SEMAP's e-Newsletter
THE VINE
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Greetings!
Many of us can give thanks for a year of healthy eating by way of our local farmers. As you plan your holiday meals and vacations, don't forget the farmers who provide an abundance of food during this season and throughout the year. Locally grown food provides not only flavorful variety for family gatherings, but a story and connection to our soil that no other food items can! Visit a farmers market event described below or farmstand near you via the Online Farm Guide to add local flavor to your holiday meals!
Further your food education! Please read on to learn more about our upcoming 6th Annual Ag & Food Conference. Each year we strive to create a conference that educates farmers and foodies alike on the pressing issues in agriculture, specifically in Southeastern MA.
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REGISTER TODAY!
A Conference for Farmers, Families & Foodies
4 Workshop Tracks to include:
- UMass Extension Pest & Disease Workshops - Soil Nutrient Management - Youth 4-H Workshops - Youth Cooking Demos - Backyard Gardener Workshops - Organic Track for Farmers/Gardeners - Land Leasing - Native American Food Traditions - Farm Marketing Assessment Tools - Equipment Procurement & Maintenance - Farm Energy & Grant Information - and much more...
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Holiday Provisions...
Just to wet your whistle here are some farm suggestions for the holiday staples!
Fowl
Well fed, ready Tuesday 11/20, farm raised. $3.50/lb -
Run Dog Run Farm, Westport - We have a few Thanksgiving Turkeys left for the holiday this
season. We raise them all-naturally, without antibiotics,
medication, growth hormones and they are free range. Contact: (401) 662-1672; chadbrow@yahoo.com.
Engelnook Farm, Rochester - Turkeys, whole chickens, individual cuts of beef, pork and buffalo by pre-order only - email: rmhorse@comcast.net
Pick up available at the Marshfield Farmers' Market Winter Series (see below).
Oysters and Shellfish
Cranberries
Apples & Cider
Herbs & Sprouts
There are so many locally produced foods to suggest including:
fresh breads, potatoes, dairy (milk & cheese), root veggies/salad grens, wine/beer and honey!
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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY FOODS from
ROSA'S FOOD SHOP
5% of Sales Donated to SEMAP
Ordering deadline extended through this Friday - ORDER TODAY! Ready for pick-up on November 20th |
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Farmer Announcements & Opportunities
NAP COVERAGE DEADLINES
Noninsured Crop Disaster applications are due at different times according to the crop being insured. Producers should apply for Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage using form CCC-471 (Application for Coverage). Related service fees are due when the application is filed. The application and service fee MUST be filed by the crop sales closing date. The upcoming 2013 NAP Signup Deadlines are listed below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the county office at 508-880-0185.
BEGINNER FARMER NETWORK LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE!
A new website aimed at beginner farmers throughout MA has been launched by The Beginner Farmer Network of MA. This website is the product of a collaborative process with beginning farmers and farm service providers (including SEMAP!) throughout the state who want the information and services for beginning farmers to be coordinated and easy to find. Visit the new site at www.BFNMass.org.
NOFA/RI ADVANCED GROWER WORKSHOP - November 18th
Our next event will be held November 18, 1 to 4 p.m. at Wishing Stone Farm, 25 Shaw Road, Little Compton. Organic grower, Skip Paul will share his experience with long-term greenhouse maintenance, care, fertility management and the basics of grafting tomatoes. Everyone is welcome. Pre-registration is recommended. To register, contact Dan Lawton via email or call (401) 949-1596. Fee: sliding scale from $10 to $20.
NEW ONLINE FARM PROPERTY CLEARING HOUSE - New England Farm Finder
This new website, www.newenglandfarmlandfinder.org offers landowners a place to post available farms and farmland. With links to informational resources and complementary programs, this service fills an urgent need identified by task force research.
FALL RIVER WINTER INDOOR MARKET - Seeking Farmers
ONLINE FARM BUISINESS PLANNING COURSE
Winter session: January 6 - March 16
Flexible schedule and location with 1 mandatory in-person orientation session to be held in downtown Boston, MA. Course fee: $500, or sliding scale based on tuition scholarship application ($100 - $500). For more information and to apply to the online course, please visit http://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/training/distancelearn.html
Questions? Email Maura Beaufait at maura.beaufait@tufts.edu or call 978-654-6745.
DARTMOUTH GRANGE KITCHEN - Opportunities for Farmers & Value Added Products
NEW MASSACHUSETTS FARM ENERGY GUIDES Local farmers looking to cut energy costs can now plug into a wealth of information contained in the series of guidebooks released by the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program (MFEP). A project of Berkshire-Pioneer Resource Conservation & Development, MFEP is celebrating the national release of Massachusetts Farm Energy Best Management Practices Guides, now available online at: www.berkshirepioneerrcd.org .
LAND JOB STUFF
Visit this online bulletin board for jobs, equipment, housing, etc.
NEFood Listserv
https://elist.tufts.edu/wws/subrequest/nefood
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Happy Eating!
SEMAP Staff - Bridget, Sarah, Kristin |
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