New Entry Sustainable Farming Project

12/05/2024

Monthly National Engagement: Supporting Your Farmers with Tools for Creating Safe & Attractive Workplaces! 🌱

🗓 Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
📲 Register Here:: www.nesfp.org/events

Join us for an engaging session exploring the Agricultural Justice Project’s Farmer Tool-kit!

✨ Key Topics We’ll Discuss:
🔹 What attracts people to farming despite challenges?
🔹 How to balance market pressures while preserving farmwork’s appeal.
🔹 Reducing the intimidation of At-Will law for farm employees.
🔹 The role of networks in transforming farm labor into a sought-after vocation.

👩‍🌾 Host: Elizabeth Henderson, a trailblazer in community-supported agriculture and advocate for fair farming practices.

Let’s work together to make farming a thriving and rewarding career path! 🌾

12/04/2024

🌱 Thank You for an Extraordinary ! 🌟

We are deeply grateful for your generosity and support! Thanks to your contributions and the remarkable $5,000 challenge match from Wendy Behr, N16, this Giving Tuesday was unforgettable.

💚 Every dollar you gave was matched 1:1, doubling your impact to grow new farmers, and nurture the land and communities we serve.

Your belief in our mission inspires us every day. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! 🌾✨

12/03/2024

🌱 Cultivate Your Path to Farming Success! 🌱

Join New Entry’s Farm Business Planning Course and take the first step toward building or expanding your farm business.

📅 Dates: January 14 – March 4, 2025
⏰ Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
💻 Location: Online (link provided after enrollment)
💵 Half-off scholarships available!

In just 8 weeks, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Define your farm’s mission and vision
✅ Build a budget and funding plan
✅ Develop a marketing strategy
✅ Set growth goals and timelines
✅ Craft a cohesive business plan

Graduates can apply to join our Incubator Farm Program and gain access to land, resources, and support. Plus, the course meets FSA’s financial management training requirements!

📌 Ready to start? Register now: www.nesfp.org/events

Throughout the year, New Entry holds dozens of classes, advanced workshops, online trainings, farm tours and field trainings for beginning and established farmers, Food Hub customers, and the general public. Almost all of our events require some form of pre-registration, but most are free or very lo...

12/03/2024

Before crops can thrive, the soil must be prepared, enriched, and cared for—just like our farmers. At New Entry, we give aspiring farmers the tools they need through hands-on training, technical support, and access to land.

This ! We invite you to join us in helping New Entry meet our $5,000 challenge match—every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 by a generous donor!

How to Help:
👉 Click the link to donate now: https://give.tufts.edu/tuftsgivingtuesday
👉 Select Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and then New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to ensure your gift counts toward our challenge goal!

Every donation makes a difference! Your support today helps prepare the next generation of farmers to grow, thrive, and nourish our communities.

Thank you for helping us make this mission possible! 🙏

12/03/2024

🥕🍎 Holiday Flavors, Farm-Fresh Goodness! 🍂

Celebrate the season with a zesty twist! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe to elevate your holiday table:

Cranberry Jalapeño Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced (adjust for heat preference)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- Salt to taste

Directions:
1️⃣ Rinse cranberries and pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
2️⃣ Combine cranberries, jalapeños, sugar, cilantro, lime juice, and red onion in a bowl.
3️⃣ Stir well, adding salt to taste.
4️⃣ Cover and let the flavors meld in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for roasted meats.

📦 Order your Holiday Produce Box to create more festive dishes like this:
www.nesfp.org/NewEntryCSA

📅 Sign up for Early Bird CSA 2025 and secure farm-fresh goodness all year long:
www.nesfp.org/NewEntryCSA

Hungry for more inspiration? 🍽️ Find additional recipes to make the most of your seasonal produce: https://nesfp.org/NewEntryCSA/produce-recipes

12/03/2024

On this , we are overwhelmed with gratitude for your generosity.
This year, you can double your impact! Help New Entry meet our $5,000 challenge match—every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 by a generous donor.

🎯 Pro Tip: When making your donation, be sure to select:
• Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
• Then choose New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to ensure your gift goes toward our challenge goal!
Your support helps empower beginning farmers, strengthen local food systems, and nourish our communities. 💚

👉 Donate now and make your gift count twice as much:
www.nesfp.org/events

With heartfelt appreciation,
The New Entry Team

12/03/2024

On Join the global movement to support New Entry! Your contributions provide access to education, land, and critical resources that are out of reach for many beginning farmers.

This year, you can double your impact! Help New Entry meet our $5,000 challenge match—every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 by a generous donor.

🎯 Pro Tip: When making your donation, be sure to select:
• Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
• Then choose New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to ensure your gift goes toward our challenge goal!

Your support helps empower beginning farmers, strengthen local food systems, and nourish our communities. 💚

👉 Donate now and make your gift count twice as much:

www.nesfp.org/events

Much appreciation for helping us grow! 🌟

12/03/2024

On Join the global movement to support New Entry! Your donation makes it possible for our Food Hub to continue bridging the gap between farmers and families, ensuring that fresh, locally grown food is within reach for everyone.

This year, you can double your impact! Help New Entry meet our $5,000 challenge match—every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 by a generous donor.

🎯 Pro Tip: When making your donation, be sure to select:
• Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
• Then choose New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to ensure your gift goes toward our challenge goal!

Your support helps empower beginning farmers, strengthen local food systems, and nourish our communities. 💚

👉 Donate now and make your gift count twice as much:

www.nesfp.org/events

Much appreciation for helping us grow! 🌟

12/02/2024

High tunnels are a great way to extend your growing season, but how do they make financial sense?

Join our virtual workshop on Enterprise Budgeting and Record-Keeping for High Tunnel Production! Led by Jesse Wright from UNH Cooperative Extension, this interactive session will cover tools to track yields, manage costs, and make data-driven decisions to boost your farm's resilience and profitability.

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
🕕 Time:6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET (Online via Zoom)
💲 Cost: Free!

Workshop Highlights:
- Tailor effective budgets for high tunnel systems
- Review the importance of accurate tracking
- Learn accessible methods for streamlined record-keeping

🔗 Secure your spot today and take control of your farm’s financial future!
www.nesfp.org/events

12/02/2024

🥕🍎 Holiday Flavors, Farm-Fresh Goodness! 🍂

Celebrate the season with New Entry’s Holiday Produce Boxes and secure your spot in the 2025 Early Bird CSA Program! 🎁🌾

Here’s a tasty idea for your farm-fresh produce:

Beet and Cheddar Apple Tarts
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into six 4 1/2-inch rounds
- 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar (3 oz)
- 1 small apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 small beet, scrubbed, peeled, and thinly sliced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F.
2️⃣ Place pastry rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick with a fork.
3️⃣ Layer cheese, apple slices, and beet slices on top.
4️⃣ Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
5️⃣ Bake 13-15 minutes until golden and puffed. Enjoy warm!

Hungry for more inspiration? 🍽️ Find additional recipes to make the most of your seasonal produce: https://nesfp.org/NewEntryCSA/produce-recipes

📦 Order your Holiday Box now: https://nesfp.org/NewEntryCSA
📅 Sign up for Early Bird CSA 2025: https://nesfp.org/NewEntryCSA

12/02/2024

🌱 This , grow the future with New Entry! 🌟

Your donation supports our Farm to School Initiatives, bringing hands-on agriculture education to classrooms and inspiring the next generation of food and sustainability leaders.

Learn more about the impact of this program here: https://nesfp.org/updates

Ready to make a difference? 💚
Pro Tip: When donating, be sure to:
1️⃣ Select: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
2️⃣ Then choose: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project

This ensures your gift supports our challenge goal!

Together, we can cultivate brighter futures. 🌾 Donate today!

https://give.tufts.edu/tuftsgivingtuesday

12/01/2024

Grow Your Passion for Flowers into a Blossoming Business!
Join our Farm Business Planning Course and learn everything you need to grow your flower farm from dream to reality. Over 8 weeks, you’ll:
✔️ Define your mission and vision
✔️ Create a budget and funding plan
✔️ Build a marketing strategy to reach your ideal customers
✔️ Set goals with a clear timeline for growth
✔️ Develop a cohesive business plan to guide your success

www.nesfp.org/events

Course Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – Tuesday, March 4, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
💻 Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
💲 Cost: See details on our website (Half-off scholarships available!)

Graduates can apply for our Incubator Farm Program and meet the Farm Service Agency's financial management training requirements.

www.nesfp.org/events

🌸 Don’t miss this chance to grow your flower farming dreams—enroll today! 🌿

12/01/2024

Workshop Alert: The Finances of High Tunnel Production!

Join our virtual workshop on Enterprise Budgeting and Record-Keeping for High Tunnel Production! Led by Jesse Wright from UNH Cooperative Extension, this interactive session will cover tools to track yields, manage costs, and make data-driven decisions to boost your farm's resilience and profitability.

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
🕕 Time:6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET (Online via Zoom)
💲 Cost: Free!

Workshop Highlights:
- Tailor effective budgets for high tunnel systems
- Review the importance of accurate tracking
- Learn accessible methods for streamlined record-keeping

🔗 Secure your spot today and take control of your farm’s financial future!
www.nesfp.org/events

Ready to build a stronger financial foundation for your high tunnel production? Join us for a 2-hour online workshop designed to make enterprise budgeting and record-keeping easy and practical for all farmers. Led by a seasoned agricultural business expert, this interactive session will walk you thr...

12/01/2024

🌱 Get an Early Start on Giving Tuesday! 🌱

This year, you can double your impact! Help New Entry meet our $5,000 challenge match—every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 by a generous donor.

🎯 Pro Tip: When making your donation, be sure to select:
• Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
• Then choose New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to ensure your gift goes toward our challenge goal!

Your support helps empower beginning farmers, strengthen local food systems, and nourish our communities. 💚

👉 Donate now and make your gift count twice as much:
https://give.tufts.edu
Much appreciation for helping us grow! 🌟

11/30/2024

🌟 Holiday Special Produce Boxes – Just in Time for the Festivities! 🎁🥕

Bring the freshest, local flavors to your holiday table! 🍎🍠 Our Holiday Special Produce Boxes are packed with farmers' choice goodies, including:
🍃 Tasty greens like spinach and kale
🥕 Hearty crops like carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes
🍎 Local fruits like apples and cranberries
🌶️ Fun treats like hot sauce and mushrooms

order now: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/NewEntryCSA

📅 Pickup Date: December 17th
🛒 Order By: December 12th

📍 Pickup Locations:
- American Flatbread (Davis Sq, Somerville)
- Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Boston)
- New Entry Sustainable Farming Project at Moraine Farm (Beverly)

https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/NewEntryCSA

🎉 Don’t miss out – secure your Holiday Special Produce Box today and make your celebrations truly delicious!

11/29/2024

🌱 Get an Early Start on Giving Tuesday! 🌱

This year, you can double your impact! Help New Entry meet our $5,000 challenge match—every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 by a generous donor.

🎯 Pro Tip: When making your donation, be sure to select:
• Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
• Then choose New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to ensure your gift goes toward our challenge goal!

Your support helps empower beginning farmers, strengthen local food systems, and nourish our communities. 💚

👉 Donate now and make your gift count twice as much:
https://give.tufts.edu
Much appreciation for helping us grow! 🌟

11/27/2024

🌱 Help Us Lay the Ground for Thriving Farms!
Before crops can thrive, the soil must be prepared, enriched, and cared for—just like our farmers. At New Entry, we give aspiring farmers the tools they need through hands-on training, technical support, and access to land.

💡 Get an early start on ! 💡
We invite you to join us in helping New Entry meet our $5,000 challenge match—every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 by a generous donor!

How to Help:
👉 Click the link to donate now: https://give.tufts.edu/tuftsgivingtuesday
👉 Select Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and then New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to ensure your gift counts toward our challenge goal!

Every donation makes a difference! Your support today helps prepare the next generation of farmers to grow, thrive, and nourish our communities.

Thank you for helping us make this mission possible! 🙏