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SUMMARY:Gardening the Community's Harvest Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:GTC’s Pancake Breakfast includes music and performances\, as well as great food. They also raffle off a wide range of gift baskets featuring local businesses\, fair trade and locally grown products\, crafts and other prizes. Are you ready?  \nFind more information and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-communitys-harvest-fundraiser-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 361 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T153253Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Social Media for Business
DESCRIPTION:This class with tell you how to start up and effectively use Facebook and Instagram. Bring your mobile phone\, laptop or tablet to the class. Computers will be available for use. Social media is a great way to promote your business! Learn how to do this successfully and promote your business for little or no money without a lot of time commitment. Classes are taught by JLBA Social Media And Marketing director Mimi Caban Ross. Preregistration is required for attendance by calling the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center at 413-354-1055\, or emailing MicheleK@hilltowncdc.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-social-media-for-business/
LOCATION:Village Enterprise Center\, 26 Main Street\, Chester\, MA\, 01011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181110
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
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SUMMARY:Undoing Racism/Community Organizing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:UROC of Western MA is pleased to bring you Undoing Racism/Community Organizing\, a workshop by The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond. \nParticipants will explore what racism is\, where it comes from\, how it functions\, why it persists and how it can be undone. The workshop emphasizes learning from history\, developing leadership\, maintaining accountability to communities\, creating networks\, undoing internalized racial oppression and understanding the role of organizational gatekeeping as a mechanism for perpetuating racism. \nWHAT IS THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE?\nA national and international collective of anti-racist\, multicultural community organizers and educators dedicated to building an effective movement for social transformation. Today\, The People’s Institute is recognized as one of the foremost anti-racism training and organizing institutions in the nation. They have provided training\, consultation\, and leadership development to more than 200\,000 people nationally and internationally. www.pisab.org \nTuition: (includes Breakfast\, Lunch and Snacks)\n$300/person for Individuals and Small Organizations\n$500/person Higher Education/Large Institutions\nA very limited number of partial scholarships may be available. \nRegister here. Registration due By October 14th\, and the workshop is limited to 40 participants. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:\nRuthie Killough-Hill – rkilloughhill@gmail.com 413-256-1804\nRosa Matta – urocofspringfield@gmail.com 413-222-8793
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/undoing-racismcommunity-organizing-workshop-3/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20181101T153841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T153841Z
UID:28910-1542034800-1542042000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Intro to Quickbooks
DESCRIPTION:New to Quickbooks? See if Quickbooks is right for you. Taught by Dorine Lasky\, accountant\, bookkeeper\, and tax preparer with over 25 years experience in the field\, and is currently a self employed tax adviser. Preregistration is required for attendance by calling the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center at 413-354-1055\, or emailing MicheleK@hilltowncdc.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-intro-to-quickbooks/
LOCATION:Village Enterprise Center\, 26 Main Street\, Chester\, MA\, 01011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20181002T180326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T180106Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Farmer Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Farm Focus Group – Your Thoughts and Ideas Needed to Continue Providing Assistance for Farmers \nCalling all beginning farm owners and managers! If you have taken ownership of a farm or stepped into a principal farm manager role between 2006 – 2018 OR if you are an aspiring farm operator\, please join us at one of these events! \nEnsuring the sustainability of beginning farmers is crucial in continuing the Pioneer Valley as a vibrant agricultural area. For 25 years\, farmers turned to CISA for support in sustaining their business and mission\, seeking answers to their questions\, and providing information to see an idea or opportunity through. We want to continue providing that for the next 25 years – and evolve with your needs and your ideas! \nThrough the support of USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, we are holding focus groups in two locations to inform how CISA farmer support programming will look in the coming years. We need to hear about your experiences\, successes\, unmet needs\, and requests to continually evolve as farm business assistance providers. \nTell us how WE can work for YOU! \nDiscussion Topics: \n\nFor participants in CISA events\, what has worked well and what can we improve\nBuilding farmer networks\nGaps in service and information for farmers\nSupport for limited resource\, women\, queer\, trans\, POC and veteran farmers\n\nPlease RSVP below by November 11 or email stevie@buylocalfood.org. Dinner will be catered. Don’t hesitate to contact Stevie with questions. \nLoading… \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award 2016-70017-25423.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beginning-farmer-focus-group/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20181002T181227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T175855Z
UID:28662-1542214800-1542222000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Farmer Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Farm Focus Group – Your Thoughts and Ideas Needed to Continue Providing Assistance for Farmers \nCalling all beginning farm owners and managers! If you have taken ownership of a farm or stepped into a principal farm manager role between 2006 – 2018 OR if you are an aspiring farm operator\, please join us at one of these events! \nEnsuring the sustainability of beginning farmers is crucial in continuing the Pioneer Valley as a vibrant agricultural area. For 25 years\, farmers turned to CISA for support in sustaining their business and mission\, seeking answers to their questions\, and providing information to see an idea or opportunity through. We want to continue providing that for the next 25 years – and evolve with your needs and your ideas! \nThrough the support of USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, we are holding focus groups in two locations to inform how CISA farmer support programming will look in the coming years. We need to hear about your experiences\, successes\, unmet needs\, and requests to continually evolve as farm business assistance providers. \nTell us how WE can work for YOU! \nDiscussion Topics: \n\nFor participants in CISA events\, what has worked well and what can we improve\nBuilding farmer networks\nGaps in service and information for farmers\nSupport for limited resource\, women\, queer\, trans\, POC and veteran farmers\n\nPlease RSVP below by November 11 or email stevie@buylocalfood.org. Dinner will be catered.  \nLoading… \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award 2016-70017-25423.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beginning-farmer-focus-group-2/
LOCATION:Rural Commonwealth\, 49 Conway Street\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20181101T153532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T153532Z
UID:28907-1542218400-1542225600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Social Media for Business
DESCRIPTION:This class with tell you how to start up and effectively use Facebook and Instagram. Bring your mobile phone\, laptop or tablet to the class. Computers will be available for use. Social media is a great way to promote your business! Learn how to do this successfully and promote your business for little or no money without a lot of time commitment. Classes are taught by JLBA Social Media And Marketing director Mimi Caban Ross. Preregistration is required for attendance by calling the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center at 413-354-1055\, or emailing MicheleK@hilltowncdc.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-social-media-for-business-2/
LOCATION:Hilltown CDC\, 387 Main Road\, Chesterfield\, MA\, 01012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181117
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20181015T183210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T183210Z
UID:28788-1542326400-1542412799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Registration Deadline: Farm Succession School
DESCRIPTION:Farm Succession School returns to New England. \nAmong farmers’ biggest challenges is planning for farm succession. The Farm Succession School provides farmers and farming couples looking toward retirement and farm transition with the structured and sustained support to make decisions\, engage their families\, and organize the legal and financial mechanics. \nTopics include goal setting\, estate planning\, retirement planning\, family communications\, taxes\, legal structures\, bringing on a successor\, and much more. \nA commitment of just three days over the winter months will allow farmers to develop a concrete plan for their farm business\, their land\, and their retirement. The program includes presentations\, group discussions and individual exercises\, with “homework” between sessions. \nFarmers who have participated loved the amount of attention they received and valued the trust and sharing that developed among the participants\, regardless of scale or type of enterprise. ‘It is a big relief to me! Thanks for the push to get it done! The course was well worthwhile\,” shared one farmer. “A must do! Definitely would recommend it. Well worth the time!” commented another. Read more of what farmers had to say. \nTwo Locations! Open to farmers in all New England states. Farm Succession School is a three-session program; from 10:00am – 3:30pm. \nWarwick\, Rhode Island:\nDecember 11\, 2018; January 9\, 2019; and February 8\, 2019 \nBedford\, New Hampshire:\nDecember 12\, 2018; January 10\, 2019; and February 7\, 2019 \nThe fee is $300 per farmer or farm couple. This includes lunch\, refreshments and materials. Participants will get $200 back toward additional succession-related advising. \nInstructors include: \nJon Jaffe\nFarm Business Consultant\nFarm Credit East\njon.jaffe@farmcrediteast.com \nKathy Ruhf\nSenior Advisor\nLand For Good\nkathy@landforgood.org \nAn attorney with expertise in succession planning in each state. \nFor more information or to register\, go to landforgood.org/events. Deadline to register is November 16th. Space is limited!  \nSponsored by Land For Good
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/registration-deadline-farm-succession-school/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20180904T205033Z
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UID:28401-1542546000-1542556800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Native Arrangements
DESCRIPTION:This session uses native plant material gathered from Nasami Farm to create a beautiful arrangement for the home or a centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table. Participants walk the farm and learn the best practices for collecting plant materials\, then create a unique display piece in the classroom. Bring pruners and a container or vase.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/native-arrangements/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20181101T154008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T154008Z
UID:28912-1542639600-1542646800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Intro to Quickbooks
DESCRIPTION:New to Quickbooks? See if Quickbooks is right for you. Taught by Dorine Lasky\, accountant\, bookkeeper\, and tax preparer with over 25 years experience in the field\, and is currently a self employed tax adviser. Preregistration is required for attendance by calling the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center at 413-354-1055\, or emailing MicheleK@hilltowncdc.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-intro-to-quickbooks-2/
LOCATION:Village Enterprise Center\, 26 Main Street\, Chester\, MA\, 01011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20181016T203413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T203413Z
UID:28811-1543339800-1543350600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Selling to Everyone: A Workshop for Farmers' Market Managers\, Vendors\, and Staff
DESCRIPTION:CISA invites farmers’ market managers\, staff\, and vendors to come to together and identify how your farmers’ market can attract more customers and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. \nWorkshops will be held in three locations : \n\nTuesday\, November 27th 5:30-8:30 at Max’s Tavern: 1000 W Columbus Ave.\, Springfield\, MA 01105 (Dinner catered by Max’s Tavern)\nWednesday\, November 28th 5:30-8:30 at 17- Main St.\, Greenfield (next to Green Fields Market)\nThursday\, November 29th 5:30-8:30 at Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St.\n\nParticipants will identify their farmers’ markets’ mission and core values and assess which potential customers do and do not currently attend the market. This will help make your market even more welcoming and ultimately attract and retain loyal market customers. \nAnticipate Outcomes Include: \n\nRecognize the community culture and demographics served by your market\nCreate quality customer service and behaviors that draw in and adapt to a diversity of customer needs\nIdentify new practice to implement for the upcoming market season\n\nMarket managers\, staff\, and vendors are strongly encouraged to attend one session as a group and there will be opportunities for discussion together. Each session is limited to 20 participants. \nPlease RSVP below by Monday November 19th. For questions email zoey@buylocalfood.org or call 413-665-7100. Dinner will be served at each location. \n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/selling-to-everyone-a-workshop-for-farmers-market-managers-vendors-and-staff/
LOCATION:Max’s Tavern\, 1000 Columbus Ave.\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20181016T203812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T203812Z
UID:28814-1543426200-1543437000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Selling to Everyone: A Workshop for Farmers' Market Managers\, Vendors\, and Staff
DESCRIPTION:CISA invites farmers’ market managers\, staff\, and vendors to come to together and identify how your farmers’ market can attract more customers and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. \nWorkshops will be held in three locations : \n\nTuesday\, November 27th 5:30-8:30 at Max’s Tavern: 1000 W Columbus Ave.\, Springfield\, MA 01105 (Dinner catered by Max’s Tavern)\nWednesday\, November 28th 5:30-8:30 at 17- Main St.\, Greenfield (next to Green Fields Market)\nThursday\, November 29th 5:30-8:30 at Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St.\n\nParticipants will identify their farmers’ markets’ mission and core values and assess which potential customers do and do not currently attend the market. This will help make your market even more welcoming and ultimately attract and retain loyal market customers. \nAnticipate Outcomes Include: \n\nRecognize the community culture and demographics served by your market\nCreate quality customer service and behaviors that draw in and adapt to a diversity of customer needs\nIdentify new practice to implement for the upcoming market season\n\nMarket managers\, staff\, and vendors are strongly encouraged to attend one session as a group and there will be opportunities for discussion together. Each session is limited to 20 participants. \nPlease RSVP below by Monday November 19th. For questions email zoey@buylocalfood.org or call 413-665-7100. Dinner will be served at each location. \n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/selling-to-everyone-a-workshop-for-farmers-market-managers-vendors-and-staff-2/
LOCATION:170 Main St.\, Greenfield\, MA\, 170 Main St.\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20181016T204002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T204002Z
UID:28817-1543512600-1543523400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Selling to Everyone: A Workshop for Farmers' Market Managers\, Vendors\, and Staff
DESCRIPTION:CISA invites farmers’ market managers\, staff\, and vendors to come to together and identify how your farmers’ market can attract more customers and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. \nWorkshops will be held in three locations : \n\nTuesday\, November 27th 5:30-8:30 at Max’s Tavern: 1000 W Columbus Ave.\, Springfield\, MA 01105 (Dinner catered by Max’s Tavern)\nWednesday\, November 28th 5:30-8:30 at 17- Main St.\, Greenfield (next to Green Fields Market)\nThursday\, November 29th 5:30-8:30 at Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St.\n\nParticipants will identify their farmers’ markets’ mission and core values and assess which potential customers do and do not currently attend the market. This will help make your market even more welcoming and ultimately attract and retain loyal market customers. \nAnticipate Outcomes Include: \n\nRecognize the community culture and demographics served by your market\nCreate quality customer service and behaviors that draw in and adapt to a diversity of customer needs\nIdentify new practice to implement for the upcoming market season\n\nMarket managers\, staff\, and vendors are strongly encouraged to attend one session as a group and there will be opportunities for discussion together. Each session is limited to 20 participants. \nPlease RSVP below by Monday November 19th. For questions email zoey@buylocalfood.org or call 413-665-7100. Dinner will be served at each location. \n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/selling-to-everyone-a-workshop-for-farmers-market-managers-vendors-and-staff-3/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T102933
CREATED:20180904T211345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T211345Z
UID:28404-1543572000-1543593600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Meadows 1-2-3
DESCRIPTION:No one can grow an instant meadow\, but this one-day seminar builds partipants’ understanding of what it takes to create and maintain a meadow. Appropriate for those interested in starting a meadow or in improving an existing one. Extensive resource material included. Bring a bag lunch.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/meadows-1-2-3/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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