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Kick off the growing season with hands-on scouting, identifying and even forecasting landscape pests and abiotic problems. Join Randy Prostak, Extension Weed Specialist, Nick Brazee, Extension Plant Pathologist, and Rick Harper, Extension Assistant Professor in Urban & Community Forestry, for a walk through the landscape as they discuss and demonstrate how to put IPM practices […] |
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PA Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Courses for Organic and Non-Certified Pesticide Users All farmworkers must be trained under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) if your farm uses any pesticides, including those approved for organic production and other general use pesticides. The agricultural worker employer is responsible for complying with all components of WPS including […]
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Do you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for a current or future product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla, of the UMASS Food Science Department, an expert on HACCP and product […] This monthly plant swap is free and open to the public to encourage the exchange of plants and other garden related items. You many bring as few or as many of the following items as you like: Perennials Annuals Edibles Seeds Garden produce Tools Any other garden related items Please arrive on time, as each […] |
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Food & Ag Entrepreneurship: How to Succeed in Business by Slowing Down Yes, you read that correctly, your eyes are not deceiving you. In the age of “accelerators” and “start ups” we want you to know that doing well and good includes taking a moment to slow down. The 2016 Summit will be focused on […]
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This workshop will take students into the field (weather permitting) for hands-on land assessment. We will conduct a soil sample, measure compaction, assess biological systems, and discuss methods of improving or degrading the existing system. For more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. Workshops are free and open to the public. To register, contact […]
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Are you having difficulty finding time for regular financial tasks? Is your farm business running as smoothly as possible? This webinar is designed to give you the tools to stay on track during the growing season. Join New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and The Carrot Project for a webinar overview of a new Financial […]
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Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business Presenter Michael Vann, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans. One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out […] |
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Game of Logging teaches chainsaw skills. Each level builds upon the one before. By listening to explanations, watching demonstrations, and then practicing techniques, participants come away with better work habits and greater confidence in their ability to safely fell trees and work in the woods. Level I provides an overview of chain saw safety and […]
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Come learn how to remediate and rejuvenate soil while helping The Bower Studio grow! For Earth Day, join Brandon J. Wala of Fungi Ally and Cliff Dornbusch for a hands on workshop in soil remediation with Oyster Mushrooms and Sunflowers. Discover how fungi and plants work together to remediate contaminants in soil to restore fertility and repair […] You are cordially invited to attend A Recipe To End Hunger, a fun 1950s themed event to benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Friday, April 29, 2016, 6:30 p.m. At The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – Free Parking Reservations can be made online or by calling 413-247-9738 (Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. […] |
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It’s hard to believe but spring planting time is just around the corner! It’s time to order from the Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts 2016 Spring Tree, Shrub, & Plant Sale! The Districts are accepting orders for their annual plant sale through April 10, 2016. Choices include a wide variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, […]
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The New England Wild Flower Society is offering a workshop on Low-Maintenance Design with Native Plants. Using strategies based on the observation and emulation of naturally existing plant communities, landscape designer Owen Wormser will share techniques for creating beautiful, low-maintenance gardens. Learn how to design a unique space and discover the functional and aesthetic qualities of […]
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In this workshop, Seeds of Solidarity founder and 3-decade farmer Ricky Baruc teaches several ways of building soil and nourishing soil life for low maintenance, highly productive gardens. Treating the soil as sacred results in the most nourishing food, ways of growing that mitigate the impacts of climate change, and promotes a deeper relationship with […] |
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Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts! Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where […] |
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After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, filmmakers Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on discarded food in their film, JUST EAT IT. JUST EAT IT brings farmers, retailers, organizations, and consumers […] |
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Stabilize and Expand your Business This workshop is geared toward established businesses seeking to increase their revenue. Topics presented by Amy Shapiro, Director of Business Development, and a panel of experts will include operational efficiencies, financial management tools, employee hiring guidelines and sales and marketing strategies. Course materials will be provided. Registration for this seminar […] |
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Conservation Biological Control Short Course Sponsored by the Xerces Society, NE-SARE and USDA-NRCS In response to growing interest in promoting beneficial insects for their pest control services on farms, the Xerces Society has authored the book Farming With Native Beneficial Insects and developed the Conservation Biological Control Short Course to educate farmers, agriculture employees, natural resource specialists, […]
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Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business Presenter Michael Vann, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans. One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out […] |
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Gardening the Community and the Springfield Food Policy Council invite you to the ANNUAL PLANT SALE & GARDENERS GATHERING The plant sale will be from 9-1 and offers beautiful vegetable, herb and flower plants, just in time for Mothers Day! You can pre-order plants here. FREE Workshops on Gardening, bike mechanics, soap making and more will […]
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Visit gardeningthecommunity.org and springfieldfoodpolicycouncil.org for more info.
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Do you want to add a backyard flock to your home? Raising chickens is a fun and rewarding pastime, and it is a wonderful place to start if you're interested in livestock. Chickens can provide eggs, meat, fertilizer and companionship. They are simple to care for, but the first year is always the most trying. We're here […] |
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Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts! Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a […] |
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Climate change is already having real impacts for people all over the world. In this talk, we'll look at some strategies for using permaculture design to develop more effective and resilient systems that can help us face increasingly extreme effects of climate change. This includes how to take steps towards growing your own food, managing […] |
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PA Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Courses for Organic and Non-Certified Pesticide Users All farmworkers must be trained under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) if your farm uses any pesticides, including those approved for organic production and other general use pesticides. The agricultural worker employer is responsible for complying with all components of WPS including […]
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Most farmers keep some sort of financial records in order to file taxes and/or apply for a loan. Within the numbers are details about the farm’s operations — its efficiency and profitability. Being able to create financial statements is the first part. Next is learning how to use the statements to garner important information about […] |
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Join Nuestra Comida for our second monthly taco night on the evening of May 13th! Thank you to everyone who came for our April fundraising dinner, we hope you will return this month to eat and learn about our community programming. We are also looking for a couple of volunteers for the event, so please […] |
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Go green and support New England farms! Feltmaker Chris White will lead a weekend workshop on how to felt a durable, lasting rug for your home using selected wools from the Pioneer Valley and other small farms farther a-field. We’ll be using beautiful, rich, hand-dyed wools and embellishments to decorate the background of natural sheep colors (brown, white […]
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Bear Swamp Orchard is holding a free open house to celebrate the release of their 2016 ciders. Come sample hard ciders and wander the orchard, which may be in bloom. This event will kick off their summer and fall tasting room hours, every Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn more here.
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Celebrate the sun’s return & the blooming of long days at the 4th Annual Wild Food Walk and Luncheon! Join the Acorn Kitchen crew for a fun-filled jaunt through the world of wild foods! Using the farm's fields and woods trails as our outdoor classroom, Felix will lead us on a delightful knowledge-packed tour of the historical, […]
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For more information about the North Hadley Sugar Shack, visit northhadleysugarshack.com. |
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Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts! Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a […]
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This is an intensive, basic level workshop for those who would wish to seriously grow (more of) their own high-quality, nutrient-dense herbs, fruits, nuts and produce from marginal "backyard" plots, containers, rooftops, passive greenhouses, (or wherever) under a variety of "marginal", real-life conditions. Inspired both by dumpster diving philosophy, permaculture principles as well as the […]
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We are building an Outdoor Classroom! Come help us start this exciting project. We will plant, paint and beautify. This is a family event and we will have crafts and activities for kids. The awesome folks from Bistro Bus will be here with their food truck and we will be firing up our Cob Oven […] |
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Climate change is already having real impacts for people all over the world. In this talk, we'll look at some strategies for using permaculture design to develop more effective and resilient systems that can help us face increasingly extreme effects of climate change. This includes how to take steps towards growing your own food, managing […] |
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Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator Justin O’Dea for a workshop on soil tillage in agriculture. The workshop will explore why tillage practices have long been a facet of agriculture, different types of tillage, the effects of tillage on soils, and tillage strategies that work to conserve soils and build soil health. The workshop will involve […]
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Contact the New Salem Agricultural Commission at nsagcommission@gmail.com |
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10-11.30 am: Seeds of Solidarity Farm Tour Farmers Ricky and Deb offer this tour of their vibrant farm, featuring no-till and low maintenance gardens, solar greenhouses, energy efficient buildings, and solar electric & hot water systems. 165 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange. seedsofsolidarity.org 1-2.30 pm: Little White Goat Dairy/Heritage Fields Farm Tour Walk the pastures, and […]
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Making dairy ferments at home is a delicious, fun and cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet, and make lactose more digestable. In this class we will cover how to make yogurt, kefir & simple fresh cheeses. We will make yogurt, kefir and one simple cheese. Taste our homemade dairy ferments during class! If […]
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Have you ever wondered what the course of a season looks like inside a beehive? Every third Saturday of the month starting May 14th, beekeeper Daniel Berry of Invisible Cities Apiary will open up his hives housed here at the farm for exploration. Come once for a single 30-minute session, or make it a summer […] |
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Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts! Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a […]
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The New England Wild Flower Society is offering a workshop at the Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. Join us at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary to identify a variety of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers and hear stories about their uses by indigenous people, colonial Americans, and modern-day folks. Have you ever found yourself on a hike without a toothbrush or […]
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The 3rd Annual Integrative Health Festival at Better Life Whole Foods: "Honoring Earth Medicine" outdoor festival. The venue will bring together like minded health professionals, businesses, musicians, farmers, vendors, crafters, and an education symposium with a focus on preventative medicine and holistic healing. Our mission is to educate and enhance health and healing in our […] |
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We will hold elections for Springfield Food Policy Council Steering Committee members, and focus on food access initiatives for our youth. This family event is free and open to the public. A light meal will be served and childcare will be provided. To make a reservation, email Johnetta Baymon or call her at (413) 263-6500 ext. […]
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The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of workshops focused on community gardens and gardening. This one will focus on managing pests in your community garden. For more information and to register, contact: Anna Muhammad - 413-214-1237. This monthly plant swap is free and open to the public to encourage the exchange of plants and other garden related items. You many bring as few or as many of the following items as you like: Perennials Annuals Edibles Seeds Garden produce Tools Any other garden related items Please arrive on time, as each […] |
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The (3) C’s in organic farming are Cop Rotations, Cover Crops and Compost. When put together in a well-planned production system healthy soil and a successful cash crop are all but guaranteed. In this class we’ll discuss how to develop a plan that is focused on cover crops in a diverse crop rotation. We’ll also […] |
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The Pioneer Valley Sheep Breeders Association, the Massachusetts Federation of Sheep Associations and the Massachusetts Deptartment of Agricultural Resources will sponsor its Annual Sheep and Woolcraft Fair at the Cummington Fairgrounds in Cummington, Mass. All Massachusetts sheep producers and woolcraft enthusiasts are invited to participate in this event that will feature fiber and woolcraft vendors, sheep […]
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In this class, we will make a basic batch of cold-processed soap using all-natural carrier oils, commercial lye & essential oils. We will discuss how you can formulate your own recipe based on your needs, as well as colorants, exfoliants, hot-processed soap & how you can make your own lye. All participants are invited to take home a free bar of the soap we make in […] |
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Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts! Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a […] |
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The idea of Local Thirst is to bring together like minded business owners, our membership, other local business owners and managers and others concerned about promoting our local, living economy. We meet and chat over locally made beer, wine, mead, spirits and soda. This month's Local Thirst business networking event will be at Champney's Restaurant […] |
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The New England Wild Flower Society is offering a workshop on growing your own meadow. Interested in establishing a meadow or caring for an existing one? Kathy Connolly will explain what a meadow is and teach you about the role of native species in a meadow, the basics of meadow ecology, site selection, low-impact site preparation […] |
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A celebration of all things local and agricultural through one of the region’s most famous crops! Spend the day and savor food and beverages in the Beers & Spears Pavilion. Support WGBY by buying Asparagus Festival Discount Coupons and saving on all of the wonderful food and drink! Sing and dance to live music! Shop the […]
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Place looms large in childhood memories, yet it's hard to define what creates a sense of place.Join writer Jane Roy Brown for a day of writing together using prompts to explore our personal connections to food-growing it, cooking it, eating it, sharing it. We will write to prompts that conjure memories of favorite childhood places […]
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Whether you love the taste, the health benefits, or both, brewing your own probiotic soft drinks at home is a fun, delicious & cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet. This class will cover how to make kombucha, water kefir & wild-fermented sodas at home. You will sample our homebrewed beverages and learn how […] |
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New England’s dairy farmers remain the backbone of the region’s agriculture but fight for survival in an age of artisan cheese and kale. The new documentary film, Forgotten Farms, will premier at the Berkshire International Film Festival. Screenings are Saturday June 4, at 1:45pm at the Triplex in Great Barrington, MA. and Sunday June 5, […]
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This workshop will delve into the details of how soil fertility works on a molecular level, and send you home with concrete steps to take for your garden. We will walk through the soil analysis from five samples taken at Wildside, and will mix and spread a custom blend of amendments on at least one […]
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June is Dairy Month, and this year the folks at Barstow's Longview Farm are doing FREE Farm Tours every Sunday (5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th) between 1pm -3pm. Our wagon ride farm tour goes all around our farm inside and outside the barns. We talk about everything we do here; milk and electricity production – our milking […] |