First Franklin Candidate Forum on Farms and Food
Come hear from the candidates vying for the open 1st Franklin State Representative District seat on issues related to food access, farm viability, and the future of our local food system!
Free
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Memorial Hall 51 Bridge St, Shelburne Falls, MA, United States
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Managing pasture and livestock watering for flooding, drought and extreme heat events
Chase Hill Farm 74 Chase Hill Rd, Warwick, MA, United StatesThis workshop will focus on livestock and pasture management in heat, drought, and flood, including practices for managing and capturing water, managing forage crops for water extremes, and efficient methods of providing access to drinking water for livestock. The presenters work with American Farmland Trust’s Thriving Farms and Ranches Livestock Team and can provide risk assessment and planning tools for farms and help them access services from NRCS and will explain the process for accessing this support. Presenters and CISA staff will facilitate discussion of farm-specific challenges and potential solutions.