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November 2019
Veterans Day / Día de los Veteranos
The offices and farm will be closed for the day ESPAÑOL Las oficinas y la finca estarán cerradas por el día
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Thanksgiving Day / Día de Acción de Gracias
The office and farm will be closed for the day ESPAÑOL Las oficinas y la finca estarán cerradas por el día
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Christmas Day / Día de Navidad
The offices and farm will be closed for the day ESPAÑOL Las oficinas y finca están cerradas por el día
Find out more »February 2020
Entrenamiento de ServSafe en Español
Este entrenamiento tomará lugar comenzando el miércoles 19, 20, 21 de febrero de 5-7:30PM en la oficina central de Nuestras Raíces en el 329 Main St. Holyoke, MA. Para cualquier pregunta favor de comunicarse con Sue Colon al (413)535-1789 extension 209
Find out more »April 2022
Nuestros Finqueros: Planting Considerations Workshop
Nuestras Raices welcomes socially disadvantaged beginner farmers to join us for the first Nuestros Finqueros Training Enterprises workshop of 2022! The Planting Considerations workshop will demonstrate methods of soil improvement and weed control during Spring planting. Interested parties can find an online application here, or visit 329 Main St, Holyoke, MA to fill out an application in person. For more information on the Nuestros Finqueros Training Enterprises program, visit: https://nuestras-raices.org/farmers/. With support from UMass Amherst Extension and the USDA, Nuestras…
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Occupational Agriculture / Agricultura Ocupacional
When you think of agriculture, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Someone harvesting produce in a field? Or maybe caring for farm animals, like cows and chickens? Well there's so much MORE! Nuestras Raices' Occupational Agriculture Youth Lecture and Career Exploration aims to introduce a wide array of agricultural careers to youth ages 14 and older. With the assistance of seasoned guest speakers like Anthony Reiber (currently a professor at Greenfield Community College) and Stephen Taranto (an Interdisciplinary…
Find out more »May 2022
ServSafe Certification / ServSafe Certificado
Register to become a ServSafe certified Food Handler! On May 4th-6th from 5 pm to 7:30 pm registered participants will be instructed by a ServSafe® certified professional to prepare for a certification exam held on May 7th from 9 am to 11 am. All lessons and exams are offered in Spanish and hosted at 329 Main St, Holyoke, MA. To register by April 22nd, please bring the $75 registration fee in cash or check (paid to the order of Nuestras…
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Párate Aquí Festival and Market / Párate Aquí Festival y Mercado
To celebrate the growing season and the re-opening of La Finca to the public, Nuestras Raices welcomes community members to participate in a fun-filled day on the farm! LIVE ¡Párate Aquí! Festival and Market at La Finca - Nuestras Raices working urban farm. Enjoy live music from local band el Poder Del Mambo while you shop fresh locally grown produce and live plants. Face painting and our newly installed playground will keep your kids entertained, and our food truck vendors…
Find out more »June 2022
Empresarios Comunitarios Festival Familiar
Ven a disfrutar de una tarde de ritmo, sabor y muchas sorpresas, además de la música de "The Urban Sensation". Apoye a estas empresas y agricultores locales que exponen en el evento: Guavate Farm Rentas Family Farm Genaro's Farm La Arecibena Torres Family Farm Agudelo Farm and Apiary El Mamey Farm Flor Farm Miguel Farm Finca Divina d'coco soap Coquito*Sangria Chukito PATROCINADOR USDA • Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation • Nuestras Raíces LA ENTRADA ES GRATUITA! Este evento no sería posible…
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Community Entrepreneurs Family Festival June 18
Come enjoy an afternoon of rhythm, flavor and many surprises, in addition to the music of "The Urban Sensation Group." Support these local businesses and farmers exhibiting at the event: Guavate Farm Rentas Family Farm Genaro's Farm La Arecibena Torres Family Farm Agudelo Farm and Apiary El Mamey Farm Flor Farm Miguel Farm Finca Divina d'coco soap Coquito*Sangria Chukito SPONSORS USDA • Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation • Nuestras Raíces ADMISSION IS FREE! This event would not be possible without the…
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