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This conference will focus on various aspects of rice farming in the Northeast including seed saving, data collection, wildlife conservation, and small-scale rice processing equipment. Featuring: David Mackill (Adjunct Professor, Plant Sciences, University of California Davis) Don Brill (engineer, www.thericeharvester.com) Conrad Vispo (ecologist, Farmscape Ecology Program, Hawthorne Valley Farm) Shital Kinkhabwala, who has provided delicious […] |
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Join NOFA for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun with people who are transforming the food system in the Northeast. In addition to hundreds of practical skills and farming workshops, the conference features live entertainment, children's and teen conferences, a country fair, organic meals, 100 exhibitors and much more. See a workshop list and […] |
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New England Food System Policy Project (a project of American Farmland Trust, Conservation Law Foundation, and Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group); Food Solutions New England; Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation; New England Farmers Union; Rhode Island Division of Agriculture; UMass Extension; University of Rhode Island are pleased to host: A Free Webinar on FSMA for New […] |
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This workshop will focus on observations on what's happening here as well as in your own gardens. |
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CALLING ALL NORTHEAST BEGINNING FARMERS: Register now for Groundswell's Organic Livestock Intensives! Full-day workshops on organic, pasture-based livestock systems, taught by outstanding Mentor Farmers! These full-day programs are designed for the serious beginning farmer looking for in-depth instruction, hands-on training, and a chance to ask all your pesky questions! Taught by some of the best […] |
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The 29th Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest will be held at Boston’s City Hall Plaza Farmers’ Market on Monday, August 19thin conjunction with the start of Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Week. Tomatoes will be judged by a panel of experts on flavor, firmness/slicing quality, exterior color and shape. Always a lively and fun event, the day is […]
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Produce growers and farms that minimally process food items or aggregate the produce of other farms can learn more about the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed food safety rules at two upcoming hearings. The first will be held August 19 at the Augusta (ME) State Armory from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The second will […]
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Come hear what local chefs are looking for when it comes to local meat. Daniel Martinez from Bistro Les Gras and Jordan Scott from The Gill Tavern will share their thoughts on how farmers can better serve the restaurant community by providing cuts chefs need. This session will be geared toward educating farmers on the […]
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Produce growers and farms that minimally process food items or aggregate the produce of other farms can learn more about the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed food safety rules at two upcoming hearings. The first will be held August 19 at the Augusta (ME) State Armory from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The second will […] |
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Produce growers and farms that minimally process food items or aggregate the produce of other farms can learn more about the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed food safety rules at upcoming hearings. Hearings have been scheduled in NH, ME and MA. This MA hearing will be held at Plainville Farm, located at 135 Mount Warner […]
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Are you looking to reduce your greenhouse fuel costs this winter, or planning a new greenhouse? Join CISA at Full Bloom Market Garden to learn about greenhouse energy efficiency strategies, practical energy-saving tips, and funding opportunities for greenhouse projects large and small. Come tour Full Bloom’s gutter-connect and hoophouse complex with high efficiency lighting, computerized […]
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The workshop will cover the basics of raw milk production, seasonal dairy management, and intensive rotational grazing. |
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Ape & Ape will be hosting a Pig Butchering Workshop on 8/26/13 from 9am-12:30pm Cost: $30 Participants will learn how to slaughter, dress and prepare large animals into meat in a conscientious manner - in this case two male guinea hogs, a heritage breed. We'll follow traditional butchering and preservation methods, ending with a variety […] |
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