New Entry has an opening for a Beginning Farmer Resources Coordinator. Provide year-round technical assistance (TA) and training to small-scale beginning farmers, both on and off the field, on multiple aspects of farm enterprise development. Manage statewide Beginning Farmer Network of Massachusetts. Conduct intake and case management/technical assistance for participants in New Entry programs and services
The World PEAS Food Hub was recognized this year as a Local Champion by Lowell General Hospital for its accomplishments in providing access to fresh, healthy, locally-produced food for low income individuals in Lowell.
We're launching a new Massachusetts license plate to support new farmers. Here's how you can help (whether or not you own a car or live in Massachusetts).
Help pack CSA shares and be rewarded with one of your own! (Other rewards include camaraderie, a lot of new knowledge about produce, and even a bit of exercise.)
A plain language guide addressing issues you need to think about when renting multiple parcels of land from other people, including advantages and disadvantages to this type of land tenure and how your farm business can be successful in the long term.