The Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade Show is New England’s premier agricultural marketing conference. Sponsored by the six New England State Departments of Agriculture, this biennial conference began in 2007. With nearly 30 workshops, about 800 people in attendance, and a trade show of almost 100 exhibitors, this is New England’s largest […]
Wednesday, 2/27, 12 PM EST: Selected Topics from the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (Sumana Chintapalli, Attorney, Law Office of Sumana Chintapalli, LLC, and Lori Pivarnik University of Rhode Island) This webinar will provide a brief discussion of certain portions of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, touching on the basic framework, a few of the standards, […]
Description This workshop is Part 2 of a 2-part soils workshop, but you do not need to attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2, and vice versa. Part 1 will be held in Amherst, MA on February 26, 2019. For information about Part 1: Soil Testing & Nutrient Management Planning, click here. Attendees of […]
Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series Pruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Led by Ms. Sonia Schloemann UMass Cold Spring Orchard, 391 Sabin Street, Belchertown, MA Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste, […]
Eating seasonally can get a little tricky in the time between the seasons. This will be a hands-on class, so push up your sleeves and get ready to make Winter Borscht, Herb and Goat Cheese Popovers, Radicchio and Chickpeas with Creamy Lemon Dressing, and Baked Apples with Maple Ice Cream. We'll wrap it up with […]
The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts is pleased to announce that the Annual Local Food and Specialty Crop Trade Show will be on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. The Local Food and Specialty Crop Trade Show is a wonderful opportunity to connect with institutional food buyers and food businesses from throughout the region, while also participating […]
QUICKBOOKS FOR FARMERS COURSE STARTING SOON Get your farm or farm-related business’s books in order. Register now for a five-session QuickBooks for Farmers class. Topics include inventory, sales tax, invoicing, adjustments and year-end procedures. Classes in Ware will likely run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. beginning in early March. […]
Description: Have a new enterprise you would like to pursue on your farm? Looking to update old infrastructure? Have a great idea you’d like to trial? Learn about funding opportunities and resources for vegetable farmers in Massachusetts including grants, crop insurance, low interest loans, and business management support. Representatives will be available to discuss options […]