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NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – 7 Essentials of Seed Starting (and the common mistakes to avoid)
NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – 7 Essentials of Seed Starting (and the common mistakes to avoid)
Growing great seedlings is simple with the right seeds at the right time with the right tools. This workshop will provide the foundation you need to have successful seedlings every year. Learn the 7 essentials from Petra Page-Mann, life-long gardener and founder of Fruition Seeds.
MAPN monthly meeting
MAPN monthly meeting
Massachusetts Pollinator Network Monthly meeting. “Developing Pollinator Curriculum for Schools,” with Jocelyn Demuth of Checkerspot Farm
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TOPP: Organics and Food Safety
TOPP: Organics and Food Safety
There are points of both overlap and tension for farms trying to meet organic and food safety standards. In this workshop, we’ll cover the principles and requirements of both and the ways that growers can meet them effectively and streamline their efforts as much as possible. Topics will include selecting and handling soil amendments, agricultural water management, and recordkeeping.
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
Please 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.
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Go Nuts Bi-Monthly Community Call
Go Nuts Bi-Monthly Community Call
Go 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.
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NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – Building and Assessing Soil Microbiology: Enhancing your Garden’s Health
NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – Building and Assessing Soil Microbiology: Enhancing your Garden’s Health
Through practical insights and expert guidance, you'll gain a deeper understanding of soil microbiology and its profound impact on plant growth and ecosystem health.
Our session will equip you with essential tools and techniques for assessing soil microbiology, including microscopy and microbiometer analysis. You'll learn how to collect soil samples effectively and interpret soil test reports to optimize soil health and productivity in your garden. But the learning doesn't stop there. We'll also unveil practical strategies for harnessing the power of soil microbiology to enhance your garden's health, from compost teas and extracts to microbial inoculants. Plus, discover how our professional soil testing services can provide personalized insights and recommendations to elevate your gardening experience.
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NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – Small Scale Gardening Techniques to Build Self-Sustainability
NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – Small Scale Gardening Techniques to Build Self-Sustainability
Integrating growing and storing techniques oriented to long term benefits can help you create a system that improves your self-sustainability. Techniques like crop rotation and seed saving can help you improve soil quality, reduce financial burdens, increase crop accessibility and yield, and more. Join Sibongile of Sycamore Community Garden as she shares some techniques to give you the tools to help improve your small-scale growing systems. Information shared will open your mind to growing in a way that sustains you and your household for years to come.
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Demystifying Organic Certification: Record Keeping
Demystifying Organic Certification: Record Keeping
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Desmitificar la certificación para granja orgánica: Cómo mantener los registros
Desmitificar la certificación para granja orgánica: Cómo mantener los registros
¿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!
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MAPN monthly meeting
MAPN monthly meeting
Massachusetts Pollinator Network Monthly meeting. “Cultivating a Sustainable Future: Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Native Lawn,” with Todd Bittner