The Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair began in 1974 with an idea presented at a potluck dinner at the home of Henry and Virginia Easterbrooks. The fair began as a spin off of a youth sheep judging contest. The main purpose was to have a statewide sheep show. The fair has been held at the […]
SEMAP is teaming up with the Young Farmer Network to put on this networking and learning event! Please join us for our upcoming Young Farmer Night Saturday, May 25th starting at 5:00pm, at Rosasharn Farm, 57 County St, Rehoboth, MA 02769, You are welcome to join for any and all of the event! As a group, […]
Calling all of New England's masterful food makers – chefs, fishermen, farmers, and food artisans! Join culinary craftsman for the 2024 Boston Local Food Festival on Sunday, September 15th! On the 15th, we will savor the flavors of Massachusetts and beyond! From chef demos to a Family Fun Zone and a thrilling seafood throw-down, there's […]
The New England Fall Flower Show reflects on the rich history of MHS’s flower shows and embraces the future of how we continue to grow. This idea is summed up in the theme “Heritage and Hope”, which signifies how the show draws inspiration simultaneously from the nearly 200-year-old history of MHS and the legacy of the […]
The NEVF Conference includes more than 25 educational sessions over three days, covering major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops as well as various special topics. A Farmer-to-Farmer meeting after each morning and afternoon session will bring speakers and farmers together for informal, in-depth discussions on certain issues. The extensive trade show has over 120 […]
Join Elizabeth Henderson, a pioneer of community-supported agriculture and advocate for fair farming practices, as she discusses the Agricultural Justice Project’s Farmer Tool-kit. This resource offers essential tools for farms of all sizes, focusing on health and safety planning, conflict resolution, profitability, and fair hiring practices. Learn how to integrate these principles into your farm […]
The New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Association (NEVBGA) is the oldest vegetable growers association in America. We support and promote the vegetable and berry industry in New England. The NEVBGA hosts a series of winter grower meetings each year as an opportunity for growers to learn about ongoing research projects, variety trials, new equipment, […]
A drop-in crash course on the nuts and bolts of seed saving from common garden vegetables (and some not-so-common, too!) We’ll be recording each session, and making all recordings available on our website in the months to come - as well as a few bonus videos offering a deeper dive into plant physiology and botany. […]
This webinar is for farm owner/operators and farm managers who want to learn or get a refresher on financial information including how to set up your financial statements, cash flow budgeting, fixed vs. variable expenses, and Cost of Goods Sold. This course, taught by an instructor with agricultural financial and business expertise, will help you […]
This training will offer effective approaches for managing your business through challenging cycles of variable seasons. It will mix understanding farm financial statements with a proactive planning approach to adapting to climate change and other farm stressors. This 6-hour training will provide hands-on practice with financial and risk management concepts, skills, and applications through case […]
Join us for an afternoon of story sharing and Q&A with 3 Rhode Island-based farms who have transitioned their farms or are currently working on their farm transition plans. This is a part of Land & Sea Together's LASA-Funded Farm Succession Winter Intensive, but we are opening up the workshop for a limited number of […]
A seven-week drop-in crash course on the nuts and bolts of seed saving seeds—for farmers, gardeners, and anyone interested in learning how food is grown from seed! This course is FREE. Those who are able and willing to make a contribution to seed school can donate to the Westport Grange. You can also attend virtually […]
As a farmer, unpredictable income cycles and changing markets can make financial planning a challenge. Join Sean Reilly, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with GatherWealth Investment Management, for a workshop tailored to your needs. Learn how a CFP can complement your team, explore retirement savings options like Roth IRAs, SEPs, and 401(k)s, and discover strategies for […]
Given the everchanging environment farms operate in, taking a proactive approach to risk in farm finances can provide peace of mind and keep finances “in the black” when it matters most. This training will offer effective approaches for managing your business through challenging cycles of variable seasons. It will mix understanding farm financial statements with a proactive […]
In this half-day workshop, you’ll connect with farmers and others in our local food system to learn and practice effectively communicating about climate change with customers and your community. CISA staff, including climate coordinator Stephen Taranto and communications coordinator Jacob Nelson, will share examples of best practices and real world communications strategies from local farms. […]
