NOFA/Mass Ed Events
2025 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference: Rooted in Abundance
UMass Amherst Campus Center 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA, United StatesWe invite you to the 2025 Winter Conference: Rooted in Abundance 38th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference This event is in person on February 1st, 2025, UMass Amherst
Conferencia de Invierno de 2025 NOFA/Mass: Enraizados en la abundancia
UMass Amherst Campus Center 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA, United StatesLes invitamos a la Conferencia de Invierno de 2025: Enraizados en la abundancia 38ª Conferencia anual de invierno NOFA/Mass Este evento es en persona el 1 de febrero de 2025, UMass Amherst
NOFA/Mass Annual Member Meeting
UMass Amherst Campus Center 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA, United StatesNOFA/Mass Annual Member Meeting Saturday, February 1st, 5pm We are [...]
Soil Health Bi-Monthly Community Call
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.
Growing Organic Together Monthly Calls
OnlineSpring is upon us! Is your Organic Systems Plan (OSP) up to snuff? Whether that's a yes or a no, this is a great space for growers and community members to network, share personal experiences, and offer support in their organic journey. We'll break up into circles where people can share their challenges, successes, and goals related to organic growing. Looking to make the shift to or improve your organic growing, but don’t know where to start? Join our Growing Organic Together monthly calls! This is a supportive, welcoming space where people of all backgrounds come together to learn, share, and grow. Each month, we explore new ways to incorporate organic and sustainable practices into our growing spaces, with guidance from a variety of experts and a community that encourages growth and connection. Whether you're small or large scale farming, looking to improve your Organic Systems Plan or simply interested in the organic movement, you’ll find inspiration and support here. We will be centering topics of transition to Organic.
Cover Crop Field Walk
Honstra Farms' Field Lakeville, United StatesPlease join the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) and UMass [...]
Go Nuts Bi-Monthly Community Call: Field & Fertility Plans
OnlineJoin us for our Go Nuts springtime discussion where the group will be sharing plans and ideas for the upcoming growing season, as well as how to keep them alive and thriving. Fertility plans for agroforestry settings can be challenging due to a variety of factors, including: conditions for successful establishment, large pieces of land that may require different approaches in fertility, or how to keep costs down for organic-minded growers. We love to hear about the different goals and arrangements of agroforestry sites in our region! Share your story, and listen in. What are you planting, or what have you planted? How’s your soil? Are you purchasing or making amendments? What about those foliar sprays? If you are seeking feedback from others, looking to discuss your successes or improve your methods, or learn from your agroforestry peers, this call is for you!
pXRF Soil Lead Screening and Microscopy Workshop: From Microscopes to Metals // Taller de Microscopía y Detección de Plomo en el Suelo Mediante pXRF: De los Microscopios a los Metales
Springfield Public Library’s Central Library’s Community Room 220 State St, Springfield, MA, United StatesJoin us for a FREE Soil Screening with interpretation for the results from American Farmland Trust’s Massachusetts Coordinated Soil Health Program team and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Along with the test results, you’ll be given a brochure for information on the pXRF tool, guidance based on your result and there will be soil health and urban agriculture staff to discuss and collect resources along with potential next steps for your growing practice. Bring a dry soil sample. For collection information, use this guide.
Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience / Análisis de Suelos, Muestreo de Carbono y Diseño para la Resiliencia
Tapley Court Garden 221 Bay Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesIn this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and bulk density. This integrated approach provides a thorough understanding of soil health by combining quantitative data with qualitative observations. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Landscape Interactions’ collaboration with NOFA/Mass Food Access to transform a portion of their community garden at Tapley Court Apartments into a refugia for at-risk native bees, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse, perennial and productive native plant communities.
Soil Amendments for Organic Farms
OnlineHave you recently decided to transition your farm to organic [...]