Upcoming Events

  • Mass 4-H

    New 4-H Year Kicks off

    Online

    October 15th marks the kick-off to the NEW 4-H Year:

  • Landscape Nursery and Urban Forestry, Turf

    Green School 2026

    Online

    UMass Extension’s Green School is a comprehensive 60+ hour certificate short course that offers fundamental land care skills training in a compact time frame. The program is designed for green industry practitioners and both experienced professionals as well as those new to the industry will benefit from this course. The registration deadline is 10/21/26, pending availability of seats. Pre-registration is required. Seats will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. 

  • Center for Agriculture Food and the Environment, Urban Agriculture

    Stewarding Our Soils: OASIS on Ballou Urban Mentor Farm Event

    In-person

    Join OASIS on Ballou and UMass Urban Ag Extension to learn about how the site’s evolution has shaped its soils. We will also share tips for stewarding your urban soils. 

  • Mass 4-H

    Record Book Deadline

    In-person | Local Office

    Intentional engagement in projects is a central part of the 4-H experience. 4-H members are encouraged to set specific project goals, keep written records of their 4-H club year, and reflect on their experience annually in their 4-H Record Books. Records are turned into the local 4-H office by October 31st of each year. Each 4-H member who submits their record book receives constructive feedback and may receive a ribbon, project pin, or other award for effort and achievement.

  • Food Science, Value-Added Food

    Better Process Control School, 2-Day Program, Acidified only

    In-person | Worcester Food Hub

    This is a 2-day, FDA- and USDA-approved training that certifies supervisors in acidified food processing, as required by 21 CFR 114. The course focuses on food safety principles, acidification, thermal processing, and container closure evaluation for shelf-stable acidified foods.

    Who Should Attend:Food processors, supervisors, and quality assurance professionals working with acidified canned foods.

    Course Topics Include:

    • Microbiology of thermally processed foods
    • Sanitation practices
    • Glass and plastic container closures
    • Mild thermal processing
    • Hands-on demonstrations

    Meets Regulatory Requirements:This course satisfies FDA and USDA training requirements for acidified food processing supervisors.

  • Mass 4-H

    4-H Family STEM Day

    In-person | Charles River Campus Newton, MA

    2nd Annual STEM Day Saturday, November 7th  9:30am-3:30pmCharles River Campus in Newton MAOpen to 4-H'ers and those interested in learning what 4-H has to offer.$20 for 4-H'ers and $40 for non-4-H'ers Hands on STEM activities for youth by youth.Our STEM Advisory members have stepped things up and have a great day planned with more workshops to pick from. Rocketry, Tinkercad and Micro-bits are back with new options in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering with Egg Drop or Bristle-bots a Design-a-thon and making Theremins.

    Register through 4honline:   https://2026STEMDay.4honline.com

  • Fruit, Integrated Pest Management, Vegetable

    2026 New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference

    In-person | DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Manchester, NH

    The NEVF Conference includes more than 25 educational sessions over three days, covering major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops as well as various special topics. A Farmer to Farmer meeting after each morning and afternoon session will bring speakers and farmers together for informal, in-depth discussion on certain issues. Our extensive trade show has over 120 exhibitors.

  • Center for Agriculture Food and the Environment, Food Science, Value-Added Food

    Virtual FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Certification Training Course

    Online

    Designed for food industry professionals responsible for food safety, quality assurance, operations, sanitation, or regulatory compliance, this FSPCA course provides essential training in Preventive Controls for Human Food. Participants learn to develop FDA-compliant Food Safety Plans, conduct hazard analyses, establish risk-based preventive controls, and implement monitoring, corrective action, verification, and recordkeeping procedures. Successful completion leads to the FSPCA PCQI certificate.

  • Mass 4-H

    Visual Presentation Events

    In-person | Various

    Public Speaking and Visual Presentations

    Youth learn critical oral communication skills through the 4-H Visual Presentations program. These skills are necessary for youth to be successful in school and later on when they enter the workforce. The 4-H program is unique in its emphasis on teaching youth these skills as well as providing the opportunity for them to showcase their skills and abilities at regional and state events.  The three regional events will serve as a qualifier for State contest on April 3rd.

  • Mass 4-H

    Visual Presentation Events

    In-person | Various

    Public Speaking and Visual Presentations

    Youth learn critical oral communication skills through the 4-H Visual Presentations program. These skills are necessary for youth to be successful in school and later on when they enter the workforce. The 4-H program is unique in its emphasis on teaching youth these skills as well as providing the opportunity for them to showcase their skills and abilities at regional and state events.  The three regional events will serve as a qualifier for State contest on April 3rd.

  • Mass 4-H

    Visual Presentation Events

    In-person | Various

    Public Speaking and Visual Presentations

    Youth learn critical oral communication skills through the 4-H Visual Presentations program. These skills are necessary for youth to be successful in school and later on when they enter the workforce. The 4-H program is unique in its emphasis on teaching youth these skills as well as providing the opportunity for them to showcase their skills and abilities at regional and state events.  The three regional events will serve as a qualifier for State contest on April 3rd.

  • Mass 4-H

    Visual Presentation Events

    In-person | Various

    Public Speaking and Visual Presentations

    Youth learn critical oral communication skills through the 4-H Visual Presentations program. These skills are necessary for youth to be successful in school and later on when they enter the workforce. The 4-H program is unique in its emphasis on teaching youth these skills as well as providing the opportunity for them to showcase their skills and abilities at regional and state events.  The three regional events will serve as a qualifier for State contest on April 3rd.