Simple and Delicious: Cooking with Fall Greens – iSe ofrece en español!
Home City Housing 437 Bay Street, Springfield, United StatesEn español Enjoy delicious food and make your SNAP go [...]
Simple y delicioso: cocinar con verduras de otoño
Home City Housing 437 Bay Street, Springfield, United States¡Disfrute de comida deliciosa y haga que su SNAP rinda más usando los beneficios de HIP con un agricultor local! Únase al equipo de NOFA/Mass Food Access mientras usamos la cosecha del jardín (o un CSA) para hacer una comida rápida y nutritiva. La receta de este evento incluirá un plato preparado con verduras de otoño como col rizada, acelga, berza o remolacha.
Farm Bill: Farmer Listening Session (Online on Zoom)
OnlineJoin us for a special opportunity to boost your voice [...]
Taste Your Terroir: Natural Soda & Vinegar Making
Just Roots Community Farm 34 Glenbrook Dr, Greenfield, MA, United StatesDiscover the ancient art of fermenting liquids right in your own kitchen. From fizzy sodas to wild-crafted vinegars, this hands-on intensive workshop will guide you through the process of turning simple ingredients into extraordinary concoctions.
Stone Soup Café 20th Annual Harvest Supper
OnlineThis August is the 20th Annual Harvest Supper hosted by Stone Soup [...]
Biological Diversity: Fostering Thriving Ecosystems Below Ground – iSe ofrece en español!
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United StatesEmbark on a captivating exploration of soil biology in our Biological Diversity workshop. Journey into the dynamic world of soil microbes, organic matter, and decomposition as we unravel the essential role of biological processes in soil health. Through hands-on activities and insightful demonstrations, participants will gain a deeper understanding of microbial communities and their impact on soil fertility and resilience. This workshop will cover microbial collections techniques that the NOFA/Mass soil technical team employs to assess and enhance biological diversity in their agricultural systems. Whether you're a farmer, gardener, or environmental enthusiast, this workshop offers invaluable knowledge and practical skills to cultivate thriving soils and sustainable landscapes.
Diversidad biológica: Cómo fomentar ecosistemas prósperos bajo el suelo
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United StatesEmbárcate en una fascinante exploración de la biología del suelo en nuestro taller de Diversidad Biológica. Adéntrate en el dinámico mundo de los microbios en el suelo, la materia orgánica y la descomposición mientras desciframos el papel esencial de los procesos biológicos en la salud del suelo. Mediante actividades prácticas y demostraciones reveladoras, los participantes profundizarán en la comprensión de las comunidades microbianas y su impacto en la fertilidad y resiliencia del suelo. Este taller abordará las técnicas de recolección de microorganismos que el equipo técnico de suelos de NOFA/Mass emplea para evaluar y mejorar la diversidad biológica en sus sistemas agrícolas. Ya seas agricultor, jardinero o entusiasta del medio ambiente, este taller te ofrece conocimientos invaluables y habilidades prácticas para cultivar suelos prósperos y paisajes sostenibles.
Garden Grown Simples: Simple Homemade Delights
Just Roots Community Farm 34 Glenbrook Dr, Greenfield, MA, United StatesDiscover the power of plants and learn how to create your own herbal remedies. In this hands-on workshop, you'll delve into the world of medicinal herbs and learn how to grow, forage, and process them into soothing and delicious remedies.
Underground Allies: Growing with the Soil Food Web
Costello Urban Farm 23 Shawsheen Rd., Lawrence, United StatesEvery grower knows that successful cultivation is more than just planting a seed and waiting. It’s a dynamic blend of art, science, and deep connection with the living ecosystem beneath our feet. NOFA/Mass invites you to explore one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — tools for creating thriving gardens and farms: the microbial life in your soil. In this interactive workshop, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of the Soil Food Web — the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and other microscopic allies that form the foundation of soil health. You'll learn how to assess and establish a healthy baseline of microbial life, and discover practices that bring soil biology into balance to support long-term organic fertility. This workshop is for growers of any experience who wish to learn more about soil microbes.
Intuitive Approaches to Agroforestry
Firefly Farm Sunderland, United StatesPlanting and designing an agroforestry-based farm is both a science [...]