Date change to July 17th!! Western MA Regenerative Food System will be hosting a gathering at Big River Chestnuts to explore the land (facilitated by Jono Niger) and discuss what's different about using this regenerative approach to land use and what that means for imagining and creating a regenerative future. There will be a potluck, tour, discussion, and possibly even a nice swim down on the CT if the weather is nice! Event will be held in accordance with COVID-19 state guidelines. Accessible via PVTA 31 + walk.

Free Summer Workshop with JM Fortier - Registration is now open! Want to learn some key strategies for harvesting with success this season? Sign up for the new 3-part online workshop from The Market Gardener, “The Keys to Harvest Efficiently in the Market Garden” to learn from Jean-Martin Fortier all about the right tools and techniques for optimizing your approach when harvesting vegetables.

Join us for a tour of current crop research at the farm and a demo of our newly purchased no-till transplanter in action. The research tour will go from 3-6pm and dinner will be provided at the end of the tour.

• Bring your own vegetable varieties to share and discuss! • Taste other vegetable varieties and how they were grown • Talk with chef Julia Sweet and Bill Braun about flavor profile and choosing the right variety