October
- October 28 - CIPWG Invasive Plant Symposium: UConn Student Union, Storrs, CT - In person AND Online options available - From Awareness to Action: Strengthening Our Response to Invasive Plants - Symposium registration and details here.
- October 29 - SEMAP Twilight Meeting: On Farm Composting - AR Plante Materials & Earthworks, W. Bridgewater, 4 - 6pm. Hear from experts from MDAR, MassDEP, NOFA-MA and AR Plante about how to build and manage compost, understand temperature and moisture, navigate regulations, support soil health, and get better results from the compost you use on your farm. Compost meeting details here.
- October 29 - Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) and The Meat Hook's Meat Literacy Workshop - Session 1: Pork - The Meat Hook, Hudson, NY - 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Looking to better utilize and market your pork and beef? Free hands-on workshop - Register for pork session here. Questions, Jake Levin, 413-717-1095, jake@berkshireagventures.org.
November
- November 2 & 3rd - UMass Better Process Control School – Worcester Food Hub. Get FDA & USDA certified in acidified food processing. Hands-on course covers microbiology, sanitation, thermal processing, and container closure evaluation—designed for processors of shelf-stable acidified foods (21 CFR 114). Small-scale processors that register before September 30th can receive a $250 discount using promo ID Code, "Acidified_BPCS26". School and registration details here.
- November 4 - MDAR's Quarterly Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Update - Webinar - 10am - 11:15am. November session will feature presentations from MDAR’s own SLF Survey Team, including a round-up of newly infested towns for 2026 and planned management activities for 2027. As always, these webinars are FREE, but registration is required. Eligible for education credits. Register now for the SLF Update.
- November 4 - CISA's Webinar on State and Other Grants, USDA Programs, and Local Expertise for Implementing New Practices to Manage Weather-Related Risks - webinar, 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Farmers often need both planning and financial support to implement new practices or add new enterprises to manage more frequent extreme weather. Webinar will showcase state, federal, and private funding programs, community lenders that can provide bridge loans for reimbursable grants, and technical assistance providers who can support planning and grant application preparation and help farmers work with federal agencies. Register for CISA's webinar here.
- November 4 - MA Flower Growers Assoc. (MFGA) Fall Education and Networking Meeting - Mighty Squirrel Taproom and Kitchen, Waltham, 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Meeting details here.
- November 5 - Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) and The Meat Hook's Meat Literacy Workshop - Session 2: Beef - The Meat Hook, Hudson, NY - 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Looking to better utilize and market your pork and beef? Free hands-on workshop - Register for beef session here. Questions, Jake Levin, 413-717-1095, jake@berkshireagventures.org.
- November 5 - 17th Annual RCP Network Gathering - UMass Amherst - the region’s premier conference for collaborative landscape conservation - Gathering details here.
- 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 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.
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.