Homegrown National Park
OnlineOur parks, preserves, and remaining wildlands – no matter how grand in scale – are too small and separated from one another to sustain the native trees, plants, insects, and animals on which our ecosystems depend. We can fix this problem by practicing conservation outside of wildlands, where we live, work, shop, farm, and ranch. Thus, the concept for Homegrown National Park: a national challenge to create diverse ecosystems in our yards, communities, farms, and surrounding lands by reducing lawn, planting native, and removing invasives.
Go Nuts Bi-Monthly Community Call
OnlineGo Nuts! is our bi-monthly informational call on agroforestry. During this call, we will discuss all things related to agroforestry, from planting and tree establishment to infrastructure and consumer access. This includes insight into the variety of species of trees and shrubs and their various applications as well as discussing more technical elements such as soil health or animal integration. All of these discussions are grounded in the relevancy of agroforestry as a unified food systems solution, and how it can help sustain our environment, improve soil health and boost community resilience.
2024 Seed Share at the Winter Market
Northampton Senior Center 67 Conz Street, Northampton, United StatesThe growing season is upon us, time to plant some seeds! Donated seeds plus extras provided by Grow Food Northampton will be available at the Winter Farmers Market at the Northampton Senior Center on March 9. Seeds will be free of charge. Please note that depending on the amount of seeds available, we may limit the number of seed packets each person can take. Feel free to bring your own seeds to share!
Community Seed Exchange at Mowry Commons
Mowry Commons 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI, United StatesEver been to the seed exchange? Well...You're in for a treat. Young Farmer Network and Revive the Roots are co-hosting this years exchange! This is a gathering for not only veggie lovers but fruit and nut nerds, native seed enthusiasts, and DIY inventive minds. The folks that attend, range in experience and are here to chat about their favorite varieties, growing techniques, stories of their seeds, and the importance of seed saving to pass on the history of the land and our ancestors.
Field Notes : Local Food & Farm Stores with CISA
Northampton Academy of Music 274 Main St., Northampton, United StatesGet your tickets now for Field Notes, CISA’s live storytelling event celebrating the many ways local food and farming leave their mark on our lives and in our communities. This show is for everyone who grows, cooks, or eats food!
Unveiling the Hidden World of Soil: Virtual Microscopy & Agricultural Insights (Microbes Series)
OnlineJoin us for the first event in our Microbes series, where we kick off with an engaging virtual session that serves as the foundation for our exploration of microscopy and its role in agricultural systems. During this session, we'll delve into the fascinating world of soil biology, understanding the significance of different tools for biological assessments and their potential impact on soil health and agriculture. Learn how management practices can influence soil biology, and gain insights into the pivotal role microscopy plays in unraveling the mysteries beneath the earth's surface. We will also use this opportunity to gather pivotal information from our community to assess needs such as microscope access and training.
Fertilizing with Urine: Recent Findings from the Rich Earth Institute’s On-Farm Research
OnlineJoin Rich Earth and three of our farmer partners to learn about urine nutrient reclamation, gain insights from twelve years of research, explore social research findings, and engage in a lively discussion to shape our forthcoming Farmer Guide to Urine Fertilizer.
Natural and Low-cost Homestead Design
Many Hands Sustainability Center / Organic Farm 411 Sheldon Road, Barre, United States9am-12 noon with pot luck lunch Price: $50-$100 sliding scale [...]
Northeast Regional Food Business Center – Quarterly Webinar
OnlineJoin the Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center on Monday, March 25, for a webinar on the launch of new funding streams for producers and TA providers. Hear from two roundtables as panelists discuss regional supply chain needs and how food & farming communities can most effectively and successfully navigate federal and state funding opportunities.
MAPN monthly meeting
OnlineMassachusetts Pollinator Network Monthly meeting. “Cambridge's First Miyawaki Forest on Private Property,” with Susan Filene, Tori Antonino, and Ali Kreuger of the Alpine St Miyawaki project