Nursery and greenhouse plant production can maximize ecological processes and practices. This technical yet informal workshop explores how growers can create a sustainable, safe, and successful operation by mimicking and building on natural systems.
*PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. This meeting has been moved to Greenfield Community College’s Stinchfield Lecture Hall due to high interest.* The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG), MA Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA), and CISA invite you to this workshop for farmers, local officials, and others. Growing and […]
Wildlife biologist Allan Savory, originator of Holistic Management and Holistic Planned Grazing (aka Adaptive Multi-paddock Grazing), will be in Keene, New Hampshire on Friday, September 21st, to celebrate Stonewall Farm becoming a member of the Savory Institute’s Global Hub Network. As you may know, Savory’s revolutionary insights enable humanity to swiftly restore ecological health and […]
Join us at The Larson Farm to hear about Rich and Cynthia Larsons’ experiences with all grass fed dairy production. Established in 1977, The Larson Farm dairy herd is 100% grass fed, all A2A2 genetics, and is certified organic and also certified 100% grass fed by PCO. They sell grass fed beef, raw milk and […]
Warm Colors Apiary is a 2018 Local Hero Awardee in part, because of their commitment to educating the community about the world of beekeeping through workshops and multi-day classes. From the curious enthusiast to the serious beekeeper, Dan and Bonita have hosted people on their farm since the turn of the 21st century. Please join […]
Join experts from Franklin County and greater Massachusetts to learn the basics about using community and commercial kitchens. Thinking of turning pounds of tomatoes into sauce for donation to a local food pantry? Pickling lots garden veggies? Starting your own food business? Does your town have a school or church kitchen that could be shared […]
Speed Marketing Plan Workshop & Speed Trading! Speed Marketing Plan Workshop: 10:00am-12:00pm A Speed Marketing Plan is the Fastest Way to Increase Sales Want to increase sales for your farm or food business? Get more accounts? Attract more CSA subscribers? Do you have a plan for how to achieve your goals? A marketing plan works […]
Thanks to support from the federal Food and Drug Administration, FRCOG is able to offer this low-cost certification for people working in food establishments in the member towns of the FRCOG's Cooperative Public Health Service health district. Member towns are Buckland, Charlemont, Conway, Deerfield, Gill, Hawley, Heath, Leyden, Monroe, Rowe & Shelburne. Others may register […]