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USDA Rural Development – Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Webinar

Remote

We will be hosting the USDA Rural Development – Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Webinar to be held on Tuesday, March 12th 10am – 11am EST. The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps agricultural producers enter value-added activities to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income. The webinar is scheduled […]

Free

Explore Farming Workshop

Remote

Register here! In this free workshop you will: Learn about New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's courses and services Identify resources you have and resources you'll need for your farm business Identify next steps to get started with your new farm business Learn about the variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get […]

Free

Fundamentals of Organics: Small Fruit Production

Remote

When: WEDNESDAY, March 13, 10-11:30am Where: Zoom Registration: Free! Click here to register. This session will cover the entirety of small fruit production, from site selection to harvest, of brambles, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. Special attention will be given to production practices that can be utilized for organic systems and the use of Integrated Pest […]

Free

Finding Funding for Farm and Food Businesses / Hallar financiación para empresas agrícolas y alimentarias

Remote

Wednesday, March 13th 5:30-7pm, online.  John Waite from the Franklin County Community Development Corporation will give us an overview of the funding landscape for farms and food businesses. We will talk about the roles of different funding sources in your business planning, and introduce local lenders who are excited to work with early stage farms […]

Free

Food Entrepreneurship Series

This course will guide aspiring food business owners through the details of business planning and launch, food permitting and licensing, branding and marketing, and legal topics specific to food businesses. Participants will explore their concept in depth and map out next steps for their business. Course runs on Wednesday evenings 5:30pm-7pm from March 13th - […]

Free

Approaching Nutrient Management in a Changing Climate

Remote

Thursday March 14th, 5:00-6:30 PM Dynamic weather patterns brought about by a changing climate pose new challenges to producers throughout the Northeast. Among them is the question of how to appropriately manage nutrient availability in response to increased weather volatility. In this forum focused primarily on vegetable and berry farms, Becky Maden will discuss how […]

Free

Farming Forward: Climate Adaptation Workshop for Farmers

The Guthrie Center Great Barrington, MA

Saturday, March 16th, 9-4pm Location: The Guthrie Center, Great Barrington MA  Join Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) for a hands-on, full-day workshop featuring regional experts on climate smart agriculture practices for the Northeast U.S.. Learn from experts in the field, exchange ideas with fellow farmers, and gain practical knowledge on climate adaption methods to enhance your […]

$10

Fertilizing with Urine: Recent Findings from the Rich Earth Institute’s On-Farm Research

Remote

 Join Rich Earth and three of our farmer partners to learn about urine nutrient reclamation, gain insights from twelve years of research, explore social research findings, and engage in a lively discussion to shape our forthcoming Farmer Guide to Urine Fertilizer.  Date: Monday, March 18, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET  Register: Free via Zoom

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