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SUMMARY:Farmers' Market Manager Forum
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, CISA brings market managers together for a time to meet\, share best practices\, and learn from one another. This year\, farmers’ market managers from around the Pioneer Valley will gather at the Senior Center in Holyoke to get ideas for new concepts and ways to improve the overall operation of their markets. CISA welcomes market managers\, steering committee members\, and market volunteers to this forum. Come with your questions\, and be willing to share your valuable thoughts and experiences. Feel free to spread the invitation to those you think would find it beneficial to network with other market managers. \n\nSome of the areas that many of you have expressed interest in discussing and sharing experiences in are:\n\n\nLocal Food for All – CISA’s SNAP fundraising initiative\nWho can participate in SNAP & SAVE\, and how?\nHIP (Healthy Incentives Program) reminder (FINI)\nCustomer loyalty programs\nCommunity outreach – CISA update for SNAP & SAVE\nHow can CISA help support your market this season?\n\n\nLight dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Innocent at 413-665-7100\, ext. 26\, by Friday\, April 1st. Feel free to contact Innocent or Devon with any questions.\n\n\nFunding for this workshop has been provided by the Farmers Market Promotion Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-market-manager-forum-2/
LOCATION:Holyoke Senior Center\, 291 Pine Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160406T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160406T180000
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SUMMARY:New Farmer Panel and Expo
DESCRIPTION:A committed group of UMass students part of John Gerber’s Writing for Sustainability\, have come together to pull off a 2 hour long new farmer panel-expo! This event will provide a space for creative dialogue highlighting the emerging possibilities in sustainable agriculture regarding the rise of a diverse new generation of young farmers. \nThe expo will be thriving from 4:00pm to 4:30pm with refreshments and networking time. Then\, starting at 4:30pm\, a diverse panel of four new farmer community members will answer questions for half an hour. After\, the knowledge is served tabling and resource networking will continue until 6:00pm with local\, organic treats from Earthfoods and People’s Market. We hope to see you all there!! \nRepresentatives from organizations offering financial\, land access\, and technical resources to farmers will have informational booths.   \nThe purpose of this event is to gather new farmers of diverse backgrounds\, identities and ages\, in order to provide them with resources to work successfully in inclusive farm settings.  Please come\, and bring a farmer friend! \nCheck out the facebook event! The Panel and Expo will be happening right after the UMass Student Farm Spring Farmers Market.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-farmer-panel-and-expo/
LOCATION:Earthwoods Cafe\,  Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
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SUMMARY:Embracing Earth's Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Simcox\, a botanical explorer and world food plant ecologist\, has spent decades traveling the globe documenting\, tasting\, and collecting the seeds of thousands of rare and underutilized edibles. Visiting over 100 countries and collecting the seed of 15\,000 crop varieties and wild species\, Joseph’s experiential knowledge lends a fresh analysis to how we can innovate agriculture in the face of climate change and reclaim a more balanced and harmonious relationship with the natural world. \nWith over 50\,000 known species of edible plants in the world\, it is befuddling to think that globally we depend on fewer than 20 to provide 90% of our food. Some estimate that in the last century alone three-fourths of all known food crops slipped into extinction. \nAre these crops irreversibly and irrecoverably lost? Not so! Learn how you can contribute to reviving crop diversity right here in the Pioneer Valley. In promotion of Joseph’s Garden Across America project he will be giving out FREE seeds from his Rare Vegetable Seed Consortium to passionate individuals and local organizations who are interested in growing out\, selecting\, saving\, and returning a portion of the seeds back to the project for further promotion. After all\, “the best seed bank is in the soil.” \nThis is an awesome opportunity to take home some truly unique heirloom varieties for those who are interested! \nTo learn more about Joseph and his projects check out these websites: \n·      explorewithjoseph.com\n·      gardensacrossamerica.com\n·      growrareseeds.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/embracing-earths-diversity/
LOCATION:Franklin Patterson Hall\, Main lecture Hall\, Hampshire College\, Amherst Mass.
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160407T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160407T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Soil Testing and Fertility Management
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this class\, taught by Zach Wolf\,  is to have participants work through the process of drafting soil management plans.  We will look at example soil tests and go through the process of calculating amendment application rates.  The latter part will cover how to integrate soil mineral amendments with the management of cover crops\, compost\, mulches and inoculates to create a holistic soil management plan.  We will talk about pasture management\, but the bulk of the class is specific for vegetable growers. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center Website.  \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nGrowing up in Northwest Connecticut\, Zach Wolf was surrounded by farms and protected land. After graduating from Columbia University with a B.S. in biology\, Zach returned to Connecticut to work at Whippoorwill Farm\, a 400-acre grass-fed beef operation. From 2009 – 2011\, he served as field foreman at Stone Barns Center\, and then went on to co-manage The Locusts on Hudson\, an 80-acre estate in Staatsburg\, N.Y.\, where he has raised livestock\, vegetables and herbs and developed an on-farm apprentice-training program.  While co-managing in Straatsburg\, Zach directed the Growing Farmers Initiative at Stone Barns for a year before returning to The Locusts full time.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-soil-testing-and-fertility-management/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160318T132950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T132950Z
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SUMMARY:Farming in Community Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is a networking event and the first of what will be a series of ongoing discussions and events regarding farm-based communities and community-based farming in the Northeast. The goal of this event is to bring together farmers\, aspiring farmers\, community-experienced folks and community-seekers to connect and discuss viable community-based farming models.\n\n\n \n\n\nAre you a land-less farmer (or wanna-be farmer) who is eager to take the plunge into full-time farming but don’t have the resources to do it alone? \nAre you a firm believer in community living\, who seeks others to live in community with? \nAre you a farmer considering bringing other self-driven farmers onto your farm to live and work? \nAre you a farmer without a retirement/succession plan\, but wish to keep your land in production? \nAre you a landowner considering shifting ownership of your land to a non-profit/community-based organization? \nAre you looking for alternative ways to fund community/farm projects that don’t include mountains of debt? \nWould you like to live in an inter-generational ecovillage where you can plant thousands of trees that your grandchildren will some day enjoy? \nDo you aspire to be involved with large scale regenerative farming\, permaculture\, agroforestry\, silvopasture\, agritourism\, farm-based education\, etc\, but lack the resources to do it on your own? \n\n\nIf you answered “yes” to any of these questions\, this event is for you!!\n\n\n \n\n\nSo\, let’s get this discussion going. Let’s make connections and build a regional network. Let’s build a movement of solidarity and mutual aid among existing (and aspiring) farm-based communities across the Northeast. There will be a table for you to display information about your project or venture\, as well as regional breakout sessions to connect w/ people from your region.\n\n\n \n\n\nLunch will be potluck style. Please bring a dish. There will be no kitchen access\, so please bring any plates/bowls/cups/utensils that you will want to use. Lodging for the night is available by contacting Sirius directly. Questions/comments/RSVP can be send to farmingincommunity@gmail.com. Donations of $10-$20 welcome to cover event costs. Please contact us if you feel inspired to volunteer the day of the event. Thanks!\nSHARE OUR EVENT! ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/929220410480942/ \n\n\n \n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farming-in-community-conference/
LOCATION:Sirius Community\, 72 Baker Rd\, Shutesbury
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160411T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160411T193000
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SUMMARY:Farmer/Buyer Meet & Greet Networking
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from April 4th due to snow!\n\nCISA is holding its spring networking meeting for Local Hero farmers to meet with buyers who are interested in purchasing local products for their businesses. This meeting will be a great opportunity for all buyers and Local Hero farm members to network\, meet one another\, and forge new business relationships. In addition\, Sean Stolarik\, Big Y Produce Sales Manager\, will discuss how local farms can develop a wholesale relationship with Big Y. Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP or if you have questions\, contact Devon Whitney-Deal at 413-665-7100\, ext. 22.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmerbuyer-meet-greet-networking-2/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center Room 301\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke\, 01040
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
ORGANIZER;CN="Devon Whitney-Deal%2C CISA":MAILTO:devon@buylocalfood.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160323T131510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T131510Z
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SUMMARY:Business Growth Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Stabilize and Expand your Business \nThis workshop is geared toward established businesses seeking to increase their revenue. Topics presented by Amy Shapiro\, Director of Business Development\, and a panel of experts will include operational efficiencies\, financial management tools\, employee hiring guidelines and sales and marketing strategies. Course materials will be provided. \nRegistration for this seminar is $175. Click here to register. \nThis is a 4 class seminar held on Tuesdays April 12\, 19\, 26 and May 3 from 6 – 9 pm \nIf you can’t make it to the first round of this seminar there will be a second session on Wednesdays May 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 from 6 – 9 pm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/business-growth-seminar/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160323T132427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T132427Z
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SUMMARY:Food Product Development Course
DESCRIPTION:Food Product Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept \nDo you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for a current or future product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla\, of the UMASS Food Science Department\, an expert on HACCP and product development. \nThe full day course will cover: \n\nPrinciples of Food Safety and Risk Management\nEstablishing Process Controls & Effective Strategies for Record Keeping\nQuality Attributes of Food\nFinancial/Business Considerations to account for in your product development process\nFood Regulation and Product Labeling and Claims\nHACCP Plan Requirements and/or Low-Acid and Acidified Certification\nDetermine Formula\, Process and Packaging for a safe food system\nCommercial Canning (Acidified Foods)\nProduct Development Life Cycle\n\nRegistration for this course is $211.99. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-product-development-course/
LOCATION:Western MA Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160414T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T132328Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Botany for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be an interactive lecture and discussion about some foundational topics in plant science relevant to growing fruits and vegetables.  The main topics will be (1) plant form and patterns of growth\, (2) plant reproduction\, and (3) plant nutrition.  Although the emphasis will be on basic plant science\, we will make frequent cross-references with agricultural practice. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nMatt Palmer is a senior lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Columbia University.  He is involved in a range of research and education projects involving urban and peri-urban ecology. He collaborates with NYC Parks\, the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, NASA\, the USDA Forest Service\, and several units within Columbia University on research\, teaching\, and teacher training initiatives. His current research projects include evaluating the ecosystem functions of green infrastructure\, studying the ecosystem consequences of reforestation in NYC\, and providing scientific support for the management of both invasive and rare species throughout the region.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-botany-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160421T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160406T132556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T132556Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Compost
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the various Composting Systems in place at Stone Barns and discuss the science\, experience and insight necessary to produce premium quality compost for a range of agricultural and horticultural applications. This class will be held outdoors and will be hands on\, focusing on active windrow and static aerated composting methods for all organic materials. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \n\nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nFour Season Farm Director\, oversees the cultivation of over 200 varieties of produce year-round on 6.5 acres of outdoor fields and gardens and in a 22\,000 square-foot minimally heated greenhouse as well as the Center’s extensive landscape and compost operations. He experiments continually with innovative growing methods and seed varieties and is integrally involved in training beginning farmers. Jack graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in turf management and horticulture. Before Stone Barns\, he worked as a greenhouse manager for a family-owned nursery in Rhode Island\, a park ranger in Costa Rica\, restored and managed olive orchards in California\, and developed an organic CSA program in Connecticut.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-compost/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160311T150744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160311T150744Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Health Care Practices for our Food Animals
DESCRIPTION:Workshop on Health Care Practices for our Food Animals: Maintaining and Enhancing Protocols to Treat Sick Animals\n\nKatherine Beltaire\, DVM\, DACT\nCase Study: Management of Anthelmintic Resistance on the Farm\n\nCraig Jones\, Field Representative Agrimark\nFARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management)\n\nContact Jean King for further questions or to register.\njean.king@uconn.edu 860-916-7367\n\nThese workshops are part of a 2014-2017 USDA/NESARE Professional Development Program grant: Health Care Practices for our Food Animals\, a joint project among the Universities of Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-health-care-practices-for-our-food-animals/
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:20160425T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160413T130345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T132538Z
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SUMMARY:Scouting for Early-Season Landscape Pests and Problems
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the growing season with hands-on scouting\, identifying and even forecasting landscape pests and abiotic problems. Join Randy Prostak\, Extension Weed Specialist\, Nick Brazee\, Extension Plant Pathologist\, and Rick Harper\, Extension Assistant Professor in Urban & Community Forestry\, for a walk through the landscape as they discuss and demonstrate how to put IPM practices to work efficiently and examine some of the most common pest and cultural problems of woody ornamentals. Dress for walking; workshop held rain or shine. Bring a clipboard\, pencil and hand lens if possible. \nPreregistration required as space is limited; the cost is $50/$45 per person for three or more registrations from the same company (10% discount). \nFor a registration form or to register online using a credit card click here or contact UMass Extension at (413)545-0895\, eweeks@umext.umass.edu. \nCredits: Two pesticide contact hours for Massachusetts categories 36 and Applicators License\, valid for equivalent categories in all New England states. ISA\, SAF\, CFE\, MCA\, MCH and MCLP credits have been requested.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/scouting-for-early-season-landscape-pests-and-problems/
LOCATION:French Hall\, UMass\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160418T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T191115Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: EPA Worker Protection Standard
DESCRIPTION:PA Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Courses for Organic and Non-Certified Pesticide Users\n\n\nAll farmworkers must be trained under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) if your farm uses any pesticides\, including\nthose approved for organic production and other general use pesticides. The agricultural worker employer is\nresponsible for complying with all components of WPS including the training of farmworkers. This training can only\nbe provided by an individual who has a pesticide certification license or has attended an approved EPA WPS Train-the-Trainer workshop.\n\nThe train-the-trainer workshops are 3 hours long and will be held in Pittsfield\, Hadley\, Marlborough and East Wareham.\nThe registration fee is $28.00 per person. Participants will receive the EPA WPS How to Comply Manual\, WPS\nPesticide Record Keeping book\, EPA WPS Safety Poster\, EPA WPS Trainer’s Manual\, Certificate of Attendance\, and\nthe ability to train farmworkers in WPS.\n\nFor information on registering for these workshops please refer to our website\nPlease contact Natalia Clifton\, UMass Extension \, 413-545-1044 or email \nSponsored in part by the UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Education Program.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-epa-worker-protection-standard/
LOCATION:Country Club of Pittsfield\, 639 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160422T125822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T125822Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Food Product Development
DESCRIPTION:Do you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for a current or future product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla\, of the UMASS Food Science Department\, an expert on HACCP and product development. This workshop is co-hosted by the CommonWealth Kitchen & UMASS Amherst’s Food Science Department.  \n\nThe full day course will cover:\n•       Principles of Food Safety and Risk Management\n•       Establishing Process Controls & Effective Strategies for Record Keeping\n•       Quality Attributes of Food\n•       Financial/Business Considerations to account for in your product development process\n•       Food Regulation and Product Labeling and Claims\n•       HACCP Plan Requirements and/or Low-Acid and Acidified Certification\n•       Determine Formula\, Process and Packaging for a safe food system\n•       Commercial Canning (Acidified Foods)\n•       Product Development Life Cycle\n \nRegistration for this course is $200. To register and to learn more about the course click here.\nIf you’re interested in learning about the scholarship program\, contact Roz Freeman.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-food-product-development/
LOCATION:CommonWealth Kitchen\, 196 Quincy St\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160406T132712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T132712Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Land Assessment
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take students into the field (weather permitting) for hands-on land assessment. We will conduct a soil sample\, measure compaction\, assess biological systems\, and discuss methods of improving or degrading the existing system. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nCrystal Stewart has long been interested in commercial and consumer horticulture. She completed both her bachelor and master degrees at the University of Wisconsin. During her studies\, she worked in the Department of Horticulture as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and as a Research Associate. After graduating\, Crystal became a Regional Extension Educator with the South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension providing horticulture support. She joined Cornell Cooperative Extension in 2007 as the horticulture and agriculture educator in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Today\, Crystal’s areas of emphasis include organic horticulture\, small and beginning farmers assistance\, and basic farm business management.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-land-assessment/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160408T125230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T125230Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Farm Financial Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Are you having difficulty finding time for regular financial tasks? Is your farm business running as smoothly as possible?\n\n \n\n\nThis webinar is designed to give you the tools to stay on track during the growing season. Join New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and The Carrot Project for a webinar overview of a new Financial Calendar tool. We’ll dive into how the tool can help you stay organized with daily\, weekly\, monthly\, and annual tasks. A successful beginning farmer will also be on hand to help you adapt the calendar to your farm’s needs and realities and create a personalized financial management calendar for your farm.\n\n \nThis webinar is FREE but pre-registration required: https://nesfp.org/events/farm-financial-calendar
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-farm-financial-calendar/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160323T130357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T130920Z
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business \nPresenter Michael Vann\, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans.  One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out of my business”. ThisSucc overview seminar will cover: The current transition/succession landscape\, Establishing transition expectations and objectives\, Business valuation facts and realities\, Family and partner dynamics\, Exit options and structure considerations\, Preparing the Company for transition\, and Your advisors and the value they create.  A more in-depth multi session seminar will be offered Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. \nThis is a FREE seminar. Click here to Register. \nIf you can’t make it to the seminar on April 28th\, there will be a second session on May 5.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-succession-planning/
LOCATION:Cloud 85\, 85 Main St\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160422T132947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T132947Z
UID:18991-1461866400-1461873600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:USDA Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to finance your hoop house? Wondering if you should be considering crop insurance? Interested in accepting SNAP benefits for your CSA? \nFarmers are invited to meet representatives from USDA agencies to learn about the opportunities available to them. New Entry will host Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)\, Farm Service Agency (FSA)\, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)\, UMass Extension Risk Management\, and Rural Development for an evening of introductions and information sharing. \nFarmers will learn about becoming eligible for USDA programs\, accessing technical assistance\, applying for low-interest and micro loan programs\, purchasing federal crop insurance\, and more! Representatives will emphasize the importance of record-keeping and highlight best practices for busy farmers. \nTake this opportunity to ask the questions you’ve been wondering about\, and make this your most successful season yet! \nThis event is free and open to the public. Parking is available on street\, as well as in the lot at the corner of Mt. Hope St. & White St. and in the lot at the corner of White St. and Avon St. \nAny questions may be directed to Kristen Whitmore.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/usda-showcase/
LOCATION:Fusion Theater\, 125 Mt. Hope Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160415T131438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160415T131438Z
UID:18939-1461916800-1461949200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women's Game of Logging
DESCRIPTION:Game of Logging teaches chainsaw skills.  Each level builds upon the one before.  By listening to explanations\, watching demonstrations\, and then practicing techniques\, participants come away with better work habits and greater confidence in their ability to safely fell trees and work in the woods. Level I provides an overview of chain saw safety and covers basic tree felling and you will fell a tree! If you are interested in reading more about the Game of Logging Course\, visit NEWT’s website. To register and for directions to the training site\, contact Lisa Sausville at (802) 877-2777 or by email. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/womens-game-of-logging/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Stamford \, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160302T162703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160302T162703Z
UID:18413-1462003200-1462035600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts' Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to believe but spring planting time is just around the corner! It’s time to order from the Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts 2016 Spring Tree\, Shrub\, & Plant Sale! \nThe Districts are accepting orders for their annual plant sale through April 10\, 2016.\n \nChoices include a wide variety of trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and edibles. Compost will also be for sale in 40-pound bags.  Soil testing will be done by members of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners on pick up day\, April 30th\, 2016 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton.\n \nTo use our on line ordering system with color photos and descriptions visit www.pioneervalleyconservation.org\nOr request a brochure by calling #413-585-1000 x118 or email 413treesale@gmail.com. \n \nThe Conservation Districts are state entities designated by the Massachusetts General Laws to address natural resources issues at the local level throughout the Commonwealth. The Districts cooperate with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, a federal agency addressing the conservation and wise management of natural resources (soil\, water\, air\, plants\, animals\, human\, and energy)\, assist agricultural producers and landowners with conservation planning and applying for financial assistance to correct resource concerns. The District programs improve the health and productivity of all landscapes\, urban to rural.\nHHCD also carries out programs and workshops\, and holds conservation tours of local farms. The plant sale is our major fundraising source. Please support local conservation!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampden-and-hampshire-conservation-districts-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Three County Fairgrounds\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160323T131851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T131851Z
UID:18657-1462384800-1462395600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Business Growth Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Stabilize and Expand your Business \nThis workshop is geared toward established businesses seeking to increase their revenue.  Topics presented by Amy Shapiro\, Director of Business Development\, and a panel of experts will include operational efficiencies\, financial management tools\, employee hiring guidelines and sales and marketing strategies. Course materials will be provided. \nRegistration for this seminar is $175. Click here to register. \nThis is a four class seminar. Held on Wednesdays May 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 from 6 – 9 pm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/business-growth-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Valley Community Development Corporation\, 30 Market St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160418T191521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T191521Z
UID:18957-1462438800-1462465800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Conservation Biological Control
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Biological Control Short Course Sponsored by the Xerces Society\, NE-SARE and USDA-NRCS\n\n\nIn response to growing interest in promoting beneficial insects for their pest control services on farms\, the Xerces Society has authored the book Farming With Native Beneficial Insects and developed the Conservation Biological Control Short Course to educate farmers\, agriculture employees\, natural resource specialists\, land managers\, and conservation organization\nstaff. \nSkills and objectives include:\n\nThe importance of beneficial insects – predators and parasitoids that attack insect pests.\nOverview of conservation biological control and integrated pest management (IPM).\nHow to identify beneficial insects and distinguish them from other insects.\nHow to recognize the habitat needs of beneficial insects and identify habitat deficiencies.\nThe design and implementation of habitat improvements\, including site preparation\, insectary strip plantings\, hedgerows\, beetle banks\, and more.\nThe current best management practices that minimize land-use impacts on beneficial insects and mitigate exposure to insecticides.\nHow to access USDA conservation programs for financial and technical support.\n\nParticipants will receive the Xerces Society’s Conservation Biological Control Toolkit which includes habitat installation guidelines and other relevant publications\, and the Xerces’ book\, Farming with Native Beneficial Insects.\n\nCertified Crop Advisor (6 CEUs) and Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education (PACE) (5 CEUs) Available.\n\nContact: Jillian Vento\, The Xerces Society at 503-232-6639 or pollinators@xerces.org\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-conservation-biological-control/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160323T130651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T130856Z
UID:18654-1462467600-1462474800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Succession Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business \n\nPresenter Michael Vann\, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans.  One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out of my business”. This overview seminar will cover: The current transition/succession landscape\, Establishing transition expectations and objectives\, Business valuation facts and realities\, Family and partner dynamics\, Exit options and structure considerations\, Preparing the Company for transition\, and Your advisors and the value they create.  A more in-depth multi session seminar will be offered Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. \nThis is a FREE seminar. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-succession-planning-2/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160418T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T191229Z
UID:18956-1463040000-1463050800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: EPA Worker Protection Standard
DESCRIPTION:PA Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Courses for Organic and Non-Certified Pesticide Users \nAll farmworkers must be trained under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) if your farm uses any pesticides\, including\nthose approved for organic production and other general use pesticides. The agricultural worker employer is\nresponsible for complying with all components of WPS including the training of farmworkers. This training can only\nbe provided by an individual who has a pesticide certification license or has attended an approved EPA WPS Train-the-Trainer workshop.\n\nThe train-the-trainer workshops are 3 hours long and will be held in Pittsfield\, Hadley\, Marlborough and East Wareham.\nThe registration fee is $28.00 per person. Participants will receive the EPA WPS How to Comply Manual\, WPS\nPesticide Record Keeping book\, EPA WPS Safety Poster\, EPA WPS Trainer’s Manual\, Certificate of Attendance\, and\nthe ability to train farmworkers in WPS.\n\nFor information on registering for these workshops please refer to our website\nPlease contact Natalia Clifton\, UMass Extension \, 413-545-1044 or email \nSponsored in part by the UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Education Program.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-epa-worker-protection-standard-2/
LOCATION:Hadley Farms Meeting House\, 41 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160406T132857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T132857Z
UID:18808-1463056200-1463067000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Farm Financials
DESCRIPTION:Most farmers keep some sort of financial records in order to file taxes and/or apply for a loan.  Within the numbers are details about the farm’s operations — its efficiency and profitability. Being able to create financial statements is the first part. Next is learning how to use the statements to garner important information about your business and plan for growth. In this workshop\, we will discuss the basic layout of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.  We will go over each statement to understand how to read them: not just “Is my business profitable?” but more richly\, “What can I do to improve profitability\,” “How can I improve cash flow\,” and “Can I afford to make capital improvements or take out a loan?” With a basic understanding of the financial statements\, we’ll talk about how to use your historical data to create projections for the purposes of business planning and applying for loans. Finally\, we will discuss how the financial projections fit into the bigger picture of business planning. We will review real financial statements and leave plenty of time to address the specific questions and concerns of the attendees. \n\nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nJulia Shanks prepares food businesses and farms for growth through business planning\, cash-flow planning and financial feasibility studies. A frequent lecturer on sustainable food systems and accounting\, she sits on the advisory board of Future Chefs and is the regional leader of Slow Money Boston.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-farm-financials/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160406T133033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T133033Z
UID:18809-1463661000-1463671800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Tillage
DESCRIPTION:Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator Justin O’Dea for a workshop on soil tillage in agriculture. The workshop will explore why tillage practices have long been a facet of agriculture\, different types of tillage\, the effects of tillage on soils\, and tillage strategies that work to conserve soils and build soil health. The workshop will involve participatory problem-solving and a field walk. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nJustin O’Dea works as a vegetable and field crop educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County where he specializes in soil management\, crop rotation\, cover cropping\, integrated weed and pest management\, and value-added grain production. Justin grew up in the southern tier region of New York and has a varied working background with vegetables\, fruits\, and field crops. Justin’s formal training is in cropping systems agronomy\, soil management\, and ecology and holds a MS degree from Montana State University.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-tillage/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160526T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160406T133203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T134438Z
UID:18811-1464265800-1464276600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:The (3) C’s in organic farming are Cop Rotations\, Cover Crops and Compost. When put together in a well-planned production system healthy soil and a successful cash crop are all but guaranteed. In this class we’ll discuss how to develop a plan that is focused on cover crops in a diverse crop rotation. We’ll also discuss how to manage the cover crops including the ability to plant no-till in organic systems\, using the cover crop as a mulch to suppress annual weeds. We’ll also cover topics like seed selection\, cover crop establishment\, tillage and no-till\, and the strategies behind the systems that make them work. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nJeff Moyer is an expert in organic crop production systems including weed management\, cover crops\, crop rotations\, equipment modification and use\, and facilities design. He has helped countless farmers make the transition from conventional\, chemical-based farming to organic or sustainable methods.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/18811/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160612T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160525T202803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160525T202803Z
UID:19455-1465738200-1465747200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Orchard Planning and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join long time orchardists Pru Smith and Sharon Gensler for an afternoon workshop on small-scale homestead orcharding. They’ll demonstrate overall orchard planning\, building diversity into plantings\, breed selection\, practical fruit growing techniques\, and soil and plant health. Pru and Sharon will lead participants in an informative and experiential process\, using their property\, Wild Browse Farm\, to demonstrate the importance of a holistic approach to orchard care. \nWild Browse Farm’s orchard is a model of diversity\, containing over 10 species of fruit\, including kiwi\, sand cherries and paw paw\, and more traditional tree and small fruits like apples\, pears\, peaches\, plums\, strawberries\, raspberries\, blueberries and grapes. \nAbout the Instructors\nPru Smith and Sharon Gentler are co-directors of Wildbrowse Farm and Sustainability Center in Wendell\, MA. Pru is a homestead orchardist and a sustainability and wellness life coach.  Sharon Gensler has been a homesteader and educator for over thirty years.  In 1981\, Pru and Sharon\, began their homesteading journey on nine wooded\, hilly\, rocky acres in western Massachusetts.  Through their labor of love\, they have co-created a place of abundance and joy.  Clearing land\, co-creating healthy soil\, building their home and outbuildings\, designing alternative energy systems\, working alone and within community they have lived their version of “The Good Life.” \nRegistration\nClick here to register online now! Or click here to download our mail-in registration form. \nWe anticipate the workshop to fill up\, pre-registration is recommended.  For more information contact Dan Bensonoff\, Education Events Organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122. \nScholarships are available for new farmers (those growing 10 or less years) who are active NOFA/Mass members. To apply please click here. \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-orchard-planning-and-maintenance/
LOCATION:Wild Browse Farm and Sustainability Center\, 87 Bullard Pasture Road\, Wendell\, MA\, 01379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160615T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160523T145612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T145810Z
UID:19416-1465996500-1466004600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Special Topics for Pesticide Applicators
DESCRIPTION:This two hour program will provide two recertification contact hours for all categories of pesticide licenses\, Natalia P. Clifton\, UMass Extension will discuss a variety of timely topics of importance to pesticide applicators. Topics will include EPA regulatory changes impacting pesticide applicators\, events involving pesticide impacts on non-target organisms\, resources for pesticide toxicity and environmental impact information\, pesticide poisoning incidents\, and the new draft MA state pollinator protection plan.\n\nRegistration\nThe registration fee is $35.00 per person. Online registrations include an additional service fee. \nClick here to register by Mail (check or PO) \nClick here to register online (credit card) \nAlthough registration is seperate\, this program can be taken in conjunction with Best Management Practices for Minimizing Turf Pests at the same location on June 15. \nCredits\nTwo pesticide contact hours for licenses in all Massachusetts categories.  Contact hours are valid for equivalent categories in all New England states. \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name: Natalia Clifton\n\n\nContact’s phone: 413-545-1044\n\n\nContact’s email: nclifton@umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-special-topics-for-pesticide-applicators/
LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel (Milford)\, 11 Beaver Street\, Milford\, MA\, 01757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160619
DTSTAMP:20260607T100201
CREATED:20160524T212508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T212556Z
UID:19441-1466208000-1466294399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Cultivated Blueberry Grower’s Association Spring Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The MA Cultivated Blueberry Grower’s Association in conjunction with the UMass Extension Service is holding an annual spring seminar on Saturday June 18th. This year we are pleased to have Sonia Schloemann\, UMass Small Fruit Extension specialist give us an IPM Update on Major Blueberry Pest and Disease Issues for 2016. Laurie Rocco\, MDAR Pesticide Inspector will also speak to us on the Worker Protection Standard and Pesticide Issues. (Pesticide credits applied for) In addition\, OESCO (Conway\, MA) will display pruners and sprayers\, and will offer their normal discount for products purchased/ordered at the meeting. Nourse Farms will provide sample packets of Agrigel to use when planting. \nThe seminar will take place at Kenburn Orchards\, (owners: Larry and Susan Flaccus)\, 1394 Mohawk Trail (Route 2) at North-South Road\, Shelburne\, MA at 11:30 a.m. Directions at kenburnorchards.com. \nThe cost for this seminar is free for MCBGA members and $10 for non-members. Please register for this seminar by emailing Elisabeth Patt by June 10th. Please bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs. As usual\, drinks and dessert are provided by our hosts. \nAgenda\n11:30 a.m. Registration and Picnic Lunch (Bring your own)\n12:15 p.m. Brief Business Meeting\n12:30 p.m. Presentation by guest speakers Sonia and Laurie\n2:15 p.m. Tour of the Blueberry Farm and field Question/Answer period with our Guest Speakers\n3:00 p.m. Adjournment
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-cultivated-blueberry-growers-association-spring-seminar/
LOCATION:Kenburn Orchards\, 1394 Mohawk Trail\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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