The practice of silvopasture combines trees, livestock, and forages to create a productive and layered system that benefits each of the parts and creates a farm ecosystem that ranks among the best in addressing a rapidly changing climate. We are offering these webinars to share knowledge and in support of our Kickstarter campaign for a […]
The Annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference (UFC) is designed to advance the opportunities and address the barriers involved in cultivating a resilient and thriving Urban Farming sector. The UFC is a multi-sector stakeholder forum designed to share information regarding what is currently happening in Massachusetts. The UFC fosters solutions, sustainable networks and business relationships. The […]
March 16, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA A FISH STORY is the tale of two women who lead their communities in a battle for control of the ocean. Angela Sanfilippo of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and Shareen Davis of Chatham, Massachusetts were born […]
Massachusetts Maple Weekend is March 17-18. Visit any of the nearly 50 sugarhouses open to the public to see how maple syrup is made and learn about how this delicious, locally- and sustainably-made, and versatile ingredient can be used in baking and cooking. Think beyond the pancake! To view participating sugarhouses, click here.
Wash Station Design and FSMA Produce Safety At the Community Collaborative, 339 Eddy St, Providence RI Sunday, March 18th, 9am-1pm Registration is now open for this important event for produce growers! Join Cara Fraver of the National Young Farmers Coalition, along with a panel of your farming peers, to learn about and discuss wash station […]
The Carrot Project is very pleased to announce that we have developed a free, accelerated online version of our Making It Happen: Profitability and Success farm financial management training. Participants will learn and apply financial management tools to their business that will help them answer questions such as: “Can I pay my bills?", “Is a […]
This workshop fulfills the FSMA Requirement for Farm Supervisor Produce Safety Training. Event date/time: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Event location: UMass Cranberry Station Library Instructors: Lisa McKeag, UMass Extension Educator & Michael Botelho, MDAR Commonwealth Quality Program Director Cost is $40 Co-sponsored by UMass Extension, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and […]
Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 workshops is designed as […]
What's all the buzz about kombucha? A fermented tea served cold, kombucha is one more way that nature can sweeten up your life. Come learn all about this natural and delicious drink with Independent Fermentations' Linda Davey. You'll learn the basic steps to brew your own kombucha at home and get to try three different […]
8 Week Class Offered on the Fundamentals of Shellfish Farming WHAT: An 8-week course on the Fundamentals of Shellfish Farming is being offered by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, Southeastern MA Aquaculture Center & Woods Hole Sea Grant. Course topics include shellfish biology, clam and oyster culture techniques, predator control, permitting, safety, and an intro […]
Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 workshops is designed as […]
Webinar - Simple Greenhouse and Hoophouse Improvements March 27, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Online Cost: Free Presenter: Andrew Mefferd, Editor and Publisher of Growing for Market Magazine As you think about gearing up for this coming season, there are many fairly simple changes you can make in the greenhouse or hoophouse that can help you […]
This free two-hour workshop and discussion is designed to help you start thinking about farming and how you can get involved in the local food system. We will discuss the basics of starting a farm business - and whether or not it is right for you. We will also talk about alternative roles that people can play […]
View the Food Security Forum agenda here. Second Annual Food Security Forum - Hungry for Health University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Claire T. Carney Library, Grand Reading Room Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Featuring Local Health, Nutrition, and Food Security Experts: Introduction by Caite O’Brien, Community Investor, Tufts Health Plan Foundation. […]
Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 workshops is designed as […]
