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SUMMARY:Pruning with a Purpose: Foundations of Fruit Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Dormant season pruning of fruit trees is one of the best tools farmers and gardeners have in maintaining and optimizing orchard and fruit tree health! It is also one of the most peaceful and pleasant outdoor tasks during the colder months. Join us for a deep dive on apple tree pruning and care this February with Matt Kaminsky\, aka Gnarly Pippins. In this workshop\, we’ll unpack the theory and practice of pruning fruit trees with a focus on apples. Whether you’re a beginner hoping to learn a new skill\, or an old pro hoping to review and brush up\, this will be a useful workshop with hands-on opportunities to work on some trees and build up your pruner’s confidence with. \nMatt Kaminsky is an orchardist and farmer from Western Massachusetts whose specialties include wild apples\, old orchard restoration\, grafting and topworking\, & orchard silvopasture (integration of sheep into orchards). He is known by the moniker “Gnarly Pippins”\, a nod to the wild apples that inspire his passion and his website where he maintains a blog and webshop offering copies of the numerous books he has written about apples\, as well as selling scionwood\, saplings\, and other orchard-related merchandise. He farms full time in Hadley and Sunderland MA with his partner Rachel Haas and together they own & operate Meadowfed Lamb Silvopasture\, which is part of the Preservation Orchard Co-op. He prunes and stewards at many orchards throughout New England and New York\, and offers educational programming on a variety of topics related to orchard care every season. Learn more by visiting www.gnarlypippins.com or @gnarlypippins on social media. \nRain date: Saturday\, February 28th \nLunch will be provided \nRegister Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pruning-with-a-purpose-foundations-of-fruit-tree-pruning
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-with-a-purpose-foundations-of-fruit-tree-pruning/
LOCATION:Greenwich Forest Garden\, 893 West St\, Amerst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Agricultural Risk Management Forum
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, February 13\, 2026\, 2pm to 4pm \nWhere: Brigham Hill Community Farm\, Community Harvest Project\, 37 Wheeler Rd\, N. Grafton\, MA 01536 \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE – This event is free to attend but please register in advance \nExtreme weather and other risks to the stability of farm businesses have taken a toll on Massachusetts’ farmers in recent years. There are government support programs aimed at addressing some of these risks. UMass Extension is organizing this forum to bring together representatives from the USDA Risk Management Agency and the Farm Service Agency to give updates on available federal risk management options for regional specialty crop growers. A representative from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will also give an update on the state’s efforts to offset losses for farmers affected by natural disasters and invest in the resilience of farm businesses to future disruptions. There will be significant time for the growers and others in attendance to ask questions and share feedback about their needs and concerns. \nSpeakers: \n\nKevin Wooten\, Regional Director\, USDA Risk Management Agency\, Raleigh\, NC\nJulie Jacque\, Agricultural Program Specialist\, Farm Service Agency\, Brattleboro\, VT\nWinton Pitcoff\, Deputy Agriculture Commissioner/Legislative and Policy Director\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, Boston\, MA\n\nQuestions? Contact Lisa McKeag\, lmckeag@umass.edu or 413-658-8631
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-agricultural-risk-management-forum/
LOCATION:Brigham Hill Community Barn\, 37 Wheeler Road\, North Grafton\, MA\, 01536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
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SUMMARY:Exploring H-2A - Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:February 12: Exploring H-2A \nNoon – 1 pm \nAttorney Chloe Johnson\, Farm Commons \nThe H-2A Visa Program makes it possible for farmers to bring in citizens of other countries for agricultural work in the United States. With a tight labor market\, the visa program is experiencing a lot of growth – farmers who have never considered it before are taking a closer look. This webinar will help farmers assess whether H-2A might help address their labor shortage issues. We’ll also go over the extensive regulatory obligations that come with participation in this program. \nRegister at legalfoodhub.org/webinars26
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/exploring-h-2a-legal-food-hub-winter-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214317Z
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SUMMARY:Building skills to manage conflict on the farm
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this free virtual workshop\, part of CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. \nConflict doesn’t tend to resolve itself\, and when left unaddressed\, the consequences for your farm can be far-reaching. In this session\, we explore common sources of conflict on the farm\, our different styles of dealing with conflict\, and how to actively move towards conflict resolution. Presenters Kristen Kordet\, owner of Blue Moon Community Farm\, and Katie Bishop\, owner of PrairiErth Farm\, will share concrete strategies to engage with and resolve conflict more effectively\, both within farm crews and between employees and managers. You’ll leave with new tools to proactively reduce unhealthy conflict\, manage conflict when it arises\, and incorporate lessons learned into your ongoing farm management decisions. \nContact marisa@buylocalfood.org with any questions. \nCISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-skills-to-manage-conflict-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T143000
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Farmers' Markets: Using POS Systems to Inform Market Practices
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Agricultural Ventures is excited to invite you to a free virtual workshop for farmers and farmers market managers interested in using Point of Sale (POS) data to increase daily sales and make more informed decisions at farmers markets. \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00–2:30pm\n📍 Location: Zoom\n🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QZ2uNZikTNKInAbzux8Lzw \nWorkshop: Data-Driven Farmers Markets\nUsing POS Systems to Inform Market Practices \nFarms often have limited hours at farmers markets- but there are real opportunities to increase profitability by increasing customer spending during that time. This workshop will explore how POS tools like Square can be used to collect and analyze customer transaction data\, and how those insights can inform smarter market strategies. \nPresenter Matt LeRoux of Cornell University will share findings from a multi-year farmers market study in New York\, including practical takeaways for farms selling produce\, meat\, or other farm products. \nYou’ll learn about: \n\nWhat POS data can (and can’t) tell you about customer behavior\nKey findings from statistical analysis of farmers market transactions\nHow data insights can help increase average sales per customer\nPractical implications for booth setup\, pricing\, and product mix\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMatt LeRoux is an Extension Associate with the Cornell Agriculture Marketing Research Program and has over 20 years of experience supporting farms through Cornell Cooperative Extension\, nonprofits\, and consulting. His work focuses on market strategy for produce and livestock farms and food businesses. \nThis workshop is free and open to farmers\, farmers market managers\, and service providers. Please feel free to share widely. \nQuestions?\nJake Levin\, Local Food Systems Program Manager\njake@berkshireagventures.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/data-driven-farmers-markets-using-pos-systems-to-inform-market-practices/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20260116T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T172334Z
UID:51549-1770292800-1770296400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Setup & Taxes - Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:February 5: Small Business Setup & Taxes \nNoon – 1 pm \nAttorney Andrew Kraus\, Opticliff Law & CPA Mike Perna\, Flying Point Advisors \nAs an early-stage farm or food business owner\, you recognize that running a business has certain legal and tax related implications. Learn high-level information about legal and tax requirements for maintaining a business entity\, examples of what your business can expect to be taxed on\, and common\, costly mistakes that start-up business owners make. \nRegister at legalfoodhub.org/webinars26
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/small-business-setup-taxes-legal-food-hub-winter-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20260112T224347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224347Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Pioneer Valley Regional Ag Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Northampton Agricultural Commission would like to invite you to the 2026 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference on Saturday January 31st from 9am to noon at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library in Northampton.   \n Doors open at 8:30am and there will be coffee and baked goods.   \n We’ll have two great speakers presenting: \n Russell Braen from Park Hill Orchard will present on running an apple orchard and perennial fruit farm in Easthampton and how their sculpture art park has become an integral part of their business.    \n Charlotte Cote from the Cote Cattle Company in Granby will discuss how she and her partner Guy brought their family farm back to life and raise longhorn cattle for show and beef.   \n Representatives from the Hampden Hampshire Conservation District\, Land for Good\, and a new state program to invigorate Agricultural Commissions will also be there.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2026-pioneer-valley-regional-ag-conference/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library\, Northampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251212T203650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T150334Z
UID:51319-1769691600-1769697000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Marketing Workshop for Farmers & Market Managers
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share an upcoming free workshop designed to help farmers and market managers strengthen their marketing and boost sales at farmers markets. Hosted by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures\, this online session will highlight the most essential marketing tools and strategies for a successful market season. \n📅 Date: January 29\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00–2:30pm\n📍 Location: Zoom\n🔗 Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l5SYdGd0T0iNGqwJJceMHg \nWorkshop Overview:\nPresenter Zoe Richardson of Good Roots will cover the most critical marketing assets to have at your farmers market booth\, including: \n\nWhat signage you really need and how to design it\nUsing QR codes effectively\nEngaging customers and staying in touch\nBest printing options and layout tips\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nZoe is a branding and marketing expert dedicated to helping farmers increase sales\, grow customer loyalty\, and tell their stories more clearly and effectively.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-marketing-workshop-for-farmers-market-managers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251218T173633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T173633Z
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SUMMARY:MDAR Winter Workshop - Creating a Pricing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:MDAR’s Winter Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Agricultural Business Assistance program is offering two workshops for farm owner/operators and managers looking to improve their financial management skills and knowledge. Both workshops are free\, will be presented over Zoom\, and are open to all Massachusetts farmers. \nJanuary 28 – 5:00pm – 7:00pm – Creating a Pricing Strategy. Instructor Cian Dalzell\, a farmer and farm business advisor\, will offer participants steps to create an overall farm strategy for pricing products to use as a basis of creating price lists. Register for Pricing Strategy workshop here. \nFor more detailed descriptions\, visit the Agricultural Business Assistance webpage. Questions? Contact Jess at Jessica.Camp2@mass.gov.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdar-winter-workshop-creating-a-pricing-strategy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251229T175936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214305Z
UID:51403-1769601600-1769614200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Setting your team up for a successful season - orientation and onboarding with Woven Roots Farm
DESCRIPTION:Providing new farm employees with comprehensive orientation to your farm’s systems\, policies\, and work culture is a crucial step to set yourself up for a successful season. Jen Salinetti (co-director) and Aviva Klein (farm manager) of Woven Roots Farm have learned through experience the importance of making time for this early-season step. In this workshop\, Jen and Aviva will share the systems they’ve developed for onboarding both new and returning employees at the start of each season\, and they will support attendees in developing or refining their own orientation plans. \nThis in-person CISA workshop is free\, but please register here by Monday\, January 26th so we can provide food for all. Snacks will be available throughout\, and a late lunch will be provided by 1:30. The snow date\, in the event of winter weather\, is Thursday\, January 29th (at the same time and place). Contact marisa@buylocalfood.org with any questions. \nCISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/setting-your-team-up-for-a-successful-season-orientation-and-onboarding-at-woven-roots-farm/
LOCATION:Easthampton Public Library Annex\, 52 Main Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251229T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214214Z
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SUMMARY:Strategies for developing a motivated farm crew
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this free virtual workshop\, which will kick off CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. \nAn invested farm team is essential for farms to achieve the levels of productivity they need to succeed. Employees are motivated not only by wages and benefits\, but also by opportunities to feel a sense of achievement\, curiosity\, and pride in their work. In this session\, we’ll take a close look at the factors that contribute to employees’ motivation and discuss a wide (and attainable) range of ways in which you can support internal motivation within your farm crew. Presenters Sarah Janes Ugoretz\, Farm Labor Educator at University of Wisconsin Extension\, and Katie Bishop\, owner of PrairiErth Farm\, will share tried-and-true strategies to encourage employee motivation\, grounded in real farm examples. \nContact marisa@buylocalfood.org with any questions. \nCISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strategies-for-developing-a-motivated-farm-crew/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251120T201326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T202209Z
UID:51193-1765449000-1766062800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshops on Setting Prices for Growth & Profitability - Carrot Project
DESCRIPTION:Pricing is more than a numbers exercise\, accurate pricing reflects the true value of your products\, including the labor invested. In these workshops\, you will gain practical\, immediately useable skills on setting prices. \nWith the substantial rise in costs we all are experiencing\, knowing the prices you need to get for growth\, profit\, and sustainability has become that much more important. \nJoin The Carrot Project to learn how to interpret sales and expense data\, create pricing models\, and apply strategies to make pricing decisions with clarity and confidence. Join Cian Dalzel\, The Carrot Project’s Senior Business Advisor and lead trainer for these two in-person workshops. \nLocation: Lilac Hedge Farm | 216 Wachusett St\, Rutland\, MA 01543. \nPart I: Setting Prices to Support Profitability. December 11th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. In person. Please register by 12.10 \nPart II: Budgeting Price Changes Due to Farm Investments. December 18th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. In person. Please register by 12.17 \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshops-on-setting-prices-for-growth-profitability-carrot-project/
LOCATION:216 Wachusett St\, Rutland\, MA 01543\, 216 Wachusett Street\, Rutland\, 01543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251106T191626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T191627Z
UID:51110-1763035200-1763046000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:BizGrow Conference Springfield\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE small business legal resource fair. \nRegister for a free legal appointment to talk with a lawyer about your small business. \nRegister here: bit.ly/BizGrowSpringfield2025
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bizgrow-conference-springfield-ma/
LOCATION:Springfield Central Library\, 220 State Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251006T190033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T190033Z
UID:50904-1762387200-1762646399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SERVSAFE Certificado de Manejo de Alimentos
DESCRIPTION:SERVSAFE CERTIFICADO DE MANEJO DE ALIMENTOS\n329 Main St.\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States\n\n\nCapacítate y certifícate en el manejo de alimentos! ¿Trabajas en restaurantes\, negocios de comida o eventos comunitarios ? Este taller de certificado de alimentos es tu oportunidad para aprender las… \n\n$85\n\n——————-\nGet trained and certified in food handling!\n\n\nDo you work in restaurants\, food businesses or community events?\n\n\nThis food certificate workshop is your opportunity to learn food hygiene and safety best practices\, and earn your official certificate.\n\n\n\nLearn how to handle food safely\nComplies with legal and health requirements.\nImprove quality and trust is your service.\n\nClasses: Nov 6-7\, 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM \nExam: November 8\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\nLocation: 329 Main St\, Holyoke MA 01040
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/servsafe-certificado-de-manejo-de-alimentos/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251017T151506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T142121Z
UID:50992-1761926400-1761933600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun Halloween Harvest
DESCRIPTION:CISA and the Deerfield Tilton Library are teaming up to celebrate Halloween 2025 with a harvest flair! \nJoin us at the CISA office at One Sugarloaf Street on Halloween\, Friday\, October 31st from 4-6pm for fun and games\, sips and nibbles of local food\, and a goodie bag of local treats for your trick-or-treat bag. \n\nMeet Mango\, the bearded dragon from the Tilton Library!\nPlay harvest-themed games\nEnjoy a selfie station for costume photos\nTaste pumpkin baked treats from Upinngil Farm\nSample cider & apples from Clarkdale Fruit Farms\nTake home goodie bags with chocolates from Richardson’s Candy & popcorn from Marty’s Local
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/25halloween-harvest/
LOCATION:Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture\, One Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251017T154519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154546Z
UID:51002-1761760800-1761768000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Farm Labor 101: Planning\, Hiring and Managing Employees
DESCRIPTION:Hiring and managing employees is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of running a successful farm. Whether you’re hiring your first crew member or looking to improve your management systems\, this workshop will give you practical tools to make labor planning smoother and more effective. \nJoin Beth Holtzman of UVM Extension for an interactive session introducing the Farm Labor Dashboard\, a free online suite of tools to help you plan\, hire\, and manage employees with confidence. Beth will share actionable strategies for recruitment\, training\, and performance evaluation\, helping you and your team thrive. \nYou’ll walk away knowing how to:✅ Assess your hiring readiness  ✅ Write clear\, effective job descriptions✅ Calculate the true cost of employees✅ Create employee policy manuals and training plans that work \nThe session will also feature a Farmer Highlight from Andrew Lawson of Appleton Farm\, who will share real-world insights into how he plans for labor each season\, builds his team\, and manages day-to-day employee performance. \n👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your farm team and improve your management systems! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/online-workshop-farm-labor-101-planning-hiring-and-managing-employees/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251006T145914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152034Z
UID:50895-1761386400-1761400800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tractor Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:NESFI will host a workshop on tractor safety. The workshop will take place on October 25\, 2025 from 10 to 2 pm with a 40-minute break for lunch and conversation. \nJim Carrabba\, Agricultural Safety Specialist with the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety [NEC]\, will lead the session. Participants will receive an hour of classroom instruction\, followed by demonstrations on tractor and PTO safety. \nThis workshop will cover the following areas: \n· Tractor injury statistics \n· Basic Safe Tractor operating principles \no Overturn prevention & importance of ROPS (Rollover Protective Structures) \n§ The ROPS Retrofit Rebate Program will be covered explaining how this program works \no This training will cover the areas required for OSHA annual tractor safety under 1928.51 Appendix A and can meet that training requirement for your farm (applies to farms with more than 10 employees) \no PTO (Power-Take-Off) safety and Retrofit PTO shields offered by the Northeast Center will be demonstrated \no Safe Operation of tractors on public roads \n· How to perform operator checks \n· Safety features on new vs. old tractors \nAll are welcome\, but space is limited so best to register early. Registration via email at info@smallfarm.org Cost is$30. See website smallfarm.org for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tractor-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:New England Small Farm Institute\, 275 Jackson St\, Belchertown
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251006T144611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T144611Z
UID:50891-1761073200-1761076800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmworker event: Delegation Skills on the Farm (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:https://events.humanitix.com/free-school-for-farmworkers-presents-delegation-skills-on-the-farm \nFarming is often compared to a marathon\, but what about a symphony? Hear us out – farm managers are pretty similar to symphony conductors in a lot of ways. A symphony conductor decides what set of songs are being played and in what order. They need to make sure all musicians know their roles and cues for starting and stopping\, who is taking the lead\, who is supporting. When everyone is clear and the team is strong\, it’s music to our ears\, and when there is miscommunication or the flow is off\, yikes.  \nThe same goes for farming. The setlist is the task list and the orchestra is the farm crew. Delegating a farm crew\, like conducting a symphony\, takes a lot of specific skills like foresight\, communication and observance. You are facilitating the work and ensuring that it’s happening in a harmonious way.  \nDelegating as a manager is crucial for any farm’s success\, not to mention crew satisfaction. It can feel really good to get through a task list as a team where everyone feels seen and heard and like their skills are being utilized. But delegation can be tricky – knowing how long a task will take\, making sure no one is stuck with the same monotonous job every time\, balancing the power dynamics of being the manager of the crew while also trying to keep your boss satisfied (always the buffer never the bride)\, building skills among the crew while also trying to be motivating. Delegation is the true unsung hero of a happy farm. \nJoin us at this upcoming Free School for Farmworkers session where we will focus on these skills! This session will be co-facilitated by seasoned farm managers Sarah Bell and Abby Benson. They’ll be sharing their delegation tips and talking through scenarios and situations they’ve navigated on farms. \nThis session is a skill share\, so please come with your own questions\, expertise\, and delegation situations to workshop together! \nTuesday\, October 21 at 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET on zoom.  \nAccessibility information: This session will be facilitated in English and simultaneously interpreted  into Spanish by Cooperativa Brujúlas. Closed captioned will also be available. Co-hosted by Not Our Farm\, UW-Extension\, and FairShare CSA Coalition. \nFlyer designed by Alicia Robinson-Welsh\nPlease note that Free School for Farmworkers sessions are a farmworker-only space.\n* We define a farmworker as someone working on a farm they do not own\, for or without pay\, including interns\, apprentices\, cooperative workers and aspiring farmworkers. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to participate\, please contact Anita Adalja at anita@notourfarm.org. \nFree School for Farmworkers strives to create pockets of opportunity to skill share\, connect and learn about parts of agriculture that can be overlooked\, forgotten or hoarded due to the nature of working on farms under capitalism. \n¿Estoy dirigiendo una Sinfonía o trabajando la Tierra? Habilidades de Delegación en la Granja \nLa agricultura a menudo se compara con un maratón\, pero ¿qué tal con una sinfonía? Mira\, déjanos explicarte: quienes gestionan una granja se parecen mucho a quienes dirigen una orquesta sinfónica. Quien dirige la sinfonía decide qué piezas se van a tocar y en qué orden. Necesitas asegurarte de que todes les músicos conozcan sus roles y las señales para comenzar y detenerse\, quién lleva la batuta en cierto momento y quién acompaña. Cuando hay claridad y elle equipe está fuerte\, es música para nuestros oídos. Y cuando hay mala comunicación o el flujo se interrumpe… ¡ay! \nLo mismo pasa con la agricultura. La lista de reproducción es la lista de tareas\, y la orquesta es elle equipe de la granja. Delegar en une equipe de granja\, al igual que dirigir una sinfonía\, requiere muchas habilidades específicas como visión\, comunicación y capacidad de observación. Estás facilitando el trabajo y asegurándote de que se realice de manera armoniosa. \nDelegar como persona encargada de la gestión es crucial para el éxito de cualquier granja\, sin mencionar la satisfacción del elle equipe. Puede sentirse muy bien avanzar en una lista de tareas en conjunto\, donde todes se sientan vistes\, escuchades y que sus habilidades están siendo aprovechadas. Pero la delegación puede ser complicada: calcular cuánto tiempo tomará una tarea\, asegurarse de que nadie quede siempre este haciendo el mismo trabajo monótono\, equilibrar las dinámicas de poder de ser la persona responsable del equipe mientras también se busca mantener a le jefature satisfecha (siempre de amortiguadore\, nunca de protagoniste)\, fomentar habilidades en elle equipe y al mismo tiempo tratar de motivar. La delegación es la verdadera heroína anónima de una granja feliz. \n¡Acompáñanos en esta próxima sesión de la Escuela Libre para Trabajadores Agrícolas\, donde nos enfocaremos en estas habilidades! Esta sesión será co-facilitada por las experimentadas gestoras de granjas Sarah Bell y Abby Benson. Ellas compartirán sus consejos de delegación y conversarán sobre escenarios y situaciones que han vivido en las granjas. Esta sesión es un espacio de intercambio de habilidades\, ¡así que ven con tus propias preguntas\, experiencias y situaciones de delegación para trabajar en conjunto! \n\nMartes\, 21 de octubre a las 4:00pm PT / 5:00pm MT / 6:00pm CT / 7:00pm ET por Zoom. \nInformación de accesibilidad: Esta sesión será facilitada en inglés y contará con interpretación simultánea al español a cargo de la Cooperativa Brujúlas. También estarán disponibles subtítulos en vivo. \nCo-facilitacion junto con Not Our Farm\, UW-Extension y FairShare CSA Coalition. \nPor favor\, tengan en cuenta que las sesiones de la Escuela Libre para Trabajadores Agrícolas son un espacio exclusivo para personas trabajadoras del campo. \nDefinimos a une persona trabajadora del campo como alguien que trabaja en una granja que no posee\, ya sea con o sin remuneración\, incluyendo personas en prácticas\, aprendices\, trabajadoras cooperativas y quienes aspiran a trabajar en la agricultura. Si tienes dudas sobre si cumples con los requisitos para participar\, por favor contacta a Anita Adalja en anita@notourfarm.org. \nLa Escuela Libre para Trabajadores Agricolas busca crear espacios de oportunidad para compartir habilidades\, conectarse y aprender sobre aspectos de la agricultura que a veces son pasados por alto\, olvidados o acumulados debido a la naturaleza de trabajar en granjas bajo el capitalismo. \nDiseño del volante: Alicia Robinson-Welsh \nSobre las facilitadoras: \nSarah Bell es agricultora y educadora\, con base en Adamsville\, Alabama. Desde 2017\, Sarah ha gestionado varias granjas en Alabama y tiene una pasión especial por apoyar y fortalecer la comunidad entre personas agricultoras. Ha trabajado en la defensa de políticas agrícolas con National Young Farmers Coalition y como representante de agricultores en el USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. Actualmente\, Sarah trabaja en Lovelight Farms en Wilsonville\, AL\, y es miembro de la junta de la Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network. \nAbby Benson es la coordinadora de producción en Featherstone Farm\, una granja orgánica en Rushford\, MN\, que cultiva aproximadamente 140 acres de verduras. Con casi 50 personas empleadas en la temporada alta\, Featherstone cuenta tanto con empleades locales de tiempo completo como con 30 trabajadores temporales de México a través del programa de visas H-2A. \nThe University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. \nThis event will be conducted in English. You may request an interpreter\, materials in an alternative language or format\, or other services to make this event more accessible. Contact Sarah Janes Ugoretz at sarah.janesugoretz@wisc.edu or 6008-234-1561 by Tuesday October 7th. There is no added cost to you for these services.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmworker-event-delegation-skills-on-the-farm-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251007T150122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150122Z
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SUMMARY:Skills Share Series: Pollinator's Vital Impact on Hilltown Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/skills-share-series-pollinators-vital-impact-on-hilltown-food-systems/
LOCATION:Community Garden at Huntington Public Library\, 7 East Main Street\, Huntington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilltowns CARE":MAILTO:hilltowns.care@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250708T151959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T151959Z
UID:50236-1760180400-1760202000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Chestnut Festival at Big River Chestnuts
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited for the Annual Chestnut Festival 2025 on Saturday\, October 11th\, 11am-5pm! A celebration of chestnuts (of course) but also tree crops\, good local food\, and community. We hope to have new demos and happenings this year. Updates forthcoming later this summer. \nThe festival relies on volunteer support every year. Reach out if you are interested in joining the great team and helping make the chestnut festival happen this fall!  We are looking for motivated individuals who want to join our festival prep and planning team this summer. We’re also looking for people who want to help out at the event itself; setup\, event fun\, cleanup\, and more. Let us know of your interest. \nSign up here if you are interested in volunteering to plan the chestnut festival
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-chestnut-festival-at-big-river-chestnuts/
LOCATION:Big River Chestnuts\, 44-98 Settright Rd\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20251002T170233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T170233Z
UID:50880-1759831200-1759842000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Restoration Accelerator Workshop Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Restoration Accelerator Workshop Fall 2025 \nWhen: October 7\, 2025 \nWhere: Native Plant Trust\, Nasami Farm\, Whatley\, MA \nTime: 10am-1pm \nSign up here! \nOr email: \nadoshas@nativeplanttrust.org \n\nInterested in learning more about native seed production? Join us at Native Plant Trust’s Nasami Farm for a behind-the-scenes look at how standard agricultural practices can scale small amounts of wild collected seed into the larger quantities needed for habitat restoration and horticulture. Native Plant Trust staff will lead guests on a walking tour of Nasami’s Seed Hub\, complete with stops at the seed increase plots\,  the seed processing facility used to clean the harvest\, and the climate-controlled storage facility that houses the seed once it’s clean. Along the way\, visitors will receive an overview of the protocols used to produce native species\, emphasizing seed harvesting techniques and processing methods with an opportunity for hands-on demonstrations. This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under sub-award number PROJECT # FNE22-009.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/restoration-accelerator-workshop-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Native Plant Trust":MAILTO:adoshas@nativeplanttrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250917T152247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T152247Z
UID:50748-1759510800-1759518000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer & Community Harvest Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-community-harvest-gathering/
LOCATION:Pie in the Sky Berry Farm\, 139 Fair Street Ext.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Action Now Western Mass":MAILTO:alexispolokoff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250903T165600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T093351Z
UID:50582-1758967200-1758978000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building Fertile Ground: Biochar\, Soil Health\, and Agroforestry in Action
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nCurious about biochar and how it supports soil health and climate resilience? Join us at Big River Chestnuts in South Deerfield to learn about the benefits of this carbon-rich soil amendment. We’ll discuss how biochar is made\, how it can enhance soil health and water retention\, and what to consider when using it on your farm. We will also discuss how to access funding and other forms of assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). \nThe Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District will demonstrate its newest addition to their equipment program – a Stoltzfus 4-ton multi-purpose spreader\, which will apply a custom blend of biochar and compost to Jono Neiger’s agroforestry system. This versatile tool is available through HHCD’s equipment rental program and can be used to apply a range of amendments that increase soil fertility and health\, and build long-term climate resiliency. Snacks and refreshments will be provided after the event. \n\nDate/time: Saturday\, September 27th\, 10 AM – 1 PM\nLocation: 44-98 Settright Rd\, South Deerfield\nRain date: Sunday\, September 28th\, 10 AM – 1 PM\nPresenters: Jono Neiger (Big River Chestnuts)\, Matthew Karas (HHCD)\n\nContact Matthew Karas at Hampshire-Hampden Conservation District with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information!  \n*HHCD’s Stoltzfus Wet-Lime Spreader was purchased with grant funding provided by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.  \n*The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides funding for biochar and other soil amendments through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-fertile-ground-biochar-soil-health-and-agroforestry-in-action/
LOCATION:Big River Chestnuts\, 44-98 Settright Rd\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250903T172140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T180445Z
UID:50593-1758931200-1759103999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival: Portal to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Now in it’s 27th year\, the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival unites the farmers\, artists\, civic organizations and individuals whose livelihoods are connected to the land and the arts and invites both local residents and those who do not live in the region to experience the richness and resiliency of rural life in western Massachusetts. Resiliency in the face of climate change is an urgent need for rural and urban communities alike\, and the festival’s Portal to the Future highlights actions and opportunities for visitors to pitch in to the challenge. \nClick here for more information about Portal to the Future. \n\nDates: September 27th – 28th\, 10:00 – 5:00pm\nLocation: Forster Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, Massachusetts\n\nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/north-quabbin-garlic-arts-festival-portal-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Forster Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA\, 01364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250903T170907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T093158Z
UID:50573-1758898800-1758906000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Agriculture and Conservation Education: On-Campus Resources and Food Security
DESCRIPTION:Greenfield Community College has a small but thriving agricultural education program that utilizes on-campus gardens to teach and grow op-produce for the GCC food pantry. Please join program coordinator\, Anthony Reiber and Farm and Food Systems student Michael Hannigan to tour the on-campus agriculture education resources and discuss the successes and challenges of the programs. \n\nDate: Friday\, September 26th\, 3:00-5:00pm\nLocation: Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA 01301\n\nContact Anthony at Greenfield Community College with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/agriculture-and-conservation-education-on-campus-resources-and-food-security/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250731T133927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T131952Z
UID:50362-1758879000-1758909600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Agroforestry Crawl: Three farms in one day!
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin CISA on Friday\, September 26th for an all-day Agroforestry Crawl visiting three innovative western MA farms with agroforestry systems on their land.  \nWe start out at The Long Game Orchard in Northfield\, a 6-acre silvopasture farm with tree crops including chestnuts\, American persimmons\, Asian pears\, Yellowbud hickory\, and pawpaws. The farm is also experimenting with fodder and biodiversity hedges and is transforming an adjacent secondary forest fragment into a silvopasture system. From there we travel to Firefly Farm in Sunderland\, a 25-acre no-till farm with perennial herbs\, a no-till veggie area and orchards of heartnuts\, hazelnuts and chestnuts. Finally\, we hit Carr’s Ciderhouse and Preservation Orchard in Hadley for a look at their apple orchards that are integrated with grazing flocks of sheep and chickens based on the farm and raised in collaboration with Meadowfed Lamb.  \nVisits to each farm include farm tours and conversations with the farmers and participants. Following the tour of Carr’s\, we will have some time to reflect on opportunities and challenges associated with implementing agroforestry systems on western MA farms and a networking session over pizza and cider.  \nThis event is oriented toward farmers and service providers\, but is open to members of the public interested in learning about agroforestry. \nDate: Friday\, September 26th\, 9:30am – 6pm (rain date Sept 27th) \nFarm Tour Locations:  \n\nThe Long Game Orchard\, Northfield\nFirefly Farm\, Sunderland\nPreservation Orchard\, Meadowfed Lamb and Carr’s Ciderhouse\, Hadley\n\nAgenda:  \n9:30am – Meet up at The Long Game Orchard \n10:00am – Begin farm tour   \n11:30am – BYO lunch break at The Long Game Orchard or elsewhere  \n1:00pm – Meet up at Firefly Farm\, begin farm tour   \n2:30pm – Depart for Preservation Orchard & Carr’s Ciderhouse/Meadowfed Lamb   \n3:00pm – Begin farm tour  \n4:00pm – Discussion on moving agroforestry systems forward – constraints and opportunities  \n5:00pm – Networking/cider/pizza at Carr’s \n6:00pm – End of event \nRegistration: Please register in advance. Although we encourage participants to attend all three farm tours\, you may select one or two tours to attend if you’re not able to commit to the full day. \nFood: CISA will provide some snacks but otherwise food will not be provided on the tour. Please bring your own lunch or plan to go out in between tours. Pizza and cider will be available to purchase at Carr’s Ciderhouse during the networking session at the end of the tour. \nTransportation: Please arrange your own transportation between tour locations. Participants are encouraged to coordinate their own rideshares to carpool between locations\, if possible. \nContact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions or to register. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/agroforestry-crawl/
LOCATION:The Long Game Orchard\, Firefly Farm\, Carr’s Ciderhouse and Orchard
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250911T155806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T141504Z
UID:50696-1758816000-1758823200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Setting Up for Success in a Changing Climate: Equipment and Weed Management in Reduced Tillage Systems
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWalk the vegetable fields of Hampshire College Farm to look closely at the various living cover trials with white Dutch clover. Engage in conversation with the Hampshire farmers and folks from Momentum Ag to better understand the trial process\, the learning goals and take always about tools\, weed management and more when working with reduced tillage systems in a changing climate. This will be a tour with plenty of time for questions and conversation! \n\nDate: Thursday\, September 25th\, 4-6pm\nLocation: Hampshire College Farm\, 731 West Street\, Amherst MA 01002\n\nAccessibility: Please let us know if you require any assistance\, we will be walking on farms roads with uneven terrain for periods of up to 15 minutes and be outside in the elements. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/setting-reduced-tillage-systems-up-for-success-in-a-changing-climate-equipment-weed-management/
LOCATION:Hampshire College Farm\, 793 West Street\, Amherst\, MA 01002
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Landek":MAILTO:farm@hampshire.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250903T163623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T131056Z
UID:50574-1758794400-1758798000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour at Barstow's Longview Farm
DESCRIPTION:Barstow’s Longview Farm will be offering a free walking farm tour at 10:00am with a focus toward climate. We will visit our anaerobic digester\, which converts food waste and cow manure into green energy. Stand in a bunk silo and consider how dairy farms keep land open in our community. Check out the dairy barn and learn how our farm is doing more with less while adapting to hotter summers. We’ll end at the calf barn before returning back to Barstow’s as a group. \nThe tour begins promptly at the top of the stairs at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery. Please park in the bakery’s parking lot or along Barstow Lane. Please note we will not accommodate late arrivals! Wear shoes that can get muddy and clothes that can smell like a cow. The walking tour is about 1/4 mile\, takes around 1 hour\, and involves hills\, uneven terrain\, weather\, and is mostly outdoors. This event is rain or shine\, no rain date. \n\nDate: Thursday\, September\, 25\, 10:00-11:00am\nLocation: Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley\, MA 01035\n\nNo RSVP necessary. Contact Denise at Barstow’s Longview Farm with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/walking-tour-at-barstows-longview-farm/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250903T164610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T102306Z
UID:50578-1758733200-1758747600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Feeding the future: innovation\, equity\, and climate resilience in the food system
DESCRIPTION:The UMass Dining Sustainability Team is excited to kick off the fall 2025 semester with a Dining for a Cooler Planet event at Berkshire Dining Commons on Wednesday\, September 24. The event\, Feeding the Future: Innovation\, Equity\, and Climate Resilience in the Food System will take place during the nationwide Climate Week and the local Climate Change and Farming Week led by CISA. The event will feature a special menu from 5–9pm\, that will showcase seasonal ingredients from our regional partners. We will also have a panel discussion from 6–7pm in the Berkshire Room. The panel will bring together farmers\, advocates\, professors\, and other food system professionals to share firsthand stories and perspectives on building a more innovative\, equitable\, and resilient food system. Join the UMass Dining Sustainability Team for an evening of delicious local food and meaningful conversation. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 24\, 5-9pm\nLocation: Berkshire Dining Commons\, 121 Southwest Circle\, Amherst\, MA 01003\nPrice: All you can eat dinner for $20.00\n\nContact Kathy Wicks\, Director of Sustainability\, with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/feeding-the-future-innovation-equity-and-climate-resilience-in-the-food-system/
LOCATION:Bershire Dining Commons
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T124806
CREATED:20250910T194531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T194835Z
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SUMMARY:Farming in a Changing Environment
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nIn Northwest Connecticut\, the changing climate isn’t an abstract debate; it’s in the fields\, the greenhouses\, and the creeks that run through them. Farmers here are adjusting planting schedules\, managing unpredictable rainfall\, and finding new ways to protect soil and water. These adaptations are as much about survival as they are about stewardship. \nOn Wednesday\, September 24\, the public will have a chance to hear directly from the people on the front lines of these shifts. Berkshire Agricultural Ventures will present its third annual climate-focused forum\, hosted this year by The Farmer’s Table and the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy at De Hoek Farm in New Milford. After a farm tour will be remarks on statewide perspective on climate and agriculture from Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt\, followed by a moderated farmer panel. See the event registration page for more details! \n\nDate: September 24th\, 4-7:30pm\nLocation: De Hoek Farm\, 32 Hine Road\, New Milford\, CT 06776\n\nContact Ben at Berkshire Ag Ventures with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farming-in-a-changing-environment/
LOCATION:De Hoek Farm\, 32 Hine Road\, New Milford\, Connecticut\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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