Farmers & Scientists sharing what they know!
Vendors, Demonstrations, Seed Swap, & Book Table
2 days of excellent local speakers, boxed lunch, and free parking!
For the past 16 years, SEMAP has hosted the Agriculture and Food Conference with the goal of bringing farmers and service providers together to share knowledge and learn about innovations in agriculture. We’ve decided to partner with a number of regional organizations to build a more comprehensive and holistic event for our farmers, fishers, market […]
The 13th annual Soil Science, Plant Biology, and Organic Methods course will be held the weekend of March 23rd and 24th. Registration for this four-class intensive is available online through Seed to Seed Farm School. This spring course is for farmers, gardeners, and others interested in the world of soil, plant health and function. This […]
Join all seven chapters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association for this regional online event as we discuss important topics in agriculture and our food system. If you register for any NOFA Winter Conference, you will receive an Access Code for free registration to the Symposium!
Little State Flower Company is a 5 acre specialty-cut flower farm in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Little State focuses on sustainable, environmentally-friendly growing practices in an effort to create local, healthy options for the wedding and event industry in and around Rhode Island. Anna Jane Kocon, first generation farmer and owner of Little State Flower Company, […]
The world of social media can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this workshop led by social media specialist Benée Hershon, learn how to utilize social media platforms to tell your farm’s story and play to your farm’s strengths. Social media is an incredible tool for marketing, engaging your customers, and expanding […]
Greenhouse Moving Workshop at Roots Farm in Tiverton, RI Optimizing Space and Time with Moveable High Tunnels Date: Sunday March 30th at 2-4pm Join seasoned year-round farmers Mike & Kelli Roberts for a hands-on workshop on optimizing moveable high tunnels for year-round growing. The workshop will include discussion on planting dates, varieties, and other season […]
Where: Long Lane Farm, 39 Long Lane Warren, RI Date: Wed June 11 - 5pm Organic IPM with Beneficial Insects & Small Scale Cover Cropping Join Camille at Long Lane Farm, in Warren to hear about her trials using beneficial insects and other organic growing techniques to control pests on her farm. This workshop will […]
Holistic Farming for Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Maintaining a healthy farm ecosystem both improves soils and mitigates the impacts of severe weather events. Join Chuck Currie and Marie Kaziunas of Freedom Food Farm – together they have almost 30 years of organic and regenerative farming experience! Tour their hand-scale no-till market garden and greenhouses, […]
Calling all farmers, farm crews & their families! Join us for our Grower Gathering, a chance to network, catch up and meet new friends. Enjoy a meal prepared by Chef Andy McWilliams, featuring meat from Pat's Pasteured and Aquidneck Farms, and farm-fresh local produce. BYOB & chair/blanket. Please be sure to RSVP so we can […]
Growing, Harvesting and Washing Storage Carrots Join Amy & Andrew Smith of The Local Patch for a morning of everything storage carrots! They'll explain the step by step process from staling a seed bed, successional seeding in July, to irrigation, weeding, maintenance and finally a dig. After the carrots are out the of the ground, the farmers will […]
No-Till Winter Growing: Challenges & Successes Sponsored by NOFA Mass & TOPP Join us for a relaxing fall afternoon at Roots Farm where we’ll be enjoying a tour, discussion and food. Our focus will be centered around some of the challenges and various solutions regarding no till, organic, year-round growing, such as choosing between your […]