In this course, you will learn how to: Create a mission and vision for your business Develop a budget and a plan to fund your business Create a marketing plan for your business Set goals and create a timeline for your farm business to grow Weave those elements together into a cohesive business plan Course […]
‘Tis the season for ordering seeds! Join The Trustees Boston Community Gardens for a conversation about where to buy seeds, and the best seed varieties to grow in your garden. The workshop will cover some of favorite varieties that resist common diseases, produce a lot of food in a small space, and taste great – […]
37th annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference: Growing Connections & Collaborations In person only Worcester State University January 13, 2024 8 am - 6 pm The NOFA/Mass Winter Conference 2024 will be in-person only, with access to workshop recordings after the conference. This year brings a democratic focus on innovative workshops and organizing spaces. Opportunities await, with […]
DTA is in the early stages of converting systems to a new EBT processor following a public procurement process. This is an extensive process that extends beyond HIP; however, HIP’s technical needs are being discussed with the new vendor in the design discussions. They want to hear from you on these and any other priorities […]
Gather at The Food Project’s Dudley Greenhouse for a night all about sweet potatoes! Seasoned gardener Elnora Thompson of Nightingale Community Garden will lead a demonstration on how to start your own sweet potato starts (“slips”) using potatoes from the grocery store and other found materials. Participants will be invited to bring a dish for […]
Are you a small or mid-scale farmer interested in working with others to distribute and market your products? Are you interested in how such models can support your enterprise? Join us for a free virtual series of peer-to-peer learning workshops featuring local farmers and market coordinators who share their experiences with: inventory and pricing aggregation […]
The Gathering of Good Graziers Conference will be held on January 25th - 27th, 2024 at UMass in Amherst - face to face for the first time since the pandemic! They are delighted to announce that Mark Schatzker: author of "Steak”, “Dorito Effect” & “End of Craving” will keynote the conference. He will participate on Friday and Saturday. He will […]
Are you a small or mid-scale farmer interested in working with others to distribute and market your products? Are you interested in how such models can support your enterprise? Join us for a free virtual series of peer-to-peer learning workshops featuring local farmers and market coordinators who share their experiences with: inventory and pricing aggregation […]
