The Agricultural Justice Project will hold a three day training for Food Justice Certification (FJC) for reviewers and inspectors in Deerfield, MA, April 2 – 5, 2018 at Woolman Hill Conference Center. Please register now to participate! The training is for organic certification staff, organic inspectors and representatives of worker organizations who would like to participate in implementing Food […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are holding regional meetings for our HIP partners and retailers. In February, you received notification from DTA regarding the upcoming suspension of the Healthy Incentives Program. We know that the HIP suspension impacts retailers in a more nuanced manner and hope […]
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources have teamed up to present a series of Craft Beverage Workshops to support the Commonwealth's craft beverage industry. Geared toward Massachusetts producers of beer, wine, cider, and spirits, the event will focus on marketing practices and brand strategies designed to attract […]
Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own direct marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 workshops is designed […]
Kick off the spring season at Breakfast at The Bank with Lisa Limont, Food Sourcing Specialist, at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Participate in an informative discussion with Lisa about the history of the Food Bank’s farm in Hadley, the food bank’s investment in local agriculture, and their long-standing commitment and partnership with local […]
Your woods are important to you, to your community, and to the environment. Collectively, the forests of Massachusetts provide us with many benefits, including purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, space for wildlife and people to roam, wood to build and heat our homes, plus a beautiful backdrop as we drive […]
Attendees will dig deep on the urgent and timely topics of immigration, food access, and land access through a series of speakers and discussions. Join the PVGrows Network to learn from local and regional efforts and craft strategies for action. Keynote speakers from Vermont’s Migrant Justice will discuss their work, which builds the voice, capacity, […]
With Tonianne of FoodLove! $65 includes all materials, demonstration, and a vegetarian lunch Come de-stress, find your creative side, and learn how mindfulness can help you chose and prepare some delicious, healthy meals while you enjoy a few hours in support of your good health. Here are the major topics we'll explore together: Mindfulness, where it came from, […]