Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) or bird flu has recently been reported in several nearby states and poses a significant threat to commercial and backyard flocks. While reports of the impacts on pastured flocks have been limited so far, there is an increasing concern, particularly in areas with high concentrations of poultry operations. Join Mike Badger […]
Join UMass Extension educator Dr. Masoud Hashemi at Doe Valley Farm in Petersham for the first of a two-session series on pasture management. Well-managed pastures contribute significantly to the sustainability of animal operations and the environment’s quality. However, pasture management begins with the assessment of soil fertility. Testing soil is crucial to greener pastures and […]
You are raising and selling local meat, but are you making a profit? Learn marketing techniques and how to use the NEW Cornell Meat Pricing Tool to develop prices that deliver a profit in every channel. Presented by: Matt LeRoux, Extension Associate, Cornell University Matt has over 20 years of experience serving farms through Cornell Cooperative […]
In this all-day workshop with Berkshire Grow, folks will discuss the basics of how set up a new grazing system, and how to troubleshoot and improve an existing one. The day will start from the perspective of pasture plants, and then shift to look at grazing from the perspective of the livestock. This will provide […]
Complete Cow Butchering Workshop and Cow-share! Sat 3/11: 10-4 AND Sat 3/25: 10-4 Learn how to slaughter, dress, quarter and butcher a cow using traditional methods, with a pastured, grass-fed beef meat-share option! In this workshop, we'll take apart a noble Jersey bull at Turtle Bend Farm in Montgomery, MA. We’ll learn about butchering, charcuterie […]
Complete Cow Butchering Workshop and Cow-share! Sat 3/11: 10-4 AND Sat 3/25: 10-4 Learn how to slaughter, dress, quarter and butcher a cow using traditional methods, with a pastured, grass-fed beef meat-share option! In this workshop, we'll take apart a noble Jersey bull at Turtle Bend Farm in Montgomery, MA. We’ll learn about butchering, charcuterie […]
Please join The Livestock Institute of Southern New England for their in person (and virtual) Summer Networking Meetings, June thru August 2023. Since opening in 2018, Meatworks has strived to offer our small farm customers a consistent, affordable and safe product. Working with customers to better operations is essential to the future of our regional plant. Your input […]
Please join The Livestock Institute of Southern New England for their in person (and virtual) Summer Networking Meetings, June thru August 2023. Since opening in 2018, Meatworks has strived to offer our small farm customers a consistent, affordable and safe product. Working with customers to better operations is essential to the future of our regional plant. Your input […]
Please join The Livestock Institute of Southern New England for their in person (and virtual) Summer Networking Meetings, June thru August 2023. Since opening in 2018, Meatworks has strived to offer our small farm customers a consistent, affordable and safe product. Working with customers to better operations is essential to the future of our regional plant. Your input […]
Please join The Livestock Institute of Southern New England for their in person (and virtual) Summer Networking Meetings, June thru August 2023. Since opening in 2018, Meatworks has strived to offer our small farm customers a consistent, affordable and safe product. Working with customers to better operations is essential to the future of our regional plant. Your input […]
Mike Perry, a 3rd generation sheepdog trainer and the owner and trainer of Sheepdog Junction, will host a special dog demonstration at Soule Homestead October 21st at 2pm. At this demo Mike will talk through how he trains the dogs and we can see the dogs work with the sheep. Snacks and refreshments will available for […]
Autumn is a season of harvest - of plants and animals alike. If you’re a meat eater and haven’t participated in an animal slaughter, you are invited to partake in this intimate, empowering and transformative rite that awakens us to the circle of life. Join Turtle Bend Farm, in Montgomery MA, for a number of […]
Autumn is a season of harvest - of plants and animals alike. If you’re a meat eater and haven’t participated in an animal slaughter, you are invited to partake in this intimate, empowering and transformative rite that awakens us to the circle of life. Join Turtle Bend Farm, in Montgomery MA, for a number of […]
Autumn is a season of harvest - of plants and animals alike. If you’re a meat eater and haven’t participated in an animal slaughter, you are invited to partake in this intimate, empowering and transformative rite that awakens us to the circle of life. Join Turtle Bend Farm, in Montgomery MA, for a number of […]
The Gathering of Good Graziers Conference will be held on January 25th - 27th, 2024 at UMass in Amherst - face to face for the first time since the pandemic! They are delighted to announce that Mark Schatzker: author of "Steak”, “Dorito Effect” & “End of Craving” will keynote the conference. He will participate on Friday and Saturday. He will […]
