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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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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: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:20260731T080000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T193000
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SUMMARY:Staying Human Amid Havoc: Potluck and “Interdependence” Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a potluck and “Interdependence” conversation with the theme Staying Human Amid Havoc with Seeds of Solidarity founders Deb Habib and Ricky Baruch. Come at 5.30 to enjoy a self-guided farm tour beforehand. Free\, pre-registration appreciated but not required. \nLearn more
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/staying-human-amid-havoc-potluck-and-interdependence-conversation/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer Foraging: Wild Food Dishes
DESCRIPTION:Join community herbalist Jade Alicandro for a guided walk through Just Roots\, where you’ll learn to identify summer’s abundant edible and medicinal wild plants. We’ll cover plant identification\, medicinal uses\, ethical harvesting techniques\, and simple herbal preparations. Participants will have time to forage on their own before enjoying a tasting of seasonal wild food dishes prepared by Jade. Recipes will be provided to take home. Perfect for beginners and experienced plant lovers alike. *Note\, you must register to attend this event. \nLearn more & register
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/summer-foraging-wild-food-dishes/
LOCATION:Just Roots Community Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Dr\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating a Farmer-Led Regional Agroforestry Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA-VT\, along with NOFA-Mass\, CISA\, and others\, for a regional gathering of agroforestry farmers seeking to dive deeply into relationship-building\, regional connectivity\, and food systems transformation. \nOver two days and multiple shared meals\, agroforesters from across the Northeast will come together to learn from one another\, build connections and relationships across state lines\, and collectively visualize a regional agroforestry transformation. Together\, we’ll learn from innovative farms thinking outside the box to develop the regional capacity for viable tree crop economies and explore the potential these systems have to transform our agricultural landscapes and our food system\, all while supporting organic practices and boosting the health of the soil and of native pollinators. \nOur first afternoon will be held at Yellowbud Farm in Northfield\, MA\, where we will explore how the farm is reimagining the landscape of tree crop genetics and planting stock across the Northeast. The following morning\, we’ll reconvene for collaborative working sessions that focus on intentionally strengthening our regional agroforestry network. \nIn the afternoon\, we’ll travel to Big River Chestnuts in Sunderland\, MA\, and Meadow Fed Lamb in Hadley\, MA\, where we will learn how these farmers are building functional value chains and ecological economies for specialty tree crops and are considering how to strategically build out the processing capacity\, genetic resources\, and equitable markets needed to move this movement forward. \nThis event is an opportunity for experienced tree-crop farmers and agroforestry practitioners to broaden and deepen their regional relationships\, acknowledge challenges\, dive deeply into collaborative problem-solving\, and exercise collective visioning around a regional food system transformation. \nLearn more & register
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/cultivating-a-farmer-led-regional-agroforestry-transformation/
LOCATION:Yellowbud Farm\, 544 Millers Fall Rd.\, Northfield\, 01360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Community Event
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SUMMARY:Create a Garden Altar
DESCRIPTION:Such a success last year\, we are doing it again! Participants will build their own beautiful creation of wood and sacred and found objects to enhance your own garden or yard\, to promote meditative practices and honoring of the land. A great way to celebrate the upcoming summer solstice. Celebration artist Phyllis Labanowski\, and Seeds of Solidarity co-founders and builder/designers Ricky and Deb provide plenty of attention and inspiration.\nSpace limited\, pre-registration required\, sliding scale: $85-$130 includes materials. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to sign up. \n  \nLearn more
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/create-a-garden-altar/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:AFT Pig Roast & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:A summer gathering for farmers\, livestock producers\, technical service providers and their families and friends. \nJoin Us for the AFT Pig Roast & Potluck! \n\nWe’re firing up the roasts and gathering the farming community at The Brewery at Four Star Farms and you’re invited. \n  \nLearn more & register
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/aft-pig-roast-potluck/
LOCATION:The Brewery at Four Star Farms\, 508 Pine Meadow Rd.\, Northfield\, 01360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T200000
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SUMMARY:Registration for the Pride Young Farmer Night at Moonrose Farm!🌈💐🌺🌼
DESCRIPTION:Calling all queer farmers (and allies)! Kick off pride month with a Young Farmer Night at Moonrose Farm featuring Forrest Fleur!! Jordan and Melissa are going to start us off with a farm tour highlighting raised bed management and their observations 6 years into using no-till permanent raised beds. Then\, Forrest Fleur will take over and lead us in making fabulous costumes out of recycled and natural materials for a Trashy Fashion Show that transitions into a dance party. There will also be a potluck\, so bring food to share to fuel your dancing. Join us for an evening of queer farmer joy <3 <3 \n\nLearn more & register\n\nDate: Sunday\, June 7th\nTime: 5 – 6pm Farm Tour\n6-8pm Trashy Fashion Show\, Dance Party\, and Potluck\nAddress: 88 Mason St\, Rehoboth\, MA 02769\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 is a composting toilet in the field in addition to bathrooms indoors that are up two steps. The dancing will take place on uneven grassy terrain.\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://groupcarpool.com/t/7whig0 \nMoonrose Farm \nMoonrose Farm is a queer woman-owned\, chemical-free farm located in Rehoboth\, MA. They specialize in cultivating vegetables for their CSA program\, farm stand\, and local restaurants\, as well as growing cut flowers for weddings\, events\, and retail bouquets. Their on-farm bakery offers artisanal baked goods\, and their farm stand provides a variety of chemical-free produce\, pasture-raised eggs\, organic garden plants\, and seasonal delights. \nForrest Fleur \nForrest is a farmer\, eco-artist and drag queen putting the hoe in ‘garden hoe.’ She is the host and producer of SHE ATE: a farm drag production touring several outdoor venues throughout New England during the warm season. \nYoung Farmer Network \n\n\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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LOCATION:Moonrose Farm\, 88 Mason St.\, Rehoboth\, MA\, 02769 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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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.
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/registration-for-the-young-farmer-night-at-open-farms-retreat/
LOCATION:Open fArms Retreat\, 12 Kern Boulevard\, Cumberland\, RI\, 02864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:No Dig Garden Event
DESCRIPTION:Register Today
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LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 7 Concord Road\, Billerica\, 01821\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Designing and optimizing irrigation systems for drought resiliency\, water efficiency and crop quality
DESCRIPTION:May 27 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nFree \n\n\nLocation: Pioneer Gardens Farm\, 425 Greenfield Rd\, Deerfield\, MA 01342 \nRegister here \nThis workshop at Pioneer Gardens in South Deerfield\, MA will bring farmers and irrigation system designers together to look at emerging irrigation practices that increase water efficiency. Participants will have the opportunity to walk through and discuss the irrigation systems at Pioneer Gardens that were designed and implemented under the direction of a professional engineer. \nThe on‑site discussion will include: \n  \n\nIrrigation water management using automated soil moisture sensors and an on‑site weather station\, with discussion of how to interpret data and translate it into real‑world irrigation decisions\nUse of pressure regulators across the system to maintain uniform flow and pressure\, a key factor in achieving even irrigation and minimizing over‑ or under‑watering\nMainline and riser layout designed with risers spaced at 42 ft 3 in\, coordinated with GPS‑guided tractor operations to improve efficiency and avoid interference with field work\nA large irrigation boom system using low‑flow\, low‑pressure rotating nozzles to achieve high application uniformity with reduced water use and energy demand\nAbove‑ground solid‑set irrigation using similar low‑flow\, low‑pressure rotating nozzles\, providing flexible coverage and consistent distribution\nAn upgrade from a fire‑truck‑based irrigation pump to a high‑efficiency\, automated electric pump\, improving reliability\, energy efficiency\, and operational control\n\nThe goal of this walkthrough is to connect engineering design choices with day‑to‑day farm management decisions\, showing how thoughtful system design can reduce labor\, improve crop quality\, and make irrigation more predictable during dry periods. \n\nThe event will include opportunities for farmers to share their own approaches to irrigation\, including discussion of labor efficiency and decision-making during droughts. We will also provide information on grants and other funding sources for irrigation and related infrastructure. \nFollowing the workshop there will be a networking session with a light meal. \nThis work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2025-70027-45395\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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LOCATION:Pioneer Gardens Farm\, 425 Greenfield Rd\, Deerfield\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Nutrient Dense Food: What is it? Are you growing it?
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and register\nDiscover what Nutrient Density really means\, how farming practices influence the nutritional quality of food\, & what you can do to grow or source more nourishing crops. This introductory lecture is designed for those interested in developing these skills further through a three-year Principles of Biological Systems course. Bring your favorite fruit or vegetable & test how it measures up!  \n 
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LOCATION:Westminster Senior Center\, 69 West Main St.\, Westminster\, MA\, 01473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:FMLT Webinar: Navigating Interactions with Law Enforcement at Farmers Markets
DESCRIPTION:In a webinar from the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit (FMLT)\, CAFS is hosting Brett Stokes\, director of the Center for Justice Reform at Vermont Law and Graduate School\, for a practical discussion on how farmers market vendors and managers can navigate interactions with law enforcement. This webinar will cover situations when vendors are required to comply with officers\, the specific obligations of market managers\, the difference between public and private space at farmers markets\, and how rules and regulations might change depending on a market’s location. CAFS Legal and Policy Fellow Bella O’Connor JD’24 will also share updates on a forthcoming FMLT resource on this topic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more & register
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/fmlt-webinar-navigating-interactions-with-law-enforcement-at-farmers-markets/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
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SUMMARY:Soothe the Soul
DESCRIPTION:A day of practices to destress and stay centered amid uncertainty. In this restorative\, uplifting day in community with others\, you will experience and gain techniques for: reiki/energy healing\, singing bowls\, forest meditation\, yoga and teas for nervous system health\, grounding and nourishing recipes. Facilitators are Nalini Goordial\, Connie Owens\, Ricky Baruc\, and Deb Habib. Fee includes lunchtime soup (resulting from a cooking lesson!). \nSliding scale: $50 -$90. Pre-registration required\, space limited. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.orgto register. \n  \nLearn more
URL:https://nofamass.dreamhosters.com/event/soothe-the-soul/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginning Farmers,Community Event
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