Ticket information at: http://netransitiongathering.eventbrite.com/ This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Transitioners from other initiatives and resource groups, to share skills and stories together about what works and to learn what a New England Transition Network might have to offer our local efforts. We will gather at 9:30 and begin at 10am. There will […]
CALLING ALL NORTHEAST BEGINNING FARMERS: Register now for Groundswell's Organic Livestock Intensives! Full-day workshops on organic, pasture-based livestock systems, taught by outstanding Mentor Farmers! These full-day programs are designed for the serious beginning farmer looking for in-depth instruction, hands-on training, and a chance to ask all your pesky questions! Taught by some of the best […]
CALLING ALL NORTHEAST BEGINNING FARMERS: Register now for Groundswell's Organic Livestock Intensives! Full-day workshops on organic, pasture-based livestock systems, taught by outstanding Mentor Farmers! These full-day programs are designed for the serious beginning farmer looking for in-depth instruction, hands-on training, and a chance to ask all your pesky questions! Taught by some of the best […]
October 8 Franklin Farm, Guilford, VT Extreme weather in 2013 has challenged the production and harvest of high quality forages for many dairy & livestock farmers in the Northeast. This workshop will help you plan your winter feeding strategy for optimal results, as well as implement strategies to help make up for shortages and manage […]
MDAR offers three course levels serving participants who are 1) thinking about farming, 2) gearing up to start with secure access to land, or 3) already operating Massachusetts agricultural enterprises. Our courses are not offered online because participants confirm greater benefit when they have a peer group to share ideas with over several consecutive weeks. […]
This workshop will be on the planting, mulching, matainence, storage, harvest, as well as what to do about scapes in relation to garlic.
This symposium is designed for farmers, foresters, researchers, policy makers, biochar producers and entrepreneurs, and especially students and citizens who want to learn about biochar as an alternative to fossil fuel-based fertilizers/pesticides and energy. More information and registration information here.
Visit Barstow's Longview Farm in Hadley to celebrate local, sustainable dairy farming during Open Farm Sunday. Learn about "farm to fork" sustainability, try the "World's Best Cheddar," meet your local dairy farmers (and their cows) and more! If you've ever wondered why buying local is important, visit the farm. Barstow's Longview Farm are proud member-owners of Cabot Creamery […]