For full details go to UMassGarden.com. Cider is one of the fastest growing craft adult beverage markets in the country! There are many different styles of cider from the stuff your grandparents made in the basement to top shelf ciders that compare to fine Champagnes. Come and learn a brief history of cider and dive […]
For full details go to UMassGarden.com. Many people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting - they are not grown from seed. For horticultural enthusiasts, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a hands-on workshop on “bench grafting” and “cleft grafting” of apple trees. […]
CFD PRODUCER Webinars: Basics of Feeding Non-Ruminants Co-operative Feed Dealers has been offering some in-depth webinars on animal production over the last few weeks. We asked for some basic topics that could be shared with farmers around the northeast. So we have a few lined up for this week as well as the week of […]
TMR Heating and Maintaining Feed Quality During Summer Conditions
CFD PRODUCER Webinars: Fly control on Animal Operations - IPM Integrated Pest Management for fly control. Co-operative Feed Dealers has been offering some in-depth webinars on animal production over the last few weeks. We asked for some basic topics that could be shared with farmers around the northeast. So we have a few lined up […]
For full details go to UMassGarden.com. Native pollinators are an essential resource in our wild and managed landscapes. Come to this workshop if you're interested in learning more about their biology and conservation. We'll mainly be talking about different species of bees but other types of pollinators will also be mentioned (flies, birds, bats, etc.). […]
A five-session online conference Saturday, April 18, 2020 Sunday, April 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, May 2 Saturday, May 9 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. EDT Free additional 1-hour workshop from 1 - 2 p.m. each day depending on speaker availability Originally planned as a weekend conference at Tufts University, we are now turning it […]
A five-session online conference Saturday, April 18, 2020 Sunday, April 19 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, May 2 Saturday, May 9 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. EDT Free additional 1-hour workshop from 1 - 2 p.m. each day depending on speaker availability Originally planned as a weekend conference at Tufts University, we are now turning it […]
Join SEMAP for a Twilight Workshop on Saturday, April 25, 2020 11 am - 2 pm at Bayberry Farm & Flower Co., North Dighton, MA Tom Dufault will teach introductory workshop on basic welding skills, to include ARC, MIG, and gas welding brazing, metal prep, safety, and more. Workshop price includes pair of welding goggles. […]
Date and Time: May 9 10am-12pm Location: Fairmount Fruit Farm 887 Lincoln Street Franklin, MA 02038 www.fairmountfruit.com Linda Noel, of Terrapin Farm, is pleased to present a workshop on Backyard Cannabis Growing at Fairmount Fruit Farm in Franklin, MA, to benefit SEMAP! This “twilight” workshop will cover Cannabis Growing (marijuana and/or hemp) from planting a […]
During this six hour small group workshop you will learn how to transform a log into a functional wooden spoon using simple hand tools. We will discuss the basics of spoon carving and tools of the trade, including how to safely use an axe and basic knife techniques. You will learn about choosing the right […]
Love the local food movement? Ever thought you might like to keep your own chickens? Want to add a flock for your school or community garden? Come join a webinar by SEMAP and “The Chickeness” Khrysti Smyth Barry of Yardbirds Backyard Chickens for a rundown of housing needs and design, basic feeding and care, health, chick info and transitioning to a coop, popular breeds, and other things you might want to know about keeping your own backyard chickens. Course materials will be provided. Come find out whether keeping chickens might be a good addition to your garden, your school, your kitchen, and your community’s overall health and wellbeing.
May 20, 2020 5 pm - 7 pm Langwater Farm, 209 Washington St, North Easton, MA During the cover crop workshop, farmers at Langwater Farm will cover selection, establishment, termination and benefits of cover crops, as well as calculating plant available nitrogen. Maggie Payne from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will talk about the […]
ome join a webinar by SEMAP and “The Chickeness” Khrysti Smyth Barry of Yardbirds Backyard Chickens for a more advanced topics in chicken care. Learn more about coop upgrades, health issues and troubleshooting, integrating replacement birds into an existent flock and whatever questions folks might have. Course materials will be provided. Come find out whether keeping chickens might be a good addition to your garden, your school, your kitchen, and your community’s overall health and wellbeing.
9th Annual Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Festival Sat Jun 20 2020 at 11:00 am Westport Fairgrounds, 200 Pinehill Rd., Westport, MA Join us for the 9th Annual Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Festival Your chance to get ALL the Coastal Wine Trail Wineries under 1 roof! Taste over 45 different wines, while browsing through local artisans […]
