Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary, weather permitting. Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road Stockbridge, MA 01262 For more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ Or Phone: 413-298-3926 Or […]
Come and learn about the solidarity economy, which seeks to build an economy that serves people and planet. It's a framework, a global movement, and a broad set of practices that align with its values of solidarity, democracy, equity, sustainability and pluralism (not a one size fits all model). A huge foundation of solidarity economy […]
Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only official FDA-recognized produce safety training to help growers implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and understand their responsibilities under new Federal regulations. Whether you have a farm that is fully covered by the law or a small, exempt farm […]
Farm Credit East is pleased to sponsor the Farmer Veteran Coalition's Fellowship Fund webinar to be held Wednesday, 2/13, at 5:30 PM EST. This Fund provides small grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000 to assist beginning veteran farmers. This webinar will answer questions regarding the application process. Fellowship Fund Manager Rachel Petitt will review the application for […]
Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only official FDA-recognized produce safety training to help growers implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and understand their responsibilities under new Federal regulations. Whether you have a farm that is fully covered by the law or a small, exempt farm […]
Most beekeepers lose some colonies every year and will need replacement colonies. Raising your own nucs allows the beekeeper to accomplish several things at the same time: swarming can be controlled, varroa mites can be partially managed, and great replacement colonies and queens can be produced with minimal investment. It also is a very enjoyable […]
Saturday, February 16th, 1:00-4:00 PM Laughing Dog Farm, Gill, MA This is an intro-level class for any inspired grower, chef or "foodie" seeking to reliably produce amazing, nutrient-dense food, around the calendar, on small, backyard plots, rooftops, in containers, passive solar hoophouses, etc., under a variety of "marginal" and real-life conditions. Inspired both by permaculture […]
Join Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming for this two-part tutorial on Google Earth! Google Earth for Farmers Webinar and Workshop, 2/18 & 3/28 Part I: Online Tutorial: Monday, February 18 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Join in person at our office or online via Zoom with a good internet connection) Register: Click Here Google Earth is […]