RESCHEDULED: This workshop has been moved to February 16th due to snow. Part 2, originally scheduled for Feb 16th, will be rescheduled. In this highly participative workshop, we will learn […]
Mark your calendar! The Amherst Food Co-op is hosting it's second membership building event, an evening of music, food, and community on Friday, February 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 867 […]
This woodlot management workshop is meant to empower owners of small woodlots to start a management program of their own.
David Cantieni will share his personal experience of living in the woods for the last 30 years and his journey of forest stewardship. He’ll discuss and demonstrate how to do a forest assessment, with emphasis on species diversity, canopy openness, aesthetics, wildlife habitat, and timber quality. David will dive into economic considerations of forest management including regional timber markets, selling cordwood, and more. There will also be discussion of scale-appropriate tools and technology to aid you in your forestry work.
This workshop also includes a hands-on demonstration of some tools of the trade: chainsaws, chokers, peavies, and more. You’ll also get to watch David demonstrate how he bucks up his logs.
Little Brook Farm Camp is a children’s educational program that takes place on a small family farm in Sunderland. The farm owner and camp director is a DOE certified educator […]
Looking for an easy hot meal for the whole family? Join Barstow's Longview Farm on Tuesday, February 21 between 4pm and 7pm for their first ever Winter Dinner! The menu […]
Looking for help exploring financing opportunities for your farm? This session will provide information on the range of loan programs and business assistance that farm lenders and service providers offer, […]
Richard Wiswall's experience from farming full time for the last 35 years, coupled with his thirst for appropriate farm business strategies, gives a hard-to-find authenticity to his workshops. Richard will lead this full day workshop focused on making a profit, record keeping strategies, building budgets, and improved financial management for your farm. Beginning and seasoned farmers alike will benefit, and share in some eye opening results. Registration required.
Note: this workshop has been rescheduled for February 22nd. For most of us, conflict can be a loaded word; it’s something we shy away from. Disagreements will arise on the […]