April 11. Spring Potluck & Discussion “Why We Farm” @ Newton Community Farm in Newton, 6:00-8:00 pm Host: Greg Maslowe, Farm Manager, Newton Community Farm Address & Parking: 303 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA. Please park on Winchester Street and walk down the path past the greenhouse to the upper level of the barn. Please check the […]
April 25. Greenhouse (Propagation) Management @ Upswing Farm in Ashland, 4:00-6:00 pm Hosts: Brittany and Kevin Overshiner, farmers & owners, Upswing Farm Address & Parking: 28 South St, Ashland, MA. Please pull in and park along the driveway in front of the greenhouse. Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up […]
May 9. Tractor & Equipment Safety @ Medway Community Farm in Medway, 4:00-6:00 pm Host: Seth Terramane, Farm Manager, Medway Community Farm Presenter: Brian Huckins, Huckins Forge Address & Parking: 50 Winthrop Street, Medway, MA. You’ll see our round, white MCF sign and our natural wood farm stand/shed. Once you pull into the parking area, […]
May 23. Crop Planning & Micro Greens @ Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, 4:00-6:00 pm Host: Matt Celona, Farm Manager, Drumlin Farm Presenters: Elena Colman, Lexington Community Farm and Andrew Rodgers, Clark Farm Address & Parking: 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up to date information […]
June 6. Growing Infrastructure @ Farmer Dave’s in Dracut, 4:00-6:00pm Host: Dave Dumaresq, owner and farmer, Farmer Dave’s Address & Parking: 437 Parker Rd, Dracut, MA Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up to date information regarding the farm visits, and to check for any reschedules or cancelations.
June 20. Pest Management in Potato and Fruit crops @ Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, 4:00-6:00pm Host: Adrienne Alstatt, Farm Manager, Wright-Locke Farm Address and Parking: WLF is located at 78 Ridge Street in Winchester. Parking is available at 82 Ridge Street (signs point to this lot). Additional or “overflow” parking areas include Mullen Field and Saint […]
July 7. Livestock @ Freedom Food Farm in Raynham, SATURDAY July 7, 5:00-7:00 pm Host: Chuck Currie, farmer and owner, Freedom Food Farm Address & Parking: 471 Leonard St. in Raynham, MA. Look for the blue Mass Grown signs on Rt. 44. Please park in the gravel lot behind the greenhouse at the farm (to […]
July 18. Weed Control @ Waltham Fields Community Farm, Waltham, 4:00-6:00 pm Host: Erinn Roberts, Farm Manager, WFCF and Tim Cook Address & Parking: 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA. Park in the side lot adjacent to the unskinned greenhouse frames; we will meet at the small pole barn on the west side of the property. Please […]
Aug 1. Irrigation Systems @ Appleton Farm in Ipswich, 4:00-6:00 pm Host: Andrew Lawson, Farm Manager Address & Parking: 219 County Road, Ipswich. Come down the main road, stay to the left at the fork and park in the lot adjacent to the big barn that houses our Dairy Store. Please check the CRAFT Visits […]
Aug 15. Discussion about U-Pick Fruit @ Sunshine Farm in Sherborn, 4:00-6:00pm Hosts: Jim and Roberta Geoghegan, farmers and owners Address & Parking: 41 Kendall Ave, Sherborn, MA Park in the overflow parking area for the farm stand and carpool if possible. Grab some ice cream on the way out! Please check the CRAFT Visits […]
Aug 29. Permaculture @ ifarm in Boxford, 4:00-6:00pm Hosts: Christine Barensfeld, Owner and General Manager; Jeremy Bennett, Assistant Manager; Debby Richards, Head Permaculturist Address & Parking: 55 Towne Road, Boxford, MA Please check the CRAFT Visits schedule (linked below) for the most up to date information regarding the farm visits, and to check for any reschedules […]
Sept 12. Fertility & Cover Crops @ Langwater Farm in North Easton, 4:00-6:00pm Host: Kevin O’Dwyer, farmer and owner, Langwater Farm Address & Parking: 209 Washington St. North Easton (rt. 138). Please park in the employee lot, which is to the left of the farm stand closer to the barn as you pull down the […]
Sept 26. Starting a farm, a grounded approach to year 1 @ Small Farm in Stow, 4:00-6:00pm Hosts: Karl Goethert & Elena Colman, farmers & owners, Small Farm Address & Parking: 184 Gleasondale Road (aka Route 62), Stow, MA 01775 We have a parking lot that should accommodate plenty of vehicles and more space along our […]
