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Running a Food Business from your Home // Dirigiendo un negocio de alimentos desde tu casa
OnlineYes, you can run a food business out of your own home kitchen! Bri Dupras from Franklin Regional Council of Governments will cover the MA cottage industry food laws, and talk about how to get your home kitchen certified. We’ll also cover how you can sell foods you make at home and which permits you need. // Sí, ¡puede administrar un negocio de alimentos desde la cocina de su propia casa! Bri Dupras del Consejo Regional de Gobiernos de Franklin cubrirá las leyes alimentarias de la industria artesanal de Massachusetts y hablará sobre cómo obtener la certificación de la cocina de su hogar. También cubriremos cómo puede vender alimentos que prepara en casa y qué permisos necesita.
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.
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.
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.
2024 ELA Annual Conference & Eco Marketplace!
OnlineWe hope to see you at ELA’s Annual Conference scheduled for February 21 & 22, 2024! We are thrilled to be celebrating our 30th year in this collective relationship together and as a nod to that, this year’s theme is PEARLS OF WISDOM. This virtual conference will give the ELA community a chance to engage and reflect on where the industry has been, to hear lessons learned, to prepare and adapt for the future, and to inspire each other to do all that we can to build and maintain resilient landscapes that work in harmony with the life that supports them.
Soil Amendments for Organic Farms
OnlineHave you recently decided to transition your farm to organic certification, or are you considering making the switch? Or maybe you’re already certified organic, and just want a refresher? This webinar will discuss a soil-health based approach to using soil amendments on organic farms.
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.
Unveiling the Hidden World of Soil: Virtual Microscopy & Agricultural Insights (Microbes Series)
OnlineJoin us for the first event in our Microbes series, where we kick off with an engaging virtual session that serves as the foundation for our exploration of microscopy and its role in agricultural systems. During this session, we'll delve into the fascinating world of soil biology, understanding the significance of different tools for biological assessments and their potential impact on soil health and agriculture. Learn how management practices can influence soil biology, and gain insights into the pivotal role microscopy plays in unraveling the mysteries beneath the earth's surface. We will also use this opportunity to gather pivotal information from our community to assess needs such as microscope access and training.
Fertilizing with Urine: Recent Findings from the Rich Earth Institute’s On-Farm Research
OnlineJoin Rich Earth and three of our farmer partners to learn about urine nutrient reclamation, gain insights from twelve years of research, explore social research findings, and engage in a lively discussion to shape our forthcoming Farmer Guide to Urine Fertilizer.
Northeast Regional Food Business Center – Quarterly Webinar
OnlineJoin the Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center on Monday, March 25, for a webinar on the launch of new funding streams for producers and TA providers. Hear from two roundtables as panelists discuss regional supply chain needs and how food & farming communities can most effectively and successfully navigate federal and state funding opportunities.