This is the fifth event in the Night Owl Farm Workshop Series It's the most wonderful time of year... for foraging!! Join flower specialist, Laurene Hulbig, as we walk around the farm to find treasures and textures to add to our wreaths! In this workshop, we will be assembling an evergreen wreath, then adding in our […]
Tropical reforestation has been recognized as an important tool in combating climate change as young forests can potentially take copious amounts of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Yet restoring forests on infertile or degraded soils, the soils most likely targeted for restoration, can be particularly challenging. Smart Reforestation® is about planting the right trees […]
Join SEMAP and Labor-Movement for this workshop on farmer fitness and taking care of your bodies on farm. We are thrilled to be joined by Cynthia Flores, founder of Labor-Movement, long-time farmer, and Strongman competitor. Understand better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to increase productivity and help decrease on-farm injuries. Time will be […]
A Practical Introduction to Welding at Huckins Forge The purpose of this workshop is to learn about the different types of welding and get a chance to try each of them. The class will also discuss what kinds of equipment would be appropriate for the farm. Time will be given to techniques you can use […]
A Practical Introduction to Welding at Huckins Forge The purpose of this workshop is to learn about the different types of welding and get a chance to try each of them. The class will also discuss what kinds of equipment would be appropriate for the farm. Time will be given to techniques you can use […]
Autumn is a season of harvest - of plants and animals alike. If you’re a meat eater and haven’t participated in an animal slaughter, you are invited to partake in this intimate, empowering and transformative rite that awakens us to the circle of life. Join Turtle Bend Farm, in Montgomery MA, for a number of […]
Healthy Hampshire and CISA are collaborating on an "Essential Skills for Starting, Growing, & Managing a Food Business Training Series." The sessions in this series are designed to support people who are new or inexperienced at working with food businesses and food access programs to develop knowledge and skills that will help them advance in their careers […]
Join University of Wisconsin - Madison and FairShare CSA Coalition for this course all about improving employment strategies and practices for farms! Motivating and managing employees is essential to most diversified vegetable farms, and rare is the farmer who comes to farming with those labor management skills. Whether you have worked with employees for many […]
A Practical Introduction to Welding at Huckins Forge The purpose of this workshop is to learn about the different types of welding and get a chance to try each of them. The class will also discuss what kinds of equipment would be appropriate for the farm. Time will be given to techniques you can use […]
A Practical Introduction to Welding at Huckins Forge The purpose of this workshop is to learn about the different types of welding and get a chance to try each of them. The class will also discuss what kinds of equipment would be appropriate for the farm. Time will be given to techniques you can use […]
Join University of Wisconsin - Madison and FairShare CSA Coalition for this course all about improving employment strategies and practices for farms! Motivating and managing employees is essential to most diversified vegetable farms, and rare is the farmer who comes to farming with those labor management skills. Whether you have worked with employees for many […]
Join us for our Twilight Grower Series at Shady Corner Farm in Holliston! Farmer Grisha Maziya will walk us through his garlic fields and share some of his tips and tricks. He's currently mulching his fields with leaf litter – we'll see the mulching process, check out root growth, and talk about fall prep. Plus, […]
Bring your pencils, calculators, relevant farm records etc. and explore the economics of the market garden through this participatory workshop. The goal is for you to leave with a working draft budget for your next season or your next operation. This exercise often begins by writing down the net revenue you would like to earn […]
Healthy Hampshire and CISA are collaborating on an "Essential Skills for Starting, Growing, & Managing a Food Business Training Series." The sessions in this series are designed to support people who are new or inexperienced at working with food businesses and food access programs to develop knowledge and skills that will help them advance in their careers […]
Join University of Wisconsin - Madison and FairShare CSA Coalition for this course all about improving employment strategies and practices for farms! Motivating and managing employees is essential to most diversified vegetable farms, and rare is the farmer who comes to farming with those labor management skills. Whether you have worked with employees for many […]
