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.
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!
Go Nuts Bi-Monthly Community Call: Field & Fertility Plans
OnlineJoin us for our Go Nuts springtime discussion where the group will be sharing plans and ideas for the upcoming growing season, as well as how to keep them alive and thriving. Fertility plans for agroforestry settings can be challenging due to a variety of factors, including: conditions for successful establishment, large pieces of land that may require different approaches in fertility, or how to keep costs down for organic-minded growers. We love to hear about the different goals and arrangements of agroforestry sites in our region! Share your story, and listen in. What are you planting, or what have you planted? How’s your soil? Are you purchasing or making amendments? What about those foliar sprays? If you are seeking feedback from others, looking to discuss your successes or improve your methods, or learn from your agroforestry peers, this call is for you!
Reconnect Retreat
Seeds of Solidarity Farm Orange, MA, United StatesA day of practices to destress and stay centered amid [...]
Seedling Sale: Natick Community Organic Farm
Natick Community Organic Farm 117 Elliot St., Natick, United StatesOn farm at 117 Eliot Street, Natick, MA 01760 Pre [...]
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 StatesJoin 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.
IPM workshop at Red Apple Farm
OnlineThe workshop is FREE! The focus will be on APPLES.
Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience / Análisis de Suelos, Muestreo de Carbono y Diseño para la Resiliencia
La Finca (The Farm) at Nuestras Raíces 24 Jones Ferry Rd, Holyoke, 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 Nuestras Raíces 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.