Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business Presenter Michael Vann, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans. One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out […]
PA Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Courses for Organic and Non-Certified Pesticide Users All farmworkers must be trained under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) if your farm uses any pesticides, including those approved for organic production and other general use pesticides. The agricultural worker employer is responsible for complying with all components of WPS including […]
Most farmers keep some sort of financial records in order to file taxes and/or apply for a loan. Within the numbers are details about the farm’s operations — its efficiency and profitability. Being able to create financial statements is the first part. Next is learning how to use the statements to garner important information about […]
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator Justin O’Dea for a workshop on soil tillage in agriculture. The workshop will explore why tillage practices have long been a facet of agriculture, different types of tillage, the effects of tillage on soils, and tillage strategies that work to conserve soils and build soil health. The workshop will involve […]
The (3) C’s in organic farming are Cop Rotations, Cover Crops and Compost. When put together in a well-planned production system healthy soil and a successful cash crop are all but guaranteed. In this class we’ll discuss how to develop a plan that is focused on cover crops in a diverse crop rotation. We’ll also […]
Join long time orchardists Pru Smith and Sharon Gensler for an afternoon workshop on small-scale homestead orcharding. They’ll demonstrate overall orchard planning, building diversity into plantings, breed selection, practical fruit growing techniques, and soil and plant health. Pru and Sharon will lead participants in an informative and experiential process, using their property, Wild Browse Farm, […]
This two hour program will provide two recertification contact hours for all categories of pesticide licenses, Natalia P. Clifton, UMass Extension will discuss a variety of timely topics of importance to pesticide applicators. Topics will include EPA regulatory changes impacting pesticide applicators, events involving pesticide impacts on non-target organisms, resources for pesticide toxicity and environmental […]
The MA Cultivated Blueberry Grower’s Association in conjunction with the UMass Extension Service is holding an annual spring seminar on Saturday June 18th. This year we are pleased to have Sonia Schloemann, UMass Small Fruit Extension specialist give us an IPM Update on Major Blueberry Pest and Disease Issues for 2016. Laurie Rocco, MDAR Pesticide […]