Join people from across the Northeast and beyond for a three-day celebration of the grassroots organic movement. Here learning is a community action - with amazing farmers, presenters, seminars, workshops, food and fun. Immerse yourself with like-minded practitioners and curious learners eager to share their inspiration and ideas for organic food, farming, health, activism, and […]
The Northeast Organic Farming Association’s Summer Conference is the community learning hub of the NOFA universe. We learn, we play, and we enjoy a weekend of skill building, inspiration and entertainment. It is our opportunity to get together and inspire one another during a family friendly weekend with people living the same lifestyle, holding the […]
Interested in farmworker labor rights in New England? Come to the Second Annual Northeast Gathering on Domestic Fair Trade! Who should come? Farmworkers and farmers. Any food system workers: processors, manufacturers, worker organizers, farmer organizers, cooperative organizers, visionaries, and allies. Consider attending if you work (pai or volunteer) involves fairer wages, safer work, fairer prices, […]
(Auction will be held right behind the Farm Market and Maple Syrup Store which are on Rte. 47) FROM I-90 MASS. TURNPIKE (east or west) use I-90 Exit #4 at Springfield and proceed north on I-91 (toward Holyoke) to I-91 Exit #19 and turn East onto State Route 9 (toward Amherst) app. 2 miles to […]
Most organic and ecological farmers already know the virtues of cover crops, like weed control, nutrient retention, and better soil tilth. But the utility of a cover crop ultimately comes down to the details: when and what to plant, how to incorporate the seed, how and when to terminate the crop, and where it fits […]
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 […]