November
- November 12 - 14 - Tri-State Farm Bureau Annual Meeting - DCU Convention Center, Worcester. The Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire Farm Bureaus have joined forces with the assistance of American Farm Bureau to bring you the first-ever joint annual meeting! This event will be filled with agricultural workshops on topics that matter to you, a local trade show including organizations from all three states, networking opportunities, door prizes, fun, and great food...and a special appearance by American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall at the Friday night banquet. Come for a day, or stay for the full experience. Members receive discounted pricing; children under 12 are free. Tri-State Meeting details here.
- November 13 & 14 - MAFA Conference, Devens
- November 14 - Franklin County Agricultural Commission Roundtable Meeting - Terrazza Restaurant, Greenfield, 10am-12 noon. Gathering of local ag comm members and other local land use board members, farmers, and representatives of farm resource organizations, as well as others involved in agriculture, such as representatives of land trusts, farmers markets, food banks, and other food and agriculture-related organizations and agencies. Register for roundtable here. More on Ag Commissions here.
- November 16 - Massachusetts Food Policy Council Meeting - online, 9:30am - 11:30am. FPC meeting details here.
- November 19 - 2026 Massachusetts Food System Forum - College of the Holy Cross, Worcester. Annual forum convenes farmers, fishermen, food system advocates, conservation, public health and housing advocates, people with lived experience with food insecurity, legislators, legislative staff, and state agency staff for an engaging day of conversation and connection. Updates for the Forum here.
December
- December 2 - MDAR's Right Sizing Your Financial Systems - webinar, free - 5:00 – 7:00pm - for farm owner/operators and farm managers who want to learn how to develop financial record-keeping systems for farm business management. This workshop will help you understand how to develop a chart of accounts, discuss digital platforms and common concerns, and offer checklists and available resources you can adapt to your needs. Free and open to MA farmers, focused on beginning farmers, who should have prior training or experience with basic farm financials. Details and register at the Agricultural Business Assistance webpage here.
- December 4 - MDAR's 2026 Women in Ag Summit - Westboro. In recognition of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, this full-day symposium convenes leaders, producers, and innovators from across the Commonwealth. Attendees will engage in high-impact panel discussions, share critical strategies for navigating industry challenges, and forge enduring professional networks. Event is free to attend but registration is required. Summit registration and details here.
- December 15 - 17, 2026 - New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference - Manchester, New Hampshire. Conference details here.
2027
January
- January 12 - MDAR's Using Financial Statements to Understand and Manage your Business - webinar - 3:00 - 5:00pm - for farm owner/operators and managers who want to learn how to read and understand the three main financial statements and analyze this data to identify strengths and weaknesses in the business and make decisions related to the financial and operational management of the farm. The session will use a case study example to practice analyzing the statements and consider an opportunity for the example farm. Free and open to MA farmers, focused on beginning farmers, who should have prior training or experience with basic farm financials. Details and register at the Agricultural Business Assistance webpage here.
- January 26 – Growing Your Farm Business Plan Course Begins - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Lakeville Public Library.For Farm Owners/Operators or Farm Managers: Develop or update your farm business plan in 5 classes over 6 weeks this winter. Combination of virtual and in person classes on Tuesdays Jan 27 through March 2. Details and Course registration here.
- January 26 – Land for Good’s Succession School Begins -9:30am - 3:30pm - MA Farm Bureau, Marlborough. Opportunity for senior generation farmers – with or without successors - to talk with peers, learn from advisors, and get support on the challenging process of farm succession and transfer planning. Funded through MDAR’s Agricultural Business Assistance Program. Details and Succession School registration here.
February
- February 10–11 - MNLA's Dreams & Solutions: Green Industry Winter Forum and Trade Show - Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough. Two-day program packed with fun education and networking, MCH and pesticide credits for educational sessions, and speakers from New England and beyond. Forum details here.
March
- March 6 - 40th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference - UMass, Amherst, 8am-5pm. Celebrate four decades of cultivating organic agriculture, resilient communities, and ecological stewardship. This year’s theme, The Future We’re Growing, honors the knowledge and relationships that have shaped our movement while looking ahead to the future we are building together. NOFA conference details here.
April
- April 24 - Massachusetts Agriculture in Action Expo - Expo details here.