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SUMMARY:Selling Value-Added Products On the Farm
DESCRIPTION:If you are a farmer interested in opening a farmstand on your property\, please join us to learn about key federal\, state and local regulations that impact small food producers who seek to make and sell value-added products from home. We will cover what’s allowed when selling meat\, eggs\, dairy\, cottage foods such as pickles and baked goods\, and more\, and explore the legal solutions that can help these businesses grow and thrive. Click here for more information on the Legal Food Hub’s 2023 Winter Workshops. \nPresenter: Christine Dzujna\, Farm-To-Consumer Legal Defense Fund \nContact legalfoodhub@clf.org or call 844.529.4769 with any questions. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/selling-value-added-products-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Negotiation: Getting What You Need
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part workshop\, participants will explore what negotiation really is (and what it is not)\, how to prepare for and execute a successful negotiation\, and how to preserve a relationship when the negotiation is not successful. \nYou’ll have opportunities to discuss\, problem solve\, and practice negotiation approaches relevant to common labor management situations. You’ll also get support and feedback developing a written plan for a negotiation that you anticipate in the coming months. Presenters: Mary Peabody and Beth Holtzman\, University of Vermont Extension. Click here for more information. \nDates: \n\nMarch 2nd\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nMarch 9th\, 12:00pm – 1:00 pm\n\nFees & Registration: Advance registration is required. Thanks to grant support\, the workshop is offered free of charge to participants. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-art-of-negotiation-getting-what-you-need/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
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SUMMARY:Farmer-to-Farmer Learning on Effective Labor Management
DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman farmer new to managing employees on your farm? Maybe you are thinking about expanding and hiring staff for the first time next season? Or did you just wrap up your first year with staff and want to process what you learned and what you’ll do differently? \nYou’re invited to participate in a unique\, virtual collaborative learning environment for woman-identifying farmers this winter where you’ll learn along side with peers. From effective delegation\, to navigating conflict and developing creative solutions to labor needs\, this three-part virtual series will connect you with relevant resources and a network of women farmer peers addressing similar challenges. \nEach “learning circle” series will consist of three back-to-back daily 75-minute sessions on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays and Thursdays. \nSign up for the month that works best with your schedule.\nNote: Registration for the January session will close on Monday 1/23. Space is limited. \nJanuary Sessions: \nJanuary 24-26\, 11 am-12:30 pm CST \nFebruary Sessions:\nFebruary 14-16\, 9 am -10:30 am CST \nMarch Sessions\nMarch 3-7\, 6 – 7:30 pm CST \nClick here for more information. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-to-farmer-learning-on-effective-labor-management/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20221222T143555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T183612Z
UID:41775-1678122000-1678125600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:On-Farm Research: Tillage Reduction at Sawyer Farm
DESCRIPTION:Over the past several seasons\, Sawyer Farm has been successfully growing vegetables directly in a perennial Dutch White clover sod. Lincoln Fishman will explain how the system works\, and discuss its benefits and current limitations. He’ll discuss no-till transplanter modifications designed to reduce soil disturbance and weed competition. Join CISA for a virtual presentation and discussion about progress-to-date as well as opportunities for farmers to participate in the research by conducting their own on-farm trials! \nSawyer Farm is in Worthington\, MA. Lincoln\, Hilary\, Erica\, and Butch have been growing vegetables at Sawyer since 2010. \nThis workshop is part of the 2023 Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change Webinar and Workshop Series: On-farm Climate Change Adaptation Case Studies from western Massachusetts. Stay tuned for additional events in this series. \nThis work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Ranger Development Program grant no. 2020-70017-32420 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.  \nContact Stephen Taranto at 413-665-7100 ext. 17 with any questions. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sawyer-farm/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20221122T041408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T184343Z
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SUMMARY:Profitable Meat Marketing: Pricing for Increased Profit & Sales
DESCRIPTION:Workshop presented by Berkshire Grown: \nYou are raising and selling local meat\, but are you making a profit? Learn marketing techniques and how to use the NEW Cornell Meat Pricing Tool to develop prices that deliver a profit in every channel. Click here for more information. \nPresenter: Matt LeRoux\, Extension Associate\, Cornell University \nMatt has over 20 years of experience serving farms through Cornell Cooperative Extension\, non-profits\, and consulting. Specializing in market strategy\, Matt works with a diverse mix of produce and livestock farmers and food businesses. Career highlights include developing the Marketing Channel Assessment Tool for produce growers and the Cornell Meat Price Calculator. \nRegister Here! Please pre-register for the workshop the day before it takes place by noon at latest. Zoom links to the workshops will be emailed the day before for each workshop. \nCost of registration is $10 for Berkshire Grown Members and $15 for Non-Members. \nFor more information\, contact Jordan Archey\, Program Manager for Business Members\, at jordan@berkshiregrown.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/meat-marketing/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T220438Z
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SUMMARY:Farming Stress and Mental Health Awareness: Recognizing\, Responding\, and Accessing Resources (Spanish Speakers Training)
DESCRIPTION:MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters\, including all farmers\, MDAR and professional staff\, and partner organization advocates. Click here to view all available in-person and virtual training sessions.  \nMarch 9th\, 6:00pm-8:00pm – Spanish Speakers Training: This remote 2-hour session\, offered in Spanish\, will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms by discussing the stressors unique to farmers and farm families and how these affect their mental health and well-being. The training will identify the barriers farmers face when accessing resources and the methods to facilitate connection to available supports. The session will explore ways to recognize when a farmer or farm family is under stress\, start conversations about emotional well-being\, and practice self-care when you are experiencing stress.  \nRegistration information coming soon.   \nContact Ashley Randle at Ashley.Randle@mass.gov or call 617-626-1715 with questions. \nIf you require assistance or specific accommodations to attend the meeting\, contact Gabriella Knight\, ADA and Diversity Manager at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs at Gabriella.Knight@mass.gov or call (857)-268-0629.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/supporting-farmer-mental-health-and-wellness-recognizing-responding-and-accessing-resources-spanish-speakers-training/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T155047Z
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SUMMARY:Preventive Control for Human Food
DESCRIPTION:Would you like the training to learn how to develop food safety plans? UMass is hosting an in-person Preventive Controls for Human Food training on March 14-16th at UMass Amherst. Small processors that register by Feb 24th will get $100 off the registration by using the promo code: 2023PCQI. For details\, go to: Preventive Controls for Human Food | Center for Agriculture\, Food\, and the Environment (umass.edu) \nCOURSE ​DESCRIPTION: ​The ​Current ​Good ​Manufacturing ​Practice\, ​Hazard ​Analysis\, ​and ​Risk-based ​Preventive ​Controls ​for ​Human ​Food ​FDA ​regulation ​is ​intended ​to ​ensure ​safe ​manufacturing/processing\, ​packing ​and ​holding ​of ​food ​products ​for ​human ​consumption ​in ​the ​United ​States. ​The ​regulation ​requires ​that ​certain ​activities ​must ​be ​completed ​by ​a ​“preventive ​controls ​qualified ​individual” ​who ​has ​“successfully ​completed ​training ​in ​the ​development ​and ​application ​of ​risk-based ​preventive ​controls.” ​This ​course ​developed ​by ​the ​FSPCA ​is ​the ​“standardized ​curriculum” ​recognized ​by ​FDA; ​successfully ​completing ​this ​course ​is ​one ​way ​to ​meet ​the ​requirements ​for ​a ​“preventive ​controls ​qualified ​individual.” ​ \nUpon ​completion ​of ​this ​course\, ​the ​trainee ​will ​become ​a ​FDA-recognized ​“Preventive ​Controls ​Qualified ​Individual” ​(PCQI). ​The ​course ​covers: \n\nHow ​to ​create ​a ​Food ​Safety ​Plan ​meeting ​the ​FDA ​requirements ​as ​required ​by ​the ​Food ​Safety ​Modernization ​Act ​(FSMA).\n How ​to ​conduct ​a ​Hazard ​Analysis\, ​and ​differentiate ​between ​prerequisite ​programs ​and ​risk-based ​preventive ​controls.\nGuidelines ​for ​choosing ​Critical ​Limits\, ​setting ​up ​monitoring ​programs\, ​and ​implementing ​corrective ​actions ​when ​deviations ​occur.\nDocumentation ​for ​all ​aspects ​of ​the ​PCHF-required ​Food ​Safety ​Plan ​including ​verification ​and ​validation ​activities\, ​monitoring\, ​corrective ​actions\, ​and ​records ​review.\n\nContact Christina Wormald at cwormald@umass.edu or call 413-545-2278 with questions. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/preventive-control-for-human-food/
LOCATION:IALS Conference Center\, UMass Amherst\, 240 Thatcher Road\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230215T193812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T193812Z
UID:42407-1678874400-1678881600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Integration of pasture management and nutrient management
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the 2023 Tri-State SARE Project Webinar Series: Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production \nSpeakers: Cheryl Cesario (UVM Extension)\nRich Meinert (UConn Extension) \nThe Tri-State (CT\, MA\, RI) SARE Professional Development Program is planning activities for the next three years – through 2026. The project will focus on training agricultural service providers as well as farmers in CT\, MA and RI on sustainable livestock production practices. Webinars are open to service providers and farmers and will be comprised of time for instruction in addition to interactive breakout sessions. Partaking in all webinars is encouraged\, but not required. For more information click here or contact Rachel Bespuda\, Project Director at rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/integration-of-pasture-management-and-nutrient-management/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230309T195211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T195357Z
UID:42654-1679414400-1679419800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:MDAR’s Viability  Programs\, Food Safety\, &  Environmental Grant  Programs
DESCRIPTION:MDAR will be hosting a free one–hour webinar on available funding opportunities for farmers for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1\, 2023 – June 30th\, 2024). Staff will cover the Ag Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP)\, the Climate Smart for Agriculture Program (CSAP)\, and the Viability Programs including the Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP)\, the Matching Enterprise Grant for Agriculture (MEGA)\, and the APR Improvement Program (AIP). There will be an additional 30 minutes provided for a Q&A. Learn when the upcoming grants will be available\, eligibility requirements\, project examples\, and tips for how to apply. \nFor questions\, contact Laura Barley at Laura.Barley@mass.gov or (857) 507–5548. \nFor more information or to register\, visit MDAR Farmer Grants Webinar
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdars-viability-programs-food-safety-environmental-grant-programs/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230309T205450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T144338Z
UID:42664-1679497200-1679502600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Honing your Spring Employee Onboarding Plan
DESCRIPTION:As you gear up for the arrival of new farm employees and seasonal crew members\, let us help you put finishing touches on your employee onboarding plan. With an eye to Massachusetts-specific legal requirements and best management practices\, this information-packed workshop will help you make sure you’re dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s from day 1 and building a solid groundwork for your employees during their initial days at your farm. CISA staffperson Kristen Wilmer will help you hone your employee onboarding checklist and schedule; brush up on legal posting\, notification\, and training requirements; and access resources to help you refine your employee policies and procedures. This workshop is open to all\, and content will be relevant to both new and experienced farm managers. \nThe standard workshop cost is $10. We offer a sliding scale to ensure anyone can attend\, and additional attendees from the same farm business are welcome to attend free of charge; we do not want finances to be a barrier to attendance. \nPlease contact Kristen at kristen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 12 with any questions. \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant AM200100XXXXG178. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/onboarding-march22/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230306T204540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T205120Z
UID:42580-1679738400-1679745600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of spring in Franklin County with an outdoor family event! \nCISA and the Franklin Community Co-op are teaming up for an early spring event to celebrate local food with children and families. Meet the farmer who produces sugar at Bergeron’s Sugar House. Try out different grades of maple syrup and maple cream on silver dollar pancakes. Learn to make a new recipe with a food demonstration for kids from Green Fields Market. Taste fresh\, mini croissants baked by Rise Above Bakery using local flour\, butter\, and milk. The morning includes more local surprises\, so come check it out! \nStormy weather? No problem. The event will be held indoors at the Franklin Community Co-op event space at 170 Main Street.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/making-food-fun-3/
LOCATION:144 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 144 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230309T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T185242Z
UID:42659-1680019200-1680024600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Insights on Vegetable Farm Financial Benchmarks
DESCRIPTION:For the past couple years\, CISA and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture have worked with a group of diversified vegetable farmers across the region to collect key farm financial metrics and develop benchmarks to help farmers evaluate the health of their vegetable operations. CISA staffperson Kristen Wilmer will share insights gained thus far from this project\, including what the numbers suggest about the health and challenges facing diversified vegetable farms in our region\, and how you can use key financial benchmarks to more strategic business decisions at your farm. Attendees will come away with ideas for how to track and use key numbers – like income generated per acre\, labor invested per acre\, payroll as a percent of gross revenue\, and more – to better understand their farm operations and hone in on opportunities for improvement. The workshop will be geared toward vegetable farmers but is open to all. \nThe standard workshop cost is $10. We offer a sliding scale to ensure anyone can attend\, and additional attendees from the same farm business are welcome to attend free of charge; we do not want finances to be a barrier to attendance. \nPlease contact Kristen at kristen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 12 with any questions. \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LNE20-394. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/insights-on-vegetable-farm-financial-benchmarks/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230307T215215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T220008Z
UID:42623-1680078600-1680109200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings - Amherst 
DESCRIPTION:This in-person training is aimed at fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. This course will also cover the Massachusetts Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP)\, a voluntary 3rd-party audit program. This training satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for covered farms that “at least one supervisor or responsible party” completes “food safety training … recognized as adequate” by FDA (21 C.F.R. §112.22(c)). See here for more information on the Produce Safety Alliance and the Grower Training Course. \nThese programs are co-hosted by UMass Extension and the MDAR Produce Safety Program \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 29\, 2023 – 8:30am to 5:00pm\nWhere: Hampshire College\, 893 West St.\, Franklin Patterson Hall Faulty Lounge\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\nCost is $50 for each program and includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($60 value)\, a Certificate of Course attendance from AFDO ($35 value)\, and lunch and refreshments.\nRegister here!\n\nQuestions? Contact Lisa McKeag\, lmkeag@umass.edu\, 413-658-8631
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-produce-safety-alliance-grower-trainings-amherst/
LOCATION:Franklin Patterson Hall Faulty Lounge\, Hampshire College\, 893 West St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230222T155747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T173232Z
UID:42462-1680091200-1680094800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Marketing Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Event // Free Webinar: Marketing Your Farm \nWednesday\, March 29\, 12-1pm\, ET \nThe International Workshop on Agritourism is hosting a free webinar on Marketing Your Farm. A farm marketing consultant and two agritourism farmers will discuss the three essential components of marketing your farm\, with a focus on agritourism. \nLearn the three essential components of marketing your farm\, with a focus on agritourism. Myrna Greenfield is the “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing and the author of Marketing Your Farm: A practical guide to attracting loyal customers and increasing sales. Ellen Parlee is the co-owner of Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro\, Massachusetts\, which offers pick-your-own fruit and flowers\, along with a farm stand\, bakery\, ice cream stand\, animal petting area\, and a food trailer. Ryan Wilson is the co-owner of DeMeritt Hill Farm in Lee\, New Hampshire\, which offers pick-your-own apples/peaches/blueberries/Xmas trees\, hayrides\, school tours\, special events\, Cross Country running\, and hiking trails and has a full commercial kitchen. The farm plays host to Torey Roderick Performance Horses and every October\, the world-famous Haunted Overload. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Lisa Flinn at 802-751-8307 or Lisa.Flinn@uvm.edu so we may assist you. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-webinar-marketing-your-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230302T201734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T205202Z
UID:42229-1680105600-1680112800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Managing a Multicultural Farm Team in the Pioneer Valley
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop will provide information on how to develop essential communication skills and manage conflict. It will give tools to oversee a multicultural team and emphasize strategies for decision-making to build an effective workplace culture and manage towards farm and family goals. The workshop is open to all\, but most relevant to diversified farm owners\, managers\, or aspiring managers. \nSpeaker: Mary Peabody recently retired from UVM Extension after 34 years as a Community and Economic Development Specialist. Mary now provides coaching for farmers and small business owners on team building\, labor management\, and business transitions. She has served as a director for several national grant projects related to farm labor management\, and is a certified DiSC facilitator. \nThe standard cost for this workshop is $10. We do not want finances to be a barrier to attendance\, and will offer sliding scale pricing to ensure anyone can attend. \nPlease contact Zoraia at zoraia@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 15 with any questions regarding the event or sliding scale pricing. \nRegister here!  \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant AM200100XXXXG178. 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/multicultural-team-2023/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230321T141656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T141818Z
UID:42800-1680166800-1680170400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Health Connector - Health Benefits Webinar and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses that need to offer affordable\, quality health insurance to employees can learn about cost-effective options from the Sustainable Business Network’s health insurance partner\, the Massachusetts Health Connector for Business\, during this informative webinar session. Representatives from the Commonwealth’s health insurance exchange will detail how small businesses can find plans that provide great benefits with lower premiums\, other opportunities to save money through federal tax credits and 15 percent rebates through the ConnectWell program\, along with options that give employees the flexibility to pick the plan that best meets their needs. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/health-connector-health-benefits-webinar-and-qa/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230316T154953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T173057Z
UID:42719-1680177600-1680181200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to FSA and NRCS Assistance Programs
DESCRIPTION:This remote workshop is intended for beginning growers who have never worked with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) or Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) before\, or for producers who are familiar with these programs but have questions about the process and/or programs available. \nWe will hear from Bailey Albert and Jack Loomis\, FSA and NRCS Outreach Coordinators\, respectively\, as well as from Stephen Taranto\, Climate Program Coordinator at Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) and Shannon Hickey\, Program Manager at Southeastern MA Ag Partnership (SEMAP). CISA and SEMAP are Buy-Local groups based in Western and Eastern MA\, respectively—that offer assistance to growers interested in participating in FSA and NRCS programs. \nRegister here! \nThe presentation will cover: \n\nAn overview of FSA and NRCS technical and financial assistance programs\nHow to connect with your local service centers to receive tailored support\nImportant things to know about the process and realistic timelines\nAssistance available from certain Buy-Local groups\n\nFollowing the presentation will be time for questions. You will be able to type your questions into a Q&A box or raise your hand to ask your question aloud. \nThis event is co-sponsored by UMass Extension\, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA)\, Southeastern MA Ag Partnership (SEMAP)\, Sustainable Nantucket\, and Sustainable Business Network.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/an-introduction-to-fsa-and-nrcs-assistance-programs/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230317T174214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T174530Z
UID:42757-1680523200-1680526800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Low Infrastructure Agritourism: Picnicking and Walking Trails
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nDo your visitors oooh and ahh over the views or the tranquility of your farm? Have you ever considered opening certain areas of your farm to the public to enjoy for greater appreciation of agriculture and nature? Join us for Low Infrastructure Agritourism: Picnicking and Walking Trails to learn more! Continuing our low infrastructure agritourism education series\, this webinar will give you information about developing walking trails and offering picnic opportunities on your farm using what you have available. Join our speakers\, who will share their experiences with picnicking and walking trails on the farm. \nVera Simon-Nobes is the Coordinator of the Farm-Based Education Network / Vermont Farms Agritourism Project at Shelburne Farms in Vermont. Janis Reinke is the co-owner of Frog Hollow Farmstead\, also in Vermont\, where she grows heirloom produce and heritage breed animals. Finally\, Rick Kralj\, Penn State Extension Educator will discuss food safety considerations. \nVisit https://www.uvm.edu/vtrc/agritourism-gatherings for more information and recordings of past agritourism webinars. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Lisa Flinn at 802-751-8307 or Lisa.Flinn@uvm.edu so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/low-infrastructure-agritourism-picnicking-and-walking-trails/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230309T204618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T044414Z
UID:42662-1680624000-1680631200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Managing Farm Labor Costs
DESCRIPTION:The past few years have posed unprecedented employee management challenges for local farms – from rising wages and employee shortages to the added demands of the pandemic and weather extremes. As your 2023 season ramps up\, Presenter Ellen Polishuk of Plant to Profit will share insights to help you respond to these challenges\, based on her decades of farm financial consulting and vegetable farm management experience. Ellen will offer tips for tracking and improving work efficiency\, supporting effective teamwork\, and evaluating labor-saving investments. You will also learn about farm financial assessment tools – like benchmarks and crop costing – that can help you identify the best avenues for increasing farm profitability to keep up with rising costs. The workshop is open to all\, with farm owners and middle managers or crew leaders in particular standing to benefit from the on-the-ground tips and broader decision-making context provided in this workshop. \nThe standard workshop cost is $10. We offer a sliding scale to ensure anyone can attend\, and additional attendees from the same farm business are welcome to attend free of charge; we do not want finances to be a barrier to attendance. \nPlease contact Kristen at kristen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 12 with any questions. \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LNE20-394. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/managing-farm-labor-costs/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230307T203650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T203650Z
UID:42620-1680696000-1680699600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Virtual info session: Volunteering at Gould Farm
DESCRIPTION:Greetings from Gould Farm\, a therapeutic farm community in Monterey\, MA (western Massachusetts). \nWe’re hosting a virtual info session on April 5th at 12:00 PM EST for young farmers and gardeners interested in applying to our year-long volunteer program. \nVolunteers work on our farm\, garden\, bakery\, kitchen\, residential\, and forestry teams alongside adults who are working to recover their mental well-being. \nYear-long volunteers receive room and board\, a stipend\, fully paid health insurance\, and generous PTO (5 weeks). \nHere is the flyer for the event. If you wan to apply right away\, you can do so directly through our website: https://www.gouldfarm.org/volunteer
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/virtual-info-session-volunteering-at-gould-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230317T174816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T175039Z
UID:42762-1681207200-1681210800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Global Agritourism Network (GAN) Launch
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nLeading scholars and practitioners of agritourism have joined forces to form the Global Agritourism Network (GAN). This network of agritourism stakeholders (farmers\, ranchers\, and other agricultural producers; researchers; educators; community planners; government entities; agricultural service providers; development organizations; tour operators; hospitality operators; event planners; among others\,) aims to enhance the capacity of agritourism worldwide. \nOn April 11\, we will officially launch GAN with a Zoom meeting. We’ll begin with an introduction of GAN and then move into breakout groups for GAN committees including: promotion and funds\, research\, definitions and standards for agritourism\, sustainable and regenerative agritourism\, policy and advocacy\, conferences\, webinars\, communications\, and awards. We welcome you to join this growing network of agritourism professionals! \nVisit https://www.uvm.edu/vtrc/agritourism-gatherings for more information and recordings of past agritourism webinars. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Lisa Flinn at 802-751-8307 or Lisa.Flinn@uvm.edu so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/global-agritourism-network-gan-launch/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230315T182306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T162223Z
UID:42710-1681234200-1681243200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA's Annual Meeting and Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:We are at capacity! Click here if you would like to be added to a waitlist.\n\nCISA members and supporters\, please join us in Holyoke on April 11th for a special evening. We’ll be honoring CISA’s 2023 Local Hero Award recipients\, sharing the highlights of the past year\, and\, most importantly\, gathering together for the first time since 2019. Come reconnect\, celebrate\, and enjoy! \nBefore the evening program begins at 5:30 (including a delicious dinner catered by Gateway City Arts)\, you may choose to join us at 4pm for a tour of the Ground Up Grains/Valley Malt facility\, just around the corner from the meeting. Come see this impressive new agricultural infrastructure right on the canal in Holyoke\, and hear more about the work that’s being undertaken by Holyoke leaders. \nQuestions? Contact Jennifer Williams at 413-665-7100.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisas-annual-meeting-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Gateway City Arts\, 92 Race Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230324T201528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T201556Z
UID:42882-1681237800-1681245000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film and Discussion: The Seeds of Vandana Shiva
DESCRIPTION:Who is Vandana Shiva? How did this woman from an obscure town in India become Monsanto’s worst nightmare: a rebellious rock star in the global debate about who feeds the world? \nAmong those engaged with organic food and farming\, climate change\, biodiversity\, seed sovereignty\, globalization\, and social justice\, Vandana Shiva is an icon of a global movement. Join us in learning about Vandana Shiva and her mission to promote biodiversity\, environmental justice\, food security\, and combat climate change \nLocation: The Sunderland Public Library (on the big screen!) 20 School Street\, Sunderland \nTo find out more about this film\, visit vandanashivamovie.com. For more information on the event\, visit www.sunderlandpubliclibrary.org or call 413-665-2642 for more information. \nThis program is cosponsored by the Sunderland Energy Committee and funded by a grant from the Sunderland Cultural Council\, a local agency\, which is funded by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-and-discussion-the-seeds-of-vandana-shiva/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20221122T052527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T201502Z
UID:41431-1681376400-1681401600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grazing School at Gould Farm: Best Practices for Pasture Management
DESCRIPTION:Workshop presented by Berkshire Grown and Berkshire Agricultural Ventures: \nIn this all-day workshop we will discuss the basics of how set up a new grazing system\, and how to troubleshoot and improve an existing one.  We start the day from the perspective of pasture plants\, and then shift to look at grazing from the perspective of the livestock.  This will provide a solid understanding of how to meet the needs of the plants and livestock from the soil up.  Topics will include how to use the “Graziers Toolbox” including varied stock densities\, trampling and different regrowth periods\, pre & post grazing heights to use livestock to improve the pastures as well as fertility inputs\, soil testing and reseeding strategies.  We will cover “Pasture Pitfalls” as we look at common problems and how to identify the cause and come up with low cost solutions.  We will do the “Pasture Math” to calculate paddock sizes\, acreage needs and stocking rates.  We will look at how to maximize pasture intake for the livestock to lower feed costs and improve livestock wellbeing and productivity.  We will also discuss how to observe and monitor the soils\, plants and livestock so that we can better understand if our grazing systems are working the way we want them to\, and what we can do to make them better. Click here for more information. \nPresenter: Sarah Flack is an author\, consultant\, and speaker who specializing in grass-based livestock farming systems.  She takes a practical approach in applying the science of agronomy and grazing\, combined with farm business planning\, to allow farmers to make well informed decisions.  Her goal is to help create more farms with successful grass-based management systems\, empowering farmers to create positive change for pastures\, soils\, livestock\, and farmers quality of life.  Sarah is author of The Art and Science of Grazing\,  Organic Dairy Production and co author of The Organic Dairy Handbook\, Vermont Grass-Based Beef Profitability: Lessons and Budgets\, and Transitioning to Organic Dairy as well as many articles. \nRegister Here! Please pre-register for the workshop the day before it takes place by noon at latest. Zoom links to the workshops will be emailed the day before for each workshop. \nCost of registration is $40 for Berkshire Grown Members and $50 for Non-Members. \nFor more information\, contact Jordan Archey\, Program Manager for Business Members\, at jordan@berkshiregrown.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grazing-school/
LOCATION:Gould Farm
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230215T194356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T194356Z
UID:42409-1681898400-1681905600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nutrient management decision making based on soil testing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the 2023 Tri-State SARE Project Webinar Series: Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production \nSpeaker: Speaker: Heather Darby (UVM Extension) \nThe Tri-State (CT\, MA\, RI) SARE Professional Development Program is planning activities for the next three years – through 2026. The project will focus on training agricultural service providers as well as farmers in CT\, MA and RI on sustainable livestock production practices. Webinars are open to service providers and farmers and will be comprised of time for instruction in addition to interactive breakout sessions. Partaking in all webinars is encouraged\, but not required. For more information click here or contact Rachel Bespuda\, Project Director at rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nutrient-management-decision-making-based-on-soil-testing/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230324T053814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T053923Z
UID:42873-1682069400-1682080200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Conservation Local Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On April 21 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm\, the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts will host a statewide Local Working Group meeting over Zoom. This meeting is an opportunity to provide input on natural resource priorities in their region for the NRCS and the state conservationist. Agricultural producers\, owners/operators of nonindustrial private forest land\, professionals representing agricultural and natural resource interests\, and individuals representing a variety of disciplines in the soil\, water\, wetland\, plant\, forestry\, and wildlife sciences are all welcome. See this fact sheet for more information. A registration link for the Zoom meeting is forthcoming.\n\nFor more information\, contact Austin Miles\, MACD Outreach Coordinator: amilesmacd@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/statewide-conservation-local-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230324T154636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T154636Z
UID:42878-1682152200-1682175600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New York Nut Growers Association spring program
DESCRIPTION:New York Nut Growers Association 2023 spring meeting will take place on April 22 at the 4-H Acres facility in Ithaca\, NY. This meeting will address layering hazelnuts and chestnuts\, an ecological approach to nut growing\, and how to protect nut trees from small mammals. It will also include an update on the NYNGA English walnut project\, an introduction to the NY Farm Viability Institute (a non-profit grant-making organization)\, and an overview of crop insurance. In the afternoon\, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm\, we will visit Surik Mehrabyan’s nursery at 191 Millard Hill Road\, Newfield\, NY\, 14867\, where we will focus on bench grafting\, chip budding\, and greenwood grafting. Click here for more information. \nRegistration (includes breakfast and lunch) is $20.00 Click here to purchase tickets and come meet experienced growers and stay up to date with nut growing in New York!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-york-nut-growers-association-spring-program/
LOCATION:4-H Acres\, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230321T193154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T194118Z
UID:42807-1682154000-1682164800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day with Cultivating for Community
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Earth Day on The Food Bank Farm! Volunteers will be planting trees and picking up trash. The trees will be planted as a permanent wind barrier to protect soil and farm beds. Volunteers will pick up the remaining trash from previous years of neglect before The Food Bank purchased the farm. Not only will you take care of the earth\, but also learn about The Food Bank Farm’s mission to food sovereignty and dedication to sustainable farming. \nTo sign up\, please email Amanda Reynolds at amandar@foodbankwma.org.  \nLocation: The Food Bank Farm\, 32\, Shattuck Rd\, Hadley MA 01038
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/earth-day-with-cultivating-the-community/
LOCATION:The Food Bank Farm\, 32 Shattuck Rd\, Hadley\, MA\, 01038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buylocalfood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Earth-Day-2023.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T151500
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230403T175809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T160058Z
UID:42963-1682517600-1682522100@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm employees (session option 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Make sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Wednesday\, April 26\, 2:00pm-3:15pm or Monday May 8\, 10:30am-11:45am. \nRegister here! \nA list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-employees-session-option-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Remote (Free)
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130807
CREATED:20230329T175459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T122358Z
UID:42898-1682618400-1682623800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Across the Fibershed
DESCRIPTION:Join Western Massachusetts Fibershed and CISA for a statewide\, remote networking event aimed at fiber farmers\, artisans\, and other stakeholders in the fiber community. This space will allow participants to share the challenges they face working with fiber in Massachusetts and share new ideas and collaborative solutions. We will offer both full group and small group discussion\, with guiding questions and casual conversation. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow members of the fiber community\, learn about the work being done by Western Massachusetts Fibershed\, and provide feedback for CISA and Fibershed on how to best support local fiber businesses.  \nRegister here! \nPlease contact Molly\, 413-665-7100 ext. 35\, with questions. \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant AM200100XXXXG178. 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/fibershed2023/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Massachusetts Fibershed":MAILTO:westernmassfibershed@gmail.com
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