NOFA/Mass Event
Desmitificar la certificación para granja orgánica: Cómo mantener los registros
Online¿Tiene problemas a la hora de llevar un registro de los fertilizantes de su granja o planear las cosechas? ¿O quizás le interese conseguir el certificado de granja orgánica pero no encuentra el tiempo? NOFA/Mass tiene el gusto de traerles a Antonio Acosta de la Asociación en Capacitación Terrestre y Agrícola (ALBA por sus siglas en inglés) y a la granja orgánica Coronel Produce para que compartan sus consejos y técnicas para mantener unos buenos registros para pasar la inspección del certificado orgánico. Además, ¡hablarán sobre otros beneficios de mantener registros!
Announcing the first ever MAPN Pollinator Art Show!
Erving Public Library 2 Care Drive, Erving, MA, United StatesWe are delighted to announce our newest project: pollinators as [...]
No-Till Farming Meet Up
Late Bloom Farm 52 Corliss Hill Rd., Haverhill, MA, United StatesAre you a no till farmer or one that is transitioning to no till practices in New England? Come gather at Late Bloom Farm for a structured and interactive discussion of what success looks like on your farm as well as challenges you face within no till, ecological farming approaches.
MAPN monthly meeting
OnlineMassachusetts Pollinator Network Monthly meeting. “Cultivating a Sustainable Future: Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Native Lawn,” with Todd Bittner
Keeping the Soil Covered: Tarps, Cover Crops, Mulch
Many Hands Sustainability Center / Organic Farm 411 Sheldon Road, Barre, United StatesJulie Rawson and Jack Kittredge of Many Hands Organic Farm “aim for the highest possible fertility, a no till scenario, increased soil organic matter, and high nutrient density, disease and insect resistance, and as few weeds as possible.” Sound too good to be true? Join us at a hands-on workshop on their farm to discuss their experience 10 years into no-till management, a bit about their problems with this modality as they have evolved over the years, and the solutions that they have implemented.
Cómo mantener el suelo cubierto: lonas, cultivos de cobertura, mantillo
Many Hands Sustainability Center / Organic Farm 411 Sheldon Road, Barre, United StatesJulie Rawson y Jack Kittredge de Many Hands Organic Farm “buscan alcanzar la máxima fertilidad posible, practicar la agricultura sin labranza, aumentar la materia orgánica del suelo, una alta densidad de nutrientes, resistencia a las enfermedades y los insectos, y tan pocas malas hierbas como sea posible.” ¿Suena demasiado bien para ser verdad? Únase a nosotros en este taller práctico en su granja para aprender de sus 10 años de experiencia en el manejo de la agricultura sin labranza, compartir algunos de los problemas de este modelo que han experimentado a lo largo de los años y también las soluciones a las que han llegado. Sound too good to be true? Join us at a hands-on workshop on their farm to discuss their experience 10 years into no-till management, a bit about their problems with this modality as they have evolved over the years, and the solutions that they have implemented.
Soil Health Bi-Monthly Community Call
OnlineWe are excited to invite you to our bimonthly Soil Health Calls! These calls are designed to provide a platform for farmers, researchers, and experts to share their knowledge, experiences, and insights on soil health. Our aim is to create a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about improving soil health. Our calls will cover a range of topics related to soil health, including soil biology, organic matter, nutrient management, and any topic of relevance to the NOFA community and beyond. We will also have guest speakers who will share their expertise and insights on the latest developments in the field.
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlinePlease stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of our experts, learn about projects happening across the state, talk about your own activities, and more! Stay for the entire meeting or just pop in for what you can.
Tools of the Trade: On-Farm Microscopy & Soil Management Practices (Microbes Series)
Nature's Way Farm 24 Hillsville Rd., North Brookfield, MA, United States=
Go Nuts Bi-Monthly Community Call
OnlineGo Nuts! is our bi-monthly informational call on agroforestry. During this call, we will discuss all things related to agroforestry, from planting and tree establishment to infrastructure and consumer access. This includes insight into the variety of species of trees and shrubs and their various applications as well as discussing more technical elements such as soil health or animal integration. All of these discussions are grounded in the relevancy of agroforestry as a unified food systems solution, and how it can help sustain our environment, improve soil health and boost community resilience.