NOFA/Mass Event
Healthy Soils as a Climate Solution
OnlineJoin us and Mothers out Front for a great opportunity to learn about soil health as a climate solution. NOFA/Mass has been a leader in the state promoting soil carbon sequestration, climate-smart farming practices, and also helped to pass the Healthy Soil Action Plan. Come learn about our work at the state level, hear from our Massachusetts climate-smart farms, and be a climate advocate through your food & farm choices.
Miyawaki forest discussion at the November MAPN monthly meeting!
OnlinePlease join us Tuesday, November 28th, at 7pm, as we welcome Maya Dutta to present on miyawaki forests! Maya is an environmental advocate and ecosystem restorer working to spread understanding on the key role of biodiversity in shaping the climate and the water, carbon, nutrient and energy cycles we rely on. She is passionate about climate change adaptation and mitigation and the ways that community-led ecosystem restoration can fight global climate change while improving the livelihood and equity of human communities.
Seed Swap
Worcester State University Worcester, MA, United StatesThe seed swap at this year’s Winter Conference is facilitated by members of the Northeast Organic Seed Network which is simply a network of folks across New England, Southeastern Canada, New York, and the northern mid-Atlantic who share a passion and dedication to growing, adapting, preserving and sharing seeds! We hope to inspire you to join in on the exciting and important work of growing seeds which will ultimately strengthen our regional food systems with locally adapted seeds that will perform better in our environment!
37th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
Worcester State University Worcester, MA, United StatesWith new climate challenges to tackle, join us at the start of the year to share knowledge and celebrate the joys in creating resilient and thriving regional food systems. Delve into a wide variety of workshops and discussions for organic growers at any scale!
Sowing Connections: NOFA/Mass and Partner Programs for Farmers
Worcester State University Worcester, MA, United StatesDid you know that NOFA/Mass and our network of partner organizations have myriad ways to support your farm? Come learn from project managers and fellow farmers about programs like the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), and Climate-Smart Farming program. The session will start with an introduction from each of our partners to available programs, and then we’ll open the room to smaller group and one-on-one conversations with project managers and program participants about how these opportunities can fit your particular needs.
Desmitificando Certificación Para Las Granjas Orgánicas: Prácticas Orgánicas y Salud del Suelo
Worcester State University Worcester, MA, United StatesEste taller está diseñado para los agricultores orgánicos y/o otras personas interesadas en la certificación orgánica y los métodos orgánicos en pequeñas operaciones de frutas y verduras en Nueva Inglaterra. Isabel va hablar sobre la transición a certificación de la finca de Global Village, y como poco a poco estamos implementando nuevos métodos orgánicos. Este evento está patrocinado por el Programa de Asociación de Transición a lo Orgánico (TOPP), está abierto al público y forma parte de una serie más amplia con NOFA/Mass. También se llevarán a cabo futuras sesiones para discutir la certificación orgánica para los agricultores BIPOC. Consulte el sitio web de NOFA/Mass para obtener más detalles.
De-Mystifying Organics Organic Practices and Soil Health
Worcester State University Worcester, MA, United StatesThis workshop is designed for organic farmers and others interested in certification and organic methods on small fruit and vegetable operations in New England. Isabel will talk about the Global Village Farm’s transition to certified organic and how little by little, they are implementing more organic methods. This event is sponsored by the Transition t o Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), is open to the public, and a part of a larger series with NOFA/Mass. Future networking sessions will also be held to discuss organic certification for BIPOC farmers.
NOFA/Mass Annual Member Meeting – VIRTUAL and FREE
OnlineThe Annual meeting takes place every Winter Conference and is a critical part of our organization’s membership based structure. NOFA/Mass Members will hear what the organization has accomplished in the past year as well as what our policy goals are for the upcoming year. Join us online as we present a list of member benefits that you may not be aware of. On deck will be a summary of our whirlwind growth since last year and areas of development that you can help us with. We will ask the membership to vote on the 2024 slate of board members and you will hear about new opportunities to join the Board of Directors and to make a difference by learning about the various ways you can share your skills with NOFA/Mass.
Growing Organically Together: A BIPOC Networking Event – Western MA
Hispanic-American Library 55 Frank B Murray St., Springfield, MA, United StatesHave you been looking to dive deeper into the world of soil health, and discuss what practices make the most sense for your farm? This event is a space for BIPOC farmers to explore connections with customers, markets and soil health. Together, we’ll be exploring our strengths, needs and opportunities within our farms, including discussions on the option of organic certification. We’ll develop a more clear understanding around the intersections of our financial investments, love for farming and desire to serve our communities.
Cultivemos Orgánico Juntes: Un evento para crear redes entre agricultores BIPOC – al lado oeste de Massachusetts
Hispanic-American Library 55 Frank B Murray St., Springfield, MA, United States¿Alguna vez ha pensado en sumergirse en el mundo de la salud del suelo y conversar sobre cuáles prácticas serían mejores para su propia finca? Este evento es un espacio para agricultores BIPOC. Pueden explorar y crear conexiones con clientes, con el mercado y con la salud de la tierra. Exploraremos nuestras fortalezas, necesidades y las oportunidades de nuestras propias granjas incluyendo conversaciones sobre la posibilidad de certificarse como granja orgánica.