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Homestead Woodlot Management Workshop with David Cantieni: NOFA

David Cantieni's House 105 Hawks Road, Deerfield, MA, United States

This woodlot management workshop is meant to empower owners of small woodlots to start a management program of their own.

David Cantieni will share his personal experience of living in the woods for the last 30 years and his journey of forest stewardship. He’ll discuss and demonstrate how to do a forest assessment, with emphasis on species diversity, canopy openness, aesthetics, wildlife habitat, and timber quality. David will dive into economic considerations of forest management including regional timber markets, selling cordwood, and more. There will also be discussion of scale-appropriate tools and technology to aid you in your forestry work.

This workshop also includes a hands-on demonstration of some tools of the trade: chainsaws, chokers, peavies, and more. You’ll also get to watch David demonstrate how he bucks up his logs.

$40 – $50

CISA Winter Workshop Series: Farm Financing — Credit, Capital, and Cash, Oh My!

Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center, Room 303 303 Homestead Ave, Holoyke, MA, United States

Looking for help exploring financing opportunities for your farm? This session will provide information on the range of loan programs and business assistance that farm lenders and service providers offer, how different lenders work together, and what they each look for in applicants.  Participants will be invited to take part in brief “speed-dating” meetings with […]

Farming Smarter with Richard Wiswall (recordkeeping, budgets, and more!): New Entry

Brigham Hill Community Barn 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton, MA, United States

Richard Wiswall's experience from farming full time for the last 35 years, coupled with his thirst for appropriate farm business strategies, gives a hard-to-find authenticity to his workshops. Richard will lead this full day workshop focused on making a profit, record keeping strategies, building budgets, and improved financial management for your farm. Beginning and seasoned farmers alike will benefit, and share in some eye opening results. Registration required.

$12 – $17

New date: CISA Winter Workshop Series: Growing People — Constructive Conflict Resolution

Northampton Senior Center 67 Conz St, Northampton, MA, MA, United States

Note: this workshop has been rescheduled for February 22nd. For most of us, conflict can be a loaded word; it’s something we shy away from. Disagreements will arise on the farm and, when handled well, can result in more effective communication and stronger relationships. During the height of a farm season, it is especially critical […]

Making the Most Out of Pasture and Hayfields

Mass Fish and Wildlife Headquarters 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA, United States

Join experts, educators, and scientists from the University of Massachusetts, University of Vermont, University of New Hampshire, and the University of Maine at an event organized and presented by UMass Extension. The objective of this event is to provide research-based information on the use of hayfield and pasture. Topics include: Managing Alfalfa/Grass Mixtures for High Quality […]

Massachusetts Agriculture and Food Conference

Bristol County Agricultural High School 135 Center Street, Dighton, MA, United States

About the Conference Whether you’re a professional farmer, a backyard gardener, or just curious about locally grown food, this is the event for you! Each year, the lineup includes workshops for the general public as well as info-packed sessions for farmers and gardeners of all experience levels. Registration includes a locally-sourced lunch  and at the Resource […]

Taking Care of Business: BF 103

Cornell University Small Farms Program Webinar

This course helps aspiring and beginning farmers assess and manage a variety of risks that a farmer will face as they operate their enterprise. Throughout the six-week period, topics essential for operating a viable farm business will be discussed, including insurance coverage, types of business structures, and tax information.

$250

Course: Exploring The Small Farm Dream

Bristol Community College - Fall River 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA, United States

Are you considering starting an agricultural enterprise in Massachusetts? The “Explorer” courses are intended for those considering farming as a (small) business. Its purpose is to help pre-venture, aspiring farmers learn what it will take to start and manage their own agricultural enterprise. Explorer makes use of four, guided group sessions and a farmer panel […]