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 […]
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.
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 […]
NOFA Mass and Heifer International present: Succeeding with Grass-Fed Beef:Human Health, Carbon Sequestration, and Farm Viability Register online or via mail by October 20 Would you like to build the health of your soil; produce great meat; improve your family’s health; and combat climate change? You can do all of this—and make a profit—by raising […]
Sponsored by USDA NRCS, UMass Extension, and the Conservation Districts serving Berkshire, Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Bristol Counties. This FREE program will feature: Featured speaker: Ray Archuleta (Ray the Soil Guy), Agronomist & Soil Health Educator USDA NRCS UMass graduate student, Julie Stultz Fine, on the economics of soil health, the benefits of deep zone […]
If you’re exploring the idea of adding berries and bramble fruits to your farm, this course will help you consider all the aspects of this decision, from varieties and site selection all the way through profit potential and marketing. Target Audience This course will be especially helpful if you are exploring the possibilities of growing […]
Northeast dairy producers are invited to participate in a webinar that will cover the Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) and the decision tool available to producers. This webinar is hosted by Farm Credit East, in conjunction with NEDPA, New York Farm Bureau and Cornell Pro-Dairy. It is free to participate, but must register in advance. Registration and […]
Come to the grand opening of the new farm retail store for 10% off all inventory on top of additional savings. There will be Rolled Rib Roast, Whole Tenderloin, or Fresh Pork Shoulder, and check for deals on Strip and Sirloin Steaks! We'll also have chili made from our 100% grass-fed beef, cider, and donuts, […]