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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
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/crop-production-course-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginning Farmers,Community Event
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SUMMARY:Northern Nut Growers Association & Chestnut Growers of America 2026 Joint Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Nut Growers Association & Chestnut Growers of America are volunteer organizations dedicated to supporting growers through conferences\, newsletters\, the exchange of ideas and information\, and research grants. The planning committee has developed an exciting and informative program that will appeal to researchers\, commercial growers\, hobbyists\, and nut enthusiasts alike. More information about the agenda\, registration\, exhibiting\, volunteering\, sponsorships and housing is available here. \nQuestions can be sent to nngaconference@gmail.com. \n  \nLearn more & register
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/northern-nut-growers-association-chestnut-growers-of-america-2026-joint-conference/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Community Event
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SUMMARY:August Twilight: Tomato Breeding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, August 7th\, 5:30-7:30pm at Freed Seed Federation in South Dartmouth\, MA for our next Twilight on Tomato Breeding. You don’t want to miss this!\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will discuss participatory plant breeding of tomatoes for flavor and disease resistance\, as well as approaches and techniques for seed saving on-farm. This is a great opportunity to learn from the experts and practitioners at Freed Seed about what it takes to save seed and the important work for keeping an open and secure local food system!\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the Twilight\, there will be delicious wood fired pizza from our friends at Renegades Rising. We hope you can join us!\n\nRegister Here\n\nYou can find the rest of our Twilights Schedule on our website.
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/august-twilight-tomato-breeding-workshop/
LOCATION:Freed Seed Federation\, 105 Jordan Rd.\, South Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T130000
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SUMMARY:You're Invited! Advisor Call: Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer's Toolkit - National
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 10\, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST for an in-depth discussion of an updated “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”\, a resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data\, insights\, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops\, reduce reliance on imports\, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. \nDuring this Advisor Call\, we’ll discuss the Toolkit’s improvements since it was first launched in December 2025 and explore how to use the toolkit to identify key national market opportunities\, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity\, and foster stronger connections between producers\, processors\, and buyers. \nIf you’re looking to grow your organic markets\, plan for the future\, or better understand where new opportunities are emerging\, this virtual advisor call is for you. \nLearn more & register
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/youre-invited-advisor-call-advancing-regional-organic-markets-a-farmers-toolkit-national/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Building Immersion\, Life Tools
DESCRIPTION:10 am to 4.30 PM both days. \nCome learn to use a variety of hand and power tools\, and gain or expand your building skills\, so helpful to farmers\, artists\, or to increase your own DIY skill set. Proper tool use and techniques can inspire you to make furniture\, a shed or studio\, or even a tiny house! Plenty of hands-on experience and community building in a beautiful setting. This is our fourth year running this popular weekend workshop. Facilitator/teachers are Seeds of Solidarity founders Ricky and Deb\, and farmer/builder Emi. Sliding scale $85- $185. ($250 value). Lunches included\, rustic on-site overnight camping possible. Pre-registration required\, capped at 18. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register. \nLearn more
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LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Building Immersion\, Life Tools
DESCRIPTION:10 am to 4.30 PM both days. \nCome learn to use a variety of hand and power tools\, and gain or expand your building skills\, so helpful to farmers\, artists\, or to increase your own DIY skill set. Proper tool use and techniques can inspire you to make furniture\, a shed or studio\, or even a tiny house! Plenty of hands-on experience and community building in a beautiful setting. This is our fourth year running this popular weekend workshop. Facilitator/teachers are Seeds of Solidarity founders Ricky and Deb\, and farmer/builder Emi. Sliding scale $85- $185. ($250 value). Lunches included\, rustic on-site overnight camping possible. Pre-registration required\, capped at 18. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register. \nLearn more
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LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:ELA’s 32nd Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace: Navigating Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:The Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA) is excited to announce the 2026 Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace to be held in Providence\, Rhode Island. The Annual Conference brings together leaders in ecological landscape practices with a diverse range of professionals involved in landcare\, including landscape architects\, designers\, growers\, horticulturists\, land stewards\,  arborists\, and installation-maintenance technicians. We also welcome students\, educators\, native plant enthusiasts\, community activists\, and home gardeners. The event will feature a two-day\, multi-track program with opportunities to network\, learn\, and share new insights and strategies that contribute to sustainable and regenerative landscape management. \nLandscape Design\nExplore innovative ways to use native plants\, mitigate climate change\, and design spaces that encourage biodiversity\, including habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife. \nAdvocacy & Activism\nThis track will explore how to advocate for environmental and ecological causes and demonstrate how individuals and organizations are making a positive impact in their communities. Join us to learn about people who are actively working in or passionate about creating social\, environmental\, or policy change. \nManaging Evolving Landscapes\nDedicated to the practical aspects of implementing and maintaining ecological landscapes\, these sessions provide tangible takeaways\, covering regenerative practices\, plant propagation\, creating and managing meadows\, and managing invasive species. Sessions will also focus on effective land management and maintenance\, including tools and best practices. \nEcological Business Practices\nJoin us for sessions on ecological business practices\, which offer actionable insights into building and running ecological businesses. \nLearn more & register
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/elas-32nd-annual-conference-eco-marketplace-navigating-uncertainty/
LOCATION:1 West Exchange Street\, 1 West Exchange Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,HSAP
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SUMMARY:Land Learning and Stewardship on Harbor Pond
DESCRIPTION:We have our first land stewardship event coming up in a few weeks! \nLand Learning and Stewardship on Harbor Pond\nSunday\, August 30\, 1pm\n72 Main Street\, Townsend\, MA \nAll ages and abilities welcome! \nDetails and signup:\nwww.indigenouslandscapeinitiative.org/HarborPond2026 \nIn Land has partnered with two community groups in Townsend\, MA\, the\nTownsend Historical Society and Squannacook Greenways (which built and\nmaintains the Rail Trail)\, to restore and steward land that they hold.\nWe’re pleased to be collaborating with the Odanak Land & Environment\nOffice of the Grand Council of the Waban-Aki Nation on this project. \nOur August 30 event will kick off this project with a program of sharing\nand learning about Indigenous cultures of land stewardship\, as well as\non-the-ground activities — removing invasive plants and activities to\nfoster beneficial plants. We’ll conclude with some calm hang-out time\nover a snack. \nWe would love to see you there! \nHarbor Pond 2026
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LOCATION:Reed Homestead\, 72 Main St.\, Townsend\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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