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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop Series: Goal Setting and Long-Term Planning
DESCRIPTION:CISA will hold a ten-workshop series on Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making starting in January 2016. These workshops will provide tools for and examples of building decision making into the cycles of farm life to improve long-term profitability and sustainability. Participation in the whole series is encouraged\, and to be eligible for free one-on-one consultative support\, you must attend three workshops and be a cohort meeting participant. Dinner will be served at each session.  The cost to attend the series is $90 for Local Hero members\, or $18 for each individual workshop. The non-member fee is $110 for the series\, or $20 for each individual workshop. Contact Devon Whitney-Deal or call (413) 665-7100 x22 with any questions and register below. If cost is a barrier to your participation please feel free to contact Devon to discuss options as we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. \nThis is the fourth workshop of CISA’s Winter workshop series. Farmer Missy Bahret from Old Friends Farm will advise on the importance of having goals for your farm operation. A clearly articulated vision allows farmers to make business decisions that help them reach their goals. Business decisions made without thought to the short and long-term goals of the farm run the risk of providing misled results or being harmful to the long-term vision of the farmers. It isn’t easy to clearly identify goals. Learn techniques to help you create your goals for: retirement or farm transfer\, inclusion of grown children\, financial sustainability\, quality of life\, and much more. A portion of this meeting will also be devoted to the initial meeting of cohort groups\, focused on getting to know each other and identifying goals for the cohort group meetings. \n \nLocal Hero member- $90Non-Local Hero member- $110   \n  \nLocal Hero member- $18Non-Local Hero member- $20  \n   \n\n \n\n\nFunding for CISA’s Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making Series is provided by the Northeast Center for Risk Management Education and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This series is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/goal-setting-and-long-term-planning/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20151209T210530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151209T210530Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Winter Course: Planning to Stay in Business - Writing Your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Whether you intend to borrow money or not\, heading into a farm venture without a business plan is like setting sail across the ocean without a map. Either way\, you’re likely to run into bumps and twists that can derail your venture. Arm yourself with a business plan and you will have a guide to aid your farm decision-making and demonstrate to yourself and your family that your ideas are feasible. This intensive\, fast-paced course is designed to help you build your plan quickly. \nUpon completing this course\, you will have a full business plan in a format ready to be implemented on the farm. The business plan may be used to guide you in decision-making in the course of running the farm business. Additionally\, the business plan will be in a form ready to submit to a banker\, private investor or grantor\, in the event you are seeking outside funding. \nGraduates of BF 202 have obtained equipment and operating loans\, and mortgages\, for start-up and expanding farms. \nRegistration and More Information
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-beginning-farmers-project-winter-course-planning-to-stay-in-business-writing-your-business-plan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160203T171611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T174304Z
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SUMMARY:Hampshire Community Energy Co-op Dinner Club
DESCRIPTION:Please join the hampshire Community Energy Co-op and guest David Bollier\, author of Think Like a Commoner: A Short Introduction to The Life of the Commons for the February Hampshire CEC Dinner Club\, where David will read a bit from the book and give a brief talk on the commons. \nCooperatives like Co-op Power are part of the commons\, but what are “the commons?” As Mr. Bollier’s website puts it: \nThe commons is…. \n\nA social system for the long-term stewardship of resources that preserves shared values and community identity.\n\n\nA self-organized system by which communities manage resources (both depletable and and replenishable) with minimal or no reliance on the Market or State.\n\n\nThe wealth that we inherit or create together and must pass on\, undiminished or enhanced\, to our children. Our collective wealth includes the gifts of nature\, civic infrastructure\, cultural works and traditions\, and knowledge.\n\n\nA sector of the economy (and life!) that generates value in ways that are often taken for granted – and often jeopardized by the Market-State.\n\nAccording to the website\, the book: \n“…(explains) the rich history and promising future of the commons — an ageless paradigm of cooperation and fairness that is re-making our world. With graceful prose and dozens of fascinating examples\, David Bollier describes the quiet revolution that is pioneering practical new forms of self-governance and production controlled by people themselves.” \nThe February Dinner Club will be at 6 pm on Sunday\, February 7th\, 2016 at Panda East\, 103 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA. Appetizers are on us\, guests cover their meals and drinks. See their menu on their website here: http://panda-east.com/menu.htm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampshire-community-energy-co-op-dinner-club/
LOCATION:Panda East\, 103 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160210
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20151223T200209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T174714Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Soil and Nutrition Conference
DESCRIPTION:Many of us readily accept this oft-repeated statement\, but if we unravel it\, how much is actually known about the interrelationships and dependencies between soil health\, crop health and human health? \nThe 5th Annual 2016 Soil & Nutrition Conference will gather farmers\, researchers\, nutritionists and food system advocates for a multidisciplinary conversation exploring the potential to improve food quality through regenerative agriculture that builds soil\, crop and ecosystem health. We will explore how soil health and crop quality are interrelated\, and how a renewed focus on the food qualities that industrial agriculture forgot – flavor and nutrition – can help drive transformation with important societal benefits. \nThere are 10 plenary sessions and 16 workshops\, over two jam-packed days of February 8 & 9\, 2016\, with a pre-conference on February 7\, 2016. \nHighlights at the 2016 Soil & Nutrition Conference include: \n\nFarmer as Healer: High Quality Food as a Game Changer in Healthcare\n• Mid-Season “Corrections”: A Guide to Foliar Spraying\n• Epigenetics and the Science of Nutrition and Lifestyle Change\n• Regenerative Biological Farming on a Shoestring Budget\n• The Pre-Harvest Quality Equation: The Roles of Genetics\, Environment & Management\n• Flavor as Nutritional Guide – What Your Body Knows That You Don’t!\n• A Phytochemical Primer: Role of Plant Secondary Compounds in Plant and Human Health\n• Optimizing Nutrient Intake Through Cultivation of the Gut Microbiome\n\nTo learn more and register\, please visit the Soil and Nutrition Conference webpage.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5th-annual-soil-and-nutrition-conference/
LOCATION:Kripalu Center\, 57 Interlaken Road\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Making It Happen - Profitability and Success
DESCRIPTION:Making It Happen: Profitability and Success will help small farmers build sound financial systems and use those systems to make business decisions. Farmers will learn about effective financial management tools and how and when to use them to improve their farm business. The workshop will help farmers: improve productivity\, reduce costs\, increase net farm income\, and improve overall quality of life. Participants may also sign up for one-on-one financial planning assistance (see Ask the Experts below). \nLunch will be provided! \nWorkshop Prerequisite: \nParticipants should have an understanding of basic farm accounting and three financial statements: the cash flow statement\, profit and loss statement\, and balance sheet. \nPrerequisites may be filled by viewing The Carrot Project’s webinars “Basic Accounting for Farmers I and II“. \nAsk the Experts: \nAsk the Experts is a time to sit down with specialists after the day’s workshop to work on financial planning critical to your farm’s success. Meet 1-on-1 with workshop presenters Noelle Fogg or Benneth Phelps. Meetings are spent reviewing year end financials\, cash flow budgets or business plans\, evaluation farm financing options\, decision making around financing or other financial management challenges. Please specifythe type of questions you have so that we can make sure we pair you with the right consultant. Send your questions for the session or documents you would like reviewed when you sign up with Evie Toland. Sessions will last 30 minutes each. \nBenneth Phelps is Loan and Business Assistance Manager at The Carrot Project\, a non-profit offering financing and assistance to both farms and food enterprises in the Northeast. Originally a fruit and vegetable farmer by training\, she has a decade of experience farming in New England and has worked with The Carrot Project since 2011. \nNoelle Fogg is the Farmland Matching Coordinator at New Entry Sustainable Farming Project\, a non-profit working with new farmers to build strong businesses\, expertise in the field\, and a resilient food system. She has worked with New Entry as the Farm Business Planning Course Teaching Assistant and previously worked as the Technical Assistance Coordinator at Julia Shanks Food Consulting where she provided clients with business planning and financial analysis tools. \n*General workshop questions and inquiries should go to Noelle Fogg \n**Scholarships provided by Berkshire Grown. Please contact Kate Bailey for scholarship info. \n*** In case of inclement weather\, snow date for the workshop will be Feb. 17 \n**** For more info on Making It Happen here \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-making-it-happen-profitability-and-success-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 1032 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160128T171434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160128T171434Z
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SUMMARY:Tasting and Entrepreneur Talk with Artifact Cider
DESCRIPTION:Come check out the hard cider company in your backyard. Join Artifact Cider Project and the Springfield Young Professionals Society (YPS) for an entrepreneur spotlight talk and hard cider tasting. \nHear from Jake Mazar\, the co-founder of Artifact\, about what inspired him to move from the corporate consulting world to hard cider. You will also have a chance to learn about and taste Artifact’s delicious ciders made from local Western Massachusetts apples\, as well as sample various cheeses and fresh apples. \nTicket purchase includes: \n\nA 22oz bottle of cider to take home\nAn Artifact pint glass to enjoy the cider\nGuided cider\, apple\, and cheese tasting\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tasting-and-entrepreneur-talk-with-artifact-cider/
LOCATION:Artifact Cider\, 270 Albany Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160128T155031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T213257Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Succession Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:It’s never too early – or too late – to plan for your future and the future of your farm. Join us for this free workshop for information on how to transition your farm to the next generation or owner. Learn about estate planning\, lease arrangements\, preservation options\, and more. Hear first-hand from a Northern Connecticut farmer\, Susan Hastings\, about her transfer planning efforts for Hastings Farm. A light lunch will be provided. \nSpace is limited! Established farmers and farmland owners of any age\, as well as junior generation and beginning farmers are invited to attend. There will be time for individual assistance from professional advisors. More details can be found here. \nCome meet\, eat & learn with your fellow farmers and farmland owners. Workshop is limited to 40 attendees. Registration is required by February 8th. Register here or by calling 603-357-1600. \nCo-sponsored by the Working Lands Alliance\, Land for Good\, Town of Suffield\, Connecticut Department of Agriculture\, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, and Northeast Extension Risk Management Education.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-succession-planning-workshop/
LOCATION:Suffield Regional Agriscience Center\, 1060 Sheldon Street\, Suffield\, CT\, 06078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160209T145723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T195745Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Secrets of Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Selecting and saving heirlooms and other “open pollinated” seed allows growers\, large and small\, to preserve\, adapt\, share and improve the most delicious\, diverse and exceptional cultivars\, year after year\, generation after generation\, while simultaneously strengthening local food security and regional food “webs”. \nThis basic level\, hands-on class\, by farmer Danny Botkin\, will dive into the fertile and inspiring field of “seed saving” by zeroing in on the “easy ones”: the lettuces\, the beans\, peas\, tomatoes and various flower species which can be effectively saved by diligent “gleaning”\, cleaning\, drying and storing at the proper stage(s). We’ll also explore simple methods to isolate\, select and otherwise “guerrilla-gather” seeds of brassicas\, other greens\, alliums\, and even some cucurbits (squashes\, etc.)\, without complicated or expensive intervention. The class will also include information on early-season seed starting\, soil/compost making and other “low-heat”\, growing ideas\, ideal for micro-farms or backyard gardens. \nParticipants will go home newly stoked about seeds\, seed saving and with several\, valuable\, heirloom samples to grow and save. The workshop includes a farm tour and hot soup and bread. Suggested donation: $25-$45 (No one turned away). RSVP/directions 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-secrets-of-saving/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160106T224008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T224008Z
UID:17818-1455465600-1455472800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Liqueurs and Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:During class we will mix up 3 different infused spirits (gin\, lavender liqueur + 1 surprise)\, taste them\, and mix them into 3 delicious rounds of cocktails. Bring your sweetie for a fun Valentine’s date! \n(Yes\, we will be consuming alcohol during this class–please attend responsibly!) \nRegister here \nTaught by Melody & Chris Figge\, Co-Founders of The Haberdashery
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-liqueurs-and-cocktails/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160220
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160108T180527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T180624Z
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SUMMARY:Little Brook Farm Camp
DESCRIPTION:Little Brook Farm Camp takes place on a small family farm in Sunderland. The farm owner and camp director is a DOE certified educator and Registered Nurse. Children at camp will have the opportunity to learn about livestock and sustainable agriculture in a hands-on program.  Animals include sheep\, goats\, pigs\, horses\, llamas\, ducks\, turkeys and chickens. Campers start each day by helping with morning chores\, such as feeding the animals and collecting eggs. We also offer crafts and other outdoor activities. On hot days we almost always fire up the sprinklers and the homemade slip and slide! \nFebruary Vacation Camp: Feb 15-19 \nApril Vacation Camp: April 18 – 22 \nSummer Camps:\n\nJune 27 – July 1\nJuly 4 – July 8\n\n\nCamp day runs from 9 AM to 3 PM. \nCampers are ages 6 – 12 \nCamp fees are $250/week. \n\nSign up early as space is limited to 8-12 campers \nCall Kristen Whittle 413-665-3802 or email her to see what we have for openings. Ask to be added to the mailing list\, and be the first each year to get the new camp dates. Be sure to visit us online  www.littlebrookfarm.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/little-brook-farm-camp/
LOCATION:Little Brook Farm\, 334 Russell Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20151112T220243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T195135Z
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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop Series: Structured Decision Making for Sustainable Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:CISA will hold a ten-workshop series on Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making starting in January 2016. These workshops will provide tools for and examples of building decision making into the cycles of farm life to improve long-term profitability and sustainability. Participation in the whole series is encouraged\, and to be eligible for free one-on-one consultative support\, you must attend three workshops and be a cohort meeting participant. Dinner will be served at each session.  The cost to attend the series is $90 for Local Hero members\, or $18 for each individual workshop. The non-member fee is $110 for the series\, or $20 for each individual workshop. Contact Devon Whitney-Deal or call (413) 665-7100 x22 with any questions or register below. If cost is a barrier to your participation please feel free to contact Devon to discuss options as we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. \nThis is the fifth class in the winter workshop series. Structured Decision Making (SDM) is a decision making process that integrates empirical and on-the-ground data with values-based objectives. SDM provides outcomes that are grounded in reality and represent the ethics\, values\, and desires of those individuals involved in decision making. SDM is the standard decision making process used by the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, and this workshop transfers the steps of SDM from the field of wildlife conservation to the field of sustainable agriculture. During the workshop you will learn about\, practice\, and apply the steps of SDM to specific on-farm decisions thanks to Assistant Professor\, Curt Gervich from SUNY Plattsburgh. At the end of the session you will have the skills you need to implement and adapt this process to your specific farm. Farmer\, Marco Turco from Manzini Farm will share his experiences using this tool for decision making. \n \nLocal Hero member- $90Non-Local Hero member- $110  \n  \nLocal Hero member- $18Non-Local Hero member- $20  \n   \n\n \n\n\nFunding for CISA’s Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making Series is provided by the Northeast Center for Risk Management Education and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This series is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/structured-decision-making-for-sustainable-agriculture/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Avenue\, Holyoke\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20151203T211439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T211518Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Farm Law Education Series: Food Safety Liability and Regulations - FSMA and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has been the talk of the town these past few years. The final regulations are out\, so join us as we dive in and figure out what they mean for your farm business. We will also be discussing food safety beyond FSMA\, including how food safety incidents play out and how to protect yourself. \nRegister for the tutorial now!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winter-farm-law-education-series-food-safety-liability-and-regulations-fsma-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160209T200424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T200424Z
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SUMMARY:Contract Production: Adding Value to Farm Produce Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Sauces\, pickles and jams…Exploring contract production to add value to your fruit and vegetables!  CommonWealth Kitchen\, a licensed commercial kitchen in Boston\, can make value-added products for you from your excess farm produce or seconds\, to be sold at farmers markets\, farmstands\, retail stores or foodservice customers including colleges. Come learn what we offer and what you need to know about costs\, labeling and licensing. \nAn overview of the agenda for the info session:\nOverview and sales options \nProduct possibilities and costs \nLicensing\, labels and marketing \nQuestion and Answer \nTour of CommonWealth Kitchen Facilities \nMore Information and Registration
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/contract-production-adding-value-to-farm-produce-info-session/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20151203T211657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T211706Z
UID:17227-1455807600-1455814800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter Farm Law Education Series: Sales 1 - Availability\, Invoicing\, and Dispute Resolution with Food Buyers
DESCRIPTION:Around the country\, local food is picking up steam. As consumers\, restaurants\, grocery stores and schools buy more and more product\, farmers need clear information on their obligations and expectations. In this tutorial\, learn how to build a strong relationship with your buyers to ensure that they become life-long customers and advocates of your farm. Don’t like the idea of using formal contracts? No problem – this tutorial emphasizes more informal sales through basic availability sheets and invoices. Attend to learn how you can use the documents and ordering system you likely already use to develop clear communication with your buyers. We will also go over how to make sure you get paid\, and what to do if things go wrong. \nRegister for the tutorial now!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winter-farm-law-education-series-sales-1-availability-invoicing-and-dispute-resolution-with-food-buyers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20151112T220556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T211345Z
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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop Series: Business Decision Making Cohort Meeting #1
DESCRIPTION:CISA will hold a ten-workshop series on Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making starting in January 2016. These workshops will provide tools for and examples of building decision making into the cycles of farm life to improve long-term profitability and sustainability. Participation in the whole series is encouraged\, and to be eligible for free one-on-one consultative support\, you must attend three workshops and be a cohort meeting participant. Dinner will be served at each session.  The cost to attend the series is $90 for Local Hero members\, or $18 for each individual workshop. The non-member fee is $110 for the series\, or $20 for each individual workshop. Contact Devon Whitney-Deal or call (413) 665-7100 x22 with any questions or register below. If cost is a barrier to your participation please feel free to contact Devon to discuss options as we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. \nThese meetings will give winter workshop participants the opportunity to network with one another and also provide additional time to discuss and consider their own individual farm needs as it relates to the workshop topics. Each session will have a CISA staff facilitator and a farmer expert (Missy Bahret–Old Friends Farm\, Pete Solis– Hampshire College Farm\, and Gary Gemme– Harvest Farm of Whately). The topics for the meeting will be determined based on participant interest and determined as the class date gets closer. \n \nLocal Hero member- $90Non-Local Hero member- $110   \n  \nLocal Hero member- $18Non-Local Hero member- $20  \n   \n\nFunding for CISA’s Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making Series is provided by the Northeast Center for Risk Management Education and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This series is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/business-decision-making-cohort-meeting-1/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160209T200926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T200926Z
UID:18171-1455820200-1455829200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Root Hog or Die
DESCRIPTION:The New Salem Agricultural Commission begins its 2016 educational workshop series with a viewing of the film Root Hot or Die on February 18th at 6:30 pm at the New Salem Library. The presentation will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Rawn Fulton. \nAbout the Film:\nFrom early Colonial times\, the rural hilltowns of New England have been home to generations of dairy farmers. They earned their living through a remarkably varied combination of seasonal activities and incessant daily chores — maple sugaring\, plowing\, planting\, cultivating\, haying\, logging\, clearing fields\, building stone walls\, mending fences\, harvesting crops\, cutting\, splitting and stacking firewood\, breeding\, doctoring\, trading and slaughtering their cattle\, pigs\, sheep\, chickens and horses; while also daily milking & feeding their herds\, mucking stalls\, cooking\, cleaning\, tending home fires and raising their families. \nAll the while they supported each other in tightly knit communities sustained by shared values\, mutual needs\, and respect for the land. \nWhen Jefferson envisioned the citizenry essential for the success of America’s experiment in democracy\, these were very possibly the type of agrarian people he well knew and had in mind: self-reliant\, hard-working\, good-humored\, neighborly\, and blessed with common sense. \nRoot Hog or Die is a portrait of a living remnant of this once pervasive but rapidly vanishing way of life. Filmed in 1973 in hilltowns across Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont\, it follows the cycle of the farming year from spring to winter. In its course we visit with an array of elders\, who reflect on farming’s deep natural patterns\, share their family histories and personal memories\, and ponder the inevitable forces of technological and social change they have endured. The bittersweet nature of their challenges is manifest\, as is the quiet pride they take in their lives as farmers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-root-hog-or-die/
LOCATION:New Salem Library\, 23 South Main Street\, New Salem\, MA\, 01355
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160220T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160121T182710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160121T185251Z
UID:17980-1455962400-1455971400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Logging with Draft Animal Power: Discussion and Demo
DESCRIPTION:Email Michael Madole or call (413) 628-4485 ext. 4 to register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/17980/
LOCATION:Natural Roots Farm\, 888 Shelburne Falls Rd\, Conway\, MA 
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20151112T220852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T223606Z
UID:17060-1456246800-1456261200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:*CONTINUING AS SCHEDULED* CISA Winter Workshop Series: Metrics Worth Looking at to Measure Profitability & Success
DESCRIPTION:*TONIGHT’S WORKSHOP IS CONTINUING AS SCHEDULED* \nCISA will hold a ten-workshop series on Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making starting in January 2016. These workshops will provide tools for and examples of building decision making into the cycles of farm life to improve long-term profitability and sustainability. Participation in the whole series is encouraged\, and to be eligible for free one-on-one consultative support\, you must attend three workshops and be a cohort meeting participant. Dinner will be served at each session.  The cost to attend the series is $90 for Local Hero members\, or $18 for each individual workshop. The non-member fee is $110 for the series\, or $20 for each individual workshop. Contact Devon Whitney-Deal or call (413) 665-7100 x22 with any questions or register below. If cost is a barrier to your participation please feel free to contact Devon to discuss options as we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. \nBenneth Phelps from The Carrot Project will provide farmers with applicable and effective financial management tools that can be used to make business decisions during this seventh workshop in the series. These tools can be easily used by farmers to implement into farm business operations\, to improve productivity\, reduce costs\, increase net farm income\, and improve overall quality of life. This class will use real-world experience of farmers and their service providers to describe farm operation experiences\, provide insight into what has worked\, what hasn’t\, and why. The class will also review the concept of benchmarking\, both against your own farm and against others. \nLocal Hero member- $90Non-Local Hero member- $110   \n  \nLocal Hero member- $18Non-Local Hero member- $20  \n   \n\nFunding for CISA’s Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making Series is provided by the Northeast Center for Risk Management Education and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This series is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/metrics-worth-looking-at-to-measure-profitability-success/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Avenue\, Holyoke\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160217T200048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160217T202859Z
UID:18240-1456250400-1456255800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Community Garden Organizing/Locating a Suitable Site
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of workshops focused on community gardens and gardening. This one will focus on community garden organizing a finding a suitable site for your garden. For more information and to register\, contact: Anna Muhammad – 413-214-1237.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-garden-organizinglocating-a-suitable-site/
LOCATION:Robinson Garden\, 1350 Robert Dyer Circle\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160222T214720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T214720Z
UID:18286-1456254000-1456257600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Integrating Beef Cattle into a Vegetable Farm
DESCRIPTION:The second installment of the free webinar series offered by NOFA/Mass is happening Tuesday February\, 23 at 7:00pm with Tevis Roberston-Goldberg of Crabapple Farm in Chesterfield\, MA. Tevis will go through the benefits of having a beef herd on his diversified farm and give management tips for balancing the management and labor demands of the animal and vegetable operations.\n\n\nJoin Through WebEx: Click Here\nMeeting number: 736 832 347\nMeeting password: IIEinF1602\n\n\nJoin By Phone\nCall: 1-617-627-6767\nAccess code: 736 832 347\n\n\nThis is a free educational event.\n\n\nIf you can’t make it\, we will be recording the webinar for future viewings\, but it does take a while to get the recording online.  And it’s great to be able to participate!\n\n\nPlease email or call if you have any questions.  
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-integrating-beef-cattle-into-a-vegetable-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160224T151500
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160120T214303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T214303Z
UID:17964-1456308000-1456326900@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Extension Dairy Event
DESCRIPTION:This full day event focuses on farmers and industry perspectives on robotic milking. We will discuss if robotic milking is a viable option for your farm. Come and speak with farmers who have the system in place to get the facts. Also\, presenters from a multi state collaboration will discuss some options for improving productivity and profitability of forage production. \n\nPros and cons of robotic milking systems\nAlternative forage systems\nExtending grazing season\n\nAttendees with enjoy interactive presentations\, panel discussions\, lunch and refreshements with presenters from UMass\, UVM\, and UMain faculty and Extension educators. \nRegistration fee is $20 per person; including lunch \nPre-register by 2/19 \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name:\n\nKelly Kraemer\n\n\n\nContact’s phone:\n\n413-545-5221\n\n\n\nContact’s email:\n\nkkraemer@umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-extension-dairy-event/
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:20160224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160222T211910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T211910Z
UID:18283-1456335000-1456342200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Self Directed IRA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to invest money from your IRA in our local economy.\nIf you are interested in investing in our local economy\, and have an IRA\, please join us for this workshop on Self-Directed IRAs. We will cover the basics\, and help make it possible for you to put your hard earned savings to work to better the economy in our beautiful Valley. \nRSVP and/or questions: will@artbev.coop\nLight Dinner and drinks will be provided \nCosponsored by Artisan Beverage Cooperative\, Common Capital\, Equity Trust\, Franklin County CDC\, Invest Here Now\, and the PVGrows Investment Fund.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/self-directed-ira-workshop/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="PVGrows":MAILTO:info@pvgrows.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160228
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160212T160837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T160837Z
UID:18201-1456358400-1456617599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cup and Top 10th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Find more information here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cup-and-top-10th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:The Cup and Top\, 1 North Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160217T200350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T193503Z
UID:18243-1456423200-1456428600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Community Garden/Seed Library Intro
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of workshops focused on community gardens and gardening. This one will focus on introducing participants to seed libraries. For more information and to register\, contact: Anna Muhammad – 413-214-1237.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-gardenseed-library-into/
LOCATION:Mason Square Library\, 765 State St\, Springfield\, MA 01109
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160228
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160120T220520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T171453Z
UID:17966-1456531200-1456617599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Agricultural Fairs Judging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Agricultural Resources is pleased to present three Agricultural Fair Judging Workshops this winter to be held in the western\, eastern and northeastern area of the State.  In order to be a Certified Judge for Fruits\, Vegetables\, Canning and Community/ Grange Exhibits\, a judge candidate needs to attend instructional training as well as take a test based on the information presented at instructional training.  Information covered is based on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs Blue Book.  To become a Class One Certified Judge\, the judge candidate will be required to pass the test with a score of 80% or higher. To become a Class Two Certified Judge\, the judge candidate will be required to pass the test with a score of 80% or higher as well as mentor a Massachusetts Certified Agricultural Fair Judge(s) to at least 3 agricultural fairs held in Massachusetts within the next 18 month from the date of passing the test. \nTo Register: Fax or email registration form  to Mary Jordan\, fax: 617-626-1850. Questions\, 617-626-1750.  Deadline for registering is the Wednesday prior to the Saturday meeting location. In case of cancellation the workshop will be made up on the following Sunday.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/statewide-agricultural-fairs-judging-workshopsmeetings/
LOCATION:Eastern States Exposition\, West Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160120T214054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T214054Z
UID:17961-1456650000-1456680600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual SEMAP Ag & Food Conference
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming farmers\, gardeners\, foodies\, and kids!\nEarn pesticide credits! New Livestock Track! Kids Workshops! Local Lunch and MORE! \nWhether you’re a professional farmer\, a backyard gardener\, or just curious about locally grown food\, this is the event for you! Each year\, the lineup includes workshops for the general public as well as info-packed sessions for farmers and gardeners of all experience levels. \nA sample of workshop topics (EVEN MORE coming soon): \n\nGreenhouse 101\nLand Access and Leasing\nCompost Analysis & Interpretation\nComposting for Kids\nBasic Taxation Concepts for Farmers\n2015 Disease Update\nGrow Weeds for Profit this Year!\nCreating Value-Added Products & Marketing Your Farm\nFlatcakes\, Field to Griddle\nThe Pumpkin Patch\nWPS Session (1.5 Credits)\nBMP’s and What to Expect During an Inspection (1.5 Credits)\nExploring Chinese Broccoli & Multiple Branching Brassicas\nYear-Round Indoor Salad Gardening\nGarden like a Farmer\nDaily Nutrition & Juice Practice\nPoultry Processing\nGrowing Strawberries\n\nWe’ll be announcing more workshops in the weeks to come; keep checking back! \nRegister now for early bird pricing! \nFind more information here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/9th-annual-semap-ag-food-conference/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160209T195901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T195907Z
UID:18169-1456653600-1456664400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Late Winter\, Hoophouse Magic
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on\, food farming workshop\, presented by Laughing Dog Farm manager Danny Botkin\, focuses on the practical details of winter/spring ‘hoophouse” horticulture as well as the design/ construction and management of high and low tunnel greenhouses\, crop selection\, soil building\, harvesting and processing tips\, etc. There will be a detail-heavy class on cold weather botany and growing crops under cover\, a narrated hoophouse tour\, a demonstration of LDF’s homemade\, pipe (EMT conduit) bender\, used to make low-tunnel\, steel “hoops”\, Q and A… plus a shared\, vegetarian farm lunch around the wood stove… \nSuggested donation\, $25-$45… No one turned away. RSVP/directions @ 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-late-winter-hoophouse-magic/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160229T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160229T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160222T215634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T215634Z
UID:18287-1456756200-1456759800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Facing an Uncertain Future: Building Your Inner and Outer Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop is led by Skills-for-Life\, a Royalston\, Mass-based group which imparts skills that strengthen communities and support individual growth. Participants explore the idea of balancing outer skills such as carpentry and gardening with inner skills such as self-awareness. \nThe workshop is part of Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around Climate Change\, a collaborative community comprised of UMass students\, faculty and staff working together to integrate the intellectual\, emotional and spiritual dimensions of climate change. \nThe workshop will be in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library at Umass Amherst on the 26th floor. \nClick link to see all seven events at the W.E.B Du Bois Library. \nhttp://www.library.umass.edu/news/events/talking-truth/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/facing-an-uncertain-future-building-your-inner-and-outer-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:W.E.B Du Bois Library\, 154 Hicks Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20160107T184520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160107T184520Z
UID:17826-1456909200-1456938000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Wholesale Success - Wholesale Marketing and On-Farm Food Safety
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nThis is a full day\, interactive workshop where you will learn about best practices for: \n\nWorking with Wholesale Buyers\nPost-Harvest Handling\nOn-Farm Food Safety\n\nOur trainer\, Atina Diffley\, is an organic farmer and author of the 2012 award-winning memoir\, Turn Here Sweetcorn\, Organic Farming Works. Atina draws on her decades of experience in vegetable production and marketing to provide operators of produce farms of any size with useful\, practical\, profit-making guidance on how to achieve the highest quality produce for sale! \nParticipating farmers will receive a free copy of the Wholesale Success manual. Normally a $70 value\, this 316 page manual is newly updated and in its fourth printing. Wholesale Success covers up-to-date best practices information on food safety\, postharvest handling\, packing\, business management\, marketing\, and crop-specific profiles for over 100 crops. \n(Please arrive between 8:30 and 9 am to register) \nThis workshop is brought to you by New Entry Sustainable Farming Project\, FamilyFarmed\, and USDA. \n\nCost: $25* (includes snacks\, drinks\, lunch) \nRegistration \nEvent page \nQuestions? Contact: Nora Saks // 978-654-6745\nNew Entry Sustainable Farming Project\n*Limited scholarships available. Please email for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-wholesale-success-wholesale-marketing-and-on-farm-food-safety/
LOCATION:Brigham Hill Community Farm\, 37 Wheeler Road\, North Grafton\, MA\, 01536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T035112
CREATED:20151112T224905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T194952Z
UID:17063-1456939800-1456948800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop Series: Business Decision Making Cohort Meeting #2
DESCRIPTION:CISA will hold a ten-workshop series on Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making starting in January 2016. These workshops will provide tools for and examples of building decision making into the cycles of farm life to improve long-term profitability and sustainability. Participation in the whole series is encouraged\, and to be eligible for free one-on-one consultative support\, you must attend three workshops and be a cohort meeting participant. Dinner will be served at each session.  The cost to attend the series is $90 for Local Hero members\, or $18 for each individual workshop. The non-member fee is $110 for the series\, or $20 for each individual workshop. Contact Devon Whitney-Deal or call (413) 665-7100 x22 with any questions or register below. If cost is a barrier to your participation please feel free to contact Devon to discuss options as we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. \nThese meeting will give winter workshop participants the opportunity to network with one another and also provide additional time to discuss and consider their own individual farm needs as it relates to the workshop topics. Each session will have a CISA staff facilitator and a farmer Expert (Missy Bahret–Old Friends Farm\, Pete Solis– Hampshire College Farm\, and Gary Gemme– Harvest Farm of Whately). The topics for the meeting will be determined based on participant interest and determined as the class date gets closer. \n \nLocal Hero member- $90Non-Local Hero member- $110  \n  \nLocal Hero member- $18Non-Local Hero member- $20  \n   \n\n \n\n\nFunding for CISA’s Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making Series is provided by the Northeast Center for Risk Management Education and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This series is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/business-decision-making-cohort-meeting-2/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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