Join us at Thompson Research Farm for a twilight field trials tour of value added grains. This event will include discussion with David Benscher, Research Support Specialist of the Cornell/OREI value-added grain project, Gary Bergstrom, Cornell Plant Pathology, Elizabeth Dyck from OGRIN, and other OREI partners. To bring back economically viable grain production to our region, this […]
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This walk is being given as part of a series from the UMass Extension. Learn to identify and scout fruit and vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you. Walk the fields with Extension Educators and Farmers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont to learn how each area and farm is […]
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Building Healthy Soil: Exploring Zone-till, Cover Crops and Mulching Are you interested in increasing your operation’s efficiency, profitability, and crop yields while building optimum soil health on your farm? Join Us to hear more and see demonstrations of the roller crimper and zone builder in action! Experts from USDA NRCS and UNH Cooperative Extension will discuss: Why good […] |
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NCRS Soil Health Webinar will focus on healthy soil for growing potatoes: "Managing for Soil Health when Raising Potatoes – A Farmer’s Perspective." More information on the website. |
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The Mass Department of Agricultural Resources will be hosting various events throughout the summer. The day includes an orchard tour, and educational programming from Dean Steve Goodwin and Tracey Leskey from the Appalachian Fruit Research Station. Visit the website for more information and to pre-register.
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Take advantage of the newest ideas and cutting edge information and education to put you ahead of your competition. Pesticide credits, speed educational sessions and tours are only a few of this year's exciting program. The keynote presentation is titled, “The Future in Plant Materials” by Michael Dirr. The featured keynote speaker is the author […]
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The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program will host its annual Crops and Soils Field Day in Alburgh on July 24. The theme for this year's event is "Feeding the Soils, the Plants and the Community." The field day provides an opportunity for farmers to learn about the latest UVM Extension research and developments involving perennial grass […]
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Michael Dirr is the author of numerous books on woody plants that have become staples, including his most celebrated works The Manual of Woody Plants, Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs, Hydrangeas for American Gardens, and Viburnums: Flowering Shrubs for Every Season. Join Dr. Dirr on a tree tour of the UMass Amherst campus and interact […] |
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Would you like to: - Learn to identify turf damaging diseases common in the Northeast? - Better understand turf disease biology and life cycles? - Make informed, responsible, and IPM-based management decisions? - Effectively manage the potential for disease resistance to fungicides? UMass Turf Pathologist Geunhwa Jung will lead this session, […]
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Come explore the research farm and learn about current research projects. Topics that will be discussed include: Organic fertility: Frank Mangan, Zoraia Barros, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros GAP Certification: Zoraia Barros, Frank Mangan, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros Pig and Vegetable Intercropping: Frank Mangan, Zoraia Barros, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros Jilò (scarlet eggplant) […] |
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