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Location: Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center, 100 Bigelow St., Holyoke Did you know the word “niche” comes from the French word ‘to nest’? Niche marketing is targeting a product or service to a segment of a market that is not well served. Join us to explore and identify prospective niche markets for your farm […] |
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Join food service directors and staff from schools across Franklin County/North Quabbin and beyond to learn about ways to support healthy, successful students through school food, and to connect with peers and partners! Thursday January 31 from 2:00—5:30 PM (Snow date February 7) At the John W. Olver Transit Center 12 Olive St, Greenfield, MA […] |
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Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only official 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 small, exempt farm […]
$40
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The First Annual Greenfield Winter Fare was held in 2008, sparked by Juanita Nelson's desire to get more people in Franklin County to eat local food year-round. Farmers' Markets had been popular in the summer months, but during the winter, most people went back to buying trucked in vegetables from the grocery store. The Greenfield […]
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Food Justice, HipHop, and Race, A conversation with Gardening the Community Co-Executive Director Ibrahim Ali. Ibrahim will speak about his understanding of food justice, the important link between hiphop and food, and how race and racism play out in his role at Gardening The Community. Saturday, February 2, 2019 10:15 a.m.— 12:15 p.m., doors open […] |
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At Ranch Management Consultants' week long Ranching for Profit School, you will learn... Increase your Profit! Find simple strategies to reduce your workload and increase profit. Identify and take full advantage of your ranch’s “profit drivers.” Create a plan to improve the financial health of your ranch. Improve your Management Get everyone on the same […] |
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Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series Tuesday, February 5, 12:00 PM EST: Words Matter: Protecting Your Trademarks and Copyrights. Mary Rose Scozzafava, CLF Senior Fellow, former Partner, WilmerHale. Register here. |
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New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is hosting a mentor training workshop in collaboration with Stone Barns, MOFGA, and Quivira Coalition through our National Ag Apprenticeship Learning Network. If you are mentoring beginning farmers, or hosting apprentices, interns, or other new-to-farming learners and trying to balance education and the work that needs to be done on […]
$35
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Location: MA Green High Performance Computing Center, 100 Bigelow St., Holyoke This hands-on workshop will help identify your farm’s unique story, and explain the steps towards shaping it into a unique brand that will be the foundation of all your marketing efforts. We’ll talk about what makes a strong brand, the essential elements of branding, […]
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Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is offering 3 sessions of this workshop across the state for farmers to better understand what is involved in succession planning. Experts from Land for Good and MDAR will provide tools and resources - including the state's Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program - to help you identify the next owner of […] |
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A WORKSHOP BY THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE FOR SURVIVAL AND BEYOND Participants will explore what racism is, where it comes from, how it functions, why it persists and how it can be undone. The workshop emphasizes learning from history, developing leadership, maintaining accountability to communities, creating networks, undoing internalized racial oppression and understanding the role of […]
$300
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This one-day intensive explores the biotic and abiotic components that create native soils and explains how these factors inform local flora. The class takes a closer look at soil structure and soil biology in miniature lab experiments.
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Ancient grains are nutrient-rich and delicious! Join pastry chef Rachel Portnoy as she demystifies using the ancient grain einkorn in all types of baking both savory and sweet. Einkorn is one of the oldest and lesser known ancient grains, a relative of modern wheat with a more easily digested gluten. "Gluten-safe" einkorn can replace wheat […]
$45 – $55
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Winter Fare at the Amherst Winter Market Indoors @ the Hampshire Mall, Target Hallway, 10am - 2pm AM: Kraut making/ food restoration/preservation demonstrations Antique milk bottle exhibit from the Amherst Historical Society Timber frame from Mass Woodland Institute Clay pottery demonstrations with Deborah Bazer Toddler shoe making Market Story Booth: Shutdown Tales (share your recent […] |
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Monday, February 11, 2019 8:30 am to 1 pm (Snow Date: February 13, 2019) Improving existing pastures and establishing new pasture Topics: Pasture plants, soil, existing pasture care, reseeding new pasture Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices 2019 A new workshop series on pasture management and infrastructure and the nutritional needs of livestock raised […] |
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Description: Learn to make better disease management decisions by understanding how different types of pathogens behave and the conditions that favor disease. We will review new diseases like spinach downy mildew, dig deeper into perennial diseases like Alternaria in brassicas, and cover other major disease outbreaks from 2018. We will take a tour of UMass […]
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What is a Cash Flow Projection? How do you use it to make sure you have good cash flow on a day to day basis? In this webinar, we will cover two aspects: creating annual cash flow projections and day-to-day management. First, we will work through creating a yearly cash flow projection using historical data to lay-out cash needs on a […]
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Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary, weather permitting. Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road Stockbridge, MA 01262 For more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ Or Phone: 413-298-3926 Or […] |
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Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only official 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 small, exempt farm […]
$40
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Farm Credit East is pleased to sponsor the Farmer Veteran Coalition's Fellowship Fund webinar to be held Wednesday, 2/13, at 5:30 PM EST. This Fund provides small grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000 to assist beginning veteran farmers. This webinar will answer questions regarding the application process. Fellowship Fund Manager Rachel Petitt will review the application for […] |
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Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only official 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 small, exempt farm […]
$40
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Most beekeepers lose some colonies every year and will need replacement colonies. Raising your own nucs allows the beekeeper to accomplish several things at the same time: swarming can be controlled, varroa mites can be partially managed, and great replacement colonies and queens can be produced with minimal investment. It also is a very enjoyable […]
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Saturday, February 16th, 1:00-4:00 PM Laughing Dog Farm, Gill, MA This is an intro-level class for any inspired grower, chef or "foodie" seeking to reliably produce amazing, nutrient-dense food, around the calendar, on small, backyard plots, rooftops, in containers, passive solar hoophouses, etc., under a variety of "marginal" and real-life conditions. Inspired both by permaculture […] |
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Join Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming for this two-part tutorial on Google Earth! Google Earth for Farmers Webinar and Workshop, 2/18 & 3/28 Part I: Online Tutorial: Monday, February 18 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Join in person at our office or online via Zoom with a good internet connection) Register: Click Here Google Earth is […] |
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Description: Attendees of this workshop will: Learn about insect biology and use microscopy to understand how insect pests damage crops. Learn about insecticide modes of action, resistance issues in common New England pests, and how to avoid them, as well as ways to protect beneficial insects and pollinators. Get updated on recent research results in […]
$30
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Registration: Cost is $40 for each program and includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value), a Certificate of Course attendance from AFDO ($35 value), and lunch and refreshments. Registration information coming soon! The training will be held in 5 locations: When: Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 9am-5pm Where: Hotel 1620, 180 Water St., Plymouth, MA […]
$40
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The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) is thrilled to partner with Dirigo Food Safety for another food safety webinar on Wednesday, February 20th from 12:00-1:00pm. In this Q&A-style webinar Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel will discuss Dirigo Food Safety's STRIVE model, which helps businesses and their workforce feel Safe, Trained, Respected In, Valued, and Empowered, and answer your […] |
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Location: Click Workspace, 9 and 1/2 Market St., Northampton You are selling local meat—but are you making money? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Agriculture Marketing Specialist Matt LeRoux to find out if you are covering all your meat marketing costs—including your TIME—and bringing in a profit. In the workshop, you will learn how to develop your […] |
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This workshop will demonstrate the beloved New England tradition of making maple syrup at home, using the sugar bush on the grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Chris Wellens, Director of Education at BBG, will cover all aspects of maple sugaring: identifying suitable trees, the when and how of collecting sap, the boiling down process […]
$25 – $35
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Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series Home Orchard Pruning A Hands-on Workshop Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. led by Mr. Jon Clements and Ms. Liz Garofalo Park Hill Orchard, 82 Park Hill Rd. Easthampton, MA 01027 The joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a […]
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Warm up this winter during this hands-on cooking class all about making simple yet flavorful soups at home. The class will emphasize utilizing common pantry items as well as botanicals. Professional cook and television personality, Anna Gershenson, will lead the class in making a thick and hearty red lentil soup, quinoa, spinach, and feta chowder, […]
$45 – $55
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Description: This workshop is Part 1 of a 2-part soils workshop, but you do not need to attend both parts. Part 2 will be held in Brattleboro, VT on February 28, 2019. Click here for information about Part 2: Soil Health, Cover Cropping, & Nutrient Management Planning. Attendees of Part 1 of this workshop will: Learn about soil […]
$30
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Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series Tuesday, February 26, 12:00 PM EST: Entity Governance for Business & Nonprofits. Transacational Law Clinics of Harvard Law School. Register here.
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What: Green Industry Job Fair Where: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough, Massachusetts When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 PM & Wednesday, February 27, 2019 ~ 9 am – 12 PM Cost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required Stay Updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/501119310399372/ Who will job seekers meet at the Job Fair? […] |
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The Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade Show is New England’s premier agricultural marketing conference. Sponsored by the six New England State Departments of Agriculture, this biennial conference began in 2007. With nearly 30 workshops, about 800 people in attendance, and a trade show of almost 100 exhibitors, this is New England’s largest […]
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What: Green Industry Job Fair Where: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough, Massachusetts When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 PM & Wednesday, February 27, 2019 ~ 9 am – 12 PM Cost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required Stay Updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/501119310399372/ Who will job seekers meet at the Job Fair? […]
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Wednesday, 2/27, 12 PM EST: Selected Topics from the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (Sumana Chintapalli, Attorney, Law Office of Sumana Chintapalli, LLC, and Lori Pivarnik University of Rhode Island) This webinar will provide a brief discussion of certain portions of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, touching on the basic framework, a few of the standards, […] |
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Description This workshop is Part 2 of a 2-part soils workshop, but you do not need to attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2, and vice versa. Part 1 will be held in Amherst, MA on February 26, 2019. For information about Part 1: Soil Testing & Nutrient Management Planning, click here. Attendees of […] |
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Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series Pruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Led by Ms. Sonia Schloemann UMass Cold Spring Orchard, 391 Sabin Street, Belchertown, MA Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste, […]
$45
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Eating seasonally can get a little tricky in the time between the seasons. This will be a hands-on class, so push up your sleeves and get ready to make Winter Borscht, Herb and Goat Cheese Popovers, Radicchio and Chickpeas with Creamy Lemon Dressing, and Baked Apples with Maple Ice Cream. We'll wrap it up with […]
$45 – $55
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