Virtual Course: Successful Food Product Development for New Food Businesses: Managing Food Quality & Safety Event date/time: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 9:00am to 3:00pm EDT Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 9:00am to 3:00pm EDT ---------------- Are you an entrepreneur developing new and exciting products? Do you have questions about ensuring the safety of your […]
On-farm Workshop: Irrigation Systems and Management at Warner Farm POSTPONED, future date TBD Warner Farm, 23 South Main Street Sunderland, MA Register Here Warner Farm, a CSA and wholesale farm as well as the home of Mike’s Corn Maze, located in Sunderland, MA, has been developing its irrigation capacity since the late 1970s. The farm’s […]
Registration for the 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism conference in Burlington, Vermont, on August 31-September 1, 2022 is now open. Please forward, post or share the following calendar announcement widely. INTERNATIONAL AGRITOURISM CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN BURLINGTON, VERMONT, USA AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 Participants from Italy, South Africa, India, Honduras, the United States, […]
Wondering what USDA resources are available to help you achieve your farming goals? Concerned about climate change and contemplating how to manage risk in your operations? Join The Carrot Project and the Northern RI Conservation District for a virtual workshop on accessing USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs on […]
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) recently passed by Congress includes significant funding for agriculture, much of it focused on climate change adaptation and conservation. Join CISA and Jesse Womack from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition for a deep dive into the programs and funding that will be available to farms here in Massachusetts and beyond. […]
Leon & Joyce Ripley & Sons of Maple Corner Farm (Granville, MA) will open their sugarhouse to show how, through their new reverse osmosis process and energy efficient evaporator with preheater, they produce maple syrup in less time saving firewood and energy overall. Maple Corner Farm 794 Beech Hill Road Granville, MA Email Maple Corner […]
Leon & Joyce Ripley & Sons of Maple Corner Farm (Granville, MA) will open their sugarhouse to show how, through their new reverse osmosis process and energy efficient evaporator with preheater, they produce maple syrup in less time saving firewood and energy overall. Maple Corner Farm 794 Beech Hill Road Granville, MA Email Maple Corner […]
This workshop will help commercial and hobby farmers of all sizes design native pollinator habitats on their land. Attendees will hear from farmers and others about how, when, and what to plant, tips on maintenance, and sources of funding and technical assistance. The workshop will be followed by refreshments and pizza. Presenters: Meryl Latronica: Director […]