John W. Olver Transit Center 12 Olive Street Greenfield, MA 01301 CISA, Land for Good and Franklin Regional Council of Governments have partnered to organize an upcoming Land Access Info Night that will bring farm seekers and service providers together to discuss how farmers can get on to farmland in the Valley. Professionals in the local […]
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Sponsored by UConn and UMASS Extensions Ruth Hazzard or Eero Ruuttila for more information or to RSVP. Luke Doody, UMASS graduate student & Ben Weil, UMass Topic: Utilizing new technologies in storage facilities for reducing energy costs & providing ideal conditions for individual crops Ruth Hazzard, UMASS Extension Topic: Results of SARE-‐funded winter storage study for maintaining quality in carrots. Rob Johanson, Goranson Farm, Dresden, Maine Topic: Retrofiting an existing building to utilize exhaust heat from a cooler compressor to heat separate winter squash and onion storage rooms. Laura Tangerini, Tangerini […]
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Ever wonder what to make with turkey thighs? Sign up for the cooking class on Sunday, February 16 at 2pm and we will teach you how to make pulled BBQ turkey and turkey thighs with red wine. Pre-registration required. Please call 978-544-3806. Space is limited. Additional turkey thighs are available for you to purchase and take […]
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This forum will feature a live-streamed video broadcast of the opening sessions of the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health in Omaha, Neb. Following the broadcast, discuss with fellow forum participants how cover cropping can build soil health, improve yields, curb erosion, manage pests and build resilience into your farming system. The broadcast will feature: Howard […] |
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Babson Entrepreneur in Residence Gail Simmons and Food Sol at Babson College will co-host the February chat on food entrepreneurship and innovation. More information is available by clicking here. Who should attend: Eaters of all kinds, food entrepreneurs of all kinds, women food leaders Chat organizers: @FoodDay2014 @gailsimmons @businessforfood How: Food Day posts questions (Q1, […] |
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Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Connections, Grow Your Business! This workshop will cover: Post-Harvest Handling - Maintaining the Cold Chain - Cleaning and Drying - Packing and Grading - Relationships with Buyers - Food Safety Best Practices Participating producers will receive a free copy of the Wholesale Success manual. Normally an $80 value, this 300+ […]
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Your fruiting wall will produce two bushels each of five apple varieties in just 3 years from planting using just over 100 square feet of backyard! We will spend some time indoors talking about site, variety, rootstock selection, planting, and annual care (including pest management) of your fruiting apple wall. Then, we will go outdoors […] |
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The conference, hosted by the University of Vermont Cooperative Extension will be held at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, VT. Click here for more details.
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Northeast producers are invited to participate in a webinar that will provide answers to questions about the grant process. This webinar, hosted by Farm Credit East, will provide information on grants available to agriculture producers and who funds them, as well as answer questions about the grant process. Presenter for this webinar will be Nathan Rudgers, […]
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The vast majority of customers go online to find local businesses - three times the number that still use the yellow pages - and this percentage is rapidly rising. Could your farm or business benefit from a stronger web presence? This workshop will introduce the different options for marketing your business through websites and social […] |
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Connecticut's largest sustainable FOOD conference and includes so much more as well. This year's keynote speaker is Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow for the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University and President of Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. Throughout the day there will be over 50 diverse workshops taught by professionals bringing hands […]
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Blueberries are among the most popular fruits to grow in the home garden.They are healthful and well suited to grow in our New England conditions Come learn the basics for growing blueberries in your home landscape. The workshop will be taught by Ms. Sonia Schoelmann and will include some hands-on pruning lessons. Bring your own […] |
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