Learn how public policy is developed at the state level and how to impact decision making by elected officials. While this workshop will focus on food access, the skills learned will be applicable to any public policy issue. Free and open to the public Bishop Marshall Center at St. Michael’s Cathedral, 260 State St., Springfield […]
Presented by the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Register here Informational webinar on the Healthy Incentives Program for farmers and market managers. Join the meeting: https://join.me/425-587-159 On a computer, use any browser. Nothing to download. On a phone or tablet, launch the join.me app and enter meeting code: 425-587-159 […]
Grants are great for exploring and expanding new markets, building alt-energy structures, and exploring farm viability. Determine if a grant is the right source for you. This presentation will help you understand, develop, and submit successful grant applications. We will discuss a wide range of grants as well as a more detailed presentation of SARE […]
Instructors: Lisa McKeag, UMass Extension Educator & Michael Botelho, MDAR Commonwealth Quality Program Director Co-sponsored by UMass Extension, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and Wegman’s. Cost is $35 REGISTER HERE: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1968514 Please contact Lisa McKeag at lmckeag@umass.edu or 413-577-3976 for more information Price includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value), a Certificate of Course […]
USDA has continued funding through May 2017 to assist direct marketing farmers and farmers markets join the SNAP program by providing free equipment to qualified farmers and farmers markets. The National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP) has created MarketLink, an online solution to an expedited application process, nationally negotiated rates for SNAP, debit […]
Growing the Local Food Market: a mini-conference for Farms, CSAs and Farmers’ Markets
Come for an afternoon of networking, training and resource-sharing.
Thursday, March 23, 2:00-7:00 PM
Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker St, Lenox MA
Learn the art and craft of making aged sharp cheeses using mesophilic cultures with veteran farmer and cheese artisan Clifford Hatch. Using grass-fed, pastured milk from his family farm, Cliff will take you on hands-on journey through all the stages of making favorites like Cheddar and lesser-known hard cheeses like Caerphilly, Dunlop, or Wensleydale.
What role do native plants and their pollinators play in the stability of our food and other agricultural systems? Join the New England Wild Flower Society for a day-long symposium to discuss the interactions between native plants, pollinators, and food crops. Learn how farmers are using native plants to increase their crop production, what programs […]