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.
Farm incubators are designed to give beginning farmers access to land, training, equipment and other resources. The goal of these programs is to help new farmers overcome the many barriers to starting out in agriculture.
Promotion of the New Entry's CSA program and our other food initiatives! CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and it’s a concept that’s gained popularity in the U.S. over the past 30 years. The basic idea is that consumers invest in a farm harvest before the season gets underway; this gives farmers capital when they need it. The subscribers then receive a portion of the harvest. Traditionally, that’s come in the form of a weekly box of produce, and the contents depend on what happens to be bountiful at the moment.
New Entry's round up of programs, events and opportunities for beginning and small-scale farmers: Upcoming Events, Farmer Resources, Farmer Training, Service Agencies and Support Programs and Funding Opportunities.
New Entry's round up of programs, events and opportunities for beginning and small-scale farmers: Upcoming Events, Farmer Resources, Farmer Training, Service Agencies and Support Programs and Funding Opportunities.