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Register now This is a full day, interactive workshop where you will learn about best practices for: Working with Wholesale Buyers Post-Harvest Handling On-Farm Food Safety Our trainer, Atina Diffley, is an organic farmer and author of the 2012 award-winning memoir, Turn Here Sweetcorn, Organic Farming Works. Atina draws on her decades of experience in […]
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These meeting will give winter workshop participants the opportunity to network with one another and also provide additional time to discuss and consider their own individual farm needs as it relates to the workshop topics. Each session will have a CISA staff facilitator and a farmer Expert (Missy Bahret–Old Friends Farm, Pete Solis– Hampshire College Farm, and Gary Gemme– Harvest Farm of Whately). The topics for the meeting will be determined based on participant interest and determined as the class date gets closer. |
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Some of the strongest, most resilient farm businesses sell all their product before they drop a single seed in the ground. Does contracting for sales ahead of your production sound good to you? Attend this tutorial to learn the legal ins and outs of these relationships. We will explore the unique sales arrangements farmers are creating such […] |
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The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) is offering our 5th Local Food Trade Shows. The 2016 Local Food Trade Shows are designed to facilitate connections and stimulate business relationships between producers and wholesale buyers of local food, with a focus on specialty crop food products in Massachusetts. Local Specialty Crop Trade Show Exhibitors will […] |
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Immerse yourself in a two-day exploration of ecological concepts that support living landscapes! Our 2016 Annual Conference brings together well-known experts for a lively exchange of information and experiences and exhibitors showcase the newest ecological products and services at the Eco-Marketplace. On Wednesday, choose from two daylong Focus Sessions: An in-depth look at protecting and […]
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When farms assess new enterprises, investments, markets, or products, they need to consider many factors, including how the new activity will impact personnel needs, family life, seasonal schedule, and existing enterprises. In addition, farmers also need to assess and plan for new risks that may arise as a result of the new activity. This workshop will discuss the broader context of business decision-making and include a panel of farmers, Wally Czajkowski– Plainville Farm, Allison Landale– The Bars Farm, and Sorrel Hatch– Upinngil Farm, that have extensive experience making a great number of business decisions throughout their years of operation. They will share the broad implications of business decisions they have made, giving participants examples of how they identified and weighted risks, challenges, and opportunities on their farm. |
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The annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference (UFC) is designed to advance the opportunities and address the barriers involved in cultivating a resilient and thriving Urban Farming sector. The UFC is a multi-sector stakeholder forum designed to share information regarding what is currently happening in Massachusetts. The UFC fosters solutions, sustainable networks and business relationships. The […] |
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Northeast farmers who want to maximize production in the shoulder season and serve their markets year round are increasingly relying on high tunnels to extend the growing season. The techniques for successful long term high tunnel production differ greatly from field crops. In this day-long workshop we will discuss common high tunnel production challenges and […] |
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RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is hosting a no-cost workshop for compost site operators in Massachusetts. The half-day workshop will focus on operator competency in compost management and regulatory compliance, with focus on composting food materials. This workshop is geared towards: Food materials composting operations registered with MDAR or MassDEP Municipal operators Small scale site operators Other interested […] |
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Anne Correia of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide an overview of REAP grant guidelines and application requirements for farms interested in applying for assistance with installing energy efficient and renewable energy improvements. There will also be a walk-through of a sample application, to give specific guidance ahead of the April 30th deadline. Massachusetts […] |
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Poultry School is a two-day program running March 19 and 20. Registration opens at 9:00am on February 17. Program cost is $150. Stay tuned for more information and a registration link. A block of rooms has been set aside for a reduced rate at the Sheraton Tarrytown, located at 600 White Plains Road, […] |
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“Agritourism” attractions are increasingly popular to tourists and locals alike. Have an interest in becoming part of the growing “Agritourism” trend in Massachusetts? Join us for the first in a series of workshops with successful agritourism businesses and tourism professionals on how to plan for and promote tourism at your farm. These free, half-day workshops will […] |
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The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking public comment on the state Pollinator Protection Plan - Draft. Please note that this document is a draft and will be finalized after a comment review period. Comments can be sent to the following email address: Kim.Skyrm@state.ma.us with the subject line "Pollinator Plan Comments." The deadline […] |
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This meeting of the Massachusetts Poultry Enhancement Council will focus on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Agenda: 1. Why was the Indiana Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak different from the 2014-2015 HPAI outbreak? 2. The importance of a Biosecurity plan to indemnity payments for HPAI. 3. Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) role in a […] |
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Northeast Harvest will host the Annual Northeast Harvest Agricultural Conference at Topsfield fairgrounds. You will have the opportunity to receive three SPRAY credits. For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE. The $20 Pre-Registration Fee Includes: Morning Coffee and Afternoon Lunch Worker Protection Standards by Laurie A Rocco - SPRAY Credit Avian Flu Update and […] |
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These meeting will give winter workshop participants the opportunity to network with one another and also provide additional time to discuss and consider their own individual farm needs as it relates to the workshop topics. Each session will have a CISA staff facilitator and a farmer Expert (Missy Bahret–Old Friends Farm, Pete Solis– Hampshire College Farm, and Gary Gemme– Harvest Farm of Whately). The topics for the meeting will be determined based on participant interest and determined as the class date gets closer. |
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“Agritourism” attractions are increasingly popular to tourists and locals alike. Have an interest in becoming part of the growing “Agritourism” trend in Massachusetts? Join us for the first in a series of workshops with successful agritourism businesses and tourism professionals on how to plan for and promote tourism at your farm. These free, half-day workshops will […] |
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Hosted by the UMass Amherst Beekeeping Club, Michael Joshin Thiele, of Gaia Bees, will help us redefine our relationship with bees and create a new paradigm of caring for bees. Participants will learn about a biodynamic approach to apiculture, the unique matrix of life of honeybees and their intricate inner organization. How can we heal […] |
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