You are invited to attend a Listening Session to provide input for the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan. The purpose of the MA Farmland Action plan is to develop state level goals and recommendations for increasing farmland protection, farmland access, food security, and the long-term economic and environmental viability of farms across all […]
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is launching a new initiative to connect dairy farmers with small-scale dairy processors. Ever think about starting your own brand of cheese, yogurt or butter? Do you need help finding a co-packer to make the product for you and don't know where to start? Or, are you seeking […]
You are invited to attend a Listening Session to provide input for the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan. The purpose of the MA Farmland Action plan is to develop state level goals and recommendations for increasing farmland protection, farmland access, food security, and the long-term economic and environmental viability of farms across all […]
This is the second of CISA's three-workshop series on "Farm financial management: taking it to the next level." Click here for information about this workshop series. It’s not too late to register! Just because you have $40K in net profit doesn’t mean you have $40K in the bank. These two ideas get confused very often, […]
Business Planning Virtual Workshop Series --Financial, Marketing & Risk Management Planning Geared to New, Beginning & Expanding Vegetable & Small Fruit Producers All Sessions (6), Thursday Evenings 7:00 - 9:00 pmJanuary 27, February 3, 17, 24 & March 10, 17 Are you thinking about starting your own farm? Are you a beginning farmer and wonder […]
Summer farmers’ market manager meetup Thursday, February 24, 2-3:15 Free, remote Open to all managers of summer farmers’ markets in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties! This is an opportunity for farmers’ market managers to connect with one another and learn the challenges and opportunities their fellow markets are facing. This will be an informal session […]
This is the third of CISA's three-workshop series on "Farm financial management: taking it to the next level." Click here for information about this workshop series. It’s not too late to register! Learn why budgets are an incredibly powerful — though underutilized — tool for farm business management. This session will equip you with a […]
Business Planning Virtual Workshop SeriesFinancial, Marketing & Risk Management Planning Geared to New, Beginning & Expanding Vegetable & Small Fruit Producers All Sessions (6), Thursday Evenings 7:00 - 9:00 pmJanuary 27, February 3, 17, 24 & March 10, 17 •Are you thinking about starting your own farm?• Are you a beginning farmer and wonder what’s […]