(THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MARCH 22ND) Develop effective communication tools and explore strategies to improve our relationships with, and the well-being of farm employees. Presenter, Mary Jo Dudley of the Cornell Farmworker Program will address how to create a positive workplace and reduce communication misunderstandings including tips and tools for employers of foreign […]
The Annual Meeting for the Mass Farmers Markets Association will be held on March 22nd, 2018 at the Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester from 4:30 - 6:30pm. The Annual Meeting will include a recap of MFM's activities over the past year along with a review of forward-looking plans […]
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 […]
In today's over-saturated digital media landscape, how can you reach new audiences while cultivating loyal followers, communicate your distinction, and develop effective messaging that will inspire customers to keep coming back?
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 […]
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 […]