Daily Archives: November 28, 2010

Emerald Necklace African Violet Club

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There are many garden clubs and special interest groups in Massachusetts, and occasionally we like to highlight organizations of potential interest to our members and followers.  The Emerald Necklace African Violet Club is our “pick of the day.”  This small, devoted group welcomes new members.  Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7 pm, and are relaxed events, with program topics planned in advance.  Meeting in member’s homes, they view others’ plants and culture techniques.  Several members are judges, so questions are easily answered.  For information on joining, write to Marie Montague, 5 Windsor Terrace, Waltham, MA 02453-6701, or email her at mgmontague@earthlink.net.

Thursday, December 9, 9:00 am – 6:30 pm – New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Farmer-to-Farmer Conference

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The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Conference will provide Farm Business Expertise. Farmers will learn from seasoned experts and from each other about how to maximize farm business enterprise potential. Panel Discussions: Speaker panels will cover topics in the areas of soil fertility, farm business and financial planning, strategies for ensuring the health of livestock, and building sustainable communities around food. Peer to Peer Learning: a facilitated World Caf̩ discussion will give farmers a chance to choose discussion topics of interest on site and share best practices. Enjoy a networking lunch and a farmer-to-farmer networking reception. The event takes place Thursday, December 9, from 9 Р6:30 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. For more information, contact Kimberley Fitch at 978-654-6745, or e-mail nesfp@tufts.edu. Register at www.nesfp.org.