Register Here! For all ages, including families with children in grades 3-5 Learn the basics using native plants in gardens and the diversity of life created in even a small garden. Native plants bring insects, birds and other wildlife to your space. What’s good? What’s bad? Does that insect sting? What is that cool butterfly? […]
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Over the past year, the Hatfield Comprehensive Planning Committee has solicited feedback from the farming community on the many challenges and opportunities in agriculture this decade and beyond. This workshop will explore several solution-based approaches to mitigating and adapting to climate change, including a review of new and existing targeted funding opportunities to support shifting […]
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Thursday March 14th, 5:00-6:30 PM Dynamic weather patterns brought about by a changing climate pose new challenges to producers throughout the Northeast. Among them is the question of how to appropriately manage nutrient availability in response to increased weather volatility. In this forum focused primarily on vegetable and berry farms, Becky Maden will discuss how […]
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Saturday, March 16th, 9-4pm Location: The Guthrie Center, Great Barrington MA Join Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) for a hands-on, full-day workshop featuring regional experts on climate smart agriculture practices for the Northeast U.S.. Learn from experts in the field, exchange ideas with fellow farmers, and gain practical knowledge on climate adaption methods to enhance your […]
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The annual Statewide Local Working Group meeting will be held over Zoom on Tuesday, March 19 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. This is an opportunity to provide input to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and your local Conservation District on natural resource priorities and management strategies specific to your region. Your input will help […]
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Join us for a discussion with Dr. Jaime Garzon focused on soil fertility in grasslands and climate-smart hayland management. Jaime’s presentation will be followed by a facilitated farmer-to-farmer discussion on how you and your peers are managing your soil fertility. Come to listen, share your experiences, ask questions, troubleshoot, and be inspired about new systems […]
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Register here! Silvopasture (grazing livestock with trees) systems are complex, dynamic and site specific. The practice is both rooted in indigenous land stewardship and its benefits are well documented by scientific literature. Adoption by farmers and land stewards of silvopasture is growing in interest. With support from the USDA National Agroforestry Center (NAC), a collaboration […]
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Because of climate change, it can be more difficult than ever to plan for meeting the water needs of your crops. Answering questions around the nuances of crop water needs, how to identify and utilize appropriate water sources, and how to know if your water supply will be sustainable into the future are all becoming […]
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