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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.) \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/save-the-date-virtual-northeast-leadership-meeting-nelm/
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SUMMARY:Virtual briefing on on H.121/S.61 Urban Farmland Bills
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Food System Collaborative invites you to a virtual briefing on August 14th\, starting at 10am\, on An Act Relative to Urban Farmland\, H.121 and S.61. These bills have been introduced by Representative Duffy and Senator Gomez\, and the briefing will feature the sponsors\, and practitioners Jason Comcowich from Nuestras Raices\, Liz O’Gilvie from Gardening the Community and the Springfield Food Policy Council\, and Shani Fletcher from GrowBoston. We have timed this briefing to take place during Massachusetts’ second annual Urban Agriculture week! \nPlease register here for the zoom link. We understand that August means many are very busy\, and will share the recording in a follow-up email. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. \nRebecca Miller\, Policy Director\, rebecca@mafoodsystem.org\nMA Food System Collaborative\nmafoodsystem.org \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/virtual-briefing-on-on-h-121-s-61-urban-farmland-bills/
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SUMMARY:Free Virtual Training for Conservation District Employees: How to Increase Contacts in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:From the National Conservation District Employees Association \nAre you looking for ways to increase contacts in your community or offer new services with minimal inputs? Join Alec Smith from the Oakland (Michigan) Conservation District to learn about the District’s Backyard Habitat Certification program. \nThis unique approach to conservation planning has increased the District’s reach and brought in new customers. \nRegister here! \nYou can catch also up or rewatch prior webinars by visiting the NCDEA recorded trainings page. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/conservation-districts-free-virtual-training-how-to-increase-contacts-in-your-community/
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SUMMARY:Managing Forests as Habitat in a Changing World: A Panel Discussion Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Webinars will take place on the third Tuesday of every month from 12:00-1:30pm ET. \nThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Forest Ecology Working Group and the National Conservation Training Center are joining the USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub and NIACS to sponsor this 12-part monthly webinar series. Managing Forests as Habitat in a Changing World will feature interactive panel discussions that explore shifting impacts on forest habitats and adaptation options for natural resources management. Panels will represent a diversity of scientists and natural resources managers and will provide examples of ecological silviculture\, restoration actions\, and collaborative conservation stories. \nRegister for the series \nView the Series Schedule \n  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/managing-forests-as-habitat-in-a-changing-world-a-panel-discussion-webinar-series/
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SUMMARY:Farm Business Planning Course (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week course is filled with information\, activities\, and presentations from excellent guest speakers that will help you write your farm business plan. The Farm Business Planning course is designed to help you create a written plan to start or expand your farm business. Also\, the course is recognized by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as fulfilling one of their financial management training requirements. \nIn this course\, you will learn how to:\n\nCreate a mission and vision for your business\nDevelop a budget and a plan to fund your business\nCreate a marketing plan for your business\nSet goals and create a timeline for your farm business to grow\nWeave those elements together into a cohesive business plan\n\nCourse Details:\nThe courses meet online on Tuesdays from 6pm to 8:30pm Eastern Standard Time for 8 consecutive weeks. Each evening session is filled with information and activities that will help you write your farm business plan. The Farm Business Planning course is designed to help you create a written plan to start or expand your farm business. Graduates of the course can apply to join our Incubator Farm Program. \n​\nDates of Winter 2025 Course: Tuesdays\, January 14th to March 4th \n​Time: 6-8:30pm \n​Location: Online \nCost: $450\,  need-based scholarships and scholarships for veterans are available \nInstructors: Ben Zoba\, Julien Barrere\, and Leah Jurman (with the participation of excellent guest speakers) \nHow to Register:\nStep 1: Fill out the Registration Form here.   \nStep 2: Pay for the course by following the prompt in the email you receive after registering. \nYou will be enrolled once you pay for the course. As the start date of the course approaches\, you will receive an email with details about the class. \nScholarships: We are able to offer a limited number of scholarships to those in financial need. Once we have all required information from you via the above registration form\, we will get in touch with you regarding your scholarship acceptance and the discount that we can provide. You will then be asked to pay for the class using a discount code that we will provide for you. \nTwo business partner option: If you would like to bring a business partner to the class\, the second person will only have to pay 50% of the registration fee. Please fill out one “Registration Form” for each partner. When purchasing tickets in Tufts E-Commerce System\, you will purchase two tickets\, one for the full registration amount and one for the discounted amount\, labeled “Farm Business Planning Class-Business Partner Ticket”. In addition to the 50% discount\, one business partner may still apply for a scholarship. \nFor any questions about the course\, contact Ben Zoba at benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.   \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/farm-business-planning-course-online/
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts NRCS State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The State Technical Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the NRCS and other agencies of the USDA on the implementation of the natural resources conservation provisions of Farm Bill legislation. State Technical Committee membership includes representatives from federal and state agriculture and environmental agencies\, agricultural producers\, UMass Extension\, nonprofit organizations and agribusiness. Meetings are open to the public and are held on a regular basis to advise and implement NRCS conservation programs. \nState Technical Committees have been and continue to be a vital part of Farm Bill implementation. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) depends on their knowledge and expertise to implement Farm Bill programs that are locally‐led. \nThe Food Security Act of 1985 (1985 Farm Bill) required each NRCS state office to form a State Technical Committee to advise the State Conservationist on a variety of issues and to provide information\, analysis and recommendations. \nThe Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) amends the 1985 Farm Bill to include identifying additional mandatory members and areas where the Committee must participate and/or provide input during 2018 Farm Bill implementation. \nTo attend this meeting\, email Catherine Magee\, State Resource Conservationist at catherine.magee@usda.gov. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/massachusetts-nrcs-state-technical-advisory-committee-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Hosts Grant Programs Q&A Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Three Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) programs are calling for preproposals. $5.9M in funding is available across the Research and Education\, Research for Novel Approaches\, and Professional Development grant programs. Preproposal Deadline: August 6\, 2024 by 5:00 PM EST \nQ&A Sessions will take place in June and July to help applicants determine which program is right for their project. These sessions are a great opportunity to build community understanding around Northeast SARE grant programs and procedures. \nQ&A Sessions will take place from 1 – 2 p.m. EST on: \nTuesday\, July 16 \nA single registration allows you to attend ANY of the Q&A sessions. \nTo register and to learn more about our three grant programs\, click here. \nNortheast SARE funds projects in a wide variety of topics\, including marketing and business\, crop production\, raising livestock\, aquaculture\, social sustainability\, climate-smart agriculture practices\, urban and Indigenous agriculture and more. \nDecisions are driven by Northeast SARE outcome statement: \n“Northeast agricultural communities honor the holistic connection among land\, water\, air\, and all living beings. Agriculture in the Northeast is accessible\, sustainable\, and just\, addressing historic and current inequities so all farmers and farm employees can steward resources to ensure sustainability\, resilience\, economic viability\, and a high quality of life.” \nNortheast SARE serves the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states of Connecticut\, Delaware\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, Maryland\, New Hampshire\, New Jersey\, New York\, Pennsylvania\, Rhode Island\, West Virginia\, Vermont\, and Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/sustainable-agriculture-research-and-education-sare-hosts-grant-programs-qa-sessions-2/
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Hosts Grant Programs Q&A Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Three Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) programs are calling for preproposals. $5.9M in funding is available across the Research and Education\, Research for Novel Approaches\, and Professional Development grant programs. Preproposal Deadline: August 6\, 2024 by 5:00 PM EST \nQ&A Sessions will take place in June and July to help applicants determine which program is right for their project. These sessions are a great opportunity to build community understanding around Northeast SARE grant programs and procedures. \nQ&A Sessions will take place from 1 – 2 p.m. EST on: \nWednesday\, July 10\nTuesday\, July 16 \nA single registration allows you to attend ANY of the Q&A sessions. \nTo register and to learn more about our three grant programs\, click here. \nNortheast SARE funds projects in a wide variety of topics\, including marketing and business\, crop production\, raising livestock\, aquaculture\, social sustainability\, climate-smart agriculture practices\, urban and Indigenous agriculture and more. \nDecisions are driven by Northeast SARE outcome statement: \n“Northeast agricultural communities honor the holistic connection among land\, water\, air\, and all living beings. Agriculture in the Northeast is accessible\, sustainable\, and just\, addressing historic and current inequities so all farmers and farm employees can steward resources to ensure sustainability\, resilience\, economic viability\, and a high quality of life.” \nNortheast SARE serves the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states of Connecticut\, Delaware\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, Maryland\, New Hampshire\, New Jersey\, New York\, Pennsylvania\, Rhode Island\, West Virginia\, Vermont\, and Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/sustainable-agriculture-research-and-education-sare-hosts-grant-programs-qa-sessions/
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