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Description: This workshop is Part 1 of a 2-part soils workshop, but you do not need to attend both parts. Part 2 will be held in Brattleboro, VT on February 28, 2019. Click here for information about Part 2: Soil Health, Cover Cropping, & Nutrient Management Planning. Attendees of Part 1 of this workshop will: Learn about soil […]
$30
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Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series Tuesday, February 26, 12:00 PM EST: Entity Governance for Business & Nonprofits. Transacational Law Clinics of Harvard Law School. Register here.
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What: Green Industry Job Fair Where: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough, Massachusetts When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 PM & Wednesday, February 27, 2019 ~ 9 am – 12 PM Cost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required Stay Updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/501119310399372/ Who will job seekers meet at the Job Fair? […] |
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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 […]
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What: Green Industry Job Fair Where: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough, Massachusetts When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 PM & Wednesday, February 27, 2019 ~ 9 am – 12 PM Cost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required Stay Updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/501119310399372/ Who will job seekers meet at the Job Fair? […]
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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) This 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, […] |
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Description This 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. Attendees of […] |
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Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series Pruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Led by Ms. Sonia Schloemann UMass Cold Spring Orchard, 391 Sabin Street, Belchertown, MA Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste, […]
$45
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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 […]
$45 – $55
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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 […]
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QUICKBOOKS FOR FARMERS COURSE STARTING SOON Get 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. […]
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Description: Have 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 […]
$30
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Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series Tuesday, March 5, 12:00 PM EST: Legal Considerations of Agricultural Easements. Beth Boepple, BCM Environment and Land Law. Register here. |
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Please note that the previous date of February 13th has been rescheduled to March 6th Location: Bueno Social Studio @ Greenspace Cowork, 289 Main St. 3rd Floor (Above Hawks and Reed)/ Greenfield This workshop will outline what we consider to the be three very important "channels" when connecting with your customer base online. […] |
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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 […] |
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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 – $25
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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. Program Code: HOR3904 Instructor: Alexis Doshas Fee: $92 (Member) / $109 (Nonmember) Limit: 16 Certificate: Core: HD; Elective: […]
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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 […]
$35 – $45
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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 […] |
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Monday, March 11, 2019 8:30 am to 1 pm (Snow Date: March 13, 2019) Properly managing your existing pasture Topics: Grazing management, forage calculations, pasture design and infrastructure A 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 […] |
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Description: Attendees of this workshop will: Learn the basic components of a Massachusetts Commonwealth Quality Program food safety plan. Practice writing a standard operating procedure for common on-farm activities to improve efficiency and food safety on your farm. Prepare a water distribution map, which is required for your CQP food safety plan. Learn methods of […]
$30
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Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series Tuesday, 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.
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Bookkeeping for Farmers Part 2 Tuesday, March 12, 2:00-5:00PM In 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 […] |
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Location: CISA Office, 1 Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield, MA For 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 […] |
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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 […]
$40
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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. Date: March 14, 2019 Location: Webinar Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST We will share […] |
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NOFA-NH 17th Annual Winter Conference REGISTER HERE Bonus! Register by 3/10 to win a $50 Fedco gift card Saturday, March 16th 2019 Merrimack Valley High School 106 Village Street, Concord, NH 03303 with Ben Hartman as keynote & presenter For directions to Merrimack Valley High School click here 50+ Workshops Green Market Fair Organic & Locally Sourced […]
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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 […]
$65 – $75
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Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series Fruit Tree Grafting: A Hands-on Workshop Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. led by Dr. Wes Autio UMass Cold Spring Orchard, 391 Sabin Street, Belchertown, MA Many people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting - they are not […]
$100
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Location: The Food Bank of Western MA, 97 North Hatfield Road, Hatfield As 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. Buyers, distributors, and brokers play a crucial role as intermediaries - […] |
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Introduction to Holistic Financial Planning Tuesday, March 19, 2:00-5:00PM Holistic Management is a values based decision making framework that helps us optimize our work toward social, economic and ecological wellbeing. This course introduces the important ideas in Holistic Financial planning- planning for profit first, sorting expenditures for impact, testing strategies, and proactively monitoring leading indicators […] |
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Join a workshop discussion of native plant selection, site assessment, and methods for choosing the right plant for the right place. Native plants offer a higher rate of success, as these plants are well-suited for the Northeastern climate, soil conditions, and environment. They require less maintenance and fertilizer, and permit more time to enjoy the […]
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Join a workshop discussion of native plant selection, site assessment, and methods for choosing the right plant for the right place. Native plants offer a higher rate of success, as these plants are well-suited for the Northeastern climate, soil conditions, and environment. They require less maintenance and fertilizer, and permit more time to enjoy the […] |
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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. Program Code: HOR8001 Instructor: Kathy Connolly Fee: $80 (Member) […] |
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This workshop covers complementary sprays backed by biodiversity and soil health to set the stage for successfully growing tree fruit here. Learn how fungal disease becomes manageable with wise variety choices and enhanced soil biology. Even major insect challenges can be resolved safely. Bring a bag lunch. Members: $110, Non-Members: $125 Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 […]
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Food Connects will hold its annual Local Food Trade Show on Wednesday, March 27 from 2:30 to 5:30 pm at Stonewall Farm. This event brings together local farmers, producers, and wholesale buyers from southern Vermont and New Hampshire. Even though this area is abundant in high quality, locally produced food, it is sometimes difficult for […] |
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Think a wildfire can’t burn in New England? Think again. This class covers fire history in New England and discusses native plant adaptions and responses to fire. After an indoor portion examining plant adaptions through case studies, we move outdoors to the Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area, where we investigate the signs of wildfire in […]
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Please join local artists, neighbors, and fellow farmers in celebration of all their hard work to produce fresh, quality food to sustain us. |