The BCC Master Gardeners Association (BCCMGA) is an association of Bristol Community College support
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Now they are pushing CAFOs and hydroponics as organic! Find out what you can do.
A day of TED Style talks on the challenges and opportunities facing the Organic community. Hear experts from across the fields of farming, policy, science, and activism. Lunch and refreshments provided! Hosted by the Real Organic Project and the Dartmouth Sustainability Office With talks by: Eliot C...
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BCC Master Gardeners Association updated their business hours.
Everybody deserves a great garden!
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New Summer Course coming...
AGR 124: Introduction to Permaculture
Fall River Campus 3 credits
June 4th-July 18th 2018
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-9:30 pm
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NOFA/Mass is beginning 2018 with a series of webinars that focus on skill building for rural and urban beginning farmers, organic farming as a means to creating a just food system and the power of cover crops to increase soil fertility.
11th Annual Agriculture & Food Conference | SEMAP
Whether you're a professional farmer, a backyard gardener, or just curious about locally grown food, this is the event for you! Each year, the lineup includes
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We have two new pickup sites this year—Earth Care Farm in Charlestown RI and Alrpilla Farm in Essex, MA! We are happy to be back in Rhode Island and in the North Shore of MA. The Wi******er site has been retired; Waltham is the closest alternative site.
Bristol Community College in Fall River announces open enrollment in the following course for the Winter/Spring 2018 semester. Senior citizens (60+) and veterans may be eligible for a waiver of tuition for credit courses. Non-credit registration is available for ½ tuition. Full details, costs, and registration for all courses are available at www.bristolcc.edu, see Sustainable Agriculture under “Course Search”: Courses begin January 23, 2018. For specific questions contact Professor Jim Corven ([email protected])
AGR 122 Natural Beekeeping Practices: Beginning beekeeping principles & practices for hobbyists, gardeners, farmers, and commercial beekeepers. We will cover bee biology, starting and maintaining a beehive, economics of beekeeping, harvesting & using bee products. Mondays 6:00-8:50 pm (classes run 7 weeks, Feb. 5.-April).
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Bristol Community College in Fall River announces open enrollment in the following courses for the Winter/Spring 2018 semester. Senior citizens (60+) and veterans may be eligible for a waiver of tuition for credit courses. Non-credit registration is available for ½ tuition. Full details, costs, and registration for all courses are available at www.bristolcc.edu, see Sustainable Agriculture under “Course Search”: Courses begin January 23, 2018. For specific questions contact Professor Jim Corven ([email protected])
AGR 115 Sustainable Agriculture II: This course is designed for gardeners, farmers, landscapers, community organizations, and concerned citizens. We will cover farm management (planning, records, & budgeting), plant propagation, season extension, and crop cultivation. Tues. 9:00–11:40 am (lect) & Thurs. 9:00-10:50 am (lab)
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Guide to Early Spring Seasonal Gardening - Organic Gardening - MOTHER EARTH NEWS
Gain expert advice on keeping track of spring gardening techniques and chores.
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NEWS: There will be a Farmers' Market at BCC on Wednesday, Sept. 20. from 10 am -1:00 pm in the G Building. Fall River campus
Buy Local, Buy Fresh!
It's time to register for the Fall semester, before it's too late!
Now is the time to register for Permaculture!
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/FS160E/FS160E.pdf
Simple guide to specific garden practices...
Gardening tips & tricks
FREE to home gardeners, very useful information.
While gardeners anxiously await the typical last frost date in order to set out tender species, there is more to think about than whether or not your prized crops will get nipped by a cold night. Another key consideration for the annual vegetable garden is rotation; as in what gets planted where.…
Gypsy Moth egg mass (lower) and hatching caterpillars (upper). Control with Bt next week after they have moved onto new foliage.
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The UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry Program works closely with the UMass Extension Turf Program to educate landscape, nursery and turf professionals by providing programs and research-based information on the best horticultural practices and technology for environmental steward...
Get your gardens started with the Best! Great selection of tomatoes, peppers, kale, herbs, & flowers. It's Springtime!
BCC Earth Day Fair on Fall River Campus! 25+ exhibitors, workshops, silent auction, speakers, tours, more. Join us from 10 am until 4 pm. FREE, bring friends!
The Fruit Tree Grafting workshop will be on Wednesday, March 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm in E100 at BCC, Fall River. Cost is $25/person. Please register at the following link. There is a description of the workshops in Taunton plus our BCC workshop under “Update”. Be sure you register for the specific workshop session at BCC.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-apple-and-stone-fruit-grafting-workshops-tickets-32518191787
There is only space for 10 people to participate in this hands-on workshop so be sure to get registered as soon as you decide to attend. Please help spread the word if you know others who might be interested.
HANDS-ON APPLE AND STONE FRUIT GRAFTING WORKSHOPS YFN and Spring Rain Farm are once again hosting this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft and care for apple trees, plus an evening dedicated to stone fruit (plums, apricots, peaches)! Some of the best varieties for New En...
HANDS-ON APPLE AND STONE FRUIT GRAFTING WORKSHOPS
Spring Rain Farm in East Taunton is once again hosting this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft and care for apple trees, plus an evening dedicated to stone fruit (plums, apricots, peaches)! Some of the best varieties for New England will be available, along with all necessary tools and materials. Attendees will leave with a strong knowledge of planting site selection and early tree care, along with up to five of their own personally grafted trees!!
Three time slots available, all running 6pm-8pm: Apples on Saturday 3/25 and Monday 3/27; Stone fruit on Sunday 3/26. Up to 10 attendees per class. Asking price for attendance is $25, if this is a barrier for you please reach out to the instructor William McCaffrey at wnm3 @ cornell.edu.
*Please reach out if you are wicked interested but scheduled times are horrible for you!*
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-apple-and-stone-fruit-grafting-workshops-tickets-32518192790
HANDS-ON APPLE AND STONE FRUIT GRAFTING WORKSHOPS YFN and Spring Rain Farm are once again hosting this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft and care for apple trees, plus an evening dedicated to stone fruit (plums, apricots, peaches)! Some of the best varieties for New En...
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Fall River PAL Hall- 31 Franklin St
Gr. Fall River Assoc. of Realtors
580 Eastern Ave
The Frederick Hermitage Est. 2005
2 new st (47 Ronin Way)
Bristol Community College- Spiritual Awarenes
777 Elsbree Street