A nine month cohort focused on the development and implementation of a farm-level movement health + injury prevention program. Includes: One, 8 hour in-person training (Falmouth, Maine) Six Zoom sessions with additional education & cohort discussion Check-ins through season to assist in program goals, as needed Cohort capped at 20 participants (10 farms) WHO >> Farms […]
Managing disease in high tunnels requires proactive planning and prevention. Join us for a workshop with Ann Hazelrigg (UVM Extension) and Andre Cantelmo (Heron Pond Farm) to develop a strategic disease management plan tailored to covered production. This session will provide: ✔️ Identification of common diseases affecting high tunnel crops ✔️ Preventative control strategies to reduce risk and improve plant […]
Are you thinking about the future of your farm? Want to learn how to plan for, protect, lease, finance, or pass on your farm? This free workshop will provide tools and resources for helping you put into motion your goals for your land. Learn about local resources and organizations that can assist in planning for the […]
Presented by Cynthia Flores Overview Improving body movements in everyday farm work for health and longevity. Description Labor-Movement believes that when you move well, you work well. Our mission is to help farmers, fishermen, landscapers, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health + wellness, increase efficiency and extend longevity in a season or career […]
Who Should Attend: Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. This course will also cover the Massachusetts Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP), a voluntary 3rd-party audit program. This training satisfies […]
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and […]
Join SEMAP and Umass Extension for a field walk at Hornstra Farm's Lakeville Field focusing on Cover Cropping, with a special emphasis on harvesting cover crops as a livestock feed. We will survey the range of cover crops in place at Hornstra farms, including winter rye and triticale. Artie Siller from Umass Extension will be […]
Springtime is upon us which means the first harvest isn’t so far away! Get ready to use your SNAP/HIP to purchase fresh produce from farm stands, farmer’s markets and farm shares with this webinar, kicking off with a “House Made Adobo” recipe. We’ll also be introducing the event series for this year, where you’ll find […]
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and […]
Join this meeting to learn more about MAFSC's agricultural bills, including the FARM omnibus bill, the constitutional amendment, the agricultural PFAS bill, and the agricultural equity commission. We also anticipate discussing the upcoming environmental bond bill in this space. This campaign is meant to be a space for farmers to share feedback on the impact […]
When: Wednesday April 30th, 4 to 6pm Host: Tristram Keefe, Farm Manager, Urban Farm Institute CRAFT liaison: Greg Maslowe, Newton Community Farm Address & Parking: 487 Norfolk Street Mattapan MA 02126. Street parking is available on Norfolk St. and we are a short walk from the Morton stop on the MBTA (Fairmount Line) The Urban […]
Tractor Safety with Brian Huckins at Barrett's Mill Farm Date: Wednesday May 7th, 4-6pm Address: Barrett's Mill Farm, 449 Barretts Mill Rd, Concord, MA 01742 https://www.barrettsmillfarm.com Host: Lise Holdorf, Farm Co-Owner Presenter: Brian Huckins of Huckins Forge CRAFT Liaison: Lise Holdorf Description: What does that lever do? Why shouldn’t I touch the PTO while it’s […]
Join us for a FREE Soil Screening with interpretation for the results from American Farmland Trust’s Massachusetts Coordinated Soil Health Program team and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Along with the test results, you’ll be given a brochure for information on the pXRF tool, guidance based on your result and there will be soil health and urban […]
Our kickoff to the Young Farmer Night season is happening at Osamequin Farm in Seekonk. This Young Farmer Night will be a bit different with us having 4 farms / farm business's sharing their experiences! We'll be breaking off into groups at the beginning of the tour to focus on the growers that share land at […]
IT'S HERE :) Our kick off to the Young Farmer Night season is happening at Osamequin Farm in Seekonk. This Young Farmer Night will be a bit different with us having 4 farms / farm business's sharing their experiences! We'll be breaking off into groups at the beginning of the tour to focus on the growers that […]
