A multimedia art exhibit celebrating the working farms of the Pioneer Valley. Co-sponsored by DVAA, Pioneer Valley Institute, Bernardston Agricultural Commission, and Arts and Activism at Bernardston Unitarian, with funding support from the Bernardston and MA Cultural Councils All Day Opening Event Saturday, May 30 ~ 10am to 4pm at the 1739 Unitarian Meetinghouse 10 […]
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At this, the eleventh annual Mass History Conference we will welcome the many small historical organizations and practitioners preserving, interpreting, and deepening the exploration of Massachusetts history. You are what you eat! Or are you? At this year’s conference, we will explore the meaning and availability of food in Massachusetts History: what we grow, what […] |
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The Slow Living Summit is an annual conference takes which place June 3-5 in Brattleboro, Vermont. This year's Summit is described as "a mindful exploration of the journey of food, from farming and food entrepreneurship to food systems to nourishment to food justice and policy". The Summit is subtitled "Food, Mindfully” and draws individuals nationally and internationally. […] |
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You can apply permaculture design to any backyard, big or small, shady or drenched with sun. Ashley uses examples from gardens throughout the Pioneer Valley to show how you can use Permaculture Design to grow food, nourish a healthy ecosystem, and build a deeper relationship with your land. His clear explanation of the design process, […] |
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UMass Dining is hosting the annual Tastes of the World Chef Culinary Conference in a couple weeks, and this year we're adding sustainability pre-conference sessions on June 6-7. Email me for details, or register online at: http://www.chefculinaryconference.com/ Typically offered to chefs and other professionals in foodservice, we are now inviting the general public to experience a […]
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This will be a fun day of visiting featured permaculture demonstration sites in the Pioneer Valley! We will meet the designers and land stewards, and we will hear from them about their gardens, farm systems, energy efficiency, permaculture designs. Bring a picnic lunch, and gather your friends and family too. The fee for the day […]
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When: Saturday, June 6 Rain or Shine! 10AM - 12:30PM (12:30-1:30PM Optional Lunch) Tom Wessels, ecologist and Professor Emeritus at Antioch University New England, is author of several books including Reading the Forested Landscape and The Myth of Progress. Tom has conducted ecological and sustainability workshops throughout the country for over 30 years. Workshop Details: With Tom as […]
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Spend the day and savor food and beverages in the Beers & Spears Pavilion. Support WGBY by buying Asparagus Festival Discount Coupons and saving on all of the wonderful food and drink! Sing and dance to live music on the Rooted in the Valley Stage, presented by Signature Sounds and Rise Up Singing. Shop the Asparagus […] |
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Food Inc. examines the cost of putting value and convenience over nutrition and environmental impact. Please RSVP - a light dinner will be served. Click on the flyer for more information. For more information contact Johnetta Baymon @ 413.263.6500 x6539 or johnettab@springfieldpartnersinc.com Synposis: By exposing the comfortable relationships between business and government, Robert Kenner gradually […] |
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The South Windsor Strawberry Fest and Craft Fair is now recognized as the largest strawberry festival in Connecticut. We hope you will join us on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Events include a craft fair, tractor rides, face painting, a magic show, live music, and, of course, lots and lots of strawberries! Visit swstrawberryfest.org for more information.
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June is Dairy Month! In honor of Dairy Month and our commitment to educating the public about farming, sustainability, and healthy living, join us every Saturday in June for targeted tours. Get acquainted with the youngest family members on Barstow’s farm and learn about the life of a cow. |
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**The Crush Wine Festival has been cancelled.** Crush Wine Festival is the premier local wine event in Massachusetts. Join us in Northampton, MA on June 14th and in Marshfield, MA on July 26th and sample the finest locally made wines & artisanal food from across the Commonwealth. Crush Wine Festivals feature two ticketed tasting sessions […] |
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This monthly plant swap is free and open to the public to encourage the exchange of plants and other garden related items. You many bring as few or as many of the following items as you like: perennials, annuals, edibles, seeds, garden produce, tools or any other garden related items. Please arrive on time, as […] |
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Calling all Farm and Food Entrepreneurs! Come learn more about business development, financing and food processing opportunities in the Pioneer Valley. Let us help you grow or launch your business. Hosted by the PVGrows Investment Fund and the Western MA Food Processing Center, programs of the Franklin County CDC. |
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This intensive will give you the skills to cultivate edible and medicinal mushrooms for home use or as a small commercial mushroom farmer. You will learn the detailed step by step process of how to cultivate mushrooms, from finding one in the wild through growing mycelium to fruiting mushrooms. We will explore different ways to […]
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You’re invited to help us celebrate the arrival of the summer’s local growing season! Stop by to enjoy music from Swing Caravan, a la carte picnic menu, Austin Miller Awards ceremony and kid activities, it is fun for the whole family. Featuring strawberry sundaes from Bart's Homemade Ice Cream. Proceeds to benefit the Northampton Survival Center. […] |
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The Food For All Garden produces organically grown vegetables herbs and flowers for local relief organizations. In partnership with the Amherst Survival Center and Not Bread Alone we provide accessibility to healthy food as well as opportunity to connect with nature and learn garden basics. This year, we are hosting VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS every other week on […] |
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This year the MBA and county hosts, the Franklin County Beekeepers Association, are pleased to once again invite all beekeepers to our annual Field Day. We thank the staff at the UMass Agronomy Farm for their continued support of our event, getting the farm ready and assisting us with the setup. This year continues our […]
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Join us at the farm in Montague for a celebration of the strawberry during the peak of picking season! We grow at least nine varieties of strawberries, each with their own unique flavor. This is a fantastic event for the whole family. Come in the afternoon to try a tasting of the many strawberry varieties, […]
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June is Dairy Month! In honor of Dairy Month and our commitment to educating the public about farming, sustainability, and healthy living, join us every Saturday in June for targeted tours. Learn about what cows eat and how we plant and harvest it! We will also discuss the importance of land and open spaces. *also features […] |
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The public is invited to come and take a guided tour through the farm to learn about current research projects at UMass. Professors and graduate students will be on hand to offer presentations on a variety of research topics. Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. Sunscreen and hats are recommended. There is no registration fee; however, pre-registration […]
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UMass and Valley Malt join forces with area brewers to showcase true field-to-glass magic! View Barley Variety Trials and enjoy lunch and then take the party over to Valley Malt! Noon-4pm Center for Agriculture, Food & the Environment 91 River Road, South Deerfield Guided Tour & Talks Free Admission & Lunch More info at www.ag.umass.edu 5-8pm Valley […] |
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For the past 11 years we have hosted the Lavender Festival during the last full weekend of June. A self-guided tour of Johnson Hill Farm. Experience walking the 11 circuit Lavender Labyrinth, enjoy the Dove Release (weather permitting), shop local artisans and crafters, and attend workshops & demonstrations. Free parking. No admission fee, but please plan […]
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In this community workshop you will be introduced to the techniques needed to raise your own pork and meat-chicken right in your back yard. Benefiting from the heritage hogs and slow-grow meat birds that find their home at the Greenfield Community Farm, we will cover the basics of breed selection, infrastructure needs, nutrition and daily maintenance considerations as well as slaughter and butcher […]
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When: Saturday, June 27 Join us for Franklin Land Trust's Farm & Garden Tour! The farm store will be open and complimentary samplings of the farm's berry products will be available. 10% of the farm store's sales of value added fruit products will go to Franklin Land Trust. There will be plants on sale. 10AM, 12PM, […]
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Join the Food Bank at Mountain View Farm in Easthampton for our summer series of Family Volunteer Days. Bring your family (all ages welcome!) and help out on the farm—weeding, planting, or just exploring and playing! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get outside and give back to your community. Please RSVP to […] |
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SAGE‘s Mission is to educate and train students and community members in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and energy efficiency. SAGE serves as a hub for professional development and community engagement. SAGE fosters active citizen participation in food and energy decision-making and production. The Time to Act is Now. SAGE students at GCC explore diverse approaches […] |
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The Food For All Garden produces organically grown vegetables herbs and flowers for local relief organizations. In partnership with the Amherst Survival Center and Not Bread Alone we provide accessibility to healthy food as well as opportunity to connect with nature and learn garden basics. This year, we are hosting VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS every other week on […] |
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Participants will learn to make simple soap from local farm ingredients. For more information and to register, visit the Taproot Commons website. |
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This is the first in a four-part class series on learning to live with the land. Do you want to live more fully with your land? Starting a small farm or homestead? Our class series is offered on our diverse, working, animal-powered farmstead. Teaching from our experience and with our living farm as the learning space: come see, feel, […] |