CISA's Local Hero Program and Berkshire Grown invite you to this great wholesale selling workshop. Have you been wondering whether you should sell wholesale or been considering expanding your wholesale business? Do you know what the expectations are if you do? This workshop will provide you with an understanding of what wholesaling options exist, what […]
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The 2014 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium will be held on Friday and Saturday 3 and 4 October. The hands-on activities Friday will start with a tour of the Cornell Sheep Farm and explanation of ongoing research and management. The Saturday sessions will be in Morrison Hall on the Cornell Campus, Ithaca, NY. Dr. Dave […] |
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Bring your family out to celebrate the harvest and Valley Malt's anniversary! Malt House Tours 10am—Noon Valley Malt, 27 Middle St Music, Food & Beer Noon—6pm Young Men's Club, 183 East St Admission is $10 for adults and kids are free. All the ingredients necessary for a good time Live Music: featuring Acoustic Brew and Fat Bradley Wood-fired pizza by […] |
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The Franklin County Solid Waste Management District has received grant funding to conduct a recycling collection for agricultural plastic. Permanent collection sites should be operational by December in Charlemont, Deerfield, Greenfield, and Wendell. In the meantime, collection events will be held on October 6th and October 20th. Acceptable for recycling: bale wrap, silage cover, greenhouse […] |
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Explores cooperative member-owned business models (co-ops) and their various forms of democratic ownership with a focus on the local food economy. Students form groups and receive mentorship in creating their own co-op enterprise with the goals of strengthening food security, sustainability, and/or food access. Meets Tuesdays 5:30-8:20p from 10/7 - 11/11. Click here for more […] |
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Wind down the season with greater comfort in your body and clarity in your mind! This 6 week series of yoga exercise will include: core strengthening to create a strong back, gentle stretching poses to create a healthy range-of-motion, basic posture exercises to ensure good body habits in daily movement, as well as meditation and […] |
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Join Clarkdale this Sunday from 10am-4pm for apple and cider samples. Morris Dancers will perform at 10:30, and Pumpkin Man will make his return to oversee the festivities. There will also be a selection of gourds, squash, and pumpkins for decorating. Apple Cider is fresh-pressed and available by the jug only at the farm or […] |
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Join the Franklin County Community Development Corporation for Inspiring Entrepreneurs, Great Local Food and Drinks, a fun party! They'll look back over 35 years of providing counsel, capital and connections in Western Massachusetts and take a peek at the bright future. Click here for more information and to RSVP |
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Join Mount Grace and our hosts at The Farm School. Shanna Cleveland, a staff attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation who is working on issues surrounding the environmental impact of the proposed Tennessee Gas pipeline, will be the 2014 featured speaker. Lunch will be catered by Diemand Farm with honey ginger chicken (locally raised) or […]
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Hosted by the Hampshire County Farm Bureau, the tractor ride & BBQ will be rain or shine! Pre-registration required by October 12th to reserve food. The ride will begin at The Hatfield Farm Museum and food will follow at the Hatfield Lion's Club Pavilion. Please register by emailing HCFBMA@comcast.net or calling 413-584-7898. Schedule of Events: […]
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Support Kestrel Trust's 6th annual 5K run or 2M walk from the Hadley Common through historic farmland on a flat, fast scenic course. Chip Timed 5K! All proceeds from the race help the Kestrel Land Trust preserve local farmland. Commemorative 5K for Farmland pint glasses for first 300 registrants. RUN, WALK, or SHOP for the […] |
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The Franklin County Solid Waste Management District has received grant funding to conduct a recycling collection for agricultural plastic. Permanent collection sites should be operational by December in Charlemont, Deerfield, Greenfield, and Wendell. In the meantime, collection events will be held on October 6th and October 20th. Acceptable for recycling: bale wrap, silage cover, greenhouse […] |
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This month, NOFA-NY, along with researchers and industry personnel, will present a workshop in Geneva, NY on organic vegetable production methods. NOFA-NY Fruit & Vegetable Coordinator Maryellen Sheehan urges vegetable growers to make use of these opportunities to learn from experts in organic disease and pest management. "It's so important to assess what worked (and […]
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Food Justice Focus of Fourth Annual Food Day - Thousands of Events from Coast to Coast Planned for October 24 Check out the Facebook page and blog for more information about Food Day in Massachusetts! WASHINGTON—Justice throughout the food chain—from farm workers to child consumers—will be a special focus for the fourth annual Food Day, as […] |
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Come down to the Hampshire College Farm for an afternoon of live music, local food, and fun for all! Students, families, friends, and community members are all invited to this free event during Family and Friends Weekend! Parking is located on West Street behind the admissions building. Walk through the woods to the farm for... […]
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Following the events of the Hampshire College Farm Fall Festival, join students and community members for live music and dancing at the Red Barn at Hampshire. |
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As brassica season winds down, join NOFA-NY, Cornell researchers and educators, and Bejo Seeds to discuss all things Brassica! This intensive workshop begins with Jan van der Heide of Bejo discussing brassica cultivation from managing crops to reduce disease and insect pressure, through selecting varieties that complement your farm's soil fertility limitations or insect and […]
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October 31st - November 2nd, 2014 CiderDays is a community event celebrating all things apples in Franklin County, Massachusetts. 2014 marks the 20th year of this event and there will be three days (Friday night October 31st and two full days on November 1st and 2nd) of orchard tours, cidermaking and tastings, workshops and much […] |
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The Fiber Festival of New England offers fun for the whole family. There will be demonstrations, shopping, a fleece sale, fashion show, and more! Call 413-205-5011 with questions or visit the website or Facebook. |
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The New England Emu Association is hosting an annual meeting to have roundtable discussions addressing the top questions in emu farming and the industry as a whole. Farmers who may be interested in farming emu are invited to attend this great opportunity to network and learn about emu. Seating will be limited however, so participants must contact Dee Dee Mares to hold your […] |