How do you retain staff year after year? How do you create a strong team from the beginning and follow through the season? In this workshop we will work together to build management and training styles for staff retention including mission clarification, empowering managers and crew leaders, and clear communication and feedback. This workshop builds […]
The Livestock Institute of Southern New England (TLI) is hosting its 2nd annual livestock conference on January 28th, 2018. TLI promotes best practices in animal husbandry to further strengthen the agricultural activities of the region. This conference is designed for producers of all experience levels and all farm sizes. We are seeking speakers on the […]
Join Meryl and Jessica from Just Roots for their presentation on farm-based programs and the community equity work they have been doing in collaboration with the health center, part of The Stockbridge School of Agriculture’s Sustainable Food and Farming program's “Women Entrepreneurs in the Food System” lecture series in 202 Paige Laboratory. Find more info […]
We’ll walk through the steps of creating an employee manual that your employees with understand We’ll also discuss federal and state laws, policies that support the health and well-being of your staff, and best practices for upholding those policies. Sarah is Counsel for the firm Bulkley Richardson in the Business and Finance department and is […]
Fruit and vegetable growers interested in learning about produce safety and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule are invited to attend this course to learn about produce safety best practices, key parts of the Produce Safety Rule requirements, and how these requirements will be enforced in MA through MDAR’s Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP). This course is one way to satisfy the Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’
In collaboration with MDAR and UMass we will go over how to create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and how to train your staff as it relates to Food Safety and the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Gary Gemme of Harvest Farm of Whately will talk about some of […]
We will cover federal and state labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. CLF’s Legal Services Food Hub will present resources for understanding how to comply with regulations, as well as how laws protect both workers and farm owners. Location: Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center, Room 303, 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke Presenter: Attorney John […]
**This event is presented by the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) and is focused on Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk counties.** More details about SEMAP's 2018 conference coming soon, check back for updates! Whether you’re a professional farmer, a backyard gardener, or just curious about locally grown food, this is the event for you! Each year, […]