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Economic analysis and decision making in pasture-based livestock systems

Online MA, United States

This is Webinar #2 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 […]

Opportunities in the Institutional Market in New England

Online MA, United States

Topics covered in this webinar will include: federal meal programs, selling to food service management companies, current legislation, and cooperative agreements in New Hampshire, and communication with institutional food buyers. This session will also feature a panel of food service directors, so come with questions! Register HERE.

Farmer-friendly Point of Sale Software workshop

Online MA, United States

Unveil the power of leveraging Point-of-Sale (POS) data for robust financial management, market insights, and informed business decisions. This is a free webinar, and part of New Entry's Climate Record Keeping Workshop Series. Register HERE. Join in to learn from top farm financial consultants and farmers on using POS (Point-of-Sale) data for financial management, to inform market […]

Free

Connecting with Customers

Online MA, United States

Knowing who your customers are and what is important to them is the foundation of marketing your business. Join Sara Esthus from Homegrown Studio for an introductory workshop where we will cover how to identify your customer groups and how you can strengthen your marketing by creating a deeper connection with them. You will learn […]

Farm & Sea to School Conference

Smith College Northampton, MA, United States

The 7th Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference will center issues of climate change and community leadership in the farm and sea to school movement. It will bring together nearly 300 farm to school advocates from diverse backgrounds such as food service, education, food distribution, farms, and advocacy, to advance a strong and vibrant […]

$45 – $150

Is the Institutional Market Right for Your Farm Business?

Online MA, United States

Join Jesse Wright, a UNH Extension Field Specialist in Agriculture Business Management, will be leading this session to help farmers and food producers figure out if the institutional market is right for their business. Register HERE.

Business Basics: Getting Started

Online MA, United States

How do you set up a new farm or food business? Eyad Salha from Valley Community Development will share a roadmap for your first few years of starting up. We’ll talk about business planning, financial planning, entity structures and how to best set yourself up to succeed. We’ll even dive into how to set prices […]

Bristol County Beekeepers Association speaker event

Bristol County Agricultural High School 135 Center St., Dighton, MA, United States

Speaker: Dr. Stephen Buchmann, pollination ecologist, author. Author of "What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories, and Personalities of Bees"  (Order your book here. Dr. Buchmann will sign copies) Dr. Buchmann specializes in buzz pollination and other native bee behaviors including nesting biology and mate selection. Recent research includes the chemical ecology of oil-producing flowers and their Centris bee pollinators, along with studying the […]

$10

NOFA Virtual Symposium

Online MA, United States

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 […]

$25

Growing Organically Together: BIPOC Farmer Networking Event

Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA, United States

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 […]

Selling Through Food Hubs

Online MA, United States

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, […]

SAVE THE DATE: Agriculture Day at the MA State House

Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St., Boston, MA

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 […]

Practical approaches to positively impact economics of pasture-based livestock systems

Online MA, United States

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 […]

Earth Day Celebration

Medway Community Farm 50 Winthrop St., Medway, MA, United States

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 […]

Free
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