A free, self-guided exhibition of large outdoor sculptures set amongst the working orchards and fruit gardens.
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Topics will include: Why No-till Works! (Kate Parsons, NRCS Resource Conservationist) Nutrient Management in No-till systems (Tom Morris, UConn Plant Science Professor) Cover Crop Selection and Termination (Dave Wilson, PennState Extension Agronomist) Pest and Disease Management for No-Till (Katie Campbell-Nelson, UMass Extension Vegetable Program) Adapting Your Planter for No-Till (John Hoffman, Johnny’s Ag Service, Ellington,CT) Equipment […] |
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With bittersweet detail, against the stunning backdrop of upstate New York, THE LAST PIG is a documentary that offers an entirely new view of small-scale livestock farming, following pig farmer Bob Comis as he works through the growing conflict he finds in his day-to-day. Find more info and tickets here. |
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Experience agritourism at three of Vermont’s premiere destinations. Whether you are new to agritourism or have years of experience, you are invited to join farmers as well as agricultural, tourism, and insurance professionals for farm tours and discussion about what works and what doesn’t. Topics will include safety, liability, marketing, and more. Resources and follow-up […] |
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A community celebration of all things apple in Franklin County. Orchard tours, cider-making and tastings, workshops, and much more. |
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Demonstrations, shopping, fleece sale, workshops, fashion show, and local vendors.
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About the Event: The face of farming is radically changing. How can we encourage more African American/Black, Latinx and API/APA communities to be in the vanguard of these changes in New England? Join us Saturday, November 4, 2017 for a rare opportunity to raise the voices of global majority actors with a vested interest in […]
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On Saturday, November 4, 2017, Hidden Acres Farm, Inc. is proud to host Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Farmers of Color at the 224 Ecospace on 224 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. This half-day conference will begin promptly at 9:00 am and end at 1:00 pm. Featured speakers include Amani Olugbala (Soul Fire Farm, Grafton, NY); Karen Washington (Rise and Root Farm, Black Urban Growers, Brooklyn/Bronx, NY); Isa Muhajid (CT CORE, New Haven, CT) and Hartford’s own Patricia E. Kelly (Ebony Horsewomen, Inc., Hartford, CT).
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Please join us as we celebrate a fantastic growing season, GTC's youth leaders and our accomplishments over the past year. We will be serving up delicious homemade pancakes (including our very own harvest pancake) with amazing homemade toppings and apple compote, banana milk, orange juice, coffee and tea. Donations will be gratefully accepted in support […] |
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Learn how to slaughter, dress, quarter and further butcher hoofed animals! In this workshop, we'll take apart three heritage breed pigs at Doghill farm in Huntington MA. Learn about butchering, charcuterie and anatomy as we transform these noble cousins of ours into food for us humans. All parts of the animal will be used, including […]
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Celebrate Daylight Savings with the Gasoline Alley crew! Featuring: Amy Bourque Yoga & More Classes The Salon Urban Artisan Farm Pizza & Veggies Auntie Cathy's Food Truck Wine, Beer, Cider Local Artisans & Vendors Tibetan Massage, Manicures Chakra & Aura Readings Magician and much More! Find more information here. |
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Join one of our upcoming online farming courses: Veggie Farming, Berry Production, Introduction to Maple Syrup, and more! The Cornell Small Farms Program offers over twenty courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. Students connect with other farmers, work on farm plans, and gain practical tips without leaving their home. Course content can be accessed anywhere with a high-speed internet connection. Most courses are six weeks long. Each week features an evening webinar and follow-up readings, videos, and activities. Students and their instructors connect through online forums and live chat. If you aren't able to attend the webinars in real-time, they are always recorded for later viewing. |
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WE'VE HAD A GREAT RESPONSE FOR THIS WORKSHOP! UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE AT CAPACITY AND CAN NO LONGER TAKE RSVP'S. To be put on the waiting list, please email stevie@buylocalfood.org with your name and farm/business name. Thank you! Can factory principles be applied to farming without compromising the values of sustainability? According to our presenter […]
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NESAWG's annual It Takes a Region Conference brings together farm and food systems practitioners across the 12-state Northeast region to learn, debate, collaborate, and innovate solutions to critical food systems issues. Each year, we look at the trajectory of the food and farm movement and the role our network can play in shaping its future. We offer […]
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RecyclingWorks, along with Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, are hosting a food waste symposium. This interactive forum will explore ways to start or expand food waste diversion across the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy. Learn how to decide whether a source reduction, food donation, animal feed, composting, and/or anaerobic […] |
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About This Event Come celebrate the fall, drink some freshly pressed sweet cider, and support CISA at the 3rd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run, on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield, MA. All proceeds will go to CISA. Volunteers Interested in volunteering at the Cider Run? Contact Lisabeth Jasniewicz at CISA — […] |
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With the number of farmers’ markets in the Massachusetts steadily increasing and the tripling of SNAP sales coming into markets through the state-wide Healthy Incentive Program, drawing in customers to your stand is imperative. What can farmers do to attract more shoppers to their stands? How can farmers actively market their products in and out […]
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This webinar will provide background on what you can do to prepare yourself for the estate planning process. Specifically, this webinar will cover steps that you can take before meeting with an attorney which can save you time and money. Topics will include setting goals, listing assets and liabilities, estate planning tips, as well as a discussion of the basics about some of the commonly used estate tools such as wills, trusts, living wills and retirement accounts. The intended audience for this webinar is farmers and other citizens interested in learning more about the estate planning process. |
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The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Cannabis Control Commissioner Jennifer Flanagan will speak at its November 17 breakfast at Terrazza Ristorante at the Greenfield Country Club. Governor Baker named former MA State Senator Jennifer L. Flanagan as the gubernatorial appointee to the five-member CCC, charged with regulating both the adult use and medical marijuana industries. As a member of the State Senate, Flanagan served on numerous legislative committees focusing on public health, substance misuse, and professional licensure. Additionally, she led efforts to enact comprehensive and bipartisan legislation proposed and signed by the Governor to combat substance use addiction through treatment, recovery and prevention. Following the breakfast, the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has arranged for Commissioner Flanagan to meet with local farmers/producers to discuss the work of the CCC and gather feedback free of charge from 9:15-10:00am please RSVP to 413-773-5463.
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The Massachusetts Food System is full of activity, energy, and innovation – from the growth in urban agriculture, to increased access to healthy foods, to innovative education and supports for food system entrepreneurs, to efforts to reduce food waste, to schools integrating nutrition and farming into their curricula, and much more. Much has been accomplished, […]
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Join us to celebrate the new cold storage facility at the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center, along with the FCCDC Annual Meeting. Details to follow! |
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Learn how to use plant materials gathered outdoors to create beautiful arrangements for your home or a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. First, we will head outdoors to learn best practices for collecting plant materials, then we’ll return to the classroom to create unique display pieces. Bring pruners and a container or vase for your […]
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Mark your calendars for the 6th annual Hilltown Seed Exchange on Saturday, November 18th from 1-4pm at the Cummington Community House! (33 Main Street, Cummington) Learn to save your own garden seed, get answers to your seed saving questions, and exchange seed that you’ve saved with your friends and neighbors! This year's event will feature an opening talk by Amy Pulley of Wing and A Prayer Pollinator Nursery in Cummington. Amy is actively working to restore pollinator habitats throughout the area and educate gardeners, children and families about how to support pollinators by planting more pollinator plants (and saving their seeds!). |
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Every year, the Shelburne Falls Farmers' Market hosts a special Autumn market event. This year, the market will be held on the weekend before Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 19th from 11am-3pm at the Buckland Shelburne Elementary School. The Shelburne Falls Autumn Farmers' Market will feature items from local farms, eateries, artisans, and churches. Items offered […] |
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The People’s Pint on Federal Street will hold its annual Thanksgiving for the People on Thursday, Nov. 23, from noon to 5 p.m. The pay-what-you-can event will feature a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for the whole community. All profits will benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and other local charities. Donations have been made by […] |
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Join Tucka Saville of Anarchy Apiaries and Julia Coffey of Mycoterra Farm to discuss how they built their niche food system businesses. |
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At this drop-in information session you can get your farm, farm stand or farmers’ market authorized for SNAP (food stamps) and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day! USDA, Department of Transitional Assistance and Department of Agricultural Resources staff will be on site to walk you through the process and assist with your application. You will also learn about SNAP processing equipment options and the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefit. NOTE: Registration for the conference is not required if you wish to only attend the retailer sign-up event. Where: Mass Farm Bureau Annual Meeting: Thursday, November 30, DROP-IN hours between: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sheraton Framingham Hotel, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA 01701 |
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Join Artist/Author Kristin Nicholas and special guests Deborah Garner and The Kangaroo Dyer Gail Callahan. Come be inspired by our colorful home and interior decoration all gussied up for the holidays. Visit the sheep and the sheep dogs. Get a jump on your holiday shopping with gifts handmade with love, including handmade pottery by Kristin, books, notecards, Christmas ornaments, tea towels, and more. Local lamb for delicious holiday meals is available as well. Visit the 1751 farmhouse which has been featured in Yankee Magazine, Country Home, and more. Refreshments served. Leave colorfully inspired! For more info visit www.kristinnicholas.com.
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Join us for a lovely night of Black Birch wines paired with an exquisite dinner at our first annual Vintner’s Dinner. Meet and network with members of the wine industry including local farmers, distributors, restaurateurs, liquor stores, and more. Gather around our table as Michelle gives an update on happenings at the vineyard and plans […] |
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Join Kate Stafford in using native plant material gathered from Nasami Farm to create a small wreath for winter decoration. We’ll discuss plant materials available in winter and best practices for collecting them. Next, we’ll learn how to make wreath forms and create something uniquely beautiful. Bring pruners, and ribbon for a bow if desired. |