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SUMMARY:Crop Production Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Live (Online) Session: \n\nDates: April 14 – June 9\, 2026\nWeekly live Zoom sessions: Tuesdays\, 6:00–7:30 p.m. EST\nAll sessions recorded for flexible learning\nCost: $450 (half-off scholarships available)\n\nSummer Live (Online) Session: \n\nDates: June 30 – August 25\, 2026\nWeekly live Zoom sessions: Tuesdays\, 6:00–7:30 p.m. EST\nAll sessions recorded for flexible learning\nCost: $450 (half-off scholarships available)\n\nLearn more & register
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SUMMARY:Seedling Sale: Moonrose Farm
DESCRIPTION:A woman-owned\, chemical-free farm in Rehoboth \n\nSpecializing in cultivating vegetables for a CSA program\, farm stand\, and local restaurants\, as well as growing cut flowers for weddings\, events\, and retail bouquets. On-farm bakery offers artisanal baked goods\, and the farm stand provides a variety of produce\, pasture-raised eggs\, organic garden plants\, and seasonal delights. \nNot certified\, but plants are grown organically \nProduce\, Flowers\, Pasture Raised Eggs\, Organic Garden Plants\, Artisanal Baked Goods \n  \nFind out more: \nmoonrosefarm.com ~ IG: @moonrosefarm  \nPre ordering: No \nSNAP/EBT: Yes \nPlant Sale dates & times: Throughout the month of May\, Friday – Sunday  9:00am –  4:00pm \nLocation: On farm \nAddress: 88 Mason St\, Rehoboth\, MA 02769  \nQuestions? moonrosefarm@gmail.com
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LOCATION:Moonrose Farm\, 88 Mason St.\, Rehoboth\, MA\, 02769 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Seedling Sales
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SUMMARY:Seedling Sale: Intervale Farm
DESCRIPTION:A small family farm in Westhampton MA: Our vision is to provide healthy\, fresh produce and plants to the local community in a manner that is consistent with good land stewardship. We also strive to raise our livestock in a fashion that is both humane and productive \nGrowing organically\, not certified \nAnnual Vegetables & Herbs \nFind us at intervalefamilyfarm.com \n  \nPre ordering: No  \nSNAP/HIP: Yes \nPlant Sale dates & times:  \nThroughout the months of May & June  \nMonday – Friday\, 9:00am – 6:00pm\nSaturday\, 9:00am – 5:00pm\nSunday\, 1:00pm – 5:00pm  \nClosed Sundays starting in July   \n  \nLocation: On farm \nAddress: 106 South Rd\, Westhampton\, MA 01027 \nQuestions? Write to intervale5@comcast.net or call 413-527-5440
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LOCATION:Intervale Farm\, 106 South Road\, Westhampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
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SUMMARY:Physical Soil Health: Our Critical Soil Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this full-day workshop about the physical component of soil health where we’ll explore the essential principles that shape soil structure and vitality. This intensive will mix classroom-based learning with hands-on demonstrations and activities assessing soil structure. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of soil physical properties\, including texture\, structure\, porosity\, and compaction.  \nEquipped with tools such as penetrometers\, shovels\, and infiltration rings\, attendees will learn how to assess and evaluate these critical aspects of soil health directly on the farm. We will also explore the synergies between the physical component of soil health and the chemical and biological components. Whether you’re a seasoned agricultural professional or a curious novice\, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical skills to enhance your understanding of soil and optimize farm management practices. \nThroughout the day\, you’ll learn: \n\nSoil compaction mitigation and remediation strategies\nThe importance of soil physical properties for water and gas management\nThe inherent and dynamic properties of soils\nHow to use tools for evaluating soil structure\nThe impact of different forms of soil disturbance on soil physical properties\nThe role of organic matter in soil structure\nHow to use cover crops to improve soil structure\n\n\nRegister Online Now \n  \nRubén Parrilla\, Soil Technical Coordinator\, NOFA/Mass  \nRubén is a Certified Lab Tech with 15 years of experience working at different capacities in the environmental laboratory industry. He trained in microscopic soil microbial identification through the Soil Food Web School and studied Environmental Design at the University of Puerto Rico. He leads and performs all components of NOFA/Mass soil technical services and has extensive experience farming and working with growers\, including beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers. Rubén performs soil health-related outreach and education for NOFA/Mass through monthly farmer learning calls\, hands-on workshops and instructional events\, and networking with farmers and individuals in the agricultural industry. Finalmente\, Rubén es bilingüe y quiere saber de usted. \nRandy Violette\, Field Engagement & Technical Learning Coordinator\, NOFA/Mass \nRandy has been farming for seven years on small\, diversified vegetable and flower farms across the United States. He worked as a technical assistance provider on a USDA climate-smart grant\, collaborating with farmers to implement more climate-smart agricultural practices on their farms. His interests lie at the intersection of environmental and social sustainability–how do we take care of soil health and the whole farm environment  while also prioritizing the health of the farmer and farm business? Randy loves supporting educational farming content and talking to growers of all experience levels about their soil and crops. His latest experiments include making Korean Natural Farming inputs and developing a foliar fertility management program for small farms. \n  \nAbout the Project: \nThis event is sponsored by the Transition to Organic Partnership Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture and co-sponsored by NOFA/Mass.  \n  \nMore Information / Accessibility: \nThe series will take place at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner\, MA. While attending all three sessions provides the most complete learning experience\, participants are welcome to attend one\, two\, or all three workshops throughout the season. The workshop is being held on the first floor and is wheelchair accessible. Seats will be provided throughout the duration of the workshop. \n  \nRefund/Inclement Weather Policy: \nEvent is rain or shine. For information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here.  \n  \nCapacity: \nCapacity for this event is limited to 24 people. Register ahead of time to secure your space!  \n  \nRegister Online Now\n  \nQuestions? \nEmail Hannah at hannah@nofamass.dreamhosters.com \n  \nPartners and Sponsors \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green Street\, Gardner\, 01440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Registration for the Young Farmer Night at Open Farms Retreat!
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited for the first Young Farmer Night of the season!! Join us in celebrating the start of the growing season at Open Farms Retreat in Cumberland. We will be talking about herbal care and growing medicinal plants and will be making herbal flower crowns 🌸🌼🌺\n\nLearn more & register\n\nDate: Friday\, May 29th\nTime: 5:30 – 6:30pm Farm Tour\n6:30-8:30ish for herbal flower crown making\, wood fired pizza & potluck (byo topping!)\nAddress: 12 Kern Blvd\, Cumberland\, RI 02864\nAccessibility Information: The farm tour is on uneven grassy terrain. The longest walk would be 5 minute to the furthest location on the farm. There will be an option to park and stay in one spot where the potluck/pizza will be. There is a composting toilet onsite that is not ADA accessible.\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in carpooling to the farm please use this link to volunteer to drive or to hop on a ride! Or email youngfarmernetwork@gmail.com and we can help you coordinate a ride :)\n\nCarpooling Link: \nhttps://www.groupcarpool.com/t/cgkzsv \nLiability Waiver: \nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1VE4YNoa7-DF0Z8-s83rmAe3HXm8u47RyhKlJwdOe5Q4/edit?usp=sharing \nPlease download and fill out Open fArms Retreat’s Liability Waiver prior to the event. Email a photo of the completed form to sienna@openfarmsretreat.com or bring a physical copy to the farm. \nOpen fArms Retreat \nOpen Farms Retreat is a 2 acre farm in Cumberland\, RI. Created in 2019 through our vision for an Open Farm with Open Arms. Open fArms Retreat is a farm educating youth on sustainable farming practices while connecting with nature. Beyond the peace of connecting to the Earth and connecting in community\, our farm serves the practical purpose of growing food. We have collaborated with Southside Community Land Trust to deliver the food we grow to our community members living in Woonsocket and Providence at no cost to the recipients.  We grow vegetables and fruits along with over 60 different culinary and medicinal herbs that we use to create herbal medicine and teach preventative medicinal herbal practices. \n\n\nYoung Farmer Network \nThe Young Farmer Network (YFN) connects farmers\, aspiring farmers\, and farm allies from all social\, racial\, and economic backgrounds. Our mission is to create an environment within which people of all ages and agricultural backgrounds can cultivate personal and professional relationships across state borders. We work towards a supportive landscape for farmers and prospective farmers in developing socially\, ecologically\, and economically sustainable farm businesses and fulfilling lives. \nServices Provided at Event: \nFree Childcare and interpretation\, please notify us if you will be utilizing our childcare and/or interpretation services ahead of time.
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