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SUMMARY:Serving the Land: A Veteran’s Guide to Farm Stays and Outdoor Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Monday evenings at 7:30 ET March 2 – 30 (virtual); August  workshops in person \nAre you a military veteran interested in agriculture? Join us as we explore farm stays and outdoor experience enterprises through an 11-session series that alternates between business-focused online classes and on-farm visits with an online option. \nIn our classroom sessions\, participants learn directly from farmers and agritourism leaders about the business of hosting guests on working farms. Each session provides practical tools\, examples\, and worksheets to help participants prepare for launching or expanding guest-based agritourism enterprises. See below for the schedule. \nDuring the summer\, participants will visit Nebraska operations that offer a range of outdoor experiences. These on-farm tours give veterans the chance to see firsthand how producers design guest activities\, manage visitor flow\, and build safe and welcoming spaces for recreation. \nStipends are available to cover approved expenses such as travel\, meals\, and child care. Individuals are welcome to attend with family members. For on-farm events\, physical accommodations may be made upon request. \nCost: Free for active military service members and military veterans \nWhen: March through August 2026 \nWhere: Online and participating farm stay locations across Nebraska (to be announced) \nRegistration required by March 16: Click here to register.\nQuestions/assistance with registering: Contact Kirstin Bailey\, kirstinb@cfra.org or 402.870.2390\, or Deborah Solie\, deborahs@cfra.org or 402.870.1133 \nProgramming is funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NIFA USDA Fund Award #2020-77028-32890. \nOnline class schedule for March\nAll live sessions start at 6:30 p.m. CT\, live classes meet every Monday in March \nMonday\, March 2 – Meet the Farmer\, Skills Assessment\, Farm Experiences\, and Budget Basics\nThis kickoff session introduces participants to the host farmer and each other. Participants will complete a skills and experience assessment and define the farm experience they want to offer\, focusing on customers\, setting\, and on-farm activities. The session also introduces budget basics through an outside presenter\, covering startup and seasonal costs and key financial considerations for experience-based farm enterprises. \nMonday\, March 9 – Risk Management\nParticipants will explore common risks with on-farm experiences\, including customer safety\, weather\, staffing\, and finances. The session uses real-world scenarios to help participants begin outlining a risk management approach suited to their operation. \nMonday\, March 16 – Holistic Goal Setting: From Vision to Action\nThis session helps participants align personal values with farm goals and translate those priorities into clear\, actionable steps for growth. Participants will consider how family members and key support people fit into their farm plans\, including roles\, expectations\, and capacity. The session introduces simple tools to set realistic goals\, track progress\, and adjust plans over time as their farm experience and circumstances evolve. \nMonday\, March 23\nTaxes and Recordkeeping: Simplifying Your Farm’s Finances\nThis session focuses on practical tax considerations and recordkeeping systems for all farms. Participants will review common deductions and draft a simple\, workable recordkeeping setup to support their operation throughout the season. \nMonday\, March 30 – AI & Digital Marketing for On-farm Experiences\nThis hands-on session introduces AI and digital tools that support marketing for on-farm experiences. Topics include content creation for social media\, website basics\, search visibility\, and simple automation tools to save time while staying connected with customers. \nOn-Demand Classes\nComplete at your own pace \nZoning and Insurance: Setting Your Farm Up for Success\nThis class covers zoning requirements and insurance considerations\, with practical guidance and checklists. \nNavigating Agritourism Laws: Protecting Your Farm and Customers\nThis session focuses on liability protection\, agritourism laws\, and operational permits using real-world examples.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/serving-the-land-a-veterans-guide-to-farm-stays-and-outdoor-experiences/2026-03-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition Seminar: Introduction to the New EOEEA/DCS Conservation Restriction Tracking System (CRTS)
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour\, online seminar by one of our lead conference sponsors is free and open to everyone\, even if you’re not attending the Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference on Friday\, March 13. \nThis talk by Sheri Widdis\, Denise Galvao\, and Tom McHugh of EEA will introduce the new Conservation Restriction Tracking System (CRTS)\, which is a new digital platform designed to streamline and modernize the submission and review process for Conservation Restrictions (CRs) to EEA- Division of Conservation Services (EEA-DCS). Through CRTS\, members of the public will be able to submit a CR\, monitor its progress\, and engage in the review process conducted by EEA-DCS. CRTS will assist EEA-DCS in ensuring that each CR is evaluated efficiently\, in a timely manner\, and for its public benefit\, a core priority of the EEA Secretariat & EEA-DCS. This workshop will provide an overview of CRTS functionality\, demonstrate its user interface\, and highlight how it supports both EEA -DCS and the broader community in advancing land protection efforts across the Commonwealth. \nRegister here
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/mltc-seminar-introduction-to-the-new-eoeea-dcs-conservation-restriction-tracking-system-crts/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Yale's Forest Forum: From Timber to Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday 12 – 1 pm through April 20  \nYale’s Forest Forum\, From Timber to Tomorrow: Old Challenges\, New Pressures\, Changing Paradigms continues with another series of webinars. \nSince the 1970s\, forestry has shifted from a primarily production-oriented enterprise or one of conservation to one centered on multifunctional landscapes\, ecological resilience\, and diverse social values. Through conversations with scholars\, historians\, practitioners\, and policymakers\, the series will trace changes in land\, labor\, and ownership. It will explore novel and evolving approaches to managing disturbances and environmental change\, and it will highlight the growing importance of ecosystem services in forest stewardship. Together\, these discussions will illuminate how people and forests continue to shape one another — and what that means for the next half-century of forestry. \nThe webinars are free\, but you must register. Click here to register.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/from-timber-to-tomorrow-old-challenges-new-pressures-changing-paradigms-yales-forest-forum-webinar-series-2/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T180000
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SUMMARY:Essex County Farmers and Farmland Owners: Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:March 4\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm in Topsfield\, MA \nDear Essex County Farmers and Farmland Owners\,  \nHave you thought about the future of your farmland? Want to learn how to plan for\, protect\, lease\, finance\, or pass on your farm?  \nEssex County Farm Bureau\, American Farmland Trust\, and Essex County Greenbelt invite you to join your fellow Essex County farmers\, landowners\, and farmer support organizations to learn about tools and resources for helping you put into motion your goals for your land. This special event will include speakers from American Farmland Trust\, Land For Good\, MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, Essex County Greenbelt\, The Carrot Project\, Metrowest Mediation Services\, The Bernardin Law Firm\, and more. There will be lots of time for questions\, networking\, and resource-sharing.  \nAdvance registration is required for this event that is capped at 40 farmers\, so reserve your spot now! There is no charge for the event or dinner. Reach out to Jamie Pottern\, jpottern@farmland.org or 413-240-4621 with any questions. \nPlease share this opportunity with your fellow farmers\, resource providers\, and networks!
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/planning-for-the-future-of-your-farm-workshop-dinner-topsfield-ma-essex-county/
LOCATION:Coolidge Hall at Topsfield Fairgrounds\, 207 Boston St.\, Topsfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:newsletter-events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T160000
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SUMMARY:Canopy Forest Forum
DESCRIPTION:The annual Canopy Forestry Forum will be held on March 5\, 2026\, at UMass Amherst Conference Center. Canopy is where forest landowners\, forestry professionals\, and others come together to explore practical\, climate-friendly land management strategies that strengthen both forests and communities. \nThis year’s theme is Rooted in Resilience\, where you will engage in peer-to-peer learning sessions led by experienced professionals and forestry experts who share real-world insights and innovative practices. Network with landowners to promote your business\, build partnerships\, and discover new opportunities in a changing market. Earn continuing education credits while exploring cost-share programs that help offset challenges tied to market uncertainty. Learn strategies that strengthen resiliency and build market stability and see how sustainable forestry continues to support local economies\, products\, and jobs. \nThe plenary opens with The Nature Conservancy’s Andy Finton discussing the past\, present and future of MA forests followed by Keynote Speaker David King\, retired Wildlife Biologist with the US Forest Service Northern Research Station\, who will share insights and lessons learned from more than 30 years of research and personal experience on the connection between biodiversity and forest management. Also\, come learn about what’s coming down the pike as climate change enables stressors to take the fast lane across the state. Mark S. Falkenberry\, Department of Conservation and Recreation will explore emerging forest health threats racing across Massachusetts from insects to fungi. Learn how to spot them early\, understand their impacts\, and prepare management strategies to protect your woods before it’s too late. \nRegistration is open through February 18\, 2026. The conference sells out each year\, so if you’re interested in attending\, register now! The registration fee of $25 includes the full day (9 am – 4 pm) conference\, lunch\, and parking in the Campus Center garage. Learn more by clicking here. \nReady to sign up? Click here to register.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/canopy-forest-forum/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst
CATEGORIES:newsletter-events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260121T163933Z
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SUMMARY:MLTC Seminar:  Saltmarshes: Protecting and Restoring These Vital Land and Seascapes
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour\, online seminars by one of our lead conference sponsors is free and open to everyone\, even if you’re not attending the Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference on Friday\, March 13. \nSaltmarshes are vital habitat for fish and wildlife and for coastal resilience for people and nature. To accelerate work on saltmarsh protection and restoration\, the Coastal Working Group of the Resilient Lands Conservation Coalition developed an actionable work plan. The Nature Conservancy\, the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management\, and BSC Group\, will share the objectives\, barriers\, needs\, and actions identified in the plan as well as a GIS analysis and tool to help identify where there are opportunities to protect and restore saltmarshes and to assist their migration due to increased storm activity and rising sea levels. \nRegister here
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/mltc-seminar-saltmarshes-protecting-and-restoring-these-vital-land-and-seascapes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:newsletter-events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T213000
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SUMMARY:Serving the Land: A Veteran’s Guide to Farm Stays and Outdoor Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Monday evenings at 7:30 ET March 2 – 30 (virtual); August  workshops in person \nAre you a military veteran interested in agriculture? Join us as we explore farm stays and outdoor experience enterprises through an 11-session series that alternates between business-focused online classes and on-farm visits with an online option. \nIn our classroom sessions\, participants learn directly from farmers and agritourism leaders about the business of hosting guests on working farms. Each session provides practical tools\, examples\, and worksheets to help participants prepare for launching or expanding guest-based agritourism enterprises. See below for the schedule. \nDuring the summer\, participants will visit Nebraska operations that offer a range of outdoor experiences. These on-farm tours give veterans the chance to see firsthand how producers design guest activities\, manage visitor flow\, and build safe and welcoming spaces for recreation. \nStipends are available to cover approved expenses such as travel\, meals\, and child care. Individuals are welcome to attend with family members. For on-farm events\, physical accommodations may be made upon request. \nCost: Free for active military service members and military veterans \nWhen: March through August 2026 \nWhere: Online and participating farm stay locations across Nebraska (to be announced) \nRegistration required by March 16: Click here to register.\nQuestions/assistance with registering: Contact Kirstin Bailey\, kirstinb@cfra.org or 402.870.2390\, or Deborah Solie\, deborahs@cfra.org or 402.870.1133 \nProgramming is funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NIFA USDA Fund Award #2020-77028-32890. \nOnline class schedule for March\nAll live sessions start at 6:30 p.m. CT\, live classes meet every Monday in March \nMonday\, March 2 – Meet the Farmer\, Skills Assessment\, Farm Experiences\, and Budget Basics\nThis kickoff session introduces participants to the host farmer and each other. Participants will complete a skills and experience assessment and define the farm experience they want to offer\, focusing on customers\, setting\, and on-farm activities. The session also introduces budget basics through an outside presenter\, covering startup and seasonal costs and key financial considerations for experience-based farm enterprises. \nMonday\, March 9 – Risk Management\nParticipants will explore common risks with on-farm experiences\, including customer safety\, weather\, staffing\, and finances. The session uses real-world scenarios to help participants begin outlining a risk management approach suited to their operation. \nMonday\, March 16 – Holistic Goal Setting: From Vision to Action\nThis session helps participants align personal values with farm goals and translate those priorities into clear\, actionable steps for growth. Participants will consider how family members and key support people fit into their farm plans\, including roles\, expectations\, and capacity. The session introduces simple tools to set realistic goals\, track progress\, and adjust plans over time as their farm experience and circumstances evolve. \nMonday\, March 23\nTaxes and Recordkeeping: Simplifying Your Farm’s Finances\nThis session focuses on practical tax considerations and recordkeeping systems for all farms. Participants will review common deductions and draft a simple\, workable recordkeeping setup to support their operation throughout the season. \nMonday\, March 30 – AI & Digital Marketing for On-farm Experiences\nThis hands-on session introduces AI and digital tools that support marketing for on-farm experiences. Topics include content creation for social media\, website basics\, search visibility\, and simple automation tools to save time while staying connected with customers. \nOn-Demand Classes\nComplete at your own pace \nZoning and Insurance: Setting Your Farm Up for Success\nThis class covers zoning requirements and insurance considerations\, with practical guidance and checklists. \nNavigating Agritourism Laws: Protecting Your Farm and Customers\nThis session focuses on liability protection\, agritourism laws\, and operational permits using real-world examples.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/serving-the-land-a-veterans-guide-to-farm-stays-and-outdoor-experiences/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
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SUMMARY:Tri-State SARE Project Webinar Series - Forage Composition and Quality for Optimal Carcass Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Tri-State SARE project (funded through Northeast SARE and USDA) is a collaboration among the Universities of Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island. For over 14 years\, this project has helped farmers and the professionals who work with them learn more about raising healthy animals and the development & sustainable use of pasture. \n\nWe are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 2026 Tri-State SARE Project webinar series\, focusing on livestock carcass performance:\n\n\nFebruary 18: Animal Physiology’s Role in Carcass Performance\nMarch 10: Forage Composition and Quality for Optimal Carcass Performance\nApril 2: Nutritional Impacts on Carcass Performance and Meat Quality\nApril 14: Online Discussion Group\n\n\nAll events will be 10 am to 12 pm EST. Open to service providers and farmers. No fee to attend. Register in advance. \nQuestions? Visit https://livestock.extension.uconn.edu/sare/ or contact Rachel at rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/tri-state-sare-project-webinar-series-forage-composition-and-quality-for-optimal-carcass-performance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
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SUMMARY:Yale's Forest Forum: From Timber to Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday 12 – 1 pm through April 20  \nYale’s Forest Forum\, From Timber to Tomorrow: Old Challenges\, New Pressures\, Changing Paradigms continues with another series of webinars. \nSince the 1970s\, forestry has shifted from a primarily production-oriented enterprise or one of conservation to one centered on multifunctional landscapes\, ecological resilience\, and diverse social values. Through conversations with scholars\, historians\, practitioners\, and policymakers\, the series will trace changes in land\, labor\, and ownership. It will explore novel and evolving approaches to managing disturbances and environmental change\, and it will highlight the growing importance of ecosystem services in forest stewardship. Together\, these discussions will illuminate how people and forests continue to shape one another — and what that means for the next half-century of forestry. \nThe webinars are free\, but you must register. Click here to register.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/from-timber-to-tomorrow-old-challenges-new-pressures-changing-paradigms-yales-forest-forum-webinar-series-2/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T163000
DTSTAMP:20260203T130014Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register for the 2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference! \nEarly bird registration and lunch order deadline: Friday February 20\, 11:59 pm \nConference date: Friday March 13\, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\, in-person at UMass Amherst Campus Center \nThe Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference is the annual gathering of the Massachusetts land conservation community where over 500 participants learn from colleagues and other experts\, discuss ideas\, and network. Attendees include staff and volunteers at all levels of experience\, as well as non-profit partner organizations\, key state\, local and federal government partners\, and an array of service providers and non-profit exhibitors. The conference agenda includes a keynote address by Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon\, Health Director at the Trust for Public Land\, along with 24 workshops covering a wide range of land conservation topics\, including ecological stewardship\, climate resilience\, trail accessibility\, and project planning. Conference portal. Schedule. Workshop descriptions. Speakers\, Sponsors\, and Volunteers – MLTC staff will contact you with details on how to register.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/10321/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T163000
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Friday March 13\, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\, in-person at UMass Amherst Campus Center \nEarly bird registration and lunch order deadline: Friday February 20\, 11:59 pm \nThe Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference is the annual gathering of the Massachusetts land conservation community where over 500 participants learn from colleagues and other experts\, discuss ideas\, and network. Attendees include staff and volunteers at all levels of experience\, as well as non-profit partner organizations\, key state\, local and federal government partners\, and an array of service providers and non-profit exhibitors. The conference agenda includes a keynote address by Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon\, Health Director at the Trust for Public Land\, along with 24 workshops covering a wide range of land conservation topics\, including ecological stewardship\, climate resilience\, trail accessibility\, and project planning. Conference portal. Schedule. Workshop descriptions.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/2026-massachusetts-land-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Campus Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T213000
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SUMMARY:Serving the Land: A Veteran’s Guide to Farm Stays and Outdoor Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Monday evenings at 7:30 ET March 2 – 30 (virtual); August  workshops in person \nAre you a military veteran interested in agriculture? Join us as we explore farm stays and outdoor experience enterprises through an 11-session series that alternates between business-focused online classes and on-farm visits with an online option. \nIn our classroom sessions\, participants learn directly from farmers and agritourism leaders about the business of hosting guests on working farms. Each session provides practical tools\, examples\, and worksheets to help participants prepare for launching or expanding guest-based agritourism enterprises. See below for the schedule. \nDuring the summer\, participants will visit Nebraska operations that offer a range of outdoor experiences. These on-farm tours give veterans the chance to see firsthand how producers design guest activities\, manage visitor flow\, and build safe and welcoming spaces for recreation. \nStipends are available to cover approved expenses such as travel\, meals\, and child care. Individuals are welcome to attend with family members. For on-farm events\, physical accommodations may be made upon request. \nCost: Free for active military service members and military veterans \nWhen: March through August 2026 \nWhere: Online and participating farm stay locations across Nebraska (to be announced) \nRegistration required by March 16: Click here to register.\nQuestions/assistance with registering: Contact Kirstin Bailey\, kirstinb@cfra.org or 402.870.2390\, or Deborah Solie\, deborahs@cfra.org or 402.870.1133 \nProgramming is funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NIFA USDA Fund Award #2020-77028-32890. \nOnline class schedule for March\nAll live sessions start at 6:30 p.m. CT\, live classes meet every Monday in March \nMonday\, March 2 – Meet the Farmer\, Skills Assessment\, Farm Experiences\, and Budget Basics\nThis kickoff session introduces participants to the host farmer and each other. Participants will complete a skills and experience assessment and define the farm experience they want to offer\, focusing on customers\, setting\, and on-farm activities. The session also introduces budget basics through an outside presenter\, covering startup and seasonal costs and key financial considerations for experience-based farm enterprises. \nMonday\, March 9 – Risk Management\nParticipants will explore common risks with on-farm experiences\, including customer safety\, weather\, staffing\, and finances. The session uses real-world scenarios to help participants begin outlining a risk management approach suited to their operation. \nMonday\, March 16 – Holistic Goal Setting: From Vision to Action\nThis session helps participants align personal values with farm goals and translate those priorities into clear\, actionable steps for growth. Participants will consider how family members and key support people fit into their farm plans\, including roles\, expectations\, and capacity. The session introduces simple tools to set realistic goals\, track progress\, and adjust plans over time as their farm experience and circumstances evolve. \nMonday\, March 23\nTaxes and Recordkeeping: Simplifying Your Farm’s Finances\nThis session focuses on practical tax considerations and recordkeeping systems for all farms. Participants will review common deductions and draft a simple\, workable recordkeeping setup to support their operation throughout the season. \nMonday\, March 30 – AI & Digital Marketing for On-farm Experiences\nThis hands-on session introduces AI and digital tools that support marketing for on-farm experiences. Topics include content creation for social media\, website basics\, search visibility\, and simple automation tools to save time while staying connected with customers. \nOn-Demand Classes\nComplete at your own pace \nZoning and Insurance: Setting Your Farm Up for Success\nThis class covers zoning requirements and insurance considerations\, with practical guidance and checklists. \nNavigating Agritourism Laws: Protecting Your Farm and Customers\nThis session focuses on liability protection\, agritourism laws\, and operational permits using real-world examples.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/serving-the-land-a-veterans-guide-to-farm-stays-and-outdoor-experiences/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000
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SUMMARY:Yale's Forest Forum: From Timber to Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday 12 – 1 pm through April 20  \nYale’s Forest Forum\, From Timber to Tomorrow: Old Challenges\, New Pressures\, Changing Paradigms continues with another series of webinars. \nSince the 1970s\, forestry has shifted from a primarily production-oriented enterprise or one of conservation to one centered on multifunctional landscapes\, ecological resilience\, and diverse social values. Through conversations with scholars\, historians\, practitioners\, and policymakers\, the series will trace changes in land\, labor\, and ownership. It will explore novel and evolving approaches to managing disturbances and environmental change\, and it will highlight the growing importance of ecosystem services in forest stewardship. Together\, these discussions will illuminate how people and forests continue to shape one another — and what that means for the next half-century of forestry. \nThe webinars are free\, but you must register. Click here to register.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/from-timber-to-tomorrow-old-challenges-new-pressures-changing-paradigms-yales-forest-forum-webinar-series-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260203T021104Z
CREATED:20260115T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T021104Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date for the New England Leadership Meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the region’s conservation leaders discussing priorities\, successful strategies\, and more – save the date! \n(More info coming soon.)
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/save-the-date-virtual-northeast-leadership-meeting-nelm/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260204T223351Z
CREATED:20260204T223351Z
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SUMMARY:Serving the Land: A Veteran’s Guide to Farm Stays and Outdoor Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Monday evenings at 7:30 ET March 2 – 30 (virtual); August  workshops in person \nAre you a military veteran interested in agriculture? Join us as we explore farm stays and outdoor experience enterprises through an 11-session series that alternates between business-focused online classes and on-farm visits with an online option. \nIn our classroom sessions\, participants learn directly from farmers and agritourism leaders about the business of hosting guests on working farms. Each session provides practical tools\, examples\, and worksheets to help participants prepare for launching or expanding guest-based agritourism enterprises. See below for the schedule. \nDuring the summer\, participants will visit Nebraska operations that offer a range of outdoor experiences. These on-farm tours give veterans the chance to see firsthand how producers design guest activities\, manage visitor flow\, and build safe and welcoming spaces for recreation. \nStipends are available to cover approved expenses such as travel\, meals\, and child care. Individuals are welcome to attend with family members. For on-farm events\, physical accommodations may be made upon request. \nCost: Free for active military service members and military veterans \nWhen: March through August 2026 \nWhere: Online and participating farm stay locations across Nebraska (to be announced) \nRegistration required by March 16: Click here to register.\nQuestions/assistance with registering: Contact Kirstin Bailey\, kirstinb@cfra.org or 402.870.2390\, or Deborah Solie\, deborahs@cfra.org or 402.870.1133 \nProgramming is funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NIFA USDA Fund Award #2020-77028-32890. \nOnline class schedule for March\nAll live sessions start at 6:30 p.m. CT\, live classes meet every Monday in March \nMonday\, March 2 – Meet the Farmer\, Skills Assessment\, Farm Experiences\, and Budget Basics\nThis kickoff session introduces participants to the host farmer and each other. Participants will complete a skills and experience assessment and define the farm experience they want to offer\, focusing on customers\, setting\, and on-farm activities. The session also introduces budget basics through an outside presenter\, covering startup and seasonal costs and key financial considerations for experience-based farm enterprises. \nMonday\, March 9 – Risk Management\nParticipants will explore common risks with on-farm experiences\, including customer safety\, weather\, staffing\, and finances. The session uses real-world scenarios to help participants begin outlining a risk management approach suited to their operation. \nMonday\, March 16 – Holistic Goal Setting: From Vision to Action\nThis session helps participants align personal values with farm goals and translate those priorities into clear\, actionable steps for growth. Participants will consider how family members and key support people fit into their farm plans\, including roles\, expectations\, and capacity. The session introduces simple tools to set realistic goals\, track progress\, and adjust plans over time as their farm experience and circumstances evolve. \nMonday\, March 23\nTaxes and Recordkeeping: Simplifying Your Farm’s Finances\nThis session focuses on practical tax considerations and recordkeeping systems for all farms. Participants will review common deductions and draft a simple\, workable recordkeeping setup to support their operation throughout the season. \nMonday\, March 30 – AI & Digital Marketing for On-farm Experiences\nThis hands-on session introduces AI and digital tools that support marketing for on-farm experiences. Topics include content creation for social media\, website basics\, search visibility\, and simple automation tools to save time while staying connected with customers. \nOn-Demand Classes\nComplete at your own pace \nZoning and Insurance: Setting Your Farm Up for Success\nThis class covers zoning requirements and insurance considerations\, with practical guidance and checklists. \nNavigating Agritourism Laws: Protecting Your Farm and Customers\nThis session focuses on liability protection\, agritourism laws\, and operational permits using real-world examples.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/serving-the-land-a-veterans-guide-to-farm-stays-and-outdoor-experiences/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260204T183644Z
CREATED:20260203T021517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T183644Z
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SUMMARY:Yale's Forest Forum: From Timber to Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday 12 – 1 pm through April 20  \nYale’s Forest Forum\, From Timber to Tomorrow: Old Challenges\, New Pressures\, Changing Paradigms continues with another series of webinars. \nSince the 1970s\, forestry has shifted from a primarily production-oriented enterprise or one of conservation to one centered on multifunctional landscapes\, ecological resilience\, and diverse social values. Through conversations with scholars\, historians\, practitioners\, and policymakers\, the series will trace changes in land\, labor\, and ownership. It will explore novel and evolving approaches to managing disturbances and environmental change\, and it will highlight the growing importance of ecosystem services in forest stewardship. Together\, these discussions will illuminate how people and forests continue to shape one another — and what that means for the next half-century of forestry. \nThe webinars are free\, but you must register. Click here to register.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/from-timber-to-tomorrow-old-challenges-new-pressures-changing-paradigms-yales-forest-forum-webinar-series-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T213000
DTSTAMP:20260204T223351Z
CREATED:20260204T223351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T223351Z
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SUMMARY:Serving the Land: A Veteran’s Guide to Farm Stays and Outdoor Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Monday evenings at 7:30 ET March 2 – 30 (virtual); August  workshops in person \nAre you a military veteran interested in agriculture? Join us as we explore farm stays and outdoor experience enterprises through an 11-session series that alternates between business-focused online classes and on-farm visits with an online option. \nIn our classroom sessions\, participants learn directly from farmers and agritourism leaders about the business of hosting guests on working farms. Each session provides practical tools\, examples\, and worksheets to help participants prepare for launching or expanding guest-based agritourism enterprises. See below for the schedule. \nDuring the summer\, participants will visit Nebraska operations that offer a range of outdoor experiences. These on-farm tours give veterans the chance to see firsthand how producers design guest activities\, manage visitor flow\, and build safe and welcoming spaces for recreation. \nStipends are available to cover approved expenses such as travel\, meals\, and child care. Individuals are welcome to attend with family members. For on-farm events\, physical accommodations may be made upon request. \nCost: Free for active military service members and military veterans \nWhen: March through August 2026 \nWhere: Online and participating farm stay locations across Nebraska (to be announced) \nRegistration required by March 16: Click here to register.\nQuestions/assistance with registering: Contact Kirstin Bailey\, kirstinb@cfra.org or 402.870.2390\, or Deborah Solie\, deborahs@cfra.org or 402.870.1133 \nProgramming is funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NIFA USDA Fund Award #2020-77028-32890. \nOnline class schedule for March\nAll live sessions start at 6:30 p.m. CT\, live classes meet every Monday in March \nMonday\, March 2 – Meet the Farmer\, Skills Assessment\, Farm Experiences\, and Budget Basics\nThis kickoff session introduces participants to the host farmer and each other. Participants will complete a skills and experience assessment and define the farm experience they want to offer\, focusing on customers\, setting\, and on-farm activities. The session also introduces budget basics through an outside presenter\, covering startup and seasonal costs and key financial considerations for experience-based farm enterprises. \nMonday\, March 9 – Risk Management\nParticipants will explore common risks with on-farm experiences\, including customer safety\, weather\, staffing\, and finances. The session uses real-world scenarios to help participants begin outlining a risk management approach suited to their operation. \nMonday\, March 16 – Holistic Goal Setting: From Vision to Action\nThis session helps participants align personal values with farm goals and translate those priorities into clear\, actionable steps for growth. Participants will consider how family members and key support people fit into their farm plans\, including roles\, expectations\, and capacity. The session introduces simple tools to set realistic goals\, track progress\, and adjust plans over time as their farm experience and circumstances evolve. \nMonday\, March 23\nTaxes and Recordkeeping: Simplifying Your Farm’s Finances\nThis session focuses on practical tax considerations and recordkeeping systems for all farms. Participants will review common deductions and draft a simple\, workable recordkeeping setup to support their operation throughout the season. \nMonday\, March 30 – AI & Digital Marketing for On-farm Experiences\nThis hands-on session introduces AI and digital tools that support marketing for on-farm experiences. Topics include content creation for social media\, website basics\, search visibility\, and simple automation tools to save time while staying connected with customers. \nOn-Demand Classes\nComplete at your own pace \nZoning and Insurance: Setting Your Farm Up for Success\nThis class covers zoning requirements and insurance considerations\, with practical guidance and checklists. \nNavigating Agritourism Laws: Protecting Your Farm and Customers\nThis session focuses on liability protection\, agritourism laws\, and operational permits using real-world examples.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/serving-the-land-a-veterans-guide-to-farm-stays-and-outdoor-experiences/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260204T183644Z
CREATED:20260203T021517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T183644Z
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SUMMARY:Yale's Forest Forum: From Timber to Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday 12 – 1 pm through April 20  \nYale’s Forest Forum\, From Timber to Tomorrow: Old Challenges\, New Pressures\, Changing Paradigms continues with another series of webinars. \nSince the 1970s\, forestry has shifted from a primarily production-oriented enterprise or one of conservation to one centered on multifunctional landscapes\, ecological resilience\, and diverse social values. Through conversations with scholars\, historians\, practitioners\, and policymakers\, the series will trace changes in land\, labor\, and ownership. It will explore novel and evolving approaches to managing disturbances and environmental change\, and it will highlight the growing importance of ecosystem services in forest stewardship. Together\, these discussions will illuminate how people and forests continue to shape one another — and what that means for the next half-century of forestry. \nThe webinars are free\, but you must register. Click here to register.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/from-timber-to-tomorrow-old-challenges-new-pressures-changing-paradigms-yales-forest-forum-webinar-series-2/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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