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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
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/building-immersion-life-tools/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
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
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/building-immersion-life-tools-2/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T080000
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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
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/land-learning-and-stewardship-on-harbor-pond/
LOCATION:Reed Homestead\, 72 Main St.\, Townsend\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Soil Science with Ruben Parrilla
DESCRIPTION:Soil Science allows us to understand the foundation of plant life and the health of our urban ecosystems. In this workshop\, we will explore the composition of soil — minerals\, organic matter\, water\, and air and the three fundamental pillars of soil health: physical (structure and texture)\, chemical (nutrients and pH)\, and biological\, including bacteria\, fungi\, nematodes\, earthworms\, and other organisms that keep the soil alive and fertile. You will learn how to evaluate and improve each pillar to achieve stronger plants\, productive and sustainable soils\, and a conscious connection with the earth that sustains us. \nRefreshments and interpretation will be provided. \nLearn more & register \nFor questions\, contact Vladimir Perez
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LOCATION:Urban Farm\, 78 Miller St.\, Chelsea\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
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SUMMARY:Boston's 2026 Urban Agriculture and Climate Fair!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all urban farmers\, gardeners\, beekeepers\, composters\, fruit-tree enthusiasts\, climate activists\, and anyone interested in learning more about urban agriculture and climate justice in Boston! \nAn annual celebration of 50+ years of urban agriculture in Boston. Play games\, enter contests\, and learn directly from local urban farmers\, and climate activists who are on the ground feeding our community\, and helping us stay connected to mother earth. \nUrban agriculture is one of our most powerful tools for climate resilience. It cools the city\, captures carbon\, holds stormwater\, and nurtures the biodiversity that keeps our neighborhoods healthy. \nCome see how Boston’s growers are on the front lines of climate action\, building a greener\, more biodiverse\, and more resilient city one garden at a time – and how you can be part of it. \nDate & Time: Saturday\, September 12th from 11am-3pm\nLocation: Roxbury Heritage State Park\, 183 Roxbury St\, Boston\, MA\nActivities: \n\nHarvest Competition with grand prize\nLive agriculture and cooking demos \nLearning circles led by local urban farmers\nKids activities\nBees\, chickens\, pigeons\nGames and prizes for all ages\nLocal vendors and tabling organizations​\nFree food\nLive DJ ​\n\n​ \n\nFree and Open to All\nLearn more & register
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/bostons-2026-urban-agriculture-and-climate-fair/
LOCATION:Boston Roxbury Heritage State Park\, 183 Roxbury St.\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Tech in the Paddock - Streamlining Your Grazing Operations
DESCRIPTION:On September 14th Berkshire Agricultural Ventures will host Nick Weinstock of BOTL Farm and Jennie Kapszukiewicz of Stone Hill Farm/American Farmland Trust for a workshop to explore the range of technologies available to improve your grazing operations. \n  \nDuring this day long workshop for farmers we’ll discuss technology for: \n\nFencing and gates\nWater and mineral supplements\nAnimal Handling\nRecord keeping and farm data\nBusiness management\n\n  \nWe’ll have opportunities to share everyone’s favorite tools and learn from each other about the technology that has positively impacted their grazing operations\, so feel free to bring any grazing tools you‘d like to share with others! Presenters will also be available after the main program for troubleshooting technology challenges that participants are currently dealing with. \n  \nThis workshop will take place at 1Berkshire’s meeting room at Crawford Square\, 137 North St\, Suite 203 in Pittsfield\, MA from 9:30am to 4pm\, with lunch provided! Registration is $20/person\, with a 2-for-1 option for farms sending multiple folks. \nUse this link to reserve your spot at the workshop\, and reach Ben Crockett of BAV directly if you have any questions. \n  \nTechinthePaddock2026_FINAL
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LOCATION:1Berkshire’s meeting room at Crawford Square\, 137 North Street Suite 203\, Pittsfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grazing Workshop with Greg Judy
DESCRIPTION:Join Churchtown Dairy on September 15th\, 8:30am-4:00pm for an Advanced Grazing Workshop with Greg Judy\, multi-species grazing expert of Green Pastures Farms. This event is geared toward folks with grazing experience\, but beginners are welcome. You’ll get practical Q&A guidance on implementing planned grazing\, building healthier soils\, and succeeding in farming—plus pasture walks at Churchtown Dairy. Topics include fencing and pasture setup with water development\, winter stockpiling to cut winter hay needs\, cattle management and grass genetics\, and how to build an operation on leased land. Tickets include an organic lunch catered by The Farmers Feast.  We are offering a sliding scale discount for farmers. If you’re interested in sliding scale tickets\, please email me at emily@churchtowndairy.org \nSchedule and Tickets: www.churchtowndairy.org/event-tickets/p/advanced-grazing-workshop?utm_content=hvyfc\nGreg Judy: greenpasturesfarm.net / youtube.com/@gregjudyregenerativerancher\nContact: emily@churchtowndairy.org\n\nAdvanced Grazing Workshop
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LOCATION:Churchtown Dairy\, 357 County Route 12\, Hudson\, NY\, 12534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000
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SUMMARY:Temporary Deer Fencing at Heart Beets Farm
DESCRIPTION:Permanent deer fencing can be expensive\, especially on leased land. Join us at Heart Beets Farm in Berkley\, MA\, for a practical look at the temporary electric fencing they use to protect their crops from deer. We’ll cover installation\, keeping the fence hot\, weed management\, maintenance\, and what to do when deer get through. \nUMass Extension also will be joining us for a pest walk helping to identify fall pests along with monitoring and management strategies. \nRegister Here
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LOCATION:Heart Beets Farm\, 181 Bayview Ave\, Berkley\, 02779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Sowing Solutions Permaculture Design Course
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2026 PDC Flyer\n Gather ecological design skills\, inspiration and experience to create your own abundant home landscape!\n\n  The Sowing Solutions Weekend Series PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE in Western MA at The Permaculture Place\, The Mill in Shelburne Falls\nThree weekends in total (meeting once a month\, Sept-Nov)\n~ Sowing Solutions is celebrating 20 years of permaculture education this year!~ This design certification program is guided by leading ecological designers and permaculture educators from across the northeast!~ Visit numerous inspiring demonstration sites ~ permaculture gardens\, a food forest town park\, agroforestry chestnut farm\, perennial nurseries\, and native pollinator gardens!\n\n\nFall Program Dates:3 Weekends ONSITE: Sept 18-20\, Oct 9-12\, and Nov 6-9 (one weekend a month\, for three months)Registration & Details: https://www.permacultureseries.org/ \nSee less
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LOCATION:The Permaculture Place\, 49 Conway St.\, Shelburne Falls\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T080000
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and Farming Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change and Farming Week is an annual opportunity for farmers\, CISA and allied organizations\, and individuals to host events that build awareness of and support for local food and farm businesses as they seek solutions to the many challenges of growing food in a warmer\, wetter New England. \nClimate Change and Farming Week is held annually in September\, in conjunction with nationwide Climate Week events and the UN General Assembly meetings in New York. This collaborative event series seeks to celebrate climate resiliency and facilitate stronger and broader relationships between our food system’s stakeholders through learning and adapting together. \nList of 2026 Events \n9/21: Regenerative Practices for Stewarding Floodplain at Grow Food Northampton \n9/22: Barstow’s Longview Tour: Adapting a Dairy Farm to a Warmer Climate \n9/22: UMass Dining Services: Local Farmer Spotlight Dinner \n9/24: Crepes for a Cause: CISA and Skinny Pancake Climate Fundraiser \n9/24: Stony Hill Farm Walking Tour: Farming for Climate Resilience \n9/26-27: North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival: Portal to the Future \n9/27: Wheel-View Grass-Fed Beef Farm Open House \n  \nFor more information\, contact CISA’s Climate Program Coordinator\, Stephen Taranto\, at stephen@buylocalfood.org
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/climate-change-and-farming-week-2026/
LOCATION:Multiple locations across Western Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T080000
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SUMMARY:acaDEMY Live!
DESCRIPTION:Certification professionals told us the training they needed was either too far away\, too expensive to create in-house\, or not relevant to their day-to-day. \nSo we built acaDEMY LIVE! These small-group sessions apply to your actual work\, with regionally-specific topics that reflect the landscape where you operate. \nOne Michigan attendee put it this way: \n“I do not exaggerate when I say that this event was downright fun. I can safely say that I never imagined myself laughing out loud at a presentation on pesticide residue test analysis.” – Abby King\, Certification Decision Officer\, NICS \nLearn more and register
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LOCATION:Kittredge Center at Holyoke Community College
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Advanced Design Workshop | Ecology\, Culture & Art: A Landscape Design Workshop in Real Time with Larry Weaner
DESCRIPTION:This intensive full-day workshop will be held at Stoneleigh\, a historic estate and stunning natural garden in Philadelphia’s suburban Main Line. \nHere\, Landscape Designer Larry Weaner will explore the underlying and often hidden characteristics of “place”; the consideration of which can lead to designed landscapes with deep ecological and cultural connections. He will describe important native plant characteristics that are often left on the table during the plant selection process\, including root structure\, competitive levels\, longevity\, and levels of conservatism (specialist vs. generalist species). He will also explore the ecological processes and landscape interactions that guide their compositional change over time\, including proliferation strategies\, succession\, and disturbance. Finally\, he will show how a highly personalized artistic overlay can be applied to enhance the aesthetic appreciation and experiential richness encountered by those who live\, work\, and visit these multifaceted landscapes. \nThe program will begin with a presentation by Larry that describes how the above-described characteristics can be incorporated into a designed landscape or ecological restoration. That session will be followed by a field visit to a workshop ‘design site’ on the Stoneleigh property. There\, Stoneleigh personnel will provide the institutional history of the site\, while Larry provides guidance on the historic and ecological site analysis process that will feed into the participants’ designs. The remainder of the day will be spent creating individual plans for the visited site. Participants can choose to work alone or in a small interactive group on that plan. Larry will roam the room to provide guidance as needed\, and the session will conclude with a group discussion of completed plans. \nThe rich historic narrative and contemporary native gardens at Stoneleigh\, combined with Larry’s innovative design approach\, is sure to provide a highly productive educational environment that will enhance participants’ ability to integrate deep ecology and fine art into their work. \nLearn more & register\n  \nMEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR \n \nLarry Weaner\, FAPLD is the founder and principal of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates\, and founded its educational affiliate New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL) in 1990. His firm’s design and restoration work spans more than twenty U.S. states and the U.K.\, and has been profiled in national publications\, including The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, Landscape Architecture Magazine\, Garden Design\, American Gardener\, Wildflower Magazine\, North American Native Plant Society’s The Blazing Star\, and ASLA’s The Dirt blog. Larry has received numerous awards\, including the Landscape Design Award from the New England Wildflower Society for use of native plants in “exceptional and distinctive landscape compositions” and the Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award from The Native Plant Center. The Garden Club of America awarded him an honorary membership in 2015\, and the American Horticultural Society recognized him with the 2021 Landscape Design Award. This award is presented to an individual whose work has demonstrated and promoted the value of sound horticultural practices in the field of landscape architecture. In 2021 the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) presented him with its Award of Distinction\, and Wild Ones – Native Plants\, Natural Landscapes named him an Honorary Director for the 2021 – 2025 term. \nLarry’s approach to landscape design appeals to audiences nationwide. He has presented at American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) national and state meetings\, Cultural Landscape Foundation tours\, and the Garden Writers Association National Conference. He has spoken at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies\, the New York Botanical Garden\, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, the Mad Gardeners Conference\, the Millersville Native Plant Conference\, the National Arboretum in Washington\, DC\, the Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College\, the New England Grows conference\, and the U.S. Botanic Garden\, among many other venues. He is an APLD founding member\, a former member of APLD’s Environmental Committee\, and an Affiliate member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). He received his Associate’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Pennsylvania College of Technology. \nLarry authored Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source of Environmental Change with Tom Christopher (Timber Press\, 2016). Their book received a 2017 Book Award from the American Horticultural Society. \n  \nEVENT INFORMATION \n\nTicket Prices\n\nELA Member $375\nNon-Member $450\n\n\n\n\nDate: September 24th\, 2026\nTime: 9 am – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Stoneleigh Garden \n\n1829 East County Line Road\nVillanova\, PA 19085\n\n\n\n\nCEUs: More information coming soon\n\nLearn more & register
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LOCATION:Stoneleigh Garden\, 1829 East Country Line Road\, Villanova\, PA\, 19085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:28th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hope Grows Here \nDon’t miss the “Festival that Stinks\,” a family friendly destination held amid the fall foliage on a historic farm in Orange\, MA. Wander among over 100 exhibitors with amazing art\, farm-fresh products and food\, healing arts\, and community organizations. Three stages delight with music\, performance\, and spoken word. Travel the globe with glorious garlic cuisine and chef demos. Enjoy the free kids’ art-making tent and garlic games for all ages. Orange is the new green! Skill up with local living workshops\, EVs on display\, and only 2 bags of trash for 8\,000 people. \nHope Grows Here is the festival theme for the year and celebrates the impact of this long-standing event. Hope grows the local economy: five million dollars over 28 years has circulated on the festival fields to support local artists\, farmers\, food producers\, and performers. Hope grows through gardens not garbage\, with over 4\,000 bags kept out of landfills over the years\, and food waste transformed into compost to fill 500 garden beds. Hope grows as children raised attending the festival now bring their own families to enjoy the games\, performance\, skill building workshops\, and art-making for all ages. Hope grows among over 40 local environmental\, arts\, food security\, and wellness organizations and projects who’ve shared $75\,000 in festival grants made to address pressing needs and regional vitality. All of this is made possible through a fully volunteer organizing committee of friends and neighbors\, 200 volunteers the festival weekend\, dedicated exhibitors\, performers\, and presenters\, and enthusiastic attendees from near and far! \nInflation busting general admission is only $10 for the weekend and $5 for students\, seniors\, and Card to Culture: (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare cardholders). Kids 12 and under are free. Save time\, buy tickets online starting Sept 1. Visit www.garlicandarts.org for the full array of exhibitors\, performances and workshops\, and parking and shuttle info. No pets\, service animals only. Be a festival volunteer! Learn more and sign up to volunteer for a shift- there are many tasks from which to choose.  \nThe North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival is organized by an all-volunteer committee of friends and neighbors. The non-profit fiscal sponsor is Common Good. Visit www.garlicandarts.org for the whole bulb\, and follow the festival on facebook: Garlic&Arts and Instagram @garlicandarts for regular updates on all of the great exhibitors\, performers\, and happenings!
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LOCATION:Forsters Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Rd.\, Orange\, 01364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Just Roots Hootenanny Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate community and the local harvest at the second annual Just Roots Hootenanny in our historic barn! We’ll have live local music from the Celebration Brass Band of Vermont\, dancing\, complimentary snacks and wood-fired pizza from Hearthstone Artisan Bakery\, beverages\, and a silent auction featuring donated local gifts and services. \nLocal beer and cocktails available for purchase from Incandescent Brewing. \nTickets: $40 in advance / $50 at the door \nAll proceeds support Just Roots’ ongoing work to provide affordable farm shares and nutrition support for households experiencing food insecurity in Franklin County and across Massachusetts. \nMore information and tickets:\njustroots.org/event/hootenanny/ \n2026 Hootenanny 8.5x11 poster FINAL with sponsors
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LOCATION:Just Roots Community Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Dr\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:BAV’s Farm Business Accelerator Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:BAV’s Farm Business Accelerator is a new\, two-year program bringing individualized 1:1 technical assistance\, expert perspectives\, peer learning\, farm visits\, and implementation funds to a cohort of farmers across Berkshire\, Columbia\, Dutchess\, and Litchfield counties. The program begins in November 2026. \nLearn more
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/bavs-farm-business-accelerator-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginning Farmers,Community Event
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SUMMARY:Weekly Chestnut Roastings at Big River Chestnuts
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Big River Chestnuts for roasted and fresh chestnuts\, seasonal treats\, forest foods and drinks\, and to explore the beautiful farm grounds every Saturday 10-4pm\, beginning October 3rd through December\, or until supplies run out.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/weekly-chestnut-roastings-at-big-river-chestnuts/
LOCATION:Big River Chestnuts\, 195 River Road\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Volunteer and Connect: Garlic Planting Plus!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for garlic planting and other farm tasks\, plus learn about our abundant no-till gardens\, solar greenhouses\, energy efficient structures. Optional potluck follows at 5.30. RSVP deb@seedsofsolidarity.org appreciated so we can plan some great projects! \nLearn more
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/volunteer-and-connect-garlic-planting-plus/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms and Garden
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer or market gardener seeking to start or transition to no-till methods that use simple tools\, build healthy soil\, reduce labor and cost inputs\, promote climate resilience and increase your connection to the land? You’ll learn several no-till\, climate resilience techniques in this experiential\, day-long workshop with seasoned farmer Ricky Baruc. Plus\, special guest soil science presenter. Sliding scale $65-$95. Space limited\, email deb@seedsofsolidarity.orgto register. Soup and salad lunch included. Scholarships for farmers of color\, or new farmers going no-till. Let us know if this is you! \nLearn more
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/rich-and-healthy-no-till-for-successful-farms-and-garden/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Harvest Home Festival & 5K
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season and support hunger relief at Community Harvest Project’s 20th Annual Harvest Home Festival & 5K! Enjoy a scenic 5K farm run\, live music\, food and beer\, local vendors\, kids’ activities\, hayrides\, pumpkin trebuchets\, apple cannons\, in-person raffle and online auction\, and more! See full schedule of events on our website. \nDon’t miss the Online Auction (Oct 26 – Nov 2)\nFestival admission included with 5K registration! \nAll proceeds support Community Harvest Project’s mission to engage and educate volunteers to grow fruits and vegetables for local hunger relief. \nDate: Sunday\, November 1\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (5K starts at 11:00 AM \nRegistration/check-in opens at 10:15 AM) \nLocation: Community Harvest Project\, 37 Wheeler Rd\, North Grafton\, MA 01536 \nFestival Admission: $10/person | $50/family max | Kids under 5 free Website: community-harvest.org/harvesthome
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LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Advanced Design Workshop | Plant Systems for the Anthropocene: Strategies for Design and Care featuring Claudia West
DESCRIPTION:There is an urgent need for ecologically rich\, inspiring plantings in the places where we live\, work\, and play. \nIn this workshop\, Claudia introduces her firm’s innovative approach—combining ecological models\, computer simulations\, and restoration strategies to design resilient\, low-maintenance plant systems. These systems address real-world challenges such as tight budgets\, tough site conditions\, and limited horticultural expertise. Claudia will explore the transformative potential of more autonomous planting strategies to combat habitat loss and species decline in an urbanizing\, warming world. Through compelling case studies\, she will demonstrate how well-designed plant systems can support biodiversity while enriching the human experience. Participants will engage in hands-on design exercises and group discussions to apply these ideas in practice. This one-day workshop is specifically designed for landscape designers and architects. \nLearn more & apply\nLearning objectives \n\nUnderstand how ecological models and restoration principles can inform the design of resilient\, low-maintenance planting systems.\nIdentify strategies to overcome common barriers in planting design and management\, including limited budgets\, harsh conditions\, and maintenance constraints.\nExplore the role of more autonomous planting systems in addressing habitat loss and supporting biodiversity in urban environments.\nDiscover methods for making resilient plant systems both visually compelling and emotionally evocative.\nApply key concepts through hands-on design exercises that translate theory into practice for real-world landscape challenges.”\n\nCEU INFORMATION \nThis daylong workshop has been approved for the following CEU’s. Additional CEU’s are being sought and will be posted here as they are approved. \n\nAssociation of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD 4.25)\nChesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP 6.0)\nLandscape Architecture Continuing Education System (6.0 credits)\n\n  \nMEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR \n \nClaudia West is a leading voice in the emerging field of ecological planting design. Known for her passionate advocacy of plant-driven design\, Claudia is a widely sought-after speaker and consultant who applies the technologies of plant systems to bring essential natural functions back into our cities and towns. She has worked on all sides of the green industry—as a designer\, a grower\, installer\, and land manager—grounding her innovative work in pragmatic solutions that address the realities of our urbanizing world. She is the co-author of the critically acclaimed book\, Planting in a Post-Wild World. \nHaving grown up on a family-owned nursery\, florist business\, and design/build firm in eastern Germany\, Claudia was propagating plants before she could walk. Her love of American native plants brought her to the U.S.\, where she worked at Blue Mount Nurseries in Maryland and immersed herself in the study of American flora and Mid-Atlantic ecosystems. Claudia holds a Master’s Degree of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning from the Technical University of Munich\, Germany. Her intense studies of plant habitats and the science of plant community-based design strategies at the renowned school for horticulture in Weihenstephan\, Germany\, built a solid foundation for her current work. Before co-founding Phyto Studio\, Claudia was an ecological sales manager at North Creek Nurseries\, a wholesale perennial grower in Landenberg\, PA. Her work was focused on bridging the gap between growers\, designers\, and land managers\, as well as introducing more functional and beautiful ecological plants into the nursery trade. \n  \nTICKET INFORMATION \n\n$375 for ELA Members\n$450 for Non-Members\n\n  \n\nDate: Nov 10\, 2026\nLocation: Brookside Gardens | 1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton\, Maryland 20902\nTime: 9 am – 3:30 pm
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LOCATION:Brookside Garden\, 1800 Glenallan Ave\, Wheaton\, Maryland\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Massachusetts Food System Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 10th annual Massachusetts Food System Forum \nPlease save November 19\, 2026 for the tenth annual Forum! This year’s Forum will be held at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Tickets will be available for purchase around September 1\, 2026. \nAs we approach the 2027-2028 legislative session\, we will use this unique annual gathering opportunity as a space to dig into ongoing progress & challenges\, and consider how to advance our shared priorities through policy & systems change in the coming years. Sessions will feature in depth discussion and group strategizing. Anticipated topics include: \n\nLand Access; Succession Planning\nReducing Food Insecurity; Access to Local Food\nAgricultural Climate Resilience\nFood System Education & Workforce Development\nFood Waste Prevention & Reduction\n\nThe Collaborative appreciates our growing list of sponsors of the 2026 Forum including many who sponsor the Forum every year! Thank you to Farm Credit East\, Green City Growers\, LEAF\, Franklin County CDC\, Dempsey Associates\, Eastern Research Group\, Inc.\, and Marty’s Local. Your generous support and partnership helps us to put on this event every year.
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LOCATION:College of the Holy Cross\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Regen Ag Weekend 2027
DESCRIPTION:Presented by farmers and gardeners for farmers and gardeners \nJanuary 8–10\, 2027 \nEast Lyme High School · East Lyme\, Connecticut\, USA \nProceeds will be donated to organizations growing food for those facing food insecurity within our communities. \n  \nLearn more & register\n 
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LOCATION:East Lyme High School\, East Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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