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The Northampton Agricultural Commission would like to invite you to the 2024 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference on Saturday February 3rd from 9am to noon at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library in Northampton. (Snow date -- Saturday Feb 10th.) Doors open at 8:30am and there will be coffee and baked goods. We'll […]
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Instructors Marie Chieppo and Jasmine Callahan will discuss the recent surge in demand for straight native species by homeowners and others who are invested in the campaign to attract birds and insects that depend on straight species for food and habitat. Why does this void exist and what can we expect down the road? The […]
$40 – $55
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Registration for this workshop is now closed. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email julia@buylocalfood.org. We will open spots to those on the waitlist if any registrants withdraw from the course. Are you a restaurant owner or a food business employee who needs their ServSafe Certification? Participate in our 2-in-1 Food Safety […]
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Join Berkshire Botanical Garden and the Stockbridge Library for an engaging book discussion on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book “Braiding Sweetgrass” in person at Stockbridge Library. This event is an opportunity to dive into the thought-provoking themes and stories shared in Robin Wall Kimmerer's book. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a lover of indigenous wisdom, or […] |
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Friday, February 9 | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST | Register Here! In partnership with the Northeast Healthy Soil Network, Food Solutions New England is hosting the following policy solutions webinar as part of the FSNE Campaign for Climate Resilience. A year following substantial investments by the Biden-Harris Administration in the USDA, coupled with the passage of […]
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Register here! Join us for an exciting presentation by local native plant expert, landscape designer, and author, Owen Wormser, about how to turn your lawn into a more resilient, carbon-sequestering, pollinator sheltering and feeding, beautiful space. This workshop is also the launch of Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District's native plants grant program designed to help you get […]
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Instructor Evan Abramson will discuss the critical role that plant selection plays in designing biodiverse landscapes. Understand why pollinator habitat is the single most important factor to consider in creating resilient terrestrial ecosystems. An interdisciplinary presentation on plant-pollinator interactions and their intersections with science, design, climate resilience, ecological health and food security will be followed […]
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Political polarization and culture wars seem to dominate the headlines these days. While there are questions about how widespread this may actually be in food and other systems, media (and social media) can drive behavior in such a way that people stop questioning their assumptions or engaging with others who have different views. This is […]
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Apply here! Longtime valley farmer and educator, Rose Cherneff of Gardening for the Future, is running a monthly course from February - October 2024 about growing food for social and climate resilience. What are the concrete gardening skills needed to grow food in the face of climate change? How do we build a resilient community while […]
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Register Here! Tom’s work as a gardener and landscape designer is led by a recognition that whole ecosystems and human health are intertwined with pollinator well-being. As such, he creates designs that primarily use native plants, both for their ecological benefits and aesthetic fit in the landscape, with the priority of creating native bee habitat. […]
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Many in the New England region and beyond continue to reckon with the tragic history of what has been done to Indigenous peoples through the process of colonization and economic greed. Amidst genocide and cultural devastation, many tribes have been remarkably resilient and continue to hold on to their traditional teachings to guide them through […]
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Learn about the art and science of plant propagation in a repeat of this popular class. Adam Wheeler will again focus on the basic botany needed to understand and successfully propagate plants. Sexual and asexual propagation methods including sowing seeds, cuttings, grafting, layering, and division will be covered. Students will learn the fascinating science behind […]
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Get ready for the 13th Annual Local Food Trade Show! Join us on Feb 27, 2024, from 10 am - 1 pm at Russel's Garden Center as we bring together the best local food producers and buyers from across the state! Take advantage of this chance to showcase your finest local food products and explore […] |
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Farming and non-farming private landowners and their representatives (real estate agents, etc.) are welcome to attend. As a landowner, when you make land available for farming you help secure a future for farming in your community. Farmers are looking for land—from a small vegetable plot, to livestock or crops. Productive, sustainable uses for all or parts […]
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Register Here! For all ages, including families with children in grades 3-5 Learn the basics using native plants in gardens and the diversity of life created in even a small garden. Native plants bring insects, birds and other wildlife to your space. What’s good? What’s bad? Does that insect sting? What is that cool butterfly? […]
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