The Northampton Agricultural Commission would like to invite you to the 2024 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference on Saturday February 3rd from 9am to noon at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library in Northampton. (Snow date -- Saturday Feb 10th.) Doors open at 8:30am and there will be coffee and baked goods. We'll […]
Register here! Do you have forest land? Have you been managing it? Would you like to get paid to continue that good work and implement one new activity? Or are you new to forest management? Wherever you are in your forestland journey, you will want to read this! The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources […]
Instructors Marie Chieppo and Jasmine Callahan will discuss the recent surge in demand for straight native species by homeowners and others who are invested in the campaign to attract birds and insects that depend on straight species for food and habitat. Why does this void exist and what can we expect down the road? The […]
Register here! Join us for a dynamic 2-hour workshop designed to share with farmers about assessing and mitigating risks using analytical tools. Our focus will be on two key aspects: Sensitivity Analysis and Competitive Analysis. Learn more here! Sensitivity analysis is a way to see what a range of potential financial outcomes for the year […]
Registration for this workshop is now closed. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email julia@buylocalfood.org. We will open spots to those on the waitlist if any registrants withdraw from the course. Are you a restaurant owner or a food business employee who needs their ServSafe Certification? Participate in our 2-in-1 Food Safety […]
For transitioning farmers and junior generation farmers to learn the basics of farm succession planning, how to get started, and where to find support with resources, tips, financial and legal considerations, and more! Click here for more information! Our experts can address your important questions! Feel like your family needs to start talking about the future of the […]
Join Berkshire Botanical Garden and the Stockbridge Library for an engaging book discussion on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book “Braiding Sweetgrass” in person at Stockbridge Library. This event is an opportunity to dive into the thought-provoking themes and stories shared in Robin Wall Kimmerer's book. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a lover of indigenous wisdom, or […]
The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will provide an overview of the application process and requirements for MDAR's energy grant, as well as the USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant. The webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams on February 8 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. To register, please visit this page. For more information, […]