A five-session online conference Saturday, April 18, 2020 Sunday, April 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, May 2 Saturday, May 9 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. EDT Free additional 1-hour workshop from 1 - 2 p.m. each day depending on speaker availability Originally planned as a weekend conference at Tufts University, we are now turning it […]
Join us for a celebration of SEMAP's accomplishments this year, learning from farmers and local food allies from across the region, and a presentation of awards for individuals key to the success of local agriculture in Southeastern Massachusetts in 2020. This year has been difficult for many of us, but we aim to highlight the […]
The Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference (UFC) hosted by the Urban Farming Institute and in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), is designed to advance opportunities and address barriers involved in cultivating a resilient and thriving Urban Farming sector. We will convene local and regional experts, advocates, and innovators to support and promote […]
Attend InTents: The Farmers Market Conference 2021 live online to make your farmers market, farm or food business stronger and more profitable, reduce stress and expand your revenue streams! Gain new perspectives from fellow farmers, business owners and market managers. Discover new ingredients, operating supplies, tents, signs, insurance, graphic design, photography, management services, marketing materials […]
Dr. Cameron Jack and Dr. Sarah Wood will be featured at this year’s Spring Meeting. Also providing updates will be Dr. Kim Skyrm, MDAR’s Chief Apiary Inspector and Hannah Whitehead from UMass Extension. This is a great opportunity to “see” these outstanding speakers without having to travel! Dr. Cameron Jack obtained his Master’s degree at […]
Join us for our 2021 Grain Growers Conference – Out of the Box Webinar Series! University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program and Northern Grain Growers Association are bringing the Grain Growers Conference to you! Three virtual programs are being offered, over the course of three weeks, with a series of videos, presentations, […]
Part of the University of Maine's Spring 2021 Climate & Ag Webinar Series. Register for this individual webinar here. Developing state soil health initiatives – Tom Gordon, MPA Tom Gordon is a conservation specialist in the Commissioner’s Office of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. His focus areas include: soil health policy, Soil & […]
The Northeast Farm to Institution Summit strengthens the regional food system by celebrating and supporting the role of institutions as anchors in the region. By bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders in a collaborative process, the summit generates ideas and connections that advance the ability of the Northeast to support viable farm, food, and […]
100% virtual, on the first three Thursdays of April: April 1, 8, 15, 2021. The Northeast Farm to Institution Summit strengthens the regional food system by celebrating and supporting the role of institutions as anchors in the region. By bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders in a collaborative process, the summit generates ideas and […]
Part of the University of Maine’s Spring 2021 Climate & Ag Webinar Series. Register for this individual webinar here. Adapting our farms to changing climate – C. Alan Rotz, PhD, PE Al Rotz is an Agricultural Engineer with USDA-ARS. His work has included development of the Integrated Farm System Model (IFSM), and sustainability analysis of beef […]
Part of the University of Maine’s Spring 2021 Climate & Ag Webinar Series. Register for this individual webinar here. Maine’s changing precipitation climate – Sean Birkel, PhD Sean Birkel is a Research Assistant Professor and the Maine State Climatologist based at the University of Maine Climate Change Institute. He uses climate modeling and data visualization […]
On June 4th, the 31st Annual Conference from The Sustainable Business Network of MA (SBN) will feature an exciting and diverse array of dynamic local and national leaders who are aligned with SBN’s mission and are making an impact every day with their work. Join us virtually as we address a range of topics from […]
Celebrate with us as we mark NOFA’s 50th Anniversary at this year's NOFA Summer Conference another amazing lineup of Farmers, Foodies and Activists. We’re super sad about missing your grass-stained t-shirts and gritty handshakes for another year but this isn't stopping us from presenting the best conference education program we can provide and streaming it […]
About the Conference The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. - a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn, share and connect with other […]
Our Conference Theme is Resistance and Healing Amidst Crisis and Injustice. These past 13 months have challenged us in ways many couldn’t have imagined with multiple, intersecting crises that have laid bare and deepened the injustices BIPOC and frontline communities have always dealt with and provided ominous warning for climate change and other catastrophes that […]
