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MAPN monthly meeting
MAPN monthly meeting
Massachusetts Pollinator Network Monthly meeting. "The Rat Poison Problem: How Rodenticides Are Harming Wildlife, Pets, and People," with Laura Kiesel of Save Arlington Wildlife.
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TOPP: Cover Cropping
TOPP: Cover Cropping
Are you looking to implement or fine tune your cover cropping systems? This workshop will show how cover crops can be the primary input in organic systems. It will discuss how cover crops can be used to reduce reliance on nitrogen fertilizer, disrupt pest cycles, and mitigate soil damage associated with tillage. The workshop will also cover the differences in organic and conventional cover crop management in horticultural and agronomic cropping systems.
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Soil Amendments for Organic Farms
Soil Amendments for Organic Farms
Have you recently decided to transition your farm to organic certification, or are you considering making the switch? Or maybe you’re already certified organic, and just want a refresher?
This webinar will discuss a soil-health based approach to using soil amendments on organic farms.
Homegrown National Park
Homegrown National Park
Our 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.
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Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
Please stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of our experts, learn about projects happening across the state, talk about your own activities, and more! Stay for the entire meeting or just pop in for what you can.
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Go Nuts Bi-Monthly Community Call
Go Nuts Bi-Monthly Community Call
Go 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.
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2024 Seed Share at the Winter Market
2024 Seed Share at the Winter Market
The 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!
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Community Seed Exchange at Mowry Commons
Community Seed Exchange at Mowry Commons
Ever 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
Field Notes : Local Food & Farm Stores with CISA
Get 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!
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TOPP: Organic Small Fruit Production
TOPP: Organic Small Fruit Production
This session will cover the entirety of small fruit production, from site selection to harvest, of brambles, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. Special attention will be given to production practices that can be utilized for organic systems and the use of Integrated Pest Management. Both sustainable and climate-smart practices will be highlighted.
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Unveiling the Hidden World of Soil: Virtual Microscopy & Agricultural Insights (Microbes Series)
Unveiling the Hidden World of Soil: Virtual Microscopy & Agricultural Insights (Microbes Series)
Join 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.
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Fertilizing with Urine: Recent Findings from the Rich Earth Institute’s On-Farm Research
Fertilizing with Urine: Recent Findings from the Rich Earth Institute’s On-Farm Research
Join 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.
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Natural and Low-cost Homestead Design
Natural and Low-cost Homestead Design
9am-12 noon with pot luck lunch Price: $50-$100 sliding scale […]
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Northeast Regional Food Business Center – Quarterly Webinar
Northeast Regional Food Business Center – Quarterly Webinar
Join 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.
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MAPN monthly meeting
MAPN monthly meeting
Massachusetts 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
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TOPP: Organic Greenhouse Production
TOPP: Organic Greenhouse Production
In this session, Gideon Porth, the owner of Atlas Farm, will share his experiences growing transplants with different systems as he has scaled up over the last 20 years, troubleshooting issues common in certified organic seedling production such as potting mixes, fertilizers, and pest control.
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NOFA Virtual Symposium
The chapters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association are excited to offer a new virtual experience this winter. Join all of us online to hear from speakers on important topics in agriculture and our food system. This is a unique opportunity to connect as a region with other organic advocates, farmers, home growers, non-profit professionals, and more.
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Ayurveda, Yoga, and Seasonal Cooking
Ayurveda, Yoga, and Seasonal Cooking
Saturday, March 30, 2024 9am-12noon with pot luck lunch Price: […]