What: Green Industry Job Fair Where: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough, Massachusetts When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 PM & Wednesday, February 27, 2019 ~ 9 am – 12 PM Cost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required Stay Updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/501119310399372/ Who will job seekers meet at the Job Fair? […]
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Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series Pruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Led by Ms. Sonia Schloemann UMass Cold Spring Orchard, 391 Sabin Street, Belchertown, MA Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste, […]
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Eating seasonally can get a little tricky in the time between the seasons. This will be a hands-on class, so push up your sleeves and get ready to make Winter Borscht, Herb and Goat Cheese Popovers, Radicchio and Chickpeas with Creamy Lemon Dressing, and Baked Apples with Maple Ice Cream. We'll wrap it up with […]
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Keeping Varroa mites under control in a honeybee colony can be hard and confusing. This workshop is on how to choose and combine treatment options in order to create a mite management plan. She will explain the theory of Integrated Pest Management, review mite treatment options and discuss the most effective non-chemical management tools. Members: […]
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This one-day intensive explores the biotic and abiotic components that create native soils and explains how these factors inform local flora. The class takes a closer look at soil structure and soil biology in miniature lab experiments. Program Code: HOR3904 Instructor: Alexis Doshas Fee: $92 (Member) / $109 (Nonmember) Limit: 16 Certificate: Core: HD; Elective: […]
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Learn how to make a simple, delicious cheese in your own kitchen. This workshop will cover equipment, supplies, and basic techniques used in making nearly all types of cheese. While making 3 types of cheese, fresh from start to finish, an emphasis will be on making a unique cheese unlike any at your local grocery […]
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Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary, weather permitting. Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road Stockbridge, MA 01262 For more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ Or Phone: 413-298-3926 Or […] |
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Please save the date for the USDA Rural Development Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session. This will be an opportunity to provide feedback on the implementation of VAPG (and any other RD programs) in addition to us submitting written recommendations to the USDA. Date: March 14, 2019 Location: Webinar Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST We will share […] |
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This all-day program will give first year beekeepers the tools they need to start off their new hobby on the right foot. Topics will include honey bee biology, equipment, hive installation methods, basic pest management, honey and wax harvesting, and hive management through the seasons. A hands-on demonstration of installing a hive will follow this […]
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Join a workshop discussion of native plant selection, site assessment, and methods for choosing the right plant for the right place. Native plants offer a higher rate of success, as these plants are well-suited for the Northeastern climate, soil conditions, and environment. They require less maintenance and fertilizer, and permit more time to enjoy the […]
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Join a workshop discussion of native plant selection, site assessment, and methods for choosing the right plant for the right place. Native plants offer a higher rate of success, as these plants are well-suited for the Northeastern climate, soil conditions, and environment. They require less maintenance and fertilizer, and permit more time to enjoy the […] |
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No one can grow an instant meadow, but this one-day seminar builds partipants’ understanding of what it takes to create and maintain a meadow. Appropriate for those interested in starting a meadow or in improving an existing one. Extensive resource material included. Bring a bag lunch. Program Code: HOR8001 Instructor: Kathy Connolly Fee: $80 (Member) […] |
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This workshop covers complementary sprays backed by biodiversity and soil health to set the stage for successfully growing tree fruit here. Learn how fungal disease becomes manageable with wise variety choices and enhanced soil biology. Even major insect challenges can be resolved safely. Bring a bag lunch. Members: $110, Non-Members: $125 Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 […]
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Think a wildfire can’t burn in New England? Think again. This class covers fire history in New England and discusses native plant adaptions and responses to fire. After an indoor portion examining plant adaptions through case studies, we move outdoors to the Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area, where we investigate the signs of wildfire in […]
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Please join local artists, neighbors, and fellow farmers in celebration of all their hard work to produce fresh, quality food to sustain us. |