WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williamstown Rural Lands (WRL) will tour and learn about micro-scale farming at Bigfoot Farm on Sunday, July 10, at 10 a.m. 

 

Learn how farmer Brian Cole produces a diversity of veggies using sustainable farming techniques. Now in his fifth year on one acre of leased farmland, Cole has made strides in learning what it takes to achieve economic success farming at a micro-scale.

 

While touring his farm, attendees can ask questions. Cole will discuss soil management, crop sequencing, and pest and weed control using organic methods. 

 

Cole will share his experience as a tenant farmer and discuss what can be done to promote working rural landscapes and livelihoods.

 

This farm tour is part of the Williamstown Rural Lands Working Lands/Working Hands series of site visits and workshops designed to inspire creative avenues for strengthening local farm- and natural resource-based economy.

 

Register for free for this farm tour online.