Public Hearings on Clean Energy and Climate Plan

virtual

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 […]

17th Annual New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival

New Bedford City Pier 3 New Bedford, MA

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 […]

$15 – $50

Norfolk County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Conrad's Walpole 905 Main St, Walpole, MA, United States

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

$15

Public Hearings on Clean Energy and Climate Plan

virtual

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

White's of Westport 66 State Rd, Westport, MA, United States

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

Event Series Round The Bend Open Farm Day – October

Round The Bend Open Farm Day – October

Round the Bend Farm 92 Allen Neck Rd., Dartmouth, MA, United States

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 […]

Twilight Series: Soil Microscopy with NOFA/Mass

Norfolk County Agricultural High School 400 Main St., Walpole, MA, United States

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 […]

DITTO: A COMMITMENT TO FARM FOR THE COMMUNITY

virtual

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. […]

Dock-U-Mentary Series: Fish & Men

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

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 […]

Ditch Use, Maintenance, & Management

virtual

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. […]

Free

Dual-Use: Agriculture and Solar Photovoltaics

virtual

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 […]

Pumpkinfest 2022 at Volante Farms

Volante Farms 292 Forest St, Needham, MA, United States

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 […]

$10

Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms and Gardens

Seeds of Solidarity 165 Chestnut Hill Rd, Orange, MA, United States

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. […]

$60 – $90

Twilight Series 2022: Winter Greens Production

Skinny Dip Farm 85 Willow Ave, Little Compton, RI, United States

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 Organic Farm

Natick Community Organic Farm 117 Elliot St, Natick, MA, United States

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. […]

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