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Join us for Berkshire Grown farmer workshops, giving farmers opportunities to learn from experts on everything from farm production, business management, marketing, and more.
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Presented by
Cynthia Flores
Overview
Improving body movements in everyday farm work for health and longevity.
Labor-Movement believes that when you move well, you work well. Our mission is to help farmers, fishermen, landscapers, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health + wellness, increase efficiency and extend longevity in a season or career
- September 22
- 10 am - 2 pm (lunch provided!)
- Random Harvest- 1785 State Rte 23 Craryville, NY 12521
- $20 Berkshire Grown Members, $30 non-members (sliding scale tickets available)
Description
Farming can be one of the most dangerous occupations. That’s why the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) is dedicated to improving the health of agricultural workers and enhancing safety for farm owners and workers. This training will provide an overview of the health and safety risks that farmers face, how to prevent them, and what to do should an emergency arise. This training will touch on basic first aid, working safely in the elements, injury Prevention, personal protective equipment (PPE), and more.
Presented by
Cynthia Flores
Overview
Improving body movements in everyday farm work for health and longevity.
Labor-Movement believes that when you move well, you work well. Our mission is to help farmers, fishermen, landscapers, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health + wellness, increase efficiency and extend longevity in a season or career
- Septiembre 22
- 10am-2pm (¡incluye almuerzo gratis!)
- Random Harvest- 1785 State Rte 23 Craryville, NY 12521
- $20 miembros de Berkshire Grown, $30 no miembros (precio según escala móvil disponible)
Description
La agricultura puede ser una de las ocupaciones más peligrosas. Por eso, el Centro de Medicina y Salud Agricola de Nueva York (NYCAMH) se dedica a mejorar la salud de los trabajadores agrícolas y a fomentar la seguridad tanto de los propietarios de las granjas como de sus empleados. Esta capacitación ofrecerá una visión general de los riesgos para la salud y la seguridad que enfrentan los agricultores, como prevenirlos y que hacer en caso de emergencia. Se abordarán temas como primeros auxilios básicos, trabajo seguro a la intemperie, prevención de lesiones, equipo de protección personal (EPP) y más.
SOLD OUT
Chainsaw Safety for Women, Female Bodied, Nonbinary & Trans Folx with Women’s Tree Climber Workshop (WTCW)
Presented by
Cynthia Flores
Overview
Improving body movements in everyday farm work for health and longevity.
Labor-Movement believes that when you move well, you work well. Our mission is to help farmers, fishermen, landscapers, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health + wellness, increase efficiency and extend longevity in a season or career
- October 24, 2026
- 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Roots Rising Farm & Education Center, 923 Barker Rd, Pittsfield MA 01201
- $157.50 ($150.00 + $7.50 booking fee)
Farmer Discounts:
A limited number of discounted tickets (total $101.50) may be available for farmers who are members of Berkshire Grown. If interested, contact Alyssa at Berkshire Grown to inquire: alyssa@berkshiregrown.org
Details:
Lunch included, equipment provided. Dress in long pants, sturdy over the ankle boots, and preferably long sleeves.
Dress for weather and bring your water bottle.
Other Details:
- Chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided.
- If you have your own, you are encouraged to bring to class
Chainsaw Safety Course (Level 1 & 2):
Classroom: Safety Statistics, Chainsaw Use at work vs. home
- Identify the parts of a chainsaw – including its safety features
- Chainsaw PPE, fitment, and why
- How to prepare a chainsaw to run (power source, oil, chain tension)
- Identifying reactive forces of the chainsaw
- Starting, operating, and maintaining working order
- What tools & equipment to have while you operate a saw
Lunch Break - Thank you to our sponsors!
In the Field: Bucking & Cutting
- Tools & cut types to aid and/or relieve binds while bucking wood
- Learning reactive woods: tension & compression
- Class will be divided into groups to work on chainsaw skills: bucking; limbing; small tree felling; accuracy; notches and more.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Berkshire Grown
John Field Tree Service
Bartlett Tree Experts
Shire Electric Arborwear
RBI Shelter Tree
DGP
Aspen Fuels
