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SUMMARY:New England Milkshed Community Project Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New England Milkshed Community Project\, hosted at the University of Vermont\, would like to invite dairy producers and dairy industry professionals in the New England and Eastern New York regions to our December 3\, 2024 online meeting to share information that will help our region prepare the dairy community for threats from emergency diseases such as HPAI and foot-and-mouth disease. \nClick this link to register for the Zoom meeting: https://go.uvm.edu/milkshed-meetings \nThe Milkshed Community Project online meeting series:\n\nDecember 3\, 6:00 p.m.\nJanuary 7\, 1:00 p.m.\nFebruary 4\, 1:00 p.m.\nMarch 6\, 1:00 p.m.\n\nLearn more about the project here\, and read the summary from our November 6 meeting: https://go.uvm.edu/ql9bv
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/new-england-milkshed-community-project-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T130000
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SUMMARY:Dairy Tax Credit Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is now offering an online option to apply for your 2024 Dairy Tax Credit!\nJoin us to learn about this new option to simplify the application process. The deadline to submit your 2024 Dairy Tax Credit application is January 15\, 2025. \nClick here to register for the online webinar on December 18 or click here to email MDAR Agricultural Marketing Resource Coordinator Mackenzie May should you have any questions.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/dairy-tax-credit-webinar/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T140000
DTSTAMP:20241202T210613Z
CREATED:20241202T210425Z
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SUMMARY:New England Milkshed Community Project Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New England Milkshed Community Project\, hosted at the University of Vermont\, would like to invite dairy producers and dairy industry professionals in the New England and Eastern New York regions to our January 7\, 2025 online meeting to share information that will help our region prepare the dairy community for threats from emergency diseases such as HPAI and foot-and-mouth disease. \nClick this link to register for the Zoom meeting: https://go.uvm.edu/milkshed-meetings \nThe Milkshed Community Project online meeting series:\n\nDecember 3\, 6:00 p.m.\nJanuary 7\, 1:00 p.m.\nFebruary 4\, 1:00 p.m.\nMarch 6\, 1:00 p.m.\n\nLearn more about the project here\, and read the summary from our November 6 meeting: https://go.uvm.edu/ql9bv
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/new-england-milkshed-community-project-meeting-january/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000
DTSTAMP:20241202T204240Z
CREATED:20241202T204240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T204240Z
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SUMMARY:Dairy Tax Credit Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is now offering an online option to apply for your 2024 Dairy Tax Credit!\nJoin us to learn about this new option to simplify the application process. The deadline to submit your 2024 Dairy Tax Credit application is January 15\, 2025. \nClick here to register for the online webinar on January 8 or click here to email MDAR Agricultural Marketing Resource Coordinator Mackenzie May should you have any questions.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/dairy-tax-credit-webinar-january/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T123000
DTSTAMP:20250110T150804Z
CREATED:20250110T150804Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Future of Dairy—Grant Applications: Tips\, Tricks and Resources
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Tri-State Dairy Exchange: Navigating the Future of Dairy webinar series will be held on the last Wednesday of each month until May from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIt is sponsored by the Tri-State Dairy Team and features presentations and roundtable discussions with Extension dairy professionals from the University of Vermont (UVM)\, University of New Hampshire and University of Maine and other guest presenters. \nAlthough there is no charge to participate\, a one-time registration is required to receive an email with the webinar link\, which will work for all sessions. To register\, go to http://go.uvm.edu/conferences. Information about the webinars can be found at https://go.uvm.edu/tristatedairy.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/grant-applications/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T140000
DTSTAMP:20241202T210545Z
CREATED:20241202T210545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T210545Z
UID:2766-1738674000-1738677600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:New England Milkshed Community Project Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New England Milkshed Community Project\, hosted at the University of Vermont\, would like to invite dairy producers and dairy industry professionals in the New England and Eastern New York regions to our February 4\, 2025 online meeting to share information that will help our region prepare the dairy community for threats from emergency diseases such as HPAI and foot-and-mouth disease. \nClick this link to register for the Zoom meeting: https://go.uvm.edu/milkshed-meetings \nThe Milkshed Community Project online meeting series:\n\nDecember 3\, 6:00 p.m.\nJanuary 7\, 1:00 p.m.\nFebruary 4\, 1:00 p.m.\nMarch 6\, 1:00 p.m.\n\nLearn more about the project here\, and read the summary from our November 6 meeting: https://go.uvm.edu/ql9bv
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/new-england-milkshed-community-project-meeting-february/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T113000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Future of Dairy—Ben and Jerry’s Low Carbon Dairy Program
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Tri-State Dairy Exchange: Navigating the Future of Dairy webinar series will be held on the last Wednesday of each month until May from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIt is sponsored by the Tri-State Dairy Team and features presentations and roundtable discussions with Extension dairy professionals from the University of Vermont (UVM)\, University of New Hampshire and University of Maine and other guest presenters. \nAlthough there is no charge to participate\, a one-time registration is required to receive an email with the webinar link\, which will work for all sessions. To register\, go to http://go.uvm.edu/conferences. Information about the webinars can be found at https://go.uvm.edu/tristatedairy.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/low-carbon-dairy-program/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000
DTSTAMP:20241202T210636Z
CREATED:20241202T210636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T210636Z
UID:2768-1741266000-1741269600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:New England Milkshed Community Project Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New England Milkshed Community Project\, hosted at the University of Vermont\, would like to invite dairy producers and dairy industry professionals in the New England and Eastern New York regions to our March 6\, 2025 online meeting to share information that will help our region prepare the dairy community for threats from emergency diseases such as HPAI and foot-and-mouth disease. \nClick this link to register for the Zoom meeting: https://go.uvm.edu/milkshed-meetings \nThe Milkshed Community Project online meeting series:\n\nDecember 3\, 6:00 p.m.\nJanuary 7\, 1:00 p.m.\nFebruary 4\, 1:00 p.m.\nMarch 6\, 1:00 p.m.\n\nLearn more about the project here\, and read the summary from our November 6 meeting: https://go.uvm.edu/ql9bv
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/new-england-milkshed-community-project-meeting-march/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T130000
DTSTAMP:20250305T202109Z
CREATED:20241203T205424Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, March 13\, 2025 for the 14th Joint Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers and the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board.\nWe invite you to attend the annual meeting where a variety of guest speakers will provide industry and program updates valuable to you. Speakers will share with us the ever changing local\, regional and national\, political and regulatory issues affecting the dairy industry. \nWe hope that you will be able to join us as well for this important day. \n\nOnline registration is now open!\nClick the button below for a downloadable registration form that can be submitted via postal mail. \nMail-in registration form \nPre-registration is requested. The donation is $25.00 per person by March 7th prepaid. Walk-ins are welcome and the fee for walk-in attendance is $40.00 per person. We encourage you to prepay and save $$. \nThe deadline to register online has passed. The fee for walk-in attendance is $40 per person. \n\nThank you to our 2025 sponsors!
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Bluebonnet Diner\, 324 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T140000
DTSTAMP:20250225T170437Z
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UID:2830-1742296500-1742306400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:MA Ag Day: Join MADF at the State House
DESCRIPTION:Public Schedule\n11:15am–12pm\nSpeaking Program (Grand Staircase) \n12–2pm\nTaste of Massachusetts (Hall of Flags/Great Hall) \nAttendees are encouraged to make appointments with their local legislators. \nClick here to register online.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/mass-ag-day-2025/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000
DTSTAMP:20250224T183101Z
CREATED:20250224T182948Z
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SUMMARY:UMass Soil Health Mini School 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join extension personnel for the 3rd Annual UMass Soil Health Mini School on March 26th in South Deerfield MA. The full-day workshop will include hands-on workshops and presentations on current soil health topics. $30 for the full day\, including lunch and snacks. \nClick here to register online.\nPlease email Artie Siller with any questions. \n\nWorkshop descriptions\nDr. Joshua Arnold\, Assistant Extension Professor in urban agriculture at UMass will share his experience in testing urban soils for harmful contaminants in urban agroecosystems\, including challenges and successes. Participants will learn about soil sampling methods developed with community members and urban farmers to reduce costs and interpret risk. He will also share his experience adopting these methods to farmland around Asheville\, NC\, after Hurricane Helene. \nDr. Sam Corcoran\, Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Lab Manager at UMass will lead a hands-on demonstration of pH testing tools available to farmers. She will cover why pH matters for plant growth and soil health and discuss what to look for when purchasing a pH meter. \nDr. Amelia Magistrali\, Associate Extension Educator in Soil Health at UConn will lead a workshop focusing on soil health and testing considerations for high tunnels and raised beds\, with an emphasis on organic matter management. The session will present some initial findings from a soil sampling pilot study in high tunnels and raised beds and discuss research and recommendations for these types of systems. Amelia will also cover some of the challenges and recommendations for nutrient and water dynamics in high tunnels and raised beds. \nArtie Siller\, Soil Health Extension Educator at UMass will present research results on winter cover cropping mixes\, tillage\, and cover crop planting time. They will then lead a field walk to tour field research plots and discuss winter soil management and cover crops at the UMass research farm.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/umass-soil-health-mini-school-2025/
LOCATION:UMass Research Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T123000
DTSTAMP:20250110T151041Z
CREATED:20250110T151041Z
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UID:2798-1742988600-1742992200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Future of Dairy—Spotlight on the Dairy Farm of the Year awardees in ME\, NH and VT
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Tri-State Dairy Exchange: Navigating the Future of Dairy webinar series will be held on the last Wednesday of each month until May from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIt is sponsored by the Tri-State Dairy Team and features presentations and roundtable discussions with Extension dairy professionals from the University of Vermont (UVM)\, University of New Hampshire and University of Maine and other guest presenters. \nAlthough there is no charge to participate\, a one-time registration is required to receive an email with the webinar link\, which will work for all sessions. To register\, go to http://go.uvm.edu/conferences. Information about the webinars can be found at https://go.uvm.edu/tristatedairy.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/dairy-farm-of-the-year-awardees/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T123000
DTSTAMP:20250110T151149Z
CREATED:20250110T151149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T151149Z
UID:2800-1746012600-1746016200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Future of Dairy—Virtual Fencing Update: Farmer Panel
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Tri-State Dairy Exchange: Navigating the Future of Dairy webinar series will be held on the last Wednesday of each month until May from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIt is sponsored by the Tri-State Dairy Team and features presentations and roundtable discussions with Extension dairy professionals from the University of Vermont (UVM)\, University of New Hampshire and University of Maine and other guest presenters. \nAlthough there is no charge to participate\, a one-time registration is required to receive an email with the webinar link\, which will work for all sessions. To register\, go to http://go.uvm.edu/conferences. Information about the webinars can be found at https://go.uvm.edu/tristatedairy.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/virtual-fencing-update/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T123000
DTSTAMP:20250110T151637Z
CREATED:20250110T151637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T151637Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Future of Dairy—Crossover Event with the Maine Farmcast: Hay Crop Silage Production and Management
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Tri-State Dairy Exchange: Navigating the Future of Dairy webinar series will be held on the last Wednesday of each month until May from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIt is sponsored by the Tri-State Dairy Team and features presentations and roundtable discussions with Extension dairy professionals from the University of Vermont (UVM)\, University of New Hampshire and University of Maine and other guest presenters. \nAlthough there is no charge to participate\, a one-time registration is required to receive an email with the webinar link\, which will work for all sessions. To register\, go to http://go.uvm.edu/conferences. Information about the webinars can be found at https://go.uvm.edu/tristatedairy.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/hay-crop-silage/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T140000
DTSTAMP:20250730T210951Z
CREATED:20250730T210853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T210951Z
UID:2881-1754470800-1754488800@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:UMass Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join UMass researchers to hear about ongoing trials related to field crops\, pollinators\, vegetable production\, and more!\nWhen: Wednesday August 6th from 9am–2pm with free lunch included\nLocation: 89 River Road\, South Deerfield MA 01373 \nFor more information and to register ahead of time visit:\nhttps://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/vegetable/events/umass-research-farm-field-day-2
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/umass-research-farm-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Crop and Animal Research and Education Farm\, 89 River Road\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T140000
DTSTAMP:20250813T145609Z
CREATED:20250722T200156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T145609Z
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SUMMARY:2025 MADF Picnic
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Catlin’s from Smith’s Country Cheese welcome the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Winchendon.\n About Smith’s Country Cheese Mr. David Smith started farming on 20 Otter River road in 1969 with 20 bred heifers. In the following years the Smith family would grow the herd to 220 milkers As the price of milk fluctuated\, David realized that he needed to gain more control. He joined a pilot program at the University of MN teaching farmers how to make their own farmstead Gouda cheese. Successfully adding quality farmstead cheese. In 2013\, the Smith family began looking for a new owner. Jake & Allie Catlin learned that the Smith family was looking to sell their dairy and creamery to a couple who wanted to keep it an operating farm. Something just felt right! Well\, the rest is history...The Smiths taught the Catlins how to make cheese and care for the cows until the sale was official. Together with Jake’s brother Mike & wife Leah\, their family has grown to 200 Holsteins\, 43 acres\, and more wheels of cheese than a connoisseur can dream of. The original Gouda recipe is still used today! The Catlins are excited to be hosting the MADF Annual Summer Picnic and look forward to showcasing & welcoming you to their family farm in beautiful Winchendon\, MA. \nJoin us for updates from the MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, the MA Dairy Promotion Board and your association\, MADF. \nIn addition\, representatives from the local\, regional\, and national level will share with us the new and ever-changing political and regulatory issues affecting the dairy industry and our farm families. Special thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors! \nCatered lunch by Smithsonian Cafe Chowder House is included with your registration! \nSave $15 per attendee when you register online! ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THURSDAY\, AUGUST 14 AT 2:00PM. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.  \n\nExhibitors and Sponsors\nJoin the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers at the MADF Summer Picnic and showcase your products and services! What better way to see your customers in the heat of the season! Visit with your current and potential customers at the ONLY summer trade show event in Massachusetts for the dairy industry! \n Click here to learn more ExhibitorsRegistration includes one 10' x 10' outdoor booth space plus two exhibitor registrations. Please be sure to bring your own tent and chairs. Exhibitor Booth (MADF Business Member) $300Exhibitor Booth (non MADF Business Member) $500 Join MADF as a Business Member and save on your Exhibitor Booth! SponsorshipsSponsorship are available to support the MADF Summer Picnic. All sponsors will be recognized on the MADF website\, a sign at registration\, and verbally during the program. Dairy $500 (includes four registrations)Cow $300 (includes two registrations)Calf $100 (includes one registration) Your support of the Massachusetts dairy industry is greatly appreciated. Thank you! \nDownload the brochure for more information.\n\nOnline registration options\nPlease note: Attendee pricing is $25 when pre-registered and $40 for walk-ins. \nApologies for the payment difficulties with PayPal. We are happy to report that we have corrected the issue and payments can now be processed online. ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THURSDAY\, AUGUST 14 AT 2:00PM. \nThe deadline to register online has passed.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2025-madf-picnic/
LOCATION:Smith’s Country Cheese\, 20 Otter River Road\, Winchendon\, 01475\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T140000
DTSTAMP:20250721T153359Z
CREATED:20250721T153103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T153359Z
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SUMMARY:High Quality Forages at the Miller Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a field day at Miller Farm\, a fifth generation organic dairy in the Connecticut River Valley.\nThis is a free event but registration is required with limited availability. Click here to learn more and to register online.  \n\nThe Miller family has been farming here in the Connecticut River Valley for five generations\, now operating on 700 acres. They milk just under 200 cows with one of the oldest registered Holstein herds in North America. In addition to their own on-farm fluid milk processing\, they ship their milk to Stonyfield Organic. The farm first became certified organic in 2009. \nJoining the farm hosts\, Peter and Arthur Miller\, will be Dr. Heather Darby (UVM Extension)\, Sarah Flack (independent grazing consultant)\, Bill Kipp\, Nutritionist\, Independent Dairy Consultants\, and Cheryl Cesario (American Farmland Trust). \nThe Miller Farm has a strong focus on forage quality for high-quality milk production. Some of the topics we’ll discuss include: \n\nStrategies for producing top quality forages – in the field and in storage\nShifting climate patterns and how that affects dormancy\nHow cutting height affects forage yield and quality\nThe tradeoff between forage quality and soil carbon levels based on cutting height and frequency\nManaging soil fertility to optimize forage yield and quality.\nUVM Extension Northwest Crops & Soils program’s forage variety trial results\nGrazing management in a high organic milk production system\n\nThis workshop is a collaboration between American Farmland Trust\, Stonyfield Organic\, and the Vermont Grass Farmers Association\, with funding support from the NRCS Connecticut River Watershed Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) \n\nThis is a free event but registration is required with limited availability. Click here to learn more and to register online. 
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/high-quality-forages-at-the-miller-farm/
LOCATION:Miller Farm\, 1732 Fort Bridgman Road\, Vernon\, VT\, 05354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
DTSTAMP:20251007T132536Z
CREATED:20251007T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T132536Z
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Insights Series: PFAS in Agroecosystems
DESCRIPTION:About the Live Webinar\nPFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are emerging contaminants raising concern in agricultural landscapes. This session highlights the latest Penn State research on how PFAS moves through soil and water\, influencing stream water quality and shaping our understanding of its environmental impacts. Participants will gain insight into current findings and their implications for agriculture\, water resources\, and long-term stewardship. \nClick here to learn more and register online.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/water-quality-insights-series-pfas-in-agroecosystems/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260130T194324Z
CREATED:20260130T194324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T194324Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, March 20\, 2026 for the 15th Annual joint meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers and the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board.\nWe invite you to attend the annual meeting where a variety of guest speakers will provide industry and program updates valuable to you. Speakers will share with us the ever-changing local\, regional and national\, political and regulatory issues affecting the dairy industry. \nWe hope that you will be able to join us as well for this important day. \n\nOnline registration is now open!\nClick the button below for a downloadable registration form that can be submitted via postal mail. \nMail-in registration form \nPre-registration is requested. The donation is $35.00 per person by March 13th prepaid. Walk-ins are welcome and the fee for walk-in attendance is $40.00 per person. We encourage you to prepay and save $$. \nThe deadline to register online has passed. The fee for walk-in attendance is $40 per person.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Bluebonnet Diner\, 324 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2026 MADF Picnic
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Kilmer’s welcome the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Ashley Falls\, MA.\n About Twin Rivers Farm Nestled in the scenic southern Berkshires of western Massachusetts\, Twin Rivers Farm in Ashley Falls has been owned and operated by the Kilmer family since 1993. What began as a 200-acre dairy farm with 100 milking cows\, young stock\, two homes\, and a modest line of equipment has grown into a progressive\, family-focused dairy operation rooted in hard work\, innovation\, and stewardship of the land. Over the years\, the farm has continued to evolve through herd expansion\, modern facility improvements\, and investments in dairy technology. In 2014\, the operation officially became a partnership between father and sons\, reflecting a shared commitment to carrying the farm forward for the next generation. Twin Rivers Farm installed two Lely A4 robotic milkers in 2015\, added a new heifer barn and expanded feed storage in 2020\, and in 2025 completed a new 60-cow free stall barn along with an additional robotic milker. An equipment storage barn is also planned for this year. Every improvement at Twin Rivers Farm has been made with an eye toward sustainability\, cow comfort\, efficiency\, and creating a strong future for generations to come. \nJoin us for updates from the MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, the MA Dairy Promotion Board and your association\, MADF. \nIn addition\, representatives from the local\, regional\, and national level will share with us the new and ever-changing political and regulatory issues affecting the dairy industry and our farm families. Special thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors! Catered lunch is included with your registration! \nCatered lunch by Smithsonian Cafe Chowder House is included with your registration! \nSave $15 per attendee when you register online! ONLINE REGISTRATION IS DUE ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 3\, 2026. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.  \n\nExhibitors and Sponsors\nThank you to our event sponsor(s) as of July 9\, 2026!\n \n  \n\nJoin the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers at the MADF Summer Picnic and showcase your products and services! What better way to see your customers in the heat of the season! Visit with your current and potential customers at the ONLY summer trade show event in Massachusetts for the dairy industry! \n Click here to learn more ExhibitorsRegistration includes one 10' x 10' outdoor booth space plus two exhibitor registrations. Please be sure to bring your own tent and chairs. Exhibitor Booth (MADF Business Member) $300Exhibitor Booth (non MADF Business Member) $500 Join MADF as a Business Member and save on your Exhibitor Booth! SponsorshipsSponsorship are available to support the MADF Summer Picnic. All sponsors will be recognized on the MADF website\, a sign at registration\, and verbally during the program. Dairy $500 (includes four registrations)Cow $300 (includes two registrations)Calf $100 (includes one registration) Your support of the Massachusetts dairy industry is greatly appreciated. Thank you! \nDownload the brochure for more information.\n\nOnline registration options\nPlease note: Attendee pricing is $25 when pre-registered and $40 for walk-ins. \nONLINE REGISTRATION IS DUE ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 3\, 2026. \nThe deadline to register online has passed.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2026-madf-picnic/
LOCATION:Twin Rivers Farm\, 1232 Rannapo Road\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01257\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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