NOFA Interstate Council Calendar
Archived Calendar ItemsJune 16th, 2009 to June 18th, 2009 |
Food, Farms, and Community: Rural America’s Local Food Renaissance
, VT
Food, Farms, and Community, the Second Annual Rural Heritage Institute at Sterling College focuses on the changing connections between rural communities and their food sources. The local food theme will be highlighted by disc... | June 1st, 2009 to August 14th, 2009 |
Sustainable Agriculture Semester
Craftsbury Common, Vermont
June 1, 2009 – August 14, 2009
The Sustainable Agriculture Semester is designed for college students, academically advanced high school students, and adult learners with an interest in exploring ecological management of plan... | May 17th, 2009 to May 17th, 2009 |
Seedling Sale & Farm Festival
New Haven, CT
Sun, May 17, 10:00 – 3:00
Enjoy Common Ground’s annual ORGANIC SEEDLING SALE and SPRING FARM FESTIVAL! The organic seedling sale features strong, healthy seedlings for your home garden. Choose from heirloom and hybrid va... | March 28th, 2009 to March 28th, 2009 |
Organic Garden Planning Class for beginners
New Haven, CT
Sat, March 28, 10:00 – 3:00
Your backyard garden can provide you with fresh, healthy food and minimize your personal environmental footprint by reducing your dependence on products imported from far away. In this beginner ... | March 8th, 2009 to March 8th, 2009 |
Winterfest: Maple Syruping Festival
New Haven, CT
Sun, March 8, 11:00 – 2:00
New England forests are rich in natural resources, the sweetest of which is maple syrup! Families are invited to enjoy nature in the winter and learn about the sap to syrup process. See tapped ... | March 7th, 2009 to March 7th, 2009 |
Seventh Annual NOFA-NH Winter Conference
Concord, NH
Seventh Annual NOFA-NH Winter Conference
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Building Community - Many Hands and Many Voices
Our political, economic, and environmental landscape is undergoing transformational change. As the e... | February 14th, 2009 to February 15th, 2009 |
27th Annual Winter Conference
Randolph, VT
Join us for our two day conference offering more than 60 workshops for organic farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and consumers. The conference also features a farmers' market, NOFA Vermont's extensive book table, live music, ... | February 5th, 2009 to February 7th, 2009 |
Seminar on Soil Mineral Nutrition with Arden Andersen (Feb. 5-7, 2009)
Barre, MA
On February 5-7, 2009, NOFA/Mass will host our first Advanced Growers’ Winter Seminar on nutrient density -- a biological approach to farming that has helped many vastly improve yields, significantly decrease disease and inse... | January 23rd, 2009 to January 25th, 2009 |
NOFA-NY Organic Farming & Gardening Conference
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MEALS WITHOUT WHEELS
Revitalizing Our Local Organic Foodshed
January 23–25, 2009
The Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Downtown Rochester, NY
Workshops Workshops for the Whole F... | January 17th, 2009 to January 17th, 2009 |
NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
Worcester, MA
Saturday, January 17th, 2009 - 9.00am-5.30pm
Worcester Vocational Technical High School, Skyline Drive, Worcester, MA
Keynote Speech by Eliot Coleman:
"Small Growers are the Soul of Organics"
Inte... | January 5th, 2009 to January 6th, 2009 |
Answering Questions on the Vegetable Farm: Conducting Research, Maintaining Records, Evaluating Production Practices
Fairlee, VT
NOFA Vermont, the University of Vermont Extension, and the Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association will host a two day farmer-to-farmer conference for vegetable farmers. Answering Questions on the Farm: Conducting Res... | December 10th, 2008 to April 15th, 2009 |
Sustainable Agriculture Semester-Accepting Applications
Craftsbury Common, VT
Summer 2009 Sustainable Agriculture Semester
June 1, 2009 – August 14, 2009
For college students, academically advanced high school students, and adult learners with an interest in exploring ecological management of pla... | November 20th, 2008 to November 25th, 2008 |
Thanksgiving Sale
Amherst, MA
Small Ones Farm is a family-owned farm that uses no synthetic chemicals to grow fruit, vegetables and hay. Stop by during your holiday shopping and pick up one of our delicious apple pies. These 9-inch, unbaked, frozen pies... | November 2nd, 2008 |
Open Farm Day & Community Harvest Lunch
New Haven, CT
Open Farm Day & Community Harvest Lunch (Sun, Nov 2, 12:00 – 3:00)
Experience the end-of-season bounty on the farm with guided farm tours, an optional hike in West Rock, and a healthy community meal. From 12:00 – 1:30, visit... | November 1st, 2008 |
Volunteer Day
New Haven, CT
Volunteer Day (Sat, Nov 1, 12:30 – 3:30)
Volunteers are invited to help us put the garden to bed for the winter. Harvest crops for winter storage, enrich garden beds with compost and add mulch to the pathways. As you wor... | October 30th, 2008 to October 30th, 2008 |
The Right to Healthy Living Day during Social Justice Week
Storrs, CT
Visibility Event:
What? “UConn Cycles Kick Off Parade”
When? 11:30am (registration) 12:30 (ride begins)
Where? Fairfield Way
Who? UConn Cycles
Why? The UConn Cycles club will be hosting a group bike ride throughout cam... | October 25th, 2008 to October 25th, 2008 |
Organic Beekeeping: Preparing Hives for Winter
Chestnut Ridge, New York
Chris Harp will explain and demonstrate the latest sustainable/organic methods in a day-long workshop. Weather permitting, participants will have an opportunity to practice hands-on techniques in the Pfeiffer Center apiary.
... | October 25th, 2008 |
Feast from the Fields
New Haven, CT
Feast from the Fields
(Sat, Oct 25, 6:30 PM)
Join us to celebrate community, sustainability, and the fall harvest – while supporting Common Ground's important mission and programs. Enjoy the best of Common Ground's fall h... | October 19th, 2008 to October 31st, 2008 |
Farm Design Class
Warren, VT
Creating Working Buildings and Farmscapes
This course is aimed at those involved in small, integrated, local farms -- a farm apprentice responsible for building a chicken coop; a new farmer with a farm in need of regeneratio... | October 4th, 2008 to October 4th, 2008 |
Harvest Celebration
Rindge, NH
The Meeting School
Harvest Celebration
Calendar Listing
The Meeting School
120 Thomas Road, Rindge, NH
Contact Person: Sheila Garrett
603-899-3366 or 899-6508
Join students, faculty and neighbors of The Meetin... | October 4th, 2008 to October 4th, 2008 |
Autumn Joy Festival
Northford, CT
Free hands-on workshops for all ages during our annual fall festival.
9:30 - 10:30 The Deep Shade Garden Renovation Project
Learn how to connect the dots when going from design plan to the planting process.
11:00 – Noon E... | September 26th, 2008 to September 28th, 2008 |
2008 Northeast Animal Power Field Days
Tunbridge, Vermont
The Northeast Animal Power Field Days is a celebration of sustainable farming and renewable resources promoting conservation, stewardship, small farms, healthy forests, and the roles that they play in vital communities. This ... | September 26th, 2008 to September 28th, 2008 |
Michaelmas Festival and Conference
Chestnut Ridge, New York
In 1926, a group of New York City Anthroposophists (students of Rudolf Steiner) bought a farm on Hungry Hollow Road in Spring Valley, NY. They named the property Threefold Farm, and immediately set to work on construction an... | September 19th, 2008 to September 21st, 2008 |
Beer, Brewing & Sustainability: Fermenting Revolution
Rhinebeck, NY
During the past three decades, beer drinkers and homebrewers have quietly conducted a transformation within the beer industry, reclaiming traditions as old as human society itself by taking beer and brewing back from corporat... | September 19th, 2008 to September 20th, 2008 |
Middlesex Conservation District Fall Bulb and Perennial Sale
Westford, ma
The Middlesex Conservation District, a nonprofit environmental agency, will be holding its annual Fall Bulb and Perennial Sale Friday 9/19 (3-6 pm) and Saturday 9/20 (8am - noon) at the 4H Fairgrounds, 51 South Chelmsford Rd,... | September 17th, 2008 to October 21st, 2008 |
Food From Around Here Benefit Dinner
Westport, Ct
Whole Foods Market Westport will host its fall series of Food From Around Here Dinner. This seasonal dinner will be held to raise awareness and focus support for local sustainable agriculture. Come celebrate the season with a... | September 13th, 2008 to September 14th, 2008 |
Cultivating Wellness Conference
Dorchester, NH
Cultivating Wellness Conference. A two day celebration of land stewardship and community well-being in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, featuring Herbal Medicine, Wholistic Healing, Yoga, Nutrition, Massage Therapy, and ... | September 12th, 2008 to September 17th, 2008 |
Permaculture Workshops for Sustainable Farming and Gardening
Otisfield, Maine
Scott Pittman, founder of the Permaculture Institute, will teach two workshops at Moose Pond Arts+Ecology (MPA+E) in Otisfield this September. The first, an Introduction to Permaculture, will start on the evening of the 12th ... | August 23rd, 2008 to August 23rd, 2008 |
Beyond The Sidewalk Seminar
Bozrah, CT
Marketing in a rural business will make converts out of you after hearing Ellie Winslow, speaker and author of "Beyond the Sidewalk." Ellie's workshop will change the way you view marketing and provide you the skills to move ... | August 22nd, 2008 to August 27th, 2008 |
Food From Around Here Benefit Dinner
Westport, CT
Food From Around Here Dinner
On August 26th, 2008, Whole Foods Market Westport will host its first time ever Food From Around Here Dinner. This seasonal dinner will be held at the end of the summer to raise awareness and ... | August 19th, 2008 to August 19th, 2008 |
4th Annual Organic Lawn & Turf Course - MA
Dartmouth, MA
4th Annual Organic Lawn & Turf Course - MA
A one-day course designed for landscapers and municipal employees
Dartmouth, MA
August 19, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For complete course... | August 16th, 2008 |
Family Day at Prescott Farm
Middletown, RI
Hands-on history fun for the whole family! Enjoy Johnny cake demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, traditional games, colonial crafts, and more. Hear stories about the people who lived and worked in the historic buildings and s... | August 16th, 2008 |
Farm Day
Dorchester, NH
August 16
Farm Day featuring live music by the Crunchy Western Boys, a pig roast, local organic veggies, raffles, a bonfire, and tours of the farm and gardens! Bring a potluck dessert to share! The fun starts at 4pm. Sugges... | August 8th, 2008 to August 10th, 2008 |
NOFA Summer Conference
Amherst, MA
The 34th Annual NOFA Summer Conference
August 8 - 10, 2008
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
After many years at Hampshire College, this years event will be held down the road at the Univers... | August 5th, 2008 |
Wind Energy Past and Future
Middletown, RI
Learn the key role wind power played in the history of Aquidneck Island and the vital part it can play in its future. The tour begins at 5:30 pm at the historic Sherman Mill located at Prescott Farm then participants will dr... | July 26th, 2008 to July 26th, 2008 |
Gardens Then and Now
Middletown, RI
Tour kitchen and herb gardens which feature period horticulture combined with contemporary gardening practices. Learn modern sustainable gardening techniques. Hear about colonial-era uses of herbs and vegetables. Demonstrat... | July 11th, 2008 to August 29th, 2008 |
Friday Night BBQ at Longhaul Farm
Holderness, NH
Imagine this: The tastiest meats and organic vegetables, served up fresh on a classic New England farm. You know, roaring campfire, off-key sing-a-longs, laughter, corkage-free BYOB, and ooey-gooey s’mores…What better way to ... | June 28th, 2008 to July 19th, 2008 |
3-week PDC and Permaculture in Action at Sirius Ecovillage, MA
Shutesbury, MA
All Participants receive a Permaculture Design Certificate as well as UMass Amherst credit.
A Two-Part Course:
I.Permaculture Design
The first two weeks of the program focus on design as an ecological process, ... | June 25th, 2008 to June 25th, 2008 |
Johnson & Johnson Environment, Health & Safety Fair
New Brunswick, NJ
Johnson & Johnson will be having their annual employee Environment, Health & Safety Fair's in June & we would like your organization to take part. We would provide a table for you to exhibit your information. We'd love to h... | June 14th, 2008 to June 14th, 2008 |
Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair
Salem, MA
The Salem Chamber of Commerce, Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem Renewable Energy Task Force will host the Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair on June 14, 2008. The fair will take place in and around Old Town Hall at ... | June 11th, 2008 to June 19th, 2008 |
Permaculture Design Certificate Course - Plowshare Farm, Greenfield, NH
Greenfield, NH
What: Permaculture Design Certificate Course - Join Dick Pierce and a great crew of local experts/practitioners - gardeners, farmers, organic, biodynamic, Green/natural builders, land/timber managers, small/coop businesses, r... | June 8th, 2008 to August 15th, 2008 |
Vermont Sustainable Agriculture Semester
Craftsbury Common, Vermont
The Sterling College Sustainable Agriculture Semester immerses students in the daily rhythms and realities of farming. This 8-11 credit integrated program of work and study explores ecological management of plants, animals, a... | June 7th, 2008 to June 7th, 2008 |
The Role of the Horse in the Farm Organism
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Rudolf Steiner taught that every farm should aspire to be a self-contained individuality, or organism, a condition that requires having the appropriate kinds and number of livestock on the farm. Among all the farm animals, t... | May 23rd, 2008 to May 25th, 2008 |
Garden Plant Sale
Waltham, MA
10am to 5pm
Get your garden off to a great start with heirloom herbs, vegetables, annuals and perennials from the greenhouse at Gore Place in Waltham.
These are rare, hard-to-find varieties that will greatly enhance any... | May 10th, 2008 to May 10th, 2008 |
The Living Lawn, A Lawn for Living, Simple Steps to Organic Lawn Care
Marblehead, MA
The Living Lawn, A Lawn for Living, Simple Steps to Organic Lawn Care
Saturday, May 12, 2008, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Marblehead, MA
In this presentation Gina Field and Chip Osborne will discuss some compelling reasons why we shoul... | May 2nd, 2008 to May 4th, 2008 |
Biofuels class
Warren, VT
Do you want to your slash your fossil fuel consumption? This workshop enables students to begin replacing fossil fuel with renewable fuel in a variety of applications. The heart of this intensive course is the adaptation of d... | April 27th, 2008 to May 2nd, 2008 |
Edible Forest Gardens
Warren, VT
Edible Forest Gardening is the conscious application of the principles of ecology to the design of home scale gardens that mimic forest ecosystem structure and function, but grow food, fuel, fiber, fodder fertilizer, "farmace... | April 26th, 2008 to April 26th, 2008 |
Massachusetts Basic Organic Gardening Workshop
various, MA
Saturday, April 26th
Learn the basics of organic gardening at one of four great locations! Learn about soil building, composting, seeds and seedlings, mulches, raised beds and how you can grow some of what you eat... | April 26th, 2008 to April 26th, 2008 |
Green Landscaping Workshop
Providence, Rhode Island
9:30am-12:30pm
Join us for a day of presentations, vendors, booths, tours and more at STB and learn about green landscaping techniques you can use at home. Presentations include: environmentally friendly landscape practices,... | April 25th, 2008 to April 26th, 2008 |
Spring Plant Sale
Westford, MA
The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale on Friday April 25 (3 - 6 pm) and Saturday April 26 (8am - 12noon) at the 4H Fairgrounds, 51 South Chelmsford Rd, Westford, MA 01886.
We ar... | April 18th, 2008 to April 19th, 2008 |
Swine School
Pocantico Hills, NY
Featuring: Paul Willis – Iowa producer and pig specialist for Niman Ranch; Keith Thornton – British author of Outdoor Pig Production; Chuck Talbott – West Virginia producer and former animal science professor who has focused ... | April 12th, 2008 to April 12th, 2008 |
Apple Scion Grafting Workshop
Boylston, MA
Pomologist John Bunker of Fedco Trees visits Tower Hill and the Davenport Collection of Heirloom Apples for an apple scion grafting workshop. Choose from a variety of rare heirloom apple cultivars, as well as pear and plum sc... | April 12th, 2008 to April 12th, 2008 |
Lyme Disease: Prevention, Treatment and Management for Landscape Professionals and Gardeners
Framingham, MA
Lyme disease is an increasing threat to those who work in the landscape, with Massachusetts now fourth in the nation in total cases reported. This forum provides the latest information on the disease and methods of preventing... | April 12th, 2008 to April 13th, 2008 |
Permaculture for Home and Garden
Warren, VT
In this workshop, students will learn Permaculture principles as applied in temperate homes and gardens. We will discuss organic gardening, building with local natural materials, ecological lawn, meadow, stream and wetland ca... | April 9th, 2008 to April 13th, 2008 |
Water Conservation through Rain Barrels
Collinsville, CT
The Farmington River Watershed Association is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with The New England Rain Barrel Company for the third year in a row to offer Connecticut residents rain barrels as a way to conserve wat... | March 8th, 2008 to March 8th, 2008 |
Cooking for Life: A Natural Whole Foods Cooking Workshop
Chestnut Ridge, NY
In his Agriculture lectures of 1924, Rudolf Steiner said that “the greater part of what we daily eat is not there to be received as substance. . . . [it] is there to give the body the forces which it contains, and to call fo... | March 1st, 2008 to March 1st, 2008 |
Introduction to Organic Beekeeping
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for first-time beekeepers. Understand the mechanics of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, and gain an appreciation for a naturalist's approach to t... | February 23rd, 2008 to February 23rd, 2008 |
Farm-Based Education Association Winter Field Day
Pocantico Hills, NY
Experience programming at Stone Barns from the visitor’s perspective. Learn a little something and get your hands dirty participating in two of our flagship programs for young people and adults and see how Stone Barns weaves ... | January 3rd, 2008 to February 5th, 2008 |
Informational Seminar
Haddam, Ct
An informative seminar will be held at the Cooperative Developement Institute at 9 AM Wednsday Febuary 6th at the Middlesex Extension Center 1066 Saybrook Road Haddam Ct. for all farmers,vendors, and Market Masters.Health o... | December 26th, 2007 to January 31st, 2008 |
Networking lecture; Nature & Garden Design: Diggging deeper with Larry Weaner
New Canaan, Ct
Award winning landscape designer and speaker, Larry Weaner will create a direct connection between the ecological processes and the techniques we use to design, plant and maintain our properties.
A series of case studies... | September 29th, 2007 to September 30th, 2007 |
Northeast Animal-Power Field Days Trade Fair & Conference
Tunbridge, Vermont
Saturday and Sunday, September
29-30, 2007, Fair Grounds, Tunbridge, VT
Gates Open 8:30 am, Activities
Begin by 9:00 am Both Days
Ad... | September 25th, 2007 to November 4th, 2007 |
Organic Harvest Celebration & Annual Meeting
New Haven, CT
Saturday, November 3, 2007. 10:00 to 3:30. Open to all. Organic indoor farmers' market and displays, fantastic potluck lunch, annual meeting, keynote speaker Billie Best and CT NOFA Member of the Year presentation.... | September 8th, 2007 to September 8th, 2007 |
Organic Farmer's Market Cuisine - ONE DAY COOKING CLASS
Suffield, CT
Farmer's Markets are renowned for offering local, fresh and naturally grown produce. The chef and students in this class will create fantastic dishes consisting of some of the best organic ingredients Connecticut has to offe... | August 17th, 2007 to August 18th, 2007 |
NODPA's 7th Annual Field Days & Producer Meeting
East Canaan, Connecticut
The 2007 NODPA Field Days will take you through two states and many different years of experience in organic dairying. The event will feature two farm tours, one at long time organic dairy farmer Rick Segalla's and the other ... | August 16th, 2007 |
Connecticut Organic Lawn & Turf Course
Manchester, CT
A course designed for landscapers and municipal employees in organic management of lawns and athletic fields.
Focuses on:
Building healthy soil that will support growth of strong, tough turfgrass
Eliminating the ... | August 14th, 2007 |
Massachusetts Organic Lawn and Turf Course
Marblehead, MA
A course designed for landscapers and municipal employees in organic management of lawns and athletic fields.
Focuses on:
Building healthy soil that will support growth of strong, tough turfgrass
Eliminating the ... | July 28th, 2007 to July 28th, 2007 |
Farm Bill 2007: Food Fight
Pocantico Hills, NY
Ever tried reading a piece of legislation? It‚s very rarely an easy or enjoyable experience and the Farm Bill is no exception. Thankfully, Dan Imhoff has decided to do something about it. In his book, Food Fight: The Citizens... | July 26th, 2007 to July 26th, 2007 |
Farm Bill 2007: King Corn
Pocantico Hills, NY
Spend a sticky summer night cooling off in the Hay Barn as we screen King Corn, an engaging look at our industrial food system from the (chemically) fertilized ground-up. King Corn is the story of friends Ian Cheney and Curt ... | July 22nd, 2007 |
Water Conservation with Rain Barrels
Collinsville, CT
Rain barrels offer a way to both capture rainwater running off of roofs before that rain becomes stormwater, and a means to use that water for gardening or landscaping rather than relying on water drawn from a well or faucet.... | July 14th, 2007 |
Intro Lecture on Honeybees and Organic Beekeeping
Southbury, CT
Learn about the lives of honeybees, the current plight of honeybee colonies, and the intrinsic value of nurturing these amazing creatures. For novices, gardeners and wanna-beekeepers. 12:30 - 2:30pm. $25 per person. Pre-r... | July 8th, 2007 to July 22nd, 2007 |
Women in Food & Farming discussion series
Pocantico Hills, NY
Sunday 7/8
1PM – Why We Farm: Northeast Women Farmers $10
Featuring Shannon Algiere (Stone Barns), Annie Farrell (Millstone Farm), Caroline Pam (Kitchen Garden Farm), Cheryl Rogowski (W. Rogowski Farm)
Moderated by Melina... | July 6th, 2007 to July 8th, 2007 |
Northeastern Permaculture Summer 2007 Convergence
Ithaca, NY
Join permaculture designers, teachers, students, and farmers from around the Northeast for our annual summer gathering. Practitioners will share stories, cross-polinate ideas, and celebrate!
Introductory workshops,... | July 5th, 2007 to July 17th, 2007 |
Call for Nominations: Harvest Awards
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Harvest Awards Nominations Now Due July 17
It’s not too late to nominate an inspiring organization, individual, or project for this year’s Harvest Awards. In response to requests for more time, we have extended th... | June 25th, 2007 to July 23rd, 2007 |
Ecofestival and Shakespeare in the Grove
Middletown, Ct
ARTFARM, a professional theater company based in Middletown, Ct, will be hosting an Ecofestival on July 15th and the 22nd at Middlesex Community College in Middletown, Ct. The EcoFestival, beginning at 4 pm, features not onl... | June 24th, 2007 to June 24th, 2007 |
Farm to Market Day at the Coventry Regional Farmers' Market
Coventry, CT
At today’s market we bring the farm to you…
Look for baby animals and an antique tractor display.
Connecticut-grown milk collective The Farmers’ Cow visits with samples;
Sustainable Living Program at 12:30 under the prog... | June 24th, 2007 |
CT NOFA Organic Farm Tour
New Milford, Kent and Cornwall, CT
CT NOFA Organic Farm Tour visits three spectacular farms in the beautiful Housatonic River Valley.
The Annual CT NOFA organic farm tour will visit three farms on or near Route 7 and the Housatonic River in western ... | June 23rd, 2007 to June 23rd, 2007 |
Water Conservation with Rain Barrels
Granby, CT
Rain barrels offer a way to both capture rainwater running off of roofs before that rain becomes stormwater, and a means to use that water for gardening or landscaping rather than relying on water drawn from a well or faucet.... | June 23rd, 2007 |
Rain Barrel Event at Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
Collinsville, CT
Rain barrels offer a way to both capture rainwater running off of roofs before that rain becomes stormwater, and a means to use that water for gardening or landscaping rather than relying on water drawn from a well or faucet.... | June 22nd, 2007 to June 24th, 2007 |
THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN The Movie (2007) Premieres THIS Weekend!
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THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN, at once funny and stirring, is now an award-winning documentary and its powerful appeal is due to the way in which it digs up "real dirt" not only about the tragedy of losing our traditional Amer... | June 18th, 2007 to June 23rd, 2007 |
Soil and Water for Every Farm: Keyline Design with Darren Doherty
Ithaca, NY
Although largely unknown in the United States, keyline design is more than a unique combination of water conservation and farming with nature. It is a complete design system for creating a productive and regenerative landscap... | June 17th, 2007 to June 17th, 2007 |
Celebrate Fathers' Day at the Coventry Regional Farmers' Market
Coventry, CT
Celebrate Fathers Day with a visit to the Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market!
Today's market brings free Strawberry Shortcakes…
games and pony rides for the kids… and a “Cook Fresh with a Chef” Berry Baking demonstration ... | June 10th, 2007 to August 17th, 2007 |
Sustainable Agriculture Semester
Craftsbury Common, Vermont
The Sterling College Sustainable Agriculture Semester immerses students in the daily rhythms and realities of farming. This is a 6-8 credit integrated program of work and study exploring ecological management of plants, anima... | June 10th, 2007 to June 10th, 2007 |
Sustainable Living Program at the Coventry Regional Farmers' Market: Pesto Making with Carole Miller of Topmost Herb Farm
Coventry, CT
At today’s market, look for lettuce, herbs, broccoli, strawberries, spinach, mushrooms, honey, maple syrup, free range eggs, soft and aged cheeses, rustic breads, and more!
At 12:30, Carole Miller, NOFA “Person of the Year... | June 3rd, 2007 to June 3rd, 2007 |
Opening Day at the Coventry Regional Farmers' Market
Coventry, CT
As we open a new season, we invite you to “Come Grow With Us”
Look for lettuce, herbs, broccoli, strawberries, spinach, mushrooms, honey, maple syrup, soft and aged cheeses, rustic breads, and more!
There will be free ... | June 2nd, 2007 |
The Role of the Horse in the Farm Organism
Chestnut Ridge, NY
The Role of the Horse in the Farm Organism
Saturday June 2, 2007 8:30 to 5:00
The workshop will cover the basic nature and care of the horse, harness and equipment. Participants will work with grooming and harnessing and un... | June 2nd, 2007 to June 2nd, 2007 |
HerbFest 2007
Coventry, CT
A day of celebration and education honoring the many gifts provided by herbs
9 am to 4 pm, rain or shine
Topmost Herb Farm, 244 North School Road, Coventry CT 06238
$10 Admission for those over 12 and under 70 – all other... | May 14th, 2007 |
How Greenhouses Can Help a Farmer's Bottom Line
Durham, CT
An on-farm workshop for farmers
May 14, from 6 to 8 pm.
Durham, CT
Ty and David Zemelsky of Star Light Gardens in Durham will host an on-farm workshop on Monday evening, May 14, from 6 to 8 pm. Star Light Garden... | May 11th, 2007 to May 12th, 2007 |
The Rising Tide Road Show is coming to Western Mass
Northampton, MA
The Rising Tide Road Show's Climate Action Tour will have two performances
in Western Massachusetts:
May 11th 7 p.m. at Food For Thought Books in downtown Amherst AND
May 12th at Noon on the steps of the Unitarian Univ... | May 5th, 2007 to May 5th, 2007 |
Native Plant Sale
Higganum, CT
9AM - 4PM Native plants for a variety of habitats - perennials, ferns, grasses and shrubs. Also non-invasive exotic plants. Plants are grown by NOFA organic landcare standards and proceeds support open space.
Check out ... | April 28th, 2007 to April 28th, 2007 |
20th Annual Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place
Waltham, MA
Gore Place, the historic Governor Gore estate in Waltham, Massachusetts, presents its 20th Annual Sheepshearing Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 10am to 4pm. This popular, outdoor, fund-raising event takes place over... | April 28th, 2007 to April 28th, 2007 |
98th Annual Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival
Vernon, CT
Held rain or shine from 9 AM - 4 PM at the Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon, CT on Route 30 near the intersection of Route 31, exit 67 off I-84. The festival includes sheep exhibits; a fleece sale; spinning, weaving, dy... | April 27th, 2007 to April 28th, 2007 |
Organic Beekeeping Workshop
Chestnut Ridge, NY
A workshop for active beekeepers as well as for beginners including a hands-on session. In this workshop we will look at the bee colony as an organism and what it needs in order to further its health and vitality. Lots of pra... | April 27th, 2007 to April 28th, 2007 |
Middlesex Conservation District Spring Plant Sale
Westford, ma
The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale Friday April 27 (3-6 pm) and Saturday April 28 (8am - 12noon) at the 4H Fairgrounds, South Chelmsford Rd, Westford. Items for sale will include ... | April 25th, 2007 to May 4th, 2007 |
SPROUT: A Benefit for Waltham Fields Community Farm
Waltham, MA
Waltham Fields Community Farm, is hosting SPROUT, a benefit to support the farm’s donations of fresh, locally grown produce to local hunger relief agencies, its education programs for children and adults, and the preservation... | April 21st, 2007 |
The Role of Raised Beds in the Farm Organism
Chestnut Ridge, ny
The Role of Raised Beds in the Farm Organism
Saturday April 21, 2007 9:00 to 5:00
A comprehensive workshop covering the principles and practical details of biodynamic raised bed, field and garden vegetable production. The w... | April 21st, 2007 |
The Role of Raised Beds in the Farm Organism
Chestnut Ridge, ny
The Role of Raised Beds in the Farm Organism
Saturday April 21, 2007 8:30 to 5:00
A comprehensive workshop covering the principles and practical details of biodynamic raised bed, field and garden vegetable production. The w... | April 14th, 2007 |
Just Food CSA in NYC Conference & City Fair
New York, New York
The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in NYC Conference and CSA City Fair is an opportunity for farmers and CSA members to come together for an afternoon of workshops and discussion. Workshop topics will include: CSA from... | March 31st, 2007 |
“Attracting Songbirds, Hummingbirds, and Butterflies to Your Yard
Vernon, CT
Speaker: Peter Picone, Wildlife Biologist
Connecticut DEP
March 31st 1:30-3:00
at Tolland County Agricultural Center
Learn about native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that provide habitat,
how to get the... | March 14th, 2007 to March 14th, 2007 |
Spring Planting 101; Lessons from Ruth Stout
West Redding, CT
Join us for a program on Ruth Stout whose legendary garden in Redding’s Poverty Hollow has been the inspiration for generations of organic gardeners thanks to her books and articles. The property is now owned by Toby Welles a... | March 10th, 2007 |
Lacto-Fermentation: Power Kraut and More
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Lacto-Fermentation: Power Kraut and More "Just For The Health Of It"
Saturday March 10, 2007 9:00 to 5:00
A hands-on workshop with Mark Smallwood, which will illuminate the process and the science behind it, as well as the ... | March 10th, 2007 |
Lacto-Fermentation: Power Kraut and More
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Lacto-Fermentation: Power Kraut and More "Just For The Health Of It"
Saturday March 10, 2007 8:30 to 5:00
A hands-on workshop with Mark Smallwood, which will illuminate the process and the science behind it, as well as the ... | March 10th, 2007 |
CULTIVATING AN ORGANIC CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE
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SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007, 8:30AM - 4:45PM
WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL, WINSDOR, CT
Brought to you by: United Natural Foods
Featuring:
NANCY JACK TODD AND JOHN TODD
Scientists, authors, activists and co-founders of the New Alch... | March 8th, 2007 to March 8th, 2007 |
Intro to Handmade Goats Milk Soap
West Redding, CT
Thurs., 3/8 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Handmade Goats Milk Soap – Have you discovered the secret of handmade soap? Heard it’s hard to do? Afraid of lye? Let Lisa Agee of Goatboy Soaps explain how easy and fun it is to make your... | March 7th, 2007 to March 24th, 2007 |
Toxics Action Center's 20th Annual Citizens' Conference
Boston, MA
Toxics Action Center 2007
20th Annual Citizens' Conference
Saturday, March 24 from 9am to 5:30pm
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
Join 400 activists from MA, CT, and RI as we celebrate 20 years of building ... | March 6th, 2007 to March 6th, 2007 |
Growing and Marketing High Quality Brassica Crops
Sturbridge, MA
Program
Proper Nutrition for Brassica Crops
Join Vegetable Specialist John Howell for a discussion of the particular nutrient requirements for growing high quality Brassicas.
Physiology of F... | March 3rd, 2007 |
Reading the Forested Landscape, a lecure by Author and Ecologist Tom Wessels
New Haven, CT
Spring Meeting
The silent trees in your neighborhood woodland speak volumes about what happened on the land in the past. Was the forest burned? Logged? Farmed? Tom Wessels will show how to read the landscape as you... | March 2nd, 2007 |
Cultivating the Next Generation of Dairy Farmers (Workshop)
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Cultivating the Next Generation of Dairy Farmers
Who takes on the dairy if your kids don’t want it? How do you get into dairying if you didn’t grow up on a farm? How do you explore new management practices when the farm... | March 2nd, 2007 |
Cultivating the Next Generation of Dairy Farmers
Dryden, NY
Cultivating the Next Generation of Dairy Farmers
Who takes on the dairy if your kids don’t want it? How do you get into dairying if you didn’t grow up on a farm? How do you explore new management practices when the farm... | March 1st, 2007 to March 3rd, 2007 |
Pre-Conference and 13th Annual Winter Conference & Eco-Marketplace
Springfield, MA
March 1st - A full-day Pre-Conference Intensive Workshop and Evening Keynote Dinner with Dr. Elaine Ingham, Soil Foodweb, Inc.
March 2nd-3rd - Conference with 25 sessions covering topics such as: How to design and create s... | February 14th, 2007 to February 14th, 2007 |
Farmstead Cheeses Safety Risk Reduction Seminar
Union, Ct
February 14, 2007
10 am - 3 pm
... | January 26th, 2007 to February 1st, 2007 |
Public Hearing January 31, 2007 on invasive plant bill in Connecticut
, CT
Environment Committee Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 31st, at 10:15 a.m. in Room 2E of the Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT. The Public Hearing will include Proposed Bill No. 282, "An Act Concerning an Appropr... | January 20th, 2007 to March 18th, 2007 |
5th Annual Eugene Permaculture Design Certification Course
Eugene, Oregon
Six Weekends 2007. January: 20, 21, 27, 28, February: 10, 11, 17, 18, March: 3, 4, 17, 18
Some of the Pacific Northwest’s leading permaculturists, Jude Hobbs, Toby Hemenway, and guests, teach theory, design, and practice of... | January 13th, 2007 to March 10th, 2007 |
Tilling the Soil: Entrepreneurial Training for Agricultural Business Owners
East Troy, Wisconsin
Tilling the Soil is a complete business plan development course that will set you on the path to successful business ownership. This course brings experts in law, accounting, banking, insurance, management and marketing to y... | November 12th, 2006 to November 12th, 2006 |
Composting Toilets for Farm & Field
New Bedford, MA
11-1 pm
Learn how to make a simple composting toilet that can be put nearly anywhere and for little money.
Carol Steinfeld, author of The Composting Toilet System Book, will show you how to choose and operate a compostin... | November 11th, 2006 to November 11th, 2006 |
Making (and Taking) Stock
Cornwall Village, CT
Learn the secrets of making delicious and nutrient-filled beef stock, and bring a jar to fill.
Trivia: Meat stock was thought to be the secret to health in France in the 18th century - the outlets selling special ... | November 8th, 2006 |
Changing the Nature of Nature: Genetically Engineered Food
New Canaan, CT
Wednesday, November 8
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Cost: $20 Nature Center members/$25 non-members
Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the puzzles and challenges of genetically engineered food: how it differs from processes in... | November 4th, 2006 |
The Food Project Regional Mtg: Nov. 4 @ Nuestras Raices, 10am-5pm
Holyoke, MA
It’s time for The Food Project Regional Meeting 2006! If you are interested in youth involvement in sustainable agriculture and the food system, this is the event for you.
This meeting is an exciting opportunit... | October 28th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Teaching for Change, Farming for Profit
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Teaching for Change, Farming for Profit at Seeds of Solidarity
Farm, Orange
October 28, 9AM-1PM
Can you combine education and farming and draw a reasonable income? This
workshop is app... | October 18th, 2006 to October 18th, 2006 |
Creating and Maintaining Good Health in America Today
Boston, Ma
Dr. Brian Clement, author, international speaker and director of the Hippocrates Health Institute will speak in Boston this Monday, Sept. 18th.
He will explore the institutes fifty years of research into the vital roles that... | October 14th, 2006 to October 14th, 2006 |
Lacto-fermentation Pickling Workshop
Cornwall Village, CT
Master pickler Thea Harvey demonstrates the marvels of using lacto-fermentation to preserve food AND make delicious pickles. Start a batch of sauerkraut to take home. From 10:30-1:30 in Cornwall Village, at the UCC Parish Hou... | October 14th, 2006 to October 14th, 2006 |
Harvest Fest
Pocantico Hills, NY
Celebrate fall with music, hayrides, games, and goodies with us. This years festival features Grammy-nominated Dan Zanes and Friends playing folk rock at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM in our courtyard. Before that, look out for washbo... | October 2nd, 2006 to October 27th, 2006 |
Ecovillage & Permaculture Certification Program
Dexter (20 Mile SE of Eugene), Oregon
Through a combination of instruction and hands on application, this course immerses participants in the theoretical, physical and social aspects of permaculture, ecovillages, and community living.
Organic Agricultu... | September 15th, 2006 |
Gardening Like the Forest: Home-Scale Ecological Food Production
New Boston, NH
Dave Jacke, author of "Edible Forest Gardens" (vol. I
& II) and recipient of the Garden Writers
Association's 2006 Siver Award of Achievement, will be
giving a free lecture titled "Gardening Like the
Forest: Home-Scale ... | August 17th, 2006 |
Organic Lawn and Turf Course
Hanover, MA
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
•Professional landscapers
• Municipal and school employees
• Landscape architects
• Garden center managers
• Anyone wanting to learn specific methods of organic lawn and turf... | August 15th, 2006 |
Organic Lawn and Turf Course
New Haven, CT
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
•Professional landscapers
• Municipal and school employees
• Landscape architects
• Garden center managers
• Anyone wanting to learn specific methods of organic lawn and turf man... | August 12th, 2006 to August 12th, 2006 |
GET YOUR GOAT: An Old-Style Life Skills Workshop
Southbury, CT
Visit with live goats and their keepers. Discuss their care, feeding, fencing, and how to get started keeping goats whether for milk, meat, fiber, or pleasure.... | August 12th, 2006 |
Water Conservation through Rain Barrels
West Hartford, CT
Water Conservation with Rain Barrels.
The Farmington River Watershed Association is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with The New England Rain Barrel Company to offer Connecticut residents rain barrels as a way t... | August 10th, 2006 to August 13th, 2006 |
The 32nd Annual NOFA Summer Conference
Amherst, MA
The 32nd Annual NOFA Summer Conference will take place Aug. 10-13, 2006 on the organic farmer-friendly campus of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. ... | July 29th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Strawbale Construction
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Strawbale Construction at Greenfield Community College,
Greenfield
Saturday&Sunday, July 29,30, 9AM-5PM
In this TWO DAY workshop, Learn to build with bales of straw: both theory and
prac... | July 22nd, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Free Range Chickens for Eggs and Meat
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Free Range Chickens for Eggs and Meat at Many Hands Organic
Farm, Barre
Saturday, July 22, 9AM-4PM
Jack and Dan Kittredge and Julie Rawson have been raising organic poultry in
Barre since 19... | July 15th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Draft Horse Workshop
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Draft Horse Workshop at Overlook Farm, Rutland
Saturday, July 15, 9AM to 3:30PM
You will learn about both the care (health, nutrition, foot care) of horses as
well as have hands-on opportuniti... | July 15th, 2006 |
Doug Gunnink/Ridge Shinn/Gearld Fry - Grassfed Beef and Dairy Field Day
Hardwick, MA
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Bakewell Farm in Hardwick, MA from 9:00 to 4:00 on July15, 2006. Learn about grass and cattle. Taste 100% grass-fed beef.
9:00 Find out about the East Quabbin Land Trust protec... | July 13th, 2006 to July 23rd, 2006 |
Midsummer EcoFestival
Middletown, CT
July 13 - 16, 20 - 23 2006
Vendors and Eco-Minded Organizations Wanted!
Middletown, CT
Vendors of ecological/natural living goods, farm-related or environmentally minded organizations are invited to set up a table at... | July 13th, 2006 to July 23rd, 2006 |
Midsummer EcoFestival
Middletown, CT
July 13 - 16, 20 - 23 2006
Middletown, CT
ARTFARM announces Midsummer EcoFestival and Free Shakespeare
July 13 - 16 & 20 - 23: ARTFARM's Midsummer EcoFestival and Free Shakespeare
EcoFestival for all ages features l... | July 13th, 2006 to July 14th, 2006 |
Doug Gunnink/Ridge Shinn/Gearld Fry - Grassfed Beef and Dairy Seminar - 2 days
Hardwick , MA
The two day seminar (July 13&14) will include major presentations by Doug Gunnink, a farmer and consultant for grass-fed beef farms and grazing dairies across the country. He has been raising choice grass-finished beef for s... | July 10th, 2006 to July 13th, 2006 |
Hydroponic and Greenhouse Conference
Arlington, VA
The Hydroponic Society of America is pleased to announce our 22nd Annual Conference taking place July 10-12, 2006 in Washington D.C. jointly with the Hydroponic Merchants Association.
For more details on this even... | July 8th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Foraging for Wild Edibles
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Foraging for Wild Edibles at Hampshire College, Amherst
Saturday, July 8, 9:30AM to12:30PM
Massachusetts is home to over 150 species of edible wild plants, many of which
are more nutritious an... | July 8th, 2006 to July 8th, 2006 |
THE FAMILY COW: An Old-Style Life Skills Workshop
Cornwall, CT
$35/person or $50/family of up to four members:
Learn about finding, feeding, housing, fencing, breeding, and caring for your cow. Try your hand at milking. Make butter, soft cheese and ice cream. Go home with a slew of reci... | June 25th, 2006 |
Organic Farm Tour
Voluntown and Stonington, CT
June 25 , 2006
Studio Farm Products in Voluntown - It was a movie studio with big stars in the 1920s, the current farmers raised chickens for Arbor Acres there for many years. Now the chicken house is down and the ... | June 24th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Growing the Organic Strawberry
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Growing the Organic Strawberry at Land’s Sake, Weston
Saturday, June 24, 2-5pm
You will learn the pro's and cons of different production techniques: matted
row, ribbon row, and plasticulture, ... | June 17th, 2006 |
A Naturalist's Approach to Beekeeping
Southbury, CT
There are three classes in one day. "Bee Buzz for Kids" from 10am - 11:30, "Intro to Bees and Beekeeping" for people may want to have bees or just want to learn about these amazing creatures, from 12:30 - 2:30, and "Understa... | June 11th, 2006 to June 11th, 2006 |
CT: Common Ground Farm Festival
New Haven, CT
Sunday, June 11, 12 pm – 4 pm
Common Ground Farm Festival
Celebrate the beginning of the growing
season and learn about fresh, local food.
Events for adults, children, and families:
Sheep shea... | June 11th, 2006 to June 11th, 2006 |
Vendors Wanted!
New Haven, CT
Vendors of farm-related or ecological/natural living goods are invited to set up a table at the Common Ground Farm Festival on June 11th, from noon-4pm. There is no vendor fee. Contact Rebecca at rholcombe@nhep.com or call ... | June 10th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Sustainability Tour
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Sustainability Tour at two sustainable homes in Ashfield
Saturday, June 10 , 2PM-5PM
Come visit two homes that tread softly on the Earth. See how they use a
combination of off-the-grid, biodie... | June 10th, 2006 to June 10th, 2006 |
EGGS-PERIENCE CHICKENS: An Old-Style Life Skills Workshop
Cornwall, CT
Learn what's involved in raising chickens from hatching eggs to harvesting as meat. See different types of portable housing: 'eggmobiles' and 'chicken tractors'. Prepare a live broiler for cooking.... | June 7th, 2006 to June 7th, 2006 |
CT: Cooking with Spring Vegetables
New Haven, CT
Wednesday, June 7th, 6 pm – 8 pm
Cooking with Spring Vegetables
The New Haven Farmers’ market at
Wooster Square opens May 20th!
Learn how to cook delicious spring vegetables fresh from the f... | June 3rd, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Cheese Making
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Cheese Making at Upinngil Farm, Gill
Saturday, June 3, 9AM-4:30PM
Cheese is one of the great tasting ways to store milk. We will learn how to
take raw milk and create a hard cheese: a British ... | June 2nd, 2006 to June 3rd, 2000 |
Organic Beekeeping Workshop
Spring Valley, NY
A workshop for active beekeepers as well as for beginners including a hands-on session. In this workshop we will look at the bee colony as an organism and what it needs in order to further its health and vitality. Lots of p... | May 27th, 2006 |
Square Foot Gardening Class
Monroe, NH
Join us for a demonstration of Square Foot Gardening! We will go over all aspects of setting up a square foot garden, as well as choosing soils, plants and watering options. Grow a bounty of vegetables or flowers in a small a... | May 20th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Chainsaw workshop: The Game of Logging
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Chainsaw workshop: The Game of Logging at NESFI, Belchertown
Saturday, May 20, 8AM-4PM
You will learn how to use a chainsaw through the nationally acclaimed program,
“The Game of Logging.” Thi... | May 20th, 2006 to May 20th, 2006 |
CT: Organic Seedling Sale
New Haven, CT
Saturday, May 20th, 12 pm – 4 pm
Seedling Sale
Many varieties of organically grown seedlings available, including:
Peppers and Eggplants
Kale and Collards
Heirloom and Hybrid Tomatoes | May 13th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Small Scale Organic Dairying
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Small Scale Organic Dairying at Chase Hill Farm, Warwick
Saturday, May 13, 11AM-3PM
Mark Fellows will show us what it takes to run a small, successful, organic
dairying operation, from general care... | May 13th, 2006 to May 13th, 2006 |
The Organic Apple
Warner, NH
This workshop is for anyone who wants to grow apples wisely, naturally & with gentle impact on the earth-everyone from the small scale commercial orchardist to those that want to grow a few backyard trees.
Growing ... | May 13th, 2006 to May 13th, 2006 |
Organic Gardening: An Old-Style Life Skills Workshop
Cornwall, CT
Join Debra Tyler in "breaking sod" in order to start a backyard garden. Discuss soil health, planting dates, and cold frames. Examine stages of compost. Visit well-established area gardens and their keepers.... | May 6th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Basics of Organic Gardening
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Basics of Organic Gardening at the Soule Homestead Farm,
Middleboro
Saturday, May 6, 9AM-2PM
Visit and work in a 50’ x 100’ garden and learn how to get started: Where, how
big, what will you... | May 6th, 2006 to May 6th, 2006 |
CT: Open Farm Day
New Haven, CT
Saturday, May 6th, 10 am – 1 pm
Open Farm Day
Families are invited to tour the farm, meet the animals, and explore the garden. Learn fun farm facts about chickens and eggs, worms, and other farm life. Fa... | May 6th, 2006 to May 6th, 2006 |
MA: Community Farms Outreach Spring Fling and Silent Auction
Waltham, MA
On Saturday, May 6, 2006, from 7:00–10:00 p.m., Community Farms Outreach (CFO)will be hosting a Spring Fling and Silent Auction to support our hunger relief, education, and farmland preservation programs.
The eve... | April 29th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Basic Carpentry Workshop
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Basic Carpentry Workshop at The Heartwood Institute, Washington
Saturday, April 29, 9AM-5PM
This workshop will cover the basics of hand and power tool operation and the
use of wood materials i... | April 29th, 2006 to April 29th, 2006 |
97th Annual Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Festival
Vernon/Rockville, CT
The program includes:
*Border Collies herding sheep in a sheep dog trial,
*Exhibits of sheep, llamas, alpacas, angora rabbits and angora goats
*Spinning, Weaving, and Dying Demonstrations
*Fiber, Craft, and Equipment Vend... | April 29th, 2006 to April 29th, 2006 |
Maple Hill Farm and Garden Spring Workshops
Monroe, NH
Visit us for our Spring Workshop series:
Saturday April 29, 2006 9AM
At 9AM:
Cool Breeze Naturals:Herbalist Cory Comings Snow will present: Herbs,The Medicines in your back yard.
At 10AM:
Jea... | April 28th, 2006 to April 29th, 2006 |
Middlesex Conservation District Spring Plant Sale
Westford, MA
Middlesex Conservation District Spring Plant Sale, 4H Fairgrounds, Westford, MA. 4/28 (3-6 pm) and 4/29 (8am - 12noon) Featuring tree and shrub seedlings, perennials, fruits, herbs, groundcovers and hardgoods. All items may ... | April 22nd, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Biodiesel 101
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Biodiesel 101 in Hudson
Saturday, April 22, 10AM-3PM
Energy prices got you down? Biodiesel is a non-toxic, environmentally friendly
fuel suitable for most diesel engines and some home heating appli... | April 19th, 2006 to April 19th, 2006 |
CT:
New Haven, CT
In less than 50 years the face of agriculture has been transformed by synthetic chemicals, whose power to control the forces of nature is rivaled only by that of the atom bomb. These chemicals have also changed the farmers wh... | April 15th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Waste Veggie Oil Car Conversion
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Waste Veggie Oil Car Conversion in Jamaica Plain
Saturday, April 15, 9:30AM-3:30PM
Want to help save the Arctic? Come work with the with the Green Grease Monkeys
and learn how to convert a die... | April 15th, 2006 to April 15th, 2006 |
CT: Eggs & chicks
New Haven, CT
Families are invited to learn about the amazing journey from egg to chick, and to meet our newly hatched chickens. April 15th, 1pm-4pm
$2/person... | April 4th, 2006 |
Climate Change and Agriculture: Promoting Practical and Profitable Responses
Windsor, CT
Climate Change and Agriculture: Promoting Practical and Profitable Responses
A Professional Development Workshop for Extension and Agricultural Service Providers
March 7, 2006 at the Maritime Institute, Baltimore ... | April 3rd, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Growing Organic Apples
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Growing Organic Apples at Hutchins Farm, Concord
Monday, April 3, 9AM-1PM
Hutchins Farm’s John Bemis will teach you what he has learned about organic
apple tree management: see the tools he uses... | March 25th, 2006 |
Practical Wetlands Protection For Residential Landscape Projects: Working With Conservation Commissions
Framingham, MA
Guest Speaker: Panel Members: Ecological landscape designer and conservation agent Kale Kalloch, DEP circuit rider Kathy Robertson, DEP circuit rider Jason Lederer
Healthy wetlands are crucial for maintaining water quality... | March 22nd, 2006 |
The End of Suburbia: Oil depletion & the collapse of the American dream
new haven, ct
Wednesday, March 22, 6 pm – 8 pm
Film Showing with homemade soup & warm bread!
With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the p... | March 18th, 2006 |
Organic Garden Planning Workshop
new haven, ct
Saturday, March 18, 10 am – 2 pm
A beginner to intermediate level workshop for adults
Morning: compost, soil, and bed preparation
Are you thinking about starting a flower or vegetable garden? Do you w... | March 11th, 2006 |
Cultivating an Organic Connecticut Conference
Windsor, CT
Saturday, March 11,2006
8:30 am to 4:45 pm.
Keynote speaker: James Howard Kunstler, author of "The Long Emergency: Surviving the Converging Catastrophes of the 21st Century."
In addition, there... | March 11th, 2006 to March 11th, 2006 |
Lyme Disease, Avian Flu & E Coli: understanding & reducing the risks of animal-related diseases
Pocantico Hills, NY
Featuring Dr. Bryan Cherry, DVM, of the New York State Department of Health, Dr. David Chico, DVM, of New York State Agriculture & Markets, Dr. Benjamin Lucio-Martinez, DVM, of Cornell University & Dr. Steve Immerblum, DVM, v... | March 10th, 2006 |
Outdoor Production of Leafy Greens in the Winter Under Row Covers
Lebanon, CT
March 10, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hosted by Bryan O’Hara, Tobacco Road Farm, Lebanon, CT
Each year, Tobacco Road Farm has one acre under row covers for the production of leafy greens through the fall and winter. Bryan has bee... | March 7th, 2006 |
Climate Change and Agriculture: Promoting Practical and Profitable Responses
Baltimore, MD
Climate Change and Agriculture: Promoting Practical and Profitable Responses
A Professional Development Workshop for Extension and Agricultural Service Providers
March 7, 2006 at the Maritime Institute, Baltimore ... | March 4th, 2006 |
MA Practical Skills Workshop: Traditional pickle-making/Lacto-fermenting
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Traditional pickle-making/Lacto-fermenting in Great Barrington
Saturday, March 4, 10AM-12PM
Lacto-fermentation is the original and a healthy way of making pickles, sauerkraut, kimchee, and many ot... | February 26th, 2006 |
Common Ground Winterfest
new haven, ct
Sunday, February 26, 10 am – 1 pm
Celebrate winter with Common Ground’s first WINTERFEST!
Activities include:
--Maple syruping demonstrations
(see tapped trees, taste raw sap, and warm-up by the wood ... | February 15th, 2006 |
Herbal Health and First Aid
new haven, ct
Wednesday, February 15, 6 pm – 8 pm
Carol Brennan, herbalist and owner of Cornflower Gardens Herb Care, will lead a workshop on the creation and safe use of herbal home remedies. Participants will leave with mat... | February 15th, 2006 |
Transitioning from Traditional Dairy to Organic, Who We Are, What We Did, and What We Learned
Hanover, NH
Wednesday, February 15 7:30 p.m.
The Upper Valley Land Trust (UVLT) is hosting an informal talk and discussion with Piermont, NH dairy farmers Ellen and Jim Putnam. Seven years ago the Putnams leased the farm of their drea... | February 8th, 2006 |
The 5th Annual NOFA Course in Organic Land Care in Connecticut
New Haven, CT
February 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 2006
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Snow Date: Feb. 16
Call Bill for more information or to obtain a printed registration brochure. Watch this page for the course registration brochure... | January 28th, 2006 |
Where does my pizza come from?
new haven, ct
Saturday, January 28, 2 pm – 4 pm
Adults, children, and families are invited to learn about the origins of their pizza ingredients and consider the environmental benefits of eating food that is locally produced.
... | January 25th, 2006 |
Film Showing & Vegetarian Dinner
new haven, ct
Wednesday, January 25, 6 pm – 8 pm
Join us for a showing of the film FOOD FOR THOUGHT, a critical look at the environmental consequences of a meat-centered diet.
Comparing a cow to a gas-guzzling automo... | January 21st, 2006 |
NOFA/Massachusetts 2006 Winter Conference
Worcester, MA
NOFA/MASS will hold its 19th Annual Winter Conference & Annual Meeting at Bancroft School in Worcester, MA on Saturday, January 21st, 2006. This one day event will feature 30 workshops, a keynote speech with Brian Donahue, a ... | January 10th, 2006 |
The 5th Annual NOFA Course in Organic Land Care in Massachusetts
Leominster, MA
January 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18, 2006
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Snow dates: Jan 19 & 20
More Information
| December 14th, 2005 to December 16th, 2005 |
International Conference on Natural Farming and Farmers' Knowledge
Hisar, India
Organic Agriculture Movement, sustained by the curious and exceptionally innovative farmers the world over, is playing a pivotoal role in not merely sensitizing the humanity about ill effects of so called modern agriculture a... | December 7th, 2005 |
Socially Conscious Investing for the 21st Century
new haven, ct
Wednesday, December 7, 6 pm – 8 pm
An informative seminar given by Certified Financial Planner Laura Palumbo reviews ways to customize your portfolio using proactive strategies for social and environmental causes. ... | December 3rd, 2005 |
Open Farm Day & Farm Brunch
new haven, ct
Sat., Dec. 3rd, 10 am – 12:30 pm
Open Farm Day &
Farm Brunch
The farm is quiet and peaceful in early winter. Enjoy visiting the animals and learning about how we prepare the farm for winter. Brunch a... | November 19th, 2005 |
Open Farm Day & Fall Feast
new haven, ct
farm tours, fall hiking,
and fresh seasonal food
Experience the end-of-season bounty on the farm with guided farm tours, an optional hike in West Rock, and a community meal at 1:30 pm.
Seasonal food ... | November 16th, 2005 |
Deconstructing Supper film showing & Spaghetti dinner
new haven, ct
Wednesday, November 16, 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Renowned chef John Bishop leads viewers on an eye-opening journey into the billion-dollar battle to control global food production. Starting with a gourmet meal in his five-st... | November 10th, 2005 |
Greenhouse Tomato Conference
Vernon, CT
The University of Connecticut in cooperation with the University of Massachusetts and NESARE is sponsoring a “Greenhouse Tomato Conference” to be held at the Tolland County Agricultural Center at 24 Hyde Avenue (Route 30) in ... | November 5th, 2005 to November 5th, 2005 |
BLAST Regional Meeting
Springfield, MA
Take the Perennial Challenge! Join adults and youth from the region to learn more about perennial planting, and lessons from an innovative local nursery and orchard. Connect with Northeast organizations that are workin... | October 29th, 2005 |
Marketing on a Shoestring
Framingham, MA
Saturday, October 29, 10:00-1:00pm
Effective Marketing doesn't have to cost a fortune! Please join us for this informative program that will help you to grow your landscape business.
Guest Speaker: Louise Sacco
Marketi... | October 29th, 2005 to October 30th, 2005 |
New England Seed Conference
Amherst, Mass
'Seed, Squash and Song'
The New England Seed Conference
Bramble Hill Farm, 593 Pleasant Street/
RT 116, Amherst, Mass
Ever wonder how generations of farmers grew their own seed and developed the foo... | October 23rd, 2005 |
Gourd & Pumpkin Decorating
new haven, ct
Use Common Ground-grown gourds of all shapes and sizes to create unique seasonal displays. Small seasonal gourds available for 25-50 cents each. Child-safe carving saws, paint, fabric, glue, and other craft supplies provide... | October 20th, 2005 |
Community Seed Day
Windsor, CT
9 am to 1 pm. Watch demos of seed cleaning and a presentation on seed production by staff of the Plant Genetic Resources Unit, USDA-ARS. Bring seed to clean. Free, but preregistration is required.... | October 7th, 2005 |
Farm to Table, a Salute to our Farmers
new haven, ct
Farm to Table, a Salute to our Farmers
Inaugural event for Claire's Corner Copia
30th anniversary celebration
Claire's Corner Copia, one of America's oldest and most beloved vegetarian restaurants,... | October 6th, 2005 |
Wholistic Approach on a Diversified Farm; Lessons Learned and Plans for the Future
Hyde Park, VT
10:00 – 2:00 PM, Applecheek Farm, Clark Family, Hyde Park, VT
$15 fee, includes Lunch provided by JDC's ‘Just Delicious Catering', Pre-registration encouraged
John and Judy have been operating a dairy farm milking... | October 2nd, 2005 |
Organic Landscape Design - Project Site Tour
Pepperell, MA
Sunday October 2, 2:00pm
Guest Presenter: Priscilla Williams
Owner: Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening
Join Priscilla Williams for a Project Site Tour in Pepperell, MA where we will view her multi-year design and implementa... | October 1st, 2005 to October 1st, 2005 |
Harvest Festival
Pocantico Hills, NY
Stone Barns Center to hold its Second annual Harvest Festival Saturday, October 1, 2005
Help us celebrate with music, hayrides, games, and goodies for families from 10 AM-4 PM at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agr... | September 29th, 2005 |
Grass-based Dairy Tour
Berkshire County, MA
Farmers interested in learning more about grazing dairy cows are invited to attend a free day-long tour featuring two grass-based dairy farms in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Both farms had previously been conventional fee... | September 28th, 2005 |
Managing and Reducing Somatic Cell Count (SCC) Using Organically Approved Treatments and Prevention Strategies
Brattleboro, VT
11 AM – 2 PM, Thurber Farm, Brattleboro, VT
$10 fee, refreshments provided, BYO lunch
Ross and Amanda Thurber milk 50 Holstein cows and operate a market garden on their farm in Brattleboro, Vermont. The Thurbers a... | September 24th, 2005 to September 24th, 2005 |
Litchfield Hills Tour des Farms
New Preston, CT
A bicycle ride and farm tours through scenic Litchfield Hills. Ride starts at 8 AM and ends at 9 AM. Participants can choose from a leisurely 20 mile loop, or an agressive 40 mile loop. Livestock, flower, vegetable farms a... | September 23rd, 2005 |
Emphasizing Pasture-Raised Livestock and Marketing Value-Added Products
East Meredith, NY
This one day workshop will explain how to successfully pasture raise livestock during a morning tour of the Stone & Thistle Farm. The tour will be followed by a lunch featuring local products. A discussion on marketing your ... | September 21st, 2005 |
Pasture Walk and Plant Identification on an Organic Dairy Farm
Florence, VT
10 AM – 2 PM, Ed and Joanne Eugair, Florence, VT
$10 fee, Refreshments provided, BYO lunch
Ed and Joanne Eugair milk 35 cows and have always grazed their livestock, but the limited acreage and wet land meant thei... | September 17th, 2005 to September 17th, 2005 |
Connecticut Tour des Farms
Woodstock, CT
A leisure bicycle ride and tour of CT's working farms. Participants will pedal through the rolling hills of the "Last Green Valley" visiting a variety of farms, farm stands with delicious homemade goodies, and an ice cream s... | September 11th, 2005 |
Taste! Organic Connecticut
Coventry, CT
Fall Festival and Organic Farmer's Market.
10am - 4pm. FOOD! FOOD! FOOD! Childrens Activities, Educational Workshops, Music, Crapft and Produce Vendors. Rain or Shine! $3 Admission for ages 12-80. Free Parking. No pets, plea... | September 10th, 2005 |
Heirlooms in the Backyard: Small Scale Seed Saving
Coventry, RI
Saturday, September 10th 10:00 AM to Noon (rain date Sunday, September 11th).
Admission - $7 Members / $10 Non-members
Never underestimate what a handful of home gardeners can do. This is a hands-on works... | September 10th, 2005 to September 10th, 2005 |
Second Annual Hoe Down at Urban Edge Farm
Cranston, RI
Party with your local farmers and producers this Saturday, September 10th, 2005 from 4pm to 8pm! Featuring the sweet melodies of Sunday Night Fever, the foot-stomping rhythms of The Parallel String Band with caller Linda Les... | September 3rd, 2005 |
Extending the Season: Growing a Winter Garden
Charlestown, RI
Saturday, September 3rd , 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Admission - $10 NOFA Members / $15 Non-members
Mac and Nancy will demonstrate how to build a hoop house, using Eliot Coleman’s techniques, giving information on ... | August 16th, 2005 |
Organic Lawn and Turf Course
Manchester, CT
This course will address the state-of-the-art for managing lawns and turf with special emphasis given to the differences between how home lawns and athletic turf are managed. Open to all land care professionals and munic... | August 1st, 2005 to August 7th, 2005 |
Eat In, Act Out Week
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Eat In, Act Out Week is a week of events that BLAST is coordinating worldwide to promote awareness and raise support for local food systems and actions youth are taking to change their communities. We are looking for groups i... | June 20th, 2005 to August 12th, 2005 |
Ecovillage and Permaculture Certificate Course
Dexter, Oregon
A unique combination of environmental, personal, and social sustainability. College Credit is available. Permaculture Design Certification.
- Permaculture, Organic Gardening, Eco-forestry
- Green Buildi...
| June 19th, 2005 |
Open House at Chase Hill Farm
Warwick, MA
Open House at Chase Hill Farm, Warwick, MA, Sunday, June 19, 11am - 2 pm, rain or shine. Celebrate Mark & Jeannette Fellows being honored with CISA's 2005 Local Hero Farmer Award. Bring your own picnic. Cheese and milk sam... | June 9th, 2005 to June 12th, 2005 |
EARTH & RELIGION: An Environmental/Interfaith Conference
Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Resurgence magazine's fourth, US Conference in its Century of the Environment series, is a national three-day gathering. It welcomes and encompasses people of all faiths and spiritual beliefs, and those who profess no faith ... | June 4th, 2005 |
HerbFest 2005
Coventry, Connecticut
A celebration of useful herbs and our connection to the earth. Saturday, June 4 from 9 AM to 4 PM rain or shine. The suggested donation is $5.00; those under 12 are free. There will be workshops, demonstrations, weed walks, i... | June 1st, 2005 |
Ethics of Eating Meat & Chicken Butchering Workshop
New Haven, Connecticut
Common Ground values raising animals for food in a way that is humane to the animals, low impact on the environment, and healthy for human consumers. Join us for an informative workshop & discussion on the ethics and environm... | May 22nd, 2005 |
Organic Seedling Sale and Ecology Camp Open House
New Haven, Connecticut
Many varieties of organic seedlings available including peppers, eggplants, hybrid and heirloom tomatoes, herbs, kale, and collards. Also, Common Ground Ecology Camp open house (same day and time).
Prices: $1-$3. Pl... | May 21st, 2005 |
Potluck, GMO talk and free concert with Marly Hornick
Somerville, MA
Free,bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share & chair of blanket. RAINDATE Sunday, May 22
A talk on genetically modified food (what it is, health and environmental risks associated with eating and growing the plants, what fo... | May 18th, 2005 |
Film Viewing: The Future of Food
New Haven, Connecticut
The Future of Food offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled US grocery store shelves for the past decade. Free event, fre... | May 14th, 2005 to May 15th, 2005 |
30th Annual New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival
Contoocook, New Hampshire
The 30th Annual New Hampshire Sheep and Wool festival, May 13th and 14th at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds, Contoocook, NH Featuring expanded exhibits, sheep breed show, alpaca show, classes, children's activities, and over 140 v... | April 22nd, 2005 to April 23rd, 2005 |
Middlesex Conservation District Spring Plant Sale
Westford, Massachusetts
The Middlesex Conservation District is a not for profit agency providing conservation services to towns and landowners in Middlesex County. We are currently holding our annual Spring Seedling and Plant Sale to raise funds for... | April 22nd, 2005 to April 23rd, 2005 |
Growing Communities: Community Building and Organizational Development through Community Gardening
New Haven, Connecticut
Two day conference with topics including:
- community organizing
- leadership development
- grassroots fundraising
- communications planning
- coalition building
- asset ...
| April 21st, 2005 |
Fine Tuning Your Grazing System: Understanding Soil, Water & Mineral Cycles
Saratoga, New York
Thurs, April 21, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm with Sarah Flack: Biodynamic Farmer - Grazer - Educator; M.S. Plant & Soil Science, UVM and Heather Darby: Farmer - Agronomy Ph.D.; Agronomic & Soils Specialist, UVM Ext.
Are you... | April 15th, 2005 to April 16th, 2005 |
Urban Agriculture Conference - Growing Possibilities: Agriculture in the City
Roxbury, MA
Building Healthier Communities through Urban Agriculture and Policy
Friday, April 15th, 2005, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Two tours will be conducted at the same time. Hop in a van and see kitchen enterprise sites, an island f... | April 6th, 2005 |
Healthy Vegetarian Twists on Delicious Italian Food Favorites
New Haven, Connecticut
Claire Criscuolo, of Claire's Corner Copia in New Haven, will present a cooking workshop for adults and children over 12. Enjoy samples, recipes, and tips for turning your favorite Italian foods into healthier meals while mai... | April 5th, 2005 |
Organic Strawberry Production + Other Small Fruit
Albany, New York
Tues, April 5, 10 am to 3 pm with Don MacLean: Thompson-Finch Farm, Ancram, NY and Clifford Hatch: Upinngil Farm, Gill, MA and Vern Grubinger: Director UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture + VT Veg & Berry News
Or... | April 3rd, 2005 to April 4th, 2005 |
Holistic Management: A Systems Thinking Approach to Decision-Making for Farmers
Hudson, New York
This workshop is being repeated by popular demand. Allan Savory, the father of Holistic Management, was the keynote speaker at this year's Vermont Grass Farmers Association annual conference where Seth Wilner presented an int... | April 2nd, 2005 |
Toxics Action 2005 Citizen Conference
Boston, Massachusetts
Toxics Action Center's 19th annual environmental conference on April 2, 2005, from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA.
This year’s speakers include activist and writer Frances Mo... | April 2nd, 2005 |
CT Community Gardening Conference
Hartford, Connecticut
The 3rd Annual Community Garden Conference will be held on April 2, 2005 from 8:30 – 3:30. The conference will be located at the Institute of Living, Hartford, CT. The Keynote Speaker will be Daniel Ross of Nuestas Raices, Ho... | March 23rd, 2005 |
My Father's Garden Film Showing
New Haven, Connecticut
In less than 50 years the face of agriculture has been utterly transformed by synthetic chemicals. These chemicals have also changed the farmers who have used them. This film tells the story of two such lives, different in a... | March 19th, 2005 |
Especially for farmers: mini-conference with Joel Salatin
Pocantico Hills, New York
Hear the how-to and why of pasture-raised livestock from the author of such books as Salad Bar Beef and Family Friendly Farming. Farmer and author Joel Salatin, of Polyface Farm, will conduct an intensive mo... | March 16th, 2005 to March 30th, 2005 |
Organic Garden Planning
New Haven, Connecticut
A two session workshop for beginning to intermediate gardeners interested in growing vegetables, flowers, herbs, and perennials using organic techniques. Workshops cover compost, soil, bed preparation, garden layout, seeds, s... | March 13th, 2005 |
Find Out What's Underground!
Framingham, Massachusetts
Please join us to find out more about the new grassroots community of Green professionals and students. We create fertile soil for networking, business and career growing. Together, we will investigate ways in which the Under... | March 12th, 2005 |
GMO Forum
Woodbury, Connecticut
Bill Duesing & CT NOFA members; Saturday, March 12th 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The genetic engineering of plants may be one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century. Currently up to 60% of processed f... | March 5th, 2005 |
Annual CT NOFA End of Winter Conference
Windsor, Connecticut
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Light up the dull gray days of March with an abundance of workshops, the best pot-luck meal you'll eat all winter and an inspiring keynote address from Russell Libby, Executive Director of the Maine Organi... | March 4th, 2005 to March 5th, 2005 |
11th Annual Ecological Landscaping Conference & Eco-Marketplace
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Seminars highlight landscape planning and design concepts; plant recommendations; habitat diversity; weed, disease and
insect control; construction methods and materials; lawn care; soil biology. Leading suppliers from throu... | March 2nd, 2005 to March 3rd, 2005 |
RMA Northeast Regional Conference
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Wednesday, March 2nd 2005 from 1 PM to 6 PM and Thursday, March 3rd 2005 from 8 AM to 5 PM
This 2-day meeting focuses on production, marketing, financial, legal, environmental, and human resources strategies for sma... | February 10th, 2005 |
Farming the Seas
New York, NY
Will fish farming avert a global crisis or speed its arrival? "Farming the Seas" (2004, 52 min.), narrated by Peter Coyote, explores what's at stake as the aquaculture industry spreads across the globe. The film highlights ef... | February 8th, 2005 to February 16th, 2005 |
CT NOFA's 4th Annual Course in Organic Land Care
New Haven, Connecticut
An intensive, five-day course based on the NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care and leading to accreditation as an Organic Land Care Professional. Taught by experienced professionals and Station scientists and taking place on... | January 28th, 2005 to January 30th, 2005 |
Organic Community – Diversity from Soil to Plate: 24th Annual Organic Farming & Gardening Conference
Syracuse, New York
Over 50 workshops for beginning and experienced farmers & gardeners, and special educational programs for children and teens.
Pre-conference Growers' Schools on Seed Saving, Business Skills, and Organic Certification.
... | January 26th, 2005 |
Blue Vinyl Film Showing
New Haven, Connecticut
This film uncovers the truth about polyvinyl chloride (PVC), America's most popular plastic. A detective story, an eco-activism doc, and a rollicking comedy, Blue Vinyl puts a human face on the dangers posed by PVC from facto... | January 23rd, 2005 |
Changing the Way We Make Decisions: An Introduction to Holistic Management
Montpelier , Vermont
Sunday January 23rd, 10am-3pm. With Allan Savory, Seth Wilner, Abe Collins, & Phil Metzger. This one day workshop will lay a foundation for the practice of Holistic Management in your family, on your farm, or in your organiza... | January 22nd, 2005 |
9th Annual Vermont Grazing Conference: Thinking Globally--Grazing Locally
Randolph Center, Vermont
Ninth Annual Vermont Grazing Conference, January 22nd, 2005, Vermont Tech, Randolph Center, VT. Keynote speeches by Allan Savory of the Savory Center for Holistic Management©, and Vermont Dairy Farmer Teddy Yandow. A featured... | January 22nd, 2005 |
18th NOFA/Mass Winter Conference & Annual Meeting
Barre , Massachusetts
The 2005 conference returns to the Quabbin Regional High School in Barre (east of the Quabbin Reservoir in central MA). Our keynote speaker, Andrew Kimbrell, named one of the world's leading 100 visionaries by Utne Reader, fo... | January 20th, 2005 |
Mid Winter Herbal Event...Herbs, Heirlooms & Garden Companions
Belmont, MA
7-9pm at Habitat; 10 Juniper Rd. Belmont, MA 02478. $5 at the door
Sit by the fire, sip mulled cider & experience the joy of herbs through the eyes of Rita Wollmering of the HERB FARMacy a certified organic herb far... | January 18th, 2005 to January 25th, 2005 |
NOFA MA's 4th Annual Course in Organic Land Care
Wellesley, Massachusetts
An intensive, five-day course based on the NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care and leading to accreditation as an Organic Land Care Professional. Taught by experienced professionals and taking place on on January 18, 19, 20,... | January 15th, 2005 |
Annual 'Transition to Organic' Conference
Windsor, Connecticut
CT NOFA's Transition to Organic Conference, Experiment Station in Windsor, CT. For existing, new, or aspiring farmers. Topics include pest and disease management, marketing and the certification process. Call (203) 888-5146 f... | December 11th, 2004 |
Winter Greenhouse Production of Organic Vegetables in the Northeast
Pocantico Hills, NY
The one-day how-to conference organized by Eliot Coleman and hosted by Stone Barns will feature presentations by John Bartok of the University of Connecticut, John Biernbaum of Michigan State University, Pete Johnson of Pete'... | December 4th, 2004 to December 5th, 2004 |
Restoring Our Seed Conference
Brattleboro, Vermont
Ever wonder how generations of farmers without advanced degrees grew their own seed and developed the foods of today? Join us to learn how to:
- Grow, select and breed organic seed for sustainable farming in Ne...
| December 4th, 2004 to December 5th, 2004 |
Restoring Our Seed Conference
Brattleboro, VT
Ecological Seed-Saving and Crop Improvement for Community Food Systems
Our goals are to strengthen our knowledge and skill for organic seed production and crop improvement, and to build local networks of farmers, exten... | November 14th, 2004 to November 14th, 2004 |
New England Grassroots Climate Action Conference
Cambridge, MA
9 am - 5:30 pm. Full Program & Registration Info at http://www.massclimateaction.org.
What you, your town, company, university or state can and are doi... | November 13th, 2004 |
CT NOFA's Annual Meeting and Celebration of Organic Agriculture in Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
The Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2004, from 10 to 3:30; come for any or all of the events. This is a great opportunity to introduce others to CT NOFA's wonderful people and tasty food. Free and open t... | November 12th, 2004 to November 14th, 2004 |
Growing Together, Strengthening the CSA Movement: A Conference for Community Supported Agriculture
Tustin, Michigan
Workshops for experienced and new CSA farmers, CSA wannabes, small farm advocates, community food/health advocates, educators and extension personnel.
Featured Speakers:
| November 11th, 2004 to November 13th, 2004 |
New England/New York Agriculture in the Classroom Regional Conference
Yaphank, New York
The Ag in the Classroom Regional Educators Conference is a professional development and networking opportunity for farmers, teachers, and extension educators who are interested in increasing agricultural awareness and literac... | November 7th, 2004 to November 9th, 2004 |
Healthy Farms, Healthy People: Making the Agriculture-Nutrition Link
Durham, New Hampshire
How does sustainable agriculture support nutrition and public health goals? How does healthy eating support healthy agriculture? Exploring the connections between nutrition and sustainable agriculture will be the focus of the... | October 17th, 2004 |
You CAN FREEZE it if you DRY! - A workshop in food preservation
New Haven, Connecticut
Are you looking for a way to preserve all those delicious organic veggies from your garden or CSA? In this workshop, Becky Seashore May will cover a variety of basic food preservation techniques (canning, freezing and drying)... | October 7th, 2004 to October 14th, 2004 |
Seed Cleaning Workshop and Week-long opportunity to clean your seeds
Hamden, Connecticut
The Public Seed Initiative and Mobile Seed Cleaning Unit are coming to Connecticut! On October 7 from 9 am to 1 pm, there will be a workshop on Seed Production and Cleaning, led by the staff of the USDA Plant Germplasm Resour... | October 7th, 2004 to October 28th, 2004 |
Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Starting an Agricultural Business Right for You?
Belchertown, Massachusetts
This four-session course (October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th) and workbook is designed for people who are actively considering starting a farm. A variety of tools will be used to set goals, assess available resources, determine... | October 4th, 2004 |
Fostering a Local Forest Economy: Small Forest-based Businesses as a Conservation Strategy for the Region's Woodlands
Ashfield, Massachusetts
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sanderson Academy, Ashfield, MA. The program will feature a range of small businesses from western MA that earn all or part of a living from the forest in an environmentally sound way. These businesses... | October 2nd, 2004 |
Tour des Farms
Woodstock and Litchfield Hills, Connecticut
Support Local Agriculture, Alternative Transportation, and Your Health
Two scenic bicycle rides through some of Connecticut's most beautiful farmland will take place this fall. Stops at local farms are planned along... | October 2nd, 2004 |
Farm Toys: An introduction to equipment on a diversified vegetable farm
West Granby, Connecticut
Always wanted to know exactly what a moldboard plow looks like and how a tine weeder works? Sam Hammer will lead a tour of Holcomb Farm CSA's tools and equipment including hand tools, seeders, transplanter, tillage equipment,... | September 18th, 2004 |
E-I-E-I-O: Livestock in your own backyard
Bethany, Connecticut
Are you interested in raising your own organic, hormone-free meat? Come to Shaggyhill Farm where Paul Bogush will explore getting started raising animals for your table. Participants will help with the morning chores and visi... | September 18th, 2004 |
Urban Edge Farm Hoe Down
Cranston, Rhode Island
Hoe Down literally means to set the hoe down and have a good ole time! When was the last time you set down your hoe? Whether your hoe is a shovel or a palm pilot or a diaper bag, we’ve all got to set our hoes down sometime. A... | September 12th, 2004 |
Taste! Organic Connecticut
Coventry, Connecticut
Celebrate the harvest this year at the third annual Taste! Organic Connecticut, to be held Sunday, September 12, 2004 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. at Topmost Herb Farm in Coventry, CT. The event (co-sponsored by Certified Organic As... | August 28th, 2004 |
Clean Energy Boat Cruise to Wind Turbine (Boston Harbor)
Boston, MA
Discover New England's largest commercial scale wind turbine up close and personal! Learn the basics about wind power generation and find out how you can support renewable energy.
Boarding begins at 9:15am, Promptly... | August 26th, 2004 |
Gardening the Community's Third Annual Harvest Party
Springfield, Massachusetts
The GtC students have been working hard all summer and would like you to help them celebrate from 3:00 to 5:30pm! This event is free for everyone, especially other community gardeners. If you had a garden this summer we invit... | August 20th, 2004 to August 21st, 2004 |
Organic Dairy field days to be held in Vermont this summer
Westfield/Hyde Park, Vermont
The Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance’s (NODPA’s) Fourth Annual Summer Field Days Event will be held Friday, August 20th and Saturday, August 21, 2004 at Jack & Anne Lazor’s Farm (Butterworks Farm) in Westfield, Verm... | August 12th, 2004 to August 15th, 2004 |
Annual NOFA Summer Conference
Amherst, Massachusetts
Annual NOFA Summer Conference with keynote speaker Vandana Shiva. This regional event is held at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. Over 150 workshops on a variety of topics, an Old Time Country Fair, great people, and a genui... | July 23rd, 2004 to August 13th, 2004 |
Bringing Permaculture Home
Shutebury, Massachusetts
Learn how to create sustainable, productive, and beautiful human environments using natural ecosystems as models. Permaculture is an evolving and expanding design system for ecological living, integrating plants, animals, bui... | July 17th, 2004 |
Farm Tour
Harlemville, New York
400 Acre Biodynamic Farm, Solar Greenhouse, "green" Architecture, New Store, Organic Bakery, Organic Dairy, 11 AM - Meet at the store.... | July 10th, 2004 |
Farm Walk
Harlemville, New York
Presented by the Farmscape Ecology Program - Rock Walls, Pine Stands, and Land Use History 1 PM - Meet at the store... | July 5th, 2004 to July 10th, 2004 |
Cob Building Workshop
Garberville, California
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of designing and building with cob, a 100% organic material made out of sand, clay and straw. We will build a bathhouse that contains a composting toilet, sh... | June 20th, 2004 |
CT NOFA Organic Farms Tour
Various Towns, Connecticut
The Connecticut chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (CT NOFA) is sponsoring a tour of four very special farms. This is a unique opportunity to see two certified organic farms, a biodynamic farm and an organic... | June 12th, 2004 |
Common Ground Farm Fest
New Haven, Connecticut
Come celebrate food and farming at a spring country fair. Activities and exhibits for adults and children include beekeeping, sheep shearing, guided hikes, and two-person log sawing, as well as learning about soil.
... | June 5th, 2004 |
HerbFest 2004
Coventry, Connecticut
Sponsored by the Connecticut Herb Association, 9AM to 4 PM, the HerbFest features 2 concurrent hourly Workshops and Weedwalks. Other attractions include Childrens' Activities, Informational Booths and Demonstrations, 30 Vendo... | May 29th, 2004 |
Rudolph Steiner's Agriculture Lecture
Chestnut Ridge, New York
For the first time Gunther Hauk, program director of The Pfeiffer Center, offers an in-depth study of the nine lectures which are the basis for the spiritual renewal of agriculture now known as "Biodynamics." These lectures, ... | May 28th, 2004 to June 5th, 2004 |
Permaculture Design Certification: Part One
Isle La Motte, Vermont
Learn Permaculture Design this summer with Claude Genest!
Claude is VP of the Green Party in Quebec, certified in Permaculture and Biodynamics, and well known for his work on Canadian TV. He hosted the popular Trave... | May 24th, 2004 to August 20th, 2004 |
3- Month Permaculture and Sustainable Agriculture Internship
Garberville, California
The Island Mountain Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (IMISA) is offering an internship program in Permaculture Design and Organic Farming. In this three month summer program, interns will receive hands on instruction in ... | May 9th, 2004 |
Connecting Children with the Earth
Cambridge, Massachusetts
All are welcome to EarthSave Boston's Free Monthly Lecture and Dinner. Talk begins at 3PM.
CitySprouts, www.citysprouts.com, operates schoolyard gardens as in... | May 8th, 2004 to May 21st, 2004 |
2-Week Permaculture Design Course
Garberville, California
Hosted by Island Mountain Institute for Sustainable Agriculture at the Heartwood Institute, this intensive 14-day course, taught by Tom Ward and Nadine Chapdelaine, is an excellent opportunity to study the many aspects of sus... | April 30th, 2004 to May 1st, 2004 |
Organic Beekeeping Workshop
Chestnut Ridge, New York
Friday April 30, 2004 starting at 3PM to 9 PM
Saturday May 1, 2004 9 AM to 6 PM
A workshop for active beekeepers as well as for beginners including a hands-on session. In this workshop we will look at the b... | March 6th, 2004 |
Annual End of Winter Conference
Hartford, Connecticut
Get ready to end winter with another awesome conference, exploring the future of local sustainability from improving the soil under our feet to dealing with the global implications of federal regulations. An outstanding lineu... | February 9th, 2004 to February 18th, 2004 |
Third Annual CT NOFA Course in Organic Land Care for Professionals
New Haven, Connecticut
Connecticut NOFA is offering a five-day Organic Land Care training program on February 9-11 and 17-18, 2004. The training will be held at Jones Auditorium of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven, Conne... | January 17th, 2004 |
Transition to Organic Conference
Windsor, Connecticut
The Annual Connecticut NOFA Transition to Organic Conference is offered to help current and new, organic and conventional farmers learn about organic production practices and the process of having a farm certified in order to... | January 25th, 2003 |
Community Gardening Conference
New Haven, Connecticut
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