SEMAP

SEMAP is dedicated to preserving and expanding access to local food and sustainable farming in SE MA We also host workshops throughout the year.

Preservation: SEMAP works with farmers and the community to keep working farmland in production. Once agricultural soils are polluted, they can't be restored. Safeguarding working farmland maintains a way of life and a treasured landscape. Education: SEMAP offers workshops and technical assistance to farmers covering techniques and topics such as social media marketing, business management, and ex

panding sales. Our flagship annual event, the Agriculture + Food Conference, offers workshops and sessions for farmers, gardeners, and locavores. Access: Local food should be available to everyone to enjoy it at home, at schools, in hospitals, daycare facilities, and in restaurants regardless of one’s socioeconomic background. SEMAP advocates for programs and policies that make local food affordable for everyone, like the Healthy Incentives Program. Research: SEMAP undertakes research projects that support the region’s agricultural community. Gathering and analyzing data provides a basis for requesting financial resources and a baseline from which to measure positive and negative changes to Southeastern Massachusetts’ food system.

06/11/2026

Be sure to register for our June 18th Twilight Workshop on permanent deer fencing and flower pests at Langwater Farm in Easton! Stick around after for wood-fired pizza! Registration link in bio.

06/09/2026

Reminder: Emass Craft Workshop in Lakeville tomorrow! Come hear Jor Her of Sibling Crops speak about his cultivation practices for crops with roots in Southeast Asian, African, and Caribbean cultures.

When: Wednesday June 10th, 4 PM-6 PM + Potluck
Where: Across from 27 Bridge St. Lakeville, MA
Hosts: Jor Her, Sibling Crops Owner and Ryan Burke, MDAR Property Manager

* Childcare provided.

See you there!

06/02/2026

agriCultural:The Artist/Farmer Residency Project opens this Thursday, June 4th from 6 to 8pm! This is SEMAP’s newest project to help tell the rich and amazing story of our local agricultural communities in exciting new ways.

Join us for amazing installations by .beigzadeh and .artist

The exhibition is taking place at Longbarn Gallery located at 473 Hixbridge Rd, Westport MA. Snacks, local wine, local beer and a great time for everyone! Hope to see you Thursday!

Special thanks to and Westport Cultural Council for helping to make this project possible!

05/30/2026

Are you a municipal representative or stakeholder and would like to help protect farmland in your community?

Join SRPEDD, OCPC, and Wildlands Trust in a regional initiative to support municipal Chapter 61A farmland protection in Southeastern MA.

05/28/2026

Today I had the opportunity to join Congressman Jim McGovern, Congressman Bill Keating, Mayor Jon Mitchell, and so many incredible community partners for the End Hunger Now Tour at the New Bedford Public Schools Culinary Center.

What an impressive facility and an important investment in our community. The Culinary Center is producing millions of healthy meals for New Bedford students each year and making sure every child has access to hot breakfast and lunch at no cost. That matters.

The conversations today also reinforced something we see every day at SEMAP: food access, nutrition, local agriculture, and public health are deeply connected. Building stronger, more equitable food systems takes collaboration across schools, farms, nonprofits, government, and community organizations — and it was inspiring to see so many people at the table working toward that shared goal.

Grateful to be part of the conversation and to see this kind of commitment to nutrition equity and feeding our kids.

05/27/2026

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of AAPI communities, including the rich food traditions that connect generations and communities. 🌱
Greens are in season right now, making it the perfect time to explore the incredible variety of Asian greens available from local farms and farmers markets. From bok choy and g*i lan to mustard greens, mizuna, tatsoi, and more, these fresh, locally grown vegetables are deeply important to many cultural cuisines and offer amazing flavors and textures to try at home. 🥬✨

Supporting farms that grow culturally relevant crops helps strengthen local food systems, preserve food traditions, and expand access to fresh, nutritious food throughout our region. Visit your local farmers market this season and discover something new!

05/26/2026

Just a little sneak preview of the work being made for our upcoming agriCultural:The Artist/Farmer Residency Project! Anis and Dena have been at the farms and in their studios making work to help us tell fresh, contemporary and the unique stories of agriculture right here in SE Mass!

Join us Thursday, June 4th from 6 to 8pm at Longbarn Gallery in Westport for the opening reception!

Big thanks to and the Westport Cultural Council for supporting this exciting project!

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As families and friends gather for cookouts and celebrations, consider supporting local farms by sourcing ingredients grown and raised right here in our communities. Choosing local food helps sustain the farmers who steward our farmland and strengthen our regional food system.

05/14/2026

BIG NEWS - Save the date for our annual conference: Sunday January 31, 2027 at Bristol Aggie. This is the 20th year that SEMAP is hosting an Agricultural Conference. We’re already hard at work planning another incredible day of workshops, speakers, networking, and community. We can’t wait to celebrate 20 years with all of you. We’re planning our biggest and best conference yet.

Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation, Inc Northeast Organic Farming Association of RI - NOFA RI Bristol Aggie Cluck and Trowel

05/13/2026

Interested in the process of building and installing permanent deer fencing? Join us for a wagon ride around Langwater Farm in Easton to see their deer fencing in action, including post pounding and brace building demonstrations. Langwater farm has been building and maintaining permanent deer fencing on their 80 acre farm for many years. They also install fencing and other agricultural infrastructure on neighboring farms and for other clients. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and find out if a similar fencing system might be plausible for you. Also, UMass Extension will be leading us in a pest walk through Langwater's flower field and to help identify pests and potential issues to help you look for similar things on your farm!

Following the Twilight, there will be delicious wood fired pizza and refreshments from the folks at Langwater!

To register, please go to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2j6m5q5 or click the link on our bio.

This is going to be a fun one and we hope to see you there!

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PO Box 80625
South Dartmouth, MA
02748

Website

http://www.semaponline.org/

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