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 […]
UMass Vegetable Program: Agricultural Water Virtual Twilight Series Part II: Water System Mapping and Water Testing for FSMA Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Speakers: · Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Produce Safety Inspection Program - Massachusetts’ draft produce safety regulations and update on water testing rules · Scott Monroe, Purdue […]
Event date/time: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 5:30pm Event Type: Online Are you an agricultural producer or food processor? Have you ever thought about selling frozen foods through the retail market? Join us in this 1.5 hour webinar to learn the basics of freezing produce for the retail market. The collaborating team includes food scientists […]
UMass Vegetable Program: Agricultural Water Virtual Twilight Series Part III: Post-harvest Water Quality and Sanitizer Use Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Speakers: · Amanda Deering, Purdue Extension - Background on the different sanitizer materials available or practical for small-medium scale growers and how to measure and monitor them · Phil […]
Farmers Facing COVID In Conversation This spring, three incredible farmers shared what the first few weeks of the pandemic meant for them and their businesses. We're honored to welcome Meg Galeucia and Janet Steward back, as they share how the summer went and what they're seeing now on the ground in this intimate conversation. Aaron Niederhelman, host […]