2024
June
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June 1 - Level 1 - Fairs Judging Workshop - 9:00am - 2:00 pm, MA Building, Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield. Kevin England will be leading a Judging Class which will cover judging for jams, jellies, relishes, fresh fruits, and fresh vegetables. The class is open to anyone wanting to obtain Level 1 Judging Certification. Register here - Deadline May 24th.
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June 10 - RecyclingWorks Spring Forum - MassDEP and RecyclingWorks will share resources to help businesses and institutions comply with the Commercial Food Material Disposal Ban and updates on the development of best management practices for transitioning to reusable takeout containers. Presenters will highlight successful programs and best practices to divert food scraps and organics from disposal. All MA businesses and institutions are encouraged to register. Details here.
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June 12 - Social Media Training for Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs - MDAR hosting virtual training session for all fair staff, representatives, and volunteers to learn how to effectively use website design, social media, and media relations to promote upcoming fairs and programs. Zoom link and registration here. Questions, contact Frances.Pearson@mass.gov
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June 14 - Honey Bee Education Day at the State Apiary - Dighton - Summer Management - Details here.
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June 15 - Honey Bee Education Day at the State Apiary - Amherst - MA Bee Field Day event - Free and open to all. Details here.
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June 29 - NEAOBA Alpaca Summer Fest - 10:00am - 4:00pm, Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Westford. New England Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association is hosting all things alpaca. Open to any alpaca owner and to the public. Demonstrations on fiber-related processing, 4-H obstacle course and more are planned as well as showcasing our alpacas. Details here
July
- July 10 - MA Fruit Grower Annual Meeting - Save the date - Updates here.
- July 12 - Honey Bee Education Day at the State Apiaries - Dighton and Amherst - Pests, Parasites & Pathogens - Details here.
- July 25 - MNLA's 2024 Down to Earth Summer Conference & Trade Show - Wachusett Mountain, Westminster. Details here.
August
- August 23 - Honey Bee Education Day at the State Apiaries - Amherst - Honey Extraction - Details here.
December
- December 17 - 19 - 2024 New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference - Details here.