On Craigslist yesterday I saw listed free newsprint rolls. http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/zip/1099633278.html We picked up 8 of the rolls (over 2 tons worth...
just got a call from Guy at Butterbrooks Farm in Acton who has lots of extra potato seeds that he's selling at reduced rate. Contact him at 978 263 1936. After...
Kathy Huckins and I have put the finishing touches on plans for the first annual apprentice gathering. It promises to be a useful, thought provoking and...
Hello all, This is a reminder: Please RSVP. On April 7, we will get together to talk about what to expect as a presenter at for CRAFT. We will also talk about...
I am planning to build a water wheel transplanter for our farm (Stearns Farm) this spring, very much like the one I built for Gretta Anderson 2 years ago, if...
Wanted: Friendly food-lover to manage the Dedham Square Farmers Market. The market manager oversees vendor setup and breakdown, coordinates special events,...
Hello all, I'm starting a little less than 1-acre farm in Norton (Southeastern MA) this year and need to condition to the soil. Specifically, I'm looking for...
Hi Folks, you were all interested in attending this workshop last year. We have it set up for this Saturday. Please feel free to come as my guests if you can....
Good for covering seeds in field until germination (especially carrots), winter protection, potato storage, etc. Posted on craigslist yesterday. They have...
does anybody have any insight into the pros and cons of different bed/row orientation?? like in terms of north south east west. yeah, its mid april and i...
This would be helpful for anyone who would like to avoid giving their customers any food-borne illnesses. Remember, attending the training doesn't mean you...
Well Mike...I like you question... something most people don't even think about. there are usually 3 things you take into consideration when you orient your...
Once again I'm collecting seedlings for the Prison Farm in Concord...anything at all is welcome. The farm is staffed by minimum security inmates. The farm is...
I'm about to order the materials for this year's water wheel transplanter orders. (see my earlier posting) If you're interested, call me in the next couple...
Hello all, I am hosting the Basic Tractor Maintenance workshop today. I wanted to send you all an agenda for the workshop and what we will be covering. Our ...
Hi FOlks, I know Verena already asked for seedlings for the Concord Prison Farm but I thought I'd also float out a request for 2 places: BB&N is starting up a...
Hi everyone, I was wondering if folks could send recommendations for publications and books on farming that have been particularly helpful. Thanks! Cecilia On...
Hello MA friends! Dave asked me to send this on. Glynwood is GORGEOUS, and easy train ride to NYC, and a wonderful community. Send some good neighbors...
hey all, so i went to go plow today (i'm leasing land + equipment) and the plow that i was there really wasn't doing the job- its old, rusty, poor points and...
Here's an updated CRAFT schedule (attached and appended below). The North Shore CRAFT group has put together a schedule of visits too, and I've included it....
The single most frequently referenced book on our farm is the "Northeast Cover Crop Handbook" by Marianna Sarrantonio. The second half of the book is a crop...
Hey farmers, I'm still planning on processing chickens tomorrow afternoon. We will be processing about 100 birds (3 year old retired layers). My crew will get...
If you want in-depth information about avoiding food-borne illnesses, you can attend this training: Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Food Safety Training ...
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