevieve Higgins\n\n\n\nContact’s phone:\n\n413-577-3976\n\n\n\nContact’s email:\n\nghiggins@umass.edu (link sends e-mail)\n\n\n\n       
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-extension-vegetable-program-research-tour-and-round-table/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180809T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180606T212321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T212321Z
UID:27680-1533826800-1533837600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety on Farms Open to Visitors
DESCRIPTION:FSMA…GAPs…CAPS…OMG! Need help navigating the maze of food safety regulations? This workshop is for farms open to visitors that sell or serve food and agricultural service providers who support them. Learn which regulations matter for farms of all types and sizes\, and meet the experts you can call on when you have questions. A tour of Cedar Circle Farm’s food safety systems will demonstrate best practices for produce and prepared foods in the farmstand\, PYO fields\, kitchen\, and cafe. \nThis workshop is hosted by University of Vermont Extension\, the Vermont Farm to Plate Network\, and the Farm-Based Education Network in collaboration with NOFA-VT\, the Vermont Agency of Ag\, and the Vermont Farm Bureau. \nSchedule\n3:00 Food Safety Panel\n4:00 Tour of farm stand\, PYO\, cafe\, and kitchen.\n5:30 Legislative updates\, closing remarks and evaluation\n6:00 Refreshments from Cedar Circle Farm \nRegistration will open June 15 at http://go.uvm.edu/agritourism2017\nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Becky Bartlett at 802-257-7967 or 800-278-5480 by Thursday\, July 19\, 2018 so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-on-farms-open-to-visitors/
LOCATION:Cedar Circle Farm\, 225 Pavillion Rd\, East Thetford\, MA\, 05043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180802T140211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T141043Z
UID:28142-1533661200-1533668400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Habitat Conservation for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Hampden Hampshire Conservation District invites area farmers to a Twilight Tour at Astarte Farm in Hadley as we discuss ‘Pollinator Habitat Conservation for Crop Producers’. Join Emily May\, a Xerces Society biologist\, as she speaks about mitigating pesticide risk to pollinators in crop systems; and certified organic producers Jim\, Dan and Annalise from Astarte as they share their success increasing Pollinator and beneficial insect habitat while we walk and talk while touring the farm. \nMichelle Cozine from NRCS will also be on hand to discuss the conservation practices installed at Astarte and the resource concerns they addressed\, including increasing crop yield and reducing pest management. This workshop is aimed at Western MA crop producers but all are welcome. Hope to see you there! \nRSVP to Hampden Hampshire Conservation District at 413trees@gmail.com or 413-923-3238. This event is sponsored by the Hampden Hampshire Conservation District which provides technical assistance to landowners for conservation planning and financial assistance through the USDA NRCS.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pollinator-habitat-conservation-for-crop-producers/
LOCATION:Astarte Farm\, 123 West Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180625T194124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194124Z
UID:27934-1532455200-1532458800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Quickbooks for Farmers (Session 3)
DESCRIPTION:The Farmer’s Office is offering a 3-part webinar series of Quickbooks for Farmers.  \nQuickBooks is a powerful tool that goes way beyond just tracking income and expenses for taxes; it can help you manage cash\, understand how to increase profits\, and plan for growth. In this series of live webinars\, we will cover: \nSession 3\, Tuesday\, July 24: \n\nRunning reports that help you understand your profitability and manage cash flow\n\nFind more info here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-quickbooks-for-farmers-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180612T160436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T201857Z
UID:27722-1532106000-1532113200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop for Farmers: Red Apple Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join owner Al Rose and the Red Apple Farm crew to talk about how they have evolved from a wholesale apple orchard four generations ago to a retail location that draws thousands of visitors each year for apples and an all-around agriculture experience. Their wide ranging selection of tours\, PYO\, live music\, hay rides and many more activities requires a lot of staff\, planning\, and logistics as well as a far reaching reputation. We encourage farmers to learn from Red Apple’s successes\, challenges\, and history and walk away with useful information to bring to ones own operations. \nThis event is free. The farm will be serving BBQ and hosting live music at the same time\, so come early to enjoy some food and entertainment beforehand or catch the tail end after the talk. Kids are welcome! \nThis workshop is in collaboration with buy local partner Central MA Grown. \nPlease RSVP below or contact Stevie Schafenacker\nstevie@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-for-farmers-red-apple-farm/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180625T193835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T193835Z
UID:27932-1531850400-1531854000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Quickbooks for Farmers (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:The Farmer’s Office is offering a 3-part webinar series of Quickbooks for Farmers.  \nQuickBooks is a powerful tool that goes way beyond just tracking income and expenses for taxes; it can help you manage cash\, understand how to increase profits\, and plan for growth. In this series of live webinars\, we will cover: \nSession 2\, Tuesday\, July 17: \n\nHow to use classes\, customers and items to better understand your different enterprises and customers\nGeneral journal entries – what they are and how they can help you understand greater details of your revenue and profitability\n\nFind more info here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-quickbooks-for-farmers-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180625T193604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T193604Z
UID:27930-1531159200-1531162800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Quickbooks for Farmers (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:The Farmer’s Office is offering a 3-part webinar series of Quickbooks for Farmers.  \nQuickBooks is a powerful tool that goes way beyond just tracking income and expenses for taxes; it can help you manage cash\, understand how to increase profits\, and plan for growth. In this series of live webinars\, we will cover: \nSession 1\, Monday July 9th: \n\nAn overview of QuickBooks\, and how to decide between online and desktop\nBasic accounting concepts that underlie QuickBooks\nSet-up including creating a customized chart of accounts\nBasic transactions such entering expenses\, creating wholesale customer invoices and recording bank deposits\n\nFind more info here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-quickbooks-for-farmers-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180515T161302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T155229Z
UID:27507-1530208800-1530216000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop for Farmers: Park Hill Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening farm tour and round table with our hosts\, Russell Braen and Alane Hartley at Park Hill Orchard who practice the “Three T’s” of agritourism – Tours\, Talks and Tastings – in order to create meaningful participatory experiences for visitors. \n” There are several areas of tension in every agritourism operation. Parts of the business that are always at issue and never will be perfect. Things like PYO pricing and management\, food and visitor safety\, parking issues\, children and parenting\, arrangements for older and disabled people – not to mention dialing in the profit centers\, branding and publicity\, sponsorship and product placement\, labor practices\, regulation. \nWe propose to sit down\, round table style\, and share the bit we know about the devils in the details and we would really like to hear the experiences and insights gleaned from other operations like yours. So if you’re interested in what it’s like to have thirty thousand folks visit your farm during the three month season then make it a point to attend!” \n~ Owners/Managers Russell Braen and Alane Hartley \nLocation: Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\nPresenter: Russell Braen and Alane Hartley\, owners and operators of Park Hill Orchard \nRSVP below OR to Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 \n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-for-farmers-park-hill-orchard/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180614T184131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T184638Z
UID:27765-1529413200-1529425800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Dollars and Sense: Finding Resources for Conservation Improvements on Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District is hosting a free workshop on finding resources for conservation improvements on your farm. Learn how to identify conservation projects and where resources are available to implement them. Presentations from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, United States Department of Agriculture\, UMass Extension\, Land for Good\, Northeast SARE and more. \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, June 19\, 2018 at the Jones Library Woodbury Room (43 Amity Street\, Amherst\, MA) from 1-4:30 PM for this free workshop. \nSpace is limited. To register\, contact: Sarah Rippere\, Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District: 413-932-3235 or Sarah.Rippere@ma.usda.gov \nMore info on Facebook
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dollars-and-sense-finding-resources-for-conservation-improvements-on-your-farm/
LOCATION:Jones Library\, 43 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180606T195545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T195619Z
UID:27674-1529344800-1529353800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching: Holyoke
DESCRIPTION:Are you a food\, beverage or craft brewing small business owner? Are you looking for business advice? We can help! \nSamuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Common Capital are excited to bring a Speed Coaching event to Holyoke! \nThe event will kick off with a networking reception at 6:00. During the reception you will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and sign up for the consulting stations that are most relevant to your business such as: \n\nMarketing and E-Commerce\nPackaging\nSales and Distribution\nBusiness Financing\nLegal Advice for Your Business\n\n…and more! \nWe will give brief welcome remarks\, and after that you will have the chance to meet for multiple 20 minute sessions with Samuel Adams employees and local business experts to receive personalized coaching and network with other small business owners. Make sure to bring your questions and anything you want feedback on\, such as packaging\, materials\, and ideas. Please note that the sessions are at first come\, first serve basis. \nThis event is free with light fare and beverages to be served. Must be 21 and over to attend!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/samuel-adams-brewing-the-american-dream-speed-coaching-holyoke/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Avenue\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180518T181955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T182056Z
UID:27563-1528916400-1528920000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Webinar Series: Creating a Strong Brand for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce\, choose where and how you want to sell it\, differentiate yourself from other farmers\, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 webinars is designed as a complete marketing class\, but you can register for 1 or all 4. \nFind more info and register here \nWebinar 3: Creating a Strong Brand for Your Farm \nYour farm brand consists of everything that you offer\, say\, or do\, from the quality of your produce or meat to the color of your logo to the way you greet your customers. This session will explain how to creating a clear\, consistent\, and compelling brand that can help people remember your farm\, build customer loyalty\, and increase sales. \nAbout the Instructor: \nMyrna Greenfield\, founder and “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing\, provides expert marketing for good food and good causes. Good Egg helps businesses increase sales and build customer loyalty through brand development\, sales and marketing strategies\, websites\, and social media. Greenfield is a frequent speaker\, trainer and workshop presenter. She holds an MBA from the Simmons School of Management and lives in Boston\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/marketing-webinar-series-creating-a-strong-brand-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180518T180951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T180951Z
UID:27561-1528736400-1528743600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Explore Farming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This free two-hour workshop and discussion is designed to help you start thinking about farming and how you can get involved in the local food system. We will discuss the basics of starting a farm business – and whether or not it is right for you. We will also talk about alternative roles that people can play within our local food system that go beyond farming. \nThis class is a prerequisite for New Entry’s classroom-based Farm Business Planning Course. \nIn this informal workshop\, we will explore: \n\nagriculture in Massachusetts and New England\nthe variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get involved\nthe challenges and rewards of starting a farm business\nwhat resources and knowledge you will need in order to start farming\n\nYou’ll hear about the experiences of other beginning farmers and begin a self-assessment of how farming would fit into your life. Whether you decide to pursue starting your own farm business or not\, we have lots of resources to share that can help you move forward in your agricultural endeavors. \nTo register\, fill out the General Registration Form by clicking here. For questions about this event\, please contact Juliette Enfield at juliette.enfield@tufts.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-explore-farming-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180616
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180416T155806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T155806Z
UID:27133-1528675200-1529107199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Armed to Farm 2018
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is bringing its nationally recognized Armed to Farm training to Troy\, New Hampshire. The Armed to Farm Program provides military veterans the skills they would need to transition from a military life to a farming life and is offered free-of-charge thanks to a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. \nArmed to Farm is scheduled for June 11 – June 15\, 2018 at The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy\, NH. The event is free for those chosen to attend; lodging\, transportation to local farms\, and most meals will be provided. Participants must pay their own travel costs to and from the event. \nVeterans can visit ncat.org/armedtofarm to complete an application by April 27\, 2018. The program is available to military veterans in the Northeast who are interested in starting a farm or who have recently begun farming (less than 10 years). Spouses and farming partners are also invited to apply. NCAT will notify selected participants by May 4. \nArmed to Farm combines engaging classroom sessions with farm tours and hands-on activities. Participants learn about business planning\, budgeting\, recordkeeping\, marketing\, livestock production\, vegetable production\, and more. Participants gain a strong foundation in the basic principles of operating a sustainable and regenerative farming enterprise. In addition\, Armed to Farm attendees join a nationwide network of supportive farmer-veterans and agricultural advisors.\nInstructors for this New Hampshire Armed to Farm will include NCAT sustainable agriculture specialists\, UNH Cooperative Extension agents\, representatives from USDA agencies\, and experienced crop and livestock producers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/armed-to-farm-2018/
LOCATION:The Inn at East Hill Farm\, 46 Monadnock Street\, Troy\, NH\, 03465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180309T163519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T163519Z
UID:26830-1528444800-1528462800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Greater Quabbin Food Alliance Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nemail: kowalski@mountgrace.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greater-quabbin-food-alliance-spring-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180518T180633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T180633Z
UID:27559-1528311600-1528315200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Webinar Series: Create a Farm Marketing Plan to Achieve Your Sales Goals
DESCRIPTION:Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce\, choose where and how you want to sell it\, differentiate yourself from other farmers\, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 webinars is designed as a complete marketing class\, but you can register for 1 or all 4. \nFind more info and register here \nWebinar 2: Create a Farm Marketing Plan to Achieve Your Sales Goals \nLearn how to create a simple marketing plan that will help you reach your sales goals. We’ll review product\, pricing\, and distribution options and discuss the design\, promotion\, and people you’ll need to implement your plan. \nAbout the Instructor: \nMyrna Greenfield\, founder and “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing\, provides expert marketing for good food and good causes. Good Egg helps businesses increase sales and build customer loyalty through brand development\, sales and marketing strategies\, websites\, and social media. Greenfield is a frequent speaker\, trainer and workshop presenter. She holds an MBA from the Simmons School of Management and lives in Boston\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/marketing-webinar-series-create-a-farm-marketing-plan-to-achieve-your-sales-goals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180523T133033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T133033Z
UID:27588-1527841800-1527854400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Administration Rural Small Business Lending Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about assistance and loans offered by the SBA\, USDA\, FSA and other support organizations that can help you start or grow your business or farm! \nSpecial Guests Congressman McGovern and SBA Region 1 Administrator Wendell Davis \n\n8:30 – 9:00 Registration/Networking/Refreshments\n9:00 – 9:15 Welcoming Remarks\, SBA New England Regional Administrator\n9:15 – 9:30 Congressman McGovern\n9:30- 9:45 Speaker: Caroline Pam – Kitchen Garden Farm\n9:45 – 9:55 Break\n9:55 – 11:00 Rural Lending Roundtable Discussions\n\n(SBA\, USDA-RD\, USDA-FSA\, Mass Growth Capital\, Franklin County CDC\, Berkshire Bank\, Greenfield Co-op Bank\, Greenfield Savings)\n\n\n11:00 – 11:05 Break\n11:05-11:25 SBDC: Social Media Marketing Workshop\n11:30-11:50 SCORE: Business Plan Basics Workshop\n\nFAQs \nWhat are parking options? \nParking is FREE in any LOT (Do Not park in Lot A) \nWho should attend:\nEntrepreneurs\, Agricultural-based businesses\, Businesses in rural areas\, Lenders
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/small-business-administration-rural-small-business-lending-roundtable/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180518T180302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T180302Z
UID:27556-1527768000-1527771600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Employment Law for the Farm: Q & A Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join New Entry Sustainable Food Project and the Legal Food Hub for Employment Law for the Farm: Q & A Webinar. \nAs the farming season begins\, do you have last minute questions about the legal implications of your farm apprentice program? Do you have questions about the agricultural exemption from minimum wage? Wondering whether you need to worry about overtime or what records you need to keep about your farm employees this summer? \nJoin this webinar to ask your employment law questions to a leading expert in Massachusetts. Beth O’Neal\, an employment law attorney and partner at Conn Kavanaugh in Boston\, will answer your questions. \nPlease contact legalfoodhub@clf.org with any questions. \nMore info and register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/employment-law-for-the-farm-q-a-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180518T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T173306Z
UID:27554-1527706800-1527710400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Webinar Series: Use Market Research to Guide Farm Business Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce\, choose where and how you want to sell it\, differentiate yourself from other farmers\, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 webinars is designed as a complete marketing class\, but you can register for 1 or all 4. \nFind more info and register here \nWebinar 1: Use Market Research to Guide Farm Business Decisions \nIf you want to grow your business\, you need to sell more to your existing customers\, sell to new customers\, and/or expand the number of products or services you offer. Market research can help you generate new ideas and choose the best options. This session will show you how to use basic market research to assess market trends\, understand your current or potential customers\, and decide what products\, prices and channels make sense for your farm. \nAbout the Instructor: \nMyrna Greenfield\, founder and “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing\, provides expert marketing for good food and good causes. Good Egg helps businesses increase sales and build customer loyalty through brand development\, sales and marketing strategies\, websites\, and social media. Greenfield is a frequent speaker\, trainer and workshop presenter. She holds an MBA from the Simmons School of Management and lives in Boston\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/marketing-webinar-series-use-market-research-to-guide-farm-business-decisions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180430T160413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T162118Z
UID:27322-1527609600-1527620400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop & Tour: Bringing Visitors to Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Glendale Ridge Vineyard for an early evening farm tour to learn about resources\, ideas\, and need-to-know information for engaging the public on your farm. We will discuss the many ways that farms can provide education\, experiences\, and products\, and how to assess if an agri-tourism enterprise is the right direction for your farm – PLUS get to know how Glendale Ridge engages the public with summer music series\, events\, and tastings. Cost is $5 and includes food. Children are welcome! \nLocation: Glendale Ridge Vineyard & Winery\, 155 Glendale Road\, Southampton\nPresenter: Lisa Chase\, University of Vermont Extension/Director of Vermont Tourism Research Center and Mary and Ed Hamel of Glendale Ridge Vineyard & Winery. \n\nRSVP to: Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 OR RSVP online below. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nMay 29: Bringing Visitors to Farm $5.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFunding for this event is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-tour-bringing-visitors-to-your-farm/
LOCATION:Glendale Ridge Vineyard and Winery\, 155 Glendale Road\, Southampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T154532
CREATED:20180518T172740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T172740Z
UID:27552-1527598800-1527613200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Intro to BFRDP Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:Join New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to learn more about the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. They’ll review a general overview of the program\, application information\, and implications of the upcoming Farm Bill re-authorization. Presented by Allison Goin\, Strategic Development & Program Design Consultant; Jan Perez\, Social Science Research and Education Specialist at the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) at the University of California Santa Cruz; and Juli Obudzinski\, Deputy Policy Director at National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-intro-to-bfrdp-grant-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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