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Upcoming Events

9.27.17 // 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Explore Farming Workshop (NOW STARTING AT 5 PM!)

A free 2-hour introductory workshop to help you explore if starting a farm business is right for you and what factors you should be considering!

11.7.17 // 9:15am to 11.10.17 // 2:00pm

NIFTI National Field School

Now in its sixth year, the NIFTI National Field School supports professional development and network building for Incubator Farm Project staff from across the country. The Field School is structured around interactive workshops, facilitated resource review sessions and regional networking and goal-setting opportunities, with ample time to connect with others working in your unique field. A farm tour of the Agriculture and Land Based Training Association will introduce you to the work of one of the oldest incubator projects in the United States.

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Updates

9.2.17 // Jennifer Hashley

We're Hiring! Farmer Training Program Manager

Join our leadership team! The Farmer Training Program Manager will provide year-round technical assistance (TA), mentoring and training to small-scale direct market beginning farmers, and serve as the point person for all management responsibilities for the Farmer Training Team. This person will conduct intake and case management/technical assistance for participants in New Entry programs and services and will manage the statewide Beginning Farmer Network of Massachusetts.

8.22.17 // Molly DellaRoman

New Resource to help Farmers Navigate FSMA's Produce Safety Rule

Developed with help from a USDA grant, this new Plain Language Guide will help farmers to determine their eligibility under the new Produce Safety Rule and how to best implement food safety practices on their farm.

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