Photographed by Rosalind Makowiec of East Longmeadow. Taken at Meadowbrook Farm, East Longmeadow

Agriculture Photo Contest for the 2009 Agriculture Calendar
Deadline: June 1, 2008

We are looking to feature photos that represent the vitality and diversity of Massachusetts' farms, crops and products throughout the seasons. Click here for past winners.

*** Click here for Contest rules and Entry Form [PDF] ***

The official Massachusetts state flower is the Mayflower.
1	Find locally-grown flowers/herbs at garden centers .
6 & 7	21th annual Massachusetts Envirothon - More than 350 Bay State high school students from some 60 public and private schools across the commonwealth are expected to compete in the Envirothon on at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, www.maenvirothon.org
10	Biomass and Renewable Energy Workshop, Mt. Wachusett Community College in Gardner, 9-3pm.
10	2008 Coastal Wine Trail Kick Off!! 1-3pm, 7 local wineries under one tent at Westport Rivers Winery along with local Artisanal Cheese makers, farmers & food producers. Live music will also be provided.
11	Mother's Day
11	Cheesemaking - hard cheeses with Cliff Hatch at Upinngil Farm, Gill, MA, 8AM- 5PM, Learn how to take raw milk and create a hard “cheddar” cheese. Part of the 2008 NOFA Practical Skills Workshops Series. www.nofamass.org.
17	Asparagus Festival – W. Brookfield Town Common, with a rain date of May 18.  Call Amy Dugas 508-867-5428 for more information.
18	Waste Veggie Oil Car Conversion with “GreenGreaseMonkey,” Allston, MA 9:30-5PM, You too can really run a diesel car, truck, tractor off the used grease from your local fried food place. Come learn how. Part of the 2008 NOFA Practical Skills Workshops Series. www.nofamass.org.
24 & 25	The 34th Annual Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair, Cummington, MA, www.masheepwool.org.
26	Memorial Day

To have your agriculture, horticulture, or food related event listed on the MDAR Calendar of Events, click here to send your information by e-mail. Be sure to include: the date, time, location, sponsor or host, and contact info (phone, e-mail and/or web site.