The Easthampton Farmers' Market has moved indoors for December! The market is set up in the Keystone Building in Easthampton, at is 122 Pleasant Street. There is a parking lot across from the building's loading bays. A crosswalk at the parking lot leads to the entrance door of the market, pictured below. There are two […]
Local Food System Supply Chain: Balancing Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability.
Food supply chains were interrupted this spring as stay at home orders took effect, but local supply chains proved more resilient and adaptable than national and global ones. That adaptation was costly, though, requiring expensive infrastructure, labor-intensive practices, and navigating through complex regulatory systems. Policy experts and practitioners will discuss how they’ve adapted their practices to ensure food can be safely produced and consumed in their communities, and will consider possible policy solutions to overcome the obstacles to sustainability.
Presented by Julia Shanks Dates: Pre-Series Session part I: Wednesday, January 6th 1:30-3:00pm Pre-Series Session part II: Friday, January 8th 1:30-3:00pm This workshop is a pre-series session for the main workshop series “Making Sound Decisions with Good Data and Practical Framework”. It is open to all regardless of attending the main series. We strongly encourage […]
In midst of continued pandemic, we at NOFA/Mass offer our annual Winter Conference virtually this year as a three-day informative, interactive, educational hub of happenings – Friday-Sun Jan 8-10, 2021. #NOFAWC Please Register HERE The event aims to highlight critical, solutions-oriented work happening state-wide to scaffold food security and to celebrate the resilience of the people […]
Cyber scams are at an all-time high. To ensure your information stays secure, join Farm Credit East for a webinar on Tuesday, January 12, at 11 a.m., that will cover important cybersecurity tips and information. The webinar is free to attend. Michael Levin, the founder of the Center for Information Security Awareness, will present […]
COVID Round 2: How do I prepare for 2021? Join The Carrot Project for a four-part training series this winter. We’ll walk you through what you need to be thinking about for adapting and/or growing your business. All sessions will be online beginning at 3PM EST and ending no later than 5 PM January 13 […]
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law in the final hours of 2020. How does this new bill impact agricultural producers? Find out during a free Farm Credit East webinar on Thursday, January 14, at 11 a.m. Farm Credit East Senior Tax Consultant Dario Arezzo will present […]
Strengthening Food Security and Increasing Local Food Access for All.
Hunger has increased dramatically in Massachusetts this year as a result of job losses due to the COVID-19 state of emergency - currently around one million people do not have adequate access to food. Emergency food services are stretched thin and access to public benefits programs has been challenging for many who need help affording basic needs for themselves and their families. Policy experts and practitioners will discuss advocacy and on-the-ground work being done to make sure our neighbors are fed, and we will strategize together on potential new equitable solutions.