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New Entry Sustainable Farming Project <nesfp@tufts.edu> Date: Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Subject: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project - Upcoming Events
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blipchitz@comteam.org | | | What we do | 
The mission of New Entry is to assist socially disadvantaged and other underserved individuals with agricultural backgrounds to successfully enter farming in Massachusetts. The broader goals of New Entry are to support the vitality and sustainability of the region's agriculture, to build long term economic self-reliance and food security among participants and their communities, and to expand access to high-quality, culturally appropriate foods in underserved areas through production of locally-grown foods.
To learn more, please visit our website at www.nesfp.org.
| | How to Support New Farmers | Donate NOW!
Do you believe in New Entry's mission? You can show your support for creating new farmers, cultivating local produce, and conserving farmland by donating to our organization. Your tax-deductible donations are accepted on-line through: Tufts University- Scroll to gift designation 3 and type in - New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (or NESFP) to ensure your gift goes toward farmer initiatives.
Click before you shop!Register on-line at www.igive.com and select Community Teamwork, Inc/ New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Shop away and up to 26% of your purchases will benefit New Entry at no cost to you! Volunteer! We frequently host volunteer groups on our farm, large or small. We have hosted up to 100 volunteers and engaged schools, corporate programs and community groups.
| | Join Our List |  | | Staff Directory | | Project Director
Jennifer Hashley Project Developer
Hugh Joseph Technical Assistance Coordinator
McKenzie Boekholder CSA Coordinator
Matthew Himmel Program and Finance Coordinator
Kimberley Fitch Farm Manager
Don Couture Livestock and Outreach Coordinator
Sam Anderson Digital Media Specialist (Americorps/VISTA)
John Dorman | | | | Mark your calendar for upcoming New Entry events! |
| | |  New Entry Open Farms Tour |
| Date: Thursday, August 5th  Time: 5:15 - 7:45 PM Location: Begins at John Ogonowski Memorial Fields, 126 Jones Ave., Dracut, MA New Entry will open its training farms to the public during their 3rd Annual Open Farms Tour on Thursday, August 5th, beginning promtly at 5:15 PM. The tour will visit three training farms, located in Dracut, MA. Speak with project farmers and staff to learn about our beginning farmer training programs, our farmland preservation efforts, and farm employment resources. Meet and network with other project supporters who believe in our mission.
New Entry's farmers attend a six-week, 18+hr classroom training and associated field trips in which they learn about enterprise budgets, market opportunities, farm resources and the inherent risks and risk management strategies associated with farming. They then continue on to participate in a 10-session series of hands-on, field-based practical skills workshops throughout the growing season to learn important farm skills. Individuals receive many hours of free technical assistance and consultation. All farmers develop detailed farm business enterprise plans which they implement in the field. This event is free and open to all New Entry friends and supporters, and registration is required. Donations are always welcome to support and expand our work. Click on the link below for registration, directions, and donation opportunities. | Farmer to Farmer Conference
Fertile Ground - Connecting Farmers to Farmers to Promote Soil, Food and Community Health |
| | Date: Thursday, December 9th Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Location: Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge, MA
Mark your calendars for the New Entry Farmer-to-Farmer Conference. If you are a diversified direct-market farmer looking to expand your farm businesses through networking with peers to learn new skills, this conference is for you! The conference will provide space for farmers looking to learn from seasoned experts and from one-another about how to maximize farm business potential. The conference will include speaker panels covering topics such as: soil health, farm business financial health, strategies for ensuring the health of livestock, and building healthy communities around food. A facilitated World Café discussion will also give farmers a chance to choose discussion topics on site, ensuring that issues of immediate concern are covered. Enjoy a networking lunch and a farmer-to-farmer networking reception. So, be sure to save the date - more details will follow soon.
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| NESFP | New Entry Sustainable Farming | 9 Central Street | Suite 402 | Lowell | MA | 01852 |
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