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8:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St (Route 9), Hadley, MA How has our changing climate affected the health of our landscape plants? Are stressed plants more prone to insect infestation? What timely, new and expected insects of importance are prevalent on landscapes? Rick Harper, Extension Assistant Professor in […] |
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At the drop-in information session you can: Get your farm, farm stand or farmers’ market authorized for SNAP (formerly food stamps) and receive you FNS Number the very same day! USDA staff will be on site to walk you through the process and assist with your application; Find out about, and sign up for, low cost […] |
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This program will focus specifically on washing/packing facilities and low-tech & low-cost design for very small farms. Topics will also cover wash water sanitizer usage, sanitizer level monitoring, and other aspects of post-harvest handling using farm food safety good agricultural practices. Click here to register.
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Calling all Farm and Food Entrepreneurs! Come learn more about business development, financing and food processing opportunities in the Pioneer Valley. Let us help you grow or launch your business. Hosted by the PVGrows Investment Fund and the Western MA Food Processing Center, programs of the Franklin County CDC. |
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This year the MBA and county hosts, the Franklin County Beekeepers Association, are pleased to once again invite all beekeepers to our annual Field Day. We thank the staff at the UMass Agronomy Farm for their continued support of our event, getting the farm ready and assisting us with the setup. This year continues our […] |
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Application Period Now Open for 3 Farm Viability Grant Programs The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is accepting applications from farmers who wish to participate in these Department programs in Fiscal Year 2016. Interested farm operators are encouraged to review these options on the web pages of the Department found at www.mass.gov/agr/ (Click on Grants and Funding […] |
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The public is invited to come and take a guided tour through the farm to learn about current research projects at UMass. Professors and graduate students will be on hand to offer presentations on a variety of research topics. Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. Sunscreen and hats are recommended. There is no registration fee; however, pre-registration […] |
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Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash has announced input and listening sessions in six cities across Massachusetts. The listening sessions will provide businesses and constituents an opportunity to help shape the Commonwealth’s economic development plan. “Economic development relies on businesses across Massachusetts hiring new workers and offering raises to experienced hands,” said Secretary Ash. […] |
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Topics: Basics in Tractor Work Learn the basics of driving a tractor to do farm work, utilizing the front bucket and other implements. Participants will each have an opportunity to drive a tractor and practice techniques. Basic Rough Carpentry and Power Tool Saavy for Women Familiarize yourself and get comfortable with the most oft used farm and […] |
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The FCCDC is pleased to announce that they will be welcoming Valley Venture Mentors, Springfield's highly-regarded entrepreneurship program, to Franklin County! The FCCDC, and InCommN, LLC, will co-sponsor the event featuring a VVM-style program for the first time in the Franklin County. A key component will be a "pitch camp" event, in which entrepreneurs will present their […] |
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