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Greetings! Laying hens, broilers, turkeys and ducks are popular enterprises on a farm, particularly to complement a vegetable or fruit enterprise. But there are many challenges to raising poultry, not least of which is making it financially worthwhile for your farm. The Cornell Small Farms Program's online course, BF 130: Poultry Production, can help you […] |
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Farmers and producers are encouraged to attend kick-off event for the 2013 Let’s Talk About Food Festival. Speakers include Chef and CEO of Wholesome Wave, Michel Nischan, MDAR Commissioner Gregory Watson, US Rep Chellie Pingree (D-ME), CityFresh president Glynn Lloyd, Timothy Griffin from Tufts, and Brian Donohue from Brandeis – all future oriented, thought provoking speakers […] |
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Ticket information at: http://netransitiongathering.eventbrite.com/ This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Transitioners from other initiatives and resource groups, to share skills and stories together about what works and to learn what a New England Transition Network might have to offer our local efforts. We will gather at 9:30 and begin at 10am. There will […] |
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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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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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October 8 Franklin Farm, Guilford, VT Extreme weather in 2013 has challenged the production and harvest of high quality forages for many dairy & livestock farmers in the Northeast. This workshop will help you plan your winter feeding strategy for optimal results, as well as implement strategies to help make up for shortages and manage […] |
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MDAR offers three course levels serving participants who are 1) thinking about farming, 2) gearing up to start with secure access to land, or 3) already operating Massachusetts agricultural enterprises. Our courses are not offered online because participants confirm greater benefit when they have a peer group to share ideas with over several consecutive weeks. […] |
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This workshop will be on the planting, mulching, matainence, storage, harvest, as well as what to do about scapes in relation to garlic. |
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This symposium is designed for farmers, foresters, researchers, policy makers, biochar producers and entrepreneurs, and especially students and citizens who want to learn about biochar as an alternative to fossil fuel-based fertilizers/pesticides and energy. More information and registration information here.
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Visit Barstow's Longview Farm in Hadley to celebrate local, sustainable dairy farming during Open Farm Sunday. Learn about "farm to fork" sustainability, try the "World's Best Cheddar," meet your local dairy farmers (and their cows) and more! If you've ever wondered why buying local is important, visit the farm. Barstow's Longview Farm are proud member-owners of Cabot Creamery […]
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Farmer Workshop: Sunday afternoon October 13th from 1:00 to 4pm, at the New England Small Farm Institute in Belchertown MA (275 Jackson Street) $35. Registration is here: http://symposium2013.pvbiochar.org/register Join fellow farmers and gardeners in an interactive, educational, and highly stimulating presentation/workshop about what biochar is (and is not) along with details about how and why […] |
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As part of the 2013 USBI North American Biochar Symposium at UMass Amherst, hosted by the Pioneer Valley Biochar Initiative in Belchertown, a farm to table "Biochar Banquet" will be served to the community. This banquet is an informal networking opportunity for people in the Pioneer Valley to taste and discuss the benefits of local food […] |
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October 18th is the last day to apply for the Fair Food Network's Fair Food Business Boot Camp, a three-day intensive program for emerging, high-potential food system enterprises in the Northeast. The curriculum will include skill-building sessions and applied projects that will offer participants new perspectives on their ventures and guide them in refining their business […] |
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The USATF-sanctioned 5K running route takes you through the scenic farmlands of the Great Meadow in Hadley, and a 2-mile walking route offers a bird’s eye view of the Connecticut River. Each year, more than 500 participants join us to run or walk in support of farmland conservation. This year promises to be better than ever, […]
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Come to Green Fields Market at 144 Main St. in Greenfield to attend a Food Safety Modernization Act discussion and letter-writing party. The discussion and letter writing will take place in the upstairs meeting room. Some supplies will be available, but bring your own letter-writing materials if you can! Can't make it to that one? […] |
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Trying to run a farm without a written plan is like trying to sail an ocean without a map: chances are high that even if you manage to arrive somewhere safely, it won't be where you wanted to land. And if you ever plan to borrow money for your farm, a business plan is even […] |
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CiderDays is a community event celebrating all things apples in Franklin County, Massachusetts. 2013 marks the 19th year of this event and there will be two days (November 2nd and 3th) of orchard tours, cidermaking and tastings, workshops and much more. This is for all who love apples, fresh or hard cider, apple cuisine, apple orchards […] |