We are holding a meet & greet for our CSA participants & customers on June 10 @ 10am-12pm! Feel free to come to the farm to join us for coffee and a few light snacks. We will show you around, answer your questions, and gather to meet new folks in our community.
This year’s popular River Day will take place on Saturday, June 10th, at the Town Landing at the historic Head of Westport, at the intersection of Drift Road and Old County Road. This event is free and open to the public and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free parking at the Middle School […]
++ ABOUT THE FARM // WHAT TO EXPECT ++ Farmers Bill Braun and Dee Levanti grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers on about 5 acres at Ivory Silo Farm in Westport, MA. They grow only open-pollinated varieties, from which seed can be saved from season to season, while adhering to organic principles to regenerate the land. […]
New Bedford Science Café’s next event will feature soil scientist Peter Fletcher on Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Waterfront Grill, 36 Homer’s Wharf, New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer! Mr. Fletcher will present “Talking Dirty: New Frontiers Beneath our Feet,” a discussion of how soil analysis is […]
Managing Production of Specialty Cut Flowers for Floral Design. Tour the flower fields and hoophouses at Weatherlow Farms and learn about the ins and outs of growing specialty cut flowers for use in floral design. We'll discuss sourcing seeds and plugs, trialing new varieties, harvest and post-harvest tricks for extending vase life, and what fun […]
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!
