Twilight Workshop: Soil Health and Compost Nutrition
Holy Hill Farm 236 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset, United StatesJoin us at our Twilight Grower Series, this time at Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset! Together with NOFA-MA, Holly Hill will walk us through their compost production, show us their new compost sifter, and discuss the successes & challenges of producing their own compost for the farm. We’ll also talk about barriers to implementing this on your farm, and strategies that can improve the practicality and economics of on-farm composting.
MAPN Monthly Meeting
OnlineOur next meeting is coming up! Join us as we host David Falk and Tori Antonino to get tips and tricks on fall garden care that supports pollinators (hint: there's a lot less to do than you think!).
Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms and Gardens – sold out
Seeds of Solidarity Farm Orange, MA, United StatesIf you a farmer or experienced gardener seeking to start, transition to, or advance no-till methods this inspiring day is for you! Simple tools and no-till techniques build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, promote climate resilience, and increase your connection to the land.
Optimizing Farm Movement with Cynthia Flores
OnlineUnderstand better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to increase productivity and help decrease on-farm injuries. Time will be spent in an interactive atmosphere moving through four basic movement patterns: hinge, squat, push and pull, along with the importance of core stability. Each participant will leave with tips focused on ways to improve their overall movement patterns and work-related well-being.
Go Nuts Bi-Monthly Community Call
OnlineGo 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.
Unveiling the Hidden Gardeners: Harnessing Microbial Partners for Thriving Soils – cancelled
Mojitos Country Club 44 Mazzeo Drive, Randolph, MA, United StatesJoin us for an immersive, bilingual journey into the intricate world beneath our feet – a realm of microorganisms that hold the keys to soil vitality and plant health. In this captivating workshop, we'll delve deep into the captivating realm of microbial partnerships that power our ecosystems.
Revelando a los Jardineros Ocultos: Aprovechando las Asociaciones Microbianas para Suelos Florecientes – se ha cancelado
Mojitos Country Club 44 Mazzeo Drive, Randolph, MA, United StatesA bilingual event. Únete a nosotros en un viaje inmersivo hacia el mundo intrincado bajo nuestros pies, un reino de microorganismos que poseen las claves para la vitalidad del suelo y la salud de las plantas. En este cautivador taller, nos sumergiremos profundamente en el fascinante mundo de las asociaciones microbianas que impulsan nuestros ecosistemas.
Making a Value-Added Food Product: The Essentials // Elaborar un producto alimenticio con valor agregado: lo esencial
OnlineLooking to take local produce and turn it into jam, salsa, or something else? This workshop is for you. Join the folks from the Massachusetts Agriculture Innovation Center and the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center for an overview of what it takes to make a value-added food product. We’ll cover some food safety basics, options for where to make your product, and an overview of regulatory requirements and licensing. // ¿Quiere tomar productos locales y convertirlos en mermelada, salsa o algo más? Este taller es para usted. Únase a la gente del Centro de Innovación Agrícola de Massachusetts y del Centro de Procesamiento de Alimentos del Oeste de Massachusetts para obtener una descripción general de lo que se necesita para elaborar un producto alimenticio con valor agregado. Cubriremos algunos conceptos básicos de seguridad alimenta.
Seeds of Success: Strategies for Identifying and Navigating Organic Markets
OnlineJoin us to discuss and explore how experienced organic farmers navigate marketing challenges – Friday, November 10th
Building Community-Driven Gardens: Tapley Court Apartments Project Reflection
OnlineHousing developments, libraries and similar locations provide vacant land for community gardens. This webinar will share the journey of the Tapley Garden and review the key ingredients to soil health development, food access, and youth leadership.