The Carrot Project is excited to announce Deepening Roots, Growing Success, a business training program for current or aspiring urban farmers and locally-sourced food processing business operators. Training is open to ALL, not just Boston residents. The training program will kick off with a Saturday Intensive Crash Introduction to the world of growing, sourcing, and […]
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Why Shop Local is the brainchild of Jasper Lapienski, a Northampton resident who has no affiliation with Serio’s Market other than as a customer. Jasper grew up in Amherst and has lived in Northampton since 2009. Jasper has been bringing our community together for a cause ever since, organizing for peace with the Northampton Committee to […] |
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The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food FDA regulation is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual” who has “successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls.” This course developed by the FSPCA is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.” To complete the course, a participant must be present for the entire workshop and participate in the exercises. Click here to register! |
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Attention Growers! Leave winter school ready for a Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP) audit and the peace of mind that you are prepared to handle the requirements of: the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), EPA Worker Protection Standards (WPS), Nutrient Management Regulations, and changes in Employment Law. Get up to date on research and IPM practices […] |
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Julia Shanks Food Consulting offering a new program for beginning and experienced farmers… The Farmer’s Edge. This is a year-long course designed to give farmers the skills and tools needed to cultivate financially sustainable businesses. Whether you struggle to understand the economics of your business or just want to increase your farm’s profitability, this course […]
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Do you ever run out of ideas for cooking with winter vegetables like beets, carrots, squash, turnips and celeriac? Many of our local farms grow and store vegetables so they are abundant throughout the winter months, but home cooks sometimes tire of them. From soups to souffles, to hearty salads and baked treats, the possibilities […] |
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You know that once upon a time all food was organic - that eating organic isn't a trend, but a return to tradition. That's why the NOFA/Mass Winter Conference on January 14, 2017 at Worcester State University is a smart choice for you. Discover our program of adult, teen and children's courses! Our full, one-day slate of 70 workshops will help in your quest to learn about nutrition, gardening, landscaping, organic farming, homesteading, food justice, DIY time and money saving projects and soil/human/animal health |
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Define where you really want to be in 3-5 years. Organize your thoughts to produce the farm life and business you want. Give direction and confidence in moving forward. The business plan is your farm’s goals and values through a story of investments, operations, finances, and marketing channels. In this workshop we will give you […] |
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The Carrot Project is excited to announce Deepening Roots, Growing Success, a business training program for current or aspiring urban farmers and locally-sourced food processing business operators. Training is open to ALL, not just Boston residents. The training program will kick off with a Saturday Intensive Crash Introduction to the world of growing, sourcing, and […]
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You care about your land, so come and learn how to protect it into the future! You are invited to attend this free landowner workshop that will provide some basic guidance, information, and inspiration on options available to you to manage and care for your land today, and in the future. This program will be […] |
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PARLOR SESSION No. 2: Edith & Bennett And The Gawler Family Band // FARM HOLLER $12 advance / $15 door, Students $8 // FARMERS ARE FREE (413) 923-2800 Tickets on sale 12/26 at 10am. Musicians will be singing and teaching work songs & field hollers from around the world. The show is FREE FOR FARMERS, […] |
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USDA has continued funding through May 2017 to assist direct marketing farmers and farmers markets join the SNAP program by providing free equipment to qualified farmers and farmers markets. The National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP) has created MarketLink, an online solution to an expedited application process, nationally negotiated rates for SNAP, debit […]
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There are central elements of a business plan that you take away and continue to change daily, weekly, or seasonally. Any system of record-keeping and operations you develop to get you through the first few years of operations need to be reviewed and updated as your farm changes. In this workshop we will break down […] |
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Are you considering Animal Welfare Approved, Certified Humane, and Global Animal Partnership certification for your farm? Join the Farm Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) on February 2 @ 12 noon EST to learn more. Guest presenters from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Vermont Law School will walk participants through the process of […] |
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Advice for both experienced orchardists and novices alike on the practice of growing pawpaws, persimmons, quince, Asian pears, elderberries, and more. Exploring everything from basic cultivation to pest and disease issues. Berkshire Botanical Gardens Members $20; Nonmembers $25 Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road Stockbridge, MA 01262 For more information visit our website: berkshirebotanical.org Or Phone: […]
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Join Elizabeth Farnsworth, Senior Research Ecologist with New England Wild Flower Society, for a lecture and discussion about how to attract pollinators to your garden. The talk will identify the major pollinators of plants in our region and explore how different pollinators interact with different shapes, sizes, and colors of flowers. Learn how to create […]
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You're invited to join Nutwood Farm on Saturday, February 4th at 6:30pm at the Cummington Community House for a free community screening of INHABIT: A Permaculture Perspective. Beautiful and poignant, INHABIT features the voices and visions of social and ecological changemakers in the Northeast and beyond. The film presents a sweeping vision of "a new […] |
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