Seeds of Success: Strategies for Identifying and Navigating Organic Markets
OnlineJoin us to discuss and explore how experienced organic farmers navigate marketing challenges – Friday, November 10th
Building Community-Driven Gardens: Tapley Court Apartments Project Reflection
OnlineHousing developments, libraries and similar locations provide vacant land for community gardens. This webinar will share the journey of the Tapley Garden and review the key ingredients to soil health development, food access, and youth leadership.
SEMAP Farmer Celebration
Buzzards Bay Brewing 98This event is all about celebrating agriculture together, and showing our thanks and appreciation for farmers across Southeastern MA. You’ve done incredible work bringing us delicious local food all year, so now is the time to come party with us!
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.
Miyawaki forest discussion at the November MAPN monthly meeting!
OnlinePlease join us Tuesday, November 28th, at 7pm, as we welcome Maya Dutta to present on miyawaki forests! Maya is an environmental advocate and ecosystem restorer working to spread understanding on the key role of biodiversity in shaping the climate and the water, carbon, nutrient and energy cycles we rely on. She is passionate about climate change adaptation and mitigation and the ways that community-led ecosystem restoration can fight global climate change while improving the livelihood and equity of human communities.
Chestnut Roasting at Big River Chestnuts
Big River Chestnuts 195 River Road, Sunderland, MA, United StatesHope you have been enjoying the warm weather these past days! But no matter the weather, come on out and join us for roasted chestnuts and other forest treats - this Saturday 11/18 and Saturday 12/2 from 10am- 4pm.
ACRES 2023 ECO-AG Conference
Northern Kentucky Convention Center Covington, KY, United StatesRegister for the ACRES 2023 ECO-AG Conference and Trade Show and Save! Exclusive 15% Discount for NOFA/Mass Members and Subscribers.
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.
Large Animals & The Farm Organism
Side Room at Threefold Auditorium 260 Hungry Hollow Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY, NY, United StatesThe ideal biodynamic farm is a self-contained individuality to which cows contribute milk, meat, and soil fertility. Megan Durney shares about the essential nature of the animal, and Kim Vaughan covers the basics of biodynamic dairy herd management, including rotational grazing and pasture management. The day includes a visit to our herd, cow barn, and dairy, the only one in Rockland County.
PPLT Financial Literacy 101
Nichols College 121 Center Rd., Dudley, MA, United StatesAre you thinking of starting a small farm? Do you already run a farm and are hoping to expand? Invest in yourself and watch your returns grow through this 7-week course. This course is right for you if you’ve never taken a day of financial planning in your life! It is also an excellent next step for any farmer who has gone through New Entry’s Farm Business Planning Course or similar introductory program.