This year’s popular River Day will take place on Saturday, June 10th, at the Town Landing at the historic Head of Westport, at the intersection of Drift Road and Old County Road. This event is free and open to the public and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free parking at the Middle School […]
New Bedford Science Café’s next event will feature soil scientist Peter Fletcher on Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Waterfront Grill, 36 Homer’s Wharf, New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer! Mr. Fletcher will present “Talking Dirty: New Frontiers Beneath our Feet,” a discussion of how soil analysis is […]
Ever wonder how your favorite food products were made? Where? And by whom? Join us for a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of CWK’s shared kitchen and food manufacturing facility. We will show you where products are made, explain the complex world of food processing, and share with you the challenges and successes of CWK’s food entrepreneurs. CWK's […]
Fermentation is the transformation of food via microbes. It's been used for thousands of years as great way to preserve vegetables. The process of fermentation also increases the nutritional value of the food and makes it easier to digest. But best of all it's easy to do in your own kitchen. In this 90-minute workshop […]
Ever wonder how your favorite food products were made? Where? And by whom? Join us on the Behind the Scenes Tour of CWK’s shared kitchens and food manufacturing facilities. We will show you where the products are made, explain the complex world of food processing, and share with you the challenges and successes of CWK’s […]
Join us at Speedwell Coffee for perfect end to the week. Sample several delicious varieties of Speedwell Coffee and espresso, while also enjoying Pain D’Avignon desserts and bread, as well as some chocolate and biscotti. After sampling and learning a little about what it takes to be a barista, take a tour of the roasting […]
The demand for local, organic herbs is rapidly growing with the revival of herbalism and integrated medicine. This workshop will provide an overview of what it takes to grow and manage a successful herbal market garden. Full Kettle Farm’s Greg Disterhoft will walk us through soil, light & water requirements, cool and warm season herbs, […]
One of America's oldest fairs returns with thrilling rides, fireworks, demolition derby, live music, livestock exhibits & more!
This twilight Pasture Walk at Historic New England’s Watson Farm will be led by Don Minto and Chris Dvorak, farm managers, who have been managing Red Devon Cattle and sheep on these historic grasslands for well over 35 years. This discussion and tour will feature forage management practices that have evolved and been implemented on […]
Old fashioned county fair featuring: Tractor Pull Baking Contest Canning Vegetables Quilt Contest Livestock
Join us for a 90-minute workshop on Backyard Beekeeping. The decline of the honeybee has prompted many enthusiasts to start their own backyard beehive. Find out if this is for you. We will cover where to get proper training on beekeeping, costs of establishing your own beehive and basics of honeybees and honey production. Plan […]
A spiral herb garden is a beautiful, functional, and sustainable feature used in home and public gardens. Using natural, native and abundant materials a spiral herb garden creates micro-environments that allow your favorite herbs to thrive, long term, for your enjoyment and health as well as your local pollinators. Come and explore the Gomes School […]
A SARE Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative Workshop - a project to improve environmental quality by reducing drugs in meat production; enhance economic viability by reducing off-farm inputs and meeting increased consumer demand for local foods free of antibiotics and drugs; and respond to immediate public social concerns about the effects on humans of antibiotics in food […]
Storage crops are an essential part of a four-season farm. We'll take a walk through the vegetable fields at Freedom Food Farm and look at some of their production methods for storage crops. We'll also tour their crop storage areas and winter wash station. Storage varieties, harvest tips, and different storage methods and conditions for different […]
The 2017 Bristol Aggie Fall Show promises to be bigger & better than ever! The event will run from Friday, October 20th - Sunday, October 22nd from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. We will welcome back Jake the Cat & the entire team from Cat County 98.1 on Saturday from 11-1! In addition to the impressive […]
