One of our best instructors, Dr. Susan Han, was recognized with the UMass College of Natural Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award this past May. Dr. Han will be teaching STOCKSCH 322 - Post-harvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables ONLINE this summer. This is a practical class that is important for anyone growing fruits and vegetables for […]
Business Planning for a Food Business: Anita Eliason, MSBDC Creating a Value Added Food Product: Joanna Benoit, WMFPC Food Industry Overview: Chef Bill Collins Wednesday July 12, 2017 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm TD Bank Conference Center 441 Main Street Springfield, MA Thanks to our Host and Food Sponsor, TD Bank, this workshop is FREE but […]
This workshop is SOLD OUT! Join Amy Klippenstein and Paul Lacinski of Sidehill Farm, Eric Sheffer of Sheffer's Grassland Dairy, and Morgan Hartman of Black Queen Angus Farm as they share insight from years of managing pastures. Topics will include land stewardship, forage growth, soil fertility, and animal health and genetics. We will discuss […]
The head meat cutter and one of the owners of Adams Farm Slaughterhouse will give a practical demonstration of how to breakdown beef, pork, and lamb/goat carcasses, plus a demonstration of how hanging carcasses will vary. As they break them down they will explain how they fit into the cut sheet with practical examples: how […]
Register now and be part of this annual celebration of the organic movement! The NOFA Summer Conference is a three-day, solutions-oriented celebration of the grassroots organic movement. Gardeners, farmers, growers and food-lovers from across the Northeast will again share their inspiration and ideas for organic food, farming, health, activism, and beyond! 130+ workshops and sessions […]
Friday August 11, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon Hampshire College, Amherst, Mass (room to be announced) At the summer’s Free Open Meeting, held in conjunction with the annual NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE scheduled for that weekend, we invite activists from the Northeast Region who are engaged in projects and organizing efforts that come under the […]
If you are farmer who is thinking about adding new marketing outlets to your farm's line up, come check out this workshop being offered by New Entry in partnership with Mass Farmers Markets and Mass Farm to School. Hope to see you there! Come out to a highly successful farmers market to hear from Jeff […]
The 33rd Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest will be held in the KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market on Tuesday, August 22nd. Tomatoes will be judged by a panel of experts on flavor, firmness/slicing quality, exterior color and shape. Always a lively and fun event, the day is designed to increase awareness of locally grown produce. […]