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SUMMARY:Running a Food Business from your Home // Dirigiendo un negocio de alimentos desde tu casa
DESCRIPTION:leer en español\n\nDo you have an idea for a new food business? Have you been growing or making food for friends and family and want to take it to the next level? Have you been working for a food business\, but you want to be better prepared to take on a decision-making role? \nWe can help! \nSessions are open to anyone and free to attend! PLUS\, if you self identify as BIPOC or low-income\, or if you need interpretation into English\, you are eligible to get: \n\n$30 – $60 per workshop\nInterpretation and/or translation\nUp to five hours of free one-on-one coaching on any topic(s) of your choice\n\n  \nWednesday November 15th\, 6-7:30 online \nRegister by November 8 here \nYes\, you can run a food business out of your own home kitchen! Bri Dupras from Franklin Regional Council of Governments will cover the MA cottage industry food laws\, and talk about how to get your home kitchen certified. We’ll also cover how you can sell foods you make at home and which permits you need. \n\n\n¿Tiene una idea para un nuevo negocio de alimentos? ¿Ha estado cultivando o preparando alimentos para amigos y familiares y quiere llevarlo al siguiente nivel? ¿Ha estado trabajando para una empresa de alimentos\, pero quiere estar mejor preparado para asumir un papel de toma de decisiones? \n¡Podemos ayudar! \n¡Las sesiones están abiertas a cualquier persona y son gratuitas! ADEMÁS\, si se identifica como BIPOC o de bajos ingresos\, o si necesita interpretación al inglés\, es elegible para obtener: \n\n$30 – $60 por taller\nInterpretación y/o traducción\nHasta cinco horas de asesoramiento individual gratuito sobre cualquier tema de su elección\n\n  \n15 de noviembre 6-7:30pm \nRegístrese antes de 8 noviembre aquí  \nSí\, ¡puede administrar un negocio de alimentos desde la cocina de su propia casa! Bri Dupras del Consejo Regional de Gobiernos de Franklin cubrirá las leyes alimentarias de la industria artesanal de Massachusetts y hablará sobre cómo obtener la certificación de la cocina de su hogar. También cubriremos cómo puede vender alimentos que prepara en casa y qué permisos necesita. \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.nofamass.org/event/running-a-food-business-from-your-home-dirigiendo-un-negocio-de-alimentos-desde-tu-casa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Online,Spanish Language
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hampshire College Food Policy Council":MAILTO:foodpolicycouncil@collaborative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T190000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Soils & Climate Smart Farming
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Mothers Out Front for a great opportunity to learn about soil health as a climate solution as a part of our Climate Action Challenge. NOFA/Mass has been a leader in the state promoting soil carbon sequestration\, climate resilient farming practices\, and also helped to pass the Healthy Soil Action Plan. Come learn about our work at the state level\, hear from our Massachusetts climate-smart farms\, and be a climate advocate through your food & farm choices. \nRegister Online Now\n  \nAbout \nThis event is being held as both a collaboration with Mother’s out Front to highlight the importance of soil health in our communities\, and on the behalf of the Climate Action Challenge. The challenge: to raise $20\,000 this November so we can continue to support climate resilient programming. Donate today!  \nWe have exciting projects in the works that focus on better climate choices for growers. What we need is unrestricted funding for everyday expenses so that our big projects run smoothly. We are excited to share plans\, programs and stories with you about our work towards a better future. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with our happenings. \n  \nAbout the Instructors: \nRuben Parilla (he/him) is the Soil Technical Coordinator for NOFA/Mass and trained in microscopic soil microbial identification through the Soil Food Web School. He is a Certified Lab Tech and studied Environmental Design at the University of Puerto Rico. Rubén has 15 years’ experience working at different capacities in the environmental laboratory industry. He has been performing soil carbon proxy testing\, soil health assessments\, soil chemical analysis\, and soil microbiological evaluations for NOFA/Mass over the past year and has extensive experience farming and working with farmers\, including beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers.  \nAnnemarie Walsh – Langwater Farm\, North Easton\, MA.  \nAnnemarie manages the wash & pack at Langwater Farm in North Easton\, MA.   \nChuck Currie of Freedom Food Farm manages grain & compost production as well as the livestock. He has farmed for over 15 years and has taught many workshops on organic\, regenerative farming in New England. \nChuck studied biochemistry and chemistry for two years at UMass Amherst before taking a sustainable agriculture course\, visiting a small farm run by someone not much older than him\, and instantly realizing he had wanted to be a farmer his entire life. After completing a B.S. in Plant\, Soil\, and Insect Science in 2005\, he worked at Red Fire Farm in Granby\, MA for three years before starting his own farm in Vermont. After four years farming in Vermont\, Chuck moved back to southeastern Massachusetts with the goal of providing equal access to good food in more urban communities\, and to be closer to family and friends. He started Freedom Food Farm in 2012 on leased land in Johnston\, RI and began leasing land to farm in Raynham\, MA in 2014. \nCost:  \nFree. We are hosting this webinar in the spirit of our Climate Action Challenge. Please consider donating. \nAccessibility: \nSubtitles will be enabled \nRegister Online Now\n  \nQuestions? \nContact Hannah at hannah@nofamass.org
URL:https://www.nofamass.org/event/healthy-soils-climate-smart-farming/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Challenge,NOFA/Mass Event,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOFA/Mass Ed Events":MAILTO:events@nofamass.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T080000
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SUMMARY:ACRES 2023 ECO-AG Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register for the ACRES 2023 ECO-AG Conference and Trade Show and Save! Exclusive 15% Discount for NOFA/Mass Members and Subscribers. \n  \nThe Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show sets the standard for agriculture education with the volume of useful\, practical and measurable information you will learn on site. From our intensive all-day Eco-Ag U sessions that start our conference to our shorter workshops on Day 3 and 4\, each has a very specific ROI that you will be able to apply immediately back at your farm. In addition\, our keynote speakers are changing the world\, and help us connect the work we do in our operations to the global goal of a healthy\, mature society. \nWhen you join us in December\, you will get an experience to connect the dots between ecology and economics. This connection between economy and ecology extends into the roots of our organization\, as we were founded by an economist\, Charles Walters. This year\, we will build upon that\, featuring talented new speakers who are breaking into the eco-agriculture community\, while hosting the stalwart voices who helped shape and mold the modern methods we apply today. From cover cropping to soil testing to fertilization tactics to livestock integration and beyond\, we cover what you need to know to build strong soil health. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show from December 4-7: \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.nofamass.org/event/acres-2023-eco-ag-conference/
LOCATION:Northern Kentucky Convention Center\, Covington\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,Farming
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Bi-Monthly Community Call
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our Soil Health Calls! These calls are every other even month and designed to provide a platform for farmers\, researchers\, and experts to share their knowledge\, experiences\, and insights on soil health. Our aim is to create a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about improving soil health. \nOur calls will cover a range of topics related to soil health\, including soil biology\, organic matter\, nutrient management\, and any topic of relevance to the NOFA community and beyond. We will also have guest speakers who will share their expertise and insights on the latest developments in the field. \n  \n  \nThe calls will take place on the first Monday of every other month at 7 pm EST. We encourage you to join us and be a part of this exciting community. \n  \nTopic: Soil Health Community Calls \nTime: Oct 2\, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nEvery 2 months on the First Mon\, until Aug 5\, 2024\, 6 occurrence(s) \nOct 2\, 2023 07:00 PM \nDec 4\, 2023 07:00 PM \nFeb 5\, 2024 07:00 PM \nApr 1\, 2024 07:00 PM \nJun 3\, 2024 07:00 PM \nAug 5\, 2024 07:00 PM \n  \n  \nWe look forward to connecting with you and sharing our passion for soil health. \n  \nPlease join by clicking on the link below. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83669999542?pwd=bUF6cTlQSHZGMzROcjdoMmd2cGJoUT09 \n  \nMeeting ID: 836 6999 9542 \nPasscode: 114054 \n  \n— \nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. \nMonthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAlde2rpjkvE9cbot51MMveFsEvDtOy6jkR/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGspjkuGdyXtRCERpwIGojoLOnxiHpYj_penhDxVnF-TxXzEPFnJJZrP8GG \n  \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+13092053325\,\,83669999542#\,\,\,\,*114054# US \n+13126266799\,\,83669999542#\,\,\,\,*114054# US (Chicago) \n  \n— \n  \nDial by your location \n\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n  \nMeeting ID: 836 6999 9542 \nPasscode: 114054 \n  \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdyiFYWvNZ \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nofamass.org/event/soil-health-bi-monthly-community-call-2/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOFA/Mass Ed Events":MAILTO:events@nofamass.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T090000
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SUMMARY:Large Animals & The Farm Organism
DESCRIPTION:The ideal biodynamic farm is a self-contained individuality to which cows contribute milk\, meat\, and soil fertility. Megan Durney shares about the essential nature of the animal\, and Kim Vaughan covers the basics of biodynamic dairy herd management\, including rotational grazing and pasture management. The day includes a visit to our herd\, cow barn\, and dairy\, the only one in Rockland County. \nAs Farm Manager\, Megan coordinates the daily work on our farm\, and is an instructor in our One-Year Part-Time Training. She takes a leading role in planning and carrying out our annual Plant Sale and each season’s vegetable production. She directs our seed saving\, herb growing\, and herbal product production\, manages our CSA\, Farm Stand\, and sales to other outlets. Megan is a board member of the Nature Institute and Biodynamic Demeter Alliance (BDA). Megan joined the Pfeiffer Center as an intern in 2006\, and became a staff member in 2010. In 2014-2015\, she studied seed saving under Harald Hoven at Raphael Garden in Fair Oaks\, CA. \nAs Herdsperson and Dairy Manager\, Kim heads up the only dairy herd in Rockland County. In addition to supporting all aspects of farm operations and administration\, she is an active member of the Fellowship Community’s Administrative Circle and Community Council. Kim first met biodynamics at a year-long course with Harald Hoven at Raphael Garden in Fair Oaks\, CA. She soon joined their CSA and became a star volunteer\, serving on the steering committee\, organizing fundraisers\, and milking the cows on weekends. In 2016\, Kim stepped away from Waldorf kindergarten teaching to become a full-time apprentice at Raphael Garden\, followed by a summer at Fulcrum Farm in Grass Valley\, CA\, where she helped tend a small herd of Scottish Highland cows. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.nofamass.org/event/large-animals-the-farm-organism/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Threefold Community Farm":MAILTO:hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org
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SUMMARY:37th Annual  NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 37th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Connections & Collaborations\n\nVisit our Event Page for the latest details & registration. \nFind information about Sponsorship here.
URL:https://www.nofamass.org/event/37th-annual-nofa-mass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, Worcester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:NOFA/Mass Event
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