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Dave’s Natural Garden: Farm Walk & Farmer Networking Event
Join CISA and farmers Meghan Hastings and Dave Kaskeski for a farm walk at Dave’s Natural Garden in Granby, MA, where a combined strategy of income stream diversification, forward-thinking adaptations to climate change, and a lot of hard work have led to a thriving farm business and neighborhood food hub.
The event starts with a walk around the farm to have a look at and discuss the different components of the business including a farm store, CSA, seasonal flower and vegetable starts, eggs, and others. As we go, we will also have a look at innovative practices used by the farmers to adapt to increasing weather variability such as no-till soil management, indoor growing, growing more food on less land, and greenhouse production in bulb crates.
After the farm walk CISA will host a casual networking event with dinner where participants can talk further with Meghan and Dave as well as learn about some of the support CISA offers to area farm and food businesses. Members of CISA’s technical assistance team will be available to discuss farm business support programs.
- Date: Thursday, September 18, 5-7pm
- Location: Dave’s Natural Garden, 35 Amherst St, Granby MA 01033 (Directions: Dave’s Natural Garden)
Contact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions.