May 2019
45th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair
Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th, 2019 45th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA. Fiber and woolcraft vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children, sheep shows, fleece show and sale, and food booths. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. For more information and map, go to www.MASHEEPWOOL.org
Find out more »Annual Plant sale – Dancing Bear Farm
Dancing Bear Farm annual plant sale Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday May 25-26th. Come visit the farm to see our new Figtorium and find a variety of heirloom tomato, eggplant, pepper, as well as other starts for your garden. Fig trees will also be available for purchase between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Call 413-834-0143 to arrange another time if you can’t make it over the weekend. Find location details here.
Find out more »45th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair
Fiber and woolcraft vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children, sheep shows, fleece show and sale, and food booths. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. For more information and map, go to www.MASHEEPWOOL.org
Find out more »Solidarity Saturday Farm Tour
Come visit Seeds of Solidarity Education center! Experience this farm, home and education center that integrates solar greenhouses, energy efficient buildings, abundant market gardens, and solar electric systems. Free tour, no pre-registration. If you wish, bring a potluck lunch item to build community with others around our solar powered farm-stand after the tour. Consider registering for the afternoon workshop, No-till for Life.
Find out more »No-Till For Life Workshop
Seeds of Solidarity founder and farmer Ricky teaches regenerative, soil building techniques for low maintenance, highly productive gardens. Treating the soil as sacred results in nourishing food, mitigates impacts of climate change, and inspires a deeper relationship with that which sustains life. This event follows a free tour of the farm and education center. $35-$50 sliding scale fee. Please email solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org to register
Find out more »June 2019
An Ecological Approach to the Nursery and Greenhouse
Nursery and greenhouse plant production can maximize ecological processes and practices. This technical yet informal workshop explores how mimicking and building on natural systems can create a sustainable, safe, and successful operation. Program Code: HOR4082 Instructor: Alexis Doshas Fee: $46 (Member) / $56 (Nonmember) Limit: 16 Certificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD CEU: MALP MCLP: 1; MNLA MCH: .5; NOFA AOLCP: 3.5 Registration: online
Find out more »Diemand Farm Smokehouse Dinners
From June through September on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6pm, visit Diemand Farm for chicken, brisket and turkey legs as well as smoked baby back ribs and Pekarski's sausage. Each meal comes with an entree, your choice of two sides, cornbread, watermelon, and a drink. Items are also available a la carte. Reservations can be made online or by calling (978) 544-3806. It is strongly recommend to make a reservation as food and seating are limited. Walk-ins are…
Find out more »Slow Living Summit 2019
The ninth annual Slow Living Summit will take place in Brattleboro, Vermont on Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7 2019. Presented by Strolling of the Heifers and Windham Grows, the Summit’s focus is “The Future of Women in Food Entrepreneurship” and its goal is to bring together diverse entrepreneurs in the farm and food industries, providing them with tools, resources, and mentorship they need to grow socially responsible businesses. “We invite and hope that people from ALL communities can…
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