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Managing across cultures with cultural dexterity and humility

Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center Room 301 303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke

Cultural dexterity and humility are key to being an effective farm manager, especially when managing across cultural and racial differences. Presenter Lakisha Coppedge of Coppedge Consulting will provide tools to help you build awareness of your own culture, privileges, and assumptions; develop your ability to listen to and learn from others; reflect on your own […]

Farmers Market Contracts: An Attorney’s Perspective [Webinar]

Does your market have contracts with a town, property owner, local nonprofit partners? Do you understand the full stipulations of what your market is signing on to? If your market doesn’t have any written agreements, should it? How can markets and vendors manage risk and minimize potential liability? These questions, and more, will be explored […]

Home Orchard Pruning – a Hands-on Workshop

2020 Mass Aggie Workshops Home Garden Series: Pruning the Home Orchard, a Hands-on Workshop $ 50/person Mr. Jon Clements & Ms. Liz Garofalo March 7, 2020, 10:00am to 12:00pm Carlson Orchards: 115 Oak Hill Rd., Harvard MA 01451 The joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance. One of the key […]

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Pasture Renovation and Weed Management

2020 Classroom Workshops Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices A workshop series on pasture management and infrastructure and the nutritional needs of livestock raised on pasture. All workshops held in the training room at Farm Credit East, 240 S Rd. Enfield CT Monday, February 10, 2020 8:30 am to 1 pm (snow date: Wed. […]

What to Expect During your On-Farm Food Safety Inspection [Webinar]

2019 marked the first season for on-farm food safety inspections under the Produce Safety Rules (PSR). This webinar explores what to expect before, during and after an inspection conducted in Massachusetts. Learn about the most common problems identified during inspections and how Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) inspectors are addressing them. We will also […]

Fund Your Farm: State Grants from Massachusetts

Fund Your Farm: State Grants from Massachusetts   Feb 11, 4:30-6:00pm at the Porches Inn, North Adams Feb 13, 4:30-6:00pm at the Stockbridge Community Room   $10 for Berkshire Grown members/ $20 for non-members   Register   Do you have a project to help your farm adapt to climate change or improve energy efficiency? Would […]

Conflict resolution skills for supervisors

Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center, Room 303 303 Homestead Ave, Holoyke, MA, United States

Gain and practice skills that will help you set the groundwork for positive workplace relationships with your farm team starting on day one. Presenter Christopher Sabo of Foxtrot Farm and the Mediation & Training Collaborative will discuss strategies for creating a foundation of effective communication among your crew, increasing your capacity to manage conflict, and […]

Fund Your Farm: State Grants from Massachusetts

Fund Your Farm: State Grants from Massachusetts Feb 13, 4:30-6:00pm at the Stockbridge Community Room $10 for Berkshire Grown members/ $20 for non-members   Register   Do you have a project to help your farm adapt to climate change or improve energy efficiency? Would you like to implement new conservation practices or upgrade your food […]