FSMA Impacts for Artisanal Cheesemakers
Small farmers across America will feel the impacts of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules. In a recent webinar, Lori Babcock, co-owner of Tieton Farm & Creamery in Tieton, WA described the...
View ArticleBiodynamic Dairy Operations at Hawthorne Valley Farm
Steffen Schneider has been farming biodynamically for 30 years. Schneider’s practices include allowing mothers to rear their calves. Farmers practice careful breed selection; their herds have horns....
View ArticleIt’s time for NOFA’s Spring Bulk Order
Farmers, gardeners and landscapers can save money and support the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Rhode Island (NOFA/RI) though our 2014 Spring Bulk Order. We take orders for cover crop seed,...
View ArticleNOFA/RI Winter Conference & Annual Meeting
The Past, Present & Future of Organics February 16, 2014, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI Join Northeast Organic Farming Association...
View ArticleMovable greenhouses essential at Roots Farm for year-round organic growing
Most greenhouses or high tunnels are set up once and stay there. The Rimol greenhouses or unheated high tunnels at Roots Farm in Tiverton, RI are moved seasonally. Roots Farm hosted a NOFA/RI...
View ArticleFruit Tree Pruning
“Forks belong on your dinner table, not in your orchard,” said Jon Clements, UMass Extension Educator. He shared his witty rules for pruning apple and peache tree at a pruning demonstration at Sweet...
View ArticleWinter moths pose threat to apples, pears and blueberries
Update from Heather Faubert, URI Extension on April 18, 4 pm: As expected, winter moth eggs started to hatch in Kingston, RI. I found one empty egg shell yesterday afternoon and 7 empty egg shells this...
View ArticleSandywoods Farm plans a high tunnel “Barn Raising”
Sandywoods Farm “Barn Raising” a High Tunnel 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 9 a.m. Sandywoods Farm in Tiverton is planning an old fashioned “Barn Raising” to install...
View ArticleRoma Neighborhood Farms achieve Organic Certification
This new farm has used organic methods for three years. The farmers have just received organic certification for their Portsmouth greenhouse. “Matt and I just passed final inspection for organic...
View ArticleMicronutrients may increase crop yields and nutrition
If you could increase your yields and your markets demanded more produce, would you spend money on soil amendments? Derek Christianson of Brix Bounty Farm in Dartmouth, MA has long recommended farmers...
View Article40th Annual NOFA Summer Conference
The Northeast Organic Farming Association’s 40th Annual Summer Conference will be held August 8-10 at UMass Amherst. The Conference will provide a variety of educational opportunities for people from...
View ArticleJoin NOFA/RI at the Green Marketplace Festival
Sunday, August 10, 10 a.m. – 5.p.m. The Farmer’s Daughter & Landscape Creations of RI 715/716 Mooresfield Road, South Kingstown, RI The Green Marketplace Festival celebrates Rhode Island’s...
View ArticleControling weeds in vegetable crops
Good weed control leads to stronger plants, higher crop yields and higher farm profits. “Effective weed control starts with proper identification,” said Dr. Richard Bonanno, UMass Extension and GAP...
View ArticleFall is the best time to plant garlic
In New England, garlic grows best when planted in the fall. Some growers plant it in September; others as late as mid-October. Begin by breaking up dry garlic heads into individual cloves amidst....
View ArticleJoin NOFA/RI at the Green Marketplace Festival
Sunday, August 10, 10 a.m. – 5.p.m. The Farmer’s Daughter & Landscape Creations of RI 715/716 Mooresfield Road, South Kingstown, RI The Green Marketplace Festival celebrates Rhode Island’s...
View ArticleAdvanced Growers Workshop
Author and grower, Will Bonsall will lead a workshop called “Getting more food from less space & Cultivated crops that don’t need cultivation” on Sunday, November 9 at 1 p.m. Learn about intensive...
View ArticleBuilding a cost effective walk–in cooler
Over 18,000 CoolBots use standard window air conditioners to turn super-insulated rooms into walk-in coolers. Farmers, florists, breweries, wineries, pubs, caterers, restaurants and grocery stores use...
View ArticleFSMA Comments Deadline December 15, 2015
FSMA Comments Deadline December 15, 2015 Share your concerns or suggestions on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Tell the FDA about any specific ramifications for your own farm or local farmer...
View ArticleCT NOFA’s annual Getting Started in Organic Farming Conference
This annual Conference helps aspiring organic farmers develop successful farming careers. Learn the basics of developing and running a successful organic operation. Workshops are geared to new and...
View ArticleWinter Conference
March 29, 2015 Hope & Main, 691 Main Street Warren, RI Early bird registration until January 31. Keynote Speakers: Jeff Lowenfels, noted author, lecturer and founder of Plant a Row for the Hungry...
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