Those who control the seed system, control the food system. And yet, over the past 50 years, as we’ve lost the majority of our plant breeds and seed companies, we’ve also divorced plants from their place. Cultivars are no longer bred to thrive in a certain bioregion or soil type. Rarely are they developed for […]
SEMAP’s Annual Agriculture & Food Conference brings in experts to lead informative workshops and discussions on a range of topics. Past workshop topics have included which cover crops are best for weed suppression, nitrogen dynamics in organic cropping systems, how to start your own worm composting bin, and protecting genetic diversity within agriculture, just to name a […]
The Boston Flower & Garden Show is about inspiring, educating and motivating the region’s gardeners. Whether for curb appeal, backyard, kitchen, indoor, rooftop or community gardens, this is where New England’s green lovers go to discover new ideas while having fun with family and friends. This March, as winter wanes, the Boston Flower & Garden […]
The Annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference (UFC) is designed to advance the opportunities and address the barriers involved in cultivating a resilient and thriving Urban Farming sector. The UFC is a multi-sector stakeholder forum designed to share information regarding what is currently happening in Massachusetts. The UFC fosters solutions, sustainable networks and business relationships. The […]
8 Week Class Offered on the Fundamentals of Shellfish Farming WHAT: An 8-week course on the Fundamentals of Shellfish Farming is being offered by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, Southeastern MA Aquaculture Center & Woods Hole Sea Grant. Course topics include shellfish biology, clam and oyster culture techniques, predator control, permitting, safety, and an intro […]
Webinar - Simple Greenhouse and Hoophouse Improvements March 27, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Online Cost: Free Presenter: Andrew Mefferd, Editor and Publisher of Growing for Market Magazine As you think about gearing up for this coming season, there are many fairly simple changes you can make in the greenhouse or hoophouse that can help you […]
Maintaining living plant cover is one of the essential practices of building soil health. This workshop provides practical guidance on using cover crops in a small-scale, non-mechanized, no-till context to improve soil health both for growing more nutritious food and for sequestering atmospheric carbon into the soil. Sharon Gensler-homesteader, organic grower, educator, NE Organic Farming […]
The Urban Farming Institute and NOFA/Mass are co-hosting this workshop exploring how the right combination of biological and regenerative farming approaches can steadily improve your crop quality - especially in urban and small garden settings. You will take away from this workshop new skills, including: Knowing how to detect and understand the unique advantages and […]
April 25. Greenhouse (Propagation) Management @ Upswing Farm in Ashland, 4:00-6:00 pm Hosts: Brittany and Kevin Overshiner, farmers & owners, Upswing Farm Address & Parking: 28 South St, Ashland, MA. Please pull in and park along the driveway in front of the greenhouse. Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up […]
All this talk about growing our gardens and lawns without chemicals . . . why? For one, it’s better for you and your family to have less chemical exposures in your lives. It’s also considerably better for our planet. Using nutrients supplied by nature works to build a healthy ecology throughout your plantings and your […]
Highlights include the BA Grows Farmer's Market & Vendor Expo, Live Animal Exhibits, Gourmet Food Truck, Live Entertainment, and more! Just in time for Mother's Day, check out the Bristol Aggie Plant Sale hosted by the BA Floriculture & Landscape Design & Construction students. Prospective Student tour for 6th and 7th graders will run from […]
May 9. Tractor & Equipment Safety @ Medway Community Farm in Medway, 4:00-6:00 pm Host: Seth Terramane, Farm Manager, Medway Community Farm Presenter: Brian Huckins, Huckins Forge Address & Parking: 50 Winthrop Street, Medway, MA. You’ll see our round, white MCF sign and our natural wood farm stand/shed. Once you pull into the parking area, […]
May 23. Crop Planning & Micro Greens @ Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, 4:00-6:00 pm Host: Matt Celona, Farm Manager, Drumlin Farm Presenters: Elena Colman, Lexington Community Farm and Andrew Rodgers, Clark Farm Address & Parking: 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up to date information […]
June 6. Growing Infrastructure @ Farmer Dave’s in Dracut, 4:00-6:00pm Host: Dave Dumaresq, owner and farmer, Farmer Dave’s Address & Parking: 437 Parker Rd, Dracut, MA Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up to date information regarding the farm visits, and to check for any reschedules or cancelations.
June 20. Pest Management in Potato and Fruit crops @ Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, 4:00-6:00pm Host: Adrienne Alstatt, Farm Manager, Wright-Locke Farm Address and Parking: WLF is located at 78 Ridge Street in Winchester. Parking is available at 82 Ridge Street (signs point to this lot). Additional or “overflow” parking areas include Mullen Field and Saint […]
