Farmer Events
January 2021
How do I prepare for 2021? Session #2: Adaptation
COVID Round 2: How do I prepare for 2021? Join The Carrot Project for a four-part training series this winter. We’ll walk you through what you need to be thinking about for adapting and/or growing your business. All sessions will be online beginning at 3PM EST and ending no later than 5 PM January 27 - Session #2: Adaptation - For those who have been in business for at least one season: Practice creating a plan that is the right…
Find out more »Growing & Pruning Grapes – a Virtual Workshop
Mass Aggie Seminars 2021 Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste, are winter hardy, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to correctly prune them. Join Dr. Petit to learn all about this marvelous fruit! Register online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here. Some workshops have limited space so registering…
Find out more »February 2021
How do I prepare for 2021? Session #3: Adjusting
COVID Round 2: How do I prepare for 2021? Join The Carrot Project for THE THIRD Part OF A four-part training series this winter. We’ll walk you through what you need to be thinking about for adapting and/or growing your business. All sessions will be online beginning at 3PM EST and ending no later than 5 PM February 3 - Session #3: Adjusting - For those who have been in business for at least one season: Learn and practice how…
Find out more »Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Food Safety
Join us for a 1-hour webinar as an orientation to farm food safety. Resources will be provided to help direct you to the next steps for your farm business, big or small. Webinar will be for 1 hour. Choose from two dates: February 8, 2021 at 1:00pm OR March 8, 2021 at 10:00am. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with webinar URL. Register here.
Find out more »Pruning the Home Orchard – a Virtual Workshop
Mass Aggie Seminars 2021 The joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance. One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees. This can seem daunting and complicated, but it’s not! Not once you understand the principles involved. Join in and learn how to properly prune your fruit trees (apples, pears, peaches, etc.). This workshop can be combined with the Four-Part Home Orchard Series for a reduced price. Register online for…
Find out more »How do I prepare for 2021? Session #4: Roadblocks –
COVID Round 2: How do I prepare for 2021? Join The Carrot Project for FINAL Training series this winter. We’ll walk you through what you need to be thinking about for adapting and/or growing your business. All sessions will be online beginning at 3PM EST and ending no later than 5 PM February 17- Session #4: Roadblocks – For those who have been in business for at least one season: We’ll talk about what might stop you from using your…
Find out more »Home Orchard Establishment – a Virtual Workshop
Mass Aggie Seminars 2021 Horticultural topics covered will be the basics of planting fruit trees, including site selection, choice of variety and rootstock, planting best practices, tree training and pruning, fertilization and ongoing fruit tree care. This workshop can be combined with the Four-Part Home Orchard Series for a reduced price. Register online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here. Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. If you do…
Find out more »8th Biennial Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference & Trade Show Set for February 24th – 25th
8th Biennial Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference & Trade Show Set for February 24th - 25th Conference Will be Held Virtually in 2021: Registration is Now Open! The 8th biennial Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade Show which draws hundreds of farmers and farm industry members to idea-laden workshops and hear motivational speakers from across the region, will be held virtually for the first time. Mark your calendars now for February 24th and 25th and join your…
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