We’re celebrating the third anniversary of the Pioneer Valley Grows Investment Fund by bringing together current and future entrepreneurs, investors, and potential investors. Thursday, October 4th 5-7 pm Raven Hollow Winery at Kosinski Farms 436 Russelville Road, Westfield MA. Save the date - more details to follow! In the meantime, to find out more about […]
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From the Executive Producers of Jiro Dreams of Sushi comes a unique film about food, society and culture on the island of Cuba. After a decade living in the United States, Asori Soto returns to his homeland of Cuba to search for the missing flavors of his childhood – a journey to discover culinary traditions […] |
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The Harvest Festival has earned a reputation for being a quintessential family event celebrating the autumn harvest, where the 15-acre Garden is transformed into a vibrant hub featuring continuous entertainment, children’s games, more than 100 regional artisan food and craft vendors, and drop-in workshops on topics relating to gardening, traditions of the harvest, and farm […]
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Please join Just Roots this Saturday, Oct 6 from 10am-12pm, as they walk throughout the farm property with the delightful, enthusiastic and brilliant Ted Watt, learning about what plants and trees call this land home. The Workshop: Explore the woods edges and woodlands around the growing fields for wild plants. What are their names and […] |
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FALL SUPER BEEF SALE –OCTOBER 13 & 14 10am-4pm Don’t miss out on Wheel-View Farm's biggest sale of the year!! 10% off ALL cuts of BEEF. Ground Beef SALE $6.00/lb. Stock up now for the fall and winter. Hard Cider Sale continues $30/case 2 cases or more $25/case Fresh, raw, sweet cider $6.00/ gallon HONEY […] |
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Learn how to grow the top New England plants for pollinators from seed. The fates of native plants and pollinators are intricately interwoven; both are essential to the environment. Growing from seed is an affordable solution for creating pollinator habitat in a home gardener’s yard. This class covers all information needed to raise these pollinator […] |
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Speed Marketing Plan Workshop & Speed Trading! Speed Marketing Plan Workshop: 10:00am-12:00pm A Speed Marketing Plan is the Fastest Way to Increase Sales Want to increase sales for your farm or food business? Get more accounts? Attract more CSA subscribers? Do you have a plan for how to achieve your goals? A marketing plan works […] |
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Thanks to support from the federal Food and Drug Administration, FRCOG is able to offer this low-cost certification for people working in food establishments in the member towns of the FRCOG's Cooperative Public Health Service health district. Member towns are Buckland, Charlemont, Conway, Deerfield, Gill, Hawley, Heath, Leyden, Monroe, Rowe & Shelburne. Others may register […] |
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Community Servings is a Boston-based not-for-profit that engages the community in preparing and delivering made-from-scratch medically tailored meals to individuals coping with chronic illnesses throughout Massachusetts. In his talk, CEO David Waters will delve into the successful partnerships they’ve created with local farms and food purveyors through their “Abundance Initiative” to increase access to fresh […] |
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Celebrate the Valley’s farms, food, and friends with Kestrel Land Trust’s special 10th Annual 5K for Farmland & Farmers’ Market Festival! Sunday, October 21, 11 a.m. – 2 pm on the West St. Common, Hadley. USATF-sanctioned 5K race on a flat route through scenic farmland or a beautiful 2-mile riverside walk. Farmers’ Market Festival after […]
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Catered by Wheelhouse Farm at Brookfield Farm in Amherst, MA, a feast created by 2 pioneers of the western Massachusetts sustainable. On the menu a smoked a pig, cooked vegetables buried deep underground, soup made in a 5 gallon cauldron over an open fire, and communally harvested carrots for 100+ guests. Established in 1986, Brookfield […] |
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Known for its creative corn maze that draws thousands to Sunderland each year, Warner Farm offers a whole lot more fun on the farm, including pick-your-own, hosting Kitchen Garden Farm's Annual Chilifest, and activities throughout the year. The farm also runs a CSA and sells wholesale fruits and vegetables. Hear from the Wissemanns how they […]
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Come to the Walnut Street Farm, 200 Walnut Street in Springfield from 4 pm to 6 pm. Apple tastings will start right at 4 pm, there will be workshops, raspberry picking, and a tour of the farm and farm stand. The event is free and all are welcome. |
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Have you ever considered making your land available for farming? Farmers in Essex County are looking for land to rent, from a small vegetable plot to livestock or crops. When you make land available to farmers you help secure a future for farming in our region, create economic opportunity, promote food security, and preserve our […]
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Forests are a dominant feature of the New England landscape. This course covers the history, changes in composition, and ecology of the region’s forest from the Ice Age through European settlement. Learn to identify native trees, their habitats, and their communities. Explore the impact of past natural and human disturbances on the landscape and learn […] |
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Dates:October 26, 2018 to October 28, 2018 Location(s): Main Conference Meeting Space Omni Hotel 155 Temple Street New Haven, CT. 06510 Breakout Rooms & Vendor Symposium Gateway Community College 20 Church Street New Haven, CT. 06510 Contracted Hotels: Room reservations are not included in registration rate. Please contact the hotels directly in order to reserve […] |
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We are pleased to announce the 38th Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures with speakers Leah Penniman and Ed Whitfield. The theme of this year's event is "Towards a New Reconstruction: Land, Racism, and Economic Emancipation." The talks will take place on Saturday, October 27th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Saint James Place in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The 38th […] |
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Are you craving a peaceful relationship with your food? One where there is no deprivation? Where the healthiest choices for your body are clear? And you have all the tools you need to choose, prepare and enjoy every single bite? Join FoodLove! at Lotus & Hawk for MINDFUL EATING & MEAL PREP A workshop exploring the power of mindfulness to help you bring attention […] |
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Fruit and vegetable growers! Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only FDA-recognized produce safety training to help growers implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and understand their responsibilities under new Federal regulations. Whether you have a farm that is fully covered by the law or a […] |
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GTC's Pancake Breakfast includes music and performances, as well as great food. They also raffle off a wide range of gift baskets featuring local businesses, fair trade and locally grown products, crafts and other prizes. Are you ready? Find more information and tickets here. |
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