The deadline for the APR program SARA grant (Round 3) is Monday, March 20. Funding up to $25,000 may be used to conduct a survey to resolve an APR boundary […]

Presented by the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Register here Informational webinar on the Healthy Incentives Program for farmers and market managers. Join the […]

Instructors: Lisa McKeag, UMass Extension Educator & Michael Botelho, MDAR Commonwealth Quality Program Director Co-sponsored by UMass Extension, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and Wegman’s. Cost is $35 REGISTER HERE: […]

USDA has continued funding through May 2017 to assist direct marketing farmers and farmers markets join the SNAP program by providing free equipment to qualified farmers and farmers markets. The […]

Growing the Local Food Market: a mini-conference for Farms, CSAs and Farmers’ Markets
Come for an afternoon of networking, training and resource-sharing.
Thursday, March 23, 2:00-7:00 PM
Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker St, Lenox MA

Raspberries are among the favorite fruits grown in home gardens and offer some of the most challenges to gardeners. There are many types of ‘bramble’ fruit including summer red, yellow or black raspberries, blackberries, and fall bearing types of all colors. Each has a somewhat unique growth habit and requires specialized pruning to be most successful. This workshop will provide information on all types of raspberries and an opportunity for hands-on pruning for participants to gain confidence in pruning their own plants at home. You’ll learn about tool maintenance and sharpening, too. Bring your own tools or use theirs.

Led by Ms. Sonia Schloemann.

Presented by the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, who will be holding several informational webinars over the coming weeks, so you can learn more […]