NOFA Massachusetts: Programs: Massachusetts Nutrient Density Field Trainings

About Us Join NOFA/Mass NOFA/Mass Staff & Board Jobs at NOFA/Mass Diversity Unclassifieds Why Buy Organic 10 Reasons to buy Organic Advertising Rates NOFA/Mass Store

Free E-Newsletter Print Newsletter Archive NOFA/Mass in the News Genetic Engineering News NOFA/Mass Press Room GTC Blog Livestock Blog

Organic Land Care Program Practical Skills Workshops Organic Dairy Program Raw Milk Network Youth Urban Gardening Project Organic Food Guide Ask Farming and Gardening Questions Bulk Order Program Organic Certification Program

Campaign against Genetic Engineering NOFA/Mass Outreach Stop NAIS Town to Town GE Campaign Archive

Summer Conference Winter Conference Nutrient Density Course Growing Greens and Roots in Winter Winter Seminar Cheese-making Workshops Organic Gardening Workshop Day Food Preservation Workshop Day Practical Skills Workshops

Apprentice Listing List of CSAs in Massachusetts Organic Livestock Feed and Resourses Organic Food Guide Late Blight Reference Nutrient Density Reference National Organic Standards Northeast Agriculture Education Directory Search the Site Related Links

Home > Programs > extensionevents > wintergrowing.php

January 30, 2010, 1:00pm to 4:00pm:
Growing Greens and Roots for the Winter Market

Northeast Organic Farming Association/Massachusetts Chapter
Red Fire Farm, 7 Carver Street, Granby, MA 01033
Presenters: Ryan and Sarah Voiland

Download and Print Registration Form
To mail in with check or money order

Online Registration Closed

Learn techniques for extending your farm or garden's growing season into the dead of winter. Ryan and Sarah, owners and operators of Red Fire Farm, will demonstrate how they are able to produce greens all winter long, providing fresh and local food during the coldest part of the year. Topics that this workshop will cover:

Winter Greens

Different greenhouse structures
Movable greenhouses
Heating options
Crop rotation in the greenhouse
Growing systems and timing
Winter greens variety selection
Using row covers
Methods for seeding and harvesting
Packing greens for sale
Tools and equipment
Record keeping and economics

Winter Roots

Timing the harvest for winter storage
Root crop variety selection
Facilities and methods for winter storage
Packing roots for sale

Winter Marketing

Farmers markets
Wholesale
CSA

View Larger Map

Registration: $30. NOFA membership discount: $5. Early registration (by January 16, 2010) discount: $5. Contact: Ben Grosscup, 413-658-5374. By email, ben.grosscup@nofamass.org.

This page was last modified on February 15, 2010 at 10:11:38 AM. Translate this page:

January 30, 2010, 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Growing Greens and Roots for the Winter Market

Northeast Organic Farming Association/Massachusetts Chapter Red Fire Farm, 7 Carver Street, Granby, MA 01033 Presenters: Ryan and Sarah Voiland

Download and Print Registration Form To mail in with check or money order

Online Registration Closed

January 30, 2010, 1:00pm to 4:00pm:
Growing Greens and Roots for the Winter Market

Northeast Organic Farming Association/Massachusetts Chapter
Red Fire Farm, 7 Carver Street, Granby, MA 01033
Presenters: Ryan and Sarah Voiland

Download and Print Registration Form
To mail in with check or money order