Join all seven chapters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association for this regional event as we discuss important topics in agriculture and our food system. All workshops will be recorded and available until May 31. Featuring keynote speakers presented by each of the different NOFA chapters, this online event is an exciting opportunity to hear […]
Together, we’ll be exploring our strengths, needs and opportunities within our farms, including discussions about organic certification. We’ll develop a more clear understanding around the intersections of our financial investments, love for farming and desire to serve our communities. This event is a part of a series of networking and technical assistance opportunities around organic […]
Join Katelyn Porter, the Value Chain Coordinator at the NH Food Alliance and coordinator of the NH Food Hub Network, to learn about food hubs in New Hampshire and the services they provide the farms they work with. Katelyn will cover a bit about the process of selling through, and building a successful relationship with, […]
Massachusetts Agriculture Day is the one day a year where farmers come together to focus legislative attention on our industry. On the one hand, it’s a celebration that recognizes the hard work and many diverse products produced across the Commonwealth; but it’s also an important opportunity for us to have our voices heard and make […]
This is Webinar #3 in a 3-part series: Pasture-Based Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production. This is a tri-state SARE webinar series. Webinars are open to service providers and farmers and will be comprised of time for instruction in addition to interactive breakout sessions. For more information, visit https://livestock.extension.uconn.edu/sare or contact Rachel Bespuda, Project Director at […]
Non-profit agricultural stakeholders and service providers including our Federal-State Partners will be offering the Massachusetts agricultural farming community up-to-date timely resource information. The material presented will include material on services, funding information, and technical assistance programs to provide a ‘One-Stop Shopping’ resource opportunity for those that attend. The Fair’s goal is to assist in making […]
Have you been growing cover crops year after year and still aren’t seeing soil organic matter increase? Are you tired of soil moisture swings, seeing water puddle on your fields and watching your crops and pastures dry up a few weeks later? Do you worry that you’re not getting the most out of your fertilizer […]
Join us for a fun filled day as we celebrate the 53rd Earth Day and kick-off the 2024 growing season! Walk the trails, participate in our annual scavenger hunt, plant a seed for the kids to take home and grow, learn about our summer camps and educational classes, and bring a picnic to enjoy with […]
Join Dane Mainella, Round the Bend Farm teammate, for an in-depth workshop on how, why, when, and where to plant a fruit or nut tree. We will also discuss methods and importance of integrating fruit and nut trees into farm, garden, and yard landscapes. Free and open to all! Grafted trees will also be available […]
Are you looking to increase or improve your organic growing methods? Join UMass Extension and NOFA/Mass as we review and elaborate on growing organically and up to certification standards! There are points of both overlap and tension for farms trying to meet organic and food safety standards. In this workshop, we’ll cover the principles and […]
Allandale Farm is a vegetable farm and plant nursery on the border of Jamaica Plain and Brookline. We sustainably cultivate 20 acres of mixed vegetables for our farmstand, CSA, and wholesale markets. In addition to vegetables we grow a wide variety of ornamental crops for our nursery including annual and perennial flowers, herbs, and of […]
On-site, in Mattapoisett Interested in making compost teas and extracts for a living soil? Discover efficient methods to introduce and multiply the beneficial microbes found in high quality compost into your growing spaces. Join us for a presentation and discussion on brewing techniques and how to apply them. Understand the biological needs of the soil you work […]
This 9-week online course covers essential topics related to sustainable crop production, enabling participants to grow food while caring for the soil at the farm or in the garden. In this course you will learn how to: Grow a diversity of fruits and vegetables for your home and/or business Care for your soil Create a […]
NOFA/Mass Beginning Farmer Soil Health Training In this series we’ll be exploring the world of soil health, uncovering foundational principles to rich productive soil and highlighting the various ways to tend the physical, chemical and biological properties of our growing spaces. The three-part series will run concurrently at two different farms in Massachusetts – Woven […]
Join us at Medway Community Farm on May 4th, 2024, for a vibrant celebration as we host a Powwow and bless the land. Embrace the rich traditions and cultural heritage as indigenous voices unite in a colorful display of dance, music, and ceremony. This special event honors our connection to the land, fostering a spirit […]
