Workshops, in person and online, offer the latest information in the field, and opportunities to discuss with others the realities of putting sustainable agriculture into practice. Workshops in 2024-2026 will address economics, pasture resiliency and animal productivity in pasture based systems. Workshops over the last three years addressed nutrient management within a pasture system tying […]
Attorney Deborah Foppert, Archer & Foppert and Farmer Jayne Merner, Earth Care Farm Succession planning is a critical step to ensuring your business can continue to operate even if someone retires or leaves the company. Succession planning is very specific to your business and should be done with the guidance of an attorney. Attorney Deb Foppert of Archer […]
MDAR’s Agricultural Resource Fair provides resource information to the farming community. This year, the Resource Fair will be held twice at two locations, in order to reach farmers in all regions of Massachusetts. Dates & Locations: 1. Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Smith Tech & Agricultural High School- 80 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060 2. Friday, […]
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 via […]
Join CISA and digital marketing expert, Michael Crigler, to explore social media marketing approaches that strengthen customer engagement, while avoiding overload and making the most of your time. During your farm’s busiest season, more is NOT always merrier. At the same time, it is crucial to maintain a loyal and engaged customer base to weather […]
Free workshop open to all farmers to review basic components of succession planning and discuss management transfer, family communication, and how to identify a team of advisors to be better prepared to take the next steps. Presentation by Deanna Levanti, Southeastern New England Field Agent, Land For Good. In partnership with Land & Sea Together.
Attorney Ryan Barry, Bulkley Richardson and Gini Mazman, Nourishing the North Shore A nonprofit is a legal entity aimed at providing a collective, public or social benefit as opposed to a legal entity operating to generate money for its owners. Forming a nonprofit and maintaining a nonprofit is a relatively involved process. During this webinar we will hear […]
In this free workshop you will: Learn about New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's courses and services Identify resources you have and resources you'll need for your farm business Identify next steps to get started with your new farm business Learn about the variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get involved Hear […]
MDAR’s Agricultural Resource Fair provides resource information to the farming community. This year, the Resource Fair will be held twice at two locations, in order to reach farmers in all regions of Massachusetts. Dates & Locations: 1. Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Smith Tech & Agricultural High School- 80 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060 2. Friday, […]
Discover the secrets to year-round production and innovative risk management at Farmer Dave’s farm tour, tailored for farmers. Since purchasing his farm in 2006, Dave has developed 2 acres of high tunnel space—1 acre heated, 1 acre unheated—with techniques that boost yields, reduce weather variability, and extend crop availability well into the winter. With a […]
Attorney Chloe Forkner Johnson, Farm Commons It’s every farmer or rancher’s worst nightmare: Someone claims to have gotten sick from the food they produced. No matter how safe the operation is, the risk is always there. The good news is there are ways to manage and mitigate the impacts of this risk. We’ll discuss the best […]
It takes a team to create a good succession plan! Join us to hear quick pitches from several professional service providers in RI that can help you on your farm succession journey. This is a part of Land & Sea Together's LASA-Funded Farm Succession Winter Intensive, but we are opening up the workshop for a […]
Skill Share Circles are peer led social meet-ups that focus on farm adjacent skills that build off of our community’s knowledge. All skill levels are welcome to learn and teach! THESE EVENTS ARE ALL AGES! Please RSVP Location: PVD THINGS, 12 Library Court, Providence, RI Date: March 1st Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm What to expect: A casual space to […]
