Recognizing, Responding, and Sharing Resources with Farmers, Staff and Partner Organizations MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters, including all farmers, MDAR and professional staff and the partner organization advocates. These 2-hour event will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms […]
January 12 – February 9, 2023 Thursday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm MDAR offices, Southborough, MA This 5-session course provides guidance to aspiring farmers through the decision-making process of whether to start a farm business. Participants will learn about the many aspects of starting a farm business, assess their own skills and knowledge, and get help finding resources for support, including […]
Recognizing, Responding, and Sharing Resources with Farmers, Staff and Partner Organizations MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters, including all farmers, MDAR and professional staff and the partner organization advocates. These 2-hour event will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms […]
Recognizing, Responding, and Sharing Resources with Farmers, Staff and Partner Organizations MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters, including all farmers, MDAR and professional staff and the partner organization advocates. These 2-hour event will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms […]
January 17th – March 14th, 2023 Tuesday evenings 5:30 – 8:30pm MDAR offices, Southborough, MA A hands-on course to help established farmers develop a business plan and financial projections for their farm business. This course covers topics including resource assessment, marketing strategy, financial management, risk management, quality of life, and goal setting. The course is taught by […]
Recognizing, Responding, and Sharing Resources with Farmers, Staff and Partner Organizations MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters, including all farmers, MDAR and professional staff and the partner organization advocates. These 2-hour event will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms […]
Hosting an event with food on your farm is a great way to gather your community, educate the public about farming, and grow your business. Join this webinar to learn about next steps to safely and legally offer samples, host a tasting, farm to table meal, or other event with food on your farm. During […]
Certified Naturally Grown is currently offering a 25% discount on their upcoming Foundations of Crop Production course for farmers who apply to join and are accepted! Farmers who are accepted will receive the discount code via email. Soil is the basis of everything we do as farmers. In this session, we’ll learn from the perspectives of both a […]
Recognizing, Responding, and Sharing Resources with Farmers, Staff and Partner Organizations MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters, including all farmers, MDAR and professional staff and the partner organization advocates. These 2-hour event will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms […]
January 12 – February 9, 2023 Thursday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm MDAR offices, Southborough, MA This 5-session course provides guidance to aspiring farmers through the decision-making process of whether to start a farm business. Participants will learn about the many aspects of starting a farm business, assess their own skills and knowledge, and get help finding resources for support, including […]
Tap the maple trees near your home, collect the sap weekly and bring it to Osamequin Farm to contribute to the boil… at the end of the season we’ll have community maple syrup! How to participate: RSVP for our free tapping demonstration day on February 11th if you need tapping supplies (taps, tubing, and buckets), […]
Recognizing, Responding, and Sharing Resources with Farmers, Staff and Partner Organizations MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters, including all farmers, MDAR and professional staff and the partner organization advocates. These 2-hour event will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms […]
Let’s face it– there is no more ‘normal’ growing season anymore. The first and last frosts are erratic, and precipitation is all over the place– heavy rains one summer and droughts the next. Join American Farmland Trust's New England Climate and Agriculture team and Jim Ward of Ward's Berry Farm on February 13th from 2-4 for a farmer roundtable discussion […]
Learn about USDA Rural Development's loans, grants, and technical assistance services designed to facilitate economic growth and resiliency in rural communities. Programs range from energy savings to housing loans to cooperative development. In addition, we will discuss SBA loans and business planning resources as well as SBIR's research and development opportunities. Farmers who have worked with Rural Development and SBA/SBIR will share […]
January 17th – March 14th, 2023 Tuesday evenings 5:30 – 8:30pm MDAR offices, Southborough, MA A hands-on course to help established farmers develop a business plan and financial projections for their farm business. This course covers topics including resource assessment, marketing strategy, financial management, risk management, quality of life, and goal setting. The course is taught by […]
