Soil Health Field Walk at Atlas Farm: Tillage-Reduced Cover Cropping and Planting Methods for Brassicas

Atlas Farm 635 River Rd., Deerfield, United States

Join Gideon Porth of Atlas Farm and Julie Fine of American Farmland Trust for a field walk exploring an innovative approach to tillage reduction for organic vegetables. Gideon will showcase the initial results of a trial utilizing multiple cover crops, including oats and peas, followed by buckwheat, to prepare for no-till transplanting fall kale.  This strategy reduces tractor passes by 75% and requires no tillage during the cropping season.  Gideon will share the background of the trials, the equipment, and the operations involved, and participants will be able to compare each treatment with its standard tillage control.

Building Soil Health with Mushroom Compost

Woven Roots Farm 12 McCarty Road, Tyringham, MA, United States

Inoculate your compost with spent mushroom substrate! In this hands-on workshop, we'll show you how, and even take a peak under the microscope to see what's really going on.

$35 – $65

Suelos Saludables con Composta de Hongos

Woven Roots Farm 12 McCarty Road, Tyringham, MA, United States

Únase a nosotres en este viaje a lo más profundo del mundo del compost y el sustrato de las setas. A lo largo de esta jornada, exploraremos el mundo vivo del suelo y el micelio para aprender a integrar el sustrato usado para cultivar setas en sistemas de compostaje casero y/o de pequeña escala. Aprenderá sobre las prácticas de siembra directa, crecimiento, composta, mantillo y recolección de Woven Farms y sobre cómo incorporar el sustrato de setas en su agricultura.

$35 – $65

Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms and Gardens – sold out

Seeds of Solidarity Farm Orange, MA, United States

If you a farmer or experienced gardener seeking to start, transition to, or advance no-till methods this inspiring day is for you! Simple tools and no-till techniques build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, promote climate resilience, and increase your connection to the land.

$60 – $90

Unveiling the Hidden Gardeners: Harnessing Microbial Partners for Thriving Soils – cancelled

Mojitos Country Club 44 Mazzeo Drive, Randolph, MA, United States

Join us for an immersive, bilingual journey into the intricate world beneath our feet – a realm of microorganisms that hold the keys to soil vitality and plant health. In this captivating workshop, we'll delve deep into the captivating realm of microbial partnerships that power our ecosystems.

Revelando a los Jardineros Ocultos: Aprovechando las Asociaciones Microbianas para Suelos Florecientes – se ha cancelado

Mojitos Country Club 44 Mazzeo Drive, Randolph, MA, United States

A bilingual event. Únete a nosotros en un viaje inmersivo hacia el mundo intrincado bajo nuestros pies, un reino de microorganismos que poseen las claves para la vitalidad del suelo y la salud de las plantas. En este cautivador taller, nos sumergiremos profundamente en el fascinante mundo de las asociaciones microbianas que impulsan nuestros ecosistemas.

Event Series Soil Health Community Call

Soil Health Bi-Monthly Community Call

Online

We 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.

TOPP: Fundamentals of Fertility Management

Online

Good soil management is at the core of any agricultural operation. The soil provides the essential nutrients for plant performance. In this workshop, we'll discuss the differences between organic and conventional fertility management, ranging from fertilizer rate of release to crediting nutrient contributions from soil organic matter, and just how much you can rely on a microbial community to help meet fertility needs. We will also discuss how and when to collect a soil sample for soil nutrient testing, how to interpret soil test results, and the differences between a soil fertility test and a soil health test.

Event Series Microbes Series

Unveiling the Hidden World of Soil: Virtual Microscopy & Agricultural Insights (Microbes Series)

Online

Join 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. 

Growing Organically Together: A BIPOC Networking Event – Eastern MA

Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, United States

Have 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.