Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices 2020 Summer 2020 Virtual Field Workshop and Online Programming Webinar, Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 9 - 11 am A Virtual Field Workshop -- Silvopasturing at UMass A tour of the silvopasture work at the UMass Agricultural Learning Center in Amherst, MA. With Nikki Burton of UMass Extension, we […]
FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP The Food Waste Reduction and Composting Working Group of the Greater Quabbin Food Alliance has taught our communities about composting for the home, business, restaurant, and event. Now this group is offering a more in-depth look at composting, and is scheduling three free, outdoor, small-group workshops. Masks and social distancing will be […]
FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP The Food Waste Reduction and Composting Working Group of the Greater Quabbin Food Alliance has taught our communities about composting for the home, business, restaurant, and event. Now this group is offering a more in-depth look at composting, and is scheduling three free, outdoor, small-group workshops. Masks and social distancing will be […]
CREATING AN ACTION PLAN FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE ON YOUR LAND AND IN YOUR COMMUNITY. MONDAYS 9/14 & 9/21, 3-5pm Register at www.farmland.org/women Meet fellow women landowners and farmers in your area and get support with creating an action plan to address the implications of climate change on your farm and in your community. Open […]
UMass Vegetable Program: Agricultural Water Virtual Twilight Series Part I: Water Use Regulations, Water Monitoring Tools, and Efficient Irrigation Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Speakers: · Rachel Schattman, UMaine Agroecology Lab - Water use regulations in New England · Joshua Faulkner, UVM Extension – Moisture monitoring technologies and irrigation efficiency […]
Are you an urban farmer or interested in urban agriculture? Please join us for this webinar and learn about federal and state programs that provide technical and financial assistance to people involved in urban agriculture in Massachusetts. Presenters will guide you through the programs and offer insight into how you can access these resources. Wednesday, […]
CREATING AN ACTION PLAN FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE ON YOUR LAND AND IN YOUR COMMUNITY. MONDAYS 9/14 & 9/21, 3-5pm Register at www.farmland.org/women Meet fellow women landowners and farmers in your area and get support with creating an action plan to address the implications of climate change on your farm and in your community. Open […]
Welcoming Guests Back on Our Farms and Ranches Tuesday, September 22, 2020 12pm Eastern time As COVID-19 restrictions ease in some parts of the world, travelers are seeking safe, healthy, outdoor experiences away from crowds— leading to a surge in demand for farm experiences. Join agritourism operators from Italy, India, and the USA for a […]