Make a simple cheese in your own kitchen. Learn of the equipment, supplies, and basic techniques used in making most types of cheese. Participants will learn to make 2-3 types of cheese, including fresh mozzarella from start to finish. Then take home instructions and a set of ingredients to make a batch or two at home. This workshop is for beginners, and participants will learn by doing. Space is limited. Members: $25 Non-members: $35.
Fruit and vegetable growers interested in learning about produce safety and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule are invited to attend this course to learn about produce safety best practices, key parts of the Produce Safety Rule requirements, and how these requirements will be enforced in MA through MDAR’s Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP). This course is one way to satisfy the Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’
A hands-on exploration of the world of herbal extractions. Straddle the line between food and medicine. We will learn to make three categories of herbal extractions: infused oils, infused vinegars, and tinctures. The class will make a spiced bitters tincture that will serve as both a health-supporting digestive aid and a warming remedy for a cold winter's day. Supplies Fee $20 Members: $15; Non-Members: $25.
Leah Penniman from Soul Fire Farm is a woman of color, educator, farmer, writer and food justice activist. She will speak about the intersection of Black Lives Matter and food justice, land and food as tools to end mass incarceration, and how gender influences this dynamic. Find more information here
In collaboration with MDAR and UMass we will go over how to create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and how to train your staff as it relates to Food Safety and the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Gary Gemme of Harvest Farm of Whately will talk about some of […]
Join CISA at the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10 for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos, activities for kids, music, and more, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you weekly at this market. Workshops All Day: Sam Coates of Backyard Bread Bread […]
We will cover federal and state labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. CLF’s Legal Services Food Hub will present resources for understanding how to comply with regulations, as well as how laws protect both workers and farm owners. Location: Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center, Room 303, 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke Presenter: Attorney John […]
Join the Franklin County Young Professionals for a panel discussion to bring awareness to food insecurity in Franklin County. Hear from Congressman Jim McGovern about his work to fight hunger on a federal level as well local leaders that are working every day, right here, to ensure food equality for all. This discussion is for […]