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Selling to Everyone: A Workshop for Farmers’ Market Managers, Vendors, and Staff

Northampton Senior Center 67 Conz St, Northampton, MA, MA, United States

CISA invites farmers' market managers, staff, and vendors to come to together and identify how your farmers' market can attract more customers and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Workshops will be held in three locations : Tuesday, November 27th 5:30-8:30 at Max's Tavern: 1000 W Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105 (Dinner catered […]

Farmland Access & Transfer Conference

Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME, United States

Nearly 30% of New England’s farmers are likely to exit farming in the next 10+ years, and 9 out of 10 of them are farming without a young farmer alongside. At the same time, access to land is one of the biggest challenges for beginning farmers in New England. Farmers, landowners, and farm advocates are […]

High Tunnel Production Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown 700 Elm Street, Manchester, MA, United States

Want to fine-tune your high tunnel crop production? This conference is for high tunnel vegetable growers and agricultural service providers of all experience levels. There will be plenty of opportunities to share expertise and learn from one another. 3.5 PAT credits for Dec 3, 5 PAT credits for Dec 4. UMass Extension Educator Katie Campbell-Nelson […]

Grants for Northeast Agriculture: The Ins and Outs of Finding and Applying for Grants, Incentives and Cost-Shares

Online

Join Nathan Rudgers, Director of Business Development for Farm Credit East, and Janet McAllister, Regional Professional Development Coordinator for Northeast SARE, as they discuss grants, incentives and cost-shares for Northeast agriculture. They will address grant availability and offerings, how you should (or shouldn’t) apply, and when to do it yourself vs. engaging a professional. This […]

Grant Application Deadline: Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs (SARA)

Online

The Department invites responses from Massachusetts farmers who own or operate farm land under the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (“APR”) Program who wish to participate in Round 7 of the Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs Program (“Program”).  The purpose of the Program is to address stewardship or restoration issues on farmland resources in order to […]

Propagating Native Plants From Seed: Part 1: Dormancy and Sowing Techniques

Nasami Farm Nursery 128 North Street, Whately, MA

Learn to propagate native plants from seed in this two-part, hands-on workshop that focuses on practical methods for small-scale propagation. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and propagators with some experience. Take one or both classes. Part 1 explores seed biology, overcoming dormancy, and sowing techniques.

The Farmer’s Edge – On-Line Business Course + Consulting Collective

Online

This 10-week, online course with consultant Julia Shanks is designed to give farmers the skills and tools needed to cultivate financially sustainable businesses. Whether you struggle to understand the economics of your business or just want to increase your farm’s profitability, this course is for you! Each week, you will delve into specific business topics that […]

Farm Business Planning Course

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm 701 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

The Farm Business Planning course will be offered once in the fall and once in the winter. The course meets for 8 evening sessions filled with information and activities that will help you write your farm business plan.The Farm Business Planning course is designed to help you create a written plan to start or expand […]