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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Christine Hatch, UMass Extension Assistant Professor, Geosciences, and Benjamin Warner, UMass PostDoc, Geosciences will present the latest science on “diagnosing streams” and provide best practices for farm and forest land managers to protect their land from the effects of stream flooding. Their goal is to help agriculture, forestry, and rural communities develop greater resiliency during extreme weather events. […]
In this series, learn to identify and scout fruit and vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you whether you are a beginner, experienced, organically certified or not! We will walk farm fields with Extension Educators and farmers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont to learn how each farm is practicing IPM. Bring a […]
In this series, learn to identify and scout fruit and vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you whether you are a beginner, experienced, organically certified or not! We will walk farm fields with Extension Educators and farmers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont to learn how each farm is practicing IPM. Bring a […]
Come get clarity about the many grants and incentives available to help you implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on your farm! Wally Czajkowski of Plainville Farm will show us improvements he has made and discuss his experiences getting funding. Gerry Palano from MDAR will talk about Ag Energy grants. The Center for EcoTechnology […]
Are you a food, beverage or hospitality small business owner? Are you looking for marketing, packaging, legal, financial or sales and distribution advice? We can help! Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Accion are excited to host a Speed Coaching event in Springfield, MA! The event will kick off with a networking reception at 6:00. During […]