Photographed by Alison W. Bell. Fruit Blossoms taken at Quonquont Farm, Whately.

Agriculture Photo Contest
for the 2010 Agriculture Calendar
Deadline: June 1, 2009

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 Massachusetts State Flower is the Mayflower.
1	Find locally-grown flowers/herbs at garden centers .
11	Mother's Day
13 & 14	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
16	Natick Community Organic Farm Spring Spectacular - Annual seedling sale and old-fashioned family fair, 10-3pm.natickfarm.org
17	Asparagus Festival – W. Brookfield Town Common, with a rain date of May 18.  Call Amy Dugas 508-867-5428 for more information.
17	Emu 101- Songline Emu Farm, 10am – 12noon, www.songlineemufarm.com. For those interested in raising emu. Facility Tour and interaction with birds. $10.00 per person – call to sign up, space limited, 413-863-2700.
23 & 24	The 35th Annual Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair, Cummington, MA.
25	Memorial Day
30	Annual Plant Sale at Tower Hill, Boylston www.towerhillbg.org

Massachusetts Culinary Events

2009 NOFA/Mass
Practical Skills Workshop Series

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.