December 12, 2009 | 8:30AM
Deerfield Town Hall, 413-665-4077

Western Mass Agricultural Commission Gathering--Deerfield

The Deerfield Agricultural Commission, Hancock Shaker Village, and the Pittsfield Commission will host the gatherings for Western Mass Agricultural Commission members, farmers, and interested friends of agriculture.

The morning part of each gathering will feature a ROUNDTABLE FOR ALL AG COMMISSIONS and others to explore current projects and share successes and challenges. It will be followed by a high-powered panel on Current Legal and Policy Issues for Agriculture (FOR FARMERS AND AGCOM MEMBERS) shared by MDAR Assistant Commissioner Nathan L’Etoile, General Counsel Bob Ritchie, Cris Coffin of American Farmland Trust, and State Representatives Denis Guyer and Steve Kulik.

The afternoon, ALSO FOR FARMERS AND AGCOM MEMBERS, will feature a panel and exhibits focusing on sources of funding for farmers – grants, loans, incentives, energy programs, and others.

NOTE: Afternoon only (with no lunch) - free registration.

If you have any questions regarding this event please contact:

Pete Westover, Contractor, MDAR, 413.665.4077
Ann Gibson, Berkshire-Pioneer RC&D, 413.256.1607

January 9, 2010 | 8:30AM
Hancock Shaker Village, 413.256.1607

Western Mass Agricultural Commission Gathering—Hancock Shaker Village

January 27, 2010 | 6:30PM
Buckland Shelburne Community Center, 413.268.8219

Climate Change And Your Land: What Can You Do? Part 1: Carbon and Forest Sequestration

What does a rapidly changing global climate mean for my land?  Come learn how your woods can play a role in reducing carbon emissions and get information about the new pilot carbon trading program in Massachusetts.  Free, preregistration required. (Snow Date January 28th.)