Funding Opportunities for your Farm

MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife 1 Rabbit Hill Rd., Westbourough, MA, United States

Have a new enterprise you would like to pursue on your farm? Looking to update old infrastructure? Have a great idea you’d like to trial? Learn about funding opportunities and resources for vegetable farmers in Massachusetts including grants, crop insurance, low-interest loans, and business management support. Representatives will be available to discuss options from NRCS, […]

Free

Student Loan Basics for Farmers

Online MA, United States

Student loan debt has become a significant obstacle for young farmers who are trying to make a living in agriculture. This webinar discusses the different types of student loans and how borrowers can deal with them. Topics include managing repayment, avoiding or getting out of loan default, and loan cancellation.

Free

Vendor Booth Display Workshop

Killburn Mill at Clarks Cove 127 West Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

Coastal Foodshed and the New Bedford Farmers Market together are hosting a workshop to share tips, tricks, and techniques about how to display your vendor booth at markets. Hear from seasoned vendors on what works best to increase sales and build relationships with your loyal customers. Your vendor booths tell the customers your story- a […]

$10

Winter Production & Seed Breeding at Ivory Silo Farm

Ivory Silo Farm Corner of Hixbridge & Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United States

Westport, MA | March 25th | 1pm to 3pm | $12 Bill Braun and Dee Levanti grow in two unheated high tunnels in the winter, also utilizing two unheated low tunnels and a new heated, MDAR-funded propagation house for seedling production. In this 2-hour farm tour, organized by NOFA/Mass, Bill and Dee will share what they […]

$12 – $15

Agriculture Day at the Massachusetts State House

Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St., Boston, MA

On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, agriculture will take center stage at the State House in Boston for this annual event. Massachusetts Agriculture Day is the one day a year where farmers come together to focus legislative attention on our industry. Join SEMAP & other agricultural groups to talk to legislators and their staff about the agricultural […]

Soil, Plant, and Farm Methodology Course – NOFA/RI

Providence, RI

Course for farmers, gardeners, and others interested in the world of soil and plant health and function. This course covers foundational and current soil science, crop science, and soil maintenance principles with a focus on organic-farming methodology.

$75 – $150

Garden Planning: Annual Vegetables & Cut Flowers

Marshfield Fairgrounds 140 Main St, Marshfield, MA

The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society is offering a garden planning workshop. In this participatory workshop, you’ll learn organic strategies for small-scale gardening from succession planting to season extension. Bring your garden dimensions as the class will also sketch garden plans and create planting schedules for your specific site. Gardeners of all experience levels are […]

$30

Diversified Livestock Farming & Marketing On Farm Workshop – NOFA/RI

Jamestown, RI

Sun, April 7, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Register on-line here. Windmist Farm, 71 Weeden Lane, Jamestown, RI 02835 Martha Neale, Windmist Farm owner and winner of the 2019 Edible Rhody Local Hero Award for Farmer/ Farm, will discuss the importance of diversified livestock farming, or the production of a variety of livestock […]

Free

Growing in Caterpillar Tunnels On Farm Workshop – NOFA/RI

Exeter, RI

Thur, April 11, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM A free event, Register here. Little River Farm 125 William Reynolds Road, Exeter, RI 02822 Join us as we learn all about growing in caterpillar tunnels from farm owners, Bob Payne and Camille Abdel-Nabi. Caterpillar tunnels are easy to build structures that provide great protection from […]

Free

Southside Community Land Trust Urban Agriculture Kickoff

Providence, RI

  The Southside Community Land Trust annual spring gardening event is when they reconnect with members, share info about sustainable growing practices, and offer free seeds and low-cost (locally sourced!) organic fertilizer. Urban Ag Kick-off is also one of the two times per year when SCLT members can pick up their 50 gallons of free, […]

Free

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Certification Training – Blended Course – UMass Extension

Plymouth, MA

IMPORTANT:  In order to attend this one-day training session, you must complete Part 1 of the course online ahead of time, and bring the Part 1 enrollment ticket to class COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food FDA regulation are intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and […]

$199

Dartmouth Grange Pancake Breakfast

Dartmouth Grange 1133 Fisher Rd, Dartmouth, MA, United States

Saturday, April 20th & 27th 9:00 am to 11:00 am Adults $10  Children $6 To Be Held on Two Saturdays! Great-tasting New England Fare! Don't miss a chance to enjoy an old-fashioned breakfast prepared in our historic Grange Hall. Come by and eat right before heading over to DNRT's Parson's Reserve to view the extraordinary […]

Make it with Maple! (edible South Shore & South Coast)

Hanover, MA

The sap has run and been boiled down into that sweet, golden syrup that you typically pour on pancakes. But there’s more to maple than breakfast. We’ll talk about how syrup is made (for those who haven’t done it before) and what the various grades mean. Then we’ll make a few things that will (hopefully) […]

Free

MAAC Ag Com Boot Camp: Pesticides 101

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

Hosted by the Mass Association of Agricultural Commissions. Learn about MA Pesticide Regulations  Free Session is open to all members of the public, farmers, Ag Coms, municipal boards, and pesticide applicators. 2 Pesticides Credits Please register so that we have adequate seating available.    

Free

Dartmouth Grange Pancake Breakfast

Dartmouth Grange 1133 Fisher Rd, Dartmouth, MA, United States

Saturday, April 20th & 27th 9:00 am to 11:00 am Adults $10  Children $6 To Be Held on Two Saturdays! Great-tasting New England Fare! Don't miss a chance to enjoy an old-fashioned breakfast prepared in our historic Grange Hall. Come by and eat right before heading over to DNRT's Parson's Reserve to view the extraordinary […]

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