In this event, the presenter will share a practical framework for assessing, prioritizing, and planning responses to farm risks, using pest and disease pressure as an example in the context of a changing climate. The host farmer will then describe how these planning tools have informed decisions on the farm, the new practices that have been implemented, and lessons learned through on-farm experience.

Join us for a workshop designed for farmers, land stewards, and growers navigating increasingly unpredictable growing conditions and seeking practical, field-tested ways to build soil health and farm resilience. Hosted at Stony Hill Farm with farmer Alice Colman, participants will learn directly how soil health planning and management reduces production risks and increases resiliency in the face of extreme weather events. The event includes hands-on soil health demonstrations, a guided farm tour, and an opportunity to connect with technical service providers from NOFA/Mass, CISA, the American Farmland Trust and the NRCS about available funding opportunities, technical assistance, and support for developing soil management plans.