Events

Organized by American Farmland Trust and Land For Good, this in-person workshop will be a deep dive into everything you need to know about leasing farmland in Berkshire County, MA. 

This one-day event will be held on Friday, Dec. 8 at Holy Cross in Worcester. We look forward to strengthening the statewide food community, discussing important food topics, and developing skills so we can all advocate for a stronger, more equitable MA food system. Registration details to follow.

This annual conference continues to redefine and rebuild sovereign Tribal food systems. The organization’s founding members convened the first IAC conference in 1987, with 87 Tribal Nations attending as charter members. IAC’s organizational structure supports a comprehensive approach to removing systemic inequities and barriers by focusing on advocating for the policy priorities identified by our members, advising the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on programmatic implementation while supporting Tribes and Tribal producers in their agriculture endeavors. 

It’s more satisfying and profitable to keep your current customers happy than to chase after new customers. This free interactive online workshop hosted by Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) will demonstrate 5 strategies for boosting customer loyalty and driving repeat sales, including providing stellar customer service, implementing  loyalty programs, increasing sales per customer, clarifying your brand, and creating compelling communications. You’ll see examples of what successful farmers are doing to keep loyal customers and share stories about what’s working for your farm. You’ll leave with new ideas for cultivating a customer base that keeps coming back for more. The presenter, Myrna Greenfield, is a farm and food marketing consultant at Good Egg Marketing and a frequent speaker at conferences and events. She’s the author of the book, Marketing Your Farm: A practical guide to attracting loyal customers and increasing sales.

Experts, farmers and educators will share success stories, innovations, or opportunities in Farm to ECE. This farm to early care and education (ECE) webinar features National Farm to School Network’s Lacy Stephens. From the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN).

In preparation for the 2023 legislative session, hear from New Hampshire’s most well-informed food policy minds. Each speaker will provide insights on the state level legislation being considered this session, as well as insight into what individuals, communities, organizations, and businesses can do to get involved in the legislative process and support positive change in our food system. From Monadnock Farm & Community Coalition, the NH Food Alliance, and the Carsey School of Public Policy at UNH.

The fishermen and women who completed the New England Young Fishermen's Alliance's Deckhand to Captain training will share their stories with the NH Food Alliance Network— how they started in the seafood industry, what drives them to protect their livelihoods, the challenges they face, and opportunities they hope to embrace as they transition from the deck to the captain's wheelhouse.

What would it take for 30% of the food consumed in New England to be regionally produced by 2030? The NH Food Alliance network addresses this question during their 2023-2024 Network Café Series through A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience, a report of foundational food system data from the New England State Food System Planners Partnership. During each Network Café, join one of the report's lead researchers to dig into the data and answer questions.

Sept 8, 2023: A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience 
Oct 6, 2023: Estimating Resilient Eating Patterns
Nov 3, 2023: Estimating Production for Regional Self Reliance
Dec 1: Economic Impact of New England’s Food System
Jan 5, 2024: Understanding Market Channels and Food Expenditures
Feb 2, 2024: Looking to our Neighbors: State Plans as Models for New Hampshire 
March 1, 2024: What's Next for New Hampshire? Looking forward as a network, part 1 of 2
April 5, 2024: What's Next for New Hampshire? Looking forward as a network, part 2 of 2

Experts, farmers and educators will share success stories, innovations, or opportunities in Farm to ECE. This farm to early care and education (ECE) webinar will feature Melanie Wong from Farm to CACFP Educators. From the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN).

The NOFA/Mass Winter Conference 2024 will be in person only, with access to workshop recordings after the conference. This year brings a democratic focus on innovative workshops and organizing spaces. Opportunities await, with the chance to meet and reacquaint yourself with neighbors near and far. 

Looking for ways to rekindle the sparks you generated at the 2023 F2iSummit back in April? Are you curious to learn more about the impact of this networking event and the progress attendees have made since? At this webinar, FINE’s Director of Strategic Impact Hannah Leighton reflects on that extraordinary network event. We’ll also highlight one example of regional farm to institution work that happened since then. Katelyn Porter, NH Food Alliance Value Chain Coordinator, will join us to talk about how the F2iSummit launched a new wave of collaboration among New England food hubs and food processors. You will learn about their progress and connect it to your own farm to institution work. Come hear what made the F2iSummit so special—where 612 people came together from 334 organizations!— and share your ideas for the next one. Part of FINE's CommUNITY Powers the Food System Webinar Series.

What would it take for 30% of the food consumed in New England to be regionally produced by 2030? The NH Food Alliance network addresses this question during their 2023-2024 Network Café Series through A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience, a report of foundational food system data from the New England State Food System Planners Partnership. During each Network Café, join one of the report's lead researchers to dig into the data and answer questions.

Sept 8, 2023: A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience 
Oct 6, 2023: Estimating Resilient Eating Patterns
Nov 3, 2023: Estimating Production for Regional Self Reliance
Dec 1: Economic Impact of New England’s Food System
Jan 5, 2024: Understanding Market Channels and Food Expenditures
Feb 2, 2024: Looking to our Neighbors: State Plans as Models for New Hampshire 
March 1, 2024: What's Next for New Hampshire? Looking forward as a network, part 1 of 2
April 5, 2024: What's Next for New Hampshire? Looking forward as a network, part 2 of 2

Experts, farmers and educators will share success stories, innovations, or opportunities in Farm to ECE. From the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN).

What would it take for 30% of the food consumed in New England to be regionally produced by 2030? The NH Food Alliance network addresses this question during their 2023-2024 Network Café Series through A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience, a report of foundational food system data from the New England State Food System Planners Partnership. During each Network Café, join one of the report's lead researchers to dig into the data and answer questions.

Sept 8, 2023: A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience 
Oct 6, 2023: Estimating Resilient Eating Patterns
Nov 3, 2023: Estimating Production for Regional Self Reliance
Dec 1: Economic Impact of New England’s Food System
Jan 5, 2024: Understanding Market Channels and Food Expenditures
Feb 2, 2024: Looking to our Neighbors: State Plans as Models for New Hampshire 
March 1, 2024: What's Next for New Hampshire? Looking forward as a network, part 1 of 2
April 5, 2024: What's Next for New Hampshire? Looking forward as a network, part 2 of 2

Experts, farmers and educators will share success stories, innovations, or opportunities in Farm to ECE. From the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN).

What would it take for 30% of the food consumed in New England to be regionally produced by 2030? The NH Food Alliance network addresses this question during their 2023-2024 Network Café Series through A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience, a report of foundational food system data from the New England State Food System Planners Partnership. During each Network Café, join one of the report's lead researchers to dig into the data and answer questions.

Sept 8, 2023: A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience 
Oct 6, 2023: Estimating Resilient Eating Patterns
Nov 3, 2023: Estimating Production for Regional Self Reliance
Dec 1: Economic Impact of New England’s Food System
Jan 5, 2024: Understanding Market Channels and Food Expenditures
Feb 2, 2024: Looking to our Neighbors: State Plans as Models for New Hampshire 
March 1, 2024: What's Next for New Hampshire? Looking forward as a network, part 1 of 2
April 5, 2024: What's Next for New Hampshire? Looking forward as a network, part 2 of 2