Massachusetts Association of Agricultural Commissions Event 

Please join us for our Annual Meeting, as we celebrate our 10th year of supporting farmers, Ag Coms and communities!

 

8:30 Check In & Walk in Registration (save money - register by Feb 14)

9:15 Welcome 

9:30 - 11:15 Session 1. Glyphosates Use in Agriculture & Potential Alternatives

Overview of the most common uses of glyphosates in MA agriculture, potential alternatives and regulatory updates.  Dr. Randy Prostak UMASS Extension & Hotze Wijnja MDAR Chemist, Crop & Pest Services             (2 Pesticides Credits)

11:30 - 12:15 Session 2. "REAL" Local Produce, a Conversation on Produce Traceability

An update from MDAR's Mike Botelho on Produce Safety, Commonwealth Quality Program and a discussion with MAAC Vice President Mike Pineo on MAAC's new "REAL" Farmer's Market and Farm Stands Initiative.

12:15 - 1:30 Lunch & Annual Meeting 

1:30 - 2:45 Session 3. Hemp Updates, Regulations and Legislation

MDAR's Jessica Burgess, Dan Smith of Vicente Sedberg LLC and Josh Turner of Heritage Hemp CBD

3:00 - 4:00 Session 4. Working with Municipalities

MAAC has been advocating for a better working relationship with municipalities.  This session will discuss methods to work with local governments, M.G.L Chapter 40 Section 8L and review pending legislation.  Frank DiLuna of Smolak and Vaughn.

Payment Options

If you wish to pay by check, please email massagcoms.maac@gmail.com and list out the name(s), email(s) and the Ag Com that they are representing (if they are on an Ag Com) and include a phone number, so that we can count you for meals and seating, mailed by February 14th.

If your municipality is paying your tickets by check and we have the email by February 14th, then you can bring the check to the meeting.  You will be billed if there is a request to attend and payment has not been postmarked by Februray 14th.

Checks should be payable to the Massachusetts Association of Agricultural Commissions, Inc.and if mailed, send them to the MAAC Treasurer Randy Johnson, 120 Middleton Rd., Boxford, MA 01921.  Post marked no later than February 14th for early registration.

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