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UPCOMING EVENTS
9/28, Fall Greens Twilight Workshop, Second Nature Farm, Norton
10/5, Fermentation Twilight Workshop, Dartmouth Grange
10/18, Oyster Farming & Raw Bar, How on Earth, Mattapoisett

Board2A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR                                      SEPTEMBER 2015
As daylight wanes the farmers work stays steady. Cool season crops are starting to take shape after another dry summer. The Cranberry Industry and the apple growers have spread the good news that the yield will be stellar for these fall crops. The time to celebrate the harvest is upon us for late season corn and tomatoes to apples, peaches and farm fresh meats. Our local farmers have provided a great, local feast again.

SEMAP has worked hard over the past few months to reach out to farmers from all our territories; Bristol, Plymouth and Norfolk Counties. We have reconnected with some old friends and made some new connections as well. One focal point is our Member Benefits Package for farmers; we are very excited to share the details and we are also still polishing the General Membership benefits. Click here to continue reading...
TWILIGHT WORKSHOP - FALL GREENS

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TWILIGHT WORKSHOP - FERMENTATION

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Tomorrow is the first day of fall. Although we still had some hot days last week, nights are getting cooler and autumn is definitely upon us. Fall is a great time for ag tourism. Whether you're interested in picking your own apples, picking out pumpkins with your family, or visiting a corn maze, there's plenty to do! Billingsgate Farm has a dinosaur maze this year, and Sauchuk Farm has a Star Trek themed maze (great for letting out your inner farmer
and inner nerd).

There's also a lot of great events coming up, including the Working Waterfront Festival (come visit; I'll be handing out Local Food Guides), the Westport Town Farm Harvest Festival, the Down on the Farm AHA! Night, and the Cranberry Harvest Festival. We also have some awesome Twilight workshops, including Fall Greens, Fermentation, and Oyster Farming (and raw bar, yum!). Be sure to check out the link below for even more events.

Also, don't forget to save the date for our Annual Meeting! Hoping you'll join us on Sunday, November 1st at Oake Ames Hall in Easton for a great afternoon!

Happy Harvesting,

Kendra
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SAVE THE DATE

TWILIGHT WORKSHOP - OYSTER FARMING & RAW BAR

Resources
RESOURCES

The Online Farm Guide  

Farmers: Keep your farmfresh.org listing up-to-date! The online farm guide, farmfresh.org, is a go-to for anyone looking for local foods, beverages and farm fun. Eaters: Visit www.farmfresh.org to find local food near you.   

 

The Beginning Farmers Network of MA has resources for beginning farmers, including an ever-expanding calendar of events statewide, helpful tips from guest bloggers, a jobs board, and a referral network. See links to Young Farmer Nights (RI & MA super fun farm visits!) and New Entry's brand new publication, An Entrepreneur's Guide to Farming in Massachusetts.    

Farm and Business members joining SEMAP between now and the end of the year will automatically be eligible for listing in our 2016 Local Food Guide. The guide contains SEMAP member farms and local food businesses, as well as a list of farmers markets & CSAs in our region.

SEMAP Farmers Market Guide
View all farmers markets in Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk counties, as well as Cape Cod. A helpful tool for local grocery shopping!
jobsJOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Vendors wanted! New Mattapoisett farmers market, Wednesdays, 3-7pm. Those interested should contact Mike at wyandottefarm@gmail.com

Vendors wanted for Church Green Farmers Market, Taunton. If interested, please email market@firstparishtaunton.org, or call 508-821-8358. Farmers are welcome to try a week or two at the market with no cost or obligation. 

 

MDAR Farm Business Planning Courses - Enroll Now! 

 

Other Education Opportunities on SEMAPonline.org 

 

Jobs and opportunities on SEMAPonline.org

 

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