Request for Proposals – 2026 Annual Winter Conference
OnlineWe are currently accepting proposals for workshops for the 2026 Winter Conference Our theme this year is inspired by the Massachusetts Healthy Soils Action Plan, which focuses on how we can effectively conserve, protect, restore, and properly manage our soils throughout the state to improve the vitality of our environments and the health and quality of life of our community members. While the theme highlights “healthy soils”, we know that meaningful land work goes far beyond technical soil knowledge. That’s why we welcome proposals from a wide range of voices for a well-rounded conference; whether you’re a grower, educator, healer, food worker, researcher, artist, organizer, or simply someone with a meaningful relationship to land, we invite you to submit a workshop proposal!
NOFA-VT Farm Dreams
Milkweed Farm Westminster, VermontDo you have a dream of starting a farm? Join Farm Dreams to explore your farm vision, connect with other aspiring farmers, learn about resources for beginning farmers in Vermont, and grow your understanding of approaches to farm business management and land access. This two-part series will cover the basics and provide structured activities for you to develop your vision. You will leave with an action plan to support you in making your farm dream a reality. Farm Dreams is an entry-level workshop designed to help people clarify what motivates them to farm, get their vision on paper, inventory their strengths and training needs, identify resources and get perspective from an experienced farmer.
Homemade Sofrito: A Summer Staple
Dorchester Food Coop 195 Bowdoin St., Dorchester, United StatesJoin the NOFA/Mass Food Access Team to learn how to make quick and nutritious meals with homemade sofrito from the veggies in your garden or farm share! Anyone that attends the session can participate in making this delicious dish and take home samples. Sofrito is a flavorful base made from finely chopped or pureed vegetables and herbs that’s used to enhance the flavor of various dishes. It typically includes onions, garlic, peppers (bell pepper, cubanelle, and ají dulce), cilantro, and culantro (also known as recao). Not only is it a flavorful tool for a variety of recipes, it’s also an important source of fiber and nutrients, especially when grown in healthy soils.
Soil Health Bi-Monthly Community Call: Community Resourcing and Cohort Building
OnlineWe’re excited to invite you to this month’s Soil Health Call, part of our ongoing bimonthly series that brings together farmers, gardeners, researchers, and community organizers passionate about living soils and resilient food systems. Following the momentum of our recent Indigenous Microorganism (IMO) workshop, we’re opening up a discussion on how we can build localized networks of mutual support. How do we move beyond individual practice and begin to share knowledge, materials, tools and microbes across our communities? How can we form ongoing cohorts that support one another in producing IMOs, biofertilizers, compost, and more? 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.
Canceled Growing Unique Plants for Organic Markets – iSe ofrece en español! – Cancelled
Hilltop Farm and Fiber Arts 1 Partridge Rd., Lanesborough, United StatesJoin us for this opportunity to see what organic soil care can look like on a detailed and scientific level, in conjunction with the unique array of specialty crops from Hilltop Farm & Fiber Arts. If you’ve felt the itch to grow something other than vegetables, this is a great time to learn about growing natural dye plants , which can be annual or perennial, and many of which also have the benefit of showy flowers. Hilltop Farm also grows garlic, rhubarb and seeds. The workshop will be split in half, the first part of the day focusing on soil assessments for beginning and learning farmers, and the second half exploring the links between soil stewardship and specialty markets and income streams, along with how to process these niche plants in keeping with certified organic standards!
Canceled Cultivando Plantas Únicas para los Mercados Ecológicos – Cancelado
Hilltop Farm and Fiber Arts 1 Partridge Rd., Lanesborough, United StatesÚnete a nosotros en esta oportunidad para ver cómo se ve el cuidado orgánico del suelo a un nivel detallado y científico, junto con la variedad única de cultivos especializados de Hilltop Farm & Fiber Arts. Si le ha despertado el deseo de cultivar algo más que hortalizas, este es un buen momento para aprender a cultivar plantas de tintes naturales, que pueden ser anuales o permanentes, y muchas de las cuales también tienen la ventaja de tener flores llamativas. Hilltop Farm también cultiva ajos, ruibarbos y semillas. El taller se dividirá en dos partes: la primera se centrará en la evaluación del suelo para agricultores principiantes y en formación, y la segunda explorará los vínculos entre la gestión del suelo, los mercados especializados y las fuentes de ingresos, así como la forma de procesar estas plantas especializadas de acuerdo con las normas de la agricultura ecológica certificadas!
Sustainable Landscaping Techniques: Improve Your Soil with Trevor Smith
Weston Nurseries 40 Frankland Rd, Hopkinton, MA, United StatesAre your clients asking you for more ecologically friendly landscaping services? Whether they’re concerned about weed pressure, soil erosion, or the use of herbicides, starting with the health of the soil will help to solve those issues. In this workshop, we’ll not only cover the soil fundamentals that will allow you to provide the best results for your clients, but also offer some of the tools you’ll need to assess soil and to landscape smarter.
Building Immersion, Life Tools
Seeds of Solidarity Farm Orange, MA, United StatesSat and Sun August 16/17. 10 am to 4.30 PM [...]
Farm Bill: Farmer Listening Session (Online on Zoom)
OnlineJoin us for a special opportunity to boost your voice [...]
Growing Organically Together Monthly Calls – Soil Fertility Practice Standard: Organic Certified: More than just avoiding synthetic pesticides
OnlineLooking 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.