On Friday, May 11, 2018, Northfield Mount Hermon will host local food and agriculture experts in a day of connecting, teaching, and selling their products. The school’s classes focus on various aspects of the local food system to engage students in the effort of becoming responsible citizens through their food choices. In the afternoon, the […]
Are you a farmer who raises your animals on pasture? Or perhaps you are a consumer who buys humanely-raised meat, milk, and eggs. This is the webinar for you! Join us to learn more about the nutritional benefits that come from raising food animals on grass. Our presenter, Collette Lentz, MS, will discuss the nutritional […]
At this informational workshop, you will learn about resources for: Farm succession Forestry management Land conservation Financial planning Estate planning Leasing to a farmer FREE light dinner and refreshments from Diemand Farm will be served. Please RSVP to Kat Kowalski at (978) 248-2055 x29 or Kowalski@mountgrace.org. Unable to attend? Call to schedule a free meeting […]
Join New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to learn more about the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. They'll review a general overview of the program, application information, and implications of the upcoming Farm Bill re-authorization. Presented by Allison Goin, Strategic Development & Program Design Consultant; Jan Perez, Social Science Research and Education Specialist at the […]
Join us at Glendale Ridge Vineyard for an early evening farm tour to learn about resources, ideas, and need-to-know information for engaging the public on your farm. We will discuss the many ways that farms can provide education, experiences, and products, and how to assess if an agri-tourism enterprise is the right direction for […]
Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 webinars is designed as […]
Please join New Entry Sustainable Food Project and the Legal Food Hub for Employment Law for the Farm: Q & A Webinar. As the farming season begins, do you have last minute questions about the legal implications of your farm apprentice program? Do you have questions about the agricultural exemption from minimum wage? Wondering whether […]
Come learn about assistance and loans offered by the SBA, USDA, FSA and other support organizations that can help you start or grow your business or farm! Special Guests Congressman McGovern and SBA Region 1 Administrator Wendell Davis 8:30 – 9:00 Registration/Networking/Refreshments 9:00 – 9:15 Welcoming Remarks, SBA New England Regional Administrator 9:15 – 9:30 […]