Friday, June 16, 5pm-6pm Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery Presenter: Jed Davis, Director of Sustainability, Cabot Creamery and the Agri-Mark dairy cooperative Hear about the Real Farm Power project and how stewardship on the farm, sustainability in manufacturing, and communication to consumers closes loops for renewable energy, resource recovery and upcycling. Jed grew up on […]
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Monday, June 26, 5pm-6pm Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery Presenters: Brad Mitchell, Deputy Director, Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation, & Katelyn Parsons, Director of Marketing and Membership, Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation Massachusetts farmers in today's legislative environment routinely need an organization, like Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation, to represent them on agricultural policy. Come to this event […]
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Join SEMAP as we take a fieldwalk through the Brix Bounty Vegetable Fields to survey early season crop growth. Discussion will focus on fertility steps taken at Brix Bounty to ensure crops are able to maximize growth during the longest days of the year. From boron to zinc we’ll cover the mineral foundations invested in […] |
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Event date/time: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Event location: Tangerini's Spring St. Farm FSMA and drought got you down? Come to this Twilight Meeting at Tangerini Farm in Millis, MA. Tour the newly installed irrigation system for orchard and vegetable crops built with funding support from NRCS with the designer, Trevor […]
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Wednesday, June 28, 5pm-6pm Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery Presenter: Niveen Ismail, PhD, Assistant Professor, Smith College - Picker Engineering Program Water is a critical resource, playing a leading role in food and energy production. Come learn about and discuss how water is used in food and energy production and novel ways to make the […] |
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This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners, teachers, growers, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! Are you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health […] |
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Join in on a multi-course farm dinner with Wheelhouse Farm (Amherst) situated in the Bryant Homestead's pastoral landscape. Enjoy breathtaking summer views of the Westfield River Valley as you feast on locally grown produce prepared by the talented chefs of Wheelhouse Farm. A celebration of Western Massachusetts' agriculture, history, and culture! This is in partnership […]
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This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners, teachers, growers, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! Are you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health […] |
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Saturday, July 8, 2017 Burger Fest is the biggest event of the year at Barstow's Dairy Store and Bakery! The day that we sell our Barstow's Farm Raised Beef burgers made to order on the grill - with local cut potato french fries and side salads made right in the Bakery. Old Country Road will […] |
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Are you interested in learning more about where your food comes from? Or how your food gets to your plate? And where does the waste go afterwards? Join one of the leading university Sustainable Food and Farming programs in the nation for an immersion in sustainability and food systems. In this one-week course, students will […]
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Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway, MA. Presented by Emmet Van Dreische Emmet owns a coppiced Christmas tree farm in Ashfield and spends the rest of the year editing scientific manuscripts, scything people's properties and teaching spoon carving. This year he will reprise two popular workshops, […] |
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One of our best instructors, Dr. Susan Han, was recognized with the UMass College of Natural Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award this past May. Dr. Han will be teaching STOCKSCH 322 - Post-harvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables ONLINE this summer. This is a practical class that is important for anyone growing fruits and vegetables for […] |
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Business Planning for a Food Business: Anita Eliason, MSBDC Creating a Value Added Food Product: Joanna Benoit, WMFPC Food Industry Overview: Chef Bill Collins Wednesday July 12, 2017 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm TD Bank Conference Center 441 Main Street Springfield, MA Thanks to our Host and Food Sponsor, TD Bank, this workshop is FREE but […] |
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This workshop is SOLD OUT! Join Amy Klippenstein and Paul Lacinski of Sidehill Farm, Eric Sheffer of Sheffer's Grassland Dairy, and Morgan Hartman of Black Queen Angus Farm as they share insight from years of managing pastures. Topics will include land stewardship, forage growth, soil fertility, and animal health and genetics. We will discuss […] |
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This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners, teachers, growers, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! Are you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health […] |
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The head meat cutter and one of the owners of Adams Farm Slaughterhouse will give a practical demonstration of how to breakdown beef, pork, and lamb/goat carcasses, plus a demonstration of how hanging carcasses will vary. As they break them down they will explain how they fit into the cut sheet with practical examples: how […] |
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Wright-Locke Farm’s SPEAKER SERIES In the spirit of inspiring and facilitating conversation in a time where it is crucial that we stay informed about the world around us, Wright-Locke Farm invites you to our 2017 Speaker Series. Join us monthly in our beautiful 1827 Barn for an evening of discovery and discussion. Each presentation will […] |
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This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners, teachers, growers, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! Are you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health […]
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Join us at Plymouth Bay Winery for a delicious evening! Sample cranberry wine and several other varieties on the gorgeous patio overlooking Plymouth Bay. Taste turkey meatballs, spreads, dips, and other snacks made with the Winery’s own wine jellies and sauces. All attendees will go home with a souvenir wine glass. When: Friday, July 21, […] |
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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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Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway, MA. Presented by Mary Lauren Fraser Mary, now in her twenties, grew up in the Valley, and was home schooled. An expert weaver of strong, handsome baskets from willow, Mary will offer hands-on instruction on basket-weaving for all levels: materials, […]
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Join The Food Bank for a unique open-air dining experience by the banks of the Connecticut River as you gather around a shared table with culinary experts, local farmers and other Food Bank supporters. Event Web Site: https://www.foodbankwma.org/events/farmtotable/ This family style, multi-course dinner will be prepared by Wheelhouse Farm Truck & Catering, featuring the day’s […]
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Tour the greenhouses at Nasami Farm to see how common pests are successfully managed with biological controls—intentionally released insects, mites, nematodes, and micro-organisms—instead of pesticides. Scout for some of these beneficial bugs and their prey. Learn about the grisly fate of an aphid that encounters a predatory wasp. Bring a hand lens and sun protection.
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At Capitol Community College, downtown Hartford, CT, July 27-30, 2017. The conference was last in New England 10 years ago!! This year: Longer workshops on Thursday afternoon Network Reception at the elegant Society Room Thursday evening Mark Winne, national Food Policy Council consultant, founder Hartford and Connecticut Food Policy Councils Workshops covering cutting edge horticulture […]
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This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners, teachers, growers, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! Are you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health […] |
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Ice Cream Ride Registration is open! Register Here The River Valley Ice Cream Ride blends the best of summertime fun - bikes, gorgeous roads and ice cream. And, it supports Pioneer Valley organizations working to strengthen our communities, build our agricultural economy and enhance biking in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts! Whether you're a daily cyclist […] |
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Just Roots is so excited to be teaming up with our friends from the Wheelhouse food truck to present a Just Roots Sunday farm dinner! Wheelhouse is using all fresh local ingredients from Just Roots to design a beautiful menu that diners can choose from a la carte, or as a full coursed meal! And […]
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Join us for an evening of local food, drink, and fun! SEMAP and TLI present our twist on the traditional farm to table dinner, 3rd Annual Farm to Tapas. The most fun and delicious summer event on the South Coast! We've invited over a dozen local restaurants and caterers (all sourcing local ingredients, of course) […] |
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This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners, teachers, growers, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! Are you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health […] |
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At last! Our greenhouse/barn is going up! With the support of all of our Barnraiser backers and friends, we finally have a foundation in place and all the materials we need to raise the first key structure for our budding nut farm. Many of you have asked us whether we'd have any more work parties […] |
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