Menu

Climate Events

  1. Events
  2. Climate Events

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Local Farming in the Climate Crisis – Panel and Action Circle

Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew 8 Church St, Greenfield, MA, United States

On September 17, 2023, the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew and CISA are hosting a panel to discuss the challenges of farming in the climate crisis, the Massachusetts government response, and visions for the future. The event will discuss recent climate events affecting Massachusetts, including intense cold and hard frosts damaging peach and […]

Free

Building Soil Health and Climate Resilience with No-till Practices

Simple Gifts Farm 1089 North Pleasant St, Amherst, MA, United States

In 2023, the Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District (HHCD) launched the Healthy Soils Program, which provides farmers with resources to encourage and facilitate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices, with the goal of building soil health and mitigating issues caused by conventional practices. As part of the Healthy Soils Program, HHCD offers equipment rentals, no-till mentorships, soil analysis, and educational outreach.

Free

MDAR Climate and APR Farm Grants Showcase at Warner Farm

Warner Farm 23 South Main Street, Sunderland, MA, United States

Are you interested in MDAR’s Climate Smart (CSAP) grant programs? Are you an APR farmer wanting to see an APR Improvement Program (AIP) grant in action? Are you interested in the APR program for your land? Join us at Warner Farm in Sunderland, where Dave Wisseman will showcase how they used their AIP and CSAP grants. We’ll look at their photovoltaic array installations funded partially by CSAP, as well as their AIP-funded infrastructure projects.

Free

Reed Poultry Farm: Composting for Business Diversification and Climate Change Adaptation

Reed Farm 136 Russell Street, Sunderland, MA, United States

Farm Tour & Presentation @ 4:00 - 5:00 pm Join Reed Poultry Farm for a look at their new composting enterprise that adapts to climate change by diversifying income streams and reducing farm waste. Reed Poultry Farm received an adaptation grant from CISA last year and used it to attend the Maine Compost School to […]

Harvesting Hope: Building Climate-Resilient Farms in The Berkshire-Taconic Region

Berkshire Botanical Gardens Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Regional experts and farmers will convene for a panel discussion addressing the impact of climate change on local agriculture, the adaptive measures adopted by Berkshire-Taconic farmers, and the contributions of Berkshire Agricultural Ventures to these efforts. This event is hosted by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures and the Roaring Brook Family Foundation.

Free

Farm Bill 2023 and Climate-Friendly Farming Letter Writing Campaign and Info Session

UMass Student Farmer's Market 140 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA, United States

Swing by the UMass Student Farmer's Market to learn about the most recent Farm Bill updates and the policies that would further support climate-friendly farming practices locally and nationally. We'll have a quick and easy online letter template available for individuals to customize with their personal story and send to their elected representatives to inform […]

Free