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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:20260414T115453
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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
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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
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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
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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:20260414T115453
CREATED:20210505T151321Z
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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:20260414T115453
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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:20260414T115453
CREATED:20210211T153810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T153810Z
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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:20260414T115453
CREATED:20210208T190256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T190542Z
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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:20260414T115453
CREATED:20201106T213710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T213710Z
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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
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CREATED:20201030T134433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T134601Z
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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
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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:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200515T124256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T124256Z
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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:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200709T162700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T163014Z
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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:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200721T210812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T210812Z
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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:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200515T123953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T123953Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200715T152306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T152306Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Credit East Webinar: The Paycheck Protection Program – A Top to Bottom Review of Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:While many Northeast businesses and their employees have benefited from loans approved through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)\, the second critical step is to achieve maximum forgiveness of the loan.  \nJoin Farm Credit East on July 23\, 11AM – 12:30PM\, for a top-to-bottom guide on preparing for PPP loan forgiveness. Farm\, forest products or fishing businesses that received PPP loans are encouraged to attend this free webinar. \nWe’ll review the key records and calculations for forgiveness\, including: \n\nPayroll records in your reference period and during the forgiveness period\nFull-time equivalent calculations and how to avoid reduction penalties\nRate-of-pay calculations\nWhich taxes should (and shouldn’t) be included in your payroll expenses\nEligible\, non-payroll expenses and how they should be documented\nAvailable forgiveness timelines – 24 weeks vs. 8 weeks\n\nAlong with this review\, consultants Keith Dickinson and Erin Pirro will discuss recent program developments and changes that have been made by the Small Business Administration. \nClick here to register or here to view a list of upcoming webinars on the Farm Credit East website.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/paycheck-protection-program-a-top-to-bottom-review-of-forgiveness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200515T123813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T123813Z
UID:1798-1593173700-1593176400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Improving Pastures with No-Till Methods: Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss no-till methods to manage pastures. This includes over-seeding with annuals and strategies to improve or renovate existing pastures. Our speaker is Richard Kersbergen\, animal and forage scientist with UMaine Extension. \nThis is the second 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/improving-pastures-with-no-till-methods-grazing-forage-season-extension-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200605T142734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T184632Z
UID:1810-1593086400-1593090000@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Fruits and Vegetables: An Early Season Check-in
DESCRIPTION:Join Farm Credit East Thursday\, June 25 at 12 noon for an outlook on the Northeast fruit and vegetable season. This webinar will cover the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Northeast growers\, market disruptions\, and how production and marketing has shifted to reflect the current environment. Managing workers and their health will also be covered. \nPanelists include Dr. Bradley Rickard\, professor of applied economics and management\, Cornell University; Dr. Miguel Gomez\, associate professor of applied economics\, Cornell University; Dr. Richard Stup\, agricultural workforce specialist\, Cornell Cooperative Extension; and Elizabeth Higgins\, business management specialist\, Cornell Cooperative Extension. \nRegister today!
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/fruits-and-vegetables-an-early-season-check-in/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200605T142557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T142557Z
UID:1809-1592481600-1592485200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Beef and Beyond: A Look at Local and National Animal Protein Markets
DESCRIPTION:Join Farm Credit East for a webinar on Thursday\, June 18\, for a livestock and meat markets outlook featuring Will Sawyer of CoBank\, who will give a national perspective on animal protein markets. Dr. Michael Baker\, Senior Extension Associate at Cornell University\, will talk about Northeast markets and what the rest of the year has in store. \nRegistration link still to come.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/beef-and-beyond-a-look-at-local-and-national-animal-protein-markets/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200605T142444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T142444Z
UID:1808-1592308800-1592312400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Forest Products Industry Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Eric Kingsley\, a forest industry consultant with Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC\, will present his data and perspective on the region’s forest products markets and potential impacts of the slowing economy. Join Farm Credit East on Tuesday\, June 16 at 12 noon for a discussion of lumber markets\, pulpwood and biomass\, as well as the health of the forest industry supply chain. \nClick here to learn more and to register.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/northeast-forest-products-industry-outlook/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200605T142323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T142323Z
UID:1807-1591876800-1591880400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Feed\, Grain and Dairy Markets Around the World and Here in the Northeast
DESCRIPTION:Join Farm Credit East for a webinar on Thursday\, June 11 at 12 noon for an outlook for feed\, grain and dairy markets. Featuring Ken Zuckerberg of CoBank\, this presentation will give attendees insight into what’s happening with feed and grain markets both locally and around the world. Dr. Chris Wolf\, professor of applied economics and management at Cornell University\, will cover dairy markets and what the rest of the year has in store. \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/feed-grain-and-dairy-markets-around-the-world-and-here-in-the-northeast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200515T122612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T122824Z
UID:1794-1590754500-1590757200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Summer Annuals: Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss warm-season annuals suitable for grazing or stored forage as an alternative to traditional hay\, pasture\, or silage. This includes species-specific information\, planting times\, management\, feed considerations\, and associated environmental benefits. Our speaker is Caleb Goossen\, Ph.D.\, an organic crop and conservation specialist with the Maine Organic Farming and Gardeners Association. \nThis is the first 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/summer-annuals-grazing-forage-season-extension-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200424T203651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T203651Z
UID:1779-1588249800-1588255200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Dairy Risk Management Concepts for the Current Environment
DESCRIPTION:Farm Credit East and Crop Growers\, LLP will be hosting a webinar on Thursday\, April 30\, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. that will address risk management tools for the current dairy situation. Dairy farmers and industry professionals are invited to register for this free webinar. \nWebinar attendees will hear from Dr. Marin Bozic\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota\, as well as Farm Credit East Business Consultant\, Gregg McConnell. \nBozic will provide an update on dairy markets and discuss tools available to dairy producers to manage risk. McConnell will inform attendees on how to evaluate farm risk profiles and the suitability of risk management tools for different situations. \nPlease register for this free webinar at FarmCreditEast.com/webinars. For more information\, please contact Chris Laughton at 800-562-2235 or via email. \n### \nFor more information:\nContact: Kristie Matuszewski\nTelephone: 800.562.2235
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/webinar-dairy-risk-management-concepts-for-the-current-environment/
ORGANIZER;CN="Farm Credit East":MAILTO:Kristie.Matuszewski@FarmCreditEast.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200401T185249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T185502Z
UID:1758-1585908000-1585913400@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Local Food System: Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:A message from MA Food System Collaborative Director Winton Pitcoff:\nHello\, MA local food system leaders. \nResponse to the March 18 Virtual Forum about the Massachusetts Local Food System’s response to COVID-19 was very positive. Since so much has happened in such a short time we are organizing a second event for this Friday\, April 3\, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. \nThis will be an opportunity to hear from stakeholder groups from the farming\, food access\, small business\, and other food sectors about their activities\, as well as to get updates on actions taken by the legislature and administration. \nThe presenter line-up is still being developed\, but please save the date and time\, and register here. \nIf you have particular questions you would like to have answered or issues you’d like to have addressed on the call\, please let me know. \nAnd remember that our resources page is being updated regularly. \nRegister today!
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/massachusetts-local-food-system-virtual-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200319T162516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T163139Z
UID:1752-1584698400-1584702000@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 and Your Dairy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Richard Stup\, PhD\, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development and Rob Lynch\, DVM\, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY \nTopics include: why prevention of the coronavirus/COVID-19 is important\, steps that employers should take to protect employees\, animal health considerations\, what to do if service providers are not available\, disaster contingency plans\, cross-training of employees who can fill other roles\, business resources for employers\, and pending federal and state legislation related to coronavirus and employees. \nClick here to join the webinar on March 20
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/covid-19-and-your-dairy-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200228T155702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T214000Z
UID:1722-1583488800-1583499600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual Joint Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, March 6\, 2020 for the 10th 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 available until March 4\, 2020!\nWalk-in registrations are welcome. \nThe donation for paying at the door after March 4 is $25 per person.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/10th-annual-joint-meeting/
LOCATION:Bluebonnet Diner\, 324 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20200107T210014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T210145Z
UID:1698-1578936600-1578942000@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Dairy Tax Credit Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Click here to download the notice of public hearing.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/dairy-tax-credit-public-hearing/
LOCATION:The Red Barn at Hampshire College\, 893 West Street\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01002
ORGANIZER;CN="Myron Inglis%2C MDAR":MAILTO:Myron.Inglis@mass.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20191114T203942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T203942Z
UID:1682-1574330400-1574344800@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Communications Training for MA Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop Open to All Farmers!\nLearn How to Handle Tough Questions at Discussion Training\nLunch Included! \nDo you think we can do a better job explaining why we do what we do as farmers? Are you hesitant to engage in conversations with the average consumer? Misinformation abounds\, but it’s up to us in the agricultural community to set the record straight. \nJoin us at the upcoming “Productive Conversations” training workshop on Thursday\, November 21 at Bluebonnet Diner and Banquet Hall to learn how to lead positive conversations about the tough issues surrounding our industry\, with a specific focus on water quality and the environment. The workshop will train you to get your point across in all types of settings including in person\, in a town hall setting\, online or when speaking to a reporter. \nRSVP by emailing your name\, farm name\, and number attending to Annalise Kieley. \nWorkshop sponsored by New England Dairy.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/communications-training-for-ma-farmers/
LOCATION:Bluebonnet Diner\, 324 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T115453
CREATED:20190715T173217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T175740Z
UID:1596-1565344800-1565359200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:2019 Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Tully Farms welcomes the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Dunstable\, 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. \nBBQ lunch is included with your registration! \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! \nWhat 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! \nExhibitors: Registration includes a 6 foot table. Plus 1 exhibitor registration @ NC \nTable Top Exhibit (under tent) $250\nEquipment Booth Space (outside tent) $350 \nSponsorships: Sponsorships are available to support the MADF Summer event. All sponsors will be recognized on the MADF website\, a sign at registration\, and verbally during the program. Deadline July 23\, 2019. \nDairy $500\nCow $300\nCalf $100 \n\nDownload the brochure for more information.\n\nPlease note: Online pre-registration is available until August 2\, 2019.\nAttendee pricing is $15 when pre-registered and $25 after August 2. Walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2019-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Tully Farms Dairy\, 291 Fletcher Street\, Dunstable\, Massachusetts\, 01827
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