Registration for the 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism conference in Burlington, Vermont, on August 31-September 1, 2022 is now open. Please forward, post or share the following calendar announcement widely. INTERNATIONAL AGRITOURISM CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN BURLINGTON, VERMONT, USA AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 Participants from Italy, South Africa, India, Honduras, the United States, […]
Wondering what USDA resources are available to help you achieve your farming goals? Concerned about climate change and contemplating how to manage risk in your operations? Join The Carrot Project and the Northern RI Conservation District for a virtual workshop on accessing USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs on […]
On September 29 at 12:00 noon, the NRCS will host a statewide Local Working Group meeting over Zoom. Please note: even if you cannot attend the meeting, you can make your voice heard by filling out the NRCS survey, linked below. Answers to this survey will not only structure the LWG meeting, but will also […]
SOLD OUT- There are no more tickets currently available for Local Loves Local. If you would like to be added to a wait list, please email Jennifer. Local Loves Local Thursday, Sept. 8th 5:30-7:30PM Four Star Brewery, 508 Pine Meadow Rd, Northfield What goes best with local food? Local drinks, music, and people, of course! Bask […]
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) recently passed by Congress includes significant funding for agriculture, much of it focused on climate change adaptation and conservation. Join CISA and Jesse Womack from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition for a deep dive into the programs and funding that will be available to farms here in Massachusetts and beyond. […]
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 […]
Join Connie Adams and John Keilch of Yellow Stonehouse Farm in Westfield, MA for a tour of the first organic vegetable farm and CSA in Hampden County. We will share the innovations we have implemented to improve climate resiliency and sustainability, demonstrate the new, lightweight equipment we use in our High Tunnels, and how we […]
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 […]