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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T120000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T190000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
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SUMMARY:2024 MADF Picnic
DESCRIPTION:  \nAllen Farm welcomes the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Sheffield.\n About Allen Farms Morven Allen started Allen Farms from scratch more than 33 years ago two dairy cows and some rented land in the southern corner of the Berkshires. In 2018\, son Ian joined the farm as a full partner after graduating from SUNY Cobleskill with a major in agricultural business. Despite the challenges\, from unpredictable weather to fluctuating milk prices\, the Allen family team worked together\, their bond strengthening with each hurdle they overcame. Today\, Morven and Ian have grown the operation to milking 550 cows and cropping more than 1600 acres of owned and leased land. They also raise all replacement Heifers and some steers on three satellite locations. Ian also does custom work for other farms in the area. The Allens are excited to be hosting the MADF Annual Summer Picnic and look forward to showcasing & welcoming you to their family farm in beautiful Sheffield. \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. \nCatered lunch by Smithsonian Cafe Chowder House is included with your registration! \nSave $15 per attendee when you register online on or before August 2\, 2024! Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.  \nSpecial thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!\nSee the full list of our current program sponsors. \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' booth space plus two exhibitor registrations. Please be sure to bring your own tent. Exhibitor Booth (MADF Business Member) $300Exhibitor Booth (non MADF Business Member) $600 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: Online pre-registration is available until August 2\, 2024. Attendee pricing is $25 when pre-registered and $40 after August 2. Walk-ins are welcome. \n Register online The deadline to register online has passed.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2024-madf-picnic/
LOCATION:Allen Farms\, LLC\, 224 Hewins Road\, Sheffield\,\, MA\, 01257\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T140000
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SUMMARY:Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Application Period
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the availability of funds through the Dairy Processor Modernization Grant program to address the significant need for investment in processing infrastructure in the Northeast. Funds will support dairy processors in modernizing their processing facility to allow for long- term business viability. \n\nHow to Apply\nReview the full 2024 Dairy Processor Modernization Grant RFA (request for applications) for the complete details on eligible projects/applicants and the application process. \nRegister in WebGrants (may take up to two business days). \nComplete your application in WebGrants using the Application Guide.  The application period is June 27\, 2024 – August 8\, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET. \nApplicants who do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) through SAM.gov are strongly encouraged to start this process during the application period to ensure a timely start to their grant\, if awarded. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/dairy-processor-modernization-grant-application-period/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, February 7\, 2024\, for the 13th 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 January 31st prepaid. Walk-ins are welcome and the fee for walk-in attendance is $40.00 per person. We encourage you to prepay and save $$. \n\n\nThank you to our 2024 sponsors!\nCurrent list as of January 22\, 2024.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2024-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:20230804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T140000
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SUMMARY:2023 MADF Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Mapleline Farm welcomes the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Hadley\, Massachusetts. \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\nindustry and our farm families. \nCatered lunch by Smithsonian Cafe Chowder House is included with your registration! \nSave $10 per attendee when you register online on or before July 28\, 2023! Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.  \nSpecial thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!\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' booth space plus one exhibitor registration. Exhibitor Booth (MADF Business Member) $300Exhibitor Booth (non MADF Business Member) $600 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 $500Cow $300Calf $100 \n\nDownload the brochure for more information.\n\nOnline registration options\nPlease note: Online pre-registration is available until July 28\, 2023. Attendee pricing is $20 when pre-registered and $30 after July 28. Walk-ins are welcome. \n\n\n	Calf Sponsorship\n	$100.00\nAdd to cart	\n			\n\n\n	Cow Sponsorship\n	$300.00\nAdd to cart	\n			\n\n\n	Dairy Sponsorship\n	$500.00\nAdd to cart
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2023-madf-picnic/
LOCATION:Mapleline Farm\, 73 Comins Road\, Hadley\, 01035
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, April 19\, 2023\, for the 12th Joint Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers and the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board.\nOnline registration for attendees has ended but walk-ins are welcome! Scroll down to learn more.\n \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 has ended\nWalk-in registrations are welcome.  \nThe donation for paying at the door is $30 per person. \n\nThank you to our 2023 sponsors!\nCurrent list as of April 11\, 2023.\n \n\nCatered by Smithsonian Cafe and Chowder House.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2023-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Stone Cow Brewery\, 500 (B) West Street\, Barre\, MA\, 01005
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T153000
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Farm Succession School
DESCRIPTION:This three-day winter course is for active\, commercial farmers looking to transfer their farm to a related or un-related successor. It is an opportunity for senior farmers and partners to talk with peers\, learn from advisors\, and get support on succession planning. Farmers do not need to have an identified successor to participate in this course. \nClick here to register!\nAre you unsure who will take over your farm?\nFeel like your family needs to start talking\, but you don’t know where to start?\nHave questions about retiring that you don’t know how to answer?\nCan the farm support two generations?  \nIt can be a challenging process to explore how to transfer the farm business and assets to a future owner. We will help you: \n\nGet the conversation started\nSort through possibilities\nClarify your goals and next steps\nConnect you with resources and support to keep the process going!\n\nFarmers from across Massachusetts\, of all farm sizes and enterprises\, are welcome. Partners are encouraged to attend together! \n“I got so much from the program\, both in information and connections\,” shared one participant. “The format was a well-balanced mix of instruction\, homework and participation. I hope I can translate at least part of what I learned into the reality of our family farm’s future. I’d recommend the training to anyone with a family farm!” \nThe fee is $100 per farm\, including all materials and support between classes. \nFarmers are required to attend all three days. There will be homework between sessions. Individualized support will be offered between sessions and after the course is concluded. \nRegister by January 6th or until course is filled. \nFor in-person training\, we will adhere to all current COVID guidelines and follow state\, local\, and venue-specific mandates. Please do NOT attend if you are feeling ill or have had a known COVID exposure. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Shemariah Blum-Evitts.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/massachusetts-farm-succession-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20220715T203213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T203213Z
UID:2273-1660931100-1660946400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:MA Agriculture at the Ballpark
DESCRIPTION:Farmers and friends of Massachusetts agriculture are encouraged to attend a WooSox game Friday\, August 19th\, 2022\, at 6:45 PM as we gather together to provide an opportunity to call the public’s attention to Massachusetts’ vibrant agriculture and local food system sector\, recall its efforts through the pandemic\, and simply socialize with friends and acquaintances. We invite you\, your families\, and staff to join the MDAR team\, farmers\, producers\, and food system partners at this inaugural event. \nA reserved hospitality section (up to 175 people) includes a buffet and cash bar at the park\, which is a mix of seats\, high chairs and an area to mingle. The tickets are non-assigned seats. For those that can stay after the game\, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the Friday fireworks display. \nClick here to learn more and to register!
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/ma-agriculture-at-the-ballpark/
LOCATION:Polar Park\, 122 Madison Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20220712T132502Z
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SUMMARY:2022 MADF Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Fletcher Dairy Farm welcomes the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Southampton\, Massachusetts. \nJoin us for updates from the MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, the MA Dairy Promotion Board and your association\, Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers. \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. \nBBQ lunch is included with your registration! Save $10 per attendee when you register online on or before August 10\, 2022! Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.  \nSpecial thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!\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 6’ table plus 1 exhibitor registration at no cost. Table Top Exhibit (under tent) $250Equipment Booth Space (outside tent) $350 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 $500Cow $300Calf $100 \n\nDownload the brochure for more information.\n\nOnline registration options\nPlease note: Online pre-registration is available until August 10\, 2022. Attendee pricing is $20 when pre-registered and $30 after August 10. Walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2022-madf-picnic/
LOCATION:Fletcher Dairy Farm\, 17 Gunn Road\, Southampton\, MA\, 01073\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20220607T193750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T193856Z
UID:2243-1655816400-1655829000@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:UMass Extension: Soil Health Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about several demonstrations for improving soil health\, presented by UMass Extension and the Stockbridge School of Agriculture.\nDemos include: \n\nNew York Soil Health Trailer demonstration\nNo-till transplanting vegetables into a crimped cover crop\nCover crop residue management\nUsing tarps to terminate cover crops\n\nThis event will be made possible by UMass Extension\, the UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture\, Northeast SARE\, Simple Gifts Farm\, and American Farmland Trust. \nClick here to register and learn more.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/umass-extension-soil-health-demonstrations/
LOCATION:UMass Crops and Livestock Research and Education Farm\, 89 River Road\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="UMass Extension":MAILTO:sglazecorcor@umass.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20220428T203823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T203944Z
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SUMMARY:Dairy Farming in Monson
DESCRIPTION:Keep Homestead Museum Presents Dairy Farming Event\nMONSON — The Keep Homestead Museum will present “Dairy Farming in Monson” on Sunday\, May 1\, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in the barn. We will be visiting with some of the descendants of dairy farms past and present. At one time\, Monson had twenty-seven (27) farms related to the dairy business. Today there is only one farm that is still producing milk. \nIn addition to a descendant of one of Monson’s oldest dairy farms that is still producing milk\, descendants from other farms will relate the history of their farm as to how and when it was acquired\, size of herd\, milk routes\, etc. For those farms whose descendants cannot be present\, we will speak for them as their history was related to us. Additionally\, the Museum will have on display several items used in the early milk operation and delivery business. \nAt one time\, the Keep Homestead Museum property was a very prosperous dairy farm. Upon her death\, Myra Keep Lovell Moulton donated all this property to the Town of Monson. The Museum is located at 35 Ely Road in Monson\, Massachusetts. The house and gift shop will be open from 1:00–3:30 p.m. for touring. Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/dairy-farming-in-monson/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, MA\, 01057\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:mam@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20220301T183035Z
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UID:2104-1649152800-1649163600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:2022 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, April 5\, 2022 for the 11th Joint Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers and the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board. Scroll to the bottom of this page to register online as an attendee and/or sponsor.\n \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\nPre-registration\nPre-registration is requested. The donation is $25 per person by March 29th\, 2022 when prepaid. All pre-registrations will receive a FREE “Splash of Mass in Every Glass” pint glass. Register in advance & Save $$.  \nSponsor categories and benefits\nSponsorships are also available to support the MADF Annual Meeting. All sponsors will be recognized verbally during the program and contact information listed on the agenda program as well as the MADF website. \nDairy $500 sponsorship: Includes 3 registrations and a table for display \nCow $200 sponsorship: Includes 2 registrations \nCalf $100 sponsorship: Includes 1 registration \n\nOnline registration is now open!\nScroll down to register as an attendee and/or sponsor online. Click here for a mail-in registration form (checks can be made payable to MADF). \nWalk-in registrations are welcome.  \nThe donation for paying at the door is $30 per person. \n\n\nThank you to our 2022 sponsors!\n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n\nCatered by Smithsonian Cafe and Chowder House.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2022-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Stone Cow Brewery\, 500 (B) West Street\, Barre\, MA\, 01005
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers":MAILTO:madfoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20220114T201927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T202038Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Dairy Outlook Webinar
DESCRIPTION:ENFIELD\, Conn.\, January 14\, 2022 — 2021 was an unpredictable year with the impact of COVID-19 on dairy farm operations\, as well as schools and foodservice markets still being felt. What does 2022 look like? Join Farm Credit East and Cornell University’s Dr. Chris Wolf for Farm Credit East’s annual dairy outlook webinar on Thursday\, January 20 at 11:00 a.m. This webinar is open to all interested dairy producers and free to attend. \nDr. Wolf will give an overview of the economy\, changes to milk production and sales\, dairy markets around the world\, and other factors that may influence the coming year for dairy producers in the Northeast.\nVisit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars to register for this free webinar\, or contact Chris Laughton at (800) 562-2235 or email Chris for more information.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2022-dairy-outlook-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20211005T145614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T145646Z
UID:2081-1634734800-1634740200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Is a Methane Digester Right for your Dairy Farm?
DESCRIPTION:Are you Interested in adding a Methane Digester to your Dairy Operation?\nPlease join Farm Credit East for a webinar on renewable natural gas methane digesters for dairy farms. Paul Sousa from Western United Dairies will present an overview of digester economics\, policy considerations\, incentives\, and operational factors. Paul will discuss climate policies and legislation and how dairy methane gas fits in. Whether you are considering partnering with a renewable energy developer\, operating a facility yourself\, leasing space for a digester\, or just want to learn more about this opportunity\, you will not want to miss this informative webinar. \n\nKey topics covered will include:\n\nFunding and incentives for digesters and renewable natural gas\nEligibility for credits\nPolicy and regulatory considerations\nEconomics\, costs and revenues\nHow will a digester affect your dairy operation?\n\nFollowing the main presentation\, we will have a panel discussion including Mr. Sousa\, as well as credit and consulting staff from Farm Credit East\, and CoBank \nThe webinar will close with time for live questions and answers from the audience. \nThis webinar is free and open to all interested farmers and industry stakeholders. \nRegister today!
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/is-a-methane-digester-right-for-your-dairy-farm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20210909T155247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T144736Z
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SUMMARY:2021 MADF Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Rockwood Farms welcomes the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Granville\, Massachusetts. \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. \nRegistration includes lunch\, tour & presentations. Save $10 per attendee and receive a free Splash of Mass pint glass when you register online on or before October 4\, 2021! Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.  \nSpecial thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!\n\nExhibitors and Sponsors\nJoin the Massachusetts Association of Dairy Farmers at the MADF Picnic and showcase your products and services! What better way to see your customers in a relaxed setting. Visit with your current and potential customers at the ONLY trade show event in Massachusetts for the dairy industry! We appreciate your support! \n Click here to learn more ExhibitorsRegistration includes one 6’ table plus 1 exhibitor registration at no cost. Table Top Exhibit (under tent) $250Equipment Booth Space (outside tent) $350 SponsorshipsSponsorships are available to support the MADF quarterly Newsletters for the upcoming year 2022! Deadline October 31\, 2021. Pricing is for 4 issues. All sponsors will be recognized on the MADF newsletter and website. Dairy $500 (1/2 page ad)Cow $300 (1/4 page ad)Calf $100 (listing with logo) \n\nDownload the brochure for more information.\n\nOnline registration options\nPlease note: Online pre-registration is available until October 4\, 2021. Attendee pricing is $15 when pre-registered and $25 after October 4. Walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2021-madf-picnic/
LOCATION:Rockwood Farm\, 355 Granby Road\, Granville\, MA\, 01034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20210712T210236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T210438Z
UID:1989-1627398000-1627412400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:UMass Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Rain date: Thursday\, July 29 \nTake part in a tour of current crop research at the farm and a demo of the newly purchased no-till transplanter in action. The research tour will go from 3-6pm and dinner will be provided at the end of the tour. \nRegistration is required due to COVID-19 safety protocols. \nThe tour will include presentations on the following research:\n\nDemonstrating no-till transplanter at work\nFinding the right mixture of summer cover crops for harvest\nStrategies for terminating cover crops\nSunn hemp: Grow your own nitrogen fertilizer\nOrganic control of wireworms in sweet potatoes\nDowny mildew-resistant cucumber varieties\nOrganic control of Cercospora leaf spot in Swiss chard\nBacterial wilt-resistant slicing cucumbers\nDamping off in winter spinach\nDual-use solar on Massachusetts farms\nStrategies for extending grazing seasons\nBumblebee responses to different “flavors” of basil\nStem cells in agriculture\n\nThis event is made possible by the Massachusetts Coordinated Soil Health Program\, MDAR\, Northeast SARE\, Stockbridge School of Agriculture\, and American Farmland Trust. \nClick here for more information and to register.\nQuestions? Email Samantha Glaze-Corcoran.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/umass-research-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Road\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20210623T182721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T183155Z
UID:1976-1624446000-1624451400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:2020 Dairy Farm Summary & 2021 Mid-Year Dairy Outlook
DESCRIPTION:The webinar has been recorded and posted to the Farm Credit East webinar page for those who could not attend live.\n\n \nFarm Credit East’s Northeast Dairy Farm Summary is the most comprehensive economic analysis of the region’s dairy industry. The 2020 edition marks the 41st year of the report\, which looks at the financial results of 204 Northeast dairy farms. \nChris Laughton\, editor of the report\, will review and discuss the year that was for dairy. Looking forward\, Jeremy Forrett\, manager of Crop Growers LLP\, will discuss risk management options for current market conditions\, and finally\, Catherine de Ronde\, of Agri-Mark will deliver a price and market outlook for the second half of 2021. \nImage credit: Farm Credit East
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2020-dairy-farm-summary-2021-mid-year-dairy-outlook/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20210505T151321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T151443Z
UID:1950-1622746800-1634245200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Developing Risk Management and Marketing Plans
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop Series for Beginning Farmers\, Shellfish Farmers and all other Farming Commodities in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.\nThis virtual workshop on risk management and marketing will be delivered through nine zoom sessions and will be accompanied by homework assignments\, and individualized counseling sessions if desired. \nParticipants will acquire the skills and understand their own operation sufficiently to develop personal risk management and marketing plans and strategies at the enterprise level. \n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nJune 3 • June 17 • July 8 • July 22 • August 12 • August 26 • September 16 • September 30 • October 14 \nPlease plan to attend ALL nine workshops. Pre-registration is required to participate.  Please register early as space is limited. There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee. \nTo register please contact:\nPeggy Siligato (401) 640-0484 | Email Peggy\nPaul Russell (508) 472-2364 | Email Paul\nTom Smiarowski (413) 320-1718 | Email Tom \nAt the end of this project\, each participant will have developed a personal risk management and marketing plan for their farm/ranch. \n\nParticipants are encouraged to attend ALL NINE zoom workshops.\nObjective: Assist Beginning Growers respond to and manage risk. \nParticipants in this virtual workshop series will: \n1. Be introduced to the farm business planning process and learn how to: \n\nIdentify and list all of their farm’s assets and their productive capacity\nDetermine the current wellbeing of the farm business\nReview the feasibility of alternative enterprises\nEvaluate the risks the farm faces.\nDetermine who the customers of the farm are and what utility (form\, place\, time\, possession) these customers want.\nMake basic marketing decisions:\n\nWhat form\, grade\, quality to produce.\nWhen\, where\, how to price.\nWhen\, where\, how to deliver.\n\n\n\n2. Be introduced to five areas of risk (Production\, Marketing\, Financial\, Human Resource\, Legal) and learn how to identify\, measure\, and manage risks on their farms in these areas. \n3. Understand financial management of the farm and how to use financial statements (Income Statement\, Balance Sheet) and enterprise budgets to assess the performance of the farm business and make better decisions. \n4. Understand marketing principles and how the elements of the marketing mix (Product\, Price\, Promotion\, Place\, People) are used to create an effective plan to manage the marketing decisions on the farm. \n5.  Develop a personal risk management and marketing plan for your farm. \n\nDevelop goals in each of the five risk areas\, and in each of the five marketing areas.\nIdentify specific actions you will take for each goal.\nCommit to follow through and implement the actions identified.\n\n\nIndividualized Study\nThe activities in the workshop series will build on each other with specific homework (individual study) assignments to be conducted following each workshop. Local Extension Educators will also attend the workshops and will provide assistance to the producers\non an individual basis to ensure that homework assignments are completed. \nProgram sponsors: United States Department of Agriculture / National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, UMass Extension\, The University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension\, and Northeast Extension Risk Management Education \nThis workshop is open to all interested persons. The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, and marital status.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/developing-risk-management-and-marketing-plans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20210128T144001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T144041Z
UID:1932-1615456800-1615474800@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:New England Dairy Nutrition Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Agribusiness & Feed Alliance is partnering with UConn\, The University of Maine\, University of Rhode Island\, UMass\, University of New Hampshire\, The University of Vermont and Cornell for a Virtual Dairy Seminar on Thursday\, March 11. This event will provide top notch speakers on timely topics impacting dairy herd management. \nFree registration—RSVP here for Zoom Link (provide name\, company and email address in the message to Sue VanAmburgh) \nClick here to learn more!
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/new-england-dairy-nutrition-virtual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20210211T153810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T153810Z
UID:1939-1613476800-1613480400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccine: Start a Conversation in your Community
DESCRIPTION:The objectives of the webinar are to:\n \n\nEncourage and support community-based organizations to conduct their own community education sessions on the COVID-19 vaccine using DPH-approved educational material.\nDescribe how to use and access educational materials such as:\n\nGuide to hosting community forums\nAnswers to frequently asked questions\nOther materials available on mass.gov including dashboards\n\n\nDescribe how to request a DPH “Vaccine Ambassador” to support community meetings.\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/covid-19-vaccine-start-a-conversation-in-your-community/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20210208T190256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T190542Z
UID:1936-1613124000-1613129400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Calling All Dairy Farmers—Dairy-Focused Virtual Grant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:MDAR is hosting a virtual grant workshop specifically for Massachusetts dairy farmers as part of a USDA-funded project on increasing profits for Massachusetts dairy farmers.\nWho: Massachusetts Dairy Farmers\nWhen: February 12\, 2021 | 10:00am-11:30am\nWhere: Zoom—link available after registration\nWhat: The goal of the workshop is to raise awareness of MDAR and USDA grant programs that can help dairy farmers lower their production costs. Dairy farmers will be able to ask questions and interact with each presenter at the end of each presentation and via the chat feature. \n\nTo RSVP please email Katie Rozenas by February 11th.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/calling-all-dairy-farmers-dairy-focused-virtual-grant-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T131500
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20201106T213710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T213710Z
UID:1901-1606824000-1606828500@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Dairy Markets: The 2020 Impact/Bracing for 2021
DESCRIPTION:Target Audience: Northeast Dairy Producers\, as well as suppliers and service providers\n2020 saw dramatic price swings in dairy markets due to COVID-19’s global impact on foodservice markets. What have we learned from this? What will 2021 bring? While the precise answers are still unknown\, we are sure to see volatility. Are you sure you’re ready? Please join Crop Growers\, LLP\, Farm Credit East\, and Yankee Farm Credit for a timely discussion led by Dr. Marin Bozic of the University of Minnesota along with Farm Credit East business consultant Gregg McConnell. \nThe event will cover:\n2020 Impact\, Rebuilding in 2021\nDr. Bozic will explore the post-election market impact\, the year ahead and decision support tools to assist dairy producers through it all. \n2021 Volatility\nAre you sure you’re ready? Business Consultant Gregg McConnell will share insights as you prepare for the new year.\nAsk the Experts – Live  discussion taking questions from webinar participants. \nClick here to register! \nFarm Credit has released an updated edition of “The Northeast Economic Engine: Agriculture\, Forest Products\, and Commercial Fishing” – Produced in collaboration with researchers at the University of Connecticut’s College of Agriculture\, Health and Natural Resources\, this report updates the previous studies of the economic impact of these natural resource-based businesses in 8 Northeast states. The bottom line: farming\, fishing\, and forestry contribute $104 Billion to the economies of New England\, NY\, and NJ\, and support more than a half-million jobs across the region. The economy and jobs impacts are detailed by each state in the report. \nClick here to download a PDF version. Hard copies are available on request.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/dairy-markets-the-2020-impact-bracing-for-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20201030T134433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T134601Z
UID:1897-1604493000-1604496600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Learn How Your Operation Can Benefit from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
DESCRIPTION:The UMass Extension Risk Management Education Program in cooperation with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation and the USDA – Farm Service Agency (FSA) will be conducting an information session via Zoom Meeting on CFAP 2 along with some upcoming Federal Crop Insurance deadlines on Wednesday\, November 4th from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. A short presentation on CFAP 2 will be given by FSA with ample time to answer audience questions. \nSignup began September 21 and runs through December 11\, 2020\, for the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments (CFAP 2) at the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office that serves your operation. The purpose of CFAP 2 is to provide financial assistance to producers who have faced and continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. CFAP 2 provides assistance for dairy\, livestock\, poultry\, fruits\, vegetables\, aquaculture\, maple sap\, wool\, honey\, flowers\, eligible nursery crops\, and Christmas trees (including other crops that may not be listed here) grown by the applicant. Crops purchased for resale are ineligible for CFAP 2. Value-added or processed crops (such as apple cider\, pies\, jams\, etc.) are eligible but applicants will have to determine the value of the commodity prior to processing and use that figure rather than the sales of the value added or processed commodity. \nCFAP 2 is unique program that is easy to participate in and benefits many different aspects of agriculture. Through the first 4 weeks of signup\, 340 approved CFAP 2 applicants in Massachusetts have received over $7.4 million. \nJoin the Zoom Meeting to see how you can participate: \nTopic: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2)\nTime: Nov 4\, 2020 12:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 898 6469 2715\nPasscode: 350508\nOne tap mobile: (646) 558-8656 \nThis is material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2018-70027-28588. UMass Extension works in partnership with the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Center to educate Massachusetts producers about Federal Crop Insurance and USDA Disaster Assistance Programs. \nFor more information\, please contact UMass Risk Management Specialists Paul Russell or Tom Smiarowski.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/learn-how-your-operation-can-benefit-from-the-coronavirus-food-assistance-program-cfap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20200709T163120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T163120Z
UID:1851-1600431300-1600434000@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Bringing it all Together: Integrating Alternative Forage into Your Feed Plan with Kathy Soder
DESCRIPTION:Learning how to grow and graze with alternative forage methods is just one piece of the forage puzzle. How these forage production methods affect animal performance and product quality is arguably even more important. Dr. Kathy Soder\, an animal scientist with USDA-ARS\, will complete our series by discussing how to integrate these forages into your ration plan. She will discuss what changes you can expect compared to feeding traditional hay or pasture\, possible pitfalls\, and ways to succeed. This is the topic that we receive the most questions about\, so be sure to register and submit your questions for Kathy on the registration form so we can make sure she gets them. \nThis is the sixth and final webinar in a six-part series that will cover several strategies for grazing season extension and alternative forage production. The series is a collaboration among UMass Extension\, UVM Extension\, & UMaine Extension\, and is supported in part by a Northeast SARE Research and Education Grant with organization and administration supported by the Livestock Institute of Southern New England with the support of the Cedar Tree Foundation. For any questions about the series\, please email Sam Corcoran. \nClick here to register for this webinar.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/bringing-it-all-together-integrating-alternative-forage-into-your-feed-plan-with-kathy-soder/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20200515T124256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T124256Z
UID:1802-1598616900-1598619600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Harvesting Winter Cover Crops: Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss how you can harvest your overwintering cover crops as forage by grazing in the fall and grazing or harvesting in the spring. This includes fall planting dates\, species-specific information\, and other management considerations. Our speaker is Sam Corcoran\, agronomy researcher\, of UMass Extension. \nThis is the fifth webinar in a six-part webinar series that will cover several strategies for grazing season extension and alternative forage production. If you are following along\, you will notice that it looks like we have skipped the fourth webinar! If you are receiving this message\, it just means you have registered for the fifth webinar before the fourth webinar was scheduled. The fourth webinar focuses on stockpiling and will be offered in early to mid-August (date TBD). Stay tuned! The series is a collaboration among UMass Extension\, UVM Extension\, & UMaine Extension\, and is supported in part by a Northeast SARE Research and Education Grant with organization and administration supported by the Livestock Institute of Southern New England with the support of the Cedar Tree Foundation. For any questions about the series\, please email Sam Corcoran. \nClick here to register for the webinar. \n 
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/harvesting-winter-cover-crops-grazing-forage-season-extension-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20200709T162700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T163014Z
UID:1848-1597172400-1597176000@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Stockpiling with Troy Bishopp: 60 Days From Your Fall Feeding Plan
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to feed grass this fall? This webinar will discuss the realities of stockpiling perennial pastures for the 2020 fall and winter grazing season. It’s a practical venture into the decision-making and pasture management strategies to get more grazing days and offset feeding costs without sacrificing animal performance. Will the plan match reality? Only 60 days to find out. Our speaker is Troy Bishopp\, aka\, The Grass Whisperer\, who is a proactive grazier of 35 years and a grazing professional at the Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District in NY. \nThis is the fourth webinar in a six-part webinar series that will cover several strategies for grazing season extension and alternative forage production. The series is a collaboration among UMass Extension\, UVM Extension\, & UMaine Extension\, and is supported in part by a Northeast SARE Research and Education Grant with organization and administration supported by the Livestock Institute of Southern New England with the support of the Cedar Tree Foundation. For any questions about the series\, please email Sam Corcoran. \nClick here to register for this webinar.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/stockpiling-with-troy-bishopp-60-days-from-your-fall-feeding-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20200721T210812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T210812Z
UID:1862-1596801600-1596805200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Weibnar: 2019 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary Review
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URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/weibnar-2019-northeast-dairy-farm-summary-review/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T125456
CREATED:20200515T123953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T123953Z
UID:1800-1596197700-1596200400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Brassicas & Other Cool Season Annuals: Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss brassicas and other cool-season annuals for grazing or stored feed. This includes species-specific information\, planting and management\, and feeding considerations. Our speaker is Heather Darby\, agronomy specialist\, of UVM Extension. \nThis is the third webinar in a six-part webinar series that will cover several strategies for grazing season extension and alternative forage production. The series is a collaboration among UMass Extension\, UVM Extension\, & UMaine Extension\, and is supported in part by a Northeast SARE Research and Education Grant with organization and administration supported by the Livestock Institute of Southern New England with the support of the Cedar Tree Foundation. For any questions about the series\, please email Sam Corcoran. \nClick here to register for the webinar.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/brassicas-other-cool-season-annuals-grazing-forage-season-extension-webinar-series/
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