Food connects us all, regardless of race, income or geography. It is something with which we must all interact daily. It impacts the health of our bodies and our environment. Yet, it is increasingly understood that our current food system is not promoting public health or environmental sustainability. As interest in and demand for fresh, […]

Hello from the depths of a snow storm! Tuesday Market and Grow Food Northampton are throwing a Seed Swap. February 28th, 10am -1pm at Smith Voke High School (same place as the Northampton Winter Farmers Market).   LEARN about seed saving. CELEBRATE the magic of seeds. SHARE seeds that you've saved from your farm or […]

Step It Up. We Won’t Back Down! Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/407439826097970/   After registering here, you will be taken to a donations page.  Donations can also be made any time and at the conference.  We suggest a sliding scale donation of $5 to $25 to cover costs.  No one will be turned away for lack of […]

Who can buy healthy fresh vegetables in our region and who can't? Why and why not? How has institutional racism shaped access to healthy food in our region and beyond? What is needed to build a resilient food system that provides for all? The PV Grows Racial Equity in the Food System Working Group invites you to […]

This annual, day-long training and networking event provides land trust board members and staff, parks administrators and advocates, colleagues from federal, state and local government agencies, students, and philanthropists an opportunity to participate in a full day of workshops and discussions that focus on fostering healthy communities in MA through land conservation.

Play a Local Board Game with Gabor Lukacs: Growing Resilient/Growing Resilience.  Learn about building community and increasing your resilience by playing a board game designed right here in Amherst. During the course of the game we will learn about events triggering changes which may complicate our lives but will simplify the structure of society. We also gain experience […]

Heard the word permaculture? Not sure what it is? In this workshop I show photos, tell stories, and share my experience of gardening for 10+ years. I share my approach to using permaculture design and integrating permaculture systems such as bed layout, water systems, forest gardens and creating multiple uses for everything! Llani Davidson has over 10 years of experience […]

The Heath Agricultural Society invites you to the second Cellars & Cave Tour taking place the fourth Saturday in March (3/28/15). If you have an interest in learning more about do-it-yourself skills like making cider, cheese, beer or preserving food in a root cellar here is your chance to see it for yourself and learn […]

We are very sad to announce that this year's Easter Egg Hunt and activities are being cancelled. This is due to the fact that there are multiple identifications of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the United States. Wild birds and domestic birds have been found to be susceptible. It has been highly recommended by […]

Learn how to make butcher’s twine with Sharon Raymond.  This involves two colors twisted together, usually white and another color from recycled T-shirts (tentative).  BRING tees hirts (especially white ones).  Registration Required.

With the Seed Savers of UMass Featuring guest speaker Oona Coy Introduction into seed saving Basic seed saving techniques Informational booths Hands-on activities Seeds to take home This workshop is free and open to the public Sponsored by Grow Food Amherst and the UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture

Food Connects presents their 6th Annual Farm to School Conference in Brattleboro Vermont. t's only $40 for the entire day with 12 GREAT workshops to choose from!  Topics include: school composting, community school gardens, classroom cooking and taste testing, innovative strategies to feed students over weekends and vacations, and much more!  Professional Development Certificates will be made available. More info […]

Hosted by the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program Come learn about solar thermal technologies, applications, and benefits for your farm, as well as funding opportunities!   Two locations: March 27th 9:30am – 12:30pm Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources 101 University Drive, Suite C4, Amherst Or April 2nd 9:30am – 12:30pm UMass Cranberry Experiment Station 1 State […]

You can apply permaculture design to any backyard, big or small, shady or drenched with sun. Ashley uses examples from gardens throughout the Pioneer Valley to show how you can use Permaculture Design to grow food, nourish a healthy ecosystem, and build a deeper relationship with your land. His clear explanation of the design process, […]

Come to World Eye Bookshop this Saturday to get your copy of Amazing Amusing Emus signed by author Elizabeth Thwing, and to see live Emu chicks! Elizabeth Thwing has spent the past five years working with Songline Emu Farm in Gill. Written for the middle schooler and up, her book is packed with visuals and storylines about […]