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 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: […]
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, […]
Come join our neighbors from NOFA/RI as they discuss sustainable farming on the other side of the line in Rhode Island, all part of their on-farm workshop series! Join Monique Bosch as she takes us on a deep dive, zooming in 400X magnification, to check out the beneficial microbes that live in our healthy soils. […]
Learn more about Northeast SARE's Farmer Grant program and how to navigate the application process. Multiple Northeast SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) grant recipient Tommye Lou Rafes, of T.L. Fruits and Vegetables in West Virginia, is sharing her experiences to help other farmers experiment with new ideas through the Farmer Grant program. At noon on […]
Chris and Christy at White Barn Farm have been operating tractors since their beginning 13 years ago. The decision to do so was solely based on the fact that the farm came with a working kubota tractor and a working farmall cub. They currently use 4 tractors, all on the smaller side, with a 50 […]
The 17th Annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival will have local restaurants and caterers competing for your vote! Come sample delicious chowders and soups and cast your vote for your favorite one! Tickets are on sale now, but advanced ticket sales end on October 7! Prices go up on tickets day-of, so be sure to get […]
Norfolk County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Date: Tuesday October 11th, 2022 Time: Social Hour starts at 6:30, buffet dinner at 7PM Location: Conrad's Walpolefa 905 Main Street Walpole, MA 02081 Price Per Person: $15, this can be paid at the door RSVP By October 1st to Nancy Lawton nancylawton56@gmail.com
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is developing the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050 that will help the Commonwealth achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions. We invite you to join in a set of public hearings to provide feedback on EEA’s proposals for 2050, including statewide emissions limit, emissions sublimits […]
Bristol County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, October 13th, 2022 Time: Social Half hour starts 6 with dinner starting at 6:30pm Location: White's of Westport 66 State Rd Westport, MA 02790 Price per person: $45.00 Rsvp: October 1st to Peggy Lopes lopesfarm@comcast.net Or Call/Text 508-889-0738
Fall is a very special time, and everyone on the farm is trying to get the most out of the shortened daylight hours. Cabbage and carrots are in the ground; pumpkins and squash have all been harvested; onions and garlic are stored for the winter; and our kitchen crew is continuing to preserve things like blackberry jam and […]
The 2022 Twilight Grower Events Series continues this Fall with a return to soil health! Want to take a look at your own soil under a microscope, learn what value microorganisms offer, and connect with farmers & ag students? Join us at Norfolk Aggie to look under the scope with NOFA/Mass! John and Ruben join […]
Join Freight Farms for a live conversation with Derek and Brad, Owners & Operators of Ditto Foods, LLC. With a 20+ year-career in the hospitality industry, Derek knew his time with food wasn’t over when he was laid off from his role as a Food and Beverage Director at the beginning of the pandemic. […]
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, a small museum dedicated to telling the story of New Bedford's commercial fishing industry, hosts a monthly film series on the third Friday of each month, Dock-U-Mentaries. In October, they will be screening the film "FISH & MEN," which exposes the high cost of cheap fish and the forces […]
Join CISA, the NRCS, and UMass Extension for a hard look at using and maintaining agricultural ditches on commercial farms. Learn what can and can't be done when it comes to managing ditches and the water that fills them, and the kinds of support available to farm owners and managers from local organizations and agencies. […]
After a two-year hiatus, Volante Farms are thrilled to bring back their beloved PumpkinFest fundraiser! As always, all money raised goes directly to our friends at Newton-based Cradles to Crayons! This year PumpkinFest is on Saturday October 29th in our Greenhouse, rain or shine! This event is a great way to get into the Halloween Spirit […]
Are you a farmer or experienced gardener seeking to start or transition to no-till methods that use simple tools, build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, promote climate resilience and increase your connection to the land? You’ll learn and practice several no-till techniques- cardboard method, tarping, and cover crops- in this experiential, day-long workshop. […]
Curious about extending your growing season or refining your winter production? Join us at Skinny Dip Farm to see their winter greens operation! Hannah and Ben received a SEMAP TIE award for low-tunnels in 2018 to develop this enterprise. While they have since moved on to other growing systems, they take with them some lessons […]
Market Garden Budget @ Natick Community Farm in Natick, Wed Oct 24, 4:00-6:00pm Bring your pencils, calculators, relevant farm records etc. and we will 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. […]
Are you a farmer diversifying into value added production or an entrepreneur developing new and exciting products? Do you have questions about how to integrate food safety and quality into the development of a value added food product? If so, this is the program for you! Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is collaborating with […]
Enjoy an evening of delicious food, live music, and our unique historic farm setting! Seating is limited. Looking for a different kind of evening out with your special someone, friends or family? Come dine with at Holly Hill Farm, in our cozy greenhouse, share a cocktail by the firepit, listen to live local music and […]
