An overview of insurance programs relevant to vegetable and small fruit producers in New England. This workshop is intended for those with little to no prior experience with insurance and wondering what the options are and if they are right for your farm. Or for those looking for a refresher or updates. We will hear […]
A deeper dive into each individual program, one at a time, to help you decide which program is right for your farm. Regional experts from FSA and RMA will provide tips and tricks on how to be successful applying for coverage and getting a claim, including what records you need to keep and why. We […]
Are you interested in learning more about solar options for your farm? As solar panel costs have lowered, and incentives have increased, more farms are turning to solar to offset electricity costs. Join this webinar to learn about site assessment, compare ground mounted and roof mounted systems, and incentives and funding available for solar projects. We […]
The 2024 Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference takes place at the UMass Amherst campus on Jan 25-27th. This year's in-person and remote conference takes a deep dive into all aspects of raising pasture-based livestock in New England and New York. The gathering is collaboratively organized by the New England Grazing Network & Northeast Pasture Consortium, a group of […]
Register here! Agroforestry crops and practices have the potential to help farmers manage the land they are farming in different ways, providing new opportunities to grow emerging crops that can be incorporated into existing markets, or help boost ecological and financial resiliency. Attendees will hear from Jono Neiger of Regenerative Design Group (RDG) and Big […]
Come learn about grants available for farmers and how to write a strong proposal. CISA staffer Margaret Christie will review a couple of current or expected grant opportunities and share some basic resources to prepare you to apply for funding for your farm, plus answer your questions. Register here. Date: Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 pm […]
Friday, February 2 at 12 p.m.: Welcome to FSA – an introduction to FSA loans, programs, and services, as well as how to start working with FSA. REGISTER HERE FSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food, fuel, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every […]
The Northampton Agricultural Commission would like to invite you to the 2024 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference on Saturday February 3rd from 9am to noon at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library in Northampton. (Snow date -- Saturday Feb 10th.) Doors open at 8:30am and there will be coffee and baked goods. We'll […]