Abundant Plant Propagation TEACHER: Daniel Bensonoff DATE: April 26th TIME: 9:00-12:00pm COST: $30 Description One of the primary barriers in starting a new garden can be the cost of plants, particularly perennial plants. By learning a handful of essential techniques we can create a multitude of useful plants for ourselves and the greater community. During […]
Join a webinars on Monday 4/27 COVID-19 SBA Resources Update The Massachusetts District Office is providing SBA small business relief program updates all week. Join any of our virtual sessions throughout the week to get the latest from our office. Monday 4/27/20 at 10:00am REGISTER On Friday, March 27th, CARES Act was passed to help […]
** The date of this webinar has changed to Thursday, April 30*** As farmers' markets make adjustments to their operations in the face of the health crisis, the overall feel and "draw" of markets will change for customers. Creating a warm, friendly, fun environment will have to be done differently this upcoming season; and much […]
April 30, 2020 Dairy farmers and industry professionals are invited to hear Dr. Marin Bozic and Farm Credit East Business Consultant Gregg McConnell address the current dairy situation during a free webinar from 12:30-2:00 pm on Thursday, April 30. During this time, Dr. Bozic will provide a dairy markets update as well as discuss tools […]
Twigs and Trellises—Making Garden Structures from Natural Materials Saturday May 2, 10-11:30 a.m. Join Quonquont's designer and naturalist Allison Bell to explore making garden structures from natural materials. We'll discuss possibilities for fencing and ornamental structures and use locally sourced vines, branches, and apple prunings to make a standing trellis for your favorite climbing plants. […]
Beginning Beekeepers Mentorship Program TEACHER: Ori Ben-Shir DATE: May 3rd, June 7th and August 2nd TIME: 9:00-3:00pm COST: $225 BYOS (bring your own suit)! There are some suits available to borrow. Contact 94benshiro@gmail.com to arrange. *class limited to 12 students This mentorship program will provide practical, hands-on guidance for students looking to learn the basics […]
In this Scenario Planning webinar, Julia Shanks of The Farmer's Office will discuss how to compare different opportunities to decide which direction to take your business. In normal times, we may want to compare different opportunities – like what if I purchase a greenhouse (and borrow $20,000) or not. What impact does it have on […]
Spring Flowering Nests Saturday May 9, 10-11:30 a.m. Celebrate spring and Mother's Day by creating a woodland themed flowering "nest." Using bark, twigs, lichens, acorns, moss, and other foraged materials, we'll decorate compostable pots and plant them with dainty spring flowers. Registration includes all supplies and light refreshments. $50.00 Register for workshops from the Farm […]