Have you been growing cover crops year after year and still aren’t seeing soil organic matter increase? Are you tired of soil moisture swings, seeing water puddle on your fields and watching your crops and pastures dry up a few weeks later? Do you worry that you’re not getting the most out of your fertilizer […]
Join us for a fun filled day as we celebrate the 53rd Earth Day and kick-off the 2024 growing season! Walk the trails, participate in our annual scavenger hunt, plant a seed for the kids to take home and grow, learn about our summer camps and educational classes, and bring a picnic to enjoy with […]
Join Dane Mainella, Round the Bend Farm teammate, for an in-depth workshop on how, why, when, and where to plant a fruit or nut tree. We will also discuss methods and importance of integrating fruit and nut trees into farm, garden, and yard landscapes. Free and open to all! Grafted trees will also be available […]
Are you looking to increase or improve your organic growing methods? Join UMass Extension and NOFA/Mass as we review and elaborate on growing organically and up to certification standards! There are points of both overlap and tension for farms trying to meet organic and food safety standards. In this workshop, we’ll cover the principles and […]
Allandale Farm is a vegetable farm and plant nursery on the border of Jamaica Plain and Brookline. We sustainably cultivate 20 acres of mixed vegetables for our farmstand, CSA, and wholesale markets. In addition to vegetables we grow a wide variety of ornamental crops for our nursery including annual and perennial flowers, herbs, and of […]
On-site, in Mattapoisett Interested in making compost teas and extracts for a living soil? Discover efficient methods to introduce and multiply the beneficial microbes found in high quality compost into your growing spaces. Join us for a presentation and discussion on brewing techniques and how to apply them. Understand the biological needs of the soil you work […]
This 9-week online course covers essential topics related to sustainable crop production, enabling participants to grow food while caring for the soil at the farm or in the garden. In this course you will learn how to: Grow a diversity of fruits and vegetables for your home and/or business Care for your soil Create a […]
NOFA/Mass Beginning Farmer Soil Health Training In this series we’ll be exploring the world of soil health, uncovering foundational principles to rich productive soil and highlighting the various ways to tend the physical, chemical and biological properties of our growing spaces. The three-part series will run concurrently at two different farms in Massachusetts – Woven […]
Join us at Medway Community Farm on May 4th, 2024, for a vibrant celebration as we host a Powwow and bless the land. Embrace the rich traditions and cultural heritage as indigenous voices unite in a colorful display of dance, music, and ceremony. This special event honors our connection to the land, fostering a spirit […]
Members only Seedling Sale May 17th 4:00-7:00 pm General Public Seedling sale May 18th 10:00 Am - 4:00pm Medway Community Farm welcomes spring with its Seedling Sale, extending a green thumb invitation to the public on May 18th and exclusively to members on May 17th. This anticipated event offers a variety of healthy, organically grown […]
Our summit this year will focus on presenting attendees with a plethora of realistic ways in which they can combat climate change and apply that knowledge to careers in the field, all while working towards a sustainable economy Registration not open yet. Interested in BLS YouthCAN's 18th annual climate summit in May at MIT? Fill […]
Imagine a conference where farmers, growers, and supporters from the Northeast and beyond, regardless of ability or background, gather to share their stories, learn coping mechanisms, and ignite a movement for change. This is the vision behind the Healing By Growing Farms 2nd Northeast Disability & Agriculture Conference, themed "My Voice; My Narrative." Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 […]
The Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair began in 1974 with an idea presented at a potluck dinner at the home of Henry and Virginia Easterbrooks. The fair began as a spin off of a youth sheep judging contest. The main purpose was to have a statewide sheep show. The fair has been held at the […]
SEMAP is teaming up with the Young Farmer Network to put on this networking and learning event! Please join us for our upcoming Young Farmer Night Saturday, May 25th starting at 5:00pm, at Rosasharn Farm, 57 County St, Rehoboth, MA 02769, You are welcome to join for any and all of the event! As a group, […]
Calling all of New England's masterful food makers – chefs, fishermen, farmers, and food artisans! Join culinary craftsman for the 2024 Boston Local Food Festival on Sunday, September 15th! On the 15th, we will savor the flavors of Massachusetts and beyond! From chef demos to a Family Fun Zone and a thrilling seafood throw-down, there's […]
