Leon & Joyce Ripley & Sons of Maple Corner Farm (Granville, MA) will open their sugarhouse to show how, through their new reverse osmosis process and energy efficient evaporator with preheater, they produce maple syrup in less time saving firewood and energy overall. Maple Corner Farm 794 Beech Hill Road Granville, MA Email Maple Corner […]
This workshop will help commercial and hobby farmers of all sizes design native pollinator habitats on their land. Attendees will hear from farmers and others about how, when, and what to plant, tips on maintenance, and sources of funding and technical assistance. The workshop will be followed by refreshments and pizza. Presenters: Meryl Latronica: Director […]
Wheelright Consultants is now offering ServSafe classes in Easthampton. Class, Tuesday, October 4th: 10am-4:30pm Call today to reserve your seat. Program cost in $185.00 and does NOT include the Massachusetts' Food Allergen Training Certification. A 45 minute lunch break is taken - participants are on their own for lunch. Kim McCarthy 413-203-5155 ext 2 kmmcarthy01027@gmail.com […]
Exploring the Small Farm Dream Course October 5 to November 2, 2022, Wednesday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm Western Mass location (tentatively MDAR office in West Springfield) This 5-session course provides guidance to aspiring farmers through the decision-making process of whether to start a farm business. Participants will learn about the many aspects of starting a […]
October 8-9, 10am - 5pm The Berkshire Botanical Garden's 87th annual Harvest Festival returns on Columbus Day weekend, continuing an 87-year tradition celebrating autumn in the Berkshires. Considered one of Berkshire’s most iconic autumn events, it encompasses the entire 24-acre Garden campus. The weekend will include continuous live music and entertainment, local and artisan food and refreshments, a […]
Growing Your Farm Business Planning Course October 11 – November 29, 2022, Tuesday evenings 5:30 – 8:30pm MDAR office in Southborough, MA A hands-on course to help established farmers develop a business plan and financial projections for their farm business. This course covers topics including resource assessment, marketing strategy, financial management, risk management, quality of […]
Sunday, October 16, 2022 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Abundance Farm 253 Prospect Street Northampton, MA 01060 USA (map) Like Havdalah at the end of Shabbat, Hak'hel marks the end of the Shmita year and the beginning of the next seven-year cycle. Come to the farm and celebrate the strength of our community and the resilience […]
Register Here! Do you know what it takes to be profitable? How much do you need to sell to cover all your costs and still have something left to pay yourself? You know that as your business grows, your expenses increase. But not all expenses increase the same way. So how do you figure it […]