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SUMMARY:Garlic Saturdays (Daze) at Seeds of Solidarity Farm
DESCRIPTION:Garlic Saturdays (Daze) at Seeds of Solidarity Farm\n165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange MA\nSeptember 26\, Oct 3 and 10\,  12PM-5PM \nThe Garlic and Arts Festival takes a necessary pause this year\, and we already miss you. But\, we are happy that we had a great garlic harvest of 15 varieties\, and have lots of eating and seed garlic\, and beautiful braids to sell. \nHow to Get your Garlic! \nYou can…Stop in at the Seeds of Solidarity self-serve farm stand during daylight hours\, at your leisure anytime starting September 12th and into October to buy eating and seed garlic. You can get the best salad and cooking greens while there too! And/Or…Stop by on one of the Garlic Saturday afternoons listed above to stock up and meet the Seeds of Solidarity farmers. Ricky will do short garlic planting talks at 1 and 3 PM on each of those days. \nThere will also be a different pop-up artist each Saturday afternoon: Sept 26: tbd; Oct 3: Nina Wellen\, Jewelry and boxes; Oct 10 tbd \nBring checks or cash (preferably a lot) for both the self-serve farm stand and Garlic Saturdays. We love the USPS but sorry\, we are not set up to do mail order. \nPlease note that in order to limit crowds as aligned with COVID guidelines\, Garlic Saturdays are a stop in rather than hang out kind of thing! \nMasks and Distancing are required at our farmstand\, Garlic Saturdays\, and site at all times Practice ‘Safe Six!’   I’m masking for a friend \nVisit seedsofsolidarity.org for more about us\, plus a list of our favorite farm stands\, markets\, and activities to enjoy in the area. \nCheck out garlicandarts.org for a playlist of great virtual offerings soon to come\, and a list of wonderful art and agriculture exhibitors so you can keep your support for local craftspeople and farmers strong.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/garlic-saturdays-daze-at-seeds-of-solidarity-farm-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
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SUMMARY:Freezing Produce for a New Market: Sharing the lessons learned from Determining New Market Channels for Local Producers
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Wednesday\, September 30\, 2020 – 5:30pm\n\n\nEvent Type: Online\n\n\n\n\nAre you an agricultural producer or food processor?  Have you ever thought about selling frozen foods through the retail market? \nJoin us in this 1.5 hour webinar to learn the basics of freezing produce for the retail market. \nThe collaborating team includes food scientists and economists from UMass Amherst and the team at the Greenfield Community Development Corporations Food Processing Center. During this session we will share the interdisciplinary work that includes: \n\nResults from the consumer market research experiments measuring consumers’ willingness-to-pay for frozen retail produce (blueberries)\nProvide a general overview of the overall operation of the frozen food process used at the FPC using optimized process conditions for the liquid nitrogen water fall freezing unit\nDiscuss the approach used in developing a Preventive Controls compliant Food Safety Plan\nShare the project cost/returns\nShare recently developed farm business planning materials\, including cost/returns calculator tool\, food safety guidance/technical support materials\, planned published works (peer review)\n\nEvent Details: \n                September 30th\, 5:30-7PM \nVirtual Session via Zoom – note we will send the program participation link after registration \nRegister here. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s) / Instructor(s):\n\nAmanda J. Kinchla\, Extension Associate Professor\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\nJill Fitzsimmons\, Assistant Research Professor\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline:\n\nSunday\, September 20\, 2020 – 2:30pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/freezing-produce-for-a-new-market-sharing-the-lessons-learned-from-determining-new-market-channels-for-local-producers/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20200915T162126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T162126Z
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SUMMARY:Post-harvest Water Quality and Sanitizer Use
DESCRIPTION:UMass Vegetable Program: Agricultural Water Virtual Twilight Series  \nPart III: Post-harvest Water Quality and Sanitizer Use \nWednesday\, September 30\, 2020 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \nSpeakers: \n·         Amanda Deering\, Purdue Extension – Background on the different sanitizer materials available or practical for small-medium scale growers and how to measure and monitor them \n·         Phil Tocco\, MSU Extension – Sanitizer use demonstration \n** 1 pesticide recertification credit is available for this program ** \nRegister here: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErcOCqrTwiGNaUN7Sn79DyZEg0zMUi6tma%C2%A0
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/post-harvest-water-quality-and-sanitizer-use/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20200903T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T164221Z
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SUMMARY:Garlic Saturdays (Daze) at Seeds of Solidarity Farm
DESCRIPTION:Garlic Saturdays (Daze) at Seeds of Solidarity Farm\n165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange MA\nOct 3 and 10\,  12PM-5PM \nThe Garlic and Arts Festival takes a necessary pause this year\, and we already miss you. But\, we are happy that we had a great garlic harvest of 15 varieties\, and have lots of eating and seed garlic\, and beautiful braids to sell. \nHow to Get your Garlic! \nYou can…Stop in at the Seeds of Solidarity self-serve farm stand during daylight hours\, at your leisure anytime starting September 12th and into October to buy eating and seed garlic. You can get the best salad and cooking greens while there too! And/Or…Stop by on one of the Garlic Saturday afternoons listed above to stock up and meet the Seeds of Solidarity farmers. Ricky will do short garlic planting talks at 1 and 3 PM on each of those days. \nThere will also be a different pop-up artist each Saturday afternoon: Oct 3: Nina Wellen\, Jewelry and boxes; Oct 10 tbd \nBring checks or cash (preferably a lot) for both the self-serve farm stand and Garlic Saturdays. We love the USPS but sorry\, we are not set up to do mail order. \nPlease note that in order to limit crowds as aligned with COVID guidelines\, Garlic Saturdays are a stop in rather than hang out kind of thing! \nMasks and Distancing are required at our farm stand\, Garlic Saturdays\, and site at all times Practice ‘Safe Six!’   I’m masking for a friend \nVisit seedsofsolidarity.org for more about us\, plus a list of our favorite farm stands\, markets\, and activities to enjoy in the area. \nCheck out garlicandarts.org for a playlist of great virtual offerings soon to come\, and a list of wonderful art and agriculture exhibitors so you can keep your support for local craftspeople and farmers strong.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/garlic-saturdays-daze-at-seeds-of-solidarity-farm-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20200903T164251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T164346Z
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SUMMARY:Garlic Saturdays (Daze) at Seeds of Solidarity Farm
DESCRIPTION:Garlic Saturdays (Daze) at Seeds of Solidarity Farm\n165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange MA\nOct 10\,  12PM-5PM \nThe Garlic and Arts Festival takes a necessary pause this year\, and we already miss you. But\, we are happy that we had a great garlic harvest of 15 varieties\, and have lots of eating and seed garlic\, and beautiful braids to sell. \nHow to Get your Garlic! \nYou can…Stop in at the Seeds of Solidarity self-serve farm stand during daylight hours\, at your leisure anytime starting September 12th and into October to buy eating and seed garlic. You can get the best salad and cooking greens while there too! And/Or…Stop by on one of the Garlic Saturday afternoons listed above to stock up and meet the Seeds of Solidarity farmers. Ricky will do short garlic planting talks at 1 and 3 PM on each of those days. \nThere will also be a different pop-up artist each Saturday afternoon: Oct 3: Nina Wellen\, Jewelry and boxes; Oct 10 tbd \nBring checks or cash (preferably a lot) for both the self-serve farm stand and Garlic Saturdays. We love the USPS but sorry\, we are not set up to do mail order. \nPlease note that in order to limit crowds as aligned with COVID guidelines\, Garlic Saturdays are a stop in rather than hang out kind of thing! \nMasks and Distancing are required at our farm stand\, Garlic Saturdays\, and site at all times Practice ‘Safe Six!’   I’m masking for a friend \nVisit seedsofsolidarity.org for more about us\, plus a list of our favorite farm stands\, markets\, and activities to enjoy in the area. \nCheck out garlicandarts.org for a playlist of great virtual offerings soon to come\, and a list of wonderful art and agriculture exhibitors so you can keep your support for local craftspeople and farmers strong.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/garlic-saturdays-daze-at-seeds-of-solidarity-farm-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20200303T202109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T154931Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Kraut: Diving Deeper Into Fermentation
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Kraut: Diving Deeper Into Fermentation \nTEACHER: Daniel Bensonoff \nDATE:  October 25th\nTIME: 9:00-12:00pm\nCOST: $30 \n\nFermentation is truly the most alchemical means of creating deep\, unique flavor from simple raw ingredients. Given the recent renaissance in fermented foods\, many of us are now very familiar with sauerkraut and other popular ferments. But so much of the global fermentation tradition remains undiscovered. In the workshop\, we will work with seasonal ingredients to create fermented dishes inspired by traditions from around the globe. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beyond-kraut-diving-deeper-into-fermentation/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201021T180022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T180156Z
UID:34875-1603886400-1603890000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Facing COVID -- In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Farmers Facing COVID In Conversation \nThis spring\, three incredible farmers shared what the first few weeks of the pandemic meant for them and their businesses. We’re honored to welcome Meg Galeucia and Janet Steward back\, as they share how the summer went and what they’re seeing now on the ground in this intimate conversation. Aaron Niederhelman\, host of the widely-listened podcast “Sourcing Matters”\, will facilitate the conversation. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2020\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET \nWHERE: Virtually: Register Here. Registration closes at midnight on October 27. \nPURPOSE: Hear directly from farmers responding to COVID-19\, and learn how you can be a part of a just and resilient farm and food system that works for all of us. \nCONTACT: events@thecarrotproject.org\n617.674.2371 ext. 3 \nPRESENTED BY: The Carrot Project
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-facing-covid-in-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201102T214130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T214222Z
UID:34920-1604660400-1604664000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2)
DESCRIPTION:Join Farm Credit East and representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency for a discussion of the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) focused on specialty crop producers\, including floriculture and nursery crops\, fruit\, vegetable and tobacco growers\, aquaculture\, maple producers\, and others. The webinar will be held on Friday\, November 6 at 11 a.m. \n  \nFarm Service Agency program specialists Jule Dybdahl and Sarah Fournier will review key details applicable to operations involved\, such as eligibility requirements\, payment limitations\, required records\, application procedures and payment rates for each commodity. \n  \nThis webinar is free to attend. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars to register\, or contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or Chris.Laughton@farmcrediteast.com for more information. CFAP 2 applications are open through December 11\, 2020. Visit farmers.gov/cfap for more information or to apply.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-coronavirus-food-assistance-program-cfap-2/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201110T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201109T162628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T162939Z
UID:35080-1605033000-1605033000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Tips for Making High Quality Maple Syrup
DESCRIPTION:Tips for Making High Quality Maple Syrup \nTuesday\, November 10\, 6:30PM-7:45PM (on ZOOM) \n$10 Berkshire Grown members/ $15 non-members \nJoin Cornell Maple Program’s Maple Specialist\, Aaron Wightman\, in a discussion on practices to eliminate off-flavors and strategies to amplify good flavors. Learn more. \nClick here to register. \nIf you’ve tasted a lot of syrup\, then you know there is tremendous variation in quality and flavor.  In this talk we will discuss practices to eliminate off-flavors and strategies to amplify good flavors.  We will also take a look at new methods developed by Cornell to make intense-flavored maple sugar from dark syrup and the potential use of this sugar in new value-added products. Read the Cornell Maple Program blog at  https://blogs.cornell.edu/cornellmaple/ \nAaron Wightman conducts research in all aspects of maple production\, marketing and forest management. He also supports the operation of the 7\,000 tap research sugarbush at the Arnot Forest\, and participates in extension and educational programs. Aaron’s research interests include improved sap handling processes\, maple-based nutritional supplements\, sugarbush silviculture\, and the development of maple beer\, wine and distilled spirits.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-tips-for-making-high-quality-maple-syrup/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20200303T145326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T132633Z
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SUMMARY:Create a Woodland Terrarium
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 farms are not permitted to hold educational or recreational activities at the present time. We are closely watching state guidelines and MAY be able to hold some socially distant\, outdoor workshops later in the year. Stay tuned for details. \nCreate a Woodland Terrarium\, Saturday November 14\, 10-11:30 a.m. \nBrighten the coldest of winter days with a terrarium full of native woodland plants. Assemble your own mini ecosystem. Registration includes terrarium jar\, supplies\, sustainably harvested woodland plants from QQ\, and light refreshments. Registration includes all supplies and light refreshments. $50.00 \nRegister for workshops from the Farm Events Calendar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/create-a-woodland-terrarium/
LOCATION:Quonquont Farm\, Whately\, MA\,  
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201112T205928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T205928Z
UID:35136-1605603600-1605603600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Harris Beach and Farm Credit East Present Webinar on H-2A Labor
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Beach\, PLLC and Farm Credit East on Tuesday\, November 17 at 9 a.m. for a webinar titled\, “H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers You Need Legally.” This webinar is free to attend. \n  \nThis 90-minute webinar is the second in a Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series. This webinar will provide an overview of the H-2A process in 2021\, including employer obligations and compliance requirements. It will also cover what constitutes “agricultural” employment\, whether you qualify for H-2A or H-2B\, and how to navigate the DOL’s “Single Employer Test” in H-2A and whether year-round employment still possible. Other topics will include\, the new AEWR methodology\, paid sick leave for H-2A workers and an update from NYS Department of Labor. \n  \nTo register to attend this webinar\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars. Contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or Chris.Laughton@farmcrediteast.com for more information. \n  \nThe final webinar in this series titled “Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses” will be held on Tuesday\, December 15. To view the recording from the webinar previously held on H-2B labor\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/harris-beach-and-farm-credit-east-present-webinar-on-h-2a-labor/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201109T162839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T163134Z
UID:35083-1605637800-1605637800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Leasing Land: Alternative to Purchasing for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:November 17\, 2020\nLeasing Land: Alternative to Purchasing for Beginning Farmers\nWith Jae Silverman\, Massachusetts Field Agent\, Land for Good \n$10 Member; $15 Nonmember\n6:30 pm via Zoom. \nIn collaboration with Jae Silverman\, Land for Good’s Field Agent for Massachusetts\, this workshop is an introduction to the different ways beginner farmers can access land and start farming as well as farmland owners  looking to lease out their farmland.  Jae will also discuss how leasing can be a viable long-term strategy in addition to being a stepping stone toward ownership. In addition to talking about different types of lease agreements we will also hear from a panel of farmers currently leasing land in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley. A question and answer period immediately follows panel discussion. \nClick here to register. \nOnce you register you will be given login information for the virtual meeting space. Contact Andrea Caluori\, Berkshire Grown Program Manager\, at andrea@berkshiregrown.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-leasing-land-alternative-to-purchasing-for-beginning-farmers/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201102T193611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T185418Z
UID:34905-1605805200-1605812400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Point-of-Sale Data to Increase Sales
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Matt LeRoux\, Ag Marketing Consultant\n \nGrocery stores have used scanner data to inform marketing techniques for decades. Farmer-friendly point of sale software\, such as Square\, now gives farmers similar potential to track their sales. Learn how Cornell researchers used this technology in conjunction with eight NY-based vegetable production farms. Leave this workshop with specific takeaways and tips for your own production and sales methods. \nThis workshop is applicable to all producers selling directly to consumers using POS software. We especially welcome livestock producers to join as Matt LeRoux will be presenting important information on data needed to attend CISA’s Winter Program for Livestock Farmers: Profitable Meat Pricing this winter. \nClick here to register for the “Using Point-of-Sale Data to Increase Sales” webinar. \nMatt has nearly 20 years’ experience serving farms through Cornell Cooperative Extension\, non-profits\, and consulting. Specializing in market strategy\, Matt works with a diverse mix of produce and livestock farmers and food businesses. Career highlights include developing the Marketing Channel Assessment Tool for produce growers and the Cornell Meat Price & Yield Calculator.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-using-point-of-sale-data-to-increase-sales/
CATEGORIES:CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20200303T145429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T132356Z
UID:33002-1607155200-1607187600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wreath Making
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 farms are not permitted to hold educational or recreational activities at the present time. We are closely watching state guidelines and MAY be able to hold some socially distant\, outdoor workshops later in the year. Stay tuned for details. \nWinter Wreath Making\nSaturday December 5\, 10-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3 p.m. \nOur 2019 Winter Wreath Workshop was so much fun (and so crowded) that we’re scheduling two (smaller) sessions for this year.  Deck your halls and ward off evil spirits by creating your own winter wreath from scratch with greens\, pods\, berries\, cones\, and dried flowers. Registration includes all supplies and light refreshments. $65.00 \nRegister for workshops from the Farm Events Calendar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winter-wreath-making/
LOCATION:Quonquont Farm\, Whately\, MA\,  
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201123T130621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T131804Z
UID:35178-1607522400-1607522400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Response\, Recovery\, and Resilience in the MA Local Food System (Discussion Series - Keynote Panel)
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Panel: Furthering Racial Equity Through Local Food System Work and Policy Development \nWednesday\, Dec 9 from 2 – 4pm (Register Here) \nOur food system\, like our country\, was constructed within a systemically racist framework. As healthy food relies on healthy soil\, a healthy food system relies on practices based on an understanding of this framework and a commitment to dismantling it. The speakers will discuss their organizations’ efforts to embed racial equity into their work. We will explore ways to develop racially just practices and policies in local food system work\, and consider opportunities to further this work through policy change. \nModerator: Liz Wills-O’Gilvie\, MFSC Steering Committee member and Chair of the Springfield Food Policy Council \nSpeakers:\nMaria Moreira\, World Farmers\nJen Faigel\, Commonwealth Kitchen\nJohn Waite\, Franklin County Community Development Corporation  \nRegister for the Keynote Panel here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/discussion-series-response-recovery-and-resilience-in-the-ma-local-food-system-keynote-panel/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201123T131442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T132143Z
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SUMMARY:Response\, Recovery\, and Resilience in the MA Local Food System (Discussion Series - Panel 1)
DESCRIPTION:Panel 1: Challenges Facing Massachusetts Farms: Land\, Education\, Regulation\, and Economic and Financial Sustainability \nThursday\, Dec 17 from 2 – 4pm \nFarmers in Massachusetts struggle to compete in larger markets\, due in part to higher costs of land\, energy and other inputs. Programs that address farmland protection and access are not proving sufficient to meet the need\, educational and technical assistance resources are limited\, and regulations often challenge farmers’ ability to function sustainably. Join farmers\, other practitioners\, and policy experts to discuss these challenges and the need for policies and investments to address them. \nSpeakers:\nJeff Cole\, MA Food System Collaborative\nJoy Gary\, Greater Ashmont Main Streets & Effloresce Culture & Design\nAndre Tougas\, Tougas Farm \nRegister here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/response-recovery-and-resilience-in-the-ma-local-food-system-discussion-series-panel-1/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201210T203517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T203517Z
UID:35337-1608372000-1608382800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Northampton Winter Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Pop-Up Winter Farmers Market\, hosted by Grow Food Northampton!\n\nStock up on local food and gifts safely outdoors in the plaza between Thornes and the parking garage\, downtown Northampton.\n\nVendors (check back as the list grows): \n\nSunrise Farms (maple syrup and products)\nRed Barn Honey (honey\, beeswax gifts and candles)\n*Winter Moon Farm (root vegetables)\n*New England Wild Edibles (mushrooms\, sauces\, ghee\, spices\, vegetables)\nParnella Naturals (soap)\nMany Graces Farm (dried flowers\, gifts and wreaths)\nMorgan English (crafts)\n*Sweet Morning Farm (root vegetables\, pork and beef)\n\n*HIP accepted\nSNAP MATCH made available by Grow Food Northampton- up to $10
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pop-up-northampton-winter-farmers-market/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201211T152353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T153026Z
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SUMMARY:Easthampton Winter Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:The Easthampton Farmers’ Market has moved indoors for December! The market is set up in the Keystone Building in Easthampton\, at is 122 Pleasant Street. There is a parking lot across from the building’s loading bays. A crosswalk at the parking lot leads to the entrance door of the market\, pictured below. \nThere are two major HIP vendors selling produce: Red Fire Farm and Sweet Morning Farm\, so be sure to come use your HIP benefits! \nThe indoor market is smaller\, but the vendors have lots to offer. The market will run every Sunday through the month of December\, from 10am to 2pm. There is a possibility that the market may be extended beyond December but that decision has not yet been made. We will keep you posted. \n \nKeystone has taken steps to make the space safe as possible during this COVID-19 pandemic. They have provided giant HEPA filters in the hallways where the market will be located. There are arrows marking one-way traffic as well as markers on the floor to encourage social distancing. There are also convenient hand-washing stations located in the market\, as well as hand-sanitizing stations. All attendees are encouraged to follow local guidelines for Covid -19 restrictions\, and the wearing of face masks while in the building is mandatory.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/easthampton-winter-farmers-market/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201211T153124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T153124Z
UID:35383-1609063200-1609077600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Easthampton Winter Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:The Easthampton Farmers’ Market has moved indoors for December! The market is set up in the Keystone Building in Easthampton\, at is 122 Pleasant Street. There is a parking lot across from the building’s loading bays. A crosswalk at the parking lot leads to the entrance door of the market\, pictured below. \nThere are two major HIP vendors selling produce: Red Fire Farm and Sweet Morning Farm\, so be sure to come use your HIP benefits! \nThe indoor market is smaller\, but the vendors have lots to offer. The market will run every Sunday through the month of December\, from 10am to 2pm. There is a possibility that the market may be extended beyond December but that decision has not yet been made. We will keep you posted. \n \nKeystone has taken steps to make the space safe as possible during this COVID-19 pandemic. They have provided giant HEPA filters in the hallways where the market will be located. There are arrows marking one-way traffic as well as markers on the floor to encourage social distancing. There are also convenient hand-washing stations located in the market\, as well as hand-sanitizing stations. All attendees are encouraged to follow local guidelines for Covid -19 restrictions\, and the wearing of face masks while in the building is mandatory.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/easthampton-winter-farmers-market-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201123T132210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T132210Z
UID:35193-1609768800-1609776000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Response\, Recovery\, and Resilience in the MA Local Food System (Discussion Series - Panel 2)
DESCRIPTION:Panel 2: Local Food System Supply Chain: Balancing Safety\, Efficiency\, and Sustainability \nMonday\, January 4 from 2 – 4pm \nFood supply chains were interrupted this spring as stay at home orders took effect\, but local supply chains proved more resilient and adaptable than national and global ones. That adaptation was costly\, though\, requiring expensive infrastructure\, labor-intensive practices\, and navigating through complex regulatory systems. Policy experts and practitioners will discuss how they’ve adapted their practices to ensure food can be safely produced and consumed in their communities\, and will consider possible policy solutions to overcome the obstacles to sustainability. \nSpeakers:\nDr. Sam Wong\, Framingham DPH\nJulia Coffey\, Mass Food Delivery & Sunderland Farm Collaborative\nChuck Currie\, Freedom Food Farm\nCheryl Straughter\, Soleil Boston \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/response-recovery-and-resilience-in-the-ma-local-food-system-discussion-series-panel-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210106T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201106T041505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T041505Z
UID:34951-1609939800-1609945200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Series Session: “What is Good Data?”
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Julia Shanks \nDates:\nPre-Series Session part I: Wednesday\, January 6th 1:30-3:00pm\nPre-Series Session part II: Friday\, January 8th 1:30-3:00pm \nThis workshop is a pre-series session for the main workshop series “Making Sound Decisions with Good Data and Practical Framework”. It is open to all regardless of attending the main series.  We strongly encourage anyone who is new to financial recordkeeping and analysis or want to refresh their knowledge to attend this session ahead of attending the main series with CISA.  \nYou’ve heard the expression “Garbage in\, garbage out.” You know this in your farm business. If you use low quality seed and soil\, you’ll have low quality crops. The same is true with recordkeeping. If you put garbage into your bookkeeping system\, that’s what you’ll get out. But if you take time and care with your recordkeeping\, then you will have the data you need to make important decisions about your business. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll talk about “good data” – all the things you need to take into consideration as you get ready to analyze your business and make decisions for growth. We will cover: \n\nDifferent types of recordkeeping systems\nHow to organize your financial transactions so you can get the information you need to make decisions\nA framework to think about numbers as you get ready to do seasonal planning.\n\nREGISTER HERE for this pre-series as well as the Farm Decision-Making Workshop Series. \nSee more information here about the Making Sound Decisions with Good Data and Practical Framework series. \nSee here for other CISA winter programs for farmers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pre-series-what-is-good-data/
CATEGORIES:CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201109T194418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T194418Z
UID:35088-1610092800-1610298000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA/Mass Winter Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:In midst of continued pandemic\, we at NOFA/Mass offer our annual Winter Conference virtually this year as a three-day informative\, interactive\, educational hub of happenings – Friday-Sun Jan 8-10\, 2021. #NOFAWC \nPlease Register HERE \nThe event aims to highlight critical\, solutions-oriented work happening state-wide to scaffold food security and to celebrate the resilience of the people of Massachusetts\, embracing and ensuring communal pathways to sustained nourishment – particularly our farmers\, gardeners\, growers and champions of the grassroots organic soil health movement from across the Northeast. Workshop schedule and more information available on our registration site. \nWe are delighted to announce that Greg Watson\, Director of Policy and Systems Design at Schumacher Center for a New Economics\, and Eric Toensmeier\, author of Perennial Vegetables and The Carbon Farming Solution\, will be our keynote speakers. \nABOUT THE CONFERENCE: \nThis coming January\, attendees will have an opportunity to gather\, learn about and connect with the tremendous proactive local efforts around soil health and food security in response to the demands made apparent by the pandemic. \nABOUT NOFA/MASS: \nAbout NOFA/Mass: A member-funded non-profit organization focused on education and advocacy for organic agriculture. Mission: Through education and advocacy NOFA/Mass promotes organic agriculture to expand the production and availability of nutritious food from living soil for the health of individuals\, communities and the planet. NOFA/Mass is the Massachusetts state chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. Other regional NOFA chapters include New York\, New Jersey\, Rhode Island\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire and Vermont.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-mass-winter-conference-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20210106T131722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T131722Z
UID:35481-1610449200-1610452800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Presents Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Cyber scams are at an all-time high. To ensure your information stays secure\, join Farm Credit East for a webinar on Tuesday\, January 12\, at 11 a.m.\, that will cover important cybersecurity tips and information. The webinar is free to attend. \n  \nMichael Levin\, the founder of the Center for Information Security Awareness\, will present this webinar. He will speak about cybersecurity awareness and provide information on how to keep your devices and data safe\, both at home and in your business. This informational session will include tips to keep you on the lookout for the biggest security risks\, as well as the different ways cybercriminals work to steal personal information so that you will be able to prevent and protect yourself from the biggest threats that are on the rise. \n  \nAs we begin the new year\, be sure to join this webinar on January 12 to ensure your data remains secure. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars to register for this free webinar\, or contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or Chris.Laughton@farmcrediteast.com for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-credit-east-presents-cybersecurity-awareness-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201208T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T193237Z
UID:35305-1610542800-1610557200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:How do I prepare for 2021? Session #1: Better Bookkeeping
DESCRIPTION:COVID Round 2: How do I prepare for 2021? \nJoin The Carrot Project for a four-part training series this winter.\nWe’ll walk you through what you need to be thinking about for adapting and/or growing your business. \nAll sessions will be online beginning at 3PM EST and ending no later than 5 PM \n\nJanuary 13 – Session #1: Better Bookkeeping – For anyone who thinks their bookkeeping could be better:\n\nUnderstand how to track your financial results\, so you have the information you need to evaluate challenges and opportunities.  \nParticipants have access to webinars to understand key concepts and the opportunity to work individually with a business advisor during the 2021 season to help you apply what you learn. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Email Jeff Cole
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-do-i-prepare-for-2021-session-1-better-bookkeeping/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20210111T172527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T172527Z
UID:35534-1610622000-1610625600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on the Agricultural Tax Considerations of New COVID-19 Relief Bill
DESCRIPTION:The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law in the final hours of 2020. How does this new bill impact agricultural producers? Find out during a free Farm Credit East webinar on Thursday\, January 14\, at 11 a.m. \n  \nFarm Credit East Senior Tax Consultant Dario Arezzo will present this webinar\, digging into some of key tax considerations of the newly signed COVID-19 relief bill that impact agricultural producers. He will discuss topics such as net operating losses for farmers and changes to the employee retention credit and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  \n  \nTo register for this free webinar on January 14\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars. To stay up-to-date on other important tax information\, subscribe to Farm Credit East’s Today’s Harvest blog at FarmCreditEast.com/TodaysHarvest\, where Dario hosts a monthly column.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-credit-east-presents-webinar-on-the-agricultural-tax-considerations-of-new-covid-19-relief-bill/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201123T132416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T132416Z
UID:35195-1610632800-1610640000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Response\, Recovery\, and Resilience in the MA Local Food System (Discussion Series - Panel 3)
DESCRIPTION:Panel 3: Strengthening Food Security and Increasing Local Food Access for All   \nThursday\, January 14 from 2 – 4pm \nHunger has increased dramatically in Massachusetts this year as a result of job losses due to the COVID-19 state of emergency – currently around one million people do not have adequate access to food. Emergency food services are stretched thin and access to public benefits programs has been challenging for many who need help affording basic needs for themselves and their families. Policy experts and practitioners will discuss advocacy and on-the-ground work being done to make sure our neighbors are fed\, and we will strategize together on potential new equitable solutions. \nSpeakers:\nLeran Minc\, Project Bread\nLaura Sylvester\, Food Bank of Western Mass\nCasey Burns\, Coalition for Healthy Greater Worcester & Worcester Food Policy Council\nNorris Guscott\, Lynn Food and Fitness Alliance \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/response-recovery-and-resilience-in-the-ma-local-food-system-discussion-series-panel-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20201106T041500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T152932Z
UID:34970-1611075600-1611082800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Basic Farm Financials for Successful Pricing
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever struggled to understand how to successfully price your meat products?  The basis of any profitable business strategy is good record keeping and understanding your costs. Join NC Choices Technical Coordinator Lee Menius as we explore the basics of understanding your farm’s financial goals\, records\, and how to use that understanding to evaluate new enterprises and pricing. \nIn this session we will cover: \n\nDetermining financial goals\nUnderstanding fixed & variable costs\nUnderstanding cash flow versus net worth\nUnderstanding the basics of marketing and selecting farm enterprises\nHow to incorporate all of these to set a pricing structure that works for your operation\n\nThis should lead into the information that participants will need to have and understand for Matt LeRoux’s presentation on the price calculator.\n\nThe next workshop in this series is the Profitable Meat Pricing workshop. See here for more information on this workshop and the Profitable Meat Pricing Workshop. \nSee here for other CISA programs for farmers. \nREGISTER HERE for this workshop and/or the Profitable Meat Pricing Workshop.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/basic-farm-financials-for-successful-pricing/
CATEGORIES:CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20210111T173002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T173002Z
UID:35536-1611151200-1611156600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live Webinar Series    ... Tree to Table
DESCRIPTION:Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live Webinar Series \nMassachusetts Woodlands Institute*\, Northern Woodlands\, and New England Forestry Foundation present the Local Wood: Grow\, Build\, Live webinar series. Join us as we explore examples of how to grow\, build\, and live with beautiful and sustainable local wood products at different scales—from furniture to homes to institutional buildings. \n\nJanuary 20th\, 2pm-3:30: Tree to Table\nFebruary 24th\, 2pm-3:30: Woods to Home\nMarch 17th\, 2pm-3:30:  Forests to Cities\n\n*The Massachusetts Woodlands Institute is a subsidiary of Franklin Land Trust \nTree to Table  \nOn January 20th from 2:00-3:30pm we will hear an in-depth account of the design processes and sustainability considerations that went into creating a set of custom tables from local\, sustainably harvested wood. Mitch Ryerson\, a master carpenter and Professor of Sustainable Furniture Design at MassArt\, will tell the story of how his students developed a set of conference tables for New England Forestry Foundation\, from wood sourced from local forests managed according to the organization’s Exemplary Forestry standards. The discussion will explore the connections between sustainable forestry and craft woodworking\, giving us insight into how local wood can be used to create beautiful and sustainable goods to meet the challenges we face from global climate change. We will hear from Mitch about the features and details of the tables; the creative and prototyping processes the MassArt class engaged in to design them. Together with Massachusetts Woodlands Institute Executive Director Emily Boss\, we will then talk about the growth and harvesting practices used for hardwoods in New England\, and the positive climate benefits of forests\, forestry\, and furniture making. \nRegistration link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hCEKyeBbQZqXb-u6FqSPeg
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-wood-grow-build-live-webinar-series-tree-to-table/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20210114T164046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T164046Z
UID:35704-1611234000-1611237600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Presents 2021 Dairy Outlook Webinar
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 had large impacts on schools and foodservice markets in 2020\, causing complications for the dairy industry. Join Farm Credit East and guest presenter\, Dr. Chris Wolf of Cornell University\, for a look at what 2021 may have in store for the dairy industry. This webinar is free to attend\, and will take place on Thursday\, January 21 at 1 p.m. \nDr. Wolf will give an overview of the economy\, changes to milk and production sales\, dairy markets around the world\, and other factors that may influence the coming year for dairy producers in the Northeast. \nVisit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars to register for this free webinar\, or contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or Chris.Laughton@farmcrediteast.com for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-credit-east-presents-2021-dairy-outlook-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T012322
CREATED:20210111T174410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T183457Z
UID:35542-1611396000-1611403200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:All the Best About Blueberries - a Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\nAll the Best About Blueberries – a Virtual Workshop \nBlueberries are among the most popular fruits to grow in the home garden. They are healthful and well suited to grow in our New England conditions Come learn the basics for pruning blueberries for your home landscape. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/all-the-best-about-blueberries-a-virtual-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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