Join Hope Alpaca Farm to kick off the Spring at their April Open Farm event! The event is free to all, and open to the public - but please do not bring your dogs! Come visit the farm and say hello the alpacas, donkeys and ducks! There will also be adult and youth raffle prizes […]
Join Hope Alpaca Farm to kick off the Spring at their April Open Farm event! The event is free to all, and open to the public - but please do not bring your dogs! Come visit the farm and say hello the alpacas, donkeys and ducks! There will also be adult and youth raffle prizes […]
Bring your questions and your answers to this month's grower roundtable, hosted by the New Hampshire Vegetable & Berry Growers Association (NHVBGA). Grower roundtables have been well attended and provide a great exchange of ideas. We always have a few "ringers" in attendance that can provide insight on the topic at hand. Strawberries can be […]
30+ speakers. Food Tank Summit themed "Urban AgroEcology: The Quest for a Sustainable Food Systems Model" with Bowery Farming and UDC. Food Tank, the University of the District of Columbia, and Bowery Farming, present a Summit on Wednesday, April 20th, themed "Urban AgroEcology: The Quest for a Sustainable Food Systems Model." In partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme, the […]
Join hosts & presenters Elena Colman (she/her) and Kaila Topping (she/her) at Small Farm in Stow. Small Farm grows seedlings for our vegetable and flower farm and a $12,000+ Spring Plant Sale in a 30'x60' double poly greenhouse. We heat with electric space heaters and are trialing a homemade germination chamber in 2022. We will […]
Join UMass Extension educator Dr. Masoud Hashemi at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston for the second of a two-session series on pasture management. Well-managed pastures contribute significantly to the sustainability of animal operations and the environment’s quality. However, pasture management begins with the assessment of soil fertility. Testing soil is crucial to greener pastures and […]
Calling all backyard farmers and small scale livestock producers! Are you interested in learning more about the components of managing manure? Or perhaps you want to know how much manure your livestock produce? Join Plymouth County Conservation on Saturday, April 30 for a Manure Management Workshop at Plymouth County Extension Office. Dr. Masoud Hashemi will […]
Join host and Waltham Fields Community Farm Manager Erinn Roberts, along with presenter Brian Huckins of Huckins Forge for this skill-building workshop. What does that lever do? Why shouldn’t I touch the PTO while it’s running? Why, exactly, is there a seat belt on a tractor? What can high-pressured hydraulic fluid do to me? If […]
Free and open to all. If you are at the very beginning of exploring farm business ownership, Explore Farming is for you. In this free workshop you will: Learn about New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's courses and services; Identify resources you have and resources you'll need for your farm business; Identify next steps to get […]
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. […]
Join the Bee Team from MDAR's Apiary Program to get a tour of live working honey bee colonies, hands-on demonstrations of colony management techniques, and exposure to the latest knowledge on how to best sustain honey bee health in the Commonwealth. 2 locations. Events will be held in person and are free and open to the […]
The Council works to increase farming and sales of Massachusetts grown foods. It also works to develop and support programs to bring healthy foods to everyone in the state. Protecting land and water is important. Training for farmers and workers in the food system is also important. Meetings are open to the public. See the meeting […]
For those interested in digging deeper into the enthralling world of sustainable agriculture, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is offering this 8-week Crop Production Course at Moraine Farm this year. The course will include an abundance of resources and activities to help learners increase their ability to work with nature to grow good food, and it […]
Root Crew Youth invites you to the final series of Growing Together for the Spring. It will be a wonderful day of Celebrating the Land Stewardship in the community. We will be doing a Land Opening, a DIY Wrap Food Party, Farming Activities, and a Report Back of Dudley Grows this Spring. Growing Together has […]
This statewide event will center on youth leadership and empowerment in the farm to school movement. This week of FREE virtual workshops and in-person field trips will bring together food service professionals, students, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, and other farm to school advocates to build concrete skills and get inspired to make […]
