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Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own direct marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 workshops is designed […] |
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In today's over-saturated digital media landscape, how can you reach new audiences while cultivating loyal followers, communicate your distinction, and develop effective messaging that will inspire customers to keep coming back?
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Your woods are important to you, to your community, and to the environment. Collectively, the forests of Massachusetts provide us with many benefits, including purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, space for wildlife and people to roam, wood to build and heat our homes, plus a beautiful backdrop as we drive […] |
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The Agricultural Justice Project will hold a three day training for Food Justice Certification (FJC) for reviewers and inspectors in Deerfield, MA, April 2 – 5, 2018 at Woolman Hill Conference Center. Please register now to participate! The training is for organic certification staff, organic inspectors and representatives of worker organizations who would like to participate in implementing Food […]
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The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are holding regional meetings for our HIP partners and retailers. In February, you received notification from DTA regarding the upcoming suspension of the Healthy Incentives Program. We know that the HIP suspension impacts retailers in a more nuanced manner and hope […]
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The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources have teamed up to present a series of Craft Beverage Workshops to support the Commonwealth's craft beverage industry. Geared toward Massachusetts producers of beer, wine, cider, and spirits, the event will focus on marketing practices and brand strategies designed to attract […] |
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Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own direct marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 workshops is designed […] |
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Kick off the spring season at Breakfast at The Bank with Lisa Limont, Food Sourcing Specialist, at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Participate in an informative discussion with Lisa about the history of the Food Bank’s farm in Hadley, the food bank’s investment in local agriculture, and their long-standing commitment and partnership with local […]
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Your woods are important to you, to your community, and to the environment. Collectively, the forests of Massachusetts provide us with many benefits, including purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, space for wildlife and people to roam, wood to build and heat our homes, plus a beautiful backdrop as we drive […] |
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Attendees will dig deep on the urgent and timely topics of immigration, food access, and land access through a series of speakers and discussions. Join the PVGrows Network to learn from local and regional efforts and craft strategies for action. Keynote speakers from Vermont’s Migrant Justice will discuss their work, which builds the voice, capacity, […]
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With Tonianne of FoodLove! $65 includes all materials, demonstration, and a vegetarian lunch Come de-stress, find your creative side, and learn how mindfulness can help you chose and prepare some delicious, healthy meals while you enjoy a few hours in support of your good health. Here are the major topics we'll explore together: Mindfulness, where it came from, […] |
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UMass Extension is offering a series of Respirator Train-the-Trainer workshops in 2018. Farmers, beekeepers and others who need to wear respirators, required by pesticide labels, can benefit from the workshop. Participants will learn how the fit test a respirator and select, use, clean, maintain and replace respirators. All handlers must be trained under the EPA […] |
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Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own direct marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 workshops is designed […] |
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CISA supporters and members, you are invited to our Annual Meeting at the Garden House at Look Park! Join with the CISA community to celebrate CISA's 25th anniversary, honor this year's Local Hero awardees, and participate in a vibrant discussion about our local food economy with CISA staff, board, and your community! Dinner will be […] |
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Pollinators have received a lot of attention in recent years, mostly because of the decline in honey bee populations due to colony collapse disorder. Native pollinators are important cousins of honey bees and are in need of help, too. Come learn about the many types of pollinators present in our region and how to protect […] |
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This camp is held during school vacation week. 9 am - 3pm This week is special due to the young age of all the animals. The ewes have finished lambing and the goats are kidding. We often have new baby chicks or turkey poults. We always have some other special activities planned for this week. […] |
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Please join NOFA/VT as they welcome the folks from GrowNYC’s FARMroots and Greenmarket Programs for this unique workshop for both farmers and farmers market managers. The workshop will start with both audiences together learning about GrowNYC’s Customer Behavior at Farmers Markets Study. After lunch, the two audiences will break apart, with the farmer audience diving […] |
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You'll never have to worry about cash in the bank with proper cash flow management. In this webinar, participants will review how to create monthly cash flow projections and how to manage day-to-day cash flows. First, you will work through creating a yearly cash flow projection using historical data to lay-out cash needs on a […] |
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Learn all about propagating native plants from seed in this two-part, hands-on workshop. Take one or both sections of the workshop. Participants will focus on practical methods for propagating on a small scale. Appropriate for the beginner and more experienced propagator. April 29: Part 2: Seedling Germination and Establishment—Learn the science behind successful seed starting […] |
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Join CISA and MA Farm to School for School Food 101 introduction! Come learn what makes K-12 school meal programs distinct from other food service programs, how to cater to school meal providers, and how to troubleshoot potential barriers. We’ll discuss some of the unique benefits and opportunities of partnering with schools. Representatives from schools […]
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At this informational workshop, you will learn about resources for: Farm succession Forestry management Land conservation Financial planning Estate planning Leasing to a farmer FREE light dinner and refreshments from Diemand Farm will be served. Please RSVP to Kat Kowalski at (978) 248-2055 x29 or Kowalski@mountgrace.org. Unable to attend? Call to schedule a free meeting […] |
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Overwhelmed by the challenges of accessing farmland? Don’t be. Whether you are a new, beginning or established farmer, this webinar will help you navigate the issues around accessing farmland or a farm property. Jason Silverman with Land For Good will discuss land tenure arrangements, including leasing and owning, as well as provide tips for finding […] |
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New to the world of native plants? There’s no better way to study the region’s flora than in the field. In this class, participants will learn how to identify New England’s native plants by studying their habitats at Garden in the Woods. The class will examine the family characteristics, growth patterns, and key identification features […]
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FoodLove! has joined forces with the wonderful Lotus & Hawk Holistic Center to offer you a new workshop, their most robust yet! Mindful Eating & Meal Prep: an exploration & practice workshop Saturday, May 5 10am - 2pm Lotus & Hawk Holistic Center Chicopee, MA $65 includes all materials, demonstration, and a vegetarian lunch. Come […] |
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Kick those petunias to the curb and create a show-stopping container garden using native plants! Become familiar with the species that thrive in containers and discover how to combine them. Learn about containers, soil mechanics, fertilizers, and proper care. Bring your own container and get creative. Plants are available for purchase, and potting soil is […] |