Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only official FDA-recognized produce safety training to help growers implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and understand their responsibilities under new Federal regulations. Whether you have a farm that is fully covered by the law or a small, exempt farm […]
Farm Credit East is pleased to sponsor the Farmer Veteran Coalition's Fellowship Fund webinar to be held Wednesday, 2/13, at 5:30 PM EST. This Fund provides small grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000 to assist beginning veteran farmers. This webinar will answer questions regarding the application process. Fellowship Fund Manager Rachel Petitt will review the application for […]
Wondering where to begin with food safety? Start here! The PSA Grower Training is currently the only official FDA-recognized produce safety training to help growers implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and understand their responsibilities under new Federal regulations. Whether you have a farm that is fully covered by the law or a small, exempt farm […]
Saturday, February 16th, 1:00-4:00 PM Laughing Dog Farm, Gill, MA This is an intro-level class for any inspired grower, chef or "foodie" seeking to reliably produce amazing, nutrient-dense food, around the calendar, on small, backyard plots, rooftops, in containers, passive solar hoophouses, etc., under a variety of "marginal" and real-life conditions. Inspired both by permaculture […]
Join Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming for this two-part tutorial on Google Earth! Google Earth for Farmers Webinar and Workshop, 2/18 & 3/28 Part I: Online Tutorial: Monday, February 18 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Join in person at our office or online via Zoom with a good internet connection) Register: Click Here Google Earth is […]
Description: Attendees of this workshop will: Learn about insect biology and use microscopy to understand how insect pests damage crops. Learn about insecticide modes of action, resistance issues in common New England pests, and how to avoid them, as well as ways to protect beneficial insects and pollinators. Get updated on recent research results in […]
Registration: Cost is $40 for each program and includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value), a Certificate of Course attendance from AFDO ($35 value), and lunch and refreshments. Registration information coming soon! The training will be held in 5 locations: When: Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 9am-5pm Where: Hotel 1620, 180 Water St., Plymouth, MA […]
The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) is thrilled to partner with Dirigo Food Safety for another food safety webinar on Wednesday, February 20th from 12:00-1:00pm. In this Q&A-style webinar Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel will discuss Dirigo Food Safety's STRIVE model, which helps businesses and their workforce feel Safe, Trained, Respected In, Valued, and Empowered, and answer your […]