Spotted Lanternflies Have Arrived in Amherst
The following article was prepared with the assistance of Perplexity AI The sudden appearance of...
agriculture
Large North Amherst Barn Demolished After Deemed a Safety Risk
A gaping hole in the hearts of North Amherst residents and the streetscape of Montague...
Open Letter: Bare Roots Farm in Response to Gardener’s Supply Filing for Bankruptcy
Since we built our first greenhouse in 2013, Bare Roots Farm has grown from a...
Letter: What Happens Next at Our Community Farm in North Amherst?
The following letter appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Many North Amherst residents are...
From Invasive Jumping Worms to Plant Diagnostics, UMass Amherst’s Agricultural Extension Experts Have Advice for Gardeners and Growers of All Skill Levels
Source: UMass News & Media Spring is here — which means spring planning and planting...
Get Ready for Spring Planting. UMass Extension Classes Open for Enrollment
Source: UMass News & Media UMass Amherst’s Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) is now...
What’s Happening at North Amherst Community Farm?
Simple Gifts Farm (SGF), the for-profit farm located at the community-owned North Amherst Community Farm...
Letter: Help Redfire Farm Recover from Barn Store Fire
Fire destroyed our 100 year old 6000 square foot farm store barn in Granby on...
Celebrate Sustainable Agriculture at FUTURA Coffee Roasters’ Grand Opening
Source: FUTURA Coffee Roasters The public is invited to enjoy free coffee tastings and Latin...
UMass Farmers Are Creating A Food Culture Through Permaculture
Source: UMass News and Media “What does it mean to truly live in a place...
Amherst History Month By Month: The Old Amherst Grange And A Plea For Supporting Our Local Farms.
Like many towns all over America, Amherst had its own Grange building, a handsome Victorian-era...
Agrivolatics: Solar Energy And The Future Of Farming In Massachusetts
Report On A Webinar, June 9, 2023 Agrivoltaics, the simultaneous use of land for agriculture...