Dock-U-Mentaries: “Counting Fish” @ NB Fishing Heritage Center
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United StatesApril 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA Join us for Counting Fish, a film by Don Cuddy. New England groundfishermen are in trouble. The annual catch limits are now set so low that many boats remain tied to the dock. But […]
High Bionutrient Production for Small Spaces – Part II, hosted by NOFA/Mass
Dorchester, MAThe Urban Farming Institute and NOFA/Mass are co-hosting this workshop exploring how the right combination of biological and regenerative farming approaches can steadily improve your crop quality - especially in urban and small garden settings. You will take away from this workshop new skills, including: Knowing how to detect and understand the unique advantages and […]
MA Craft Beverage Workshop – Lookout Farm Brewing & Cider Co.
South Natick, MAThe Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources have teamed up to present a series of Craft Beverage Workshops to support the Commonwealth's craft beverage industry. Geared toward Massachusetts producers of beer, wine, cider, and spirits, the event will focus on marketing practices and brand strategies designed to attract […]
Greenhouse (Propagation) Management Hosted by Upswing Farm – EMass C.R.A.F.T.
Ashland, MAApril 25. Greenhouse (Propagation) Management @ Upswing Farm in Ashland, 4:00-6:00 pm Hosts: Brittany and Kevin Overshiner, farmers & owners, Upswing Farm Address & Parking: 28 South St, Ashland, MA. Please pull in and park along the driveway in front of the greenhouse. Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up […]
Growing Organically – a Talk hosted by Wildlands Trust
Wildlands Trust 675 Long Pond Rd., Plymouth, MA, United StatesAll this talk about growing our gardens and lawns without chemicals . . . why? For one, it’s better for you and your family to have less chemical exposures in your lives. It’s also considerably better for our planet. Using nutrients supplied by nature works to build a healthy ecology throughout your plantings and your […]
“Nutrition, Microbiome & the Root of Chronic Disease” hosted by NOFA/Mass & The Marion Institute
Buzzards Bay Center 114 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United StatesKathleen DiChiara is a former Fortune 500 corporate executive and triathlete whose health took a sudden debilitating turn toward chronic pain and disease at the same time as her son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. After learning and experimenting with nutrition-based approaches to her illness, Kathleen was able to heal herself and her family […]
Social Media Marketing Workshop hosted by SEMAP & Coastal Foodshed
Groundwork! New Bedford 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United StatesCoastal Foodshed & SEMAP are excited to bring you a super useful social media marketing workshop with help from The Branding Edit. This workshop is designed to help farmers, farmers market vendors and managers leverage their social media accounts to grow their farm, business, and brand. This is a free workshop. It will be held Monday April 30th, […]
Ivory Silo Farm Tour
Ivory Silo Farm Corner of Hixbridge & Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United StatesIvory Silo Seed Project Saturday, May 5, 12:00 - 2:00 PM Westport, MA Innovative, hardworking farmers Bill and Dee grow open-pollinated vegetables, herbs, and flowers on 5 acres. They follow ecological growing practices and strive to achieve a productive, low input farm system that is balanced as well as resilient –- and also pioneer seed-saving […]
6th Annual Bristol Aggie Spring Expo
Bristol County Agricultural High School 135 Center St., Dighton, MA, United StatesHighlights include the BA Grows Farmer's Market & Vendor Expo, Live Animal Exhibits, Gourmet Food Truck, Live Entertainment, and more! Just in time for Mother's Day, check out the Bristol Aggie Plant Sale hosted by the BA Floriculture & Landscape Design & Construction students. Prospective Student tour for 6th and 7th graders will run from […]
Tractor & Equipment Safety hosted by Medway Community Farm – EMass C.R.A.F.T.
Medway, MAMay 9. Tractor & Equipment Safety @ Medway Community Farm in Medway, 4:00-6:00 pm Host: Seth Terramane, Farm Manager, Medway Community Farm Presenter: Brian Huckins, Huckins Forge Address & Parking: 50 Winthrop Street, Medway, MA. You’ll see our round, white MCF sign and our natural wood farm stand/shed. Once you pull into the parking area, […]
SNAP Registration for Farmers and Food Vendors in MA and RI
Round the Bend Farm 92 Allen Neck Rd., Dartmouth, MA, United StatesJoin New Entry, Mass. Dept. of Transitional Assistance, Mass Dept. of Agricultural Resources, and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to learn about accepting SNAP benefits, WIC coupons, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons at your stand or mobile market. Registration will be open all day for your on-the-spot USDA SNAP vendor license. These services are available for farmers in both MA and RI. This event […]
Crop Planning & Micro Greens Hosted by Drumlin Farm – EMass C.R.A.F.T.
Lincoln, MAMay 23. Crop Planning & Micro Greens @ Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, 4:00-6:00 pm Host: Matt Celona, Farm Manager, Drumlin Farm Presenters: Elena Colman, Lexington Community Farm and Andrew Rodgers, Clark Farm Address & Parking: 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up to date information […]
Growing Infrastructure @ Farmer Dave’s – EMass C.R.A.F.T.
Dracut, MAJune 6. Growing Infrastructure @ Farmer Dave’s in Dracut, 4:00-6:00pm Host: Dave Dumaresq, owner and farmer, Farmer Dave’s Address & Parking: 437 Parker Rd, Dracut, MA Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up to date information regarding the farm visits, and to check for any reschedules or cancelations.
Tick Talk at DNRT
DNRT Center 318 Chase Rd, Dartmouth, MA, United StatesHosted by Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) This program will review the basic life cycle and ecology of deer ticks, incidence rates and distribution of tick-borne illnesses in addition to a database under development on infection rates of ticks. A three-point protection plan will be presented: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Yard and Protect your Pet. […]