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SUMMARY:Land Back\, Land Care: Nipmuc Stewardship in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:People involved in organic farming and sustainable agriculture already understand that how we care for land matters. But sustainability also invites us to ask deeper questions: What is our relationship with the land? What responsibilities come with caring for it? And can agriculture truly be sustainable if we change how we care for land without examining how we came to possess it? Join the Nipmuc Indian Development Corporation (NIDC) for a conversation about Nipmuc land stewardship\, farming\, climate resilience\, and Land Back. Drawing from NIDC’s current work caring for farms\, forests\, waterways\, and rematriated lands\, we will explore how relationships with land are connected to cultural continuity\, food sovereignty\, ecological restoration\, and the future of Nipmuc communities. \nParticipants will be invited to consider: \n\nExplore how Nipmuc land stewardship extends beyond farming to relationships with forests\, water\, plants\, animals\, community\, and future generations.\nLearn about NIDC’s contemporary work with farming\, food sovereignty\, ecological restoration\, and the stewardship of rematriated lands.\nConsider the relationship between Indigenous land dispossession\, Land Back\, and climate resilience.\nExamine the difference between learning from Indigenous perspectives and extracting Indigenous cultural knowledge or practices.\nConsider ways farmers\, landowners\, and others can build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and move from acknowledgment toward reparative action.\n\nRegister Online Now\nAbout: \nThe Nipmuc Indian Development Corporation (NIDC) is a Nipmuc-led nonprofit organization working to strengthen Nipmuc communities through land stewardship\, food sovereignty\, cultural revitalization\,  language reclamation\, youth and community programs\, and the return of land to Nipmuc care. NIDC’s work is rooted in the understanding that land\, culture\, community\, and the well-being of future generations are deeply connected. \nToday\, NIDC cares for and supports the stewardship of rematriated lands across Nipmuc homelands\, including farms\, forests\, waterways\, and areas being restored for food\, medicine\, habitat\, and community use. This work brings together farming\, forestry\, ecological restoration\, education\, and community building while creating opportunities for Nipmuc people to renew relationships with lands from which they have long been separated. \n  \nAbout the Instructors: \nPresenters from the Nipmuc Indian Development Corporation (NIDC) bring experience in land stewardship\, farming and food sovereignty\, ecological restoration\, cultural and language reclamation\, and community development. Their work is grounded in contemporary Nipmuc efforts to return to and care for land\, strengthen community relationships\, and create opportunities for future generations to live\, learn\, grow food\, and care for Nipmuc homelands. \nRather than presenting Indigenous knowledge as a set of practices that can be separated from culture and place\, NIDC presenters will share perspectives from their own experiences caring for land and rebuilding land-based relationships within Nipmuc communities. \n  \nAccessibility: \nClosed captions will be available. \n  \nRegister Online Now\n  \nQuestions? \nContact Hannah at hannah@nofamass.dreamhosters.com \n  \nPartners \n \nHassanamisco Nipmuc Band\n The state-recognized Nipmuc tribe in Massachusetts and leader in land stewardship\, cultural continuity\, and the return of land to Nipmuc care. \n \nBelchertown-Nipmuc Farm Conservation Alliance\n A partnership supporting the conservation of agricultural land and the return of Nipmuc people to farming and land stewardship in Belchertown.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T183000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health in Organic Systems Monthly Calls: Putting Your Soil to Bed: Fall Cover Crops & Winter Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Putting Your Soil to Bed: Fall Cover Crops & Winter Preparation  \nWith Yoko Takemura \nAs summer transitions into fall\, the choices we make now can set the stage for healthier soils next season. Join NOFA/Mass and Yoko Takemura of Assawaga Farm for a community conversation on preparing your fields and gardens for winter through thoughtful soil stewardship. We’ll explore selecting and establishing cover crops\, building organic matter and compost\, mulching\, and other practices that protect living soils\, suppress weeds\, and improve fertility through the colder months. Bring your questions and experiences as we discuss practical\, seasonally appropriate strategies for putting your farm or garden “to bed” while investing in next year’s success. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nRegister Online on Zoom\nJoin NOFA/Mass for our monthly soil health calls\, where we explore the on-farm processes and practices that shape resilient\, thriving soils. Our facilitators will guide participants through practical strategies that influence soil integrity in organic systems. Each session offers space to ask questions\, discuss specific methodologies\, and learn directly from peers about what’s working on their farms. \nTopics range from organic amendments\, cover cropping systems\, reduced tillage and compaction mitigation strategies\, nutrient cycling\, soil biology and microbial life\, organic systems plans\, and other stewardship practices designed to strengthen the long-term health and productivity of your farm. \nDate: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting in March – September\n \nTime: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n \nTOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources. Farmer-to-farmer mentorship\, workshops\, webinars\, field days\, technical assistance\, and other educational events will offer opportunities to learn about organic production\, the certification process\, market opportunities\, and more. Read more and sign up to be a mentor or transitioning farmer mentee at organictransition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T193000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health in Organic Systems Monthly Calls: Soil Stewardship in the Heat of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Soil Stewardship in the Heat of Summer \nWith Sister Anna Gilbert-Muhammad \nAugust brings some of the season’s greatest challenges and opportunities for your soil. Join NOFA/Mass and Sister Anna Gilbert-Muhammad\, Food Sovereignty Director with the Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust\, for a community conversation on practical strategies to improve water retention\, keep soils covered\, and build resilience through the hottest weeks of the growing season. Drawing on her work supporting community gardens and food sovereignty initiatives across western Massachusetts\, Sister Anna will share approaches to soil stewardship that strengthen both our growing spaces and our communities. Bring your questions\, experiences\, and ideas as we explore cover cropping\, moisture management\, and simple practices that help soils thrive now and into the seasons ahead. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nRegister Online on Zoom\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nAbout: \nJoin NOFA/Mass for our monthly soil health calls\, where we explore the on-farm processes and practices that shape resilient\, thriving soils. Our facilitators will guide participants through practical strategies that influence soil integrity in organic systems. Each session offers space to ask questions\, discuss specific methodologies\, and learn directly from peers about what’s working on their farms. \nTopics range from organic amendments\, cover cropping systems\, reduced tillage and compaction mitigation strategies\, nutrient cycling\, soil biology and microbial life\, organic systems plans\, and other stewardship practices designed to strengthen the long-term health and productivity of your farm. \nDate: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting in March – September\n \nTime: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n \nTOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources. Farmer-to-farmer mentorship\, workshops\, webinars\, field days\, technical assistance\, and other educational events will offer opportunities to learn about organic production\, the certification process\, market opportunities\, and more. Read more and sign up to be a mentor or transitioning farmer mentee at organictransition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T183000
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SUMMARY:Microplastics in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Microplastics are an increasing concern in agriculture\, with potential implications for soil health and food systems\, and both ecosystem and human health. This webinar is designed for farmers who want to better understand microplastics in agricultural soils\, as well as anyone concerned about the future of our food system and the health of the environment. Much of the research on this topic remains locked behind science journal paywalls or is communicated through highly technical language. The goal of this webinar is to make current research more accessible\, to raise awareness of this emerging issue\, and to help growers and community members leave with a clearer understanding of where microplastics come from\, how they affect agricultural systems\, and what actions can help address the problem.  \nRegister Online on Zoom\nIn this webinar\, we will: \n\nLearn about common pathways through which microplastics enter agricultural systems\nCover the impacts of microplastic contamination \nExplore strategies for reducing\, mitigating\, or preventing contamination\nDiscuss priorities for research\, policy\, and practical action to address microplastic pollution over the long term\n\n  \nAbout the Instructors: \nDavid Liu is a rising senior at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter\, NH. He has published research related to microplastics in agriculture and presented at the 2026 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference.  \nAbout the Project: \nThis webinar is part of David’s goal of educating as many people as possible about the risks and threats of contaminants in agriculture. This session is an attempt to connect the microplastics research David has done with the NOFA/Mass community. He will also be developing a fact sheet/tool kit for widespread access that covers all the different contaminants to agriculture.  \nAccessibility: \nThe webinar will be held on Zoom. Captions available. Please reach out to events@nofamass.dreamhosters.com with any questions. \n  \nRegister Online on Zoom\n  \nQuestions? \nIf you have questions about attending\, contact events@nofamass.dreamhosters.com. Questions regarding the content of the webinar can be directed to soilhealth@nofamass.dreamhosters.com. \n  \nSponsors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health in Organic Systems Monthly Calls: Managing Summer Stress: Pests\, Pressure & Plant Resilience
DESCRIPTION:As crops hit peak summer growth\, they also face increasing pest and disease pressure and environmental stress. In this one-hour call\, we’ll discuss practical approaches to managing both biotic (e.g. pests and pathogens) and abiotic (e.g. extreme weather) stress through resilient growing systems\, integrated pest management (IPM)\, and biological approaches to crop health. We’ll also explore how observation\, timing\, and ecosystem balance can reduce pressure while supporting productive\, healthy plants. \nGuest speaker: Dr. Jaime Piñero is an Extension Professor of Fruit Entomology and Integrated Pest Management and Program Coordinator for the Sustainable Food & Farming Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on sustainable pest management\, insect ecology\, and developing practical IPM strategies that help growers reduce pesticide use while maintaining healthy\, productive crops. Through his research\, teaching\, and Extension work\, Jaime works closely with farmers across New England to advance biologically based approaches to pest management and resilient agricultural systems. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nRegister Online on Zoom\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\nJoin NOFA/Mass for our monthly soil health calls\, where we explore the on-farm processes and practices that shape resilient\, thriving soils. Our facilitators will guide participants through practical strategies that influence soil integrity in organic systems. Each session offers space to ask questions\, discuss specific methodologies\, and learn directly from peers about what’s working on their farms. \nTopics range from organic amendments\, cover cropping systems\, reduced tillage and compaction mitigation strategies\, nutrient cycling\, soil biology and microbial life\, organic systems plans\, and other stewardship practices designed to strengthen the long-term health and productivity of your farm. \nDate: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting in March – September\n \nTime: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n\n  \n \nTOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources. Farmer-to-farmer mentorship\, workshops\, webinars\, field days\, technical assistance\, and other educational events will offer opportunities to learn about organic production\, the certification process\, market opportunities\, and more. Read more and sign up to be a mentor or transitioning farmer mentee at organictransition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T193000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health in Organic Systems Monthly Calls: Maximizing Photosynthesis & Summer Growth
DESCRIPTION:By June\, plants are shifting into rapid growth and photosynthesis is in full swing. In this one-hour call\, we’ll explore how to support peak plant energy and nutrient cycling through methods like foliar sprays\, biologically active soils and management practices that strengthen the soil carbon pathway. We’ll discuss topics like the relationship between photosynthesis and soil biology\, and practical strategies for keeping crops thriving through the early summer season. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nRegister Online on Zoom\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n—— \nJoin NOFA/Mass for our monthly soil health calls\, where we explore the on-farm processes and practices that shape resilient\, thriving soils. Our facilitators will guide participants through practical strategies that influence soil integrity in organic systems. Each session offers space to ask questions\, discuss specific methodologies\, and learn directly from peers about what’s working on their farms. \nTopics range from organic amendments\, cover cropping systems\, reduced tillage and compaction mitigation strategies\, nutrient cycling\, soil biology and microbial life\, organic systems plans\, and other stewardship practices designed to strengthen the long-term health and productivity of your farm. \nDate: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting in March – September\n \nTime: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n  \n  \n \nTOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources. Farmer-to-farmer mentorship\, workshops\, webinars\, field days\, technical assistance\, and other educational events will offer opportunities to learn about organic production\, the certification process\, market opportunities\, and more. Read more and sign up to be a mentor or transitioning farmer mentee at organictransition.org
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SUMMARY:Soil Health in Organic Systems Monthly Calls - Getting Soils To Hum Early: Transplanting & Spring Conditions
DESCRIPTION:May in the Northeast brings a mix of warming days and sometimes stubbornly cool\, wet soils. In this one-hour call\, we’ll focus on transplanting into variable spring conditions\, priming soils with biology\, and practical bed prep strategies. We’ll also cover spring amendments\, inoculations & preps\, with an eye toward how temperature\, moisture & pH influence what actually responds early in the season. Bring your experience and discussion points\, and have your questions ready! \nRegister Online on Zoom\n\nJoin NOFA/Mass for our monthly soil health calls\, where we explore the on-farm processes and practices that shape resilient\, thriving soils. Our facilitators will guide participants through practical strategies that influence soil integrity in organic systems. Each session offers space to ask questions\, discuss specific methodologies\, and learn directly from peers about what’s working on their farms.  \nTopics range from organic amendments\, cover cropping systems\, reduced tillage and compaction mitigation strategies\, nutrient cycling\, soil biology and microbial life\, organic systems plans\, and other stewardship practices designed to strengthen the long-term health and productivity of your farm. \nDate: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting in March – September\n \nTime: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nRegister Online on Zoom\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n \nTOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources. Farmer-to-farmer mentorship\, workshops\, webinars\, field days\, technical assistance\, and other educational events will offer opportunities to learn about organic production\, the certification process\, market opportunities\, and more. Read more and sign up to be a mentor or transitioning farmer mentee at organictransition.org
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