Community Event
SEMAP Farmer Celebration
Buzzards Bay Brewing 98This event is all about celebrating agriculture together, and showing our thanks and appreciation for farmers across Southeastern MA. You’ve done incredible work bringing us delicious local food all year, so now is the time to come party with us!
Chestnut Roasting at Big River Chestnuts
Big River Chestnuts 195 River Road, Sunderland, MA, United StatesHope you have been enjoying the warm weather these past days! But no matter the weather, come on out and join us for roasted chestnuts and other forest treats - this Saturday 11/18 and Saturday 12/2 from 10am- 4pm.
ACRES 2023 ECO-AG Conference
Northern Kentucky Convention Center Covington, KY, United StatesRegister for the ACRES 2023 ECO-AG Conference and Trade Show and Save! Exclusive 15% Discount for NOFA/Mass Members and Subscribers.
Large Animals & The Farm Organism
Side Room at Threefold Auditorium 260 Hungry Hollow Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY, NY, United StatesThe ideal biodynamic farm is a self-contained individuality to which cows contribute milk, meat, and soil fertility. Megan Durney shares about the essential nature of the animal, and Kim Vaughan covers the basics of biodynamic dairy herd management, including rotational grazing and pasture management. The day includes a visit to our herd, cow barn, and dairy, the only one in Rockland County.
PPLT Financial Literacy 101
Nichols College 121 Center Rd., Dudley, MA, United StatesAre you thinking of starting a small farm? Do you already run a farm and are hoping to expand? Invest in yourself and watch your returns grow through this 7-week course. This course is right for you if you’ve never taken a day of financial planning in your life! It is also an excellent next step for any farmer who has gone through New Entry’s Farm Business Planning Course or similar introductory program.
Focus on Your Farm Business – 3 part workshop
Bangor Public Library 145 Harlow St., Bangor, ME, United StatesThe Business of Farming is for experienced farmers who want to analyze their current business model and use the information to improve profitability and become more efficient.
Getting Started & Financial Considerations Resources, Tips and Where to Get Assistance
OnlineFor 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!
Acquiring Your Farm – free webinar series
OnlineFree online training series for new and beginning farmers preparing to access farmland in New England. This six-session training series will put you in a position to make a plan and take next steps toward getting on farmland and gaining more secure tenure. Learn how to conduct a land search, assess farm properties, identify your goals and set financial parameters, review pros and cons of different tenure methods, discover keys to successful communication, and more. This training series is organized and designed to provide a thorough introduction to the complex issues of farmland access and tenure.
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Solar Energy 101
OnlineThis free, in-person and online event will include a comprehensive overview of rooftop solar systems by a Westford Climate Action member as well as Westford residents sharing their experiences with going solar. A Q&A will follow.
Collaborative Aggregation and Marketing Workshops: Multi-farm CSA
OnlineAre you a small or mid-scale farmer interested in working with others to distribute and market your products? Are you interested in how such models can support your enterprise? Join us for a free virtual series of peer-to-peer learning workshops featuring local farmers and market coordinators.