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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:20260511T164417
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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
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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:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180606T212321Z
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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:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180802T140211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T141043Z
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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:20260511T164417
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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:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180612T160436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T201857Z
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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:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180625T193835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T193835Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180616
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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:20260511T164417
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180430T181357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T181357Z
UID:27339-1526407200-1526414400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Have you thought about the future of your land?
DESCRIPTION:At this informational workshop\, you will learn about resources for:  \n\nFarm succession\nForestry management\nLand conservation\nFinancial planning\nEstate planning\nLeasing to a farmer\n\nFREE light dinner and refreshments from Diemand Farm will be served. \nPlease RSVP to Kat Kowalski at (978) 248-2055 x29 or Kowalski@mountgrace.org. \nUnable to attend? Call to schedule a free meeting with Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust to talk about your goals for your land: 978-248-2055 x22.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/have-you-thought-about-the-future-of-your-land-2/
LOCATION:Swift River School\, 201 Wendell Road\, New Salem\, MA\, 01355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180423T144045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T144045Z
UID:27234-1526400000-1526403600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Nutritional Benefits of Pasture-Raised Animals
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer who raises your animals on pasture? Or perhaps you are a consumer who buys humanely-raised meat\, milk\, and eggs. This is the webinar for you! Join us to learn more about the nutritional benefits that come from raising food animals on grass. \nOur presenter\, Collette Lentz\, MS\, will discuss the nutritional advantages and the associated human health benefits of pasture-raised versus conventionally-raised animals. The superior nutritional content of pastured animal products provides a new perspective and justification for supporting humane farming. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-the-nutritional-benefits-of-pasture-raised-animals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180329T182059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T182059Z
UID:26973-1526036400-1526054400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northfield Mount Hermon Food Systems Teach-In and Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 11\, 2018\, Northfield Mount Hermon will host local food and agriculture experts in a day of connecting\, teaching\, and selling their products. \nThe school’s classes focus on various aspects of the local food system to engage students in the effort of becoming responsible citizens through their food choices. In the afternoon\, the local community is invited to campus to shop and learn at a farmers’ market and associated workshops. NMH’s goal: to build educational connections between youth and adults and between the food producers and consumers of the Pioneer Valley. \n11 am – 4 pm Open to alumni\, parents\, and the NMH community\n2 pm – 4 pm Open to the public \nAt the market in Beveridge Bowl: \n\nNMH and locally produced farm goods and gifts are for sale\, including fresh eggs\, cheeses\, maple syrup\, and bath products\nLocal farmers\, foresters\, and sustainability specialists hand out information and talk with visitors\nExperts discuss ways that the school and others can be greener\nNMH’s own furry and feathered farm animals are brought out for the public to pet and to study.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northfield-mount-hermon-food-systems-teach-in-and-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Northfield Mount Hermon\, 1 Lamplighter Way\, Gill\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180131T233759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T233854Z
UID:26545-1525973400-1525984200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Share Fair 2018
DESCRIPTION:Do you love local\, fresh food?  Maybe you’ve been thinking about joining a CSA – a Farm Share? A Farm Share program allows you to receive a fabulous box of great stuff every week direct from a Massachusetts farm. Check out the Farm Share Fair at The Armory in Somerville on May 10th and meet the fantastic farmers and home delivery companies from across this state\, which bring local produce to the Boston area. Compare and learn about all the various options: veggies\, fruit\, flowers\, meat\, fish eggs\, dairy\, and specialty products.  Over 40 vendors will be at the fair\, including some wonderful sustainable food product companies and service providers. Spend your food dollars on locally grown\, and sign up at the Farm Share Fair! \nSponsored by:  Farm Share Fair\nThursday\, May 10th\n5:30-8:30 pm\nThe Armory\n191 Highland Avenue\nSomerville\, MA\nwww.farmsharefair.com \nQuestions? maria@farmsharefair.com \nWe’re social!\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/FarmShareFair\nTwitter: @FarmShareFair\nInstagram: @FarmShareFair
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-share-fair-2018/
LOCATION:The Armory\, 191 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180423T143808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T143808Z
UID:27232-1525266000-1525269600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Land Access Basics for Livestock Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Overwhelmed by the challenges of accessing farmland? Don’t be. Whether you are a new\, beginning or established farmer\, this webinar will help you navigate the issues around accessing farmland or a farm property. Jason Silverman with Land For Good will discuss land tenure arrangements\, including leasing and owning\, as well as provide tips for finding and evaluating land. Come with your questions! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-land-access-basics-for-livestock-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180430T181200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T181200Z
UID:27335-1525111200-1525118400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Have you thought about the future of your land?
DESCRIPTION:At this informational workshop\, you will learn about resources for:  \n\nFarm succession\nForestry management\nLand conservation\nFinancial planning\nEstate planning\nLeasing to a farmer\n\nFREE light dinner and refreshments from Diemand Farm will be served. \nPlease RSVP to Kat Kowalski at (978) 248-2055 x29 or Kowalski@mountgrace.org. \nUnable to attend? Call to schedule a free meeting with Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust to talk about your goals for your land: 978-248-2055 x22.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/have-you-thought-about-the-future-of-your-land/
LOCATION:Erving Senior Center\, 1 Care Drive\, Erving\, MA\, 01344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180430T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180430T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180418T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T155811Z
UID:27209-1525100400-1525109400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm to School Sales: Are They Right for Your Business?
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA and MA Farm to School for School Food 101 introduction! Come learn what makes K-12 school meal programs distinct from other food service programs\, how to cater to school meal providers\, and how to troubleshoot potential barriers. We’ll discuss some of the unique benefits and opportunities of partnering with schools.  Representatives from schools and farms selling to them will join the conversation so you can hear directly from them about how it works. Farmers and school representatives will get to meet and network as well. \nPresentation: 3:00-4:30pm Open to All Farmers\nNetworking: 4:30-5:30pm Farmers and School Purchasers \nRSVP to Aja@buylocalfood.org or call 413-665-7100 by April 27th. Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-school-sales-are-they-right-for-your-business/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T164417
CREATED:20180412T195538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T200540Z
UID:27100-1524571200-1524574800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Farmer's Office Live Webinar: Managing Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:You’ll never have to worry about cash in the bank with proper cash flow management. In this webinar\, participants will review how to create monthly cash flow projections and how to manage day-to-day cash flows. First\, you will work through creating a yearly cash flow projection using historical data to lay-out cash needs on a monthly basis\, then discuss how to manage cash on a weekly basis and prevent accidentally bouncing a check. \nParticipants will be able to ask questions during the webinar. At the end of the session\, you will receive a dynamic cash flow excel template that will help you with your own projections. \nRegister here \n*This webinar is available for free to all Premium and Soft Launch members of The Farmer’s Office. Learn more about memberships
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/27100/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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