Landcare
Soil Health Bi-Monthly Community Call : Preparing for Compost Tea Mastery Webinar
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.
Soil Carbon Amendment Webinar
OnlineHave you been growing cover crops year after year and [...]
2024 Microscopy Training
OnlineCT NOFA is offering microscopy training in 2024. Participants will view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil. Demonstrations include how to prepare a slide for viewing, what you might find and how to evaluate your findings. Participants will be trained to analyze the following:
Postponed Agriculture in Design: a celebration of farming heritage and innovation in at-home composting – POSTPONED
80 Champney St. 80 Champney St., Groton, United StatesThis two-fold event includes both an agricultural inspired art exhibition and a creative design challenge to inspire the at-home composter.
Big River Chestnuts – Farm Tour & Social Meet Up
Big River Chestnuts 195 River Road, Sunderland, MA, United StatesIn collaboration with Sowing Solutions Education and Garden Design and [...]
NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – Small Scale Gardening Techniques to Build Self-Sustainability
Sycamore Community Garden Concord, NH, United StatesIntegrating growing and storing techniques oriented to long term benefits can help you create a system that improves your self-sustainability. Techniques like crop rotation and seed saving can help you improve soil quality, reduce financial burdens, increase crop accessibility and yield, and more. Join Sibongile of Sycamore Community Garden as she shares some techniques to give you the tools to help improve your small-scale growing systems. Information shared will open your mind to growing in a way that sustains you and your household for years to come.
Organic Orchard and Berry Management for Whole Farm Health
Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Rd, Harvard, United StatesVer la pagina en español Meet Linda Hoffman, orchardist at [...]
Manejo de huertos frutales y de bayas orgánicos para una granja saludable
Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Rd, Harvard, United StatesVengan a conocer a Linda Hoffman, agricultora de la granja Old Frog Pond, y a Laura Davis, coordinadora de ayuda para la certificación orgánica y asesora de salud del suelo para NOFA/Mass. Son ellos quienes les guiarán en una exploración de las prácticas orgánicas para el manejo de huertos frutales y para la producción de fruta a pequeña escala. Únanse a nosotros para discutir el sistema de rotación perenne de los huertos frutales y su impacto en la salud del suelo y el manejo de plagas. Aprenderemos sobre los métodos de pulverización de hojas de Old Frog Pond y cómo se plantean la nutrición de los árboles.
Chemical Harmony: Balancing Nutrients for Healthy Growth – Woven Roots Farm
Woven Roots Farm 12 McCarthy Road, Tyringham, MA, United StatesUnlock the mysteries of soil chemistry in our Chemical Harmony Workshop. Dive into the fascinating realm of nutrient management and soil analysis as we explore the intricate balance of elements essential for healthy plant growth. Through engaging activities and hands-on demonstrations, participants will learn how to collect soil samples effectively and analyze chemical properties using refractometers and soil probes. From understanding nutrient chelation to the basics of fermentation techniques, this workshop offers valuable insights into optimizing soil fertility and promoting sustainable agriculture. Join us to discover the secrets hidden within the soil and harness the power of chemistry to nurture thriving ecosystems and bountiful harvests.
HarmonÃa quÃmica: Equilibrio de nutrientes para un crecimiento sano – Woven Roots Farm
Woven Roots Farm 12 McCarthy Road, Tyringham, MA, United StatesConozca los misterios de la quÃmica del suelo en nuestro taller HarmonÃa QuÃmica. Sumérjase en el fascinante reino del manejo de nutrientes y del análisis del suelo mientras exploramos el intrincado equilibrio de elementos necesario para un crecimiento sano de las plantas. A través de actividades y demostraciones, las personas participantes aprenderán cómo recolectar muestras del suelo de manera efectiva y cómo analizar sus propiedades quÃmicas usando refractómetros y sondas de suelo. En este taller ofrece valiosos consejos sobre cómo optimizar la fertilidad del suelo y cómo promover la agricultura sostenible, desde cómo entender la quelación de los nutrientes a los básicos de las técnicas de fermentación. Únase a nosotros para descubrir los secretos del suelo y para hacerse con el poder de la quÃmica para alimentar ecosistemas prósperos y cosechas abundantes.