After a year of rising input and labor costs, we have heard from many of you that it has been a real challenge to navigate setting prices in such an ever-changing economic landscape. We want to provide a space for farmer-to-farmer conversation about the economic challenges of this time, and to think collaboratively about pricing […]
Our neighbors in Berkshire County invite you to a morning that recognizes our farming community with a complimentary pancake breakfast. Ioka Valley Farm 3475 Hancock Rd. Williamstown, MA 01267 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lve-a-farmer-pancake-breakfast-tickets-469471801797
Any business has a mix of personality types to manage. In this two-part, small-group workshop, we will use the DiSC Workplace Profile, to help you identify your unique communication and management preferences and explore ways that your preferences impact how you hire and retain employees. The DiSC model provides a common language people can use to better understand themselves and those they interact with. We can use this knowledge to reduce conflict and improve working relationships.
Workshop series presented by The Carrot Project: This series, offered in three, two-hour sessions, will help you evaluate value-added products and marketing channels, and the investments and financing you’ll need to make it work. This online workshop is offered through The Carrot Project's work supporting value-added production and planning for small, diversified farms. This workshop […]
January 12 – February 9, 2023 - Thursday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm MDAR Office, Southborough This 5-session course, presented by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, provides guidance to aspiring farmers through the decision-making process of whether to start a farm business. Participants will learn about the many aspects of starting a farm business, assess […]
January 17 – March 14, 2023 - Tuesday evenings 5:30 – 8:30pm View the application here. A hands-on course to help established farmers develop a business plan and financial projections for their farm business. This course covers topics including resource assessment, marketing strategy, financial management, risk management, quality of life, and goal setting. The course […]
Best Practices for Plant Disease Management Strategy: General tips will be presented that form the foundation of both organic and conventional disease management. Recommendations based on research results will be covered for cucurbit diseases (powdery and downy mildews, Phytophthora blight) and basil downy mildew. Additional diseases will be discussed based on grower input. Click here […]
Massachusetts schools are set to receive $3.5 million dollars to spend exclusively on local, unprocessed or lightly processed foods. This one-time USDA Local Food For Schools funding will be available to schools beginning in the spring of 2023 and schools will have 18 months to spend the funds. This is a great opportunity for MA producers, whether […]