Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment

block-island-wind-farm-three-turbines — UMass Clean Energy Extension Awarded MassCEC Grant to Strengthen Offshore Wind Workforce Development

agronomy-farm-research-field-day — Growing support: Agronomy farm research field day shines light on UMass Extension agricultural research

UMass gloucester marine station ribbon cutting — UMass Amherst celebrates extensive renovation to the flagship’s marine research hub at Gloucester Marine Station

New outdoor education and research facility to be named the Ann-Margaret Ferrante Living Lab for Marine Science and Education after the late legislator.

grain production factory via getty — UMass Amherst Food Scientists Develop New Antimicrobial For Cleaning And Sanitizing Dry-Food Processing Equipment

Stories in CAFE

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Fall Foliage Season in Massachusetts

Why do leaves turn red, orange, and gold, and when will color peak where you live?
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Ask UMass Extension

The go-to home for community members to access expert knowledge on topics relating to healthy living and natural resources.
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Márquez Appointed Director of UMass Cranberry Station

Dr. Márquez brings more than 20 years of experience in both academia and agricultural biotech and has strong ties to Massachusetts.
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CAFE Team Members Recognized for Excellence

The annual CNS Outstanding Achievement Awards recognize colleagues for excellence, and honor members of the community whose work has contributed to the success of their department and the University.
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Advancing Sustainable Plum Curculio Management through Attract-and-Kill and Biological Control

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines multiple complementary strategies to manage pests effectively while reducing reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides.
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UMass Amherst soil tests offer tailored advice for healthier gardens

See this story by WCVB 5 on what our routine soil analysis can do for you!

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Category: Mass 4-H

4-H at The Big E, October 2

Friday, October 2, 2026: All day

Type: In-person | Location: Eastern State Exposition in West Springfield MA
Category: Mass 4-H

4-H at The Big E, October 3

Saturday, October 3, 2026: All day

Type: In-person | Location: Eastern State Exposition in West Springfield MA
Category: Mass 4-H

4-H at The Big E, October 4

Sunday, October 4, 2026: All day

Type: In-person | Location: Eastern State Exposition in West Springfield MA
Category: Fruit, Vegetable

Pesticide Storage and Handling, October 13

Tuesday, October 13, 2026: 4 - 6pm

Type: In-person | Location: The Joseph Troll Turf Research Center
Category: Mass 4-H

New 4-H Year Kicks off, October 15

Thursday, October 15, 2026: All day

Type: Online
Category: Landscape Nursery and Urban Forestry, Turf

Green School 2026, October 27

Tuesday, October 27, 2026: 1pm - Thursday, December 17, 2026: 4:30pm

Type: Online