By NOFA/Mass
Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346
Free and includes dinner!
Join us at Benson’s Pond Cranberries & Family Farm for a look at building on-farm fertility through fermented plant & fruit inputs. This casual education and networking session will explore how foliar fertilizers and amendments are made, applied, and tracked over time, using both mineral and biological testing.
We’ll dig into the methodology, pricing, and observed benefits after 5 years of use in a transitioning system: what’s worked, and what’s still evolving. Out in the cranberry bog, we’ll observe plant & soil conditions as indicators of biological activity and health.
We’ll touch on shared water considerations and the realities of moving toward organic certification, and close with time to connect, share experiences, and continue the conversation with fellow growers.
This session is designed for fellow cranberry growers as well as anyone who is interested in developing on-farm fertility strategies rooted in biology.
Accessibility Notes:
This event is at a working cranberry bog, and includes uneven, soft, and potentially wet terrain.
Participants should be prepared to walk on irregular ground, and some portions of the experience may involve transport by small boat. Due to these conditions, access may be limited for those with mobility challenges or those who require firm, level pathways. Please contact events@nofamass.org with any accessibility needs.
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