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About NESFI About NESFI New England Small Farm Institute ( NESFI ) is a land-based, non-profit organization. It was founded in 1978 by a local citizens' action group Women in Agriculture, Food Policy and Land Use Reform to encourage more sustainable regional agriculture, Our mission is to promote small farm development by providing information and training for aspiring, beginning and transitioning farmers. We maintain an extensive resource collection ; produce publications ; develop and offer innovative, farmer-guided programs ; and advocate for policies that encourage sustainable small-scale agriculture. We seek collaborative program-delivery partnerships with service providers associates, on-farm mentors, organizations and agencies throughout the Northeast and nationwide. We are located in in Belchertown MA, on Lampson Brook Farmstead, a diverse and beautiful 416-acre property that once served as the Belchertown State School Farm. As a land-based organization, we are offered the challenge of "walking our talk" implementing the alternative tenure options and environmental stewardship practices that we advocate to others. The Farmstead hosts a number of independent small farm businesses and is the site of a developing on-farm training program and business incubator. Visitors are welcome. Our cultural heritage interpretive program celebrates the site's 250-year farming history and its importance as a National Historic Register working agricultural landscape and state-designated "Special Place of Environmental Significance." Our mission is to promote small farm development by providing information and training for aspiring, beginning and transitioning farmers. We maintain an extensive resource collection ; produce publications ; develop and offer innovative, farmer-guided programs ; and advocate for policies that encourage sustainable small-scale agriculture. We seek collaborative program-delivery partnerships with service providers-associates, on-farm mentors, organizations and agencies-throughout the Northeast and nationwide.

Nuestras Raíces is a grassroots urban agriculture organization based in Holyoke, MA, with a mission to create healthy environments, celebrate agri-culture, and advance a vision of a just and sustainable future. Founded by farmers from Puerto Rico, the organization empowers communities through education programs and advocates for food justice at local, regional, and national levels. Through initiatives like Nuestra Comida, Nuestras Raíces engages families, develops youth, and builds sustainable communities by promoting equitable, culturally-based food systems. Supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the organization offers various programs to connect people with the land and drive positive change in the food system.Generated from the website

Earthlands Farm, a family-owned 80-acre property located in the scenic forests of the Quabbin Reservoir in Petersham, MA, has been dedicated to environmental education for nearly 50 years. In its second year of full-scale farming, the nonprofit employs regenerative agricultural practices to enhance soil health and productivity without the use of chemical herbicides, pesticides, or synthetic fertilizers. Committed to fostering connections with the Earth, oneself, and others, Earthlands Farm offers a variety of educational experiences, including classes, workshops, retreats, and events for both adults and children. Through its initiatives, the farm aims to awaken the highest potential in the human spirit, promoting whole-body wellness and planetary well-being. Generated from the website