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 […]
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is developing the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050 that will help the Commonwealth achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions. We invite you to join in a set of public hearings to provide feedback on EEA’s proposals for 2050, including statewide emissions limit, emissions sublimits […]
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 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is developing the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050 that will help the Commonwealth achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions. We invite you to join in a set of public hearings to provide feedback on EEA’s proposals for 2050, including statewide emissions limit, emissions sublimits […]
The 17th Annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival will have local restaurants and caterers competing for your vote! Come sample delicious chowders and soups and cast your vote for your favorite one! Tickets are on sale now, but advanced ticket sales end on October 7! Prices go up on tickets day-of, so be sure to get […]
Norfolk County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Date: Tuesday October 11th, 2022 Time: Social Hour starts at 6:30, buffet dinner at 7PM Location: Conrad's Walpolefa 905 Main Street Walpole, MA 02081 Price Per Person: $15, this can be paid at the door RSVP By October 1st to Nancy Lawton nancylawton56@gmail.com
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is developing the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050 that will help the Commonwealth achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions. We invite you to join in a set of public hearings to provide feedback on EEA’s proposals for 2050, including statewide emissions limit, emissions sublimits […]
Bristol County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, October 13th, 2022 Time: Social Half hour starts 6 with dinner starting at 6:30pm Location: White's of Westport 66 State Rd Westport, MA 02790 Price per person: $45.00 Rsvp: October 1st to Peggy Lopes lopesfarm@comcast.net Or Call/Text 508-889-0738
Fall is a very special time, and everyone on the farm is trying to get the most out of the shortened daylight hours. Cabbage and carrots are in the ground; pumpkins and squash have all been harvested; onions and garlic are stored for the winter; and our kitchen crew is continuing to preserve things like blackberry jam and […]
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 Freight Farms for a live conversation with Derek and Brad, Owners & Operators of Ditto Foods, LLC. With a 20+ year-career in the hospitality industry, Derek knew his time with food wasn’t over when he was laid off from his role as a Food and Beverage Director at the beginning of the pandemic. […]
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, a small museum dedicated to telling the story of New Bedford's commercial fishing industry, hosts a monthly film series on the third Friday of each month, Dock-U-Mentaries. In October, they will be screening the film "FISH & MEN," which exposes the high cost of cheap fish and the forces […]
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. […]
In 2018, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MA DOER) established the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program. This program carries special incentives for solar systems that allow “dual-use,” defined as solar on farmland where the land continues to be used for agricultural purposes. These facilities are also referred to as “agrivoltaic” systems. The presentation […]
After a two-year hiatus, Volante Farms are thrilled to bring back their beloved PumpkinFest fundraiser! As always, all money raised goes directly to our friends at Newton-based Cradles to Crayons! This year PumpkinFest is on Saturday October 29th in our Greenhouse, rain or shine! This event is a great way to get into the Halloween Spirit […]
