Description: Attendees of this workshop will: Learn about insect biology and use microscopy to understand how insect pests damage crops. Learn about insecticide modes of action, resistance issues in common New England pests, and how to avoid them, as well as ways to protect beneficial insects and pollinators. Get updated on recent research results in […]
Registration: Cost is $40 for each program and includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value), a Certificate of Course attendance from AFDO ($35 value), and lunch and refreshments. Registration information coming soon! The training will be held in 5 locations: When: Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 9am-5pm Where: Hotel 1620, 180 Water St., Plymouth, MA […]
The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) is thrilled to partner with Dirigo Food Safety for another food safety webinar on Wednesday, February 20th from 12:00-1:00pm. In this Q&A-style webinar Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel will discuss Dirigo Food Safety's STRIVE model, which helps businesses and their workforce feel Safe, Trained, Respected In, Valued, and Empowered, and answer your […]
Location: Click Workspace, 9 and 1/2 Market St., Northampton You are selling local meat—but are you making money? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Agriculture Marketing Specialist Matt LeRoux to find out if you are covering all your meat marketing costs—including your TIME—and bringing in a profit. In the workshop, you will learn how to develop your […]
Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series Home Orchard Pruning A Hands-on Workshop Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. led by Mr. Jon Clements and Ms. Liz Garofalo Park Hill Orchard, 82 Park Hill Rd. Easthampton, MA 01027 The joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a […]
This workshop will demonstrate the beloved New England tradition of making maple syrup at home, using the sugar bush on the grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Chris Wellens, Director of Education at BBG, will cover all aspects of maple sugaring: identifying suitable trees, the when and how of collecting sap, the boiling down process […]
Warm up this winter during this hands-on cooking class all about making simple yet flavorful soups at home. The class will emphasize utilizing common pantry items as well as botanicals. Professional cook and television personality, Anna Gershenson, will lead the class in making a thick and hearty red lentil soup, quinoa, spinach, and feta chowder, […]
Description: This workshop is Part 1 of a 2-part soils workshop, but you do not need to attend both parts. Part 2 will be held in Brattleboro, VT on February 28, 2019. Click here for information about Part 2: Soil Health, Cover Cropping, & Nutrient Management Planning. Attendees of Part 1 of this workshop will: Learn about soil […]