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SEMAP’s 12th Annual Agriculture & Food Conference

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

Learn more and view all the details about the conference here. Farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, advocates, foodies, and anyone interested in local agriculture: join us for our 12th Annual Agriculture & Food Conference! We will be having 20+ workshops, a resource fair, keynote address, and an always tasty locally-sourced lunch. Hosted at Bristol County Agricultural High School […]

$10 – $45

NOFA/RI Winter Conference

Bristol, RI

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of RI (NOFA/RI) Winter Conference is our largest educational and fundraising event of the year.  Sunday, March 3, 2019, is our 6th annual conference with a full day of workshops with nationally recognized speakers in organic and sustainable agriculture as well as influential speakers from across Rhode Island and New England, networking […]

$30 – $50

Funding Opportunities for your Farm

MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife 1 Rabbit Hill Rd., Westbourough, MA, United States

Have a new enterprise you would like to pursue on your farm? Looking to update old infrastructure? Have a great idea you’d like to trial? Learn about funding opportunities and resources for vegetable farmers in Massachusetts including grants, crop insurance, low-interest loans, and business management support. Representatives will be available to discuss options from NRCS, […]

Free

Vendor Booth Display Workshop

Killburn Mill at Clarks Cove 127 West Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

Coastal Foodshed and the New Bedford Farmers Market together are hosting a workshop to share tips, tricks, and techniques about how to display your vendor booth at markets. Hear from seasoned vendors on what works best to increase sales and build relationships with your loyal customers. Your vendor booths tell the customers your story- a […]

$10

Winter Production & Seed Breeding at Ivory Silo Farm

Ivory Silo Farm Corner of Hixbridge & Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United States

Westport, MA | March 25th | 1pm to 3pm | $12 Bill Braun and Dee Levanti grow in two unheated high tunnels in the winter, also utilizing two unheated low tunnels and a new heated, MDAR-funded propagation house for seedling production. In this 2-hour farm tour, organized by NOFA/Mass, Bill and Dee will share what they […]

$12 – $15

Soil, Plant, and Farm Methodology Course – NOFA/RI

Providence, RI

Course for farmers, gardeners, and others interested in the world of soil and plant health and function. This course covers foundational and current soil science, crop science, and soil maintenance principles with a focus on organic-farming methodology.

$75 – $150

Garden Planning: Annual Vegetables & Cut Flowers

Marshfield Fairgrounds 140 Main St, Marshfield, MA

The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society is offering a garden planning workshop. In this participatory workshop, you’ll learn organic strategies for small-scale gardening from succession planting to season extension. Bring your garden dimensions as the class will also sketch garden plans and create planting schedules for your specific site. Gardeners of all experience levels are […]

$30

Diversified Livestock Farming & Marketing On Farm Workshop – NOFA/RI

Jamestown, RI

Sun, April 7, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Register on-line here. Windmist Farm, 71 Weeden Lane, Jamestown, RI 02835 Martha Neale, Windmist Farm owner and winner of the 2019 Edible Rhody Local Hero Award for Farmer/ Farm, will discuss the importance of diversified livestock farming, or the production of a variety of livestock […]

Free

Growing in Caterpillar Tunnels On Farm Workshop – NOFA/RI

Exeter, RI

Thur, April 11, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM A free event, Register here. Little River Farm 125 William Reynolds Road, Exeter, RI 02822 Join us as we learn all about growing in caterpillar tunnels from farm owners, Bob Payne and Camille Abdel-Nabi. Caterpillar tunnels are easy to build structures that provide great protection from […]

Free

Southside Community Land Trust Urban Agriculture Kickoff

Providence, RI

  The Southside Community Land Trust annual spring gardening event is when they reconnect with members, share info about sustainable growing practices, and offer free seeds and low-cost (locally sourced!) organic fertilizer. Urban Ag Kick-off is also one of the two times per year when SCLT members can pick up their 50 gallons of free, […]

Free

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Certification Training – Blended Course – UMass Extension

Plymouth, MA

IMPORTANT:  In order to attend this one-day training session, you must complete Part 1 of the course online ahead of time, and bring the Part 1 enrollment ticket to class COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food FDA regulation are intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and […]

$199

MAAC Ag Com Boot Camp: Pesticides 101

Norfolk County Agricultural High School 400 Main St., Walpole, MA, United States

Hosted by the Mass Association of Agricultural Commissions. Learn about MA Pesticide Regulations  Free Session is open to all members of the public, farmers, Ag Coms, municipal boards, and pesticide applicators. 2 Pesticides Credits Please register so that we have adequate seating available.    

Free

Bristol Aggie Spring Expo

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

Bristol Aggie’s Fall Show which draws over 3,000 visitors annually will be Sunday, May 5th, 2019

Free

Tour of Meatworks Meat Processing Facility – NOFA/RI

Meatworks 287 State Road, Wesport, MA

Sunday, May 5, 2019. 12-2 pm Livestock Institue Meatworks Facility 287 State Road Westport, MA 02790  FREE EVENT -RESISTER HERE Join NOFA/RI for this unique and educational tour of Meatworks, a USDA-inspected meat processing facility in Westport, MA, owned and operated by the Livestock Institute.   This is a state of the art facility designed […]

Free

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Pastured Pigs at Revival Farm – SEMAP Twilight Workshop

Revival Farm 6 Cross St., Plympton, MA, United States

Farmers Katherine & Justin both have full-time jobs, but enjoy running the farm before and after work and on the weekends. They have been raising pigs and chickens for 3 years on their 3.5 acre farm.

$5 – $20
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