QuickBooks Troubleshooting with Julia Shanks of The Farmer's Office August 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm Description: While the concepts of QuickBooks may be clear, the implementation can get tricky; especially since each farm has its own unique systems. In this session, we will go over common challenges (and solutions!), and provide an open forum to […]
This unique annual event promises to engage and foster partnerships between the diverse professionals and volunteers that play a collaborative role in the management of community forests, including foresters, planners, arborists, conservation commission members, land trusts, non-profit organizations, forest landowners, and many more. Pre-registration required to receive FREE LUNCH.
In partnership with Land For Good, this year's YFNs will be land access themed. We'll be visiting farms demonstrating all different types of land situations (intergenerational, leasing from a land trust, private landowner lease, cooperative land use, private purchase, etc).Land access is consistently cited by farmers as their biggest hurdle, and we are all finding our […]
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 6-8pm Hope & Main 691 Main Street Warren, Rhode Island 02885 Are you interested in producing and selling jarred sauces, processed vegetables and other value-added food products to the public but not sure where to start? Join SEMAP at Home & Main in Warren, RI to learn about using a shared […]
September 25, New Farm @ Neighborhood Farm, Wayland CRAFT visits are farmer-led and include a farm tour and discussion of a topic we hope will be useful to apprentices, new and experienced farmers.
In partnership with Land For Good, this year's YFNs will be land access themed. We'll be visiting farms demonstrating all different types of land situations (intergenerational, leasing from a land trust, private landowner lease, cooperative land use, private purchase, etc).Land access is consistently cited by farmers as their biggest hurdle, and we are all finding our […]
October 9, Season Extension @ Upswing Farm in Ashland CRAFT visits are farmer-led and include a farm tour and discussion of a topic we hope will be useful to apprentices, new and experienced farmers.
In partnership with Land For Good, this year’s YFNs will be land access themed. We’ll be visiting farms demonstrating all different types of land situations (intergenerational, leasing from a land trust, private landowner lease, cooperative land use, private purchase, etc).Land access is consistently cited by farmers as their biggest hurdle, and we are all finding our own […]
October 23, Whole Farm Systems @ Hutchins Farm CRAFT visits are farmer-led and include a farm tour and discussion of a topic we hope will be useful to apprentices, new and experienced farmers.
November 6, Market Garden Budget @ Natick Community Farm in Natick CRAFT visits are farmer-led and include a farm tour and discussion of a topic we hope will be useful to apprentices, new and experienced farmers.
At this upcoming workshop, local food buyers will give insight on what they look for when selecting new food items and the internal process of food buying. Local food producers will hear from buyers of different scales, including Katsiroubas Bros., B.GOOD, City Feed and Supply, and Cuisine en Locale. Individual buyer overviews will be followed […]
Earn pesticide applicator credits with UMass Extension specialists as they look at the challenges and problems of the 2019 season. Topics on woody ornamentals in the morning session include: Eastern White Pine Health and Other Woody Plant Diseases Observed in 2019; Managing Tough Landscape Weeds; and the Year In Review of Troublesome Insect and Mite Pests of Woody […]
December 4, Potluck & Annual Varieties Discussion @ Newton Community Farm CRAFT visits are farmer-led and include a farm tour and discussion of a topic we hope will be useful to apprentices, new and experienced farmers.
Farm owners, Mike and Kelli Roberts, will demonstrate how to grow and cultivate a variety of crops on a year-round basis with the use of unheated, moveable high tunnels and low tunnels. The workshop will focus on winter growing, with a discussion of optimizing planting dates and varieties for the winter, preparation of 30-inch beds, […]
New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show includes more than 25 educational sessions over 3 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 an informal, in-depth discussion on […]
