Attend the 13th Annual Local Food Trade Show! The Boston Local Food Program (a project of the Sustainable Business Network) is thrilled to invite you to the 13th Annual Local Food Trade Show, back in person at the vibrant venue, Russell's Garden Center. On February 27th, 2024, this dynamic space will be a cornerstone for […]
Let’s face it– there is no more ‘normal’ growing season anymore. The first and last frosts are erratic, and precipitation is all over the place– heavy rains one summer and droughts the next. Join American Farmland Trust’s New England Climate and Agriculture team and Steve Barstow for a dairy farmer-to-farmer discussion of strategies and ideas […]
New England Vegetable and Berry Growers’ Association in conjunction with the Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association present an all-day meeting There is a $20 registration fee, which is waived for members of NEV&BGA or MFGA. Lunch is an additional $20. To register, please RSVP to 978-423-6694 or secretary@nevbga.org by February 25th 9:00 Registration 9:30-10:30 10 Tips […]
Andrew Marchev, Christina Reiter, and Veronica Gassert;Â Three Rivers Law Easements on a piece of property significantly influence how land can be used. Attorneys Andrew Marchev, Christina Reiter, and Veronica Gassert will present the different types of easements and common conditions found in each. Andrew represents a wide array of clients, including farmers, food entrepreneurs and […]
Christina Licursi, Wolf Greenfield As a small business owner, you want to develop and protect your brand, but you don’t yet have the funds to file for trademark protection. Attorney Christina Licursi will cover steps you can take to have some level of protection from the beginning as well as when to take the plunge and […]
At Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Expo North America, the 2024 conference program will feature more than 30 educational sessions, presented by top seafood industry experts. Attendees will take away engaging and practical information covering the most important and timely issues relevant to today’s seafood business environment. This year’s conference program will focus on the following […]
Register HERE! 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 started with your new farm business Learn about the variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get […]
Save the date! MFM will be hosting an in-person conference for market managers on March 14th, 2024. Details to come. To stay in touch, please email memberservices@massfarmersmarkets.org Â
March 16, 2024 Northeastern University, Shillman Hall Free and open to all Registration link will be live in 2024 - check here Celebrate the start of the gardening season! The 48th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering brings Boston-area growers of all kinds together for a free day full of informative workshops, engaging exhibitors, networking, and inspiration. In […]
Having a clear, consistent, and compelling brand helps your local farm or food business attract loyal customers. Your brand is about so much more than your logo; it encompasses everything about you, Â from how you got started, what you offer, your values, and your unique style or personality. This interactive session will show you how […]
This is Webinar #2 in a 3-part series: Pasture-Based Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production. This is a tri-state SARE webinar series. Webinars are open to service providers and farmers and will be comprised of time for instruction in addition to interactive breakout sessions. For more information, visit https://livestock.extension.uconn.edu/sare or contact Rachel Bespuda, Project Director at […]
Topics covered in this webinar will include: federal meal programs, selling to food service management companies, current legislation, and cooperative agreements in New Hampshire, and communication with institutional food buyers. This session will also feature a panel of food service directors, so come with questions! Register HERE.
Knowing who your customers are and what is important to them is the foundation of marketing your business. Join Sara Esthus from Homegrown Studio for an introductory workshop where we will cover how to identify your customer groups and how you can strengthen your marketing by creating a deeper connection with them. You will learn […]
The 7th Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference will center issues of climate change and community leadership in the farm and sea to school movement. It will bring together nearly 300 farm to school advocates from diverse backgrounds such as food service, education, food distribution, farms, and advocacy, to advance a strong and vibrant […]
Join Jesse Wright, a UNH Extension Field Specialist in Agriculture Business Management, will be leading this session to help farmers and food producers figure out if the institutional market is right for their business. Register HERE.
How do you set up a new farm or food business? Eyad Salha from Valley Community Development will share a roadmap for your first few years of starting up. We’ll talk about business planning, financial planning, entity structures and how to best set yourself up to succeed. We’ll even dive into how to set prices […]
Speaker: Dr. Stephen Buchmann, pollination ecologist, author. Author of "What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories, and Personalities of Bees" (Order your book here. Dr. Buchmann will sign copies) Dr. Buchmann specializes in buzz pollination and other native bee behaviors including nesting biology and mate selection. Recent research includes the chemical ecology of oil-producing flowers and their Centris bee pollinators, along with studying the […]
Join all seven chapters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association for this regional event as we discuss important topics in agriculture and our food system. All workshops will be recorded and available until May 31. Featuring keynote speakers presented by each of the different NOFA chapters, this online event is an exciting opportunity to hear […]
Together, we’ll be exploring our strengths, needs and opportunities within our farms, including discussions about organic certification. We’ll develop a more clear understanding around the intersections of our financial investments, love for farming and desire to serve our communities. This event is a part of a series of networking and technical assistance opportunities around organic […]
Join Katelyn Porter, the Value Chain Coordinator at the NH Food Alliance and coordinator of the NH Food Hub Network, to learn about food hubs in New Hampshire and the services they provide the farms they work with. Katelyn will cover a bit about the process of selling through, and building a successful relationship with, […]
Massachusetts Agriculture Day is the one day a year where farmers come together to focus legislative attention on our industry. On the one hand, it’s a celebration that recognizes the hard work and many diverse products produced across the Commonwealth; but it’s also an important opportunity for us to have our voices heard and make […]
