Upcoming Events
Photo by Gwen Norton
See our events in calendar form here!
Plywood on Pasture 4-H Fundraiser
Wish you had farm animals of your own? Want grazing cattle without all the cow patties? Support the 4-H herd by renting some one-of-a-kind lawn ornaments!
Here’s how it works:
Fill out the request form below for our six plywood calves, handmade by 4-Hers for this project. The cost is $15 per day or $70 per week (7 days). You can request specific dates or wait and be surprised!
Wait for your time in the pasture rotation. Each cow is roughly 4 feet across. All the cattle need is a small “pasture” to graze. No water or hay necessary. Install and removal are provided.
Enjoy gazing at your herd! All funds raised will support Martha’s Vineyard 4-H and the care of our real cattle herd, housed at the MV Agricultural Society.
This program is being administered by the Katama Cowpokes 4-H club; please reach out to 4-H leader Carole Soule at carole@soulecoaching.com with any questions or concerns.
Tomato Pruning Workshop
Saturday, May 31st from 10–11 AM at the Agricultural Hall
In this workshop, Lydia Fischer of The Garden Farm will demonstrate how to remove tomato suckers to keep the plant healthy and maximize your tomato crop. Learn to prune tomatoes and then try your hand with two plants of your own!
This workshop fee includes two large tomato plants from The Garden Farm to prune during the workshop and take home.
COST: $20 for Ag Society members, $25 for non-members. Pre-registration required.
This workshop is now full.
2nd Annual Brazil Fest/Festa do Brasil
Sunday, June 1st from 11 AM–5 PM at the Ag Hall
Join us for a a vibrant rural celebration of unity and diversity!
Organized by MV Mediation, the festival promises to be a fun-filled day celebrating the island's rich Brazilian and rural culture, and the many traditions and talents that make up our diverse community.
COST: FREE and open to all!
Elastic Resilience: Fascia-Focused Yoga for Farmers
Monday, June 2nd from 6–8 PM at the Ag Hall
In this workshop, Jason Mazar-Kelly (YogiJay) will help farmers restore balance in their bodies through the lense of fascia, connective tissue and a sensory organ that wraps everything in the body, including muscles, bones and organs. Through specific actions and movements, participants will unwind physical imbalances created by repetitive farm tasks like lifting, bending, and standing for long periods, learning how we can consciously influence this structure to make us more adaptable and elastic long term. Everyone will leave with videos and handouts highlighting quick practices to improve flexibility and reduce injury during the growing season! No prior yoga experience is necessary—just a willingness to move and care for your body. This workshop is sponsored by MassGrown Wellness, a program of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
Jason Mazar-Kelly (YogiJay) is a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor, CPA, and founder of WholesomeMV. With over 1,000 hours of training and more than a decade of experience in wellness, business, and community education, he offers a practical approach to movement and preventative care. Connected to the farming community through his wife, Jason understands the physical and mental demands of agricultural life on the island. His work is grounded in supporting others in reconnecting to their strength, resilience, and well-being.
COST: FREE and open to all current farm employees. Dinner provided, registration appreciated. Sign up below, filling out the form separately for each registrant.
NOTE: This workshop and the workshop on Tuesday, June 10th are identical; please only sign up for one!
Beekeeping Club
Wednesday, June 4th from 5–6 PM at the Ag Hall
All Island beekeepers and bee enthusiasts are invited to the monthly meeting of the MV Beekeeping Club! We host regular meetings on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss disease prevention, hive maintenance, and more. If you keep hives on the Island or are bee-curious, please join us!
COST: FREE and open to all, no pre-registration required.
Elastic Resilience: Fascia-Focused Yoga for Farmers
Tuesday, June 10th from 6–8 PM at the Ag Hall
In this workshop, Jason Mazar-Kelly (YogiJay) will help farmers restore balance in their bodies through the lense of fascia, connective tissue and a sensory organ that wraps everything in the body, including muscles, bones and organs. Through specific actions and movements, participants will unwind physical imbalances created by repetitive farm tasks like lifting, bending, and standing for long periods, learning how we can consciously influence this structure to make us more adaptable and elastic long term. Everyone will leave with videos and handouts highlighting quick practices to improve flexibility and reduce injury during the growing season! No prior yoga experience is necessary—just a willingness to move and care for your body. This workshop is sponsored by MassGrown Wellness, a program of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
Jason Mazar-Kelly (YogiJay) is a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor, CPA, and founder of WholesomeMV. With over 1,000 hours of training and more than a decade of experience in wellness, business, and community education, he offers a practical approach to movement and preventative care. Connected to the farming community through his wife, Jason understands the physical and mental demands of agricultural life on the island. His work is grounded in supporting others in reconnecting to their strength, resilience, and well-being.
COST: FREE and open to all current farm employees. Dinner provided, registration appreciated. Sign up below, filling out the form separately for each registrant.
NOTE: This workshop and the workshop on Monday, June 2nd are identical; please only sign up for one!
Perennial Edible Workshop and Plant Swap with Dave Scandurra of Edible Landscapes of Cape Cod
Saturday, June 14th from 1–3 PM at the Ag Hall
Learn about the best native & perennial edible plants for the Northeast, and how to utilize them to cultivate beautiful, abundant, and resilient landscapes!
Do you have perennial herbs, greens, or berries that havespread too far, reseeded, or need dividing? Live prunings from fruiting shrubs that could be rooted? Bring your extra edible perennials to share and trade!
This event is co-sponsored by Island Grown Initiative and the Agricultural Society.
COST: FREE and open to all.
Spa Day for Farmers
Sunday, June 15th from 3–7 PM at the Ag Hall
Take a minute to slow down at the beginning of the growing season with contrast therapy in a mobile sauna/cold plunge, an herbalism workshop with Astrid Tilton, dinner, and more! This retreat is sponsored by MassGrown Wellness, a program of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
COST: FREE and open to all current farm employees. Dinner provided. Registration required, as space is limited. Sign up below, filling out a separate form for each registrant!
Garden Tour With Lynn Hoeft and Rosemary Confalone
Monday, June 16th from 5:30–6:45 PM
In this garden tour, mother-daughter duo Lynn Hoeft and Rosemary Confalone will discuss their garden, highlighting their composting operation, soil health work, and season extension. Each year for the past 10 years, they have increased both types and varieties and quantity of production (11 years ago the property was woods); they currently have a 40’ x 60’ vegetable garden and an orchard. Some of their favorite things to grow are strawberries, blueberries, asparagus, tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
COST: FREE for Ag Society members, $10 for non-members. Pre-registration required. Sign up below for the address, filling out a separate form for each registrant!!
NON-MEMBERS please sign up using this link:
AG SOCIETY MEMBERS please sign up using the form below:
Summer Farmworker Social
Tuesday, June 17th from 5:30–8 PM at the Ag Hall
Our annual farmworker social, sponsored by Slough Farm, is a celebration of the summer season and all our farmers! Socialize with farmworkers from other farms and learn a little more about island agriculture. A brief talk by a local farmer will begin at 5:45 and dinner will follow. All food and drinks are provided!
COST: FREE and open to all current farm employees. Just show up; we’d love to see you!
Dairy Tour at Grey Barn
Tuesday, June 24th from 6–8 PM at Grey Barn
Learn all about Grey Barn, one of the island's two dairies, at this farm tour! We will meet the cows and tour the farm and dairy before sitting out to enjoy some local cheese.
COST: FREE and open to all current farm employees. Dinner provided, registration appreciated. Sign up on our website!
Garden Tour With Doug Reece
Sunday, June 29th from 3–4:15 PM
In this garden tour, Doug Reece will discuss his approach to fun, easy gardening in raised beds. After fending off all manner of animals, including crows who love to eat one bite of each tomato and pepper, his garden is partly covered with wire ("I now sleep better at night"). Doug has particular success with snap peas, lettuce, and spinach in spring, and potatoes, broccoli, corn, and sweet peppers in summer. He is especially proud of his now 5-year-old asparagus bed!
COST: FREE for Ag Society members, $10 for non-members. Pre-registration required. Sign up on our website for the address!
NON-MEMBERS please sign up using this link:
AG SOCIETY MEMBERS please sign up using the form below:
Beekeeping Club
Wednesday, July 2nd from 5–6 PM at the Ag Hall
All Island beekeepers and bee enthusiasts are invited to the monthly meeting of the MV Beekeeping Club! We host regular meetings on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss disease prevention, hive maintenance, and more. If you keep hives on the Island or are bee-curious, please join us!
COST: FREE and open to all, no pre-registration required.
Farm Pollinator Walk with Matt Pelikan of Biodiversity Works
Sunday, July 6th from 10 AM–12 PM at Island Grown Initiative
Spend your Sunday learning about our local pollinators! We will explore the Island Grown Initiative community garden looking for sweat bees, bumblebees, and other local pollinators (there are around 200!). You will leave with a new appreciation for all the small creatures that make all our flowers and fruit possible.
COST: FREE and open to all, registration required. Sign up below, filling out the form separately for each registrant.
Farming the Sea: The Benefits of Aquaculture from a Restoration Hatchery
Tuesday, July 8th from 6–8 PM at John T. Hughes Hatchery and Research Station (57 Shirley Avenue, Oak Bluffs, follow road to the end)
Why does the MV Shellfish Group raise millions of baby shellfish each year for island waters? We'll answer this and all of your questions as you explore hatchery systems, look through microscopes, and handle local marine life. For nearly 50 years, MVSG's knowledgeable team of scientists has engaged in habitat restoration, education, and shellfish seed production. See why farming the sea is vital to sustaining our island's culture and environmental well-being!
For more info, please contact nina@mvshellfishgroup.org or visit www.mvshellfishgroup.org.
COST: FREE and open to all current farm employees. Dinner provided, registration appreciated. Sign up below, filling out the form separately for each registrant.
Pizza Party and Bonfire at North Tabor Farm
Thursday, July 17th from 6–8 PM at North Tabor Farm
Celebrate high summer with a pizza party at North Tabor Farm! After a brief farm tour, we will settle down to enjoy a variety of pizzas made in North Tabor's pizza oven with local ingredients.
COST: FREE and open to all current farm employees. Dinner provided, registration appreciated. Sign up below, filling out the form separately for each registrant.
Flower Farming and Arranging 101 at Tea Lane Farm
Tuesday, July 22nd from 6–8 PM at Tea Lane Farm
Learn all about flower farming with Krishana Collins of Tea Lane Farm! After a brief tour of the farm, Krishana will demonstrate the basics of flower arranging. Each attendee will then have a chance to pick their own flowers and make a small bouquet to bring home!
COST: FREE and open to all current farm employees. Dinner provided, registration appreciated. Sign up below, filling out the form separately for each registrant.
Indigo Dyeing at Native Earth Teaching Farm
Tuesday, July 29th from 6–8 PM at Native Earth Teaching Farm
Learn all about indigo dyeing with Rebecca Gilbert of Native Earth Teaching Farm! After a brief tour of her farm with its gardens, goats, and ducks, Rebecca will demonstrate the basics of indigo dyeing. Bring your old, stained, or worn-out clothes to dye blue and bring home!
COST: FREE and open to all current farm employees. Dinner provided, registration appreciated. Sign up below, filling out the form separately for each registrant.
Growing Nightshades with Ethan Buchanan-Valenti
Tuesday, May 6th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
This workshop will start with an overview on GROWING, looking at different methods and practices, with a focus on growing regeneratively. We'll then talk about specifics for growing potatoes, eggplant, and peppers (not tomatoes; they'll have their own class soon!). We'll discuss tips, tricks, and challenges for the field or garden: everything from sowing and growing to harvesting, serving, and storing. An open Q&A will conclude the class.
About Ethan: Ethan is an MV native who has been farming on the island for 21 years. Currently, he is the Farm Operations Manager at Beetlebung Farm. He lives in West Tisbury with his wife Bri, daughter Rilo, two cats, and dog. When not farming he can be found building block barns with Rilo, making dinner for the family, or managing the West Tisbury Farmers Market.
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Sign up online here!
Farm Animal Meet and Greet
Sunday, May 18th from 10 AM–noon at the Ag Hall Animal Barn
Our cutest event of the year! Meet island farm animals, from calves to pigs to goats, at our annual fundraiser for Martha's Vineyard 4-H. This event is good for the whole family and all funds raised will support our 4-H program.
COST: $5 kids, $2 adults. Pay cash or card at the door!
Chicken Processing Training
Saturday, May 17th from 8:30 AM–3:30 PM at the Ag Hall (35 Panhandle Road, WT)
If you are interested in finding occasional work this summer processing chickens or interested in using the Mobile Poultry Processing Unit to process your own chickens, please come to this hands-on training! We will cover the process and essential safety regulations for chicken processing. This is training for a potential job opportunity: the Mobile Poultry Processing Unit is available to island chicken farmers and these farmers will need to hire skilled labor for the growing season. Portuguese translation will be available at the training.
COST: FREE, lunch included. Please register by May 9th using the form below or by emailing operations@mvagsoc.org. Specify if you are interested as a commercial farmer or for home/personal use.
Foraging for Farmers
Wednesday, May 14th from 5:30 to 7 PM at Island Grown Initiative
NOTE: This is the kickoff of our summer farmworker programs and is designed for commercial farm employees. If you are a backyard grower, stay tuned for our summer garden series, which will be announced soon!
If you've been curious to learn more about the edible plants around you, take a walk around the farm at IGI with Isa and learn to identify and use the spring edible and medicinal plants commonly found on farms. We'll be getting to know a variety of abundant, weedy plants such as dandelion, plantain, cleavers, chickweed, and nettles.
COST: FREE and open to all farm employees, dinner provided. Registration is helpful; sign up on our website or by emailing Lucy at programs@mvagsoc.org.
Growing Cucurbits with Ethan Buchanan-Valenti
Tuesday, May 6th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
This workshop will start with an overview on GROWING, looking at different methods and practices, with a focus on growing regeneratively. We'll then talk about specifics for growing cucumbers, summer squash, winter squash, and melons. We'll discuss tips, tricks, and challenges for the field or garden: everything from sowing and growing to harvesting, serving, and storing. An open Q&A will conclude the class.
About Ethan: Ethan is an MV native who has been farming on the island for 21 years. Currently, he is the Farm Operations Manager at Beetlebung Farm. He lives in West Tisbury with his wife Bri, daughter Rilo, two cats, and dog. When not farming he can be found building block barns with Rilo, making dinner for the family, or managing the West Tisbury Farmers Market.
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Sign up online here!
Growing Tomatoes with Lydia Fischer
Sunday, May 4th from 1–2:30 PM (NOT 2–3:30 PM!) at the Ag Hall
In this talk, Lydia Fischer, owner of The Garden Farm, will share everything you need to know to successfully grow tomatoes: place and time to plant, diseases or pests to look out for, benefits of pruning, favorite varieties, trellising suggestions, and more. There will then be time for Q and A!
COST: FREE and open to all, registration appreciated. Sign up here!
Growing Greens with Rosemary Confalone at the Chilmark Library
Saturday, May 3rd from 2–3:30 PM at the Chilmark Library
Learn how to grow salad greens at home! In this workshop, Rosemary Confalone will cover which types of greens are easiest to grow, how to make your own salad mix, and the basics of succession planting so you can harvest all season long. This is a great workshop for backyard growers who want to save money and take their growing to the next level.
About Rosemary: Rosemary Confalone is a lifelong backyard grower, and former farmer. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts in Plant and Soil Science, with a focus in Sustainable Food and Farming.
COST: FREE and open to all, no registration needed.
Growing Herbs and Edible Flowers with Rosemary Confalone
Tuesday, April 29th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
Come learn about growing your own culinary herbs. Rosemary Confalone will talk about common (and uncommon) kitchen herbs, tips and tricks for starting them from seed, and succession planting for enjoying homegrown herbs all season long. We will also talk about keeping perennial herb plantings healthy, and adding edible flowers to your herb garden.
About Rosemary: Rosemary Confalone is a lifelong backyard grower, and former farmer. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts in Plant and Soil Science, with a focus in Sustainable Food and Farming.
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Sign up online here!
Visible Mending Workshop
Visible Mending Workshop
Monday, April 28th from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Ag Hall
Led by Dalila Bennett of Fire Cat Farm. Are your Carhartt's looking a little worse for wear? Are your sweaters full of holes? Bring all your old and worn-down clothes to the Ag Hall and we’ll learn to mend them together!
Dalila will demonstrate visible mending by hand and needlefelting (for wool items). They will also be on-hand with a sewing machine for more difficult projects, like larger patches and thick fabrics. Everyone will get a kit of embroidery supplies to take home for future sewing projects!
Snacks and warm drinks provided. It'll be cozy!
COST: $10 for Ag Society members, $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; sign up here!
Growing Greens with Rosemary Confalone
Tuesday, April 15th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
Learn how to grow salad greens at home! In this workshop, Rosemary Confalone will cover which types of greens are easiest to grow, how to make your own salad mix, and the basics of succession planting so you can harvest all season long. This is a great workshop for backyard growers who want to save money and take their growing to the next level.
About Rosemary: Rosemary Confalone is a lifelong backyard grower, and former farmer. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts in Plant and Soil Science, with a focus in Sustainable Food and Farming.
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Sign up online here!
Backyard Garden Planning Workshop
Tuesday, April 8th from 4:30–6 PM at the Ag Hall
Anna Swanson will lead this workshop on backyard garden planning. Anna will describe ways to best utilize a small space based on sunlight, nutrient needs, crop rotation, and more. The class will then have a chance to plan their own garden plots and ask questions. Whether you are a long-time gardener trying to optimize your garden this season or a first-time grower unsure where to start, this workshop is for you!
About Anna: Anna has worked alongside agriculture for the past 10 years, from leading farm-to-school programs to managing community gardens to farming flowers. She now works at the Agricultural Society and is excited to talk gardens with you all!
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Sign up online here!
2nd Annual Homesteader Conference
Join us at the Ag Hall on Sunday, April 6th from 9:30 AM to 3 PM for our second annual Homesteader Conference! Each attendee will have the chance to attend our keynote lecture and two workshops focused on homesteader skills. Lunch will also be provided.
Please note that this is a two-part registration process: once you pay on this webpage, please fill out this Google form to register for particular workshops. We will then email you your workshop schedule—if a workshop is full, we may place you in your second or third pick.
Here’s the schedule for this conference:
9:30 to 10 AM: Check-in, snacks and coffee
10 to 10:45 AM: Keynote Lecture (Food Forests on MV and Beyond with Roxanne Kapitan, Mary Sage Napolitan, and Kaila Binney)
11 AM to 12:30 PM: Conference Session 1 (Spring Growing, Gathering, and Cooking with Phoebe Cole-Smith or Backyard Meat Production with Emma Green-Beach and Taz Armstrong)
12:30 to 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 to 3 PM: Conference Session 2 (Island Herbalism with Astrid Tilton, Natural Dyeing with Animal Fibers with Norah Van Riper, or Growing, and Cooking with Corn with Tim Wilcox)
COST: $40 for Ag Society members, $50 for non-members. Lunch and all materials provided. Please note that only current members, not all members of the member’s party, are able to receive the reduced registration rate.
Beekeeping Club Meeting
Beekeeping Club Meeting
Wednesday, April 2nd from 5–6 PM at the Ag Hall
All Island beekeepers and bee enthusiasts are invited to the monthly meeting of the MV Beekeeping Club! We host regular meetings on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss disease prevention, hive maintenance, and more. If you keep hives on the Island or are bee-curious, please join us!
COST: FREE and open to all, no pre-registration required.
Growing Carrots with Ethan Buchanan-Valenti
Tuesday, April 1st from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
This workshop will start with an overview on GROWING, looking at different methods and practices, with a focus on growing regeneratively. We'll then talk about carrot specifics and move into a discussion on varieties and types of carrots. We'll discuss tips, tricks, and challenges for the field or garden: everything from sowing and growing to harvesting, serving, and storing. An open Q&A will conclude the class.
About Ethan: Ethan is an MV native who has been farming on the island for 21 years. Currently, he is the Farm Operations Manager at Beetlebung Farm. He lives in West Tisbury with his wife Bri, daughter Rilo, two cats, and dog. When not farming he can be found building block barns with Rilo, making dinner for the family, or managing the West Tisbury Farmers Market.
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Sign up online here!
Growing Brassicas with Ethan Buchanan-Valenti
POSTPONED! New date is Monday, March 31st from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
This workshop will start with an overview on GROWING, looking at different methods and practices, with a focus on growing regeneratively. We'll then talk about brassica specifics and move into a discussion on varieties and types, including kale, cabbage, and broccoli. We'll discuss tips, tricks, and challenges for the field or garden: everything from sowing and growing to harvesting, serving, and storing. An open Q&A will conclude the class. About Ethan: Ethan is an MV native who has been farming on the island for 21 years. Currently, he is the Farm Operations Manager at Beetlebung Farm. He lives in West Tisbury with his wife Bri, daughter Rilo, two cats, and dog. When not farming he can be found building block barns with Rilo, making dinner for the family, or managing the West Tisbury Farmers Market.
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Sign up online here!
Sustainable Lawn Care
Saturday, March 29th from 2–4 PM at the Ag Hall
Join the Vineyard Conservation Society, in collaboration with the Ag Hall and Deep Roots MV, for a presentation on sustainable lawn care. Moderated by Mark Lavoie, a horticulturist with 40+ years of experience, we'll cover everything from creating a meadow in your backyard to growing a low-maintenance turf lawn that doesn’t pollute our ponds. Free samples of native grass seed mix are available. We welcome homeowners and landscapers alike.
COST: FREE and open to all, no registration required.
Pest Management with Sue Scheufele of UMass Extension
Thursday, March 27th from 11 AM–2 PM
In this workshop, Sue Scheufele of UMass Extension will share common pests and management strategies, with a focus on integrated pest management. Workshop attendees will have a chance to ask questions and start their own IPM planning!
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Lunch provided. Sign up on our website or by emailing Lucy at programs@mvagsoc.org.
Compost Workshop with Rosemary Confalone
Tuesday, March 25th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
In this workshop, Rosemary Confalone will cover the basics of backyard composting. We will talk about composting systems, which materials to use (or not!), composting ratios, and pest management. This workshop will give you all the tools you need to make your own great compost at home.
About Rosemary: Rosemary Confalone is a lifelong backyard grower, and former farmer. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts in Plant and Soil Science, with a focus in Sustainable Food and Farming.
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Sign up online here!
Tick Prevention Talk
Thursday, March 20th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
Join Patrick Roden-Reynolds for a discussion on the basics of tick ecology and behavior, including the most important and effective prevention tactics. Presentation will include updates on lone star ticks, Alpha-gal syndrome, and other current topics. Question and answer period to follow the talk.
Patrick Roden-Reynolds is a public health biologist for the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaboration and Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program. His work focuses on education and surveillance of vector-borne diseases and their vector populations.
COST: FREE and open to all, no registration required.
Climate Adaptation Workshop with Julie Fine
Tuesday, March 18th from 4:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
As farmers grapple with the challenges posed by climate change, the need for adaptive practices has never been more urgent. This participatory workshop for farmers will begin with a brief overview of climate trends and projections. As a group we will discuss the wide range of climate risks impacting local farms, from changing rainfall patterns to extreme weather events. These examples will help us explore the process of climate adaptation and mitigation planning. Join American Farmland Trust’s New England Climate and Agriculture team for a farmer-to-farmer discussion of strategies and ideas for building climate resilience.
COST: FREE and open to all farmers and farmworkers, dinner provided. Sign up below or by emailing Lucy at programs@mvagsoc.org.
Growing Alliums with Ethan Buchanan-Valenti
Monday, March 17th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
This workshop will start with an overview on GROWING, looking at different methods and practices, with a focus on growing regeneratively. We'll then talk about allium specifics and move into a discussion on varieties and types, including onions, garlic, scallions, and leeks. We'll discuss tips, tricks, and challenges for the field or garden: everything from sowing and growing to harvesting, serving, and storing. An open Q&A will conclude the class.
About Ethan: Ethan is an MV native who has been farming on the island for 21 years. Currently, he is the Farm Operations Manager at Beetlebung Farm. He lives in West Tisbury with his wife Bri, daughter Rilo, two cats, and dog. When not farming he can be found building block barns with Rilo, making dinner for the family, or managing the West Tisbury Farmers Market.
COST: FREE, registration appreciated. Sign up online here!
Barn Buddies
Sunday, March 16th from 2:30–4 PM at the Ag Hall
Join the Family Center and Head Start staff at the Agricultural Hall for indoor scooters, tricycles, bikes, and games. Drop ins welcome. Kids must wear helmets if riding.
COST: FREE and open to all, no registration required.
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Saturday, March 15th from 1–3 PM at a private residence (rain date: Sunday, March 16th)
Come join the Agricultural Society and Ian Jochems of Polly Hill Arboretum for a fruit tree pruning class! This workshop will include a short lecture/demonstration followed by hands-on experience pruning fruit trees. Please come dressed or prepared for any weather conditions. Tools will be provided; no need to bring your own.
COST: $10 for Ag Society members, $15 for non-members. Register using the link below.
Farmer Clothing Swap
Tuesday, March 11th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
Stop by the Ag Hall to get some new-to-you clothes and give your ill-fitting farm clothes to a new home! We'll collect and sort all leftover clothing for donation. Snacks provided.
COST: FREE and open to all farmers and farmworkers. Email programs@mvagsoc.org if you are planning to attend!
Local Food Community Potluck
Monday, March 10th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall
Our third of three community dinners this winter: enjoy a warm meal and spend time with friends old and new at the Ag Hall! Please bring a dish highlighting local food to share, as well as your own dishware, utensils, and drinks.
Cost: FREE and open to all, no registration required.
9th Annual Meat Ball
9th Annual Meat Ball
Saturday, March 8th from 5:30–9 PM at the Ag Hall
Buy your tickets today for our fundraiser and annual celebration of island-raised meat! Enjoy a buffet dinner prepared by Charlie Granquist of Slough Farm and dance to music by Missus Biskus. Vegetarian and alpha-gal-friendly options available. Good for the whole family—all ages are welcome.
COST: $30 for Ag Society members, $40 for non-members, $10 for kids ages 6–12, FREE for kids 5 and under.
Online ticket sales are now closed, but we will be selling tickets at the door while supplies last!
Beekeeping Club Meeting
Wednesday, March 5th from 5–6 PM at the Ag Hall
All Island beekeepers and bee enthusiasts are invited to the monthly meeting of the MV Beekeeping Club! We host regular meetings on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss disease prevention, hive maintenance, and more. If you keep hives on the Island or are bee-curious, please join us!
COST: FREE and open to all, no registration required.
Barn Buddies
Sunday, March 16th from 2:30–4 PM at the Ag Hall
Join the Family Center and Head Start staff at the Agricultural Hall for indoor scooters, tricycles, bikes, and games. Drop ins welcome. Kids must wear helmets if riding.
COST: FREE and open to all, no registration required.
Alpha-Gal MD Panel
Thursday, February 20th from 5:30–7 PM at the Ag Hall.
At this meeting of the alpha-gal community support group, local doctors will share what they’ve learned about alpha-gal over the past
several years.
COST: FREE and open to all.
Visible Mending Workshop
Tuesday, February 18th from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Ag Hall
Led by Dalila Bennett of Fire Cat Farm. Are your Carhartt's looking a little worse for wear? Are your sweaters full of holes? Bring all your old and worn-down clothes to the Ag Hall and we’ll learn to mend them together!
Dalila will demonstrate visible mending by hand and needlefelting (for wool items). They will also be on-hand with a sewing machine for more difficult projects, like larger patches and thick fabrics. Everyone will get a kit of embroidery supplies to take home for future sewing projects!
Snacks and warm drinks provided. It'll be cozy!
COST: $10 for Ag Society members, $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; sign up using the link below!