Come join our neighbors from NOFA/RI as they discuss sustainable farming on the other side of the line in Rhode Island, all part of their on-farm workshop series! Join Monique Bosch as she takes us on a deep dive, zooming in 400X magnification, to check out the beneficial microbes that live in our healthy soils. […]
Chris and Christy at White Barn Farm have been operating tractors since their beginning 13 years ago. The decision to do so was solely based on the fact that the farm came with a working kubota tractor and a working farmall cub. They currently use 4 tractors, all on the smaller side, with a 50 […]
Kick off the new year with a solid understanding of food-related policy in the pipeline! As a follow up to November’s 2021 NH Agricultural Policy Forum, join us as we reconvene New Hampshire’s food system policy stakeholders and advocates to review, discuss, and network around the proposed agricultural legislation for the state’s 2022 legislative session. […]
The 2022 Twilight Grower Events Series continues this Fall with a return to soil health! Want to take a look at your own soil under a microscope, learn what value microorganisms offer, and connect with farmers & ag students? Join us at Norfolk Aggie to look under the scope with NOFA/Mass! John and Ruben join […]
Join CISA, the NRCS, and UMass Extension for a hard look at using and maintaining agricultural ditches on commercial farms. Learn what can and can't be done when it comes to managing ditches and the water that fills them, and the kinds of support available to farm owners and managers from local organizations and agencies. […]
Are you a farmer or experienced gardener seeking to start or transition to no-till methods that use simple tools, build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, promote climate resilience and increase your connection to the land? You’ll learn and practice several no-till techniques- cardboard method, tarping, and cover crops- in this experiential, day-long workshop. […]
Curious about extending your growing season or refining your winter production? Join us at Skinny Dip Farm to see their winter greens operation! Hannah and Ben received a SEMAP TIE award for low-tunnels in 2018 to develop this enterprise. While they have since moved on to other growing systems, they take with them some lessons […]
Market Garden Budget @ Natick Community Farm in Natick, Wed Oct 24, 4:00-6:00pm Bring your pencils, calculators, relevant farm records etc. and we will explore the economics of the market garden through this participatory workshop. The goal is for you to leave with a working draft budget for your next season or your next operation. […]
Are you a farmer diversifying into value added production or an entrepreneur developing new and exciting products? Do you have questions about how to integrate food safety and quality into the development of a value added food product? If so, this is the program for you! Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is collaborating with […]
Kick off the new year with a solid understanding of food-related policy in the pipeline! As a follow up to November’s 2021 NH Agricultural Policy Forum, join us as we reconvene New Hampshire’s food system policy stakeholders and advocates to review, discuss, and network around the proposed agricultural legislation for the state’s 2022 legislative session. […]
The purpose of the eastern Massachusetts Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) is to promote peer-based training of farmers, farm workers, apprentices and others interested in the craft of small-scale sustainable agriculture with emphasis on food production. Through the collaboration of many farms, we provide a broader learning experience than can be received on […]
Calling all farmland owners & seekers! Join us, Land for Good, and other service providers to discuss succession planning, land sale & leasing, and determining which transfer option suits your needs. Hear from farmers & landowners who've been through it before. The day will begin with a session for land seekers in the morning, from […]
Kick off the new year with a solid understanding of food-related policy in the pipeline! As a follow up to November’s 2021 NH Agricultural Policy Forum, join us as we reconvene New Hampshire’s food system policy stakeholders and advocates to review, discuss, and network around the proposed agricultural legislation for the state’s 2022 legislative session. […]
Learn about insurance options for small, diversified farms. Build your toolkit for financial resilience. A training series presented by The Carrot Project USDA Micro Farm is USDA's newest insurance program, available specifically for farmers making up to $350,000 annually. Micro Farm prepares your farm for the unexpected by protecting your total farm revenue from losses in […]
The New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference includes more than 25 educational sessions over three days, covering major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops as well as various special topics. A Farmer to Farmer meeting after each morning and afternoon session will bring speakers and farmers together for informal, in-depth discussion on certain issues. This […]
