If you are curious about the details of an LLC, you’re not alone! Most farmers choose the LLC as their preferred business structure. The good news is that forming one is quite simple. But at the same time, farmers and ranchers need to know a few keys to ensure they get the benefits they’re expecting […]
These cohort-based learning opportunities are for farmers and agricultural advisors in the Northeast and Midwest who are interested in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and planning, as well as peer-to-peer networking and support. Programs will run in the following topic areas: Diversified agriculture and agroforestry producers and advisors in the Northeast Women and non-binary […]
Making Food Fun comes to Westfield! Join CISA and local farms to celebrate the harvest season with apples, pumpkins, and flowers.
Register here! Whether you’re starting, growing, or taking on a leadership role in a food business, you get to define what you want your success to look like. Join Stevie Schafenacker, independent farm and food business advisor, for an interactive online workshop about different approaches to goal setting for food businesses. We’ll talk about how to […]
¡Nuestras Raíces está comenzando el segundo año de Nuestros Finqueros Empresas de Formación este més! En nuestro primer taller aprenderemos sobre como germinar semillas dentro de su casa. Este taller será en Marzo 25 desde las 10 - 11:30 AM en la Finca, a 24 Jones Ferry Rd., Holyoke. Para solicitar, llene este formulario Talleres […]
Register here! Are you ready to turn your food business dream into a plan? Come learn about how to research, estimate, and pull together all the pieces of a business plan in this online workshop presented by Stevie Schafenacker, independent farm and food business advisor. We’ll spend most of our time focusing on creating a plan […]
Got cows? We’ve got a webinar for you! The American Farmland Trust has $1.2 million dollars courtesy of NRCS RCPP to distribute to livestock farmers for projects that will improve your soil quality. There is something for everyone, projects include but are not limited to; soil amendments, nutrient management plans, cover cropping, cropland to pasture […]
Do you have a passion for locally grown mushrooms? Come learn about the incredible process of growing mushrooms at Mycoterra Farm! Julia Coffey, owner of Mycoterra Farm, will share insights about running a mushroom farm that produces 3,000 pounds of shiitake, lion’s mane, oyster mushrooms and more every year! This event is offered on […]
