Soil Health Bi-Monthly Community Call
OnlineWe 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.
Soil Health Outcomes in Clover Living Mulch Trials
OnlineRegister here! Join Lincoln Fishman from Momentum Ag to hear about the results [...]
Crop Production Course
OnlineReady to Start Your Own Farm or Grow Your Garden Dreams? Join our 9-week Crop Production Course and gain the practical skills and confidence you need to grow healthy food, care for the soil, and run a successful small farm or garden.
Labor-Movement with Cynthia Flores
Pittsfield, MALabor-Movement believes that when you move well, you work well. Our mission is to help farmers, fishermen, landscapers, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health + wellness, increase efficiency and extend longevity in a season or career. Join us for a panel presentation of farmers and social media experts who will cover these questions and much more. Through a mix of short presentations and Q&A, the panelists will share their experience and tips to help you: define your audiences, choose the right platforms to reach those audiences, understand the algorithm to increase engagement, develop strategies to motivate people to action, and most importantly how to create a social media structure that works for you!
Growing Organic Together Monthly Calls
OnlineSpring is upon us! Is your Organic Systems Plan (OSP) up to snuff? Whether that's a yes or a no, this is a great space for growers and community members to network, share personal experiences, and offer support in their organic journey. We'll break up into circles where people can share their challenges, successes, and goals related to organic growing. 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.
Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience
Red Fire Farm 184 Meadow Rd, Montague, MA, United StatesIn 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 Red Fire Farm to transform a portion of their working landscape into a refugia for at-risk native bees, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse, perennial and productive native plant communities.
Biochar Field Walk at Just Roots Farm
Just Roots Community Farm 34 Glenbrook Dr, Greenfield, MA, United StatesPlease join American Farmland Trust, NRCS MA, and Just Roots [...]
Cover Crop Field Walk
Honstra Farms' Field Lakeville, United StatesPlease join the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) and UMass [...]
Easy Homemade Adobo and Herb bundles – What can I do with all of this food?
OnlineSpringtime is upon us which means the first harvest isn’t so far away! Get ready to use your SNAP/HIP to purchase fresh produce from farm stands, farmer’s markets and farm shares with this webinar, kicking off with a “House Made Adobo” recipe. We’ll also be introducing the event series for this year, where you’ll find inspiration to use all the bounty - whether it’s keeping produce from spoiling, or getting ready to preserve the harvest from the garden and from a farm share. Get ready!
No-till Gardens and Farms: Healthy Soil, Heal Climate
Seeds of Solidarity Farm Orange, MA, United StatesSunday April 27, 1-4PM: No-till Gardens and Farms: Healthy Soil, Heal [...]