In this series, learn to identify and scout for vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you, whether you are an experienced farmer, or just starting out, organically certified or not! We will use pheromone traps to monitor pests, use a microscope to identify plant pathogens, and learn to scout in […]
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Bring the whole family to sample a variety of watermelons at Red Fire Farm! Yellow and red watermelons, plus muskmelons and honeydews will be available to taste by variety, including Peace, Dark Star, Little Baby Flower, Honey Ice, and more. Sweet and juicy watermelons in the summertime! The event is free and open to the public. […] |
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On Saturday August 6th, the folks at Barnlight will be slingin' treats at the Arts Block in downtown Greenfield. Think about BLTs. Think about buttermilk blueberry waffles. Think about sweet corn fritters. Now close your eyes and wait a few days. Blammo. Manifest destiny. See you there!
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Come visit Seeds of Solidarity and Little White Goat Dairy farms! Both farm tours are free, no pre-registration; come for the morning, afternoon, or both. Enjoy an optional potluck lunch at Seeds of Solidarity in-between. Fabulous farm-fresh products will be available for purchase at both locations. Add in a visit to Quabbin Harvest Co-op and a […]
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Come celebrate Warwick, the birth place of Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, with local food, local vendors, guided hikes, kids activities, raffles and more! Celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Mount Grace and the local support and goodwill that makes land conservation possible in our 23-town region! The event starts with a morning hike at Arthur […] |
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Join people from across the Northeast and beyond for a three-day celebration of the grassroots organic movement. Here learning is a community action - with amazing farmers, presenters, seminars, workshops, food and fun. Immerse yourself with like-minded practitioners and curious learners eager to share their inspiration and ideas for organic food, farming, health, activism, and […] The Northeast Organic Farming Association’s Summer Conference is the community learning hub of the NOFA universe. We learn, we play, and we enjoy a weekend of skill building, inspiration and entertainment. It is our opportunity to get together and inspire one another during a family friendly weekend with people living the same lifestyle, holding the […]
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Interested in farmworker labor rights in New England? Come to the Second Annual Northeast Gathering on Domestic Fair Trade! Who should come? Farmworkers and farmers. Any food system workers: processors, manufacturers, worker organizers, farmer organizers, cooperative organizers, visionaries, and allies. Consider attending if you work (pai or volunteer) involves fairer wages, safer work, fairer prices, […]
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Are you interested in honey bees, their health and honey production? Join bee experts from the Department of Agricultural Resources and UMass Amherst at the state’s first working apiary. This event is opened to the public, suited for most ages and will provide education on the basics of honey bee biology, hive management and disease/parasite […] |
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A free, self-guided tour of outdoor sculpture throughout a working orchard, with special events or performances held most weekends. This year will feature pieces from Park Hill's permanent collection and displays of several pieces by three artists. Art of Fruit will be open for the entire apple season from Pomona Day (August 13) until Thanksgiving. […]
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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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Come celebrate Nuestras Raices' 24th anniversary! It should be a great event, complete with many entertainment options, including live music, lechon a la vara, food trucks, information tables, kids activities, Bombo y plena, poetry, and trovadores. Tell your friends, and help to make this event a success! |
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(Auction will be held right behind the Farm Market and Maple Syrup Store which are on Rte. 47) FROM I-90 MASS. TURNPIKE (east or west) use I-90 Exit #4 at Springfield and proceed north on I-91 (toward Holyoke) to I-91 Exit #19 and turn East onto State Route 9 (toward Amherst) app. 2 miles to […] |
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A symposium presented by The New England Flax and Linen Study Group, in collaboration with Historic Deerfield. Flax is a textile fiber with a 30,000-year history of human use. Its versatility and utility earned the moniker Linum usitatissimum, the “most useful” fiber. The ancient history of this amazing fiber will be brought into the present […]
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This class will focus on making vinegar, lactofermenting, and canning. Participants will take part in making vinegar and can bring home a vinegar starter kit. We will also start sauerkraut, demonstrate the basics of hot-water-bath canning, and explore the biology of each process that leads to safely preserved food. Cost includes a farmstead continental lunch. […]
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Learn how lactic acid fermentation works and make two ferments, one pounded (like sauerkraut) and one brined (like dilly beans). Specific recipes used will vary from class to class depending on seasonally available produce. You will have the chance to sample our homemade ferments and go home with one of the ferments we make in class. If you're intrigued by […]
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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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Across New England, Slow Money networks are innovating in bringing together investors and entrepreneurs. Join us at Shelburne Farms to be a part of the conversation with local food entrepreneurs, Main St investors, and all the folks that are helping food systems to develop. Exciting and unique things are happening across New England in local […]
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Most organic and ecological farmers already know the virtues of cover crops, like weed control, nutrient retention, and better soil tilth. But the utility of a cover crop ultimately comes down to the details: when and what to plant, how to incorporate the seed, how and when to terminate the crop, and where it fits […] |
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Bella Foodie’s goal is to create delicious, homemade healthy meals that give families the feeling of having a personal chef in their kitchen every night. Ashley Tresoline, founder of Bella Foodie, believes that great cooking isn't just about recipes - it is about learning the basics of cooking, too. In her series of kid's cooking classes, […]
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With such abundance bursting out of the ground now, we are excited to offer a very special dinner on Tuesday, August 23 -- a five-course tasting menu inspired by the summer bounty, sourced from our gardens and neighbor farms, and celebrating all that is outstanding in the field. Chef Walker and Sous Chef Brendan have […] |
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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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Join us for a night of fun at Taylor's Tavern & Restaurant in Greenfield. Bring a team of 4 to 6 players and study up on your local food, farm and cuisine knowledge. Prizes for the first place team are TBD but will likely include gift certificates from local restaurants as well as CISA swag! |
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Join CISA on Friday, August 26 at the Springfield Central Downtown Farmers' Market for a demonstration on making lacto-fermented vegetables and kimchi using fresh, local vegetables available right there at the market! CISA's own Julie Robinson will be there to show off how easy it can be to pickle your own vegetables, as well as […] |
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Join CISA on Friday, August 26 at the Bernardston Farmers' Market for a demonstration on making lacto-fermented vegetables and kimchi using fresh, local vegetables available right there at the market! CISA's own Julie Robinson will be there to show off how easy it can be to pickle your own vegetables, as well as answer questions you […]
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During this class we will cover pickles of many varieties, with a particular focus on cucumber pickles, both naturally fermented pickles & vinegar pickles (canned & refrigerator). Includes a basic introduction to canning. We will make and can a batch of vinegar pickles for participants to take home. Admission for this workshop is $40. For more […]
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Every year, we have an unbelievable selection of amazing and often award-winning tomatoes for you to taste. It's a great day at the farm, with everything from hay rides to cooking demonstrations to live music to crafters and a smorgasbord of local fare from area producers. Come and visit the Granby stand! Festival open 12-6 […] |
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Scholarships are available for new farmers (those growing 10 or less years) who are active NOFA/Mass members. To apply please click here. For more information contact Glenn Oliveira, Education Events Organizer, at glenn@nofamass.org or 774-678-9644. Description:In this workshop, Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge will show participants two ages of meat birds, two ages of layers, […] |
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We invite you to join us for a dinner at Bistro les Gras, featuring Tim & Caroline from The Kitchen Garden, Charlie from River Rock Farm, and Andrew from What Cheer! produce! This will be a great night featuring our favorite local producers and some of the fantastic products that they provide. We will have the […] |
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Apple season is officially here! Come drink a cider on the very land where the apples were grown and pressed. Artifact Cider Project is excited to partner with Pine Hill Orchard on Saturday, September 3rd for a special day of Pick Your Own. In addition to the amazing apple orchard, wagon rides, and animals at the […]
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Crimson & Clover Farm is teaming up with Wheelhouse Farm Truck for an evening of community, celebration & delicious food. Join them for a sit-down, multi-course meal featuring Crimson & Clover’s own food, served in the very fields where the food was grown. They're bringing Wheelhouse Farm Truck into a fallow field, setting up tables and chairs […] |
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Golden Oak Farm is hosting a Poultry Processing Day on Sunday, September 4, 2016 We will be processing 75 of our broilers and will be all set up with a plucker, scalder, cooling tubs, and work spaces in the butcher shop. We plan to start right at 9:00 AM. Potluck lunch at 12:00 PM or […]
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The building of two massive stone Stupas, or Buddhist sacred sculptures, at Wilder Hill Gardens is complete. The public is invited to a party and dedication ceremony with activities, refreshments and Tibetan music and dance. Activities include making a community mandala, flower garlands, and prayer flags. Free of charge, donations to the Wilder Hill fellowship […] |