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Please join the hampshire Community Energy Co-op and guest David Bollier, author of Think Like a Commoner: A Short Introduction to The Life of the Commons for the February Hampshire CEC Dinner Club, where David will read a bit from the book and give a brief talk on the commons. Cooperatives like Co-op Power are part of the commons, […] |
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Many of us readily accept this oft-repeated statement, but if we unravel it, how much is actually known about the interrelationships and dependencies between soil health, crop health and human health? The 5th Annual 2016 Soil & Nutrition Conference will gather farmers, researchers, nutritionists and food system advocates for a multidisciplinary conversation exploring the potential […] |
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Come check out the hard cider company in your backyard. Join Artifact Cider Project and the Springfield Young Professionals Society (YPS) for an entrepreneur spotlight talk and hard cider tasting. Hear from Jake Mazar, the co-founder of Artifact, about what inspired him to move from the corporate consulting world to hard cider. You will also have […] |
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Selecting and saving heirlooms and other "open pollinated" seed allows growers, large and small, to preserve, adapt, share and improve the most delicious, diverse and exceptional cultivars, year after year, generation after generation, while simultaneously strengthening local food security and regional food "webs". This basic level, hands-on class, by farmer Danny Botkin, will dive into […]
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During class we will mix up 3 different infused spirits (gin, lavender liqueur + 1 surprise), taste them, and mix them into 3 delicious rounds of cocktails. Bring your sweetie for a fun Valentine's date! (Yes, we will be consuming alcohol during this class--please attend responsibly!) Register here Taught by Melody & Chris Figge, Co-Founders of […] |
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Little Brook Farm Camp takes place on a small family farm in Sunderland. The farm owner and camp director is a DOE certified educator and Registered Nurse. Children at camp will have the opportunity to learn about livestock and sustainable agriculture in a hands-on program. Animals include sheep, goats, pigs, horses, llamas, ducks, turkeys and […] |
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The New Salem Agricultural Commission begins its 2016 educational workshop series with a viewing of the film Root Hot or Die on February 18th at 6:30 pm at the New Salem Library. The presentation will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Rawn Fulton. About the Film: From early Colonial times, the rural hilltowns […] |
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Email Michael Madole or call (413) 628-4485 ext. 4 to register |
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The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of workshops focused on community gardens and gardening. This one will focus on community garden organizing a finding a suitable site for your garden. For more information and to register, contact: Anna Muhammad - 413-214-1237. |
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Learn how to invest money from your IRA in our local economy. If you are interested in investing in our local economy, and have an IRA, please join us for this workshop on Self-Directed IRAs. We will cover the basics, and help make it possible for you to put your hard earned savings to work […] |
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Three days of activities to celebrate the tenth birthday of the Cup and Top!
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The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of workshops focused on community gardens and gardening. This one will focus on introducing participants to seed libraries. For more information and to register, contact: Anna Muhammad - 413-214-1237. |
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The Department of Agricultural Resources is pleased to present three Agricultural Fair Judging Workshops this winter to be held in the western, eastern and northeastern area of the State. In order to be a Certified Judge for Fruits, Vegetables, Canning and Community/ Grange Exhibits, a judge candidate needs to attend instructional training as well as […] |
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Welcoming farmers, gardeners, foodies, and kids! Earn pesticide credits! New Livestock Track! Kids Workshops! Local Lunch and MORE! Whether you’re a professional farmer, a backyard gardener, or just curious about locally grown food, this is the event for you! Each year, the lineup includes workshops for the general public as well as info-packed sessions for farmers […]
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This hands-on, food farming workshop, presented by Laughing Dog Farm manager Danny Botkin, focuses on the practical details of winter/spring 'hoophouse" horticulture as well as the design/ construction and management of high and low tunnel greenhouses, crop selection, soil building, harvesting and processing tips, etc. There will be a detail-heavy class on cold weather botany and […] |
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The workshop is led by Skills-for-Life, a Royalston, Mass-based group which imparts skills that strengthen communities and support individual growth. Participants explore the idea of balancing outer skills such as carpentry and gardening with inner skills such as self-awareness. The workshop is part of Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around Climate Change, a collaborative community […] |
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LEARN about seed saving. CELEBRATE the magic of seeds. SHARE seeds that you've saved from your farm or garden (or seeds that you've purchased). TAKE HOME seeds to plant. MEET other people who see regionally adapted seeds as an important part of a healthy food system. COME even if you don't have seeds to share! […]
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Seasonal workshop on tree fruit growing at Brook Farm Orchard located in the Apple Valley section of Ashfield, Massachusetts and taught by orchardist Alan Surprenant. THE WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: Variety selection Site selection Site preparation Hands-on pruning in the orchard Last but not least, local hard cider tasting after the workshop! Coffee, […] |
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