The Hartsbrook School, in conjunction with the Sojourner Branch of ASA in the Pioneer Valley, invite you to a workshop with Nicki Robb, Director of The Land Stewardship Program at Hartsbrook. In this workshop, we will explore the role that a home-made compost pile has in the larger picture of soil health and discuss the […]
Register here! Join CISA for a remote heat safety training for farmers, farm managers and crew leaders. Although farmers have always dealt with hot days, climate trends show we can expect more frequent extreme heat events in our region, bringing increased health risks to farm crews. This webinar will cover strategies for monitoring heat risk, […]
Farmers! Please join us for an afternoon of relaxation and self-care. Space is limited, registration required! Please RSVP to alyssa@berkshiregrown.org or register here. Workshops: Yoga & Breathwork Class with Ciana Barnaba, Certified Yoga Instructor & Breathwork Facilitator: A relaxed 1.5 hour movement session with techniques for energizing the body and helping to down-regulate a stressed […]
Field Walk at Bardwell Farm: Hatfield, MA on June 12 WHEN: June 12, 4:30-6:00 pm | Refreshments provided WHERE: Bardwell Farm, 49 Main St., Hatfield MA 01038 Join American Farmland Trust at Bardwell Farm where Harrison Bardwell will talk about the evolution of their planting system for cucurbits, lessons learned from no-till trials and how […]
Soil Health Field Walk: No Till and Microbial Layers: Hadley, MA on June 18 WHEN: June 18, 4 pm – 6:30 pm | Refreshments provided WHERE: Astarte Farm, 123 West St., Hadley, MA 01035 Join American Farmland Trust and NOFA-MA at Astarte Farm, where we’ll be reviewing soil management techniques, complemented by revealing their microscopic allies. […]
Many of us dream of transforming old, depleted fields into thriving orchards and productive agroforestry systems filled with nut- and fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. But how can we ensure our saplings get the best possible start and establish healthy, resilient ecosystems? One key step is investing in your soil’s Indigenous Microorganisms (IMOs). These essential microbes […]
Join us for this opportunity to see what organic soil care can look like on a detailed and scientific level, in conjunction with the unique array of specialty crops from Hilltop Farm & Fiber Arts. If you’ve felt the itch to grow something other than vegetables, this is a great time to learn about growing […]