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Maintaining Agricultural Ditches: What to Know About the Agricultural Exemption and Best Practices from NRCS

Hadley Senior Center 46 Middle St, Hadley, MA, United States

Register here! Please join us on Wednesday June 26th at 6pm at the Hadley Senior Center for a workshop on ditches and storm water management in agricultural settings. This workshop is intended for farmers and members of conservation and agricultural commissions. We will hear from the MA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on the agricultural […]

Free

Agroforestry & Climate Adaptation: A Tour of Big River Chestnuts

Big River Chestnuts 195 River Rd, Sunderland, MA

Register here! With each year that passes, extreme weather events become more frequent and erratic, and it becomes harder and harder to make a living as a farmer. In response to climate change, many farmers are experimenting with a range of ‘climate-smart’ practices that increase the diversity, resilience, and adaptability of their operation. Some particularly […]

Free

UMass Student Farm: Approaches to Pest Management

UMass Student Farm 911 North Pleasant St, Amherst, MA

In our visit, we will tour the Agricultural Learning Center and discuss the Student Farm's approach to pest management. We will briefly discuss Integrated Pest Management, its meaning, and how it is applied on our farm. We will also discuss management roles on the farm, specifically around the role of our IPM management role taken […]

Free

Making Food Fun at The Farmers Market at Forest Park

The Farmers Market at Forest Park 299 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA, United States

Calling all kids! Come out to Forest Park for a summertime farmers' market with all sorts of special activities! Kids can make a smoothie by pedaling a bike, check out a summer cooking demo, and taste a rainbow of locally grown fruits and veggies! Parents and caregivers welcome! Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is […]

Soil Health & Compost Workshop

LaunchSpace Pleasant Street School 1060 Pleasant Street, Athol, MA, United States

Register here! Join our hands-on gardening workshop focused on composting and soil health! Discover the art of creating nutrient-rich compost, learn the secrets of maintaining healthy soil, and understand how to boost your garden's productivity naturally. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, you'll leave with practical knowledge and tips to cultivate a thriving, sustainable garden. […]

Free

Build Picnic Tables for our Community Garden

LaunchSpace Pleasant Street School 1060 Pleasant Street, Athol, MA, United States

Register here! Join our woodshop stewards, Laura and Neil as they guide a small group in building two picnic tables for the LaunchSpace Community Garden at Pleasant Street School. All levels are welcome and no carpentry experience is required, as long as you are ready to keep your hands busy and learn new skills! Date: […]

$19 – $24

Hazelnut Agroforestry Field Tour

Nutwood Farm 76 Porter Hill Rd, Cummington, MA, United States

Register here! Are you excited about the possibility of growing climate resilient tree crops for our local food system?  Do you have dreams of a perennial, climate resilient, dynamic agroforestry farm, but are struggling to take the steps to put your aspirations into action? Join Nutwood Farm and NOFA/Mass to explore a small commercial hazelnut […]

$30 – $50

Berkshire-Taconic Grazing Tour with Sarah Flack

With generous funding from the National Grazing Lands Coalition, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures in partnership with Berkshire Grown will host a two-day Berkshire-Taconic Grazing Tour on July 15th & 16th with grazing expert Sarah Flack. Click here for more information. The goal of the grazing tour is to educate grazing land managers and new graziers about […]

$15 – $35