Register here! Join UMass Extension, CISA, and UVM Extension for a climate-themed twilight meeting at Kitchen Garden Farm in Sunderland, MA! Lilly Israel and Max Traunstein will give a tour of Kitchen Garden Farm's postharvest and food production facilities, and discuss how the farm is considering climate change and food safety in its operations. Chris […]
¡Regístrese aquí! Únase a uno de los tres próximos seminarios virtuales que ofrecerán una descripción general del Programa de Agricultura y Promoción Climáticamente Inteligentes, liderado por Pasa Agricultura Sostenible. Los socios del proyecto regional del noreste de Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), NOFA-MA, NOFA-VT, Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust y Maine Farmland Trust explicarán el […]
Fall Farmland Workshops Co-hosted by SEMAP and Land for Good: Date: October 24, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM Register here! Do you want to partner with a farmer and explore your land's potential? Join us as we discuss the challenges farmers face in accessing affordable farmland and the importance of leased land. We'll cover […]
Seeds of Solidarity Farm and Education Center, Orange MA Sunday Oct 27, 10am to 5pm. Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms. Are you a farmer or market gardener seeking to start or transition to no-till methods that use simple tools, build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, promote climate resilience and increase your connection to […]
Fall Farmland Workshops Co-hosted by SEMAP and Land for Good: Register here! Leasing is essential for many farmers, offering opportunities but also presenting challenges and risks. A well-written lease is key to setting clear expectations and building a solid relationship with landowners. We will explore the key components of farmland leases and discuss how they […]
This workshop and gathering is for farmers interested in producing compost for on-farm use and those who want to explore the process for gaining approval to sell their compost as “approved for organic farm use.” We’ll cover bed preparation for quality crops, including the farm-made compost, and we’ll review soil test reports, analyzing soil test […]
Register here! This webinar will provide farmers and technical service providers with guidance on the selection of heat tolerant crop varieties and crop planting schedules adapted to changing climate trends and increased temperatures. Crops adapted to warmer and wetter temperatures can reduce the risks associated with extreme weather events. Join CISA and Sue Scheufele from […]
Register here! In this webinar, Caro Roszell of American Farmland Trust will discuss the impact and associated risks of increasing year-round temperatures and extreme heat on soil moisture, nutrient levels, and other elements of soil quality. The workshop will examine the potential threats of heat to the long-term productivity of Massachusetts farms, and will highlight […]