Community Events
February 2023
Farming Stress and Mental Health Awareness: Recognizing, Responding, and Accessing Resources (West Springfield)
MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters, including all farmers, MDAR and professional staff, and partner organization advocates. Click here to view all available in-person and virtual training sessions. February 7th, 10:00am-12:00pm - Training for Farmers (West Springfield): This in-person 2-hour session will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms by discussing the stressors unique to farmers and farm families and how these affect their mental health…
Find out more »SEMAP’s 16th Annual Agriculture and Food Conference
Mark you calendars for Sunday, February 26th, when SEMAP will host its 16th Annual Agriculture & Food Conference! Farmers, foodies, and agricultural advocates alike are all welcome. Join us for a day of engaging virtual workshops on topics ranging all across the food and agricultural space. Keynote Speaker: Neftalí Durán We are excited to share that this year’s keynote speaker will be Neftalí Durán! Neftalí is a chef, advocate, organizer and educator with a focus on building an equitable food system and…
Find out more »March 2023
Local Food Trade Show
Join Boston Local Food Program for our 12th Annual Local Food Trade Show - a B2B event focused on strengthening New England wholesale connections between local food producers and buyers. Join us at our new light and life-filled location: Russell's Garden Center, home to Boston's largest winter farmers market. For questions, reach out to Greg Nicaise (greg@sbnmass.org). Attendees/Buyers Register here. ($60) Exhibitors/Producers Register here ($140). Registration Deadline February 12th.
Find out more »Farming Stress and Mental Health Awareness: Recognizing, Responding, and Accessing Resources (Spanish Speakers Training)
MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters, including all farmers, MDAR and professional staff, and partner organization advocates. Click here to view all available in-person and virtual training sessions. March 9th, 6:00pm-8:00pm - Spanish Speakers Training: This remote 2-hour session, offered in Spanish, will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms by discussing the stressors unique to farmers and farm families and how these affect their mental…
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