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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180128
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SUMMARY:Livestock Institute of Southern New England 2018 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Livestock Institute of Southern New England (TLI) is hosting its 2nd annual livestock conference on January 28th\, 2018. TLI promotes best practices in animal husbandry to further strengthen the agricultural activities of the region. This conference is designed for producers of all experience levels and all farm sizes. We are seeking speakers on the following general topics\, and are open to related ideas and suggestions: \n\nMarketing\nSilvopasture\nAnimal welfare basics\nRaising rabbits\nBasics of raising animals: poultry\, cattle\, goats\, pigs\nInventory management from pasture to package\nGoatscaping\nAdvanced discussions on pasture\nPest and rodent management\n\nProposals are due by October 15th. \nTo learn more about TLI\, see here: www.thelivestockinstitute.org \nFor questions\, contact Gena: Gena@thelivestockinstitute.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/livestock-institute-of-southern-new-england-2018-conference/
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:20180125T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Building Workplace Culture for Staff Retention
DESCRIPTION:How do you retain staff year after year? How do you create a strong team from the beginning and follow through the season? In this workshop we will work together to build management and training styles for staff retention including mission clarification\, empowering managers and crew leaders\, and clear communication and feedback. This workshop builds upon Pete’s fall 2017 workshop and digs deeper into the topic of staff retention\, so folks can walk away with clear next steps towards developing a strong farm team and methods of accountability over the course of a season. Stevie and Pete bring their previous work as facilitators\, farmers\, and managers to this collaboration. \nLocation: CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf St.\, South Deerfield\n Presenters: Pete McLean of True North and Stevie Schafenacker of CISA \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nJanuary 25: LH Member $15.00 USDJanuary 25: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSnow Date: March 15 \nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/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-winter-workshop-building-workplace-culture-and-leadership-for-staff-retention/
LOCATION:CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171130T224457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T213357Z
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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Building Workplace Culture for Staff Retention
DESCRIPTION:How do you retain staff year after year? How do you create a strong team from the beginning and follow through the season? In this workshop we will work together to build management and training styles for staff retention including mission clarification\, empowering managers and crew leaders\, and clear communication and feedback. This workshop builds upon Pete’s fall 2017 workshop and digs deeper into the topic of staff retention\, so folks can walk away with clear next steps towards developing a strong farm team and methods of accountability over the course of a season. Stevie and Pete bring their previous work as facilitators\, farmers\, and managers to this collaboration.\n\n\n\nLocation: Holyoke Senior Center\, 291 Pine St.\, Holyoke\nPresenters: Pete McLean of True North and Stevie Schafenacker of CISA \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nJanuary 23: LH Member $15.00 USDJanuary 23: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSnow Date: March 15 \nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series: \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/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-winter-workshop-building-workplace-culture-for-staff-retention/
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:20180118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171130T170018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T213502Z
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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: The Full Cycle of Farm Labor
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will explore the steps in hiring\, training and retaining farm employees\, from drafting job descriptions and policies to record-keeping and exit interviews. We’ll share some decision-making tools to help farmers become employers. Participants will be introduced to available resources to make farm labor management less overwhelming. This workshop is ideal for those new to hiring and/or farm employers wanting to formalize their work crew; it will cover the important things to consider when hiring people to work on your farm. \n\nLocation: Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St.\, Northampton\nPresenter: Mary Peabody\, Extension Specialist – University of Vermont \n\nMary Peabody is a community economic development specialist with University of Vermont Extension. She also serves as the founding Program Director for the Women’s Ag Network (WAgN) and the UVM Extension New Farmer project. She started her career with UVM Extension in 1988. Her professional interests include the sustainability of rural communities\, distance education using technology and issues pertaining to social/economic justice. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nJanuary 18: LH Member $15.00 USDJanuary 18: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD \n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSnow Date: March 12 \n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/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-winter-workshop-the-full-cycle-of-farm-labor/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171127T181614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T181614Z
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SUMMARY:So you think your apprenticeship is legal?
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Andrew Dennington\, Partner at Conn Kavanaugh\, Employment law expert \nAn interactive “legal 101” for mentor farmers who offer hands-on learning opportunities on their farms.  Drawing on an Agricultural Employment Law booklet developed by New Entry and the Conservation Law Foundation\, the session will cover federal and state laws that apply to farmers as employers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/so-you-think-your-apprenticeship-is-legal/
LOCATION:NOFA Mass Winter Conference\, Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180114
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170822T162822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T183834Z
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SUMMARY:2018 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:The day-long conference features a wide variety of workshops on many aspects of regenerative organic growing\, food systems policy\, and land management appropriate for growers and organizers of all scales. \nThis year’s theme is Cover\, Diversity\, Regenerate. Degraded soils can be restored by promoting the biological function of the soil ecosystem\, which can be accomplished through living plant cover\, mulches\, and smart farm systems which reduce soil disturbance and enhance ecological diversity. This year’s conference will explore what the food producing and food activist community can take from agroecology\, permaculture\, current research and pioneering growers like our keynoter\, Gabe Brown\, who have been developing techniques to enhance the biological life of the soil by reducing soil disturbance and increasing cover on the lands they manage. \nIn addition to dedicating a portion of our program the science and practice of building soil life\, we will also have workshops on topics like raising healthy livestock\, high-production gardening\, managing an integrated farm and homestead\, growing and marketing nutrient-dense crops\, encouraging beneficial insect populations\, improving access to healthy foods and soils\, and supporting organic food systems in a changing climate. \nRegistration is now open\, and the early bird discount goes until Dec. 15th. We also have group discounts available for registrations of 5 or more. Please find the registration details\, here: https://www.nofamass.org/events/wc \nWe’d also love to have you showcase your work in our “Trade Show.” If you have something to share with the hundreds of gardeners\, farmers\, growers and food activists who will be there\, please find details\, here: https://www.nofamass.org/content/sponsor-exhibit-advertise-wc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2018-nofamass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171127T181006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T181006Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Employment Law 101
DESCRIPTION:Join presenter Mary O’Neal\, Partner at Conn Kavanaugh and employment law expert\, for a workshop that will provide an overview of key employment issues that farmers need to know. From apprenticeships to agricultural minimum wage\, the workshop will cover key topics that come up on the farm and provide attendees with an agricultural employment law handbook. It will also include case studies that provide an opportunity to apply the topics to real situations.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-employment-law-101/
LOCATION:Moot Court room\, UMass Dartmouth\, 285 Old Westport Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171211T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171108T224553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T172917Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer/Buyer Meet & Greet: How to Use Market Research to Guide Business Decisions
DESCRIPTION:4:30-6:00pm (Presentation) – 6:00-7:30 (Networking) \nMyrna Greenfield\, “top egg” of Good Egg Marketing\, will be leading a workshop as part of this CISA’s fall networking event. Whether you’re trying to figure out if there’s enough demand for your products\, if there’s a gap you can fill\, what your customers care about or who your competitors are\, resources you can use to guide your business decisions. Please join us after the workshop for an opportunity to network and mingle with buyers in the marketplace and producers alike! Refreshments will be provided. \nPlease RSVP by December 6th to Aja Talarico at 413-665-7100\, ext. 24 or aja@buylocalfood.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmerbuyer-meet-greet-how-to-use-market-research-to-guide-business-decisions/
LOCATION:Northampton Brewery\, 11 Brewster Court\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171108T214152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T214328Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Cannabis On The Farm
DESCRIPTION:Cost: (Includes Lunch)\nNOFA Member – $51General Public – $60\n* Add $5 for walk-in registration on day of event \n\nIn 2018 Cannabis will enter the Massachusetts marketplace and\, according to some estimates\, it’s poised to become a $1.1 billion industry within just a few years\, making it the most profitable crop in Massachusetts. As with local craft beer and food\, there will be a lot of consumers interested in accessing high-quality craft cannabis grown by local farmers in a sustainable way. \nThis interactive workshop and networking event is for growers who are interested in cultivating Cannabis using organic methods on their land for this new market. We’ll cover all the basics to get you started on your path toward cultivating cannabis either on your own as part of a cooperative. \nTopics covered will include: \n\n\nCultivation- \n\n\nGrowing high-quality cannabis using organic methods \n\n\nHow to modify high tunnels and greenhouses specifically for Cannabis \n\n\nSourcing seeds and clones \n\n\nIntegrating Cannabis into a diversified farm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Cannabis Cultivation Law and Regulations \n\n\nMedical landscape versus recreational landscape – what is different \n\n\nLicensing \n\n\nTesting process and standards \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCraft Cannabis Cultivation Cooperatives (CCCC) \n\n\nWhat is an agricultural cooperative? Why might it be a good fit for you and your farm? \n\n\nHow to form or join a CCCC \n\n\n\n\nIn between talks and panel discussions featuring growers and industry experts\, you’ll have a lot of time to meet other growers\, meet people who are actively recruiting farmers for their Cannabis cooperative\, and enjoy a catered lunch. We’ll conclude the day with a giveaway of Cannabis seeds and plants to get you started on your cultivation path! \nRegister Online Now or Mail In This Registration Form \nMore Info \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here. \nFor questions contact Dan Bensonoff\, education events organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-cannabis-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:The Nacul Center\, 592 Main Street\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171016T183346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T183346Z
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SUMMARY:Dairy Tours & Overnight Farm Stays
DESCRIPTION:Experience agritourism at some of Vermont’s premiere destinations. Whether you are new to agritourism or have years of experience\, you are invited to join farmers as well as agricultural\, tourism\, and insurance professionals for farm tours and discussion about what works and what doesn’t. Topics will include safety\, liability\, marketing\, and more. Resources and follow-up technical assistance will be available. \nMore information is available at the University of Vermont Extension website listed below. \nWorkshop 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (optional lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m.)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dairy-tours-overnight-farm-stays/
LOCATION:Liberty Hill Farms\, 511 Liberty Hill\, Rochester\, VT\, 05767\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170906T211228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T153125Z
UID:24864-1512468000-1512487800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New England Farm Succession School
DESCRIPTION:Three Session Course: Dec 5\, Jan 11\, Feb 7 \nOne of a farmer’s biggest challenges is planning for farm succession. The Farm Succession School provides farmers and farming couples looking toward retirement and farm transition the structured and sustained support to make decisions\, engage their family\, and organize the legal and financial mechanics. Topics include goal setting\, estate planning\, retirement planning\, family communications\, taxes\, legal structure\, Medicaid\, and bringing on a successor. \nA commitment of just three days over the winter months will allow farmers to develop a concrete plan for their farm business\, their land\, and their retirement. Program includes presentations\, group discussions and individual exercises\, with “assignments” between sessions. \nFarmers who have participated loved the amount of attention they received and valued the trust and sharing that developed among the participants\, regardless of scale or type of enterprise. “It opened my mind to all that’s involved and not be afraid to seek help from professionals\,” shared one farmer. “A must do! Definitely would recommend it. Well worth the time!” shared another farming couple. Read more of what farmers had to say. \nFind more info and register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-england-farm-succession-school/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation Office\, 249 Lakeside Drive\, Marlboro\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170907T195727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T195727Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Food Business Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Fair Food Network’s Fair Food Fund provides financing and business assistance to good food enterprises that are growing vibrant local food systems. We finance innovative businesses that are supporting resilient working farms and strong local food economies in the Northeastern United States. Lending is bolstered with business assistance including an annual business boot camp and one-on-one consulting. Fair Food Network launched the Fair Food Fund in 2012 to build robust regional food systems—and in the process\, help exceptional\, innovative businesses turn potential into profit. \nFair Food Business Boot Camp \nThis annual three-day event includes skill building sessions with industry mentors and fellow entrepreneurs to help selected entrepreneurs refine their business model\, solidify plans\, and accelerate growth. Topics include marketing\, telling your story\, break-even analysis\, understanding financial statements\, fundraising\, and more. \nThe Boot Camp is FREE for selected entrepreneurs including room and board. Plus\, participants have the chance to win $10\,000 in cash prizes at the culminating pitch competition.  Individuals applying to attend the program must either be a founding member of the enterprise or a member of the executive leadership team.  \nEligibility  \nWe’re looking for enterprises that meet the following general criteria: \n\nCommitted to building vibrant regional food systems in the Northeastern United States (Connecticut\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, New Jersey\, New York\, Pennsylvania\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont)\n\n\nIncorporated in the U.S.\n\n\nStrong consideration is given to enterprises that provide processing\, marketing\, local/regional food distribution\, or information technology platforms that link farms with consumers and/or wholesale customers.\nPreference given to applicants planning to seek financing in the next 6-12 months.\n\nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fair-food-business-boot-camp-2/
LOCATION:Lindentree Farm\, 10 Old Concord Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171012T160822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T213238Z
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SUMMARY:HIP Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event is intended for farmers’ market vendors\, farm staff\, market managers\, and volunteers working directly with HIP at farmers’ markets\, farm stands\, and CSAs. \nPlease join us at CISA’s Fall HIP Forum to sum up HIP’s successes and challenges\, share best practices and existing resources\, and advocate for what markets and farms need to ensure HIP is successful. We’ll be meeting Monday\, December 4 from 5:30-8:30pm\, in the back room of the World War II Club in Northampton (just off I-91\, with parking available). Food will be provided; there is a cash bar in the front of the club. All market and farm folks working directly with HIP are encouraged to attend. Refreshments provided. Please contact Mia to RSVP. Hope to see you there! \nCISA developed this flyer to show customers where they can access their HIP benefit through the winter months. We encourage you to make it available at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market. If you have any questions\, please contact Mia.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hip-forum/
LOCATION:World War II Club\, 50 Conz Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171115T182521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T182521Z
UID:25728-1512032400-1512061200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Day
DESCRIPTION:At this drop-in information session you can get your farm\, farm stand or farmers’ market authorized for SNAP (food stamps) and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day! USDA\, Department of Transitional Assistance and Department of Agricultural Resources staff will be on site to walk you through the process and assist with your application. You will also learn about SNAP processing equipment options and the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefit. NOTE: Registration for the conference is not required if you wish to only attend the retailer sign-up event.  \nWhere: Mass Farm Bureau Annual Meeting: Thursday\, November 30\, DROP-IN hours between: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\, Sheraton Framingham Hotel\, 1657 Worcester Rd.\, Framingham\, MA 01701 \nSNAP Retailer Sign-Up: Things to Bring \nIf you intend on getting an FNS number (SNAP retailer authorization)\, please bring copies of the following documents for all principal business owners to be included with your application: \n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, i.e.\, top page of tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds.\n\nFor non-profit 501(c)(3) Farmers Markets Only:  \nFarmers Markets operated/sponsored by a non-profit are the ONLY applicants that are not required to submit verification of a Social Security number for corporate officers/board members. \n Documentation Required:  \n\nCopy of the IRS Determination Letter stating the organization is a 501(c)(3). A (C)(4) and (C)(6)   will not be accepted.\nLetter from the sponsoring agency stating that they are sponsoring the farmers market and who they have appointed as their legal representative to operate the farmers market.\nThe application must be signed by a corporate officer or a board member.\n\nFor Government Owned/Operated Farmers Markets Only –  Documentation Required:  \n\nCopy of the City/Town IRS EIN/TIN Tax Exempt Letter.\nCity/Town Official must sign the Application Certification Page.\nNo personal information is required or needed.\n\nFor more information please contact: \nDavid Webber\, Department of Agricultural Resources \nO: 617.626.1754 or E: david.webber@state.ma.us \nFrank Martinez Nocito\, Department of Transitional Assistance \nO: 413.772.3411 or E: frank.martineznocito@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-retailer-sign-up-day/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center\, 1657 Worcester Rd\, Framingham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171128T184500
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171115T180520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T180739Z
UID:25719-1511890200-1511894700@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building a Niche Agri Enterprise into a Successful Business
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucka Saville of Anarchy Apiaries and Julia Coffey of Mycoterra Farm to discuss how they built their niche food system businesses.\nTucka will discuss the challenges and successes of building and sustaining apiaries in both the Northern and Southern climates of the East Coast. She works with both Anarchy Apiaries in New York and Florida\, and with French Hill Apiaries in Northern Vermont.\nJulia has built Mycoterra Farm from a garage based mushroom grow room to a large scale mushroom production facility in Deerfield\, MA. Julia will share her journey with us\, and her scalable model for success. \nHosted by The Stockbridge School of Agriculture\, UMass Amherst\nWhere: Paige Lab Conference Room – Room 202\nWho: Anyone! Open to the public \nParking: Meter Parking on campus is FREE after 5pm \nCampus map: \nhttps://www.umass.edu/visitorsctr/sites/default/files/maps/campusmap.pdf
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-a-niche-agri-enterprise-into-a-successful-business/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171115T184639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T184639Z
UID:25739-1510909200-1510912800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:FCCC November Breakfast Series- Farmer Q&A with Jennifer Flanagan
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Cannabis Control Commissioner Jennifer Flanagan will speak at its November 17 breakfast at Terrazza Ristorante at the Greenfield Country Club. Governor Baker named former MA State Senator Jennifer L. Flanagan as the gubernatorial appointee to the five-member CCC\, charged with regulating both the adult use and medical marijuana industries. As a member of the State Senate\, Flanagan served on numerous legislative committees focusing on public health\, substance misuse\, and professional licensure.  Additionally\, she led efforts to enact comprehensive and bipartisan legislation proposed and signed by the Governor to combat substance use addiction through treatment\, recovery and prevention. Following the breakfast\, the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has arranged for Commissioner Flanagan to meet with local farmers/producers to discuss the work of the CCC and gather feedback free of charge from 9:15-10:00am please  RSVP to 413-773-5463.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fccc-november-breakfast-series-farmer-qa-with-jennifer-flanagan/
LOCATION:Terraza Ristorante at the Greenfield Country Club\, 244 Country Club Road\, Greenfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170921T163150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T184557Z
UID:25099-1510671600-1510682400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Customer Behavior at Farmers' Markets: Tips to Increase Sales
DESCRIPTION:With the number of farmers’ markets in the Massachusetts steadily increasing and the tripling of SNAP sales coming into markets through the state-wide Healthy Incentive Program\, drawing in customers to your stand is imperative. \nWhat can farmers do to attract more shoppers to their stands? How can farmers actively market their products in and out of the farmers’ markets? What can farmers do to better understand customer behavior at the market\, and how can they use this information to increase customer satisfaction? \nChris Wayne of GrowNYC’s FARMroots program will present a tool for measuring customer behavior at farmers’ markets. By leveraging customer research performed by grocery stores and largescale food retailers\, and building on 40 years of institutional knowledge internally through the operation of NYC’s Greenmarkets\, FARMroots developed strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction. Learn tips for advanced merchandising\, how to appeal to a customer’s behavioral habits\, segmenting your market\, how to leverage sales data records to make informed marketing decisions\, and ways you and your staff can improve your customer’s overall shopping experience. \nFor more information contact Stevie Schafenacker – stevie@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100 ext. 27 \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nLocal Hero Members $10.00 USDNon-Members $15.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAbout FARMRoots: \nFARMroots provides both aspiring and established Greenmarket farmers with business technical assistance and training designed to ensure the long-term viability of participating farms and farmland. Technical assistance is provided through both in-house services and through the engagement of cost-shared consultants. \nAbout GrowNYC: \nGrowNYC’s mission is to improve New York City’s quality of life through environmental programs that transform communities block by block and empower all New Yorkers to secure a clean and healthy environment for future generations. Over the past 45 years they’ve become a service organization\, operating 50+ farmers’ markets and regional food hub\, providing city-wide recycling and composting resources\, supporting a network of hundreds of community gardens\, and creating a robust farmer and community education program. Their Greenmarket Farmers’ Market network sees over 250\,000 customers each week with 224 regional farmers and food producers. \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nLocal Hero Members $10.00 USDNon-Members $15.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFunding for this workshop was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, Local Hero members\, and individual contributors.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/understanding-customer-behavior-at-farmers-markets/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170922T143441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171106T175929Z
UID:25144-1510131600-1510147800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Lean Management Principles for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:WE’VE HAD A GREAT RESPONSE FOR THIS WORKSHOP! UNFORTUNATELY\, WE ARE AT CAPACITY AND CAN NO LONGER TAKE RSVP’S. To be put on the waiting list\, please email stevie@buylocalfood.org with your name and farm/business name. Thank you! \n\nCan factory principles be applied to farming without compromising the values of sustainability? According to our presenter and lean business consultant Scott Morrison\, it can. This is backed up by the recent book “The Lean Farm” authored by Indiana small farmer\, Ben Hartman. His popular book created a buzz in the agricultural community\, offering an approach to efficiency that focuses on increasing production capacity by changing your processes in all aspects of your operations. Farmers like Hartman found that incorporating lean principles drastically cuts their wastes and increases their profits\, making their farms more environmentally and economically sustainable. \nExactly how do these principles translate to farm operations? Lean makes you think about the minutia of operations and how even the smallest improvement can add up to savings over time: in money\, tools\, and resources. It means taking note of the number of movements a person makes from harvest to market\, using the right sized and functioning tools\, improving communication with your employees\, and seeing where you can minimize the use of resources like water and packaging.\nJoin us for a half-day workshop on lean farming presented by consultant Scott Morrison at Outlook Farm with owner\, Brad Morse. We will begin with an introduction to Lean principles and apply them in a walkthrough of Outlook’s post-harvest operations. We will discuss how to map out any process in your operations to identify opportunities to streamline and reduce costs\, determine the capacity of production and how to create investment and ownership from your workforce to make improvements to the farm. \nOur presenter\, Scott Morrison\, consulted with Local Hero member Red Fire Farm\, referenced in a recent May 17th Boston Globe article. He has worked with other farms throughout the Northeast in addition to Red Fire and we are excited to bring him back to the Valley to speak to more farmers on the value in lean farming principles. \nThis workshop is coordinated in collaboration with PVGrows Investment Fund\, Franklin County CDC (FCCDC)\, and Massachusetts Department of Agriculture (MDAR) Agricultural Business Training Program \nFor more information contact Stevie Schafenacker – stevie@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100 ext. 27 \nAbout Scott: \nScott Morrison has thirty-five years of experience in the fields of Quality\, Engineering\, and Operations\, the last six as a 5S/Lean consultant to a variety of companies across the US\, including a few farms in New England. He has a sharp eye for understanding processes and then cutting through the waste to enhance the value of those processes. Excellent communication skills plus both shop floor and senior management experience allow Scott to easily relate to everyone in your organization. \nMore About Lean Farming: \nFarmer to Farmer podcast: The Lean Farm\n“Fueling the Farm to Table…”\, Boston Globe\nThe Lean Farm by Ben Hartman\nScott Morrison \n\n\n“Funding for this workshop was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002.  Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/lean-management-principles-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Outlook Farm\, 136 Main Road\, Westhampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171107
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171101T163126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T163246Z
UID:25590-1509926400-1510012799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Online Farming Courses - Cornell Small Farms Program
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our upcoming online farming courses: Veggie Farming\, Berry Production\, Introduction to Maple Syrup\, and more! \nThe Cornell Small Farms Program offers over twenty courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. Students connect with other farmers\, work on farm plans\, and gain practical tips without leaving their home. Course content can be accessed anywhere with a high-speed internet connection. \nMost courses are six weeks long. Each week features an evening webinar and follow-up readings\, videos\, and activities. Students and their instructors connect through online forums and live chat. If you aren’t able to attend the webinars in real-time\, they are always recorded for later viewing. \nClasses starting the Week of November 6 include: \nBF 120: Veggie Farming 1 – From Planning to Planting \nThis course helps new and aspiring vegetable producers answer basic questions about site selection\, crop rotation\, seeding and transplanting\, and financial aspects of veggie production. Topics including variety selection\, pre-plant preparation\, and cultivation will be covered. \nhttp://smallfarms.cornell.edu/online-courses/course-descriptions/veggie-farming-part-1-bf-120/ \nBF130: Poultry Production (BF 130) \nMany new farmers get started with poultry\, because it’s a relatively low-investment enterprise with a fairly quick turnaround time from investment to revenue. The margins can be slim though\, and farmers need to develop the necessary skillset in order to produce a product that is both safe and profitable. This course will help you get started with all the basic information to build a successful poultry enterprise. \nhttp://smallfarms.cornell.edu/online-courses/course-descriptions/poultry-production-bf-130/ \n
​BF 122: Berry Production  \nIf you’re exploring the idea of adding berries and bramble fruits to your farm\, this course will help you consider all the aspects of this decision\, from varieties and site selection all the way through profit potential and marketing. \nhttp://smallfarms.cornell.edu/online-courses/course-descriptions/berry-production-bf-122/ \nBF 152: Introduction to Maple Syrup Production\n \nMaple syrup production is rapidly growing around the Northeast and offers a sound financial opportunity to utilize woodlots. This course explores the range possibilities of maple sugaring on your land – be it for supplemental income or for your livelihood. Also discussed are “alternative” trees for production\, including Birch and Black Walnut. \nhttp://smallfarms.cornell.edu/online-courses/course-descriptions/introduction-to-maple-syrup-production-bf-152/ \nCourse tuition entitles two people from a farm to attend. Discounts for early sign up and multiple course sign ups are available. \nCheck out the listings at http://smallfarms.cornell.edu/online-courses/ for more information on a particular course and the instructors. \nQuestions?\nContact Erica Frenay\, ejf5@cornell.edu or Steve Gabriel\, sfg53@cornell.edu\nor call 607-255-2142 \nABOUT\nThe Small Farms Program helps farmers get expert assistance to facilitate all phases of small farm business development\, from initial growth to optimization to maturity.

We are a joint effort of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/online-farming-courses-cornell-small-farms-program/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171023T170402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T170402Z
UID:25514-1509870600-1509899400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Complete pig butchering workshop and pastured meat share
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to slaughter\, dress\, quarter and further butcher hoofed animals! In this workshop\, we’ll take apart three heritage breed pigs at Doghill farm in Huntington MA. Learn about butchering\, charcuterie and anatomy as we transform these noble cousins of ours into food for us humans. All parts of the animal will be used\, including organ meats\, bones and blood. Lastly\, we will learn to use the sinew for string\, hooves for glue. Folks will be expected to roll their sleeves and participate. All this will be done\, of course\, in the respectful context of interdependence. No experience necessary. \nOne pig will be available for purchase in advance of the workshop\, and buyers can take their packaged share home. Email apeandapemass@gmail.com for more information. \nQuarter share: (~40lbs\, 250$)\nHalf share: (~80lbs\, 425$)\nFull pig: (~160lbs\, 600$) \nWorkshop attendance 35-75$ sliding scale. Please RSVP by email: apeandapemass@gmail.com \nhttp://www.apeandape.com/workshops–blog/complete-pig-butchering-workshop-and-pastured-meat-share
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/complete-pig-butchering-workshop-and-pastured-meat-share/
LOCATION:Doghill Farm\, Huntington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171025T161055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T161144Z
UID:25536-1509786000-1509800400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Farmers of Color
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 4\, 2017\, Hidden Acres Farm\, Inc. is proud to host Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Farmers of Color at the 224 Ecospace on 224 Farmington Avenue in Hartford\, Connecticut. This half-day conference will begin promptly at 9:00 am and end at 1:00 pm.  Featured speakers include Amani Olugbala (Soul Fire Farm\, Grafton\, NY);  Karen Washington (Rise and Root Farm\, Black Urban Growers\, Brooklyn/Bronx\, NY); Isa Muhajid (CT CORE\, New Haven\, CT) and Hartford’s own Patricia E. Kelly (Ebony Horsewomen\, Inc.\, Hartford\, CT). \n“The face of agriculture in this country is changing by leaps and bounds”\, observed Michelle Louise Bicking\, Executive Director of Hidden Acres Farm\, Inc. “We need to be more deliberate  in our efforts to recruit and educate ethnic and religious ‘minority’ groups on the many opportunities that exist in Agriculture.” \nWidening the Welcome is open to the general public. Exhibitors of all backgrounds and lived experiences are welcome\, with an emphasis on Latinx\, First Nations\, African American/Black and Asian American Pacific Islander business owners. Lunch and breakfast will be provided. Registration can be completed online only at www.wtw17.eventbrite.com. Questions about the conference can be directed to Michelle Louise Bicking at ourhiddenacresfarm@gmail.com. \nContact: \nMichelle Louise Bicking\, JP LCSW MPA \nHidden Acres Farm\, Inc. \n667 Old Stafford Road \nTolland\, CT  06084 \nCell:. 860-598-0028 \nEmail:. ourhiddenacresfarm@gmail.com \nURL: www.ourhiddenacresfarm.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/widening-the-welcome-the-future-of-agriculture-for-farmers-of-color/
LOCATION:224 Ecospace\, 224 Farmington Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170831T151843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T151843Z
UID:24813-1509784200-1509796800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Communities of Color
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: \nThe face of farming is radically changing. How can we encourage more African American/Black\, Latinx and API/APA communities to be in the vanguard of these changes in New England? Join us Saturday\, November 4\, 2017 for a rare opportunity to raise the voices of global majority actors with a vested interest in agrarian-based ventures statewide and regionally. This open\, pre-registration required event also serves an introduction to the upcoming Where Women Gather: A Celebration of Women in Farming hosted by Hidden Acres Farm\, Inc. in New Haven\, CT in late June 2018: www.wherewomengather.eventbrite.com. \nInvited Guest Speakers: \nHonorable Mayor Luke Bronin\, City of Hartford (Pending*) \nAmani Olugbala\, Farm & Food Justice Advocate – Soul Fire Farm\, Grafton\, NY (Confirmed*) \nKaren Washington\, Farmer/Food Justice Advocate – Rise and Root Farm\, Black Urban Growers\, Brooklyn/Bronx\, NY (Confirmed*) \nLydia Clemmons\, Second Generation Owner/Coordinator – Clemmons Family Farm\, Charlotte\, VT (Pending*) \nIsa & Camelle Muhajid\, Founders/Social Justice Advocates – CT CORE\, New Haven\, CT (Pending*) \nInvited Vendors/Exhibitors: \nPending \nAgenda: \nTBD \nQuestions/concerns/comments about this event? Who else from the communities served in Connecticut would you like in attendance? Please contact event co-host Michelle Louise Bicking at ourhiddenacresfarm@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for registering! \nClick here for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/widening-the-welcome-the-future-of-agriculture-for-communities-of-color/
LOCATION:The 224 Ecospace\, 224 Farmington Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171102T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171016T181809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T182941Z
UID:25397-1509631200-1509643800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Engaging Farm Visitors: Tours\, Camps & Animals
DESCRIPTION:Experience agritourism at three of Vermont’s premiere destinations. Whether you are new to agritourism or have years of experience\, you are invited to join farmers as well as agricultural\, tourism\, and insurance professionals for farm tours and discussion about what works and what doesn’t. Topics will include safety\, liability\, marketing\, and more. Resources and follow-up technical assistance will be available. \nFor more information\, visit the University of Vermont Extension website listed below. \n$10 Workshop / $35 Workshop and dinner\nWorkshop 2-5:30 p.m. / Optional chili & cornbread supper 5:30-7:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/engaging-farm-visitors-tours-camps-animals/
LOCATION:Shelburne Farms\, 1611 Harbor Road\, Shelburne\, VT\, 05482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171003T200514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T200514Z
UID:25263-1509354000-1509375600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts No-Till Conference 2017: Dairy and Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Topics will include: \n\nWhy No-till Works! (Kate Parsons\, NRCS Resource Conservationist)\nNutrient Management in No-till systems (Tom Morris\, UConn Plant Science Professor)\nCover Crop Selection and Termination (Dave Wilson\, PennState Extension Agronomist)\nPest and Disease Management for No-Till (Katie Campbell-Nelson\, UMass Extension Vegetable Program)\nAdapting Your Planter for No-Till (John Hoffman\, Johnny’s Ag Service\, Ellington\,CT)\nEquipment tradeshow\nDairy and Vegetable Farmer panels\n\nOne Pesticide credit will be available for this program. \nRegistration: $16.00 (lunch included) \nClick Here To Register: http://events.eventzilla.net/e/notill-farming-conference-2138904873 (link is external) \nSponsored by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts\, and Worcester County Conservation District\, UMass Extension\, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program\, and Carter and Stevens Farm. \nEvent Website: http://events.eventzilla.net/e/notill-farming-conference-2138904873 (link is external)\nContact’s name:  Lisa Trotto\nContact’s phone:  508-829-4477 x7038\nContact’s email:   Lisa.trotto@ma.usda.gov \nLocation:  500 West Street\, Barre\, MA 01005 \nhttps://ag.umass.edu/vegetable/events/massachusetts-no-till-conference-2017-dairy-vegetables \n413 545-6325
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-no-till-conference-2017-dairy-and-vegetables/
LOCATION:Carter and Stevens Farm\, 500 West Street\, Barre\, MA\, 01005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170922T144416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T181046Z
UID:25150-1509026400-1509037200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Efficiency in the Field: Managing Your Crew to Achieve Results and Deepen Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Join Pete McLean of True North Facilitation and Zoe Abram of Brookfield Farm to look at Brookfield as a case study for crew management. The workshop is broken into two parts: an introduction to Brookfield Farm as a case study\, and a self assessment and analysis of each participant’s farm. \nPete’s approach is very personal\, and requires folks to look at their plans\, clarify their goals\, craft the process\, and commit to the outcomes. With his experience in farming and background in developing community culture\, Pete’s focus will be on creating farm crew buy in to daily operations as it relates to field operations. \nThis event is GREAT for farm owners and managers in their first 10 years of operation but make no mistake\, there is knowledge to be gained by all levels of experience at this workshop. \nFor more information contact Stevie Schafenacker – stevie@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100 ext. 27 and read more about Pete McLean below. \nPete McLean founded his coaching and consulting business\, True North Facilitation\, focused on empowering people to achieve the results they want while deepening the relationships they care about. Much of his knowledge and skills come from his near decade experience in farm fields and community organizing. He co-founded Book and Plow Farm in Amherst\, MA and worked in others fields throughout Massachusetts\, the Northeast\, and Belize.  Since starting True North\, Pete has worked with over 40 individuals and small businesses\, including farmers.  \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nLocal Hero Members $10.00 USDNon-Members $15.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFunding for this workshop is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/efficiency-in-the-field-managing-your-crew-to-achieve-results-and-deepen-relationships/
LOCATION:Brookfield Farm\, Hulst Rd\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171010T163849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T163849Z
UID:25342-1508925600-1508929200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Produce Safety Rules for Food and Farm Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Please join Joe Levitt and Elizabeth Fawell\, attorneys at Hogan Lovells US LLP\, in collaboration with Conservation Law Foundation’s Legal Food Hub\, for a webinar on the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. This rule establishes standards for safe growing\, harvesting\, packing\, and holding of fruits and vegetables grown for human food. In addition to learning about the requirements of the rule\, you will hear about exemptions and modified requirements. If you are a farmer\, this is an opportunity to understand what your obligations are\, and whether you are exempt or have fewer requirements to follow. For those not exempt\, it is a chance to learn what you need to be doing. For attorneys\, this valuable session will help you understand what your farm and food clients’ needs may be\, allowing you to better provide counsel on this important food safety law and its implementing rules. \nJoe Levitt is a partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP and is a former director of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Elizabeth Fawell is counsel at Hogan Lovells US LLP. Together\, they have represented food industry interests throughout both the legislative development and the subsequent FDA rulemaking stages of FSMA. Now they counsel food industry clients on an ongoing basis regarding FSMA compliance. They will bring this deep experience and knowledge of FSMA to the Legal Food Hub community. \n============ \nAudience members should use the following dial-in numbers to join the conference: \n1 (888) 424-8151 – Audience US Toll Free\n1 (847) 585-4422 – Audience US Toll \nAudience Passcode: 9535 651 \nAudience local and international free phone telephone numbers:\nhttp://web.meetme.net/r.aspx?p=11&a=UjnYDodoYatEBy \nWebcast URL:\nhttp://event.onlineseminarsolutions.com/wcc/r/1514413-1/80B43484D6C6E05D016C5FCC0BEDB88C
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-produce-safety-rules-for-food-and-farm-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170913T163056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T163056Z
UID:24959-1508866200-1508871600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women in Ag: Distribution Solutions for Regional Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join Annie Myer of Myers Produce and Susan Pincus of Sawmill Herb Farm to hear about creative solutions to regional food distribution. Myers Produce distributes produce from Vermont\, Maine\, and Massachusetts to wholesale clients in Boston and New York. Susan Pincus of Sawmill Herb Farm works in partnership with Myers Produce to deliver a fresh medicinal herb CSAs to clients in Boston & New York. Susan also works to build local partnerships with educators and herbalist in the Pioneer Valley.  \nFind more info here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-in-ag-distribution-solutions-for-regional-food-systems/
LOCATION:Stockbridge Hall\, 80 Campus Center Way \, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170926T212511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T212529Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Meat Northeast
DESCRIPTION:Women in Meat Northeast is an event designed for women whose livelihood intersects with the world of livestock such as butchers\, farmers\, processors\, chefs\, value-added producers\, distributers\, and service providers across all segments of the industry. Their goal is to provide women with the opportunities to learn from and network with one another\, while developing valuable skills and growing and strengthening their respective businesses and brands. \nThere are a number of workshops and events over the course of the conference; find more information and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/25198/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20170815T151856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T155359Z
UID:24639-1508317200-1508346000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Product Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept
DESCRIPTION:Do you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? \nDo you need help with product development for a current or future product? \nPropel 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. \n\nAmanda Kinchla M.S.\, Food Science Extension Specialist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Amanda has over 15 years of product development success that will support product development research from concept to commercialization and address technical challenges that target specific product/business needs. In addition\, she has extensive experience in applied food microbiology and will conduct research in all aspects of food safety from farm to fork. \nThe full day course will cover:Principles of Food Safety and Risk Management \n\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\n$200 for the full day includes lunch\nTo Register: http://bit.ly/ProductDevCourse
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/product-development-considerations-beyond-the-concept-2/
LOCATION:Western MA Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T134500
DTSTAMP:20260511T234725
CREATED:20171006T165604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T165653Z
UID:25307-1508243400-1508247900@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Farmers as Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future and featuring the West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition\, Johnson County Food Policy Council\, and Rural Vermont. \nThis webinar focuses on the power of the individual voice of farmers telling their stories in support of food and farm policy change. Join us for a conversation with farmers about the value of farmers as members of food and farm coalitions\, what motivates farmers to engage in local and state level policy advocacy\, what to consider to engage farmers in long-term\, policy advocacy\, and how to successfully build the capacity of farmers to be advocates. Themes include: the power of the stakeholder voice\, engaging farmers as a long-term strategy\, mobilization of farmers at local and state levels\, cultural/political considerations of farmer engagement and how to overcome these issues\, capacity issues\, and training needs. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-farmers-as-advocates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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