This program for commercial growers of greenhouse crops will include a lecture to review the basics of diagnostic plant pathology followed by a hands-on workshop using diagnostic test kits for viruses and root diseases of greenhouse crops. We will also use microscopes to view fungal root pathogens such as Thielaviopsis, Rhizoctonia and Pythium and foliar […]
The Springfield Food Policy Council presents a Community Garden Workshop on how community gardens run. The workshop will focus on leadership tricks, gardening rules and management issues, and identifying resources. Stop by if you are a current community gardener, interested in starting a community garden, or simply looking for more opportunities to garden! Food and […]
This comprehensive garden planning, greenhouse construction and growing practices workshop will be held on two consecutive Sundays, March 23rd and March 30th, from 10am-4pm. For more information and to register visit: http://justroots.org/events/plan-build-grow/ In this workshop you will learn how to create a garden plan including short and long-term fertility management, crop planning, and growing practices […]
On March 26, agriculture will once again take center stage at the State House in Boston, Massachusetts. Agriculture Day is the one day a year where farmers come together to focus legislative attention on our industry. While it is a celebration that recognizes the hard work and many diverse products produced across the Commonwealth; it […]
Meets Weds, Mar 26 & Apr 9 from 6-8:30pm; and Sat Mar. 29 & Apr. 12 fom 10a-3p (Saturdays meet at Laughing Dog Farm, Gill) Explores strategies for extending growing seasons into the fall and winter. Topics include: hoophouses, coldframes, raised beds, mulch, managing seasonal crops, frost proofing, cold hardy crops, early spring greenhouse management, […]
Resources for Massachusetts Poultry Producers. Agenda includes Opening Remarks: MDAR Commissioner Greg Watson, Introduction of Contact Reps. for the Massachusetts AI response plan, MA/NE Poultry News; Overview of Salmonella pullorum reactor cases, Intro to understanding GMO’s, 2014 Feed Report, Rodent life cycle & control methods, along with open discussion on current events, questions and concerns. […]
Planning for the 2014 market season is underway and what better time than now to meet with other market managers to share how you operate your market, marketing ideas, vendor needs, EBT usage, increasing SNAP transactions, market structure, and much more. CISA is holding this meeting to give Market Managers and Steering Committee members the opportunity […]
Many people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting – they are not grown from seed. For horticultural enthusiasts, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a hands-on workshop on “bench grafting” and “cleft grafting” of apple trees. Other grafting techniques will be discussed. […]