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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Reaching the End Consumer
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield \n\nAs a wholesale farmer and value added producer\, it’s a challenge to know your customer and what they want because often\, we don’t get a chance to speak directly with the end consumer. \nBuyers\, distributors\, and brokers play a crucial role as intermediaries – knowing what the customer wants and from which producer to supply those products. We invited three people who work in this industry to sit on a panel in March to give farmers and producers some insight about their customers. What are they looking for? What do they wish farmers would know about selling\, packaging\, and marketing their products in retail settings? \n\nAbout the Panelists:\nHenry Kryeski of River Valley Market\, Dan Reilly of Equinox Food Brokers\, and Gideon Burdick of Red Tomato \n\nRegister for Workshop Panel\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-reaching-the-end-consumer/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T140000
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UID:30073-1552730400-1552744800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Grafting
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series \nFruit Tree Grafting: A Hands-on Workshop \nSaturday\, March 16\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. led by Dr. Wes Autio\nUMass Cold Spring Orchard\, 391 Sabin Street\, Belchertown\, MA \nMany people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting – they are not grown from seed.  For horticultural enthusiasts\, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a hands-on workshop on “bench grafting” and “cleft grafting” of apple trees.  Other grafting techniques will be discussed.  Proper tools and sharpening techniques will be included.  All workshop participants will graft several types of apple trees to take home! \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. Bring a bag lunch. \nFee $100. To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fruit-tree-grafting/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190108T213639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214758Z
UID:29466-1552726800-1552752000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beekeeping 101: An Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:This all-day program will give first year beekeepers the tools they need to start off their new hobby on the right foot. Topics will include honey bee biology\, equipment\, hive installation methods\, basic pest management\, honey and wax harvesting\, and hive management through the seasons. A hands-on demonstration of installing a hive will follow this talk at a later date depending on the arrival date of the bees. Price includes lunch. Members: $65\, Non-Members: $75 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beekeeping-101-an-introduction-to-backyard-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190317
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UID:30205-1552694400-1552780799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA-NH 17th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NH 17th Annual Winter Conference \nREGISTER HERE    Bonus! Register by 3/10 to win a $50 Fedco gift card \nSaturday\, March 16th 2019\nMerrimack Valley High School\n106 Village Street\, Concord\, NH 03303\nwith Ben Hartman as keynote & presenter\nFor directions to Merrimack Valley High School click here \n50+ Workshops\nGreen Market Fair\nOrganic & Locally Sourced Meals\nBook Signings \nQuestions & Comments? Contact Monica Rico\, NOFA-NH Winter Conference Coordinator\, via email: winterconference@nofanh.org \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-nh-17th-annual-winter-conference/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190304T163417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T163417Z
UID:30110-1552572000-1552579200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: USDA Rural Development Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the USDA Rural Development Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session. This will be an opportunity to provide feedback on the implementation of VAPG (and any other RD programs) in addition to us submitting written recommendations to the USDA. \nDate: March 14\, 2019 \nLocation: Webinar  \nTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST \nWe will share more information as we learn more\, but in the meantime – save the date! \nAt this moment AMS is not going to be doing a listening session that would cover our issues\, however they are hosting one on the hemp production provisions in the farm bill. The hemp listening session save the date is as follows: \nDate: March 13\, 2019 \nLocation: Webinar \nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-usda-rural-development-farm-bill-implementation-listening-session/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190115T161505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T203554Z
UID:29628-1552554000-1552582800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only official FDA-recognized produce safety training to help growers implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and understand their responsibilities under new Federal regulations. Whether you have a farm that is fully covered by the law or a small\, exempt farm and you’re just looking for information\, this training is for you. The PSA Grower Training Course satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’ The training is also required for participation in Massachusetts’ Commonwealth Quality Program. Trainings are presented by UMass Extension and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and co-hosted by several different community organizations. These programs are funded in part by a grant from the USDA. \nRegistration: Cost is $40 for each program and includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value)\, a Certificate of Course attendance from AFDO ($35 value)\, and lunch and refreshments. Click here to register.\n \nClick here for more information. \nWhen: Thursday\, March 14\, 9am-5pm\nWhere: Stockbridge Town Hall\, 50 Main St.\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262 \nQuestions? Contact for all programs: Lisa McKeag\,lmckeag@umass.edu\, (413) 545-1051
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20181126T191121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T194201Z
UID:29117-1552485600-1552496400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Value Added Marketing - What to Expect When Scaling Up
DESCRIPTION:Location: CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA \nFor farmers who produce packaged products currently or are looking towards the future of selling in larger retail stores\, through regional distributors or other larger markets. From honey to salsa\, from grass-fed meat and dairy to salad greens\, what are the benefits and detriments one should know about bigger companies and what to do if you are approached by an investor? Plus\, what are the current industry marketing trends that have been shaped by our craft and small farm movements and how are those industries beginning to shape us? \nAbout the Presenter\n\n \nSara Talcott a marketing communications and branding specialist with over 10 years of experience leading marketing for brands like Chobani and Maple Hill Creamery. She is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Community Foundation of Western MA. You can find out more information about her work in farm product marketing here.  \n\n\n\nCost for individual workshops is $15 and $10 for additional attendees from your farm. Local Hero Members receive 20% off attendance. Food will be provided. Scholarships are available if cost is a barrier to attending. \nWant to receive individualized consultations? Workshop attendees are eligible to receive priority funding from CISA to fully or partially cover the costs of one on one support from our presenters. \n \n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose Attendance Option\n\n\nNon-Member First Attendee $15.00 USDNon-Member Additional Attendee $10.00 USDLH Member First Attendee $12.00 USDLH Member Additional Attendee $8.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\nEnter farm/business name:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWe want our workshops to be accessible! If there’s a barrier that is keeping you from coming (transportation\, childcare\, registration cost\, etc.) or an accommodation that would make this a more comfortable space\, please get in touch and we will do our best to work with you to address it. Please contact Stevie (email: stevie@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100. Para español\, contacta Mia – 413-665-7100 o mia@buylocalfood.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-value-added-marketing-what-to-expect-when-scaling-up/
LOCATION:CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190108T210021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T211204Z
UID:29431-1552413600-1552420800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Backyard Beekeepers
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting\, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary\, weather permitting. \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-backyard-beekeepers-2/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190304T201839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T201839Z
UID:30114-1552399200-1552410000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bookkeeping for Farmers Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Bookkeeping for Farmers Part 2\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2:00-5:00PM \nIn part 2 we cover practicalities like writing checks and paying bills\, recording payroll and labor (including 1099 reporting)\, recording loans\, grants\, and repayment\, and organizing tax documents for your accountants well as how to run and use reports to improve your business. Once again\, we will have plenty of time for discussion. Learn more.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bookkeeping-for-farmers-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190131T212004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T212041Z
UID:29844-1552392000-1552395600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Employment Law for Farmers in Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series\n\nTuesday\, March 12\, 12:00 PM EST: Employment Law for Farmers in Rhode Island. Erica Kyzmir-McKeon\, CLF Senior Fellow & Attorney\, and Gina A. DiCenso\, Attorney at Law. Register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-employment-law-for-farmers-in-rhode-island/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190115T143748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T143748Z
UID:29589-1552384800-1552402800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nAttendees of this workshop will: \n\nLearn the basic components of a Massachusetts Commonwealth Quality Program food safety plan.\nPractice writing a standard operating procedure for common on-farm activities to improve efficiency and food safety on your farm.\nPrepare a water distribution map\, which is required for your CQP food safety plan.\nLearn methods of traceability for your produce and understand what methods might work for your farm.\nGet started on a food safety plan with help from the experts at UMass Extension and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR).\n\nWorkshop is limited to 25 attendees. \nInstructors:\n\nLisa McKeag\, UMass Extension Vegetable Program\nMichael Botelho and members of the MDAR Produce Safety Team\n\n\nEvent location: \n\nMassachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters\, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd.\, Westborough\, MA\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n$30\, includes lunch and parking. Limited to 25 attendees. Pre-registration required: Click here to register for this event online. To register by phone\, please call the UMass Vegetable Program at (413) 577-3976. \nMail payment or pay at the door. Bulk payments may be made if you are attending more than one workshop in this series or if you are paying for multiple attendees. Please make checks out to “UMass” and send to: \nUMass Extension Vegetable Program\n230 Stockbridge Rd.\nFrench Hall Room 306\nAmherst\, MA 01003 \nClick here to request special accommodations for this event. \nQuestions? Contact the UMass Vegetable Program\, umassveg@umass.edu\, (413) 577-3976
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-planning-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190115T160027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T160027Z
UID:29615-1552293000-1552309200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Properly managing your existing pasture
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 11\, 2019 8:30 am to 1 pm \n(Snow Date: March 13\, 2019)\nProperly managing your existing pasture Topics: Grazing management\, forage calculations\, pasture design and infrastructure \nA certificate of participation from University of Connecticut Extension will be awarded to each person who completes the three classroom workshops and at least one of the field workshops. \nRegister for any or all of the workshops at https://goo.gl/forms/sFIqmM2oxieDkTdg2 or by emailing jean.king@uconn.edu. \nWinter weather policy: February and March workshops each have a designated Snow Date. In the event of inclement weather those registered will receive an email by 5
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/properly-managing-your-existing-pasture/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190306T170633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T170633Z
UID:30190-1552208400-1552237200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Growers Seminar: High Tunnels Management with Paul and Sandy Arnold
DESCRIPTION:This one-day advanced seminar will show how small-scale organic farming practices can be used to make a profitable livelihood throughout the year.  Learn about efficient farm systems\, innovative techniques of growing and crop storage for extending the season for profit\, winter greens production in tunnels\, intuitive methods for tracking farm productivity\, and marketing techniques for success. \nMore info:https://www.nofamass.org/events/advanced-growers-seminar-high-tunnels-management-paul-and-sandy-arnold \nMarch 10\, 2019 – 9:00am to 5:00pm \nRepublican Masonic Lodge\n215 Munson St.\nGreenfield\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/advanced-growers-seminar-high-tunnels-management-with-paul-and-sandy-arnold/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190108T213521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T213521Z
UID:29464-1552140000-1552150800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cheese Making at Home
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make a simple\, delicious cheese in your own kitchen. This workshop will cover equipment\, supplies\, and basic techniques used in making nearly all types of cheese. While making 3 types of cheese\, fresh from start to finish\, an emphasis will be on making a unique cheese unlike any at your local grocery store. After enjoying the fresh-made cheeses\, each person will take home instructions and a set of ingredients to make a batch or two at home. This workshop is for beginners\, and participants will learn by doing. Members: $35/Non-members: $45 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cheese-making-at-home/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190305T175523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T180735Z
UID:30138-1552125600-1552147200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Soils
DESCRIPTION:This one-day intensive explores the biotic and abiotic components that create native soils and explains how these factors inform local flora. The class takes a closer look at soil structure and soil biology in miniature lab experiments. \nProgram Code: HOR3904\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $92 (Member) / $109 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Core: HD; Elective: all certificates\nCEU: NOFA AOLCP: 6; MNLA MCH: 1; MALP MCLP: 1.5; SAF CFE: 6 (Cat. 1)\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/understanding-and-managing-soils-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190108T213405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214539Z
UID:29461-1552125600-1552140000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Varroa Management Plan
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Varroa mites under control in a honeybee colony can be hard and confusing. This workshop is on how to choose and combine treatment options in order to create a mite management plan. She will explain the theory of Integrated Pest Management\, review mite treatment options and discuss the most effective non-chemical management tools. Members: $10\, Non-Members: $25 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-a-varroa-management-plan/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190109T221558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T221558Z
UID:29507-1551978000-1551985200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Planning for the Next Successor on your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is offering 3 sessions of this workshop across the state for farmers to better understand what is involved in succession planning.  Experts from Land for Good and MDAR will provide tools and resources – including the state’s  Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program ​- to help you identify the next owner of the farm and take steps towards making the transition. \n\n2019 Workshop dates: \n\nTuesday\, January 22nd – Boyden Library\, 10 Bird St.\, Foxborough\, 5:00 – 7:00pm\,\nWednesday\, February 6th (snow date 2/7\, same place & time) – Red Barn @Hampshire College\, Amherst\, 5:00 – 7:00pm\,\nThursday\, March 7th (snow date 3/25\, same place & time) – Fidelity Bank\, 9 Leominster Connector\, Leominster\, 5:00 – 7:00pm\n\n  \nTo register for a workshop session email Dorothy Du at Dorothy.Du@mass.gov – please include which date/location you will attend and how many people will be attending from your farm.  Sponsored by MDAR’s Agricultural Business Training Program.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/planning-for-the-next-successor-on-your-farm-3/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20181116T223439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T214251Z
UID:28943-1551891600-1551902400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Three Pillars of Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the previous date of February 13th has been rescheduled to March 6th\n\nLocation: Bueno Social Studio @ Greenspace Cowork\, 289 Main St. 3rd Floor (Above Hawks and Reed)/ Greenfield\n\nThis workshop will outline what we consider to the be three very important “channels” when connecting with your customer base online. We will cover the importance of each channel (Website\, Social Media and Email marketing) brand consistency\, engagement with current and potential customers\, workflows\, and automation (i.e how to market effectively with little time\, budget and experience). Each participant will leave the workshop with a plan of how to take action with their marketing objectives and have a clearer understanding of how things connect from an online marketing perspective. \nAbout the Presenters\nMichael and Lauren Crigler run Bueno Social\, a Northampton based web and social media marketing company that specializes in SEO\, design and branding. Website \n\nCost to attend is $15.00 and only $10.00 for each additional attendee from your farm. Local Hero Members receive a 20% discount on tickets. Please select the LH Member option below if you are a member. Food will be provided. \nWant to receive individualized consultations? Workshop attendees are eligible to receive priority funding from CISA to fully or partially cover the costs of one on one support from our presenters. \nRegister for Workshop:\n\nThis workshop is currently sold out. email zoey@buylocalfood.org with questions about this workshop. \n\n \n\nWe want our workshops to be accessible! If there’s a barrier that is keeping you from coming (transportation\, childcare\, registration cost\, etc.) or an accommodation that would make this a more comfortable space\, please get in touch and we will do our best to work with you to address it. Please contact Stevie (email: stevie@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100. Para español\, contacta Mia – 413-665-7100 o mia@buylocalfood.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-2019-three-pillars-of-digital-marketing/
LOCATION:Bueno Social\, 289 Main St.\, Greenfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190131T211907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T211907Z
UID:29842-1551787200-1551790800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Legal Considerations of Agricultural Easements
DESCRIPTION:Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series\nTuesday\, March 5\, 12:00 PM EST: Legal Considerations of Agricultural Easements. Beth Boepple\, BCM Environment and Land Law. Register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-legal-considerations-of-agricultural-easements/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190115T143642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T143642Z
UID:29587-1551780000-1551798000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Funding Opportunities for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nHave a new enterprise you would like to pursue on your farm? Looking to update old infrastructure? Have a great idea you’d like to trial? Learn about funding opportunities and resources for vegetable farmers in Massachusetts including grants\, crop insurance\, low interest loans\, and business management support. Representatives will be available to discuss options from NRCS\, RMA\, MDAR\, SARE. Attendees will complete a Strengths\, Weaknesses\, Opportunities\, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis with the experts on hand and leave the workshop with resources to enhance their farming enterprises. \nInstructors:\n\nTom Smiarowski\, UMass Risk Management\nPaul Russell\, UMass Risk Managment\nRepresentatives from:\n\nUSDA – Farm Service Agency (FSA)\nUSDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\nMassachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)\nSustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)\n\n\n\n\nEvent location: \n\nMassachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters\, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd.\, Westborough\, MA 01581\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n$30\, includes lunch and parking. Limited to 25 attendees. Pre-registration required: Click here to register for this event online. To register by phone\, please call the UMass Vegetable Program at (413) 577-3976. \nMail payment or pay at the door. Bulk payments may be made if you are attending more than one workshop in this series or if you are paying for multiple attendees. Please make checks out to “UMass” and send to: \nUMass Extension Vegetable Program\n230 Stockbridge Rd.\nFrench Hall Room 306\nAmherst\, MA 01003
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/funding-opportunities-for-your-farm/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190214T140937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T160524Z
UID:29988-1551778200-1551785400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Quickbooks for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:QUICKBOOKS FOR FARMERS COURSE STARTING SOON \nGet your farm or farm-related business’s books in order. Register now for a five-session QuickBooks for Farmers class. Topics include inventory\, sales tax\, invoicing\, adjustments and year-end procedures. Classes in Ware will likely run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. beginning in early March. The class is $525\, but a number of financial subsidies to cover all or a portion of the cost are available\, based on household income. \nClasses will be held March 5\, 7\, 12\, 14\, and 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \nFor more information about this course\, or to register\, please contact Melissa at the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation at 413-967-3001 or melissa@qvcdc.org. \nTO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE QUABOAG VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VISIT\nWWW.QVCDC.ORG
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/quickbooks-for-farmers/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190306
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20181212T203316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T203316Z
UID:29254-1551744000-1551830399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Local Specialty Crop and Local Food Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts is pleased to announce that the Annual Local Food and Specialty Crop Trade Show will be on Tuesday\, March 5\, 2019 at Northeastern University in Boston\, MA. The Local Food and Specialty Crop Trade Show is a wonderful opportunity to connect with institutional food buyers and food businesses from throughout the region\, while also participating in workshops and 1:1 consultations; it is a day not to be missed. Each year the show sells out of vendor booths in advance of the event\, be sure not to miss out this year! \nRegistration is now open for farmers and food producers and wholesale buyers. There are two registration categories for food producers – Specialty Crop Producers and Non-Specialty Crop Producers—please register accordingly. SBN’s definition of Specialty Crops is based on the USDA’s definition\, and includes fruits\, vegetables\, tree nuts\, dried fruits\, and horticulture and nursery crops grown in the United States or a U.S. Territory. For more information and to register visit bostonlocalfood.com. Contact Lexie Raczka\, lexie@sbnmass.org or (617)395-0250\, with any questions about the event or registration.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-specialty-crop-and-local-food-trade-show/
LOCATION:Northeastern University\, 260 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190108T213245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214429Z
UID:29459-1551535200-1551546000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter's End: A Feast to Celebrate the Transition of the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Eating seasonally can get a little tricky in the time between the seasons.  This will be a hands-on class\, so push up your sleeves and get ready to make Winter Borscht\, Herb and Goat Cheese Popovers\, Radicchio and Chickpeas with Creamy Lemon Dressing\, and Baked Apples with Maple Ice Cream. We’ll wrap it up with a light meal together\, to truly celebrate the bounty of the Berkshires. Members: $45\, Non-Members: $55 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winters-end-a-feast-to-celebrate-the-transition-of-the-seasons/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190211T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T213038Z
UID:29948-1551520800-1551528000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series \nPruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop \nSaturday\, March 2\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Led by Ms. Sonia Schloemann \nUMass Cold Spring Orchard\, 391 Sabin Street\, Belchertown\, MA \nGrapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste\, are winter hardy\, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to correctly prune them.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning and training grapes in order to produce a bountiful crop. We’ll learn about tool maintenance and sharpening\, too.  Bring your own tools or use ours. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. \nFee: $45.  To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-grapes-a-hands-on-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190115T143513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T143513Z
UID:29585-1551344400-1551362400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soils Part 2: Soil Health\, Cover Cropping\, and Nutrient Management Planning
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis workshop is Part 2 of a 2-part soils workshop\, but you do not need to attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2\, and vice versa. Part 1 will be held in Amherst\, MA on February 26\, 2019. For information about Part 1: Soil Testing & Nutrient Management Planning\, click here. \nAttendees of this workshop will: \n\nLearn to use the online farmOS recordkeeping system\nDevelop or complete a Vermont RAPs-compliant nutrient management plan using farmOS software\nLearn about the impact excess nutrients have on the environment\nWork in small groups with technical service providers to interpret soil test results\, calculate nutrients\, and choose soil amendments\nHear from other farmers about their soil health strategies\n\nPresenters\n\nBrandon Smith\, NRCS National Soil Health Team Leader\nBecky Maden\, Extension Educator\, University of Vermont Extension\n\nRegistration\nClick here to register online for this event. This workshop is free–coffee and snacks provided\, but please bring money or your own lunch. \nWater quality credits for Certified Small Farm Operations are available for attendees. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Becky Maden at 802-773-3349×277 by January 29 so we may assist you. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Universities of Massachusetts and Vermont Extensions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soils-part-2-soil-health-cover-cropping-and-nutrient-management-planning/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190225T195126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T195126Z
UID:30061-1551268800-1551272400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Selected Topics from the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 2/27\, 12 PM EST: Selected Topics from the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (Sumana Chintapalli\, Attorney\, Law Office of Sumana Chintapalli\, LLC\, and Lori Pivarnik University of Rhode Island) \nThis webinar will provide a brief discussion of certain portions of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule\, touching on the basic framework\, a few of the standards\, and an overview of coverage and exemptions. This introductory conversation is a good starting point and an opportunity for those unfamiliar to become better acquainted with the Produce Safety Rule. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-selected-topics-from-the-fsma-produce-safety-rule/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190109T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T160948Z
UID:29488-1551258000-1551268800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Green Industry Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:What: Green Industry Job Fair\nWhere: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center\, Marlborough\, Massachusetts\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 26\, 2019 ~ 1:00 – 5:00 PM & Wednesday\, February 27\, 2019 ~ 9 am – 12 PM \nCost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required\nStay Updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/501119310399372/ \nWho will job seekers meet at the Job Fair?  Landscape\, nursery and greenhouse companies will be on hand to talk with job seekers about a wide variety of jobs. The industry needs irrigation technicians\, project managers\, foremen\, salespeople\, managers and supervisors\, horticulturists and licensed applicators\, landscape designers\, equipment and fleet mechanics\, people with CAD experience and laborers. Green industry companies have offices and need support staff on their teams\, too.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/green-industry-job-fair-2/
LOCATION:181 Boston Post Rd W\, Marlborough\, MA 01752\, 181 Boston Post Road W\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190115T142352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T142352Z
UID:29576-1551225600-1551398399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:7th Biennial New England Agricultural Marketing Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade Show is New England’s premier agricultural marketing conference. Sponsored by the six New England State Departments of Agriculture\, this biennial conference began in 2007. With nearly 30 workshops\, about 800 people in attendance\, and a trade show of almost 100 exhibitors\, this is New England’s largest agricultural conference solely dedicated to agricultural marketing. Farmers of all types and sizes\, new and established\, from throughout New England\, attend to enhance their marketing and business skills. \nWhen: February 27-28\, 2019 \nWhere:Sturbridge Host Hotel\, 366 Main St.\, Sturbridge\, MA 01566\nRegistration: Click here to register for this event. \nAgenda:Click here to see the full schedule for this event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/7th-biennial-new-england-agricultural-marketing-conference-trade-show/
LOCATION:Sturbridge Host Hotel\, Sturbridge \, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20181219T150742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T203747Z
UID:29299-1551200400-1551207600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Next Generation of Farmers: FCCDC Visit
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Community Development Corporation (FCCDC) welcomes the Next Generation of Farmers group to visit\, tour\, and learn about the programs and activities of the FCCDC\, PV Grows Investment Fund and the Western MA Food Processing Center. Enjoy dinner (provided by PV Grows Investment Fund)\, tour the commercial kitchen\, and see how your farm can benefit from these resources. Join them on Tuesday\, February 26th from 5-7pm. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/next-generation-of-farmers-fccdc-visit/
LOCATION:Franklin County CDC Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T232906
CREATED:20190225T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T201221Z
UID:30065-1551196800-1551200400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Pricing Strategies for Your Farm Products
DESCRIPTION:What’s the right price for your products?  Too many times\, farmers just look at what others are charging and copy it. But if you don’t know your cost of production\, then you may not be charging enough. \nIn this webinar we’ll discuss how to decide the right price – from understanding your costs\, to knowing what makes your product special\, to understanding the competition. \nJoin me next Tuesday\, February 26th at 4PM ET. \nThis webinar is $15 for non-members and FREE to subscribers of The Farmer’s Office All-Access. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to ask questions live.  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-employment-law-for-farmers-in-rhode-island-2/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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