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pXRF Soil Lead Screening and Microscopy Workshop: From Microscopes to Metals // Taller de Microscopía y Detección de Plomo en el Suelo Mediante pXRF: De los Microscopios a los Metales

Springfield Public Library’s Central Library’s Community Room 220 State St, Springfield, MA, United States

Join us for a FREE Soil Screening with interpretation for the results from American Farmland Trust’s Massachusetts Coordinated Soil Health Program team and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Along with the test results, you’ll be given a brochure for information on the pXRF tool, guidance based on your result and there will be soil health and urban agriculture staff to discuss and collect resources along with potential next steps for your growing practice. Bring a dry soil sample. For collection information, use this guide.

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Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience / Análisis de Suelos, Muestreo de Carbono y Diseño para la Resiliencia

Tapley Court Garden 221 Bay Street, Springfield, MA, United States

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and bulk density. This integrated approach provides a thorough understanding of soil health by combining quantitative data with qualitative observations. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Landscape Interactions’ collaboration with NOFA/Mass Food Access to transform a portion of their community garden at Tapley Court Apartments into a refugia for at-risk native bees, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse, perennial and productive native plant communities.

Spring 2025 Community Planting Day

Breadtree Farms 2129 County Rd. (Rt 153), Salem, NY, United States

Join neighbors and friends this May 17 for a day [...]

Featured Featured Event Series Growing Organic Together Monthly Calls

Growing Organic Together Monthly Calls – May in the Northeast: Your Organic Growing Journal

Online

Looking to make the shift to or improve your organic growing, but don’t know where to start? Join our Growing Organic Together monthly calls! This is a supportive, welcoming space where people of all backgrounds come together to learn, share, and grow. Each month, we explore new ways to incorporate organic and sustainable practices into our growing spaces, with guidance from a variety of experts and a community that encourages growth and connection. Whether you're small or large scale farming, looking to improve your Organic Systems Plan or simply interested in the organic movement, you’ll find inspiration and support here. We will be centering topics of transition to Organic.

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Physical Vitality: Building Robust Foundations for Crop Success – iSe ofrece en español!

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

Join us for an immersive journey into the fundamentals of soil health with our Physical Vitality workshop. Delve into the intricate world beneath our feet as we explore the essential components that shape soil structure and vitality. Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities, participants will gain a deep understanding of soil physical properties, including structure, porosity, and compaction. Equipped with tools such as penetrometers, shovels, and infiltration rings, attendees will learn how to assess and evaluate these critical aspects of soil health directly on the farm.