Poultry School is back for it’s third year! The two-day conference is on March 18 and 19 at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, New York.
The deadline for the APR program SARA grant (Round 3) is Monday, March 20. Funding up to $25,000 may be used to conduct a survey to resolve an APR boundary issue that is of concern to the Department, restore inactive farmland for active commercial agricultural use, or project implementation costs associated with resource restoration for […]
Presented by the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Register here Informational webinar on the Healthy Incentives Program for farmers and market managers. Join the meeting: https://join.me/425-587-159 On a computer, use any browser. Nothing to download. On a phone or tablet, launch the join.me app and enter meeting code: 425-587-159 […]
Grants are great for exploring and expanding new markets, building alt-energy structures, and exploring farm viability. Determine if a grant is the right source for you. This presentation will help you understand, develop, and submit successful grant applications. We will discuss a wide range of grants as well as a more detailed presentation of SARE […]
Instructors: Lisa McKeag, UMass Extension Educator & Michael Botelho, MDAR Commonwealth Quality Program Director Co-sponsored by UMass Extension, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and Wegman’s. Cost is $35 REGISTER HERE: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1968514 Please contact Lisa McKeag at lmckeag@umass.edu or 413-577-3976 for more information Price includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value), a Certificate of Course […]
USDA has continued funding through May 2017 to assist direct marketing farmers and farmers markets join the SNAP program by providing free equipment to qualified farmers and farmers markets. The National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP) has created MarketLink, an online solution to an expedited application process, nationally negotiated rates for SNAP, debit […]
Growing the Local Food Market: a mini-conference for Farms, CSAs and Farmers’ Markets
Come for an afternoon of networking, training and resource-sharing.
Thursday, March 23, 2:00-7:00 PM
Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker St, Lenox MA
Raspberries are among the favorite fruits grown in home gardens and offer some of the most challenges to gardeners. There are many types of ‘bramble’ fruit including summer red, yellow or black raspberries, blackberries, and fall bearing types of all colors. Each has a somewhat unique growth habit and requires specialized pruning to be most successful. This workshop will provide information on all types of raspberries and an opportunity for hands-on pruning for participants to gain confidence in pruning their own plants at home. You’ll learn about tool maintenance and sharpening, too. Bring your own tools or use theirs.
Led by Ms. Sonia Schloemann.