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SUMMARY:April 3rd is Agriculture Day at the Statehouse!
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Agriculture Day is the one day a year where farmers come together to focus legislative attention on our industry.  On the one hand\, it’s a celebration that recognizes the hard work and many diverse products produced across the Commonwealth; but it’s also an important opportunity for us to have our voices heard and make our issues known to the legislative body.  We strongly encourage each of you to reach out to your local representatives and let them know what matters to you.  What challenges does your business face? What opportunities are on the horizon? How can they be of help?
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/april-3rd-save-the-date-agriculture-day-at-the-statehouse/
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SUMMARY:Walk at Dwelly Farm Conservation Area Templeton\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Emily Merlino\, Stewardship Manager for NCLT will discuss what has been done to improve the property and what has been successful so far. She will be joined by Tom Ashton\, a trained forester and board member of WCCD\, who will also provide some insight into the forest health and share a forestry perspective to add to the pollinator habitat and invasive removal aspects of the walk. (Walk will take place 10:00-11:30AM.) \nRegister here. \nNorth County Land Trust’s Dwelly Farm Conservation Area has been a years long habitat improvement project to create a native haven for flora and fauna in Templeton\, MA. The goal from the start has been to create improved native habitat for native plants and animals on what once was a dairy farm\, left alone to grow a hearty crop of invasive glossy buckthorn and poor quality pine. For the last 4 years focus has been on removing invasives and planting native wildflowers\, bushes\, and trees to bolster native habitat across the property.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/7577/
LOCATION:Dwelly Frarm Conservation Area\, Barre Road\, Templeton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T160000
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SUMMARY:Soil Amendments for Organic Farms with NOFA Mass
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss a soil-health based approach to using soil amendments on organic farms. \nWe’ll review the OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) list and go over common misconceptions about restricted and listed materials. We’ll also discuss how to use various soil health assessments to determine what amendments your farm needs and how to identify appropriate organic options: \n\nStandard soil test and Saturated Paste Test – chemical mineral content\nBiological Assessment – microbial life\nSoil Health Assessment – physical aspects\n\nYou’ll leave equipped with the knowledge about which soil tests to do and when\, and what the tests will tell you about your soil health and amendment applications. Join us to gain the confidence to craft the right amendments plan for your farm this year. \nAbout the Instructors: \nLaura Davis is a Soil Technical Assistance provider and TOPP Coordinator with NOFA/Mass. She is also an organic certifier with Baystate Organic Certifiers.  Laura has served on the NOFA/Mass Board of Directors since 2011\, as well as the Co-President for the NOFA Interstate Council. \nIn 2014\, Laura joined the NOFA/Mass staff\, assisting farmers with their organic certification questions\, and then joined the Soil Technical Assistance team in 2017 doing soil test analysis. For over 10 years\, Laura ran Long Life Farm in Hopkinton\, MA\, along with her husband Donald Sutherland\, growing certified organic vegetables in a no-till regenerative system. \nAbout the Project: \nNOFA/Mass is proud to be a Core Partner in the Northeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources. Farmer-to-farmer mentorship\, workshops\, webinars\, field days\, technical assistance\, and other educational events will offer opportunities to learn about organic production\, the certification process\, market opportunities\, and more. Read more and sign up to be a mentor or transitioning farmer mentee on the TOPP website. \nRegister Here \nAccessibility: \nThis online event will be presented in English\, with Spanish interpretation. \nView event page in English  \nVer la pagina en español 
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/soil-amendments-for-organic-farms-with-nofa-mass/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000
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SUMMARY:Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores
DESCRIPTION:“When you move well\, you work well.” \nIn-person workshop at Hancock Shaker Village\nLimited to 15 students (Sorry\, no drop-ins!)\nCost: $20 Members\, $30 Non-members \nLabor-Movement believes that when you move well\, you work well. Our mission is to help farmers\, fishermen\, landscapers\, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health and wellness\, increase efficiency and extend longevity in a season or career. \nOur mission is to help farmers\, fishermen\, landscapers\, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health and wellness\, increase efficiency and extend longevity in a season or career. \nMovement Workshops address BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns related to farm tasks to increase productivity and help decrease workplace injuries.  Time will be spent in an interactive atmosphere moving through basic movement patterns. Every attendee will leave with tips focused on ways to improve their overall movement patterning and work-related well-being. Time will be allotted for questions and some detailed discussion. Learn more about Cynthia’s mission at: https://www.labor-movement.com/ \nCynthia Flores founded Labor-Movement LLC in 2020 with the mission of working with farmers and farmworkers to train body mechanics and movement patterns used in farming.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/labor-movement-with-cynthia-flores/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 34 Lebanon Mountain Rd.\, Hancock\, MA\, 01237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
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SUMMARY:Urban Producers\, Public Invited to Attend April Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting urban producers\, innovative producers\, and other stakeholders to virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on April 10 from 2-4 p.m. Eastern. \nMeeting details can be viewed in the Federal Register Notice. Written comments can be submitted via UrbanAgricultureFederalAdvisoryCommittee@usda.gov by April 24 at 11:59 p.m. The Committee will deliberate and vote on proposed recommendations and address public comments during the meeting. USDA will share the agenda between 24 to 48 hours prior to the meeting on the Committee’s webpage. \nThe Committee is managed by the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production and was established through the 2018 Farm Bill and is part of a broad USDA investment in urban agriculture. \nLearn more or register.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/urban-producers-public-invited-to-attend-april-meeting-of-federal-advisory-committee-for-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T160000
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SUMMARY:APR Landowner Webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you farm or own APR land\, please join Commissioner Randle and the APR Stewardship Team for a webinar covering policies\, guidelines and resources relevant to APR constituents. RSVP in advance\, here. \nPlease send your Q&A in advance to Kristina.Smith@mass.gov \nFor translation/interpretation services\, please submit your request to Rebecca.Davidson@mass.gov by March 26th. Requests made after March 26th will be considered but may not be possible to fill. \nIf you require assistance to participate in this meeting you may submit a reasonable accommodation request to MDAR’s ADA Coordinator. In your request\, please include a description of the accommodation you will need with as much detail as possible. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please note that last minute requests will be accepted\, but we may be unable to fulfill the request. Please send your requests to: Gabriella Knight\, ADA and Diversity Manager at Gabriella.Knight@mass.gov or call (857)-268-0629. This webinar will be available to watch as a recording after the live event.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/apr-landowner-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T150000
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SUMMARY:First Annual Massachusetts Agricultural Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Coordinated by MDAR at Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Building\, Westboro.   State and federal agencies\, as well as agricultural service providers\, to provide the farming community resource information – ‘One Stop Shopping’ on programs and services including grant information. Questions: Mary.Jordan@mass.gov.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/first-annual-massachusetts-agricultural-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Building\, Westboro\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Key Recommendations from New Forest Service Report
DESCRIPTION:A new report released last month\, Beyond the “Illusion of Preservation”\, reveals the imbalance in wood production and consumption in New England and presents a suite of strategies to address this imbalance. The study\, conducted by researchers at the University of Vermont\, Harvard Forest\, Conservation Science Partners\, University of Massachusetts\, and Brandeis University\, calls for increased forest protection\, reduced wood consumption\, and expansion of ecological forestry practices across the region.  \nThe report makes three key recommendations to be achieved by 2060: permanently protect 70% of New England’s landscape with at least 10% of the landscape in passively managed wild lands and 60% in actively managed forests; reduce consumption of lumber and paper by 25% while meeting urgent housing needs and increasing recycling; and expand the practice of ecological forestry and shift production to more durable wood products. This approach would enable New England to focus on conserving more forestland while also meeting forest products needs locally. \nLearn more about the report during an online panel discussion on April 17 at 12pm\, featuring coauthors Paul Catanzaro\, Dr. Caitlin Littlefield\, and Dr. Tony D’Amato\, hosted by the Northern Forest Center. \nRead the report here \nRegister for the webinar here
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/webinar-on-key-recommendations-from-new-forest-service-report/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T193000
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SUMMARY:Soil Carbon Amendment Webinar with American Farmland Trust
DESCRIPTION:Have you been growing cover crops year after year and still aren’t seeing soil organic matter increase? Are you tired of soil moisture swings\, seeing water puddle on your fields\, and watching your crops and pastures dry up a few weeks later? Do you worry that you’re not getting the most out of your fertilizer investments? If the answer to any of these questions is yes\, you may be interested in the Soil Carbon Amendment (SCA) webinar hosted by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Health Subcommittee and American Farmland Trust (AFT). \nThis webinar is designed for farmers and technical service providers. Please register by Monday\, April 15th\, to learn how the Soil Carbon Amendment can help you advance towards your soil organic matter goals. \nQuestions? Contact Caro Roszell at croszell@farmland.org\, (413)-206-7169 \nRegister here
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/soil-carbon-amendment-webinar-with-american-farmland-trust/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T160000
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CREATED:20240404T201200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T123121Z
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SUMMARY:USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program Applicant Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Potential partners are invited to propose RCPP projects where NRCS and partners co-invest in impactful and innovative solutions to on-farm\, watershed\, and regional natural resource concerns. This webinar will provide general information for applicants submitting proposals. The same material will be covered at both webinars followed by a question and answer session.  \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/usda-regional-conservation-partnership-program-applicant-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T160000
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SUMMARY:No-till Gardens and Farms: Healthy Soil\, Heal Climate
DESCRIPTION:An experiential learning packed afternoon suitable to farmers or enthusiastic gardeners seeking to learn and use no-till methods that use simple tools\, build healthy soil\, reduce labor and cost inputs\, and promote climate resilience. A perfect time of year to learn and introduce several techniques that build healthy soil. Led by Seeds of Solidarity farmer\, co-founder Ricky Baruc\, known for his no-till farming successes and invigorating teaching style. Pre-registration required. Sliding scale: $35 to $60. \nVisit Seeds of Solidarity’s website for more information.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/no-till-gardens-and-farms-healthy-soil-heal-climate/
LOCATION:Seeds of Soildarity\, Orange\, MA
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