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SUMMARY:2023 Farm Disasters: Free Dinner\, Info\, and Farmer Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Register here! Pre-registering will help us make sure there is plenty of food. \nJoin CISA\, Plainville Farm’s Wally Czajkowski\, and other farmers for information about disaster relief options\, help with applications\, dinner\, and time to talk to other farmers about how this year’s weather disasters have impacted your farm and how you are planning for the future. For dinner\, we’ll have vegetarian and beef lasagna catered by Diemand Farm. Please come when you can and stay to network! \nDate: Wednesday\, September 13\, 4:00 – Sundown \nLocation: Plainville Farm\, 135 Mt. Warner Road\, Hadley\, MA 01035 \nAgenda \n\n4-5 pm: Get help with an application to MDAR’s Natural Disaster Recovery Program for Agriculture\, CISA’s Emergency Farm Fund\, and USDA Farm Services Agency programs. Representatives from these programs will also stay through dinner.\n5 pm: Dinner and discussion\n\nPre-register here. Pre-registration will help us make sure we have enough food and chairs for everyone. \nContact Sonia at sonia@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 21 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2023-farm-disasters-info-and-farmer-discussion/
LOCATION:Plainville Farm\, 135 Mount Warner Rd\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
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SUMMARY:Advocating for a More Humane Food System: Farmers & the 2023 Farm Bill
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, federal and state policy has been used as a tool to prop up the harmful industrial agriculture system\, providing billions of dollars in subsidies and funding that leaves more humane and responsible farmers at a severe disadvantage in the marketplace. Join us for this webinar to learn how higher-welfare farmers can play a critical advocacy role and help build a more humane food system that treats farmers\, their communities\, animals\, and the environment with respect. \nDate: September 14\, 3pm \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/advocating-for-a-more-humane-food-system-farmers-the-2023-farm-bill/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230913T174057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T174057Z
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SUMMARY:(Nearly) Fall Meadow Stroll 
DESCRIPTION:(Nearly) Fall Meadow Stroll  \nSunday\, September 17\, 12:00 – 2:00 pm\nCheckerspot Farm\n30 Jacksonville Rd.\, Colrain \nFranklin Conservation District announces the last outdoor event of the year in our Native Plants education series. \nJoin Jocelyn Demuth of Checkerspot Farm in Colrain for a stroll around her former dairy pasture turned native plants meadow\, which is still abuzz in September. Come see what’s happening\, meet some new-to-you native plants\, and learn what to do with your own garden or meadow once the season ends. \nPlants will be available for purchase after the program. \nThis event is free. Please register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nearly-fall-meadow-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230817T204556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T163656Z
UID:44303-1694952000-1694961000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Local Farming in the Climate Crisis - Panel and Action Circle
DESCRIPTION:On September 17\, 2023\, the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew and CISA are hosting a panel to discuss the challenges of farming in the climate crisis\, the Massachusetts government response\, and visions for the future. The event will discuss recent climate events affecting Massachusetts\, including intense cold and hard frosts damaging peach and apple crops\, and July flooding impacting over 150 farms and 2\,700 aces of crops. The panel brings together two local farmers\, David Fisher of Natural Roots Farm in Conway and Sarah Voiland of Red Fire Farm in Montague and Granby\, with Natalie Blais\, State Representative for 1st Franklin District. Following the panel\, join in the action planning session to share ideas of what we can do\, next steps to take\, and how each of us can contribute. \nThere is no charge for the event. Donations will be accepted with all donations going to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and United Way Farm Resiliency Fund being set up to support Massachusetts farming in the evolving climate crisis. \nDate: Sunday\, September 17\, 2023\, Panel and Q&A – 12:00-1:30pm\, Action Plan – 1:45-2:30 \nLocation: Main Sanctuary\, Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew\, 8 Church St\, Greenfield\, MA 01301 (Please enter front doors of the Church\non Federal Street) \nPresenters: \n\nDavid Fisher\, his partner and farm family and crew operate a horse-powered vegetable farm on the South River. The farm offers year-round CSA shares with 200 members and a farm store. In the July flooding the farm lost its main fields with damage to farm roads and River crossings. They have been able to continue operations with community support from a GoFundMe campaign and support from local farms.\nSarah Voiland\, her husband\, family and crew operate Red Fire Farm with fields near the Sawmill and Connecticut Rivers. The farm offers year-round CSA shares with 1\,200 members and a farm store. The excessive rainfall damaged crops in the fields and washed away plants in some fields\, but the farm was not flooded by the Rivers. Like other farms the full extent of damage from the summer’s rainfall is still in play because excessive rain causes fungal diseases in plants and may affect crops still in the ground.\nNatalie Blais\, State Representative for 1st Franklin District\, has served the District since 2019. She serves on the Joint Committee on Agriculture and has visited local farms affected by the July flooding. In August the Legislature provided $20 million in mitigation funds for natural disasters including flooding in western Massachusetts.\n\nThis is the first event in the 2023-2024 Environmental Sunday program organized by the Church’s Green Team. This event is also the first event in CISA’s Climate Change & Farming Week 2023 beginning September 17 and ending September 22. Learn more about how to get involved here! \nContacts: \n\nElla Ingraham\, The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew Green Team coordinator\, ejmai127@gmail.com or 860-684-4420\nStephen Taranto\, Climate Program Coordinator for CISA\, stephen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 17.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-crisis-panel/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew\, 8 Church St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
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SUMMARY:Conservation Stewardship Program Practices for Grazing Lands
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris and Burnell Muse to learn how a small farm in Louisiana -Muse 3 Farm – has implemented several NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program practices  to help  fund and improve enhancements to their pastures to enrich the welfare of their soil\, grazing animals and wildlife. There is so much to learn from these two knowledgeable producers. \nDate: September 19 at 1pm  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/conservation-stewardship-program-practices-for-grazing-lands/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230816T162241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T183117Z
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SUMMARY:Building Soil Health and Climate Resilience with No-till Practices
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nIn 2023\, the Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District (HHCD) launched the Healthy Soils Program\, which provides farmers with resources to encourage and facilitate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices\, with the goal of building soil health and mitigating issues caused by conventional practices. As part of the Healthy Soils Program\, HHCD offers equipment rentals\, no-till mentorships\, soil analysis\, and educational outreach.During this event\, HHCD will discuss the Healthy Soils Program\, and have their rental equipment on display. Jeremy Plotkin and Dave Tepfer\, owners of Simple Gifts Farm\, will discuss their transition to reduced-till and no-till practices. Jeremy and Dave have experimented with regenerative practices for years to build soil health and resilience to climate change\, and they are eager to share what they have learned. In addition\, Jeremy and Dave will demonstrate how to operate HHCD’s Esch 5605 no-till seed drill\, sowing a cover crop on a parcel of their land. \nLocation: Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002 \nDate and Time: Tuesday\, September 19\, 4:00-6:00pm \nContact Matthew Karas at matthewhhcd@gmail.com or (413) 362-4072 with questions. \nThis workshop is part of Climate Change & Farming Week 2023! Learn more about how to get involved here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-soil-health-and-climate-resilience-with-no-till-practices/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230814T190422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T183214Z
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SUMMARY:MDAR Climate and APR Farm Grants Showcase at Warner Farm
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nAre you interested in MDAR’s Climate Smart (CSAP) grant programs? Are you an APR farmer wanting to see an APR Improvement Program (AIP) grant in action? Are you interested in the APR program for your land? Join us at Warner Farm in Sunderland\, where Dave Wisseman will showcase how they used their AIP and CSAP grants. We’ll look at their photovoltaic array installations funded partially by CSAP\, as well as their AIP-funded infrastructure projects. Dave Wisseman will speak and answer questions about their experiences\, and MDAR staff will be on hand to answer questions about AIP\, CSAP\, and the APR program. \nThis event is most relevant to farmers or farm managers. Please join us to network with your farmer peers and explore MDAR’s grant options for your farm! Refreshments will be provided. \nLocation: Warner Farm\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375 \nDate and Time: Wednesday\, September 20th\, 6-7:30pm \nContact Diego Irizarry-Gerould at Diego.Irizarry-Gerould@mass.gov or (857) 248-1671 with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2023\, September 17-23. Click here to see other events that week!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdar-climate-and-apr-farm-grants-showcase/
LOCATION:Warner Farm\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230306T175521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T143608Z
UID:42563-1695312000-1695319200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Reed Poultry Farm: Composting for Business Diversification and Climate Change Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:Farm Tour & Presentation @ 4:00 – 5:00 pm\nJoin Reed Poultry Farm for a look at their new composting enterprise that adapts to climate change by diversifying income streams and reducing farm waste. Reed Poultry Farm received an adaptation grant from CISA last year and used it to attend the Maine Compost School to learn about turning their farm’s “waste” into compost and a new source of income. \nClimate Adaptation Networking @ 5:00 – 6:00\nAfter taking a look at the composting system we’ll have time for networking with technical assistance providers and other farmers who have received adaptation grants. Networking will include conversation with other local farms and food businesses that have been a part of the climate adaptation grant program\, including Keshtyar Seed Farm\, Sawyer Farm\, Real Pickles\, and Grow Food Northampton. Drinks and snacks provided! \n\nThis workshop and networking event is part of Climate Change & Farming Week 2023! Learn more about how to get involved here! \nPresenters: Kat Chang Laznicka and Peter Reed Laznicka own and operate Reed Farm in Sunderland\, MA\, a small scale pastured poultry farm and state inspected poultry processing facility offering processing services to the local farming community. Since opening in 2019\, Reed Farm has been awarded state and federal grants to expand production and progress their on-site processing facility towards a USDA grant of inspection. \nThis is an in-person event at Reed Farm\, 136 Russell St\, Sunderland\, MA. \nContact Stephen Taranto\, CISA Climate Program Coordinator\, at stephen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 17 with any questions. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/reed-compost/
LOCATION:Reed Farm\, 136 Russell Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375​\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230821T140800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T154751Z
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SUMMARY:Harvesting Hope: Building Climate-Resilient Farms in The Berkshire-Taconic Region
DESCRIPTION:Regional experts and farmers will convene for a panel discussion addressing the impact of climate change on local agriculture\, the adaptive measures adopted by Berkshire-Taconic farmers\, and the contributions of Berkshire Agricultural Ventures to these efforts. This event is hosted by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures and the Roaring Brook Family Foundation \nRegister here! Advanced registration is required\, space is limited. \nDate: Thursday\, September 21\, 5:00-7:00pm \nLocation: Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, 5 W Stockbridge Rd\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262 (Intersection Routes 102 & 183) \nContact Patrick Grego at info@berkshireagventures.org or (413) 645-3594 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/harvesting-hope-building-climate-resilient-farms-in-the-berkshire-taconic-region/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Stockbridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230828T005025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T005025Z
UID:44448-1695384000-1695398400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Bill 2023 and Climate-Friendly Farming Letter Writing Campaign and Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Swing by the UMass Student Farmer’s Market to learn about the most recent Farm Bill updates and the policies that would further support climate-friendly farming practices locally and nationally. We’ll have a quick and easy online letter template available for individuals to customize with their personal story and send to their elected representatives to inform them of the specific climate and agricultural policies and priorities that are important to our farming community. Also\, take the opportunity to peruse the vegetables\, herbs\, teas\, and crafts on offer at the student farmer’s market! \nDate: Friday\, September 22\, 12:00-4:00pm \nLocation: 140 Hicks Way\, Amherst\, MA 01003 \nContact Randy Violette at rviolette@umass.edu or (703) 638-3187 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-bill-2023-and-climate-friendly-farming-letter-writing-campaign-and-info-session/
LOCATION:UMass Student Farmer’s Market\, 140 Hicks Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230323T142140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T144807Z
UID:42850-1695463200-1695468600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nuestros Finqueros Training Enterprises: Perennial Crops
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nNuestras Raíces invites commercial producers\, beginner farmers\, gardeners\, veterans\, youth\, and other interested community members to join our free farmer training program! In eight bilingual workshops running from March through October\, participants will learn about a range of agricultural topics\, receive one-on-one technical assistance from UMass experts\, and get the opportunity to network and explore available resources with Nuestras Raíces’ community partners such as representatives from the USDA NRCS and FSA\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, and other local farmers and producers. In our September workshop\, we will learn about various perennial crops! \nLocation: 24 Jones Ferry Road\, Holyoke\, MA 01040 \nContact Lars Clavier at lclavier@nuestras-raices.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nuestros-finqueros-training-enterprises-perennial-crops/
LOCATION:24 Jones Ferry Rd\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230816T205353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T154507Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale with Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our first ever Native Plant Sale!\nLocation: Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle Street\, Hadley 01035 \nPickup Time: September 23\, 10am-12pm \nInside\, you will find flowering perennials\, beautiful grasses\, shrubs\, and trees that are right at home in your landscape where they do the important work of supporting pollinators! All plants are locally sourced from growers in Hampshire and Franklin counties. Click here for more information!  \nThe sale will be open through Saturday\, September 9 (or until supplies last) and order pickup will be Saturday\, September 23\, 10am-12pm\, at the Hadley Public Library at 50 Middle St. in Hadley. We have limited quantities for this inaugural sale\, so order early! \nThis fall and winter\, we will offer a workshop series on gardening with native plants. Look for email announcements and check our website often for more information about upcoming events. \nContact Hamden-Hampshire Conservation district at (413) 362-4720 or hampdenhampshireconservation@gmail.com with questions.  \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2023\, September 17-23. Click here to see other events that week!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nativeplantsale/
LOCATION:Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle St\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230814T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T194452Z
UID:44168-1695463200-1695484800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wheel-View Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here! \nJoin us at Wheel-View Farm for an open house and barbecue meal on the farm! The event will celebrate Wheel-View and their recent honor\, becoming recipient of the 2022 Leopold Conservation Award for New England. Come see how your beef is grown\, take a tour of the farm store and museum\, and take a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the top of the hill\, overlooking a view across four states! The event will include conversation with Ridge Shinn & Lynne Pledger\, authors of Grass-Fed Beef for a Post-Pandemic World. Speakers will be available for book-signing and questions throughout the day. \nThere will also be an optional barbecue meal served at the farm\, available for $30 per person. The meal will feature Wheel-View Farm grass-fed beef and pastured pork! Please RSVP to let us know if you plan to eat! \nLocation: Wheel-View Farm\, 212 Reynolds Road\, Shelburne Falls\, MA 01370 \nDate and Time: Saturday\, September 23rd\, 10:00am-4:00pm \nPlease contact Carolyn at cwheeler@wheelviewfarm.com with any questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2023\, September 17-23. Click here to see other events that week!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/open-house-at-wheel-view-farm/
LOCATION:Wheel-View Farm\, 212 Reynolds Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230905T213655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T132727Z
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SUMMARY:Avoid Compaction: Plant Garlic Into Your Cover Crop!
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you looking to optimize your on-farm cover cropping systems and identify opportunities to decrease the compaction of your soil?  Planting garlic or a variety of other foods into your cover crop is a great way to optimize your fields\, decrease the compaction levels of your soil\, and increase the nutrient availability. \nDuring this event\, Chuck Currie of Freedom Food Farm will walk us through this process\, and demonstrate how to minimize compaction\, which is often propelled by tillage and frequent tractor passes.  We’ll tour their fields and get a look at the variety of equipment they use to enhance their no-till farming practices\, such as: a water wheel transplanter with a no-till coulter\, a no-till drill to plant cover crop\, and mulch transferring equipment. \nLearn about and discuss which methods may work best for your farm\, and identify opportunities for improving your own systems for healthier soil and increased productivity– right before we get ready to plant our garlic! \nEvent Details:\n\nDate:  September 24\, 1:00-4:00pm\nLocation: Freedom Food Farm\, 471 Leonard Street\, Raynham\, MA 02767 United States\nPrice: Sliding scale $30/$50/$70 (Full Scholarships available: Apply here)\n\nQuestions? Contact Hannah McDonald\, NOFA/Mass Events Manager\, at events@nofamass.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/avoid-compaction-plant-garlic-into-your-cover-crop/
LOCATION:Freedom Food Farm\, 471 Leonard St.\, Raynham\, MA\, 02767\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230911T204325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T204325Z
UID:44575-1695891600-1695902400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:This free presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting and managing their venture. Topics will include: \n\nIntroduction and need for planning\nBasic business plan format\nChoosing your legal form of organization\nMarketing\, market planning and research\nCash flow projections\nFinancial statements\nFinancing\n\nThere will also be an overview of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s programs and services. The presentation will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses\, and will include capital\, counseling and contracting information. \nOreste Varela\, branch manager of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Springfield\, will be a speaker. Also presenting from the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center\, Western Regional Office will be Allen Kronick\, senior business advisor or Anita Eliason\, senior business advisor. \nThere is no charge for these workshops\, but pre-registration is required. This workshop is offered on several convenient dates. If a date is not listed below\, the class is full or registration is closed. A Zoom link for the webinar will be emailed to you immediately after registration from centeric@clients.msbdc.org. Please add this email to your safe sender list. \nDates & Times: Typically held on the first Monday (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.) and third Thursday (9:00 a.m. – 12 noon) of the month – click on your date selection below to register\nLocation: Online\nCost: No charge\nContact:  MSBDC Western Regional Office at 413-577-1768 or ppawlosk@umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/basics-of-starting-your-business/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230824T191030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T175852Z
UID:44408-1695906000-1695913200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Labor-Movement Workshop at Old Friends Farm
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \n\n\nThe Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential\, increase efficiency and extend career longevity. Time will be spent practicing four basic movement patterns: hinge\, squat\, push and pull\, along with kneeling patterns\, rotation and core stability. Each participant will leave with tips to improve their overall movement health + wellness. \nThis workshop is coordinated and led by Labor-Movement with Support from CISA. The event will be held at Old Friends Farm in Amherst\, MA. \nPresenter: Cynthia Flores has 20 years of experience with vegetable farming and now specializes in movement training for farmers and farm workers. She is a Certified Personal Trainer\, Functional Movement Systems specialist and a Licensed Massage Therapist focusing on integrative sports techniques. Labor-Movement was founded in 2020 with the goal of working with individuals and groups of farmers that want to move better to extend career longevity and live happier lives. \nThis workshop is FREE of cost to farmers and farm workers in Massachusetts. The workshop is funded through a partnership with Northeast Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) and supported by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under Award Number 2021-70027-34693\, awarded to Labor-Movement LLC. \nDATE: Thursday\, September 28th\, 1-3pm \nLOCATION: Old Friends Farm\, Amherst\, MA \nLIMIT: 15 participants per event \nCOST: $0 for Massachusetts farmers\, farm workers. \nRegister here! There are several workshops available in Massachusetts. To select the workshop at Old Friends Farm\, make sure to select the checkbox next to this event. After registering please check your Junk/Spam for a confirmation email. A second email will be sent with a pre-workshop survey & location information. Pre-workshop survey submission is required as part of the grant project. \nContact Cynthia at cynthia@labor-movement.com with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/labor-movement-2023/
LOCATION:Old Friends Farm\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230622T134657Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Walk at Atlas Farm: Tillage-Reduced Cover Cropping and Planting Methods for Brassicas
DESCRIPTION:Join Gideon Porth of Atlas Farm and Julie Fine of American Farmland Trust for a field walk exploring innovative approaches to tillage reduction on organic farms. Gideon will showcase the initial results of two trials. One trial is utilizing multiple cover crops\, including oats and peas\, followed by buckwheat\, to prepare for no-till transplanting fall kale. The second trial is using a zone-builder to plant brassica crops into rye-vetch cover crops. Gideon will share the background of the trials\, the equipment\, and the operations involved\, and participants will be able to compare each treatment with its standard tillage control. \nJulie Fine\, New England Climate and Agriculture Specialist will discuss challenges and innovations in regional efforts at tillage reduction on mechanized organic farms\, and share resources for farmers. \nWe will round out the afternoon with farmer-to-farmer Q&A and discussion. \nSpeaker: Gideon Porth has been farming since college and has been the owner/operator of Atlas Farm since 2004. He has grown Atlas Farm from a 2.5-acre rented plot to a 120-acre certified organic farm growing year-round for the local and regional produce market. Gideon and the Atlas Farm team strive to constantly evolve their farming systems to serve as a model for resource-conscious\, ecological farming methods. \nSpeaker: Julie Fine\, New England Climate and Agriculture Specialist for American Farmland Trust has worked on dairy and vegetable farms in MA\, CA\, and New Zealand over the last 20 years before settling in western Massachusetts. In 2018\, she earned an MS in plant and soil science from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst researching the effects of winter-killed cover crops on nutrient cycling\, weed suppression\, and soil health. Through relationships with farmers across the Northeast\, Julie has seen the agricultural and climate challenges that food producers face and is dedicated to working together toward site-specific solutions for climate adaptation\, soil health\, and sustainable food production. \nLocation: 635 River Rd\, Deerfield\, MA 01342 \nClick here to learn more and to register for the event!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-health-field-walk-at-atlas-farm-tillage-reduced-cover-cropping-and-planting-methods-for-brassicas/
LOCATION:Atlas Farm\, 635 River Rd Deerfield\, MA 01342
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230825T222403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T222403Z
UID:44438-1695913200-1695918600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Employment Law Basics
DESCRIPTION:Farm employment law feels intimidating but with just a few key rules and operating principles\, the farm or ranch business can navigate this potential minefield with confidence. This webinar will teach the fundamentals of farm employment law including classifying workers and the obligations of every farm employer. Folks will learn where they need to learn more and where they can sit back with confidence\, no matter where they are in their farming journey. Led by Chloe Forkner Johnson from Farm Commons\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering farmers to solve their own business law challenges in a community of support. To access their robust library of farm law print guides\, podcasts\, video tutorials\, checklists\, and more\, visit farmcommons.org. \nAbout Farm Commons: Farm Commons is a national nonprofit organization specializing in legal education for farmers. Our mission is to empower farmers to resolve their own business law issues within an ecosystem of support. Through education\, leadership development and community-based problem solving around business law\, agricultural communities become stronger and more resilient. The result is a legacy of sustainable farms and a community-based food system for everyone. At Farm Commons\, paperwork is powerful. \nDate: September 28\, 3pm \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/employment-law-basics/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230929T133607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T133607Z
UID:44774-1696424400-1696429800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Legislation to Support Agritourism in the United States
DESCRIPTION:On August 11\, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan AGRITOURISM Act. This legislation would create an Office of Agritourism in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to represent the interests of agritourism businesses and consolidate federal resources to sustain agritourism businesses\, such as loans\, grants\, and broadband connectivity programs. At this webinar\, we will be joined by legislative leaders in the process\, including the author of the legislation\, Representative Jennifer Wexton from Virginia. Legislative leaders will present information about the purpose and intent of the bill\, along with anticipatied actions and timelines. Webinar participants will be invited to ask questions about the legislation\, as well as discuss ways to assist in the process and advocate for agritourism support in the U.S. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, participants should call or email Amber Hunt at 802-656-7531 or amber.hunt@uvm.edu so we may assist you. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legislation-to-support-agritourism-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230929T134645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T134910Z
UID:44779-1696442400-1696446000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:MassGrown Wellness Presentation
DESCRIPTION:MDAR invites you to an overview presentation on the peer support network MassGrown Wellness is working to create in our state to support the mental health and wellness of the Massachusetts’s agricultural community. \nOn Wednesday\, October 4\, 2023\, MassGrown Wellness will be holding a 1-hour online meeting from 6:00 – 7:00 pm to discuss the program\, gain your insights and discuss our plan for peer group leadership opportunities. \nOur vision for the program is to assemble a group of farmers and ag service providers who want to offer support to farmers experiencing stressful times. We will offer to train you in the basics of (1) core resources available to help farmers in Massachusetts and (2) how to offer nonjudgmental active listening that helps others feel heard and reduce their stress. \nFarmers seeking to connect with other farmers will then be able to reach out to MassGrown Wellness trained peers. You are primarily offering to simply talk with a fellow farmer so that they may feel support and do not feel isolated with their challenges. \nThe purpose of this event is to:\n•    Meet and connect with other farmers in Massachusetts.\n•    Learn about the statewide peer support network MDAR is developing.\n•    Receive information about how to join farmers supporting one another in our state.\n•    Learn about MassGrown Wellness and the available resources. \nTo register\, please email Greg.Porell@mass.gov with your interest and get link to the online meeting site. For more information\, you may also contact Greg at 617-803-7117. \nIf you are interested and can’t make the event\, please reach out and we can provide you with a link to the recording of the overview and you can gauge your interest in participating. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massgrown-wellness-presentation/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230825T222858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T222858Z
UID:44440-1696510800-1696516200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Adding Value to Your Product Line
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome the return of popular guest speaker\, Laura Jensen a.k.a. The Pig Nerd. As a fellow farmer\, Laura will share her expertise from her 6+ years of experience in retail meat sales from her on-farm store front and butcher shop\, Jensen Reserve. \nThis ‘Pennies Make Dollars’ approach will cover every aspect of “What can you do at home and with your processor” including the legalities of it all in her return to FACT. \nHolding multiple food production licenses\, including federal value added programs\, she will help you define your options and add greater profit to your bottom line through a higher carcass yield. \nDate: October 5th\, 1pm  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/adding-value-to-your-product-line/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230925T173129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T210823Z
UID:44720-1696672800-1696690800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hedgerows for Food and Diversity; Agroforestry on Farms and Homesteads
DESCRIPTION:With Jono Neiger as our workshop leader\, we’ll first look at Many Hands Organic Farm through the lens of whole systems design. We will explore\, and literally dig into\, areas of the farm to see how the complexity of soils\, water\, vegetation\, microclimates\, and more are interwoven and incorporated into farm management. Finally\, we will look at specific field edges to see how they might become multi-functional hedgerows.  We’ll walk through hedgerow design- looking at specific edges\, identifying tree species\, installation\, and management strategies. \nHedgerows are an agroforestry strategy that goes far back into human landscape management- where trees\, shrubs with other plants are employed and orchestrated to function in many ways.   They can function as windbreaks\, fuel\, fodder\, pollination\, habitat\, carbon sinks\, and much more. These field and farm edges provide an opportunity to separate and interconnect parts of the landscape. Design and planning of hedgerows are both simple and complex and a chance to diversify the farm. \nWhen: Saturday\, October 7\, 2023\, 10 am – 3 pm\, with potluck lunch\nWhere: Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, MA \nJono Neiger is a founder and agroforestry planner at Regenerative Design Group Cooperative\, in western Massachusetts with 30+ years of professional experience in agroforestry\, permaculture\, ecological land and site planning\, conservation\, and restoration. He holds a B.S. degree in Forest Biology and a Masters in Landscape Planning and Design and authored The Permaculture Promise. He operates Big River Chestnuts\, a chestnut agroforestry farm in Sunderland\, Massachusetts. \nPrice for the workshop: $50-$100. Register online at https://mhof.net/events-workshops/ \nQuestions: Contact farm@mhof.net or 978-257-1192
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hedgerows-for-food-and-diversity-agroforestry-on-farms-and-homesteads/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Regenerative Design Group":MAILTO:info@regenerativedesigngroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230905T145953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T210956Z
UID:44517-1696757400-1696780800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building Soil Health with Mushroom Compost
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin us in our journey of diving deep into the world of compost and mushroom substrate. Throughout the day\, we’ll be looking into the living world of soil and mycelium and sensing how to integrate spent mushroom substrate into home and small-scale farm composting systems. Learn about Woven Roots Farm’s no-till\, hand-scale\, growing\, composting\, mulching\, and harvesting practices\, and how mushroom substrate is being incorporated into their farming practices. \nMushroom substrate is an amazing way to increase the bioactivity of your compost\, making your soil rich and nutrients more accessible to plants. We will be looking at compost at all stages: mixing it ourselves\, observing a well-inoculated sample\, and spreading compost on our beds. We’ll also take a close look at compost throughout the inoculation process via microscopes\, guiding you to know what to look for on your own. For those that don’t have a microscope at home\, this is a great chance to learn how to build one using simple materials and a smartphone. DIY kits will be for sale. Afterwards\, you’ll be able to sense into making your own beautiful mushroom compost blend\, look for the creatures who make compost happen\, and apply this knowledge to your very own beds. Click here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: October 8 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Woven Roots Farm\, 12 McCarty Road\, Tyringham\, MA 01264 \nPrice: $75 – $135\n\nQuestions? Contact Hannah McDonald\, NOFA/Mass Events Manager\, at events@nofamass.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-soil-health-with-mushroom-compost/
LOCATION:Woven Roots Farm\, 12 McCarty Road\, Tyringham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230925T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T211026Z
UID:44724-1696759200-1696770000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Dynamic Forests Walk
DESCRIPTION:Healthy forests are important for clean water\, wildlife habitat\, wood products\, and providing climate benefits.  Join us for a forest tour in the Berkshire Foothills to learn from foresters and biologists how forest planning and management can build a resilient landscape.  We will have the chance to see several different forest treatments that were completed at various points in time over the last 20 years.  They will provide excellent opportunities to see how these woodlands have responded and how these projects complement the larger forest and the needs of wildlife.  This is a fantastic learning opportunity if you are curious about how forests are managed and how you can approach forest planning on your own woodlot or community forest. \nLocation: Tunxis Club\, Tollard\, MA \nThe workshop is free but please RSVP by contacting Matt DiBona at mdibona@nwtf.net or call/text 302-943-3239.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dynamic-forests-walk/
LOCATION:Tunxis Club\, Tollard\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230825T223410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T223410Z
UID:44442-1696924800-1696957200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Forming an LLC
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about the details of an LLC\, you’re not alone! Most farmers choose the LLC as their preferred business structure. The good news is that forming one is quite simple. But at the same time\, farmers and ranchers need to know a few keys to ensure they get the benefits they’re expecting from this entity. We’ll do a quick recap of why an LLC is a good risk management tool before going into how to form one\, which best practices to implement after it’s formed\, and regular obligations to keep the LLC in top legal shape. Even farmers who have had an LLC for years will learn some things about how to preserve their resilience. Led by staff from Farm Commons\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering farmers to solve their own business law challenges in a community of support. To access their robust library of farm law print guides\, podcasts\, video tutorials\, checklists\, and more\, visit www.farmcommons.org. \nFarm Commons is a national nonprofit organization specializing in legal education for farmers. Our mission is to empower farmers to resolve their own business law issues within an ecosystem of support. Through education\, leadership development and community-based problem solving around business law\, agricultural communities become stronger and more resilient. The result is a legacy of sustainable farms and a community-based food system for everyone. At Farm Commons\, paperwork is powerful. \nDate: October 10\, 3pm  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forming-an-llc/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230929T152842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T152842Z
UID:44786-1697045400-1697049000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship 2024 - Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:These cohort-based learning opportunities are for farmers and agricultural advisors in the Northeast and Midwest who are interested in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and planning\, as well as peer-to-peer networking and support. Programs will run in the following topic areas: \n\nDiversified agriculture and agroforestry producers and advisors in the Northeast\nWomen and non-binary vegetable and small fruit producers and advisors in the Northeast and Midwest\nRow crop producers and advisors in the Midwest\n\nAn informational webinar will be held on October 11th\, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. At this webinar\, we will give an overview of the program and give instructions about submitting an application. Live Q&A will happen in the webinar\, and a recording will be posted at https://www.adaptationfellows.net/blog. Register for the webinar here.  \nFor more information and a description of the program\, please visit our website. \nIf you have questions related to this application\, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Schattman by email (rachel.schattman@maine.edu).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-adaptation-and-mitigation-fellowship-2024-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230929T140209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T183818Z
UID:44775-1697277600-1697284800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fun on the Farm edition!
DESCRIPTION:Making Food Fun comes to Westfield! Join CISA and local farms to celebrate the harvest season with apples\, pumpkins\, and flowers. This family event is free and open to the public. \nRain or shine\, we’ll be at the Westfield Bank Pavilion\, next to the playground at Stanley Park in Westfield on Saturday\,  \n \nOctober 14th from 10am-12pm. \n\nKids of all ages are welcome to get creative and make their own flower bouquets with Rooted Flowers of Agawam.\nDecorate a pumpkin from Ray’s Family Farm for Halloween or to celebrate the harvest.\nFind your favorite apple variety with a scientific taste test featuring apples from Kosinski Farms of Westfield.\nTake a sip of autumn with yummy apple cider from Bashista Orchards of Southampton.\n\nParents: learn more about local food served in Westfield Schools with Westfield Eats or pick up information on the Healthy Incentives Program.\nNibble on sweet treats from Blossoming Acres made from local apples and pumpkins.\n\nIt’s going to be a great morning and we hope to see you there!    \n \n \nPhotos by Lizzy McEleney
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fun-on-the-farm-edition/
LOCATION:Stanley Park\, Westfield\, 400 Western Ave.\, Westfield\, Ma\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230921T143226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T150043Z
UID:44687-1697652000-1697657400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Setting Goals for a Food Business / Estableciendo objetivos para una empresa de alimentos
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWhether you’re starting\, growing\, or taking on a leadership role in a food business\, you get to define what you want your success to look like. Join Stevie Schafenacker\, independent farm and food business advisor\, for an interactive online workshop about different approaches to goal setting for food businesses. We’ll talk about how to set goals that help you stay focused on what you want to achieve. \n\nWednesday\, October 18th\, 6-7:30pm \nLocation: remote (Zoom)\nPlease register here by October 11th.\n\nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing and Managing a Food Business Fall Series. Click here for more information.  \nQuestions or requesting interpretation? Contact Caitlin Marquis\, (413) 588-5562. \n\nEstableciendo objetivos para una empresa de alimentos\n¡Registrar aquí! \nYa sea que esté iniciando\, creciendo o asumiendo un rol de liderazgo en un negocio de alimentos\, usted puede definir cómo quiere que sea su éxito. Únase a Stevie Schafenacker\, asesor independiente de empresas agrícolas y alimentarias\, para un taller interactivo en línea sobre diferentes enfoques para el establecimiento de objetivos para las empresas alimentarias. Hablaremos sobre cómo establecer metas que lo ayuden a mantenerse enfocado en lo que desea lograr. \n\n18 de octubre\, 6-7:30pm\nLugar: Zoom\nRegístrese antes de 11 octubre aquí \n\nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Caitlin Marquis\, cmarquis@collaborative.org o (413) 588-5562.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/setting-goals-for-a-food-business-estableciendo-objetivos-para-una-empresa-de-alimentos/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T233000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
CREATED:20230316T181332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T014943Z
UID:42736-1697882400-1697931000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Talleres Por Agricultores - Nuestras Raices
DESCRIPTION:¡Nuestras Raíces está comenzando el segundo año de Nuestros Finqueros Empresas de Formación este més! En nuestro primer taller aprenderemos sobre como germinar semillas dentro de su casa. Este taller será en Marzo 25 desde las 10 – 11:30 AM en la Finca\, a 24 Jones Ferry Rd.\, Holyoke.  \nPara solicitar\, llene este formulario \nTalleres Por Agricultores (10-11:30am\, 24 Jones Ferry Rd\, Hoyoke) \n\n3/25\, 10am-11:30am – Germinar Semillas\n4/22\, 10am-11:30am – Prep. La Tierra y Plantar\n5/13\, 10am-11:30am – Compost y Fertilidad\n6/24\, 10am-11:30am – “Plagas!”\n7/22\, 10am-11:30am – Cultivos De Cobertura\n8/26\, 10am-11:30am – Negocio Agricola\n9/23\, 10am-11:30am – Cultivos Perennes\n10/21\, 10am-11:30am – Almacenar Semillas\n\nInvitamos a productores comerciales\, agricultores principiantes\, jardineros\, veteranos\, jóvenes\, y otros miembros de la comunidad a asistir a uno\, dos\, o a todos los talleres. Aquellos que asistan a todos los talleres recibirán asistencia económica para herramientas\, semillas\, alquiler de finca\, y otras necesidades de su finca\, jardín\, o empresa. \n¡Todos los talleres serán bilingües y gratis! Los participantes aprenderán sobre diferentes temas\, recibirán asistencia técnica de expertos de la Universidad de Massachusetts\, y tendrán la oportunidad de establecer conexiones y explorar recursos disponibles con los socios de Nuestras Raíces los cuales son representantes de el USDA NRCS y FSA\, Massachusetts Departamento de Recursos Agricultura\, y otros agricultores y productores locales. \nPara solicitar\, llene este formulario o visite nuestra oficina en el 329 Main St.\, Holyoke (abierto a las 9am – 5pm\, Lunes-Viernes). Para preguntas\, contacte a Elena Woodworth a ewoodworth@nuestras-raices.org o (413) 640-9539. \n\n\n\nNuestras Raíces is launching our second year of the Nuestros Finqueros Training Enterprises this month! Our first workshop\, where we will learn about seed starting indoors\, will take place on March 25th from 10 – 11:30 AM at la Finca on 24 Jones Ferry Rd.\, Holyoke.  \nRegister here! \nWorkshops (10-11:30am\, 24 Jones Ferry Rd\, Hoyoke): \n\n3/25\, 10am-11:30am – Seed Germination\n4/22\, 10am-11:30am – Prepping Land to Plant\n5/13\, 10am-11:30am – Compost\n6/24\, 10am-11:30am – Pests\n7/22\, 10am-11:30am – Cover Cropping\n8/26\, 10am-11:30am – Agricultural Business\n9/23\, 10am-11:30am – Perennial Crops\n10/21\, 10am-11:30am – Storing Seeds\n\nWe invite commercial producers\, beginner farmers\, gardeners\, veterans\, youth\, and other interested community members to attend one\, two\, or all workshops. Those who attend all 8 workshops will receive a stipend for tools\, seeds\, farmland rent\, or other supplies needed for their farm\, garden\, or business. \nAll workshops are bilingual and free of charge! Participants will learn about a range of agricultural topics\, receive one-on-one technical assistance from UMass experts\, and get the opportunity to network and explore available resources with Nuestras Raíces’ community partners such as representatives from the USDA NRCS and FSA\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, and other local farmers and producers. \nTo apply\, fill out this form or visit our office at 329 Main St.\, Holyoke (open 9am-5pm\, Mon-Fri). For questions about the program\, contact Elena Woodworth at ewoodworth@nuestras-raices.org or (413) 640-9539.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/talleres-por-agricultores-nuestras-raices/
LOCATION:24 Jones Ferry Rd\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T013208
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SUMMARY:Developing a Business Plan/Desarrollo de un plan de negocios
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you ready to turn your food business dream into a plan? Come learn about how to research\, estimate\, and pull together all the pieces of a business plan in this online workshop presented by Stevie Schafenacker\, independent farm and food business advisor. We’ll spend most of our time focusing on creating a plan that’s by you and for you\, but we’ll also talk about components of a business plan that are essential to applying for funding. \n\nOctober 24th\, 6-7:30pm \nLocation: remote (Zoom)\nRegister by October 17 here\n\nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing and Managing a Food Business Fall Series. Click here for more information.  \nQuestions or requesting interpretation? Contact Caitlin Marquis\, (413) 588-5562. \n\nDesarrollo de un plan de negocios\n¡Registrar aquí! \n¿Está listo para convertir su sueño de negocio de alimentos en un plan? Venga a aprender cómo investigar\, estimar y reunir todas las piezas de un plan de negocios en este taller en línea presentado por Stevie Schafenacker\, asesor independiente de empresas agrícolas y alimentarias. Pasaremos la mayor parte de nuestro tiempo enfocándonos en crear un plan hecho por usted y para usted.pero también hablaremos de los componentes de un plan de negocios que son esenciales para solicitar financiación. \n\n24 de octubre\, 6-7:30pm\nLugar: Zoom\nRegístrese antes de 17 octubre aquí \n\nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Caitlin Marquis\, cmarquis@collaborative.org o (413) 588-5562.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/developing-a-business-plan/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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