Join us and Mothers out Front for a great opportunity to learn about soil health as a climate solution. NOFA/Mass has been a leader in the state promoting soil carbon sequestration, climate-smart farming practices, and also helped to pass the Healthy Soil Action Plan. Come learn about our work at the state level, hear from our Massachusetts climate-smart farms, and be a climate advocate through your food & farm choices.

We 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.

With new climate challenges to tackle, join us at the start of the year to share knowledge and celebrate the joys in creating resilient and thriving regional food systems. Delve into a wide variety of workshops and discussions for organic growers at any scale!

Yes, you can run a food business out of your own home kitchen! Bri Dupras from Franklin Regional Council of Governments will cover the MA cottage industry food laws, and talk about how to get your home kitchen certified. We’ll also cover how you can sell foods you make at home and which permits you need. // Sí, ¡puede administrar un negocio de alimentos desde la cocina de su propia casa! Bri Dupras del Consejo Regional de Gobiernos de Franklin cubrirá las leyes alimentarias de la industria artesanal de Massachusetts y hablará sobre cómo obtener la certificación de la cocina de su hogar. También cubriremos cómo puede vender alimentos que prepara en casa y qué permisos necesita.

Register for the ACRES 2023 ECO-AG Conference and Trade Show and Save! Exclusive 15% Discount for NOFA/Mass Members and Subscribers.

The ideal biodynamic farm is a self-contained individuality to which cows contribute milk, meat, and soil fertility. Megan Durney shares about the essential nature of the animal, and Kim Vaughan covers the basics of biodynamic dairy herd management, including rotational grazing and pasture management. The day includes a visit to our herd, cow barn, and dairy, the only one in Rockland County.