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 […]
Cover cropping is not difficult and is an important tool for increasing soil fertility and growing nutritious food. We’ll explore the reasons for and the practical implementation of growing cover […]
Finally! After the long, hard winter, Tuesday Market is coming back! We begin our season on April 28th. Come to see the smiling faces of your friends and neighbors, your […]
When: Saturday, May 2nd Rain date May 3 9:00AM-12:30PM 12:30-1:30PM - Lunch & self guided farm tour Teachers: UMASS soil and small fruit specialists Sonia Schloemann (UMass Extension) and UMass graduate Plant […]
Pasture Day is practically everyone’s favorite day on the farm! After painstakingly inspecting and repairing miles of fence, the farmers are ready to let the girls out of the barn […]
Birds and Breakfast is back for its 4th year! Join me, Pete McLean, for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm at 425 […]
Have a thirst for local? Join CISA for a Cidery and Winery Tour! On Sunday, May 3rd from 1-4pm, you're invited for a behind-the-scenes tour of two Hampden County producers! […]
Native pollinators are essential to native landscapes and to food production. Learn how to identify, attract, and support the bees, birds, and pollinating insects in your own landscape. We’ll begin […]