Ever wonder how your favorite food products were made? Where? And by whom? Join us for a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of CWK’s shared kitchen and food manufacturing facility. We will show you where products are made, explain the complex world of food processing, and share with you the challenges and successes of CWK’s food entrepreneurs. CWK's […]
Fermentation is the transformation of food via microbes. It's been used for thousands of years as great way to preserve vegetables. The process of fermentation also increases the nutritional value of the food and makes it easier to digest. But best of all it's easy to do in your own kitchen. In this 90-minute workshop […]
With FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) and CAPS (Community Accreditation for Produce Safety) compliance at our door step, we will analyze our wash rooms pros and cons and discuss food safety issues. Wishing Stone Farm's growing methods are committed to sustainable agriculture and the protection of open space, while providing food for local communities. We […]
Ever wonder how your favorite food products were made? Where? And by whom? Join us on the Behind the Scenes Tour of CWK’s shared kitchens and food manufacturing facilities. We will show you where the products are made, explain the complex world of food processing, and share with you the challenges and successes of CWK’s […]
Join us at Speedwell Coffee for perfect end to the week. Sample several delicious varieties of Speedwell Coffee and espresso, while also enjoying Pain D’Avignon desserts and bread, as well as some chocolate and biscotti. After sampling and learning a little about what it takes to be a barista, take a tour of the roasting […]
Spend a day with New England pastured poultry producers. This community day is a networking opportunity to meet with other pastured poultry farmers in the region, form alliances, learn from each other, and build relationships. All experience levels welcome. If you questions about getting started or getting better, bring them. Our host farm, Pat's Pastured […]
The demand for local, organic herbs is rapidly growing with the revival of herbalism and integrated medicine. This workshop will provide an overview of what it takes to grow and manage a successful herbal market garden. Full Kettle Farm’s Greg Disterhoft will walk us through soil, light & water requirements, cool and warm season herbs, […]
We’ll take a fieldwalk through the Brix Bounty Vegetable Fields surveying early season crop growth and focus our discussion on fertility steps we take at Brix Bounty to ensure crops are able to maximize growth during the longest days of the year. From boron to zinc we’ll cover the mineral foundations we invest in each […]
FSMA and drought got you down? Come to this Twilight Meeting at Tangerini Farm in Millis, MA. Tour the newly installed irrigation system for orchard and vegetable crops built with funding support from NRCS with the designer, Trevor Hardy of Brookdale Farm, Irrigation and Row Crop Supply. Find out water sampling protocols and lab requirements […]
One of America's oldest fairs returns with thrilling rides, fireworks, demolition derby, live music, livestock exhibits & more!
Informational gathering hosted by SEMAP for Ag Commissions and others who may be interested. Agenda items will include the following: · The new AgCom statute (Chap 40, Sec 8L) · The state Local Food Action Plan – what should AgComs be doing to advance Action Plan items? · Assistance with farmland protection · APR program […]
Learn techniques for intensively growing vegetables using no-till practices on a commercial scale from long-time farmers Jen and Pete Salinetti of Woven Roots Farm. Jen and Pete have managed their diversified vegetable farm for over 15 years using inexpensive, low-tech tools. Their system has built a soil with incredible structure, water-holding capacity, and the soil […]
This twilight Pasture Walk at Historic New England’s Watson Farm will be led by Don Minto and Chris Dvorak, farm managers, who have been managing Red Devon Cattle and sheep on these historic grasslands for well over 35 years. This discussion and tour will feature forage management practices that have evolved and been implemented on […]
Old fashioned county fair featuring: Tractor Pull Baking Contest Canning Vegetables Quilt Contest Livestock
Have you dreamed of growing beautiful cutting flowers to brighten your home all season long. If so, please join Nikki Bartley of Cross Street Flower Farm to learn what to plant for cut flower growing, how to harvest for bouquets, and simple flower arranging. Cross Street Flower Farm grows over 50 varieties of specialty-cut flowers. They […]
