This year, Barstow’s Longview Farm will be offering a free walking farm tour with a focus toward climate. We will visit our anaerobic digester, that converts food waste and cow manure into green energy and stand in a bunk silo and consider how dairy farms keep land open in our community. Then we will check […]
This event will feature some of UMass Dining local farm partners with meet your farmers special sampling stations, a special menu that celebrates local ingredients, and engagement about the importance of supporting the regional food system. This event is open to the public. Buffet Dinner is $21; if cost is a barrier contact Kathy Wicks […]
Support CISA by enjoying a meal at The Skinny Pancake in Hadley! Did you know that Skinny Pancake’s mission is to keep food dollars circulating in the local economy? With Vermont roots, we’re delighted to welcome them to The Valley as another Local Hero restaurant keen on supporting surrounding farms! Bring your friends and family […]
As the climate changes, western Mass is expected to have more days with temperatures in the 90s, new pests, wetter springs, more intense rain events, and decreased soil moisture during the summer. We’re channeling our climate anxiety into efforts to build our soils and increase our biodiversity to make our farm more resilient–-join us for […]
The Portal to the Future highlights some of the ways that art, food, small-scale farming, renewable energy, smart transportation, care for the land, and hand skills all contribute to community-building and local resilience. The festival came up with the idea to create this space to house what we call the “Energy Tent” – a place […]
Wheel-view Farm in Shelburne Falls produces high-quality, pastured, grass-fed beef and has an impressive view and fascinating farm museum. Raising beef on pasture and hay as opposed to grain is an important practice that reduces emissions and supports animal health and welfare. Please come and enjoy some time to see the view, the museum, and […]
2nd Annual Just Roots Hootenanny Fundraiser Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 7–10 PM Just Roots — 28 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield, MA Come celebrate community and the local harvest at the second annual Just Roots Hootenanny in our historic barn! We’ll have live local music from the Celebration Brass Band of Vermont, dancing, complimentary snacks and wood-fired […]