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SUMMARY:Farmers Market Preparedness - Part III Topic: Food Safety
DESCRIPTION:In this Farmers Market Readiness workshop\, we will provide an overview of food safety for farmers at the farmers’ market. It will cover when a food inspection is required\, how to obtain an inspection\, and the exemptions from inspection that are in the Virginia Food Laws. Additionally\, it will also touch on the applicable laws and regulations\, food labeling and packaging. The webinar will also discuss how to become VA Grown and VA finest designated. We will also hear from VDACS\, VDH\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, VA GROWN and VA FINEST. \nFor more information\, contact Michael Carter\, Jr. at (804) 691-0490 or micarter@vsu.edu. \nYOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM MEETING LINK IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A LINK\, PLEASE EMAIL smallfarm@vsu.edu \nIf you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices\, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity\, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/farmers-market-preparedness-part-iii-topic-food-safety/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200423T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200423T140000
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Online Trainings
DESCRIPTION:VAFMA is hosting two online training classes that will detail how 9 different markets are navigating this obstacle course. \nIn the trainings\, you’ll hear from market managers at rural\, urban and suburban markets; government run\, private and non-profit markets.  They will share their successes and lessons learned along with their communication strategies\, signage\, market rules\, physical structure\, social distancing practices\, use of volunteers\, payment methods and more. \nVAFMA staff will summarize the recommendations and resources shared. \nRegistration for the trainings is limited. Recordings will be available. \nCost is $15 per person\, per training\nRegistration
URL:https://vafma.org/event/covid-19-online-trainings/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Getting Your Market Open During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16th\, 12:00pm – 1:30 pm \nThis VAFMA webinar will provide an update of the latest state operation requirements for Virginia’s farmers markets. We’ll answer your questions and provide examples to help you adjust the setup of your market. \nMeredith Ledlie Johnson of Virginia Cooperative Extension will be with us to discuss using SNAP at markets during COVID-19. She’ll share how market managers are adjusting SNAP benefit sales to meet the current market guidelines. \nKim Hutchinson\, Executive Director of VAFMA will explain how to work with your local officials to get your market open. Howard Herman of Falls Church Farmers Market will share his experience navigating the challenges he faced getting his market open. \nRiko Metzroth of Farmers Insurance Financial Services will be with us to discuss general liability during COVID-19. He’ll also talk about two Small Business Administration Loans of interest to markets and their vendors.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/webinar-getting-your-market-open-during-covid-19/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200326T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200326T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Produce Safety Rule
DESCRIPTION:The Produce Safety Rule\, Exemptions and Market Requirements \nMarch 26\, 2020\, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Free Online Training \nFree Registration Link
URL:https://vafma.org/event/webinar-produce-safety-rule/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200316T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200316T123000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Food Safety and Handling at Farmers Markets
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Food Safety Program Overview and Food Handler Best Practices at the Farmers Market\nMarch 16\, 2020\, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Free Online Training \nThis presentation will provide an overview of producing food products to sell at the farmers market. It will cover when a food inspection is required\, how to obtain an inspection\, and the exemptions from inspection that are in the Virginia Food Laws. Additionally\, it will also touch on the applicable laws and regulations\, industrial hemp\, and food labeling. \nThe presentation will also cover how to prevent selling contaminated foods at the market by 1) Fostering good health and hygiene practices\, 2) Cleaning and prevention of cross contamination\, 3) Holding hot/cold foods at proper temperatures\, 4) Ensuring foods are cooked to the correct temperature\, and 5) Ensuring foods sold originate from safe sources. Additionally\, it covers some of Virginia Cooperative Extensions’s resources available for markets. \nFree Registration
URL:https://vafma.org/event/webinar-food-safety-and-handling-at-farmers-markets/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200225T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200225T120000
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market Liability Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Riko Metzroth is a Richmond-based insurance agent and financial advisor who insures many different types of businesses through 9 states on the East Coast. On February 25 at 11:00 am (EST)\, Riko will review the risks faced by farmers market vendors and operators.\n\nHe will review examples of past claims\, and how to insure against such claims. He will also cover the importance of operators insisting upon valid and active insurance certificates from each vendor.\n\nFree Registration
URL:https://vafma.org/event/farmers-market-liability-webinar/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200115T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200115T120000
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SUMMARY:Getting to Greener Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Getting to Greener Webinar\nFarmers Markets are full of plastic bags\, plastic utensils\, clamshell packaging. At just one market in Fairfax County\, shoppers use a conservative average of 100\,000 single use plastic bags per season. There are over 25 Farmers Markets in the Northern Virginia Region every week. Several are year round and that is an unconscionable number of plastic bags considering the damage just one bag could do to a bale of cotton\, or if ingested by livestock. \nThis session will showcase products and programs that Markets and Farmers can use instead of single use plastics and open the discussion up to creative ways Markets can market their sustainability and get even more customers (including eco-tourists!) who care about not just where the food comes from\, but how they buy it. \nAbout the Presenters \nJennifer Cole\, Executive Director- Clean Fairfax \nJennifer Cole has been the Executive Director for Clean Fairfax since January 2009.\nShe served as the President of the Virginia Council on Litter Prevention and Recycling\, a member of the Beekeepers Association of Northern Virginia\, the Virginia Recycling Association\, and serves on the County’s Trash Team\, a task force made up of County agencies\, regional authorities and non-profits working on keeping area streams and special places clean and litter-free. She is the 2018 recipient of the Fairfax County Environment Excellence Award. Before moving to Northern Virginia\, Jen worked in Providence\, Rhode Island developing and managing urban agriculture and community gardens\, community forestry\, and advocacy via environmental law.\nShe holds a Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis on Urban Environmental Policy from Norwich University and a Certification in Advanced Business Sustainability from the University of Vermont. \nZach Huntington\, Clean Streams Program Manager- Clean Fairfax \nZach Huntington is a Virginia native and lifelong outdoorsman with a passion for clean water. He received his Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Natural Resources and Conservation\, and is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Environmental Compliance and Sustainability.
URL:https://vafma.org/event/getting-to-greener-webinar/
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