The 34th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference, taking place online via Zoom from January 8-10, 2021, will address the theme "Food Security for the Common Wealth." We hope to inspire you to create, discover and rely upon your local community’s food producers and build the vision of a Massachusetts that collectively becomes more resilient and secure […]
If you want the inside scoop when it comes to policies and perspectives that will affect your farm or agribusiness in 2021, don’t miss the 102nd consecutive American Farm Bureau Convention. This is your opportunity to help set the agenda for the leading voice of agriculture in Washington, DC, and so much more. Participate in […]
Growing Places, an online course for aspiring farmers, will be offered through University of Vermont Extension’s New Farmer Program, Jan. 11-Feb. 7. The course, co-sponsored by the Women’s Agricultural Network, is geared to individuals who are thinking about starting a farm, specialty food business or other agriculture-related enterprise. It is designed to help them better […]
Confused about farm and food safety lingo? Have you tried to sell at a retail store and gotten 'you're not certified'? Been selling direct-to-consumer and gearing up for a scale-up? Curious about value-added products or marketing Grandma's pickle recipe with your farm grown cukes? Join Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Food Safety Educators for a FREE […]
Farming is never a one-woman job – it takes a village to run a successful operation. This conference will not only prepare attendees for success in agriculture, but it will also provide them with their own network of women farmers and ranchers they can reach out to throughout the year. Farmers, policy makers, educators, and […]
Join UMass Extension’s Landscape, Nursery, and Urban Forestry Program and UMass Extension’s Fruit Program for an exciting FREE series of webinars focusing on the impact, monitoring, and management of invasive insects in Massachusetts and the nation! Topics to include invasive forest pests in MA, spotted lanternfly, the biological control of winter moth, Asian longhorned beetle […]
Have you ever struggled to understand how to successfully price your meat products? The basis of any profitable business strategy is good record keeping and understanding your costs. Join NC Choices Technical Coordinator Lee Menius as we explore the basics of understanding your farm’s financial goals, records, and how to use that understanding to […]
Presented by Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Stevie Schafenacker, and Rose Wilson Series Dates: Session 1: Wednesday, January 27th 4-6pm Session 2: Wednesday, February 3rd, 4-6pm Session 3: Wednesday, February 10th, 12:30-2:30pm Session 4: Wednesday, February 17th, 12:30-2:30pm Cohort Gathering: March 10th, 12:30-2:30pm The main series will focus on the “practical framework” needed to make sound decisions. Rose […]
Join UConn, URI, and UMass Extensions for the Southern New England Vegetable Growers Webinar Series! Webinars are on alternate Thursdays in January and February of 2021, from 3:30-5pm. All webinars are open to any and all vegetable growers and ag service providers. See below for descriptions and registration links. We hope to see you there! Webinar Topic: […]
Every season comes with its own challenges. Join UMass Extension via GoToWebinar on January 29, 2021 for a virtual education program that will provide you with updates and tips for managing pests in spring greenhouse crops. This program will be held as a live webinar from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. The agenda will feature […]
Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste, are winter hardy, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to correctly prune them. Join Dr. Elsa Petit to learn all about […]
What's wrong with my plant? Learn to diagnose common problems in the vegetable garden. Also, find out which pests and diseases we are on the lookout for in 2021 in both the ornamental and edible garden. This class will be taught by Heather Faubert, the director of the URI Plant Clinic. Through URI's Cooperative Extension, […]
Please join WFAN board member and media expert, Diahann Lohr, for a deep dive into developing and polishing your farm business marketing plan on Thursday, February 18th, from 4-5:30 pm CT. Are you in a leadership capacity seeking help to build a non-profit organization marketing plan? Then this workshop is for you, too! This workshop is part of a […]
Join UConn, URI, and UMass Extensions for the Southern New England Vegetable Growers Webinar Series! Webinars are on alternate Thursdays in January and February of 2021, from 3:30-5pm. All webinars are open to any and all vegetable growers and ag service providers. See below for descriptions and registration links. We hope to see you there! Webinar Topic: […]
The joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance. One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees. This can seem daunting and complicated, but it’s not! Not once you understand the principles involved. Join in and learn how to properly prune your fruit trees (apples, […]
