The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand, farmers’ market booth, and through your CSA program. USDA, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist […]
Join fellow farmers, processors, butchers, value-added producers and chefs at this year's New England Meat Conference. 2017 marks the third conference in what will be the industry event of the year for our region. Check out who among your peers will be sharing their work in sustainable and local meat production. Participants will explore how […]
The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand, farmers’ market booth, and through your CSA program. USDA, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist […]
Nuestras Raíces and Holyoke Community College are pleased to introduce the first annual Holyoke Food Justice Conference on May 6, 2017, at Holyoke Community College. The conference will host a diverse group of nationally-recognized food movement leaders who will share from their experiences working towards food justice and their visions for the work ahead.
Who? The National Farm Viability Conference is geared towards professionals in the fields of farm and food business planning, financial planning, agricultural financing, farmland conservation, agricultural market development, and food hub management. What? The conference is an opportunity to network and learn from other professionals in your field, develop new knowledge and skills, and visit farms and […]
The National Farm Viability Conference is focused on strengthening farm sustainability, building stronger and more resilient local food systems and supporting the long term profitability of farming and agri-entrepreneurs from start-ups to generational businesses.
Fiber and woolcraft vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children, and lots of delicious food.
The 2017 Summit will cover the Entrepreneur to Table lifecycle including: how to bootstrap your business, branding and marketing strategies, distribution, local sourcing, creating and implementing a sustainable business model, the stages of financing, design thinking, lean startup, time management for innovation, and more. Learn from the experiences, challenges, and learnings of seven emerging entrepreneurs […]