Now in its fourth year, The Great Pumpkin Smash 2024 highlighted the power of community-driven sustainability, celebrating our growing collective impact on the environment.
At New Entry Food Hub, we believe that everyone deserves access to fresh, locally grown food, and that small-scale farmers deserve the opportunity to thrive. Our work connects local farms with the people and communities who need their produce the most, fostering a food system rooted in equity, sustainability, and connection.
At New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, we are committed to transforming agriculture into a career of possibility for the next generation of farmers and ranchers. Through our national and regional networks, we work together with organizations supporting aspiring farmers nationwide, with skills, resources, and knowledge sharing. From experiential training programs to advocacy for sustainable policies, these initiatives are building a resilient agricultural future—and your support makes it all possible.
In an era where local food systems face mounting challenges, the importance of nurturing the next generation of farmers has never been clearer. At New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, we’re doing just that—empowering aspiring farmers to cultivate sustainable, impactful businesses that feed our communities, restore the environment, and keep agriculture alive for future generations.
The initiative served as a powerful reminder of how innovative approaches to school health can engage families and promote healthier lifestyles, ultimately nurturing a more vibrant and health-conscious community.
The 13th Annual National FIELD School brought together agricultural leaders from incubator and apprenticeship programs nationwide, hosted in collaboration with FAIRSHARE CSA Coalition and the University of Wisconsin Extension. The event featured discussions on crucial topics like food aggregation, mentor farmer programs, agroforestry apprenticeships, land access, and strategies for balancing education with production goals.
Visiting Gaining Ground in Concord, MA, for an engaging and informative farm tour! Special thanks to Kari Bender, Co-Manager of Gaining Ground, for sharing her extensive expertise on using high tunnels, low tunnels, and caterpillar tunnels to manage production, financial, and marketing risks. Your insights into Risk Management Strategies are invaluable!
We also want to thank Susan Scheufele from UMass Extension for her expert training on Pest and Weed Management, your guidance is essential for farmers facing challenges in winter production.
The Salem Public Schools (SPS) Farm to School (FTS) program is launching an exciting year of hands-on agricultural education for students and professional development for teachers. Supported by New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and Tufts University, this initiative will run from May 2024 through June 2025, focusing on food education and sustainability. The program aims to engage students with farm-based learning while equipping teachers with valuable tools to integrate agriculture into the curriculum, fostering a deeper connection to food and the environment.
New Entry is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture, an immersive hands-on course designed to empower youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the field of sustainable agriculture.
