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The Endicott Pear Tree, also known as the Endecott Pear, is a European Pear (Pyrus communis) tree located in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts. It is believed to be the oldest […]

BFN/Mass Fall Forum- November 12th from 10:00 to 3:00 at the Charlton Public Library. Register at: www.tinyurl.com/bfnfallforum2013 About BFN/Mass: The Beginning Farmer Network of Massachusetts (BFN/Mass) is a collaborative group of farmers and […]

Lets discuss it with leading political economist Gar Alperovitz at the Schumacher Center (founder of the first community land trust in the USA) and across the street from the first CSA […]

looks like these good folks are getting funded! City Growers - Converting Urban Lots into Sustainable Farms City Growers is a new kind of community-centered urban farm that provides jobs […]

The Berkshire Food Guild is a community of local food crafters with a mission to support and celebrate the regional foodshed. We partner with area farms to host seasonal feasts […]

Hey everyone, Just a reminder that our next YFN is TOMORROW!  All are welcome - don't let the "Young" part of "Young Farmer Night" keep you away!! We will be […]

Located in Norwell, Massachusetts, Norwell Farms is a community-supported farm that strives to bring our community together through nutritious seasonal produce, engaging volunteer opportunities, and local outreach. This season, we […]

Gaining Ground farm is looking for a full-time seasonal assistant farmer. We are an 5 acre nonprofit farm in Concord, MA. Our mission is to grow organic food for hunger […]

April Vacation / Summer Education Program Lead Teacher Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, MA is now hiring Lead Teachers for both its April vacation and summer education programs. Lead Teachers should […]

Sudbury, MA. We are seeking reliable, hardworking, and dedicated individuals motivated by a strong interest in sustainable agriculture to join our 2013 apprentice team. As an ambitious and innovative farm […]

Seasonal Native Plant Sales - Nasami Farm Nursery New England Wild Flower Society seeks a full time/part time Seasonal Native Plant Salesperson for our retail sales area at Nasami Farm […]

Online registration for the Spring 2013 NOFA/Mass Cheese-making Workshop Series is open. See here for a full listing of all six workshops: http://www.nofamass.org/events/type/cheese-making The workshop series takes place at dairies and […]

New England is hosting the 111th Anniversary National Farmers Union Convention March 2-5, 2013, at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. Producers from across the country will gather to set […]

Weir River Farm seeks market garden apprentices for 2013.  Weir River Farm, located in Hingham, Massachusetts, is a property of the Trustees of Reservations. The farm sustainably raises livestock and vegetables […]

New England is hosting the 111th Anniversary National Farmers Union Convention March 2-5, 2013, at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. Producers from across the country will gather to set […]

Shake off the winter blues with a potluck gathering in Southeastern MA ! Wednesday, Feb. 20th, 2013 - 5:30pm @ The Anawan Grange Hall, Rehoboth, MA [DIRECTIONS]. Meet new farmers and old friends while enjoying […]

The Trustees of Reservations Seeks Proposals for Farmland The Trustees, a statewide non-profit land trust, is seeking farmer proposals for up to 8 acres of land in Ashfield, MA.  The […]

Internship: New England Wild Flower Society’s Nasami Farm Native Plant Nursery New England Wild Flower Society offers a 6-month native plant nursery propagation internship for 2013 at Nasami Farm in […]

Cricket Creek Farm is a small grass-based dairy in Western Massachusetts. We make several award-winning artisanal farmstead cheeses from the milk of our herd of Brown Swiss and Jersey cows […]

The HONK! Festival is a revolutionary street spectacle of never-before-seen proportions that will converge for the seventh time in Davis Square, Somerville, MA, from Friday, October 5 through Monday, October […]

Local Chefs, local food and the biggest bounty of tomato varieties grown anywhere in the Pioneer Valley come together on Saturday August 25th at the annual Red Fire Farm Tomato […]

This weekend! August 10-12, 2012 at UMass Amherst in Massachusetts. View a list of the 200+ workshops offered for 2012 on organic farming, gardening, land care, draft animals, homesteading, sustainability, […]

Beginning Farmer Track at the NOFA Summer Conference August 10-12, 2012, UMass Amherst Register Now Online! And click here to read descriptions of the following workshops in the Beginning Farmer […]

A note from the landowner: Dear Farmers, Would-be Farmers, and Friends of Farmers -- My wife and I own the core portion of what was once Summit Farm, in Mount […]

12 april 2012 WILLIAMSTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS @ williams college, the paresky performance space and luetkemeyer lounge, paresky center  screening + book signing: join us for our official "greenhorns" book launch with storey publishing! screening followed by […]

Friday, with Severine! 13 april 2012 CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS @ alcott school auditorium, 93 laurel st. screening + panel discussion: as part of concordcan's focus on food film and discussion series to […]

check out the Center for EcoTechnology in Massachusetts. CET helps private business and farms contribute to their communities by becoming more environmentally and economically sustainable. We offer many programs, tailored to […]

New Entry in Lowell, MA, is currently hiring 3 full-time, year round fully benefited positions and would love to add some diversity to their staff. Looking for folks who have […]

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, a beginning farmer training program, is seeking a full-time, year-round Technical Assistance and Incubator Farm Coordinator, to begin in early to mid-March.  The position […]

The Food Project seeks a passionate, energetic, and highly skilled Executive Director to lead a pioneering organization that engages youth and communities in personal and social change through programs advancing […]

Cricket Creek Farm is a small grass-based dairy in Williamstown, Massachusetts.  We make several award-winning cheeses from the milk of our herd of Brown Swiss and Jersey cows (currently milking […]

CitySprouts is a nonprofit school garden organization that partners with public schools to build schools’ capacity to integrate school gardens with existing curricula and school culture. CitySprouts operates as a […]

Part-time, one year Program Assistant position Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is a non-profit organization that strengthens local agriculture by building connections between farmers and the community. The Program […]

Unique Farming Opportunity in Eastern Massachusetts. Historic farm property 26 miles west of Boston with 6A crop and pastureland, fantastic barn with re-use potential, outbuildings and 4BR renovated farmhouse. Fifteen additional […]

people keep asking me where to find them. Here are some really lovely ones: http://www.rosasharnfarm.com/dogs.html

Here's a little post about it from food on the food.  

Sept 28 at the Brattle Theater

We are showing the Greenhorns film on the barn on Friday August 5th at 8 pm. It is a documentary about young farmers, often not from farming backgrounds, just up and beginning […]

These good folks are still on the hunt for some farmers! Attention: Sustainable Farmers and Farm Education Programs - Up to 67 acres of prime farmland will soon be available […]

Benefiting SEMAP, a terrific organization that runs a Buy Fresh Buy Local campaign as well as Farms Forever. 4TH ANNUAL FARM TO TABLE DINNER Join us on a culinary adventure […]