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SUMMARY:Farmland Access & Transfer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 30% of New England’s farmers are likely to exit farming in the next 10+ years\, and 9 out of 10 of them are farming without a young farmer alongside. At the same time\, access to land is one of the biggest challenges for beginning farmers in New England. Farmers\, landowners\, and farm advocates are invited to the fourth annual Farmland Access & Transfer Conference on December 3\, 2018 at the Augusta Civic Center\, Augusta ME co-hosted by Maine Farmland Trust and Land For Good. Learn strategies for tackling succession planning and incorporating a conservation easement into your farm access or transfer plan\, plus how to find and secure farmland of your own\, negotiate a good lease agreement\, and more. It’s the largest conference in the region focused solely on land access. For more information or to register\, go to mainefarmlandtrust.org/access-2018.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmland-access-transfer-conference/
LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181205
DTSTAMP:20260519T094248
CREATED:20181127T165059Z
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SUMMARY:High Tunnel Production Conference
DESCRIPTION:Want to fine-tune your high tunnel crop production? This conference is for high tunnel vegetable growers and agricultural service providers of all experience levels. There will be plenty of opportunities to share expertise and learn from one another. 3.5 PAT credits for Dec 3\, 5 PAT credits for Dec 4. UMass Extension Educator Katie Campbell-Nelson will be there offering one-on-one support to interpret UMass soil tests for high tunnels. For more information\, including a conference agenda\, please click here. \nWhen: December 3-4\, 2018 \nWhere: Manchester Downtown Hotel\, 700 Elm St.\, Manchester\, NH 03101 \nRegistration: Click here for attendance or trade show registration
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/high-tunnel-production-conference/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown\, 700 Elm Street\, Manchester\, MA\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T094248
CREATED:20181129T182747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T182747Z
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SUMMARY:Grants for Northeast Agriculture: The Ins and Outs of Finding and Applying for Grants\, Incentives and Cost-Shares
DESCRIPTION:Join Nathan Rudgers\, Director of Business Development for Farm Credit East\, and Janet McAllister\, Regional Professional Development Coordinator for Northeast SARE\, as they discuss grants\, incentives and cost-shares for Northeast agriculture. They will address grant availability and offerings\, how you should (or shouldn’t) apply\, and when to do it yourself vs. engaging a professional. \nThis webinar is free to all participants. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grants-for-northeast-agriculture-the-ins-and-outs-of-finding-and-applying-for-grants-incentives-and-cost-shares/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260519T094248
CREATED:20180920T185206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T185350Z
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SUMMARY:Quabbin Food Alliance Winter Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFor more information\, contact Kat Kowalski \nRegister here \nFor more information\, contact Kat Kowalski
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/quabbin-food-alliance-winter-gathering/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T094248
CREATED:20181101T154834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T154834Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Application Deadline: Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs (SARA)
DESCRIPTION:The Department invites responses from Massachusetts farmers who own or operate farm land under the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (“APR”) Program who wish to participate in Round 7 of the Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs Program (“Program”).  The purpose of the Program is to address stewardship or restoration issues on farmland resources in order to maximize productive agricultural use of the protected resource. \nFunding of up to $25\,000\, with a 15% match\, may be available for identified improvements that will help restore or enhance the protected land resources on an APR farm property. \nEligible uses of funds include contracted labor or equipment rental costs to clear land or reclaim inactive fields back to active cropland use such as: clearing vegetation\, removing rocks or stumps\, cutting back grown in field edges\, or reseeding or applying soil or crop amendments to inactive cropland or pastureland to bring it back into production.  Funding may be also be used to restore farm resources that have been negatively impacted by flooding\, erosion\, storms\, tornadoes and other natural disasters. \nThe deadline for applications is December 7\, 2018 by 4 PM\, and all projects must be completed by June 30\, 2019.  \nFind the application here:  www.mass.gov/media/1733661/download
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grant-application-deadline-stewardship-assistance-and-restoration-on-aprs-sara/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T094248
CREATED:20180904T211530Z
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SUMMARY:Propagating Native Plants From Seed: Part 1: Dormancy and Sowing Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Learn to propagate native plants from seed in this two-part\, hands-on workshop that focuses on practical methods for small-scale propagation. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and propagators with some experience. Take one or both classes. Part 1 explores seed biology\, overcoming dormancy\, and sowing techniques.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/propagating-native-plants-from-seed-part-1-dormancy-and-sowing-techniques/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181211
DTSTAMP:20260519T094248
CREATED:20181025T173816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T174136Z
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SUMMARY:The Farmer's Edge - On-Line Business Course + Consulting Collective
DESCRIPTION:This 10-week\, online course with consultant Julia Shanks is designed to give farmers the skills and tools needed to cultivate financially sustainable businesses. \nWhether you struggle to understand the economics of your business or just want to increase your farm’s profitability\, this course is for you! Each week\, you will delve into specific business topics that will help you maximize your farm’s profitability. \nGroup sessions begin in December 2018\, and meet on-line for 2 hours every week. The first hour is devoted to a specific business topic\, such as QuickBooks or Cash Flow Budgeting.  The remaining portion of each class is an open discussion for participants to ask specific questions about their businesses. \nRegister before November 15\, 2018 and receive $200 off the membership price. Just enter in the discount code: TFEearly \nFind more information and register here. \nNot a group person? Learn better by watching than reading? Sign up for my self-paced online course\,  The Farmer’s Office – Online. Julia turned the content of her book into 13 video topics\, such as QuickBooks\, Cash Flow Budgeting\, and Reading Financial Statements. \nStudents in either course can get live support by attending the regular live webinars as well as “office hours” where you can meet with Julia in a virtual conference room. \nBy the end of the program\, you’ll have the skills and tools you need to confidently grow your business and improve profitability. \nFeel free to call or email with questions: julia@juliashanks.com 617-945-8718
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-farmers-edge-on-line-business-course-consulting-collective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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