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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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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UMass Amherst Strengthens Collaborative Ties with Hokkaido University

UMass faculty and staff explore advanced imaging, engineering, and orchard management techniques while deepening a partnership that spans more than a century.

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Public Events

Category: Vegetable

Temporary Fence Installation & Maintenance, Pest Walk, and Pepper Maggot Monitoring, September 17

Thursday, September 17, 2026: 5:30 - 7:30pm

Type: In-person | Location: 181 Bayview Ave, Berkley, MA 02779
Category: Clean Energy

Building Electrification with Air-to-Water Heat Pumps, September 29

Tuesday, September 29, 2026: 9am - 2pm

Type: In-person | Location: Norwood, MA