The 2020 Westport Fair will be Wednesday, July 15 through Sunday, July 19, on the fairgrounds at 200 Pine Hill Road Westport, MA. There are plenty of chances to get out to the Westport Fair to enjoy tractor pulling, eating, a petting zoo, live music, and a ton of demonstrations. You don't want to miss […]
The Rochester County Fair August 8 - 9, 2020 Rochester Fairgrounds, 65 Pine St, Rochester, MA 02770 A true county fair with a cow milking contest, tractor pulling, live music, corn shucking contest, parade, live auction, and so much more! Vendor applications can be found on their website http://www.rochesterma.com
The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society presents… The 153rd Marshfield Fair August 21 – 30, 2020, 140 Main Street, Route 3A, Marshfield, MA 02050 781-834-6629 For more details visit http://marshfieldfair.org/fair/general-information/
August 22, 2020 Do you have things you grow, things you make or things you bake or preserve that you'd like to bring in for judging and maybe a ribbon? Let us know and we will get you a Fair book or at least instructions by email on how you can submit exhibits. For more […]
The Rehoboth Breed Expo is a fundraising event which includes many different horse breeds and horse related demonstrations. The event also offer’s children’s activities, carriage and pony rides, vendors of all kinds, as well as the Blessing Of The Horses. First started in 2010 by Ray and Eve Viau who had a vision to bring […]
September 5-7, 2020 In March of 1950 the East Middleboro 4-H Community Committee was formed. The Committee now has the honor of being the oldest in the state. Meeting monthly to support 4-H activites, the committee is made up of club leaders, junior leaders, and volunteers. Today, enrollment is not limited to East Middleboro residents. […]
Does it seem like it's been a while since you've heard about the Nutrient Management Regulations in MA? Do you have questions about what the current rules are and what records you need to keep in case questions of compliance come up? This workshop has you covered. Hotze Wijnja of MDAR will start the workshop […]
Presented by Julia Shanks Dates: Pre-Series Session part I: Wednesday, January 6th 1:30-3:00pm Pre-Series Session part II: Friday, January 8th 1:30-3:00pm This workshop is a pre-series session for the main workshop series “Making Sound Decisions with Good Data and Practical Framework”. It is open to all regardless of attending the main series. We strongly encourage […]
Presented by Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Stevie Schafenacker, and Rose Wilson Series Dates: Session 1: Wednesday, January 27th 4-6pm Session 2: Wednesday, February 3rd, 4-6pm Session 3: Wednesday, February 10th, 12:30-2:30pm Session 4: Wednesday, February 17th, 12:30-2:30pm Cohort Gathering: March 10th, 12:30-2:30pm The main series will focus on the “practical framework” needed to make sound decisions. Rose […]
This date is one of two working sessions you can choose from: Work session 1: Monday, February 22nd, 5:00-7:00pm Work session 2: Wednesday, February 24th, 1:00-3:00pm Join a learning community of vegetable farmers, and see how your farm stacks up against your peers. Financial benchmarks are key to improving long-term farm viability. They can help […]
This date is one of two working sessions you can choose from: Work session 1: Monday, February 22nd, 5:00-7:00pm Work session 2: Wednesday, February 24th, 1:00-3:00pm Join a learning community of vegetable farmers, and see how your farm stacks up against your peers. Financial benchmarks are key to improving long-term farm viability. They can help […]
You are raising and selling local meat, but are you making a profit doing so? Matt LeRoux will walk participants through the recently updated Cornell Meat Pricing Tool and the supporting marketing techniques needed to command prices that deliver a profit in every channel. For those familiar with the Meat Pricing Calculator, this workshop will […]
Are you unsure who will take over your farm? Feel like your family needs to start talking, but you don't know where to start? Have questions about passing on the farm that you don't know how to answer? This webinar series is an opportunity for farmers and farm families to learn the basics of farm […]
Register here. Are you stuck in a flea beetle funk? Caterpillars got you confused? Are your sprouts under aphid attack? Ready to level-up your insect management in brassicas!? Extension researchers with the Brassica Pest Collaborative will share some of their tips and tricks for improving control of these pernicious pests in organic and conventional systems. […]
Bigger Harvest, Less Work! Join the Upper Charles of Massachusetts chapter of 350.org on Tuesday, June 15th at 7pm for this free, informative evening on the benefits of leaving your garden soil where it is! Richard Robinson, owner/operator of the organic Hopestill Farm in Sherborn, MA, will discuss the benefits of no till farming for you, […]
