Looking Forward: Farmlands Forever

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

January 28th, 6-8pm,  at Bristol County Agricultural High School, Library Room 212, Gilbert Hall - 135 Center Street, Dighton Looking Forward: Farmlands Forever - Join MDAR Commissioner John Lebeaux, Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) landowners, farmers, APR staff, Agricultural Lands Preservation Committee (ALPC), Board of Agriculture, state officials, land trusts, and individuals engaged in APR Program […]

Northeast Grainshed Symposium

Trillium Brewery 100 Royall Street, Canton, MA, United States

Visit their website for more details https://northeastgrainshed.com/events/ Please join us to share ideas about the Northeast Grainshed and 4SquareFeet, a coordinated consumer marketing campaign. Let's fill the room with everyone from the supply chain: researchers, farmers, processors, brewers, bakers, distillers, restaurant owners, craft beer bar managers, etc. Help us imagine a creative, constructive plan to […]

Listening Sessions: Share your Perspective on Strategies to Preserve and Protect Massachusetts’ Farms and Farmland

American Farmland Trust is eager to assure that the voices of farmers and allies in the farmland conservation movement have their voices heard. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs will be holding listening sessions for sharing perspectives on strategies to preserve and protect Massachusetts’ farms and farmland. They are looking for people who can […]

Growing Mushrooms: Developing the Northeast’s Specialty Mushroom Industry

A Research and Education project funded by Northeast SARE to help more farmers with growing mushrooms JOIN US FOR A 3 WEEK ONLINE WEBINAR SERIES STARTING FEB 5TH Click the link below to join the webinar: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/639543081 The attendees of this online series can apply for ongoing mentoring as they develop and implement a business […]

New England Campus Farmer Summit 2020

Martin Institute at Stonehill College 320 Washington St., Easton, MA, United States

Campus farmers, students, and representatives from non-profits and agencies connect in person about what makes campus farms successful. This forum provides an opportunity for stakeholders working at the intersection of food justice, environmental sustainability, food access, and healthy eating to discuss challenges and opportunities. Partners from the nonprofit sector join us in conversation about what colleges and […]

$25 – $50

MDAR Notice of Public Hearings Regarding Pay for Agricultural Workers

The Old Chapel 144 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA, United States

Boston — The Department of Labor Standards shall conduct two public hearings to determine the appropriateness of issuing regulatory guidance in the form of an opinion letter regarding the scope of “agricultural and farm work” within the context of the Massachusetts Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws and in light of the recent Supreme Judicial Court […]

MDAR Notice of Public Hearings Regarding Pay for Agricultural Workers

MASS DEP Central Office 8 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA, United States

Boston — The Department of Labor Standards shall conduct two public hearings to determine the appropriateness of issuing regulatory guidance in the form of an opinion letter regarding the scope of “agricultural and farm work” within the context of the Massachusetts Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws and in light of the recent Supreme Judicial Court […]

Winter Networking at Somethin’s Brewin’ Book Cafe

Somethin's Brewin' Book Cafe 241 Main St, Lakeville, MA, United States

Let's do some networking and learning over coffee! Hear from representatives from Coastal Food Shed, The Marion Institute, and MDAR and discuss all aspects of wholesale from planning to delivery. Coastal Food Shed and The Marion Institute will take some time to speak with farmers about current marketing channels, interest in growing their wholesale marketing spaces, […]

Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts 9th Local Food Trade Show

Local Specialty Crop Trade Show  Exhibitors will include New England based farmers, produce distributors and local specialty crop producers (products made with 50% or more specialty crops also qualify). Please view the USDA definition of specialty crops here. Crops must be produced in the U.S. or a U.S. territory. This Trade Show is sponsored by […]

UMass and UVM Nutrient Management for Vegetable Crops Workshops

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

Nutrient Management for Vegetable Crops Workshops Need help interpreting your soil test results? Juggling nutrient recommendations for many different fields? The UMass Extension Vegetable Program, in collaboration with University of Vermont Extension, is holding 2 workshops on vegetable nutrient management this March aimed at improving crop nutrition and soil health practices. Becky Maden and Laura […]

NOFA/RI Annual Meeting and Winter Conference

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI, United States

NOFA/RI is hosting it's Annual Meeting and 7th Annual Winter Conference with workshops in organic & sustainable farm, food & garden! Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nofari-2020-winter-conference-registration-86085248295?aff=ebdssbeac

41st Annual UMass Community Tree Conference

41st Annual UMass Community Tree Conference: Challenges and Opportunities for 2020: What’s New in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry? Event date/time: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 8:45am to 3:30pm Event location: Stockbridge Hall This one-day conference is designed for tree care professionals, volunteers, and enthusiasts including arborists, tree wardens, urban foresters, foresters, landscape architects and shade […]

CANCELED: Neonics Scientific Literature Review Public Hearing

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

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Pesticide Board Subcommittee, acting through the Department of Agricultural Resources, under its authority pursuant to FY20GAA-2511-0100, M.G.L. c. 132B, Section 3A, and 333 CMR 8.03; and in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A; will hold a public hearing on the findings of […]

CANCELED: UMass Extension: Pruning Blueberries – a Hands-on Workshop

Sholan Farm 1125 Pleasant St, Leominster, MA, United States

For full details go to UMassGarden.com. Blueberries are among the most popular fruits to grow in the home garden. They are healthful and well suited to grow in our New England conditions Come learn the basics for pruning blueberries for your home landscape. Participants will get some hands-on pruning lessons. We’ll learn about tool maintenance […]

$50
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