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UMass Extension Vegetable Program Research Tour and Round Table

UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm 89 River Rd, South Deerfield, MA, United States

Event date/time: Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Event location: UMass Crop and Animal Research and Education Farm This event was originally scheduled for Tuesday 8/14 but has been postponed to Thursday, August 16 due to rain. Featuring presentations on the following research topics: Cucurbit downy mildew resistance in cucumbers - Sue Scheufele […]

Nutrition’s Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices

UMass Amherst Hadley Farm 11 North Maple STreet, Hadley, MA, United States

A workshop series for agricultural service providers and farmers on nutrition and its direct link to the health and well-being of animals Topics: Pasture walk that shows pasture rotation to control/reduce parasite activity in sheep and goats, discussion and demonstration of the fecal methods employed to test animals for parasitic activity, FAMACHA scoring, Body Condition […]

Twilight Meeting: Reduced Tillage and Transplanters for Vegetable Farmers

Wards Berry Farm 614 S. Main Street, Sharon, MA, United States

Event date/time: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Event location: Ward’s Berry Farm Featuring: Farmer Jim Ward and his reduced till vegetable cropping systems, which he has practiced for over 10 years with the help of an Unverferth Deep Zone Tiller Davidian Farm’s two-row Monosem vacuum precision planter mounted with Dawn Biologic roller […]

An Ecological Approach to the Nursery and Greenhouse

Nasami Farm Nursery 128 North Street, Whately, MA

Nursery and greenhouse plant production can maximize ecological processes and practices. This technical yet informal workshop explores how growers can create a sustainable, safe, and successful operation by mimicking and building on natural systems.

Growing Hemp in MA: Opportunities for Farmers & Others

Greenfield Community College, Stinchfield Lecture Hall 1 College Drive, Greenfield, MA

*PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. This meeting has been moved to Greenfield Community College’s Stinchfield Lecture Hall due to high interest.* The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG), MA Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA), and CISA invite you to this workshop for farmers, local officials, and others. Growing and […]

Grazing for Change

Wildlife biologist Allan Savory, originator of Holistic Management and Holistic Planned Grazing (aka Adaptive Multi-paddock Grazing), will be in Keene, New Hampshire on Friday, September 21st, to celebrate Stonewall Farm becoming a member of the Savory Institute’s Global Hub Network. As you may know, Savory’s revolutionary insights enable humanity to swiftly restore ecological health and […]

Grass Fed Dairy Production

The Larson Farm 69 South Street, Wells, VT, United States

Join us at The Larson Farm to hear about Rich and Cynthia Larsons’ experiences with all grass fed dairy production. Established in 1977, The Larson Farm dairy herd is 100% grass fed, all A2A2 genetics, and is certified organic and also certified 100% grass fed by PCO. They sell grass fed beef, raw milk and […]

Bringing Visitors to the Farm: Warm Colors Apiary

Warm Colors Apiary 2 South Mill River Road, South Deerfield

Warm Colors Apiary is a 2018 Local Hero Awardee in part, because of their commitment to educating the community about the world of beekeeping through workshops and multi-day classes. From the curious enthusiast to the serious beekeeper, Dan and Bonita have hosted people on their farm since the turn of the 21st century. Please join […]