If you farm or own APR land, please join Commissioner Randle and the APR Stewardship Team for a webinar covering policies, guidelines and resources relevant to APR constituents. RSVP in advance, here. Please send your Q&A in advance to Kristina.Smith@mass.gov For translation/interpretation services, please submit your request to Rebecca.Davidson@mass.gov by March 26th. Requests made after […]
Non-profit agricultural stakeholders and service providers including our Federal-State Partners will be offering the Massachusetts agricultural farming community up-to-date timely resource information. The material presented will include material on services, funding information, and technical assistance programs to provide a ‘One-Stop Shopping’ resource opportunity for those that attend. The Fair’s goal is to assist in making […]
Join local GFN farmer and educator Rose Cherneff at Grow Food Northampton’s Organic Community Garden to learn about all things soil! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone figuring out how to grow food in the time of climate change. This hands-on workshop will begin with an introduction to soil health – learning how […]
This workshop is broadly geared towards farm workers and those who work in physically intensive or outdoor environments. You can expect to be guided through lessons containing a variety of movements around the theme of organizing yourself to go towards and away from the ground. This workshop also provides learning tools to introduce ease in the use […]
Calling all farm workers, farm apprentices, and agri-curious people! Western Mass/Hudson Valley CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) invites you to their 2024 season of on-farm workshops. Come see a new farm, learn new skills, meet other people interested in farming, and socialize. These visits are open to all! The first workshop is at Indian […]
This webinar will focus on the importance of addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the agriculture industry with a specific focus on farm workers and migrant workers. The webinar will discuss how GBVH impacts worker health and safety and different methods of addressing and preventing GBVH in the world of work. Speakers will include […]
Join us at Pause & Pivot Farm in Williamsburg on April 18th at 3 pm for an exclusive tour of their hydroponic container farm! Discover the innovative techniques they use to grow a diverse array of greens and herbs year-round. You’ll also get a sneak peek at their brand new woodworking operation at the farm, […]
Have you been growing cover crops year after year and still aren’t seeing soil organic matter increase? Are you tired of soil moisture swings, seeing water puddle on your fields and watching your crops and pastures dry up a few weeks later? Do you worry that you’re not getting the most out of your fertilizer […]