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SUMMARY:How GIS and Urban Climate Solutions Support EJ Communities: Chittick Elementary School's Community Schoolyard
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC)\, this Lunch & Learn is great for municipalities and practitioners alike. The workshop will detail how Trust for Public Land (TPL)\, Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD)\, and the Barr Foundation are working to create greener\, more resilient\, and equitable communities in the Boston region. We will also share how GIS mapping tools were used to guide land acquisition that transferred property from one public agency to another to increase climate resiliency and provide access to the outdoors. \nRegister here \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/chittick-elementary-schools-community-schoolyard-how-gis-and-urban-climate-solutions-support-ej-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T120000
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SUMMARY:Open Space and Recreation Planner's Workbook Updates
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Cryan\, Grant Programs Supervisor at the Division of Conservation Services within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs\, will run through the changes to the Open Space and Recreation Planner’s (OSRP) Workbook\, along with the basics of writing an OSRP and its approval process. \nRegister here \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/open-space-and-recreation-planners-workbook-updates/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T143000
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SUMMARY:Using the Web Soil Survey for Your Needs
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is for current Web Soil Survey (WSS) users interested in advancing their skills in using the platform to inform resource management. A brief overview of the app will be given\, but prior knowledge and familiarity using WSS is assumed. You will learn how to use the program to find out what soils are in your area of interest and how to access soil interpretations and property data using the Soil Data Explorer to better understand if your area is suited to your specific needs. David will give a short introduction to the WSS and then respond to questions you may have on how to use the WSS for your needs. \nTarget audiences include: Conservation Commissions\, Town Planners\, Agricultural Commissions\, Planning Boards\, Famers\, and Consultants. Please share with those interested in attending. \nDavid Zimmerman’s Bio:\nDave Zimmermann is a certified professional soil scientist with over 20 years of experience working in natural resources for federal agencies. He is currently the acting State Soil Scientist for NRCS in Massachusetts and Vermont. In that role he leads the soils program for NRCS in those states assisting NRCS staff\, customers\, and partners with understanding and interpreting soils for the planning and implementation of conservation practices and land management as well as conducting wetland determinations. Past soil scientist roles with the agency include working in soil survey field offices mapping soils in Nevada\, Minnesota\, North Dakota\, and northern California as well as in a regional office providing technical oversite and leadership to several soil survey offices across the Northeast Region. \nSponsored by the Middlesex Conservation District \nFree (Donations Welcome)\nRegister here \n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/using-the-web-soil-survey-for-your-needs/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Organic Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Organic Pest Management with Apolo J. Cátala from Oasis on Ballou Farm \nRegister here \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/intro-to-organic-pest-management/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T110000
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: Long Island Futures Fund Announcement 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for our 2024 Announcement! \nFully virtual Zoom meeting. Registration and links to follow. \n  \n  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/save-the-date-long-island-futures-fund-announcement-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T150000
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SUMMARY:Information Session for Massachusetts FRESH Grant for Licensed Early Education Programs (CAFCP Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Office for Food and Nutrition Programs in collaboration with Massachusetts Farm to School (MFTS) is accepting applications for the FY25 Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (MA FRESH) grant program. Applications are due Friday\, October 11 by 5:00 PM through DESE’s GEM$ grants management system. \nJoin MFTS for an upcoming virtual MA FRESH Grant Information Session: \n\nMA FRESH for Schools and Districts (NSLP Sponsors) l Thursday\, September 5th @ 2:00 PM\nMA FRESH for Licensed Early Education Programs (CACFP Sponsors) l Friday\, September 6th @ 2:00 PM\n\nA recording of the MA FRESH Grant Information Sessions will be available following each session date. \nAdditionally\, throughout September\, MFTS will offer mini-coaching sessions and share resources to support schools and early education programs with their applications. \n  \nIn its third year of funding\, this opportunity will support schools\, districts and licensed early education programs to grow or procure local food and educate students\, teachers\, school nutrition professionals and staff about the local food system. Furthermore\, this grant seeks to connect food system education to the local community and to the availability of local foods served in school or early education meal programs. \nFor the FY25 MA FRESH grant cycle\, up to $500\,000.00 will be available with awards of up to $30\,000 per applicant. \nSchools and districts serving students Kindergarten through 12th grade that are National School Lunch Program (NSLP) sponsors as well as licensed early education programs that are Child and Adult Care Family Program (CACFP) sponsors are eligible to apply. \nGrants can fund projects through June 30\, 2025. \nPlease email all questions to DESE Local Food System Specialist Maggie Nowak by Friday\, October 4. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/information-session-for-massachusetts-fresh-for-schools-and-districts-grant/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T150000
DTSTAMP:20240831T143950Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session for Massachusetts FRESH Grant for Schools and Districts
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Office for Food and Nutrition Programs in collaboration with Massachusetts Farm to School (MFTS) is accepting applications for the FY25 Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (MA FRESH) grant program. Applications are due Friday\, October 11 by 5:00 PM through DESE’s GEM$ grants management system. \nJoin MFTS for an upcoming virtual MA FRESH Grant Information Session: \n\nMA FRESH for Schools and Districts (NSLP Sponsors) l Thursday\, September 5th @ 2:00 PM\nMA FRESH for Licensed Early Education Programs (CACFP Sponsors) l Friday\, September 6th @ 2:00 PM\n\nA recording of the MA FRESH Grant Information Sessions will be available following each session date. \nAdditionally\, throughout September\, MFTS will offer mini-coaching sessions and share resources to support schools and early education programs with their applications. \n  \nIn its third year of funding\, this opportunity will support schools\, districts and licensed early education programs to grow or procure local food and educate students\, teachers\, school nutrition professionals and staff about the local food system. Furthermore\, this grant seeks to connect food system education to the local community and to the availability of local foods served in school or early education meal programs. \nFor the FY25 MA FRESH grant cycle\, up to $500\,000.00 will be available with awards of up to $30\,000 per applicant. \nSchools and districts serving students Kindergarten through 12th grade that are National School Lunch Program (NSLP) sponsors as well as licensed early education programs that are Child and Adult Care Family Program (CACFP) sponsors are eligible to apply. \nGrants can fund projects through June 30\, 2025. \nPlease email all questions to DESE Local Food System Specialist Maggie Nowak by Friday\, October 4. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/information-session-for-massachusetts-fresh-grant-for-schools-and-districts/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T160000
DTSTAMP:20240316T013924Z
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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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/apr-landowner-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T160000
DTSTAMP:20240325T223456Z
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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. \n\n\n	Related
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:20240313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T143000
DTSTAMP:20240212T204420Z
CREATED:20240212T203707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T204420Z
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SUMMARY:Applicant Webinars: Long Island Sound Futures Fund 2024
DESCRIPTION:Applicant Webinars \nAttend a group session for shared learning about preparing a competitive LISFF proposal: \n\nFor MA\, NH & VT applicants (Register)\, Wednesday\, March 13\, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT\nFor CT & NY applicants (Register) Monday\, March 11\, 2024 1:00 PM EDT\n\nOne-to-one help to develop project ideas in non-coastal CT\, MA\, NH\, VT)…. Contact Throwe Environmental and learn more about LISFF applicant assistance in the Northeast. \nTell us who you are! Send Victoria Moreno your name & email to receive notifications about grants. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/applicant-webinars-long-island-sound-futures-fund-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T160000
DTSTAMP:20241101T133817Z
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SUMMARY:MACD Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts (MACD)\, to be convened virtually on Wednesday\, November 29\, 2:00-4:00.  \nIn addition to learning about what MACD has been up to over the past year and our plans for the year ahead. this will be an opportunity for Conservation Districts to provide a brief update on their activities and identify areas for collaboration and cross-pollination. We’ll also highlight our primary partnering agencies – including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)\, Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)\, and American Farmland Trust (AFT). \nEmail Michael Leff\, MACD Executive Director\, for the meeting link. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/macd-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230522T153000
DTSTAMP:20230517T134847Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on USDA Support for Organic Transition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar exploring ways NRCS supports organic transition\, including technical and financial assistance for producers wanting to improve soil health\, reduce erosion\, improve plant productivity and health\, reduce plant pressure\, and more. The new Organic Management Conservation Practice Standard will be highlighted along with the Organic Transition Initiative. \nA recording of the webinar will be posted within a week of the live presentation. \nLearn more. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/webinar-on-usda-support-for-organic-transition/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T180000
DTSTAMP:20230131T190113Z
CREATED:20230131T190113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T190113Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Producers\, Public Invited to Attend February Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production 
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC or Committee) will hold their next public meeting on Thursday\, February 23\, 2023.  The public is invited to bring related matters to the attention of the committee by submitting written comments. Oral comments will also be permitted with pre-registration. \nTopics include: \n\n Addressing previous public comments.\n Subcommittee and committee deliberations.\n Public forum.\n\nThe meeting will be held from 3:30-6 p.m. ET on February 23. To attend virtually\, register by February 23 on the Committee’s webpage. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/urban-producers-public-invited-to-attend-february-meeting-of-federal-advisory-committee-for-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production/
LOCATION:Virtual
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