Seed School is a groundbreaking, six-day educational course that trains people from all walks of life to build local seed systems rooted in the ancient tradition of seed saving. Students walk away from this innovative learning experience with the knowledge and inspiration to start their own independent seed initiatives, such as community seed libraries and […]
Starting this January, Scaling Up will bring together a group of 6-18 farmers with about 4 -7 years of experience who are seeking to grow their operations and plan for long-term viability. Participants convene for a series of two-day sessions hosted at the Copake Agricultural Center in Copake, NY, in which they will refine business […]
All four classes can be taken for credit or credit-free. SCI 137 Permaculture Design (4 cr) with Abrah Dresdale Meets 1/28/14 - 5/20/14, Tues, 2-3:15p, and Thurs 12:30-4:50p Students receive the internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate with successful completion of this course. An introduction to permaculture: a practice of designing systems, modeled from ecological relationships, that respects the […]
From The Carrot Project Held in collaboration with Berkshire Grown Now is a great time to update your financials. "Ag Finance Hour" is a time to sit down with a farm business management specialist from The Carrot Project, one-on-one, to work on financial planning critical to your enterprise's success. The Carrot Project staff will hold […]
This conference offers a line-up of workshops on a wide range of topics from dairy farming to urban gardening, from food policy to business planning plus a special childrens conference, entertainment, and delicious meals made from food donated by NOFA-NY's farmers. Scholarships are available. For more information about the conference, or to register, click here.
John W. Olver Transit Center 12 Olive Street Greenfield, MA 01301 CISA, Land for Good and Franklin Regional Council of Governments have partnered to organize an upcoming Land Access Info Night that will bring farm seekers and service providers together to discuss how farmers can get on to farmland in the Valley. Professionals in the local […]
Sponsored by UConn and UMASS Extensions Ruth Hazzard or Eero Ruuttila for more information or to RSVP. Luke Doody, UMASS graduate student & Ben Weil, UMass Topic: Utilizing new technologies in storage facilities for reducing energy costs & providing ideal conditions for individual crops Ruth Hazzard, UMASS Extension Topic: Results of SARE-‐funded winter storage study for maintaining quality in carrots. Rob Johanson, Goranson Farm, Dresden, Maine Topic: Retrofiting an existing building to utilize exhaust heat from a cooler compressor to heat separate winter squash and onion storage rooms. Laura Tangerini, Tangerini […]
Ever wonder what to make with turkey thighs? Sign up for the cooking class on Sunday, February 16 at 2pm and we will teach you how to make pulled BBQ turkey and turkey thighs with red wine. Pre-registration required. Please call 978-544-3806. Space is limited. Additional turkey thighs are available for you to purchase and take […]