Farming
Resource Roundup: Finding Farmland in Berkshire County
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThis in-person workshop will include introductory talks from agricultural service providers about land access and financing resources/services that their organizations provide to farmers. There will be time for Q&A followed by a mix/mingle—an opportunity for farmers and resource folks to…
Native Plant Trust Free Virtual Fall Symposium
Online/ZoomNeed for Seed: A Strategy for the Northeast is the topic of the Native Plant Trust's free, two-day fall symposium on November 2–3. Programming will focus on establishing a groundbreaking network of native seed users and producers in New England. Speakers from other…
Native Plant Trust Free Virtual Fall Symposium
Online/ZoomNeed for Seed: A Strategy for the Northeast is the topic of the Native Plant Trust's free, two-day fall symposium on November 2–3. Programming will focus on establishing a groundbreaking network of native seed users and producers in New England. Speakers from other…
Log Lunch with Abe Noe Hays, Founder of the Rich Earth Institute
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesWith global fertilizer shortages, food/fertilizer-producing regions war-torn, and an impending global food crisis compounded by the ravages of climate change to agriculture, Abe Noe Hays' cutting-edge research into urine as an ecologically-sound solution is gaining ground worldwide. https://richearthinstitute.org/ Join Williams College…
Online Winter Seed Sowing Demonstration
Online/ZoomJoin the Wild Seed Project for a free online winter seed-sowing demonstration. Seed Program Manager, Emily Baisden, will demonstrate each step of sowing native seeds and talk through best practices and where to find the materials you need to do…
Landscape Design for Pollinators
OnlineAs we domesticate the landscape, it is up to us domesticators to create habitat for pollinators in our own landscapes. Vermont Coverts hosts Jane Sorensen as part of the Land Ethic Vermont Speaker Series to learn about what makes good…
Native Plant Sale: Bee Friendly Williamstown + Wing and A Prayer Nursery
Wing And A Prayer NurseryWing and a Prayer Nursery is once again partnering with Bee Friendly Williamstown to offer a special day to visit the nursery on Saturday, June 17, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Amy Pulley, the nursery owner, will give a…
Sawyer Farm Reduced-Till Perennial Clover Trials
Sawyer Farm 19 Sawyer Rd, Worthington, MAOver the past several seasons, farmers at Sawyer have been experimenting with different ways to plant row crops into perennial white clover and reduce tillage using a series of innovative practices. Join Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), UMass Extension,…
Canoe Meadows Community Garden Clean-Up
Canoe Meadows Community Garden 350 Williams Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesMass Audubon's Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries Fall Volunteer Days Help close the Community Gardens for the winter season, by removing water lines, plot markers, and plant materials. Meet at Community Garden entrance at approx. 350 Williams Street. Tools for the tasks…
Healthy Soils and Climate Smart Farming
OnlineJoin Mothers Out Front as they celebrate United Nations World Soil Day by learning about healthy soil as a carbon sink and climate change solution. In this webinar, you'll hear from soil scientist Ruben Parilla, Soil Technical Coordinator for NOFA/Mass,…
Foods, Farms, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Series
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAFilms for teens and adults. Hear directly from those who are a part of local food systems and agriculture in our region. Meet in the Great Hall. Sunday, February. 11, 2:00—3:30 p.m. — Root, Hog, or Die by Rawn Fulton and Newbold…
Foods, Farms, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Series
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAFilms for teens and adults. Hear directly from those who are a part of local food systems and agriculture in our region. Meet in the Great Hall. Sunday, February. 11, 2:00—3:30 p.m. — Root, Hog, or Die by Rawn Fulton and Newbold…
Regenerating Bioregional Food Systems
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) - CSI 121 375 Church St., North Adams, MAHannah McDonald, Northeast Organic Farming Association, Massachusetts Education Events Manager This event is part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series Spring 2024 "Greening New England" Event recordings will be available after the talk on MCLA ENVI Youtube Presentations will be…
Maple Tour & Tasting at Two Mamas Farm
Two Mamas Farm 11 Porter Hill Road, Cummington, MAJoin Two Mamas Farm, the Hilltown Land Trust, the J.S. Bryant School, and the High Five Books team for a very special family-friendly tour of queer-run Two Mamas Farm, where you’ll learn more about small-scale maple tapping and sugaring. The High Five Team will…
Sheep to Shawl Festival
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAEnjoy a day of fun at Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown) celebrating the fiber arts and rural heritage with the 2024 Sheep to Shawl Festival! Live demonstrations for sheep dog herding, sheep shearing, spinning and weaving, natural fiber…
“Kiss the Ground” Screening & Panel Discussion
The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MABerkshire Community Land Trust’s Farmsteads for Farmers will present a short educational version of Kiss the Ground, a compelling film about regenerative farming and climate impact. Considered by many to be the “Most Important Film You’ll Ever Watch,” Kiss the…
Workday at Many Forks Farm
Many Forks Farm 1360 River Rd., Clarksburg, MADuring this BNRC volunteer workday, we will put our hands together to do all kinds of projects, from planting to weeding, moving mulch and tarps, and more! BNRC recently placed Many Forks into legal conservation status, so that it will…
“Common Ground” Movie Showing
Greenfield Garden Cinemas 361 Main Street, Greenfield, MAFor older youth and adults. As part of the Great Falls Discovery Center's Food, Farms, and Factories project, the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) and Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) are kicking-off Climate Week with a free showing of…
Farming in a Changing Climate
April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South Egremonthttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BAV-ClimateEvent-PrintFlyer.pdf Join Berkshire Agricultural Ventures for a community event ahead of Climate Week NYC to raise awareness of the climate-related challenges facing farmers in our region. Through the perspectives of local farmers and regional experts, hear about pressing issues on…
Cider & Stories at April Hill
April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South EgremontYummy donuts, crisp apples, warm cider AND storytelling in a beautiful barn, with stories curated and emceed by the incomparable Sheela Clary (writer, teacher, Moth StorySlam winner). Does it get better than that? Well, add in the autumnal beauty of April…