Fact sheet and price guide on 6 E-commerce platforms. Based on the February Ag Tech workshop.
Agricultural Resouces
1.18.23 // 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Grant Writing for Farmers 101
Have a project that needs funding? Learn the fundamentals of how to write a strong proposal and common mistakes to avoid.
10.20.22 // 10:00am to 2:00pm
Climate-Smart Farming Practices - Farmers of Color Tour and Discussion
Connect with New England Farmers of Color to expand your knowledge of climate-smart farming techniques!
E-commerce Fact Sheet
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- Digital Download
11.11.21 // 6:00pm to 2.24.22 // 7:30pm
Agricultural Technology Platforms - Using technology to managing risk on the farm
Join us on Thursday evenings from November 2021 through February 2022 to learn from farmers and agricultural technology platforms about managing legal, financial, production, and marketing risks.
6.19.20 // 2:00pm
Online Discussion of COVID Response Plans for Incubator and Apprenticeship programs
Join farm incubator and apprenticeship programs to discuss how the farming / ranching season is going under COVID-19 operations. Share response plans and producer supports with the network and take away new ideas and resources or get your questions answered!
11.4.19 // 8:00am to 11.6.19 // 5:00pm
2019 National Field School (NIFTI and AgALN)
Join us for our first ever combined NIFTI & AgALN Field School, November 4-6, 2019 in Ithaca, NY. Hosted by New Entry and Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming, the 2019 National Field School is a chance for farmer trainers, apprentice mentors, and incubators to come together and participate in workshops, review sessions, goal setting and networking opportunities. Come learn from peers about how they run successful land-based farmer training programs, gather ideas for your farms and programs, and spend time building relationships with people passionate about the work you do.
Ag Apprenticeship Toolkit
Developed by the Ag Apprenticeship Learning Network, this toolkit is a comprehensive guide to establishing or improving an agricultural apprenticeship on your farm or ranch. This resouces includes tools, suggestions, and external links to supplementary resources.
Key Findings Report: Beginning Farmer Resource Assessment & Gaps Analysis
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- Digital Download
This report, completed in 2016, summarizes the findings from a study aiming to understand the gaps in the resources and information available for beginning farmers across the state of Massachusetts. The study collected both quantitative and qualitative data which was collected through an online survey and one-on-one farmer interviews. The key findings report can serve as a baseline for groups wishing to understand how we can move the needle forward in providing excellent access to high quality resources to our beginning farmers.
What is a CSA?
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- Digital Download
Curious what a CSA really is? Check out this handy primer to learn about building robust local economies around fresh, local food and vibrant community!
Community Food Projects FY 2017 Grant Writing Guide
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- Digital Download
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