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 […]
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. […]
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 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. […]
Are you a farmer diversifying into value added production or an entrepreneur developing new and exciting products? Do you have questions about how to integrate food safety and quality into the development of a value added food product? If so, this is the program for you! Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is collaborating with […]
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. […]
Enjoy an evening of delicious food, live music, and our unique historic farm setting! Seating is limited. Looking for a different kind of evening out with your special someone, friends or family? Come dine with at Holly Hill Farm, in our cozy greenhouse, share a cocktail by the firepit, listen to live local music and […]
The purpose of the eastern Massachusetts Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) is to promote peer-based training of farmers, farm workers, apprentices and others interested in the craft of small-scale sustainable agriculture with emphasis on food production. Through the collaboration of many farms, we provide a broader learning experience than can be received on […]
The Westport Farm to School Initiative at Westport Public Schools is hosting a meeting to connect local farmers and agricultural producers with the school system and program. Farmers interested in the program should attend this meeting on Tuesday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Westport Middle-High School Auditorium.
Calling all farmland owners & seekers! Join us, Land for Good, and other service providers to discuss succession planning, land sale & leasing, and determining which transfer option suits your needs. Hear from farmers & landowners who've been through it before. The day will begin with a session for land seekers in the morning, from […]
Join us for a celebration of SEMAP's accomplishments this year! This event is FREE and donations are much appreciated. After a catered dinner, we'll be talking about all the progress we made in the past year and everything we have in store for 2023. This event will immediately follow our Land Transfer and Succession Planning […]
