Westport Grange and Freed Seed Federation are excited to offer their first-ever Seed School. The seven-week course is free, and drop-in style, so that as many are able to come as are interested, for as much or as little as they are interested in. This will be a crash course in the nuts and bolts […]
The Marshfield Fair is fast approaching. This great agricultural fair features competitive exhibits and contests, entertainment, music, rides and games and so much more. There are plenty of activities for all ages! The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, sponsor of the Marshfield Fair, is dedicated to making this the premier event of Southeastern Massachusetts. They […]
The Cracker Barrel Fair is a well-loved tradition that occurs annually at the Wrentham Developmental Center Fairgrounds in Wrentham, MA. After a two-year hiatus, the Fair is returning this September 17-18, and Norfolk County 4-Hers will once again be participating by hosting events that are open to all 4-H members and some that are open […]
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 Entry Sustainable Farming Project are psyched to reunite IN PERSON this November in Washington! After two years of virtual conferences, it will be wonderful to meet new and long-time colleagues IRL (in real life) and deepen connections, network, learn, and visit inspiring projects! Keep an eye out for more details as the event comes together […]
Join NOFA/RI for an on-farm workshop, part of their summer series, with some of our neighbor farmers over the line in Rhode Island! Big Train Farm has been experimenting with no-till and low-till systems for nearly ten years. Owner John Kenney's approaches over the years have included remineralization, direct animal rotations, indirect animal rotations, solarizing, […]
The Big E returns this fall, September 16-October 2! Come celebrate agriculture from all across New England! Farmers' markets, parades, live music, vendors from across the region and more! Hours Gates: 8am The Big E Bakery: 9am - 10:30pm Buildings and Craft Common: 10am - 10pm Avenue of States and Storrowton Village Museum & Shops: […]
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) recently passed by Congress includes significant funding for agriculture, much of it focused on climate change adaptation and conservation. Join CISA and Jesse Womack from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition for a deep dive into the programs and funding that will be available to farms here in Massachusetts and beyond. […]
Join NOFA/RI for their on-farm Workshop series, working with some of our neighbors over the line in Rhode Island! Mike and Kelli came to farming from engineering. They took a year after graduate school to work on an organic farm with the goal of learning how to grow food. They fell in love with farming, […]
