Join host and Waltham Fields Community Farm Manager Erinn Roberts, along with presenter Brian Huckins of Huckins Forge for this skill-building workshop. What does that lever do? Why shouldn’t I touch the PTO while it’s running? Why, exactly, is there a seat belt on a tractor? What can high-pressured hydraulic fluid do to me? If …
Free and open to all. If you are at the very beginning of exploring farm business ownership, Explore Farming is for you. In this free workshop you will: Learn about New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's courses and services; Identify resources you have and resources you'll need for your farm business; Identify next steps to get …
Kick off the new year with a solid understanding of food-related policy in the pipeline! As a follow up to November’s 2021 NH Agricultural Policy Forum, join us as we reconvene New Hampshire’s food system policy stakeholders and advocates to review, discuss, and network around the proposed agricultural legislation for the state’s 2022 legislative session. …
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Join the Bee Team from MDAR's Apiary Program to get a tour of live working honey bee colonies, hands-on demonstrations of colony management techniques, and exposure to the latest knowledge on how to best sustain honey bee health in the Commonwealth. 2 locations. Events will be held in person and are free and open to the …
The Council works to increase farming and sales of Massachusetts grown foods. It also works to develop and support programs to bring healthy foods to everyone in the state. Protecting land and water is important. Training for farmers and workers in the food system is also important. Meetings are open to the public. See the meeting …
For those interested in digging deeper into the enthralling world of sustainable agriculture, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is offering this 8-week Crop Production Course at Moraine Farm this year. The course will include an abundance of resources and activities to help learners increase their ability to work with nature to grow good food, and it …
Root Crew Youth invites you to the final series of Growing Together for the Spring. It will be a wonderful day of Celebrating the Land Stewardship in the community. We will be doing a Land Opening, a DIY Wrap Food Party, Farming Activities, and a Report Back of Dudley Grows this Spring. Growing Together has …
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This statewide event will center on youth leadership and empowerment in the farm to school movement. This week of FREE virtual workshops and in-person field trips will bring together food service professionals, students, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, and other farm to school advocates to build concrete skills and get inspired to make …
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This statewide event will center on youth leadership and empowerment in the farm to school movement. This week of FREE virtual workshops and in-person field trips will bring together food service professionals, students, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, and other farm to school advocates to build concrete skills and get inspired to make …
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This statewide event will center on youth leadership and empowerment in the farm to school movement. This week of FREE virtual workshops and in-person field trips will bring together food service professionals, students, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, and other farm to school advocates to build concrete skills and get inspired to make …
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Quarterly series of webinars, hosted by the Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources, to provide the green industry, environmental groups, and other interested parties with the latest information about spotted lanternfly occurrences, survey updates, and more. This session is eligible for the following education credits: 1 Mass. pesticide license credit (all categories and license types), MA …
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This statewide event will center on youth leadership and empowerment in the farm to school movement. This week of FREE virtual workshops and in-person field trips will bring together food service professionals, students, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, and other farm to school advocates to build concrete skills and get inspired to make …
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Does your farm stand or farmers' market accept SNAP? Make sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. Employees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like, what items are SNAP eligible, and how to run a SNAP …
This statewide event will center on youth leadership and empowerment in the farm to school movement. This week of FREE virtual workshops and in-person field trips will bring together food service professionals, students, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, and other farm to school advocates to build concrete skills and get inspired to make …
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This statewide event will center on youth leadership and empowerment in the farm to school movement. This week of FREE virtual workshops and in-person field trips will bring together food service professionals, students, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, and other farm to school advocates to build concrete skills and get inspired to make …
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This statewide event will center on youth leadership and empowerment in the farm to school movement. This week of FREE virtual workshops and in-person field trips will bring together food service professionals, students, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, and other farm to school advocates to build concrete skills and get inspired to make …
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The Food as Medicine Summit is designed to bring together the stakeholders of the Food as Medicine sector, to advance conversations, drive commercialization, foster collaborations, share advances and ultimately improve the health of the population. Food as Medicine is simultaneously one of the biggest challenges and greatest opportunities faced by the healthcare and F&B industries …
The Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair is pleased to announce it will be returning May 28-29, 2022, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please be aware that due to the two-year hiatus during COVID-19, MSWCF is in a rebuilding year financially. With this in mind, we want to let exhibitors know that …
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For those interested in digging deeper into the enthralling world of sustainable agriculture, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is offering this 8-week Crop Production Course at Moraine Farm this year. The course will include an abundance of resources and activities to help learners increase their ability to work with nature to grow good food, and it …
Kick off the new year with a solid understanding of food-related policy in the pipeline! As a follow up to November’s 2021 NH Agricultural Policy Forum, join us as we reconvene New Hampshire’s food system policy stakeholders and advocates to review, discuss, and network around the proposed agricultural legislation for the state’s 2022 legislative session. …
New Hampshire Food Alliance 2022 Network Café Series Read More »
