This is a one-of-a-kind Permaculture Design Certification course (PDC) offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on ecological design experience, while studying with leading permaculture designers from the northeast, and immersing in life at the world-renowned Sirius EcoVillage (a leading demonstration site for sustainable living). Studying permaculture at this eco-village offers you a chance to witness […]
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Would you like to: - Learn to identify turf damaging diseases common in the Northeast? - Better understand turf disease biology and life cycles? - Make informed, responsible, and IPM-based management decisions? - Effectively manage the potential for disease resistance to fungicides? UMass Turf Pathologist Geunhwa Jung will lead this session, […]
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Come explore the research farm and learn about current research projects. Topics that will be discussed include: Organic fertility: Frank Mangan, Zoraia Barros, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros GAP Certification: Zoraia Barros, Frank Mangan, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros Pig and Vegetable Intercropping: Frank Mangan, Zoraia Barros, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros Jilò (scarlet eggplant) […] |
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Perennial plant expert, John Root, will be at the Amherst Wednesday Farmers' Market at Kendrick Park on Wednesday, July 30 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm at the Grow Food Amherst booth, to answer your questions about edible perennial gardening and landscaping. For more information and directions, click here. For more on John, see his webpage. Hope to see you […] |
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Join Prospect Meadow Farm to celebrate their 3rd anniversary! Those attending can take guided tours and hay rides, interact with barnyard animals and do arts and crafts. Live music will be provided by The Endless, a band of ServiceNet staff members and client, and Carinae, a Hadley-based band. Snacks will be provided and desserts will be […] |
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GTC expects to take possession of its new site at 200 and 206 Walnut St. (between Atwood and James Streets) on July 10th. Both lots are currently in very bad shape, and will require a lot of hard work, resources and care to become the vibrant center for growing and learning that we envision. We […]
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Whole Foods Market in Hadley presents the second annual In the Field and Under the Sky - A Farm-to-Table Dinner to benefit CISA, at Enterprise Farm in Whately. Please join us for this not-to-be-missed festive event! Come enjoy locally grown food prepared by top chefs, gorgeous farm scenery, music by MilkBottle, and craft beer and […] |
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The Greenfield Public Library will be presenting three programs this summer as part of our emerging First Wednesday Speaker Series, to be held on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the LeVanway Room. :: On August 6, the library will welcome Ron Krupp, who will be speaking on the […] |
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Naturalist and Edible plant expert John Root will lead an edible plants walk at Ogonowski Farm prior to the Farm Tour. Learn how to identify nutritious and delicious edible wild plants. Distinguishing characteristics, seasons of availability, methods of preparation, and medicinal uses will be presented. This event is for all ages and admission is free. […] |
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With 150+ workshops, live entertainment, dinner meet-ups, conferences for children and teens, farm tours, and much more, we hope you can join us for this fun and engaging weekend in Amherst, Massachusetts. Workshop topics include farming, gardening, land care, nutrition and food politics. We're also offering full and half day pre-conferences and 100+ exhibitors. Scholarships, […]
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While permaculture design practices are typically applied to creating productive homes and agricultural land, permaculture design ethics and principles, when applied at the broader scales of community, regional, and urban planning, have a great impact on creating a human environment with ecological integrity. Starting with a clear understanding of the mistakes and challenges inherent in […]
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These free ‘Solidarity Saturday’ tours are hosted by founders and farmers Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib. They feature Seeds of Solidarity’s solar greenhouses, no-till cardboard methods for abundant low maintenance gardens, solar electric and hot water systems, energy efficient buildings, and youth and community programs that Grow Food Everywhere! There is no cost or pre-registration. […] |
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Part of the Homesteading = Resilience workshop series, this workshop will teach you the basics of canning, fermenting and food preservation. Find out more information and register here. |
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Affordable Family Fun Close to Home! Just 30 minutes from Greenfield, the Heath Fair is a bargain for a family fun day out in the beautiful hills of western Franklin County. Events, attractions, parking, and music included with paid admission. Highlights include: Friday night fireworks and square dancing, and a kids bike raffle, Saturday is […]
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The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ), an organic food and farming non-profit, is offering scholarships for beginning farmers to their upcoming Fall courses. A beginning farmer is defined by the USDA as a person who has operated a farm or ranch for ten years or less. The Fall lineup of courses includes: […] |
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Part of the Homesteading = Resilience workshop series, this workshop will introduce you to season extension techniques, cover crops and planning next year's garden. Find out more information and register here.
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The Free Harvest Supper is an annual community event celebrating local food, farms, and community. Additionally, donations collected support the Farmers’ Market Coupon Program established by the Center for Self-Reliance in Amherst. The supper features a bountiful free meal of locally grown food prepared by locally based chefs, as well as live music, children’s activities, […] |
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Trevor Hardy of Hollis, NH's Brookdale Fruit Farm will demonstrate how to set up a farm irrigation system. He will discuss systems using commercial wells and systems utilizing surface water and movable pumps. He will discuss drip and overhead irrigation as well as a hybrid overhead option connected to drip line headers. Trevor will come […]
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Ever wonder what to do with all that basil? Cabbage? Blueberries? Food For All Amherst is excited for our hands-on workshop that will cover the basics of preservation. With stations of JAMS, FERMENTATION (Sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, etc), and PESTOS (basil, kale, cilantro, etc) you will learn the basics and feel confident trying at home! There […] |
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This walk is being given as part of a series from the UMass Extension. Learn to identify and scout fruit and vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you. Walk the fields with Extension Educators and Farmers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont to learn how each area and farm is […] |
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Members and non-members are invited to the annual Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association annual meeting. For more information, check out the MCTA website.
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Taught bycrew member and Valley cook Erin Ferrentino Processing: Jams, jellies, pickles, and relishes!
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Part of the Community Workshop series, this workshop will review the pros and cons to preservation techniques including fermenting, pickling, dehydrating and root cellaring. Find out more information and register here. |
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Come and swap perennials, annuals, edibles, seeds, produce, garden tools and any other garden related items. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Jessica Gifford. |
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On the patio with live music by SDrum, and a menu by executive chef Paul Roberge. Hors d'oeuvres at 6pm, and main course (slow roasted pig - local!) at 7pm, followed by dessert. Tiki drinks available at the cash bar. Call 413-746-6299 for reservations.
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Experience a magnificent, body and spirit-moving workshop with Brazilian percussionist Ricardo Frota at our farm as we explore rhythms of the drum and nature. This workshop is followed by an optional potluck dinner and more music around the fire for participants. Pre-registration required: contact deb@seedsofsolidarity.org or 978-544-9023 to register. GPS directions are not always accurate, it […]
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