June 2-July 11, 2014 The Food, Farm, and Sustainability Institute at Hampshire College is an interdisciplinary academic program focusing on food production and sustainable agriculture, centered at the vibrant Hampshire College Farm Center. Over a 6-week period, students will gain hands-on work experience with the guidance of the Farm Center staff, learn through inquiry-based projects mentored […]
Meets Tues, Apr 15 & 22 from 6:30-8p; and Fri Apr 18-May 2 from 1-5pm (Fridays meet @ Just Roots/Greenfld Community Farm) Provides strategies and techniques for the beginner beekeeper. Topics include: hive construction, life cycle of the honey bee, hive management through the seasons, threats to the health and wellness of bees, diverse approaches […]
Part of the Urban Gardening series offered by Daniel Staub, a Springfield farmer. Planting, seeding and much more! Time: 6pm Seeds available for sharing, while supplies last. Sign up at our Events Calendar at www.springfieldlibrary.org, or call (413) 263-6805
The ins and outs of raising your own meat and eggs, including chickens, turkeys and pigs. If you have ever tasted fresh eggs and bacon, you know there is a huge difference in quality and taste over what you can purchase at your local grocery store. Have you ever thought about a flock of backyard […]
This workshop will focus on developing, implementing and improving systems for mechanical tractor cultivation on your small farm as well as basic tractor maintenance and equipment purchasing. It includes specific examples of various cultivation equipment and techniques used on Provider Farm. Max Taylor and his wife Kerry own and operate Provider Farm, a 15 acre […]
The Boston Public Market will be holding a series of Vendor Forums throughout the state to give producers who are interested in vending at the market an overview of the project, the application process and to answer questions. Please join us! If you are unable to attend, please send your questions to Vendor@bostonpublicmarket.org by 12pm, […]
Korean Natural Farming (KNF) is an agricultural method that encourages self-sustaining, closed loop systems through minimizing external inputs. Developed by Master Han Kyu Cho in South Korea, KNF echoes many of the principles central to Masanobu Fukuoka's Natural Farming technique as well as Permaculture. This all-day, hands-on workshop will focus on both the philosophies and […]
One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on, scouting, monitoring, placement of traps, etc. will be covered. This course will be […]