Organic Farming
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NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – 7 Essentials of Seed Starting (and the common mistakes to avoid)
NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – 7 Essentials of Seed Starting (and the common mistakes to avoid)
Growing great seedlings is simple with the right seeds at the right time with the right tools. This workshop will provide the foundation you need to have successful seedlings every year. Learn the 7 essentials from Petra Page-Mann, life-long gardener and founder of Fruition Seeds.
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TOPP: Organics and Food Safety
TOPP: Organics and Food Safety
There are points of both overlap and tension for farms trying to meet organic and food safety standards. In this workshop, we’ll cover the principles and requirements of both and the ways that growers can meet them effectively and streamline their efforts as much as possible. Topics will include selecting and handling soil amendments, agricultural water management, and recordkeeping.
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NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – Building and Assessing Soil Microbiology: Enhancing your Garden’s Health
NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – Building and Assessing Soil Microbiology: Enhancing your Garden’s Health
Through practical insights and expert guidance, you'll gain a deeper understanding of soil microbiology and its profound impact on plant growth and ecosystem health.
Our session will equip you with essential tools and techniques for assessing soil microbiology, including microscopy and microbiometer analysis. You'll learn how to collect soil samples effectively and interpret soil test reports to optimize soil health and productivity in your garden. But the learning doesn't stop there. We'll also unveil practical strategies for harnessing the power of soil microbiology to enhance your garden's health, from compost teas and extracts to microbial inoculants. Plus, discover how our professional soil testing services can provide personalized insights and recommendations to elevate your gardening experience.
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Natural and Low-cost Homestead Design
Natural and Low-cost Homestead Design
Saturday, May 11, 2024 9am-12noon with pot luck lunch Price: […]
Organic Orchard and Berry Management for Whole Farm Health
Organic Orchard and Berry Management for Whole Farm Health
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Manejo de huertos frutales y de bayas orgánicos para una granja saludable
Manejo de huertos frutales y de bayas orgánicos para una granja saludable
Vengan 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.
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Demystifying Organic Certification: Record Keeping
Demystifying Organic Certification: Record Keeping
Ver la pagina en español Are you having trouble tracking […]
Desmitificar la certificación para granja orgánica: Cómo mantener los registros
Desmitificar la certificación para granja orgánica: Cómo mantener los registros
¿Tiene problemas a la hora de llevar un registro de los fertilizantes de su granja o planear las cosechas? ¿O quizás le interese conseguir el certificado de granja orgánica pero no encuentra el tiempo?
NOFA/Mass tiene el gusto de traerles a Antonio Acosta de la Asociación en Capacitación Terrestre y Agrícola (ALBA por sus siglas en inglés) y a la granja orgánica Coronel Produce para que compartan sus consejos y técnicas para mantener unos buenos registros para pasar la inspección del certificado orgánico. Además, ¡hablarán sobre otros beneficios de mantener registros!
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No-Till Farming Meet Up
No-Till Farming Meet Up
Are you a no till farmer or one that is transitioning to no till practices in New England? Come gather at Late Bloom Farm for a structured and interactive discussion of what success looks like on your farm as well as challenges you face within no till, ecological farming approaches.
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Keeping the Soil Covered: Tarps, Cover Crops, Mulch
Keeping the Soil Covered: Tarps, Cover Crops, Mulch
Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge of Many Hands Organic Farm “aim for the highest possible fertility, a no till scenario, increased soil organic matter, and high nutrient density, disease and insect resistance, and as few weeds as possible.” Sound too good to be true? Join us at a hands-on workshop on their farm to discuss their experience 10 years into no-till management, a bit about their problems with this modality as they have evolved over the years, and the solutions that they have implemented.
Cómo mantener el suelo cubierto: lonas, cultivos de cobertura, mantillo
Cómo mantener el suelo cubierto: lonas, cultivos de cobertura, mantillo
Julie Rawson y Jack Kittredge de Many Hands Organic Farm “buscan alcanzar la máxima fertilidad posible, practicar la agricultura sin labranza, aumentar la materia orgánica del suelo, una alta densidad de nutrientes, resistencia a las enfermedades y los insectos, y tan pocas malas hierbas como sea posible.” ¿Suena demasiado bien para ser verdad? Únase a nosotros en este taller práctico en su granja para aprender de sus 10 años de experiencia en el manejo de la agricultura sin labranza, compartir algunos de los problemas de este modelo que han experimentado a lo largo de los años y también las soluciones a las que han llegado. Sound too good to be true? Join us at a hands-on workshop on their farm to discuss their experience 10 years into no-till management, a bit about their problems with this modality as they have evolved over the years, and the solutions that they have implemented.