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 […]
Have a passion for organic farming, backyard gardening and food justice? Join us at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst on August 14-16, 2015 for a weekend of workshops and fun, strengthening and transforming the food system and our communities! This year's theme is "Healing the Climate, Healing Ourselves: Regeneration through Microbiology." Choose from 144 workshops in […]
The University of Massachusetts Extension has been funded by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional Development Grant (2014-2017) to provide educational opportunities to Agricultural Service Providers and Farmers in Soil Health topics. Hotze Winja, Chemist, Crop & Pest Services, Massachusetts Department of Agriculture will provide an update on the Nutrient Management Regulations going into effect on December […]
Correct weed identification is an important first step in the development of an effective weed management program. Using a classroom presentation, potted weed herbarium and weed walk, UMass Extension Specialist Randy Prostak will help participants enhance their grassy weed identification skills. Feel free to bring a weed or two to identify. Workshop held rain or […]
Tom Morris, University of Connecticut Professor, Plant Science will present methods of different soil extractions and tests, with a focus on those appropriate for New England soils. With his experience in field research on nitrogen and phosphorous, Tom will present Agricultural service providers with a basic understanding of the chemistry of Phosphorous in the soil, how it behaves, […]
If you use hot water year round and are wondering if installing a solar hot water system might be an affordable and practical option, join us at Atlas Farm to learn about solar thermal applications for farms. Gerry Palano of MDAR will discuss solar thermal technology, applications, and funding opportunities. Gideon Porth will discuss his […]
This is a two-day, hands-on class designed to educate and empower current and future users of agricultural tractors and farm equipment. This class will discuss how tractors are designed to work; how to operate them safely and effectively; and how to perform regular and basic maintenance tasks. Price: $90 for NOFA members $100 for non-members $50 for UVM Ground Work farmers Pre-registration […]