Tour the greenhouses at Nasami Farm to see how common pests are successfully managed with biological controls—intentionally released insects, mites, nematodes, and micro-organisms—instead of pesticides. Scout for some of these beneficial bugs and their prey. Learn about the grisly fate of an aphid that encounters a predatory wasp. Bring a hand lens and sun protection.
At Capitol Community College, downtown Hartford, CT, July 27-30, 2017. The conference was last in New England 10 years ago!! This year: Longer workshops on Thursday afternoon Network Reception at the elegant Society Room Thursday evening Mark Winne, national Food Policy Council consultant, founder Hartford and Connecticut Food Policy Councils Workshops covering cutting edge horticulture […]
This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners, teachers, growers, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! Are you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health […]
Ice Cream Ride Registration is open! Register Here The River Valley Ice Cream Ride blends the best of summertime fun - bikes, gorgeous roads and ice cream. And, it supports Pioneer Valley organizations working to strengthen our communities, build our agricultural economy and enhance biking in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts! Whether you're a daily cyclist […]
Just Roots is so excited to be teaming up with our friends from the Wheelhouse food truck to present a Just Roots Sunday farm dinner! Wheelhouse is using all fresh local ingredients from Just Roots to design a beautiful menu that diners can choose from a la carte, or as a full coursed meal! And […]
Join us for an evening of local food, drink, and fun! SEMAP and TLI present our twist on the traditional farm to table dinner, 3rd Annual Farm to Tapas. The most fun and delicious summer event on the South Coast! We've invited over a dozen local restaurants and caterers (all sourcing local ingredients, of course) […]
This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners, teachers, growers, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! Are you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health […]
At last! Our greenhouse/barn is going up! With the support of all of our Barnraiser backers and friends, we finally have a foundation in place and all the materials we need to raise the first key structure for our budding nut farm. Many of you have asked us whether we'd have any more work parties […]