This session will help you decide which grant and incentives programs might be a good fit for your farm. Learn to navigate the application processes for federal and state grant programs, as well as how to write successful grant proposals that speak to funders' priorities and make a strong case for their support. Melissa Adams […]
Join PVGrows food system job creation working group for a bring-your-own brown bag lunch gathering. See below for the agenda and to rsvp. Agenda: Tour the Franklin County CDC facilities and get to see the the shiny new IQF: Individually Quick Frozen Nitrogen Tunnel in operation. Watch a video of the machine in action here. […]
Looking for help exploring financing opportunities for your farm? This session will provide information on the range of loan programs and business assistance that farm lenders offer, how different lenders work together, and what they each look for in applicants. Presenters will include Myra Marcellin from Farm Credit East, Carrie Novak from the Farm Service […]
Topics will include growing greenhouse tomatoes, cucum8bers and greens, Connecticut grown labeling, food safety and grower to grower panel. Full program is available here. Registration deadline postmarked on or before Dec 8. Lunch provided. Contact Leanne Pundt, University of Connecticut at 860.626.6855 for more information.
This is the place to learn current SWD information, the most recent research results, and management practices. The 2015 Producers Expo will focus on other topics of importance to berry growers. Presentations by Cornell Researchers, Extension, and NYSBGA on SWD will focus on biology; management including cultural, biological and chemical/technology; early warning signs and symptoms of infestation; […]
Northeast Organic Farming Association is hosting its 28th annual Winter Conference. Come for this expansive and immersive educational experience with 60+ workshops, conferences for children and teens, exhibits, and an all-day seminar and keynote by Greg Judy, rotational grazier and carbon sequestration advocate. Registration information and Details Here.
The Mass Association of Agricultural Commissions (MAAC) is sponsoring regional Ag Com roundtables this winter. Join them in Northampon on January 10th for a roundtable co-sponsored by the Northampton Ag Commission and CISA. Please register by sending the following to MAAC, c/o Pete Westover, at westover03@comcast.net or PO Box 67, Whately, MA 01093: your name, […]
This conference brings together farm to cafeteria advocates – farmers, food service professionals, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, youth leaders and more – for a daylong event with workshops and panel discussions addressing a wide variety of farm to school topics. Details Here.