BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//CISA - Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CISA - Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220426T184204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T184446Z
UID:39933-1651741200-1651752000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Interrupting Racism Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Human In Common is excited to partner with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce to provide our Interrupting Racism Level 1 training. This training is a prerequisite to attend Interrupting Racism Levels 2-4. This two-day training will be held via Zoom on the following dates. Participants are required to attend both sessions. \n\nTuesday\, May 3rd; 9 am – 12 pm EST\nThursday\, May 5th; 9 am – 12 pm EST\n\n\nThis 6-hour training lays the foundation for a common understanding of the breadth and depth of racism and its impact on all aspects of society. Experiencing the History of Racism in the US Timeline in community increases awareness and commitment to racial equity. Activities and exercises address: \n\nCommunity Agreements for engaging in learning together\nHistory of Racism in the US Timeline\nUnpacking our personal histories of race and racism\nData on the material impact of racism today\nStereotypes\, prejudice & bias\nWhite privilege: using it for good\nIntersectionality and the complexity of racial experiences\nCultural humility\nLooking through the lens of diversity\, equity & inclusion\nLanguage for talking about race\, ethnicity and racism\nAntiracist vs non-racist\n\nHuman In Common’s Reparations policy: People of Color who would like to attend our antiracism trainings at no cost may email request to: info@humanincommon.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick next to register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/interrupting-racism-level-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220426T184405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T184405Z
UID:39937-1652790600-1652805000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Ethical Upstander: Interrupting Sexual Harassment
DESCRIPTION:Human In Common is excited to partner with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce to provide our Ethical Upstander Training: Interrupting Sexual Harassment & Violence. The event will be held IN-PERSON on Tuesday\, May 17th\, 2022; 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST at the Northampton Center for the Arts. \n\nThis training provides and overview of the breadth and depth of sexual harassment and violence\, and includes our Ethical Upstander© training. Participants will: \n\nDefine sexual harassment and assault and recognize their manifestations\nUnderstand the frequency\, scope and impact of sexual harassment & assault\nRecognize rape culture and its expressions and manifestations in the workplace\nRecognize how and why our culture engages in victim-blaming\nDemonstrate effective allyship with those who have been targeted\nUnderstand intersectionality and ways harassment impact specific social identity groups\nEngage in scenarios using our Ethical Upstander© toolkit\n\nClick next to register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ethical-upstander-interrupting-sexual-harassment/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220426T184713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T184713Z
UID:39946-1652878800-1652976000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Interrupting Racism Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Human In Common is excited to partner with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce to provide our Interrupting Racism Level 2 training. Interrupting Racism Level 1 is a prerequisite to attend Levels 2-4. This two-day training will be held via Zoom on the following dates. Participants are required to attend both sessions. \n\nWednesday\, May 18th\, 2022; 1 pm – 4 pm EST\nThursday\, May 19th\, 2022; 1 pm – 4 pm EST\n\n\nThis 6-hour training teaches skills for respectful and equitable interactions to improve employee and client experiences. Activities\, exercises and scenarios address: \n\nThe bystander effect – inhibitors and promoters of bystander intervention\nMicroaggressions: skills for examining and shifting everyday expressions of bias\nFollowing up and providing support to people of color harmed by racism\nCalling-in templates for those who are intentionally or unintentionally causing harm\nLanguage for talking about racism\nApology exercises for healing and strengthening relationships\nStrategies for effectively and respectfully interrupting racism in meetings\n Strategies for checking and leveraging privilege\nHow to move beyond fragility: perspective\, courage and racial stamina\nAllyship: dos and don’ts\, strategies for “finding your lane”\n\nHuman In Common’s Reparations policy: People of Color who would like to attend our antiracism trainings at no cost may email request to: info@humanincommon.com \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/interrupting-racism-level-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220228T215733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T150252Z
UID:39506-1652954400-1652958000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm employees (session option 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Make sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, and how to run a SNAP transaction. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Wednesday\, May 4\, 2-3pm and Thursday\, May 19\, 10-11am. \nRegister here!  \nA list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-employees-2/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220512T164954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T164954Z
UID:40104-1653123600-1653138000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Seedling Sale & Volunteer Kickoff - Just Roots
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 21\, 9am-1pm\nat Just Roots\n34 Glenbrook Dr. Greenfield\, MA \nGet your summer garden ready with flowers\, medicinal & culinary herbs\, pollinator plants\, and some vegetable seedlings! Stick around for fun family activities including: \n\nFarm tour (9:00-10:00)\nKids gardening activities\nMedicinal and culinary herb demos\nPollinator garden tour & tips from Greening Greenfield\n\nWe’re also launching our summer monthly volunteer days! Join us for a morning of fun farm tasks for all abilities and experience levels. Come at 9 for a farm tour\, then volunteer with us from 10-12\, followed by a BYO lunch together. \nContact info@justroots.org or call 413-325-8969 for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-seedling-sale-volunteer-kickoff-just-roots/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220602T183845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T184505Z
UID:40276-1655314200-1655321400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Drainage & Irrigation Adaptations at Kitchen Garden Farm
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Drainage & Irrigation Adaptations at Kitchen Garden Farm \nPart of the Adapting Your Farm to Climate Change Annual Workshop Series 2022 \nWednesday\, June 15\, 5:30-7:30pm \nClick here to register. \nJoin Sunderland MA’s Kitchen Garden Farm and Joshua Faulkner of the University of Vermont’s Climate Change and Farming program for an inside look at tile drainage and drip irrigation adaptation practices in action. In 2019\, Kitchen Garden installed a new tile drainage system – one of only a few that has been installed locally in recent years. And since 2008\, the farm has been refining an irrigation system that covers field crops\, high tunnels\, and the farm’s propagation house. The first on-farm workshop after CISA’s Adapting Your Farm to Climate Change Annual Workshop Series kick-off webinar (view here)\, this farmer-focused event will share Kitchen Garden’s experiences with the two systems and answer your questions as you consider adaptations of your own. \nJoin CISA at Kitchen Garden for this workshop – and join us for drinks\, snacks\, and networking afterwards! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-drainage-irrigation-adaptations-at-kitchen-garden-farm/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220425T191713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T191713Z
UID:39906-1655888400-1655996400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Course: Successful Food Product Development for New Food Businesses: Managing Food Quality & Safety (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Course: Successful Food Product Development for New Food Businesses: Managing Food Quality & Safety \nEvent date/time: \nWednesday\, June 22\, 2022 – 9:00am to 3:00pm EDT \nThursday\, June 23\, 2022 – 9:00am to 3:00pm EDT \n—————- \nAre you an entrepreneur developing new and exciting products? Do you have questions about ensuring the safety of your product? If so\, this is the program for you! Common Wealth Kitchen is collaborating with UMass Amherst and other regional educators to introduce food safety and important considerations when developing a new food product. This virtual\, live\, and interactive course will address the key attributes of formulating a product from concept to commercialization. This course will also be offered in-person in the fall of 2022 and hosted by CISA in the Pioneer Valley and was previously offered by CISA virtually in 2021. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/virtual-course-successful-food-product-development-for-new-food-businesses-managing-food-quality-safety-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220615T190703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T190703Z
UID:40341-1656010800-1656016200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Restoration and Reciprocity
DESCRIPTION:Restoration and Reciprocity: Healing Relationships with the Natural World with Robin Wall Kimmerer \nThis program will also be live streamed. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother\, scientist\, decorated professor\, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. Free. Donations appreciated. Co-sponsored by First Light and Greening Greenfield.  \nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 23\, 2022 AT 7 PM\nGreenfield\, High School  \n https://nolumbekaproject.org/events/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/restoration-and-reciprocity/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220714T185850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T181922Z
UID:40496-1659547800-1659555000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: On-farm Workshop: Irrigation Systems and Management at Warner Farm
DESCRIPTION:On-farm Workshop: Irrigation Systems and Management at Warner Farm \nPOSTPONED\, future date TBD \nWarner Farm\, 23 South Main Street Sunderland\, MA \nRegister Here \nWarner Farm\, a CSA and wholesale farm as well as the home of Mike’s Corn Maze\, located in Sunderland\, MA\, has been developing its irrigation capacity since the late 1970s. The farm’s rich sandy loam has been growing fruit and vegetable crops for centuries and as a changing climate brings changing precipitation patterns to New England\, Warner Farm is poised to respond effectively in times of drought. \nJoin CISA and Dave Wissemann of Warner Farm for an up close look at how they are optimizing their water resources and water distribution systems to ensure the sustainable production of crops throughout the season and in the face of increasingly uncertain growing conditions. \nThe workshop includes a farm walk to see irrigation equipment and set up and a detailed explanation of how the farm’s systems are designed and maintained. Following the farm walk\, join us for further discussion and some locally produced drinks and snacks! \nTo attend\, register and pay here (workshop fee is $10\, waiver available upon request.) \nFor more information\, contact Stephen Taranto\, CISA Climate Program Coordinator\, 413-665-7100\, ext. 17.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/on-farm-workshop-irrigation-systems-and-management-at-warner-farm/
LOCATION:Warner Farm\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220718T175800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T175825Z
UID:40522-1659803400-1659803400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:We Are What We Eat: How food\, farms and community can save the planet
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Mark and Kristin Kimball\, owners of Essex Farm \nWith an introduction by Anna Houston \nOn August 6\, 2022 at 4:30 pm\, The New Marlborough Meeting House is pleased to host Mark and Kristin Kimball\, owners and operators of Essex Farm since 2003. “These are two of the most interesting farmers America has to offer–hopeful\, engaged\, funny\, hard-working\, and armed with a new model for feeding people that will make you stop and think!”— Bill McKibben. \nEssex Farms pioneered the free-choice\, full-diet CSA (Community Service Agriculture) model\, which the Kimballs see as an investment in sustainable farming as well as a means of getting quality produce. Their farm serves its produce year-round through a weekly distribution network that can be picked up or delivered through the Adirondack and Capital regions and even to New York City. All food is grown from the ground up: grass-feed beef\, pastured pork\, chicken\, eggs\, fifty different kinds of vegetables\, milk\, grains and flour\, fruit\, herbs\, maple syrup and soap. Animals are fed certified organic food; no conventional pesticides\, herbicides or fertilizers are used. The Kimballs employ solar- and horse-powered equipment whenever practical; they keep packaging at a minimum\, and what plastic is used is BPA-free. \nThe Kimballs’ aim is not just to sell healthy and affordable food; it is to ensure that Essex Farms remains a working farm\, ecologically and financially viable for years to come. “We envision the Champlain Valley as the birthplace of a new generation of sustainable agriculture\,” they say. “We foresee a future where farms power themselves\, their communities and the world.” A farm and those who get their food from it become a community\, a mutually beneficial system that can make big changes in the world. \nThe Kimballs will discuss their farm\, food and diet\, the rising awareness of the benefits of organic food and sustainable farming\, new systems of distribution\, and what they have in store for the future. In their eighteen years operating the farm\, the Kimballs have trained and mentored hundreds of beginning farmers\, who have gone on to start dozens of new farms. \nOn August 6 they will be introduced by local farmer Anna Houston\, who runs the Farm New Marlborough and has this to say about the Kimballs: “The Essex Farm model is slightly radical\, totally inspiring\, and incredibly hard. What they offer is more than food\, it is an exercise in how one thinks about how we value food and how we eat.” \nFor more details and to purchase tickets visit the New Marlborough Meeting House website. \nIf you would like to interview any of the participants contact Nick During at nduring@gmail.com or at (347) 570 3121
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/we-are-what-we-eat-how-food-farms-and-community-can-save-the-planet/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220816T113408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T182736Z
UID:40700-1660636800-1660669200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 24th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival in Orange MA returns October 1 and 2 for two days of peace\, love\, and garlic! The family friendly “festival that stinks” is renowned for exceptional art\, local farm products\, fabulous food\, endless entertainment\, and inspiration for a hopeful future. Held on a historic farm amid fall foliage\, the event attracts and unites many thousands locally and from across New England. Learn more at garlicandarts.org. \nWhen: October 1 & 2\, 2022\, 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM\, Rain or Shine \nWhere: Forster’s Farm – 60 Chestnut Hill Road in Orange Massachusetts. \nFamily Friendly Admission: $10 (Good for the weekend!) $5 seniors\, students\, EBT cardholders. Kids 12 and under free. Advance tickets at www.garlicandarts.org\, or cash or card still welcome at the gate. No one turned away for lack of funds \nGreat music\, entertainment\, and spoken word emanate from three stages and the rolling fields. The line-up of performers is testimony to the culturally diverse and abundant talents of the region. Over 80 bountiful booths feature regional artists\, farmers\, community organizations\, and healing arts; everyone can strengthen the economy by purchasing locally crafted and grown! Travel the garlic globe in the chef demo tent\, and fill your belly with farm fresh and savory cuisine in four food courts. Over fifty engaging workshops and demos\, activities and performances are scheduled throughout the weekend. Garlic games abound on the main field\, including the famous raw garlic-eating contest. Your kids will love the free art-making tent! Orange is the New Green: trash free (less than three bags for 8\,000 people!) with everything else recycled or transformed into fertile compost to make gardens not garbage. Bring your own bottle for the free drinking water provided\, or buy a souvenir refillable one along with an artist-designed festival tee shirt. The ‘Portal to the Future’ at the north end of the festival site is the place to visit for all things renewable energy\, with inspiring local living workshops all weekend. New! Electric Vehicles (EV) from cars to tractors to bikes scheduled through the weekend. \nGet excited\, get ready! View and print your own festival programs of performance\, demos\, and workshops at garlicandarts.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/north-quabbin-garlic-arts-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220728T192808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T210305Z
UID:40628-1660816800-1660824000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Join Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) in a summer celebration of local food\, local farms\, and local families at our Making Food Fun event on Thursday\, August 18th\, from 10am-12noon. The event will be held at Look Park in Florence at the mini shelter between splash pad and playground. Highlights include: \n\nA kids’ cooking demonstration with Deanna Cook\, children’s cookbook author\nSamples by Crooked Stick Pops\nBerry tasting by Nourse Farms\n\nThis event is open to the public and free to all visitors to the park (gate admission applies). We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/making-food-fun/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buylocalfood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/7-7-12-047-kids-holding-raspberries-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220818T115004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T115004Z
UID:40716-1661616000-1661626800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:18th Annual Harvest Supper Celebration (Greenfield)
DESCRIPTION:Join Stone Soup Café for the 18th Annual Harvest Supper Celebration on the Greenfield Town Common!  \nThe Harvest Supper is always free and open to everyone in the community. Swing by for delicious food\, music\, face painting\, story sharing\, and a “Really Really Free Store.” Saturday\, August 27 from 4PM to 7PM. \nThe rain date will be Sunday\, August 28th at the same time. \nLast year’s Harvest Supper was canceled last minute due to an impending hurricane\, the previous year was in a ‘to-go” format to accommodate the restrictions from the pandemic. To protect our community\, masks will still be strongly encouraged at this year’s event whenever possible. People are encouraged to bring their own plates\, cups\, and utensils to cut down on waste. \n\nThe Harvest Supper is an annual event celebrating local food\, farms\, and community. Every August\, the town comes together to share the farmers’ bountiful harvest with the community. Farmers and talented chefs donate their time and produce to create an amazing meal that is served to 800+ people every year. \nThis year the event will take place in-person\, with live music from local musicians like Ben Grosscup\, Annie Hassett\, Matt Goulet\, Ashley Kramer\, Musica Franklin\, and Antenna Cloud Farm Experimental Institute. \nThe Harvest Supper was started in 2005 by Juanita Nelson\, an ardent pacifist\, war tax resister\, civil rights activist\, and supporter of local\, organic agriculture. Nelson encouraged people to grow their own food and to support local farming as part of the local economy\, which she said was an expression of nonviolence. \nStone Soup is looking for over 100 volunteers to help make the supper a success. You can sign up for a volunteer shift on Stone Soup’s website: www.thestonesoupcafe.org. \nFor more information about this year’s Harvest Supper Celebration\, email info@thestonesoupcafe.org\, call 413-422-0020\, or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StoneSoupGreenfield.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/18th-annual-harvest-supper-celebration-greenfield/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220308T174335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T150956Z
UID:39598-1661846400-1662051600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2022 International Workshop on Agritourism conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism conference in Burlington\, Vermont\, on August 31-September 1\, 2022 is now open. \nPlease forward\, post or share the following calendar announcement widely. \nINTERNATIONAL AGRITOURISM CONFERENCE TO BE HELD\nIN BURLINGTON\, VERMONT\, USA\nAUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1\, 2022 \nParticipants from Italy\, South Africa\, India\, Honduras\, the United States\, Canada\, and dozens of other counties will gather in person and virtually to share on-farm experiences\, research\, and expertise with their international colleagues at the 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism\, August 30 – September 1\, 2022. Attendees will include farmers and ranchers\, tourism professionals\, researchers\, educators\, agricultural service providers\, policy makers\, rural economy experts\, and more. Topics will include running and marketing an agritourism business\, managing farm stays\, promoting rural development\, creating regional partnerships\, and sharing research and case studies. The conference will be held at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain Hotel in downtown Burlington and online. \nFor more info or to register\, visit www.agritourismworkshop.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2022-international-workshop-on-agritourism-conference/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220823T134544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T134544Z
UID:40746-1661972400-1661977800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Navigating USDA: FSA and NRCS Services (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Wondering what USDA resources are available to help you achieve your farming goals? Concerned about climate change and contemplating how to manage risk in your operations? \nJoin The Carrot Project and the Northern RI Conservation District for a virtual workshop on accessing USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs on Wednesday\, August 31st at 7pm. To register for the Zoom workshop\, please follow the link in our bio. \nRegister here. \nThis workshop is intended as an inclusive space for growers – particularly BIPOC\, Women\, and Beginning growers from MA\, CT\, and RI – to learn and ask questions. We’ll be covering how to register for a farm and tract number and how producers can apply for and benefit from FSA loans\, FSA disaster assistance\, USDA whole farm insurance\, and NRCS conservation programs. We’ll also cover special provisions available to BIPOC\, Women\, and Beginning growers. Our goal is to demystify these USDA programs and support folks in accessing the resources available to them. \nThis workshop is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under agreement number FSA21CPT0011950. USDA is an equal opportunity provider\, employer\, and lender.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-usda-fsa-and-nrcs-services-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220907T122023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T122023Z
UID:40822-1662537600-1662570000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Local Working Group Survey and Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On September 29 at 12:00 noon\, the NRCS will host a statewide Local Working Group meeting over Zoom. Please note: even if you cannot attend the meeting\, you can make your voice heard by filling out the NRCS survey\, linked below. Answers to this survey will not only structure the LWG meeting\, but will also guide our work going forward. \nThis survey and meeting are an opportunity to provide input on natural resource priorities for the NRCS and the state conservationist. Agricultural producers\, owners/operators of nonindustrial private forest land\, professionals representing agricultural and natural resource interests\, and individuals representing a variety of disciplines in the soil\, water\, wetland\, plant\, forestry\, and wildlife sciences are all welcome. \nFor more information on local working groups\, see What are Local Working Groups. \nPlease fill out this survey at least one week prior to the meeting (July 22 deadline). This survey will help us structure the meeting so that it responds to your needs. A list of definitions of the resource concerns listed in the survey can be found here. Again\, even if you cannot attend the meeting\, please fill out this survey—answers to this survey will guide our work beyond the statewide Local Working Group meeting. \nTo receive the link to the meeting\, please RSVP by emailing Austin Miles at amilesmacd@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/statewide-local-working-group-survey-and-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220818T122820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T214416Z
UID:40718-1662658200-1662665400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Local Loves Local 
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT- There are no more tickets currently available for Local Loves Local.\nIf you would like to be added to a wait list\, please email Jennifer.\n\nLocal Loves Local Thursday\, Sept. 8th 5:30-7:30PM Four Star Brewery\, 508 Pine Meadow Rd\, Northfield  \nWhat goes best with local food? Local drinks\, music\, and people\, of course!  \nBask in the beauty of the new Four Star Brewery while enjoying a flight of local beer (or wine/cider) and your own perfect local meal of a burger and corn on the cob bar with a huge array of toppings. Finish up the evening with a mini peach galette from Sweet Lucy’s Bakeshop. Take a tour of the hops being grown on site and learn about this unique farm to glass brewery.   \n$40/person\, $75/couple\n \nTicket price includes: a flight of beer\, wine\, or cider\, a made to order burger (local beef or vegetarian) and corn on the cob with a topping station to make each a culinary delight\, and a mini peach galette. \nThis celebration of all things local benefits CISA’s efforts to support farms and food businesses and create a thriving local food system for all.  \nFood by Port No. 3 \nMusic by Greg Smith of The Whisky Treaty Roadshow.  \nBrought to you by Whalen Insurance\, First Light Power\, and Franklin Community Coop.\n \nGet your tickets now!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/localloveslocal/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220907T181629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T155546Z
UID:40832-1663603200-1663606800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Will the Inflation Reduction Act Bring New Funding for Farms and Food Systems?
DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) recently passed by Congress includes significant funding for agriculture\, much of it focused on climate change adaptation and conservation. Join CISA and Jesse Womack from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition for a deep dive into the programs and funding that will be available to farms here in Massachusetts and beyond. Jesse will fill us in on key elements of the bill impacting how the funds will be spent\, how the programs will support the expansion of climate resilient food systems\, and how the IRA will impact next year’s Farm Bill renewal. \nAbout the presenter:\nJesse grew up working as labor on various farms and holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Masters in Food and Agricultural Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. After undergrad\, Jesse served as an Americorps VISTA developing programing for local food farms and businesses in southern Minnesota. Jesse transitioned from that role to leading a nine-county agricultural resilience study while coordinating programing for the Feast! Local Foods Network. Most recently\, Jesse worked with the Nature Conservancy in Ohio to improve water quality and carbon outcomes by promoting conservation practices to farmers. \nWorkshop brought to you by CISA and Central Mass Grown. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/will-the-inflation-reduction-act-bring-new-funding-for-farms-and-food-systems/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220829T181539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T134433Z
UID:40792-1663682400-1663693200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Energy Efficient Maple Sugaring
DESCRIPTION:Leon & Joyce Ripley & Sons of Maple Corner Farm (Granville\, MA) will open their sugarhouse to show how\, through their new reverse osmosis process and energy efficient evaporator with preheater\, they produce maple syrup in less time saving firewood and energy overall. \nMaple Corner Farm\n794 Beech Hill Road\nGranville\, MA \nEmail Maple Corner Farm to RSVP.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/energy-efficient-maple-surgaring/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Maple Corner Farm":MAILTO:maplecornerfarm@comcast.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220824T143117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T162232Z
UID:40758-1663691400-1663696800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Innovating for Resilience and Sustainability on an Organic CSA Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Connie Adams and John Keilch of Yellow Stonehouse Farm in Westfield\, MA for a tour of the first organic vegetable farm and CSA in Hampden County. We will share the innovations we have implemented to improve climate resiliency and sustainability\, demonstrate the new\, lightweight equipment we use in our High Tunnels\, and how we use the High Tunnels for season extension and growing cold weather crops during winter\, plus show off the shallow tilling implements used in tight spaces that allow us to maintain cover cropping in areas that aren’t planted. We will also discuss the grants we’ve received to improve energy efficiency and equip our farm store to improve the availability of fresh\, local produce to our community and how we are working with local food pantries and state agencies as well as providing SNAP-HIP farm shares to help address food insecurity.  Join us for an informative romp around the farm! \nAccessibility Info: This tour is semi-accessible as we have thresholds between some areas\, such as at the store door\, and the fields have uneven lanes. Individuals in wheelchairs will either need to be pushed by a helper in their party\, or have great upper body strength themselves. \nRain date: September 20\, 2022 \nFor more information and to RSVP\, contact Connie Adams.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/innovating-for-resilience-and-sustainability-on-an-organic-csa-farm/
LOCATION:Yellow Stonehouse Farm\, 354 Root Rd\, Westfield\, Massachusetts\, 01085
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220913T134733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T134733Z
UID:40901-1663768800-1663779600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Energy Efficient Maple Sugaring
DESCRIPTION:Leon & Joyce Ripley & Sons of Maple Corner Farm (Granville\, MA) will open their sugarhouse to show how\, through their new reverse osmosis process and energy efficient evaporator with preheater\, they produce maple syrup in less time saving firewood and energy overall. \nMaple Corner Farm\n794 Beech Hill Road\nGranville\, MA \nEmail Maple Corner Farm to RSVP.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/energy-efficient-maple-sugaring/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Maple Corner Farm":MAILTO:maplecornerfarm@comcast.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220908T214739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T160914Z
UID:40865-1663864200-1663871400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Attract Native Pollinators to Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help commercial and hobby farmers of all sizes design native pollinator habitats on their land. Attendees will hear from farmers and others about how\, when\, and what to plant\, tips on maintenance\, and sources of funding and technical assistance. The workshop will be followed by refreshments and pizza.\n\nPresenters: \n\nMeryl Latronica: Director of Farm Operations\, Just Roots\nDan Pratt: Founder\, Astarte Farm\nMichelle Cozine: State Biologist\, MA NRCS\nRose Schwartz: Soil Conservationist\, Franklin County NRCS\n\nWorkshop brought to you by Just Roots\, UMASS\, NRCS and CISA. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/attract-native-pollinators-to-your-farm/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220823T150606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T150606Z
UID:40753-1664877600-1664899200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:ServSafe class
DESCRIPTION:Wheelright Consultants is now offering ServSafe classes in Easthampton. \nClass\, Tuesday\, October 4th: 10am-4:30pm\nCall today to reserve your seat. \nProgram cost in $185.00 and does NOT include the Massachusetts’ Food Allergen Training Certification. \nA 45 minute lunch break is taken – participants are on their own for lunch. \nKim McCarthy\n413-203-5155 ext 2\nkmmcarthy01027@gmail.com \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/servsafe-class/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220816T112454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T112454Z
UID:40696-1664992800-1665003600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Small Farm Dream Course
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Small Farm Dream Course \nOctober 5 to November 2\, 2022\, Wednesday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm \nWestern Mass location (tentatively MDAR office in West Springfield) \nThis 5-session course provides guidance to aspiring farmers through the decision-making process of whether to start a farm business.  Participants will learn about the many aspects of starting a farm business\, assess their own skills and knowledge\, and get help finding resources for support\, including marketing\, financing\, and regulations.  The Exploring the Small Farm Dream course utilizes the curriculum and workbook developed by the New England Small Farm Institute. Through four guided group sessions and a farmer panel session\, participants will analyze the feasibility of their small farm dream and clarify their vision together with other class participants. This course is sponsored and financially supported by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and is intended for new agricultural entrepreneurs planning to start their farm business in Massachusetts. The course fee is $100 for up to two participants per enterprise\, as space allows. \n*Plans are for an in-person class with the location to be determined based on interest from those who submit an application and are added to the waiting list. If interested\, please complete the brief application found here: Exploring the Small Farm Dream  and email it to Jessica.Camp@mass.gov\, or mail a hard copy to: MDAR\, Attn: Jessica Camp\, 138 Memorial Ave\, Suite 42\, West Springfield\, MA 01089. For more information about this course\, see the ABTP program webpage or contact Jess Camp at 617-823-0871.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/exploring-the-small-farm-dream-course/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220927T141119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T141119Z
UID:40993-1665223200-1665334800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Botanical Garden's 87th annual Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:October 8-9\, 10am – 5pm \nThe Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 87th annual Harvest Festival returns on Columbus Day weekend\, continuing an 87-year tradition celebrating autumn in the Berkshires. Considered one of Berkshire’s most iconic autumn events\, it encompasses the entire 24-acre Garden campus. The weekend will include continuous live music and entertainment\, local and artisan food and refreshments\, a clothing and accessories sale\, an expanded plant sale\, regional vendors\, a farmer’s market\, pony and hayrides\, hay jump\, a haunted house and more. Proceeds from this event benefit the Garden’s horticulture and education programs. Admission to the Harvest Festival is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Parking in BBG lots is free. Advance ticketing is available 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-botanical-gardens-87th-annual-harvest-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220816T112410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T112410Z
UID:40694-1665509400-1665520200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Your Farm Business Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:Growing Your Farm Business Planning Course\nOctober 11 – November 29\, 2022\, Tuesday evenings 5:30 – 8:30pm \nMDAR office in Southborough\, MA  \nA hands-on course to help established farmers develop a business plan and financial projections for their farm business. This course covers topics including resource assessment\, marketing strategy\, financial management\, risk management\, quality of life\, and goal setting. The course is taught by a professional business planner with years of experience working with Massachusetts farms and guest speakers on topics such as succession planning and online marketing. Enrollment is open to farmers who have been operating a farm business in Massachusetts for at least the two prior years. Eight weekly classes will be held in person in Southborough on Tuesday evenings starting October 11 and ending November 29.  The course fee\, subsidized by MDAR\, is $150 per farm. The Growing Your Farm business planning course has been approved as a certified USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower training for financial management. \nIf interested\, please complete the brief course application and email it to Diego.Irizarry-Gerould@mass.gov\, or mail a hard copy to: MDAR\, Attn: Diego Irizarry-Gerould\, 138 Memorial Ave\, Suite 42\, West Springfield\, MA 01089. For more information about this course\, see the ABTP program webpage or contact Diego Irizarry-Gerould at 857-248-1671.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-your-farm-business-planning-course/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20221003T132929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T132929Z
UID:41048-1665925200-1665939600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hak'hel Festival: The Great Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 16\, 2022\n 1:00 PM 5:00 PM \n\n\nAbundance Farm 253 Prospect Street  Northampton\, MA 01060 USA (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike Havdalah at the end of Shabbat\, Hak’hel marks the end of the Shmita year and the beginning of the next seven-year cycle. Come to the farm and celebrate the strength of our community and the resilience of the land with this ancient ritual. Together we will recommit to each other and our earth for the next Shmita cycle. Join us for: \n\n\nGiant puppet parade \n\n\nLive samba music and dancing with Berkshire Bateria \n\n\nSong and storytelling \n\n\nApple cider press \n\n\nWood-fired pretzel bake \n\n\nTree planting for the future \n\n\nThe Humble Peach vegan food truck \n\n\n… And more! \n\n\nEveryone is welcome. Tickets are sliding scale\, 0-$30 per family. \nPlease contact Amy Stein at amy@cbinorthampton.org for accessibility accommodations.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hakhel-festival-the-great-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20221011T175053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T175053Z
UID:41127-1666281600-1666285200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Setting Sales and Revenue Goals Using Breakeven Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nDo you know what it takes to be profitable? How much do you need to sell to cover all your costs and still have something left to pay yourself? You know that as your business grows\, your expenses increase. But not all expenses increase the same way. So how do you figure it all out? \nJoin Julia Shanks\, author of The Farmer’s Office\, on Thursday\, October 20th\, 4pm ET for a live webinar on Calculating Breakeven for Your Farm Business. Breakeven Analysis is a seemingly magical (and surprisingly easy) way to account for all the different expenses and cash flows and come up with a revenue/sales target that will get you to your profitability goals. \nIn this live webinar\, we will review: \n\nHow to understand the nature of your expenses and costs\nThe basic formula for break-even and where all the numbers come from.\nHow to apply the concept of “break-even” to evaluate new opportunities\n\nParticipants in this webinar will be able to ask questions live so be sure to have your own numbers ready so you can ask questions specific to your business! \nContact: Julia Shanks\, www.thefarmersoffice.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/setting-sales-and-revenue-goals-using-breakeven-analysis/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20221003T195213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T143516Z
UID:41042-1666627200-1666632600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Ditch Use\, Maintenance\, and Management on Commercial Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA\, the NRCS\, and UMass Extension for a hard look at using and maintaining agricultural ditches on commercial farms. Learn what can and can’t be done when it comes to managing ditches and the water that fills them and the kinds of support available to farm owners and managers from local organizations and agencies. \nRegister here! \nQuestions? Contact Stephen Taranto\, CISA Climate Program Coordinator\, at 413-665-7100 ext. 17
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ditch-use-maintenance-and-management-on-commercial-farms/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T041855
CREATED:20220927T142909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T142909Z
UID:41000-1666868400-1666872000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Dual-Use: Agriculture and Solar Photovoltaics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration link: Dual-Use: Agriculture and Solar Photovoltaics Webinar \nOctober 27th at 11:00 am. \nIn 2018\, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MA DOER) established the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program. This program carries special incentives for solar systems that allow “dual-use\,” defined as solar on farmland where the land continues to be used for agricultural purposes. These facilities are also referred to as “agrivoltaic” systems \nThis presentation will offer an overview of the guidelines for dual-use\, provide a close look at the economics of a dual-use system\, and outline the process for planning and installing such a system.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dual-use-agriculture-and-solar-photovoltaics-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR