Scholarships are available for new farmers (those growing 10 or less years) who are active NOFA/Mass members. To apply please click here. For more information contact Glenn Oliveira, Education Events Organizer, at glenn@nofamass.org or 774-678-9644. Description:In this workshop, Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge will show participants two ages of meat birds, two ages of layers, […]
Calling All Local Farm & Food Entrepreneurs! If you are (or you know) a Pioneer Valley local farm or food entrepreneur currently seeking private investors or thinking seriously about how to meet your future financing needs, you may be a good candidate to participate in the upcoming Showcase. Applications are due by September 15th. Click here for an […]
Rotational grazing is a system that mimics the ecology of natural grasslands. By rotating large herds through fenced-off portions of your pastures, your cattle will eat more tender grass, gain more weight faster, AND sequester considerable amounts of carbon in the soil. But to accomplish these goals requires a well-designed plan. In this workshop, organic […]
Are you interested in honey bees, their health and honey production? Join bee experts from the Department of Agricultural Resources and UMass Amherst at the state’s first working apiary. These events are opened to the public and beekeepers by providing education on the basics of honey bee biology, hive management and disease/parasite prevention. This session will be […]
Join us for this workshop with farmer-presenter Ridge Shinn to learn more about the grass-fed beef program that Ridge is now developing with Northeast farmers. Although industrial meat production practices can be bad for the environment and human health, Ridge will explain how new breeds and new ways of grazing cattle and managing farmland can […]
Presenter: Ridge Shinn, Farmer Saturday, September 24; 1:00-3:00 PM at All Souls UU Church, Greenfield, 399 Main Street (Rte 2A—Corner of Hope & Main, Across from the Public Library and Public Parking Lot, ( Exit 26 off I-91 ) Learn more about the grass-fed beef program Ridge is now developing with Northeast farmers. Although industrial […]
The gathering of Women in Meat Northeast is focused on developing the skills, knowledge, and network of women in meat industries and in supporting their endeavors as agents in those industries, as business leaders and as entrepreneurs. Women in Meat includes those in agriculture, aquaculture and seafood, for those involved in farming, butchering, processing, and […]
This is a two-day class designed to educate and empower current or future users of agricultural tractors and farm equipment. It appeals to new and beginning farmers, and has proven valuable to many seasoned professionals – some of whom were never formally schooled on tractors. During the class, the instructor will demystify tractors and improve […]