What is the state of protecting pollinators through policy change? Join us as we have an insightful discussion with NOFA/Mass’s Policy Director Marty Dagoberto and Mireille Bejjani, Western Massachusetts Community Organizer for Community Action Works, co-facilitators of the Community Pesticides Reduction (CPR) network. This webinar will double as the monthly meeting of the CPR network […]
2021 Market Details Event Dates 1st Sunday of the Month May - November (7 Events) Outdoor Market May 2 • June 6 • July 11• August 1 September 5 • October 3 • November 7 (The July Event will take place on the 2nd Sunday of July.) Vendor list here. Location Kingston Collection 101 Kingston […]
Join growers and ag service providers from the Northeast for an interactive discussion about what is working and what is not as we prepare for the upcoming pick-your-own season. Come ready to share your experiences and questions! Featuring: Deb Colitas from Valley Fruits & Veggies and Digital Network Superstar in the Lehigh Valley of PA […]
Do you want to: Understand how to read legislation? Learn advocacy tips to help bills get passed? Help build advocacy efforts around key bills? Then join the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative for our upcoming series of Advocacy 102 sessions on key local food system bills under consideration in the Massachusetts Legislature. The Zoom-based workshops begin […]
It’s Mother’s Day and moms LOVE homemade gifts! Join us in this special hands-on children’s cooking class dedicated to making tasty treats for your sweet mom. In this class children will make homemade silky chocolate truffles, chocolate covered pretzels, and chocolate covered strawberries. Also, children will create a beautiful homemade card for their mom. Children […]
Do you want to: Understand how to read legislation? Learn advocacy tips to help bills get passed? Help build advocacy efforts around key bills? Then join the Collaborative for our upcoming series of Advocacy 102 sessions on key local food system bills under consideration in the Massachusetts Legislature. The Zoom-based workshops begin on April 22 […]
The Virtual Rally and Digital Day of Action for Local Businesses in MA is an opportunity to AMPLIFY the voice of small business, UNDERSTAND policy proposals and ENGAGE with elected officials. Small businesses, their employees and their loyal customers are invited to learn about some of the most important policy measures introduced on Beacon Hill […]
MFBF has partnered with Clearway Community Solar to expand the adoption of solar power to our members through a roofless solar subscription program: Community Solar. With Community Solar, you can support local solar energy to the Commonwealth without installing panels on your property and with the benefit of a savings guarantee. Plus, for every MFBF […]
Please join us for a webinar on Wednesday May 19th at 7:30 PM EDT. Chris Laughton, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East will present on “Farm Financing and Access to Credit.” He will cover farm financing for both new and established farms, including various sources of capital, credit scores, how loan decisions are made, […]
Do you want to: Understand how to read legislation? Learn advocacy tips to help bills get passed? Help build advocacy efforts around key bills? Then join the Collaborative for our upcoming series of Advocacy 102 sessions on key local food system bills under consideration in the Massachusetts Legislature. The Zoom-based workshops begin on April 22 […]
Spring plant sale to benefit Norfolk FFA chapter. Sale while supplies last.
A MONTHLY PANEL SERIES Join us for a virtual conversation each month about local food and nutrition topics with farmers, entrepreneurs, journalists, chefs, and more! Hoping to start a new small business or take your business in another direction? Join our panel of experts to learn about resources that can help you grow your business, […]
Do you want to: Understand how to read legislation? Learn advocacy tips to help bills get passed? Help build advocacy efforts around key bills? Then join the Collaborative for our upcoming series of Advocacy 102 sessions on key local food system bills under consideration in the Massachusetts Legislature. The Zoom-based workshops begin on April 22 […]
Join Mary Saucier Choate, Food Safety Field Specialist from University of New Hampshire Extension; John Moulton of Moulton Farm in Meredith, NH; and Nancy Franklin of Riverview Farm in Plainfield, NH to discuss visitor safety practices on their popular farms. We will share video footage and discuss their practices and policies, from handwashing stations to […]
What does that lever do? When should I use the differential lock? Why shouldn’t I touch the PTO while it’s running? Why, exactly, is there a seat belt on a tractor? Can a tractor really roll over on me? What can high-pressured hydraulic fluid do to me? If I side start a tractor, will I […]
