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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
DTSTAMP:20260414T152005
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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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
CREATED: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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
CREATED:20200515T123813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T123813Z
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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:20260414T152005
CREATED:20200605T142734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T184632Z
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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:20260414T152005
CREATED:20200605T142557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T142557Z
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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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
CREATED:20200401T185249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T185502Z
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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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
CREATED:20200228T155702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T214000Z
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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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
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:20260414T152005
CREATED:20190715T173217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T175740Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152005
CREATED:20190612T185746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T185746Z
UID:1584-1560510000-1560513600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Dairy Risk Management Webinar
DESCRIPTION:ENFIELD\, CONN.\, JUNE 10\, 2019 — Farm Credit East and Crop Growers\, LLP are hosting a webinar on available dairy risk management options on Friday\, June 14\, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Dairy farmers and other interested parties are invited to participate in this free webinar. \nSignups are set to begin June 17 for the new USDA Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program that was included in the 2018 Farm Bill. This webinar will discuss both DMC as well as risk management options available through crop insurance providers like Crop Growers\, LLP\, such as Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) and Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Dairy Cattle (LGM-Dairy). \nPresenters for this webinar will be Tristan Peterson\, Crop Growers Northeast Marketing Agent\, and Jenifer Dean from the USDA. They will discuss the programs and producers’ options to develop a sound dairy risk management plan\, review several coverage strategies and address attendee questions. \nThis free webinar will be held on Friday\, June 14\, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon EDT. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/webinars for registration information.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/dairy-risk-management-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152005
CREATED:20181226T191545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T191639Z
UID:1506-1552381200-1552512600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Cornerstone Dairy Academy
DESCRIPTION:Registration deadline: January 31\, 2019\nCornerstone Dairy Academy is designed not merely to build leaders but also to develop them into leaders of cornerstone caliber—the kind of leaders who inspire and empower others. Dairy producers\, students and other dairy-industry professionals are invited to apply for this world-class leadership program. \nSpecifically\, this program is designed for those who are eager to improve their people development and leadership skills and aspire to higher levels in life and the workplace. If you want to lead with purpose\, character\, integrity and confidence this program is for you. Apply today. \n\nChoose your pillar\nCornerstone Dairy Academy offers a choice of three tracks that build on the fundamentals of people-development skills while cultivating important aspects of communication. Each of the learning pillars occur simultaneously on Day 1 followed by Day 2 at the 2019 PDPW Business Conference where you join dairy farmers and other industry members and learn from industry experts from across the globe. Choose the pillar that is right for you. Complete all three and be on your way to becoming a leader of cornerstone caliber. \nInfluential Leaders\n\nDiscover your behavior type and how to adjust to other behaviors\nUnderstand generational differences\nMaster first impressions\nPractice thankfulness and gratitude\n\nVisionary Leaders\n\nUnderstand integrity and its correlation to ethical decision making\nObserve global trends so you can discover opportunities\nStrategic planning and efficient use of economic indicator tools\nExemplify credibility and uprightness\n\nServant Leaders\n\nTop ten characteristics and seven best practices of a servant leadership\nThe value of organizational focus and working as a team\nThe power of hospitality and customer service\nThe blessings in creating a positive\, productive work culture\n\n\nProgram details\nCost: $150/accepted Participant\n($600 value-funding provided by the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation) \nApplication deadline: January 31\, 2019 \nLocation: Alliant Energy Center\, Madison\, Wis. \nAgenda\nTuesday\, March 12\n9:00 a.m. Registration\n8:00 p.m. Conclude \nWednesday\, March 13\n7:15 a.m. Breakfast Program\n8:45 a.m. Business Conference Day 1\n6:30 p.m. Dinner and Networking \nApply now!\n*Registration includes 2 nights room-share lodging on March 12–13\, 2019\, registration for day 1 of the PDPW Business Conference\, all meals and conference materials.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/cornerstone-dairy-academy/
LOCATION:Alliant Energy Center\, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin":MAILTO:mail@pdpw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152005
CREATED:20181214T145141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T151157Z
UID:1490-1550224800-1550235600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:2019 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, February 15\, 2019 for the 9th 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. Our meeting will include several special guests that 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!\nCheck back soon for a downloadable registration form that can be submitted via postal mail. \nWalk-in registrations are welcome. \nThe donation for paying at the door is $25 per person.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2019-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:20181003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152005
CREATED:20180917T142630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T142754Z
UID:1469-1538555400-1538571600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:DOT/FMCSA Compliance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:With Sergeant Jonathan Bates of the Massachusetts State Police \nWebber & Grinnell Insurance is hosting a FREE informational event Wednesday\, October 3\, 2018 at The Delaney House in Holyoke\, Massachusetts.\nWho should be at this event?\nAnyone or any business who operates a fleet of vehicles over 10\,000 GVW\, whether interstate or intrastate\, who wants to understand issues around DOT/FMCSA compliance. \nWho will be speaking?\nSergeant Jonathan Bates of the Massachusetts State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Team. \nWhat will be discussed?\nSergeant Bates will be discussing: \n\nRoadside inspections and what they look for.\nRecord keeping compliance – what is needed to comply with the DOT regulations:\n\nHours of Service\nVehicle Maintenance Record Keeping\nMotor Vehicle Record Reviews\n\n\nQuestions about DOT compliance that are unusual will be answered.\n\nHow much does it cost?\nThis event is free and light breakfast items as well as coffee and other beverages will be served. \nWhat are the event specifics?\nWednesday\, October 3rd •  8:30 AM\nThe Delaney House \n1 Country Club Road\, Holyoke\, MA 01040 \nHow do I register?\nEasy! Just email Webber & Grinnell Insurance and state you are registering and how many are attending! \nDOT/FMCSA compliance can be confusing and we don’t want to see anyone get ticketed or fined for lack of information\, so please make a plan to attend this event! \n 
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/dot-fmcsa-compliance-seminar/
LOCATION:The Delaney House\, 1 Country Club Road\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152005
CREATED:20180716T193351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T195724Z
UID:1428-1533891600-1533906000@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:2018 Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Coopers Hilltop Farm welcomes the dairy community to their family farm in the beautiful town of Rochdale\, Massachusetts. \nJoin us for updates from the Massachusetts 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. BBQ 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\, 2018. \nDairy $500\nCow $300\nCalf $100 \n\nDownload the brochure for more information.\nSpecial thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!\n\nPlease note: Online pre-registration is available up until the day of the event\, August 10\, 2018.\nAttendee pricing is $15 when pre-registered and $25 after August 3. Walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/2018-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Cooper’s Hilltop Farm\, 515 Henshaw Street\, Rochdale\, MA\, 01542\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152005
CREATED:20180705T141550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T142644Z
UID:1415-1532622600-1532635200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Twilight Barn Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by:\nCentral Massachusetts Dairy Producers Association\, UMass Center for Agriculture\, Food\, and the Environment\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, USDA—Natural Resources Conservation Service\, USDA—Farm Service Agency\n\nCome and join us for a great event and dinner!!\n5:30pm \nRegistration and social \n6:00pm \nWelcome and farm tour \n6:50pm \nMDAR Commissioner John Lebeaux \n7:00pm \nRecent innovative practices on integrated cover crops and no-till system.\nPanel discussion. \nAgency updates:\n7:45pm \nClean Energy Extension. Zara Dowling \n7:55pm \nMassachusetts Farm Energy Program (MFEP). Gerry Polano. Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources \n8:10pm \nMassachusetts Nutrient Regulations Updates\, Hotze Wijnja.\nMassachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources \n8:20pm \nRMA update\, Tom Smiarowski and Paul Russell \n8:25pm \nNRCS update\, Bob Purcell \n8:30pm \nFSA update\, Kip Graham \n8:35pm \nDinner and social \n9:00pm \nAdjourn \n\nFor more information\, contact Masoud Hashemi at 413.545.1843 or Alexa Smychkovich at 413.545.5221.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/twilight-barn-meeting/
LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 2301 Southbridge Road\, Warren\, Massachusetts\, 01083
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152006
CREATED:20180326T140425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T141926Z
UID:1386-1522170000-1522177200@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Forgotten Farms screening at Tufts University
DESCRIPTION:For more information or to arrange a public screening\, buy a DVD or BluRay for home use\, visit: Forgotten Farms website.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/forgotten-farms-screening-tufts/
LOCATION:Tufts University\, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy\, Behrakis Auditorium\, 150 Harrison Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T154500
DTSTAMP:20260414T152006
CREATED:20180326T141111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T131725Z
UID:1391-1522158300-1522165500@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Forgotten Farms screening at the Massachusetts State House
DESCRIPTION:For more information or to arrange a public screening\, buy a DVD or BluRay for home use\, visit: Forgotten Farms website.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/forgotten-farms-screening-ag-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152006
CREATED:20180201T164512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T164512Z
UID:1345-1522141200-1522155600@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:MA Ag Day on Beacon Hill
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, March 27\, 2018\, when farmers and agriculture officials from across the state come together to visit their legislators to discuss issues and legislation which affects their farms and local communities. \nThe day’s events include a program of speakers\, presentation of “Agriculture Day” awards\, informational exhibits and a hotly anticipated reception featuring Massachusetts’ farm and specialty food products. We invite you to join us in recognizing Massachusetts’ agriculture specialists and learn more about their efforts to maintain the long-term viability of Massachusetts agriculture.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/ma-ag-day-beacon-hill/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152006
CREATED:20180201T163532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T191108Z
UID:1342-1520845200-1520856000@www.madairyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Monday\, March 12\, 2018 for the 8th 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. Our meeting will include several special guests that 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\nEarly registration has passed.\nWalk-in registrations are welcome. \nThe donation for paying at the door is $25 per person.
URL:https://www.madairyfarmers.org/event/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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