This workshop is broadly geared towards farm workers and those who work in physically intensive or outdoor environments. You can expect to be guided through lessons containing a variety of movements around the theme of organizing yourself to go towards and away from the ground. This workshop also provides learning tools to introduce ease in the use […]
Calling all farm workers, farm apprentices, and agri-curious people! Western Mass/Hudson Valley CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) invites you to their 2024 season of on-farm workshops. Come see a new farm, learn new skills, meet other people interested in farming, and socialize. These visits are open to all! The first workshop is at Indian […]
This webinar will focus on the importance of addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the agriculture industry with a specific focus on farm workers and migrant workers. The webinar will discuss how GBVH impacts worker health and safety and different methods of addressing and preventing GBVH in the world of work. Speakers will include […]
Register here! Land access for new farmers plays a vital role in promoting sustainable agriculture practices, building climate resilience, and fostering responsible land stewardship through effective record-keeping and informed decision-making. Join us for a conversation about land access for beginning and small-scale farmers in New England. In a region where the average cost of an […]
An experiential learning packed afternoon suitable to farmers or enthusiastic gardeners seeking to learn and use no-till methods that use simple tools, build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, and promote climate resilience. A perfect time of year to learn and introduce several techniques that build healthy soil. Led by Seeds of Solidarity farmer, […]
Let’s talk about interseeded clover as a way to maximize cover cropping on vegetable farms! Join us — American Farmland Trust, Emily Landeck of Riverland Farm, Ash Loehr of Hurricane Flats, and Lincoln Fishman of Sawyer Farm— for a spring field walk. As vegetable growers in New England, short growing seasons and high land prices […]
Register here! Make sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. Employees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like, what items are SNAP eligible, how to run a SNAP transaction, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. […]
What is soil? What defines the quality of soil? How do you determine the quality of your soil? How do you try to preserve and improve your soil? During the visit to Caretaker Farm we will discuss the importance of soil health for the sustainability of your farm. We will also tour the land and […]