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SUMMARY:Planning for the Future of Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Dear Massachusetts Farmers and Farmland Owners\, \nHave you thought about the future of your farm? Want to learn how to plan for\, protect\, lease\, finance\, or pass on your farm?  \nWe invite you to join your fellow Massachusetts farmers and farmer support organizations to learn about tools and resources for helping you put into motion your goals for your land. \nThis special farmer workshop\, Planning for the Future of Your Farm\, will be offered in three different locations around the state this spring! \nThe events are being organized by Land For Good\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, American Farmland Trust and 3 regional land trusts (Franklin Land Trust\, Sudbury Valley Trustees\, and Berkshire Natural Resources Council). \nFREE local dinner and refreshments will be provided! \nWorkshop 2 \nTuesday\, April 1\, 2025\, 6:00PM-8:00PM \n1870 Town Function Hall \n12 Woodward Avenue\, Berlin\, MA \n  \nWorkshop 3 \nWednesday\, April 9\, 2025\, 5:30PM-7:30PM \nBounti-Fare Restaurant \n200 Howland Avenue\, Adams\, MA \n  \nThe events will include speakers from Land For Good\, MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, financial and legal experts\, local land trusts\, and American Farmland Trust. There will be lots of time for questions\, networking\, and resource-sharing! \n  \nThe events are capped at 40 farmers\, and advanced registration is required. CLICK HERE to register and reserve your spot! Reach out to Jamie Pottern\, 413-240-4621 or jpottern@farmland.org with any questions.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/planning-for-the-future-of-your-farm-2/
LOCATION:1870 Town Function Hall\, 12 Woodward Avenue\, Berlin\, MA
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Online Ordering Deadline: April 21 \nWe will be selling wildflowers\, grasses\, seeds\, and more! We will also be selling fruits and other edible plants! Examples include blueberries\, elderberries\, and ostrich fern! All plants will come as plugs and tubelings. There will be numerous options available to you! Once again\, we will be selling Black Gold Composted Cow Manure! Root bags and bat houses will also be available to purchase. \nAll of our native plant varieties are straight species\, meaning that no cultivars will be sold. It has been found that cultivars often do not have the same benefits to wildlife that straight species do. Our focus on native species will help our native pollinators\, increase biodiversity\, and conserve our native plants and animals\, among other benefits. \nWe will not be selling any ornamental non-native bulbs. We hope those of you who are traditional gardeners will look at our native plants\, as they can be just as gorgeous and hold significant value to our native pollinators and other wildlife. Some natives that we are providing are also great alternatives to invasive plants such as Winged Euonymus and non-native turf grasses. \nThere will be a first-come\, first-serve cash sale on leftover cold-germination seeds\, plants\, and garden supplies at the pickup site. \nOrder Pickup\nMay 2\, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM\nMay 3\, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM\nFarrington Nature Linc.\n291 Cambridge Turnpike\nLincoln\, MA 01773
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/spring-plant-sale/
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Outcomes in Clover Living Mulch Trials
DESCRIPTION:Join Lincoln Fishman from Momentum Ag to hear about the results of nearly 50 on-farm trials investigating clover living mulch. Crops ranged from small-scale organic vegetables to small grains to conventional silage corn. \nWe’ll discuss our current thoughts on best management practices for growing cash crops in clover living mulch. \nWe will also look at the soil health test results from these trials. The head of Cornell’s Soil Health Testing Lab\, Bob Schindelbeck\, will join the call to field any farmer questions about how the Lab actually runs its various tests and how their scoring metric is devised. \nContact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nRegister here!
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/soil-health-outcomes-in-clover-living-mulch-trials/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Planning for the Future of Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Dear Massachusetts Farmers and Farmland Owners\, \nHave you thought about the future of your farm? Want to learn how to plan for\, protect\, lease\, finance\, or pass on your farm?  \nWe invite you to join your fellow Massachusetts farmers and farmer support organizations to learn about tools and resources for helping you put into motion your goals for your land. \nThis special farmer workshop\, Planning for the Future of Your Farm\, will be offered in three different locations around the state this spring! \nThe events are being organized by Land For Good\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, American Farmland Trust and 3 regional land trusts (Franklin Land Trust\, Sudbury Valley Trustees\, and Berkshire Natural Resources Council). \nFREE local dinner and refreshments will be provided!  \nWorkshop 3 \nWednesday\, April 9\, 2025\, 5:30PM-7:30PM\nBounti-Fare Restaurant\n200 Howland Avenue\, Adams\, MA \nThe events will include speakers from Land For Good\, MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, financial and legal experts\, local land trusts\, and American Farmland Trust. There will be lots of time for questions\, networking\, and resource-sharing! \nThe events are capped at 40 farmers\, and advanced registration is required. CLICK HERE to register and reserve your spot! Reach out to Jamie Pottern\, 413-240-4621 or jpottern@farmland.org with any questions.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/planning-for-the-future-of-your-farm-4/
LOCATION:Bounti-Fare Restaurant\, 200 Howland Avenue\, Adams\, MA
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SUMMARY:2025 Statewide Local Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attention Farmers\, Ranchers\, Forest Managers\, and Conservation Stewards\nJoin the annual Statewide Local Working Group Meeting to share your concerns about natural resource issues in your region and discuss ideas for steps to take to address them. \nShare your input! \nUse this opportunity to influence programs and funding delivered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and forge productive collaborations with other agricultural producers and conservation stewards here in Massachusetts. \n\nProvide input on natural resource concerns and issues in your region\nDiscuss effective management strategies and technologies to best tackle resource concerns\nLearn more about the NRCS and how the can provide technical and financial support in addressing natural resource concerns\nConnect with other stakeholders across the state\n\nPlease choose the appropriate survey to complete — we want your input whether or not you are able to attend the meeting — and register below: \nAgricultural Producers Survey \nConservation Professionals Survey \nRegister for the April 15 meeting on Zoom \n  \n 
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/2025-statewide-local-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity workshop - Montague
DESCRIPTION:Join Landscape Interactions and NOFA/Mass for an array of hands-on workshops this season\, as we partner with farmers and community gardeners across Western Massachusetts to implement a series of scalable\, replicable designs and land management practices that incorporate biodiverse\, native pollinator-supporting vegetation. \nFunded by a Healthy Soils Action Grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)\, Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity aims to demonstrate that enhancing plant diversity and supporting at-risk pollinators leads to healthier soils\, increased soil organic carbon sequestration and improved ecosystem function. \nWhether your farm is urban or rural\, large or small-scale\, your production livestock or vegetable-based\, there are gleanings to take home from this project. Workshops offered in the 2025 season include soil analysis and on-site data collection\, site preparation\, native pollinator life cycle requirements\, native plant and seed installation as well as short and long-term maintenance. \n  \nEvents: \n\nSoil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience – Red Fire Farm\, Montague\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:30pm\nSoil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience – NOFA/Mass Food Access\, Tapley Court Apartments\nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm\nSoil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience – Nuestras Raíces\, La Finca (The Farm)\nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025 | 2:30pm – 5:00pm\nSoil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Planting for Resilience – Indian Line Farm\nFriday May 9 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/healthy-soil-through-maximum-biodiversity-workshop/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm\, 184 Meadow Rd\, Montague\, MA\, 01351
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity workshop - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Join Landscape Interactions and NOFA/Mass for an array of hands-on workshops this season\, as we partner with farmers and community gardeners across Western Massachusetts to implement a series of scalable\, replicable designs and land management practices that incorporate biodiverse\, native pollinator-supporting vegetation. \nFunded by a Healthy Soils Action Grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)\, Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity aims to demonstrate that enhancing plant diversity and supporting at-risk pollinators leads to healthier soils\, increased soil organic carbon sequestration and improved ecosystem function. \nWhether your farm is urban or rural\, large or small-scale\, your production livestock or vegetable-based\, there are gleanings to take home from this project. Workshops offered in the 2025 season include soil analysis and on-site data collection\, site preparation\, native pollinator life cycle requirements\, native plant and seed installation as well as short and long-term maintenance. \n  \nEvents: \n\nSoil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience – NOFA/Mass Food Access\, Tapley Court Apartments\nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm\nSoil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience – Nuestras Raíces\, La Finca (The Farm)\nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025 | 2:30pm – 5:00pm\nSoil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Planting for Resilience – Indian Line Farm\nFriday May 9 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/healthy-soil-through-maximum-biodiversity-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Tapley Court Apartments\, 221 Bay St\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity workshop - Holyoke
DESCRIPTION:Join Landscape Interactions and NOFA/Mass for an array of hands-on workshops this season\, as we partner with farmers and community gardeners across Western Massachusetts to implement a series of scalable\, replicable designs and land management practices that incorporate biodiverse\, native pollinator-supporting vegetation. \nFunded by a Healthy Soils Action Grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)\, Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity aims to demonstrate that enhancing plant diversity and supporting at-risk pollinators leads to healthier soils\, increased soil organic carbon sequestration and improved ecosystem function. \nWhether your farm is urban or rural\, large or small-scale\, your production livestock or vegetable-based\, there are gleanings to take home from this project. Workshops offered in the 2025 season include soil analysis and on-site data collection\, site preparation\, native pollinator life cycle requirements\, native plant and seed installation as well as short and long-term maintenance. \n  \nEvents: \n\nSoil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience – Nuestras Raíces\, La Finca (The Farm)\nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025 | 2:30pm – 5:00pm\nSoil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Planting for Resilience – Indian Line Farm\nFriday May 9 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/healthy-soil-through-maximum-biodiversity-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raíces\, La Finca (The Farm)\, 24 Jones Ferry Rd\, Holyoke\, Massachusetts\, 01040
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