Accepting orders for their annual plant sale through April 15, 2014. Choices include a wide variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, and edibles. Some quantity discounts are available. Compost will also be for sale. Soil testing will be done by members of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners on pick up day, May 3rd, 2014. To download the Plant Sale Brochure or […]
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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. Sonia Schloemann will help participants through the basics and give them the tools to overcome some of the challenges. Specific […]
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Easy to replicate techniques to grow mushrooms at home are discussed, demonstrated and participants will be able to do one! We will talk about preparing, inoculating, and fruiting on straw in different containers. Also covered will be a simple growing technique on toilet paper rolls and phone books, and how to utilize the mushrooms you […]
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Part of the Urban Gardening series offered by Daniel Staub, a Springfield farmer. Soil testing and soil building, bed preparation, tools and composting. Time: 6pm Seeds available for sharing, while supplies last. Sign up at our Events Calendar at www.springfieldlibrary.org, or call (413) 263-6805 |
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The Spring 2014 Forum, "Good Food and Good Jobs in the Pioneer Valley." How can we ensure that the development of our local food system provides farm and food workers with fair pay, quality working conditions and a voice in the workplace? Join the PVGrows 2014 Spring Forum to learn what “good food jobs” are and what […] |
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June 2-July 11, 2014 The Food, Farm, and Sustainability Institute at Hampshire College is an interdisciplinary academic program focusing on food production and sustainable agriculture, centered at the vibrant Hampshire College Farm Center. Over a 6-week period, students will gain hands-on work experience with the guidance of the Farm Center staff, learn through inquiry-based projects mentored […] |
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Meets Tues, Apr 15 & 22 from 6:30-8p; and Fri Apr 18-May 2 from 1-5pm (Fridays meet @ Just Roots/Greenfld Community Farm) Provides strategies and techniques for the beginner beekeeper. Topics include: hive construction, life cycle of the honey bee, hive management through the seasons, threats to the health and wellness of bees, diverse approaches […] |
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Part of the Urban Gardening series offered by Daniel Staub, a Springfield farmer. Planting, seeding and much more! Time: 6pm Seeds available for sharing, while supplies last. Sign up at our Events Calendar at www.springfieldlibrary.org, or call (413) 263-6805 |
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The ins and outs of raising your own meat and eggs, including chickens, turkeys and pigs. If you have ever tasted fresh eggs and bacon, you know there is a huge difference in quality and taste over what you can purchase at your local grocery store. Have you ever thought about a flock of backyard […]
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This workshop will focus on developing, implementing and improving systems for mechanical tractor cultivation on your small farm as well as basic tractor maintenance and equipment purchasing. It includes specific examples of various cultivation equipment and techniques used on Provider Farm. Max Taylor and his wife Kerry own and operate Provider Farm, a 15 acre […] |
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The Boston Public Market will be holding a series of Vendor Forums throughout the state to give producers who are interested in vending at the market an overview of the project, the application process and to answer questions. Please join us! If you are unable to attend, please send your questions to Vendor@bostonpublicmarket.org by 12pm, […] |
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Korean Natural Farming (KNF) is an agricultural method that encourages self-sustaining, closed loop systems through minimizing external inputs. Developed by Master Han Kyu Cho in South Korea, KNF echoes many of the principles central to Masanobu Fukuoka's Natural Farming technique as well as Permaculture. This all-day, hands-on workshop will focus on both the philosophies and […]
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One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on, scouting, monitoring, placement of traps, etc. will be covered. This course will be […] |
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Bring your child up to the farm on Sunday, May 4 to learn how to decorate a cake. Each child will have an 8” round cake (chocolate, vanilla or gluten-free) to decorate and take home. Call for time and to pre-register (required.) Please call 978-544-3806. Space is limited.
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