**NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS. WE HOPE TO BE ABLE TO RESCHEDULE IT AT A LATER TIME.** Gaining respect as a manager is not always easy. Take a deep dive into the meaning of workplace respect, learn to identify barriers to respect, and discuss how the concept of respect relates […]
Managing Conflict for Farmers: Communication Skills and Resources Tuesday, March 17, 3:00-6:00pm Stockbridge Community Room, 50 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA $15 for Berkshire Grown members/ $25 for non-members Register Have you experienced disputes on your farm? With neighbors? Workplace interactions with your staff? Perhaps you are facing a farm transition or conflict over agricultural and […]
Managing Conflict for Farmers: Communication Skills and Resources Tuesday, March 17, 3:00-6:00pm Stockbridge Community Room, 50 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA $15 for Berkshire Grown members/ $25 for non-members Perhaps you’ve had a difficult interaction with a customer, or come into conflict with family or neighbors about your practices. Berkshire County and New York mediators Kayla […]
Who Should Attend Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. This course will also cover the Massachusetts Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP), a voluntary 3rd-party audit program. This training satisfies […]
MDAR is conducting a no-cost training workshop for registered agricultural composters and other farms interested in agricultural composting (larger than backyard composting). Space is limited, and first preference will be given to farms already registered in the MDAR Agricultural Composting Program. These workshops will meet the upcoming regulatory requirement for farmers who are currently registered […]
Adapting to the Changing Local Foods Market Thursday, March 19, 3:00-6:00pm Stockbridge Community Room, 50 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA $15 for Berkshire Grown members/ $25 for non-members Register As the local foods market matures and competition increases, it's becoming harder for experienced farmers to maintain market share and new farmers to break in. […]
Adapting to the Changing Local Foods Market Thursday, March 19, 3:00-6:00pm Stockbridge Community Room, 50 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA $15 for Berkshire Grown members/ $25 for non-members Myrna Greenfield, from Good Egg Marketing, will share the latest market trends and how you can adapt your local food business to the changing market. Learn More.
Growing & Pruning Grapes: a Hands-on Workshop $50/person Ms. Sonia Schloemann March 21, 2020, 10:00am to 12:00pm UMass Cold Spring Orchard: 391 Sabin St., Belchertown, MA 01007 Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many new varieties have superb taste, are winter hardy, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to […]