We are excited to share an upcoming free workshop designed to help farmers and market managers strengthen their marketing and boost sales at farmers markets. Hosted by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, this online session will highlight the most essential marketing tools and strategies for a successful market season. 📅 Date: January 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00–2:30pm […]
The Northampton Agricultural Commission would like to invite you to the 2026 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference on Saturday January 31st from 9am to noon at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library in Northampton. Doors open at 8:30am and there will be coffee and baked goods. We'll have two great speakers presenting: Russell […]
February 5: Small Business Setup & Taxes Noon – 1 pm Attorney Andrew Kraus, Opticliff Law & CPA Mike Perna, Flying Point Advisors As an early-stage farm or food business owner, you recognize that running a business has certain legal and tax related implications. Learn high-level information about legal and tax requirements for maintaining a […]
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures is excited to invite you to a free virtual workshop for farmers and farmers market managers interested in using Point of Sale (POS) data to increase daily sales and make more informed decisions at farmers markets. 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00–2:30pm 📍 Location: Zoom 🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QZ2uNZikTNKInAbzux8Lzw […]
Register here for this free virtual workshop, part of CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. Conflict doesn’t tend to resolve itself, and when left unaddressed, the consequences for your farm can be far-reaching. In this session, we explore common sources of conflict on the farm, our different styles of dealing with conflict, and how […]
February 12: Exploring H-2A Noon – 1 pm Attorney Chloe Johnson, Farm Commons The H-2A Visa Program makes it possible for farmers to bring in citizens of other countries for agricultural work in the United States. With a tight labor market, the visa program is experiencing a lot of growth – farmers who have never […]
When: Friday, February 13, 2026, 2pm to 4pm Where: Brigham Hill Community Farm, Community Harvest Project, 37 Wheeler Rd, N. Grafton, MA 01536 Registration: REGISTER HERE - This event is free to attend but please register in advance Extreme weather and other risks to the stability of farm businesses have taken a toll on Massachusetts' […]
Dormant season pruning of fruit trees is one of the best tools farmers and gardeners have in maintaining and optimizing orchard and fruit tree health! It is also one of the most peaceful and pleasant outdoor tasks during the colder months. Join us for a deep dive on apple tree pruning and care this February […]