There are central elements of a business plan that you take away and continue to change daily, weekly, or seasonally. Any system of record-keeping and operations you develop to get […]
Are you considering Animal Welfare Approved, Certified Humane, and Global Animal Partnership certification for your farm? Join the Farm Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) on February 2 @ 12 noon EST to learn more. […]
Cost: NOFA/MOFGA Member - $75 Non-member - $95 An Intensive On Innovative Management Tools for Growers Using Heated and Unheated High Tunnels Lunch option available for additional $10 or bring […]
USDA has continued funding through May 2017 to assist direct marketing farmers and farmers markets join the SNAP program by providing free equipment to qualified farmers and farmers markets. The […]
The Franklin County Community Development Corporation is excited to offer a unique opportunity for those starting, or interesting in starting, food businesses. Product Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept will be […]
Do you have questions about overwintering your birds? Please join the Farm Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) on Thursday, February 9 @ 6pm EST! Nicholas Choate-Batchelder of Midnight Sun Farm, and Alex Needham […]
A Department of Labor (DOL) Investigator will join us in the morning to clarify labor laws in Massachusetts pertaining to agricultural workers. After they leave, get an informative presentation and ask questions of Frank Diluna a seasoned agricultural lawyer, and finally, work with Kristen Wilmer from CISA to develop tools such as an Employee Handbook and improve communication strategies to fit the needs of your employees.
What is the Farmers’ Market Teach-In? The purpose of the day is two-fold. The “teach-in” element gets our students thinking about local food: how it’s produced, distributed, and valued within […]