Tag: Sustainable Food System

  • Saturday, March 8, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – 2nd Annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference

    The 2nd Annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference (UFC) is designed to advance urban farming issues ranging from farming techniques and business models to climate change adaptation and food security. The UFC contributes to short-term and long-term state-wide strategic planning for a sustainable food system in Massachusetts.

    Network with Massachusetts’ diverse, multi-sector stakeholders in this dynamic event that looks at current issues, emerging practices and programs, and markets that can contribute to Massachusetts’ urban farming sector resiliency.

    For more information, contact Rose Arruda at MDAR: Rose.Arruda@state.ma.us. The conference will take place at Northeastern University on Saturday, March 8, from 8 – 4:30. $30. To register online visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-massachusetts-urban-farming-conference-tickets-7547919029. Thank you www.digboston.com for the image below.

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  • Sunday, October 18, 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Local, Sustainable, Delicious: A Seasonal Celebration!

    We’ll be gathering to eat delicious food prepared by some of New England’s most talented chefs on Sunday, October 18, beginning at 6 pm at the Regattabar, The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett Street in Cambridge! We hope you can join us to celebrate the farmers and chefs participating in the New England Grow-Out, a project led by Chefs Collaborative promoting partnerships between farmers and chefs and highlighting the rich agricultural history of New England. We’re putting together a great list of items for our silent auction that you won’t want to miss! Enjoy small plates and drink from renowned chefs: Peter Davis, Henrietta’s Table ; Jody Adams & Nuno Alves, Rialto; Jason Bond, Beacon Hill Bistro; Jeff Fournier, 51 Lincoln; Rich Garcia, Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro; Will Gilson, Garden at the Cellar; Michael Leviton, Lumière and Persephone restaurants; Evan Mallet, Black Trumpet Bistro; Tony Maws, Craigie on Main; Peter McCarthy, EVOO & Za restaurants; Bruce Tillinghast & Beau Vestal, New Rivers; Tim Wiechmann, TW Food …and sweets from Canto 6 Bakery. Tickets are $100. Proceeds from the event benefit Chefs Collaborative, the leading nonprofit network of chefs that fosters a sustainable food system through advocacy, education, and collaboration with the broader food community. Purchase tickets online (http://chefscollaborative.org/events/) or call 617-236-5200 to pay by phone. Please feel free to contact Elizabeth Kennedy at elizabeth@chefscollaborative.org with any questions about the event. (This event sold out last year, so be sure to get your tickets early.)

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