Nursery and greenhouse plant production can maximize ecological processes and practices. This technical yet informal workshop explores how mimicking and building on natural systems can create a sustainable, safe, and successful operation. Program Code: HOR4082 Instructor: Alexis Doshas Fee: $46 (Member) / $56 (Nonmember) Limit: 16 Certificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD CEU: MALP MCLP: 1; MNLA MCH: […]
See firsthand how dairy robotics can help to deliver a safe, consistent, and nutritious product all while providing exceptional cow comfort 24/7/365. Presenter: Dave Patteson, FMS-Farm Management Support for Lely Robotics Vermont & Albany. Full details.
Wagon tour. Lean what cropping considerations farmers make: the cow and her diet, land availability, soil type, tillage practices, seed selection (including GMO’s), herbicide applications, and harvesting methods. Full details.
From June through September on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6pm, visit Diemand Farm for chicken, brisket and turkey legs as well as smoked baby back ribs and Pekarski's sausage. Each meal comes with an entree, your choice of two sides, cornbread, watermelon, and a drink. Items are also available a […]
The ninth annual Slow Living Summit will take place in Brattleboro, Vermont on Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7 2019. Presented by Strolling of the Heifers and Windham Grows, the Summit’s focus is “The Future of Women in Food Entrepreneurship” and its goal is to bring together diverse entrepreneurs in the farm and food […]
New to the world of native plants? There’s no better way to observe the progression of spring blooming natives than at the Society's properties. In this class, we learn about New England’s native plants through key identification features of flowers, growth patterns, family characteristics, and pollinators and their ecological habitats. Bring a hand lens and […]
A weekend of fun and education for the whole family, built around the world-famous, agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade. Come down to Brattleboro’s historic Main Street and dance to the MOOOsic on Saturday, June 8! The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp with scores of lovable heifer calves - groomed, decorated and led […]
Join us at the Spring biannual Greater Quabbin Food Alliance meeting on June 7th! Come share your ideas with the community, learn about local projects, and join a network of farmers, businesses, and organizations working to strengthen local food economies. Agenda: 8:30 AM: Coffee, pastries and informal networking. 9:00 AM -12:00 PM: Welcome, lightning talks, […]