News from Tufts Now
- Whooping Cough Is on the Rise. Here’s What You Should KnowAs cases of pertussis increase across the U.S., a Tufts epidemiologist shares how to protect yourself and others
- Measles Rates Are Rising. How to Protect Yourself and Your ChildAs measles outbreaks pop up across the U.S. and abroad, Tufts School of Medicine experts explain the reason behind the rise
- Birds Found Thriving in a Very Large Commercial Forest in MaineA 30-year study found many bird species in these timberlands are bucking continental population trends, upending assumptions about logging and habitat loss
Tufts Events
- Aug 9All dayRaksha BandanEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Hinduism) Also abbreviated to Rakhi, it is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar.
- Aug 910:00 AMNew Entry: Picnic on the FarmCampus: Off-campus Location Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 01915 Open to Public: Yes Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project RSVP Information: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YGy_-0QDKUyUWXJWhXObGQXdxLf9IohNqx-vrmIZH7FURVZWWjFCMzhDOFJCNVo4WTFKREJTSk9WQS4u&utm_source=email&utm_medium=mailchimp&utm_campaign=farmpicnic2025&route=shorturl Event Contact Name: Jennifer Hashley Event Contact Email: jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/events/picnic-farm Join us for a day of family-friendly activities, food, and fun on our farm!
- Aug 126:00 PMCrop Production Course - LiveOnline Location Details: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/crop-production-course?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=cropcoursesummer25 Open to Public: Yes Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu Link: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=cropcoursesummer25 Ready to start your own farm or grow your garden dreams? Join our nine-week crop production course to gain the practical skills and confidence you need to grow healthy food, care for the soil, and run a successful small farm or garden. This course is live via Zoom, and sessions will be recorded and shared. Who should take this course? Growers interested in sustainable farming practices Aspiring farmers who want to start their own business Home growers who want to expand their skills No prior farming experience is required!