Conference Schedule
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The Calf-to-Cutsheet Presentation, hosted by The Livestock Institute of Southern New England/Meatworks, is a session guiding farmers through the process of raising a calf to market-ready beef. It covers calf selection, feeding, care, processing, and profitability, offering practical insights on whole-animal utilization and working with local processors like Meatworks.
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This workshop presented by Wings and Stings Farm will focus on native and non-native medicinal herbs and flowers that grow well in Massachusetts. We will discuss some common ways to use plants and share recipes you can try at home.
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Presenter: Kristen “K” Castrataro
Have you ever felt like there’s never enough time, energy, or resources in your farm life?
If so, you’re not alone. Farmers across all specialties and experience levels often share
these very same frustrations.
The good news is that we can start to transform “less” into “more” today, without
investing in expensive machinery, software, or employees. In this one-hour workshop,
you will immediately gain more time, more energy, and more satisfaction by hacking the
single greatest influence in your farm life: yourself.
This interactive session digs into three key farming mindsets that prevent us from
increasing and maximizing our existing resources. Participants will learn:
Why our farming mindset matters
How three common mindsets keep us stuck feeling overworked and overwhelmed
Practical strategies to hack our mindset and gain forward momentum
The strategies you learn in this workshop are simple enough to use today and powerful
enough to use for a lifetime. Learn how to hack your farm life today.