March
- March 28 - Massachusetts Urban Farming Symposium - UMass Boston - Registration opens February. Questions, contact Rose.Arruda@Mass.gov. Sponsor/vendor opportunities, contact jtretina@urbanfarminginstitute.org.
- March 28 - Essex County - Ag Com Roundtable for Essex County - Newbury Town Library, Byfield, 10:30am - 12:30pm. Register for the March 28 roundtable.
- March 30 - MDAR's APR Program Review: Updates and Listening Session - Virtual, 5:00pm - 7:00 pm. Details and register here.
- March 31 - Blueberry Pruning Clinic - Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, 9:00am - 12:00pm. Join UMass Extension and UNH Extension for a hands-on blueberry pruning clinic. Clinic details here.
April
- April 2 - Creating a Buy-Protect-Sell Program for MDAR – Virtual, 12:00pm - 1:30pm. MDAR is moving forward with the development of a Buy-Protect-Sell (BPS) program, supported by newly granted legislative authority to buy and sell land while ensuring its permanent protection. Opportunity to learn more about MDAR’s vision for the program, ask questions, and share your perspective. This event is open to everyone but is specifically oriented towards farmers (including prospective and beginning farmers) and organizations that work closely with farmers. Learn more about the event and register here.
- April 2 - SARE Webinar Series - Pasture Based Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production - Nutritional impacts on carcass performance and meat quality. Register for free webinar here.
- April 7 - New Entry's Explore Farming Workshop (Online) - Free and open to all. Details and registration here.
- April 9 - Using Crop Budgets in Farm Decision-Making - Webinar, 12:00 - 1:30pm. Join UMass Extension and guests to learn about enterprise, or crop, budgets and using crop budgeting data in farm financial decision-making. Crop budget webinar details here.
- April 11 - Growing Minds Though MA Ag in the Classroom - Auburn HS, 8:30am - 3:30pm. Inspiring conference just for educators with wide range of dynamic workshops and hands-on learning experiences. Connect with passionate educators from across the state who share your commitment to bringing agriculture into the classroom. Classroom conference updates here.
- April 11 - Ag Com Roundtable for Plymouth County - Carver Public Library, Carver, 10:00am - noon. Register for the Roundtable here.
- April 14 - SARE Webinar Series - Pasture Based Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production - A conversation on physiology and nutrition in maximizing animal performance. Register for free webinar here.
- April 14 – New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's Online Crop Production Course - 9-week Course meeting together online on Tuesday evenings for those interested in digging deeper into the enthralling world of sustainable agriculture. Will include an abundance of resources and activities to help learners increase their ability to work with nature to grow good food, and it will cover topics including: fostering soil health, greenhouse management, irrigation, nutrient management, cover cropping, pest and disease management, season extension, and more. Course details here.
- April 17 - Honey Bee Education Day at the State Apiaries - Join the MDAR's Apiary Program Team at the UMass and Bristol State Apiaries for guided tours of live honey bee colonies, hands-on demonstrations in colony management, and the latest information on sustaining honey bee health. Topic: Winter Evaluation & Spring Prep. Education Day details here.
- April 25 - Massachusetts Agriculture in Action Expo - Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner. A celebration of the vibrant Massachusetts agricultural community. Expo details here.
- April 29 - Notice of Public Hearing - Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List - Virtual, 1:00pm - 2:200pm. Hearing details here.
May
- May 8 - Honey Bee Education Day at the State Apiaries - Join the MDAR's Apiary Program Team at the UMass and Bristol State Apiaries for guided tours of live honey bee colonies, hands-on demonstrations in colony management, and the latest information on sustaining honey bee health. Topic: Spring Management & Summer Prep. Education Day details here.
- May 8 - Massachusetts Food Policy Council Meeting - Virtual, 9:30am - 11:30am. Policy meeting details here.
June
- June 12 - Honey Bee Education Day at the State Apiaries - Summer Management (Dighton location only).Join the MDAR's Apiary Program Team at the UMass and Bristol State Apiaries for guided tours of live honey bee colonies, hands-on demonstrations in colony management, and the latest information on sustaining honey bee health. Topic: Spring Management & Summer Prep. Education Day details here.
- June 30 – New Entry's Online Crop Production Course -For those interested in digging deeper into the enthralling world of sustainable agriculture, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is offering this 9-week Crop Production Course meeting together online on Tuesday evenings.The course will include an abundance of resources and activities to help learners increase their ability to work with nature to grow good food, and it will cover topics including: fostering soil health, greenhouse management, irrigation, nutrient management, cover cropping, pest and disease management, season extension, and more. Production course details here.
December
- December 15 - 17, 2026 - New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference - Manchester, New Hampshire. Conference updates here.