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SUMMARY:Summer Pre-College for High School Students in Sustainable Farming & Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about where your food comes from? Or how does your food get to your plate? And where does the waste go afterwards? \nJoin one of the leading university Sustainable Food and Farming programs in the nation for an immersion in sustainability and food systems. In this one-week course\, students will gain hands-on experience in the local food system as well as comprehensive understanding of the U.S. Food System. This program will focus on three areas in our food system: \n\nsustainability and systems thinking\,\nsocial justice\, and\nagricultural leadership.\n\nThis week will include at least 2 field trips and hands-on experience at local farms. \nFor more information\, click here.\nClick here for fees and application. \nContact the lead instructor\, Sarah Berquist\, for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/summer-pre-college-for-high-school-students-in-sustainable-farming-food-systems/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150803
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Carbon Smart Farming\, Food\, and Energy
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to… \n-rapidly increase soil carbon \n-balance\, boost & complete soil minerals \n-create fully functional soil in 30 days \n-charge your soil battery for optimum growth \n-build a smoke-free burner to make biochar \n-generate energy by controlled combustion \n-assure Full Spectrum fertility & nutrient density \n-rapidly increase microbial complexity and diversity \nThis 2-day weekend intensive training led by David Yarrow involves participants to build and operate a simple\, small-scale device to produce energy from biomass while capturing carbon to sequester in soil as “biochar.” Properly prepared and applied to soil\, the captured carbon of biochar initiates a cascade of changes that seeds and supports a vigorous\, stable Soil Food Web able to grow plants with optimum vitality and nutrient content. \nSuggested donation to cover material costs and to keep David moving in on his healing journey across Mother Earth. We want this to be accessible to all\, but please give as you are able. Material gifts accepted\, as well. \nSuggested minimum donation: \n$40 weekend \n$25 one day \n$15 half day \n$7 lunch \nPlease note: Space is limited and the class is filling up fast. If interested\, secure your spot ASAP \nRegister by contacting: \nMartin Dagoberto\n508-361-0136\nradoptimist@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-carbon-smart-farming-food-and-energy/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Colrain\, MA\, 01340
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150801T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150801T153000
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SUMMARY:Tastes of Summer: Farm to Table Luncheon with Guest Chef and Food Writer
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, August 1\nRain Date August 2 \nA day of cooking demonstrations and a delicious lunch buffet inspired by foods from the region with culinary herb expert and author of Wild Flavors\, Didi Emmons and local foods pioneer Odessa Piper.  Odessa has over thirty years of experience as chef of the farm to table restaurant L’Etoile.  Chefs Didi and Odessa will team up for cooking demonstrations using many of the farm’s fruit and products. They will then prepare a delicious lunch buffet featuring Bug Hill’s fruits and ingredients from local farms. Many of the day’s featured herbs and fruits will be incorporated into the lunch. \n\n12:30-1:30PM A Three Course Luncheon including drinks and dessert featuring local ingredients prepared by chefs Didi Emmons and Odessa Piper. \n1:30-2:30PM – WILD FLAVORS: Didi Emmons demonstrates delicious recipes from her cookbook Wild Flavors\, featuring herbs and plants both new and familiar. Copies of Didi’s cookbook will be available for purchase. \n2:30-3:30PM – HERBS AND BERRIES\, SAVORY TO SWEET: \nAdapting some of her favorite restaurant ideas for the home kitchen\, chef Odessa Piper surveys creative applications for berries and herbs to bring out the best in meats\, cheeses and produce. Featuring anise hyssop\, basils\, mints and the currants of Bug Hill Farm. Copies of Odessa’s booklet The Market Kitchen will be available for purchase. \nCost: Luncheon only $15 \nWorkshops/Demos: $45 \nBoth luncheon and workshops: $55 \nClick here to download the registration form. \nVisit our website for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tastes-of-summer-farm-to-table-luncheon-with-guest-chef-and-food-writer/
LOCATION:Bug Hill Farm\, Ashfield\, MA\, 01330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150802T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150802T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
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SUMMARY:High Summer Orchard Party
DESCRIPTION:Artifact Cider Project is thrilled to be co-hosting this FREE event\, open to the public\, with our fellow cidermakers and friends\, West County Cider. Come out and join us for an afternoon of live music\, local food from Wheelhouse Farm Truck\, and\, of course\, a glorious selection of hard ciders from both Artifact and West County! Here’s the event on Facebook. \nIf you have any questions\, please email info@artifactcider.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/high-summer-orchard-party/
LOCATION:In the field\, 206 Peckville Road\, Shelburne\, 01370
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150804T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150618T235100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150618T235100Z
UID:14821-1438707600-1438713000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Agriculture and Green Energy (SAGE) Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSAGE students at GCC explore diverse approaches to sustainability through courses and experiential learning that bring together science and technology\, liberal arts and workforce development. \nSAGE students major in Farm and Food Systems or Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency and make a direct impact on their communities as they move into the workforce\, either upon leaving GCC or after graduating from a four-year institution. Students can study green building and landscape design; sustainable agriculture\, permaculture and food systems; and energy efficiency and renewable energy. \nLearn more about our SAGE Education Center at Greenfield Community College\, and our Farm & Food Systems and Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency programs and courses at these exciting information sessions!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainable-agriculture-and-green-energy-sage-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
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SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm Watermelon Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to sample a variety of watermelons! Yellow and red watermelons\, plus muskmelons and honeydews will be available to taste by variety. Sweet and juicy watermelons in the summertime! \nFree and open to the public. \nWhether you’re picking up your CSA share or just doing some shopping\, be sure to take a break to enjoy some of the wonderful melons that we’re growing this season!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farm-watermelon-tasting/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150514T181818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150514T181859Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Family Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION: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 Molly at mollys@foodbankwma.org and plan to meet us at the farm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-family-volunteer-day-2/
LOCATION:Mountain View Farm\, 393 East Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150729T003520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T003520Z
UID:15388-1438880400-1438891200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County CDC and Valley Venture Mentors "Dream Big" Pitch Camp
DESCRIPTION:The FCCDC is pleased to announce that Valley Venture Mentors\, Springfield’s highly-regarded entrepreneurship program\, will be returning to Franklin County next week! \nRegister Here! \nThe FCCDC\, and InCommN\, LLC\, will co-sponsor the event featuring a  VVM-style program for the first time in the Franklin County. A key component will be a “pitch camp” event\, in which entrepreneurs will present their ideas for new ventures\, and receive “lovingly critical” guidance on how to develop their pitch and how to assess their business proposition. \nFCCDC is pleased to offer this mentorship program to supplement their long-standing business assistance and lending programs. \nVVM is the highly regarded entrepreneurship program in Springfield now in its fourth year of developing\, assisting\, incubating and accelerating new businesses and organizations in western Mass.  “Together we will simply play well together\, have fun\, stimulate thinking and develop action plans” say the organizers. \nValley Venture Mentors has made headlines this year with its stellar and unique entrepreneurship approach. It provides a five to six month free mentoring — access to over 140 experts\, business leaders\, investors\, and consultants — twice a year to start-ups which get accepted into the program.  Each 6 month cycle takes in a dozen or more start-ups to mentor and guide to a point of being prepared to launch a new enterprise. \nThe FCCDC/VVM/INCommn collaboration will expand and support the community of entrepreneurship in Franklin County. \nThey are accepting ‘pitch’ ideas from all business segments including food\, as the FCCDC is home to the Western Mass Food Processing Center\, the region’s only commercial food production and distribution facility. “Food producers come to us from as far away as Brooklyn\, to take advantage of this great food center”\, says Liz Buxton\, Food Director. \nBring your business idea and get ready for some feedback! Expect a fast paced\, high-energy evening involving a lot of interaction\, discussion\, advising\, and initial mentoring. \nPizza & refreshments served
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-county-cdc-and-valley-venture-mentors-dream-big-pitch-camp/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150630T165114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T165114Z
UID:14929-1438882200-1438893000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Long Term Food Storage
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted the nitty-gritty on serious bulk food storage? Putting food aside in times of plenty has a rich human history\, and makes great sense contemporarily in terms of frugal home economics\, preparedness\, and charity. We’ll look briefly at cyclical (year-to-year) low energy food storage- covering garden produce to dehydrators\, root cellars\, lactofermentation\, and freezing and packaging meat. We will then delve more deeply into long-term\, true sealed and “stockpiled” storage of dry goods. We’ll toss around the pros and cons of various storage vessels\, buckets\, lid types\, desiccants\, how to calculate amounts and duration for your family\, and look at some very basic organization for cycling food through. At the end of the course\, anyone who wishes to stick around over a cup of tea with questions or to discuss food storage ethics is welcome. \n Any pre-course recommended reading? \nNo pre-course reading required. Sharon Astyk’s Independence Days is recommended as an excellent resource and primer\, and will be available for perusal the the course. \nVisit the Taproot Commons website to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-long-term-food-storage/
LOCATION:Taproot Commons\, 11 Porter Hill Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150603T181710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150603T181710Z
UID:14484-1439028000-1439038800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solidarity Saturday Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience our farm\, home and education center that integrate solar greenhouses\, energy efficient buildings\, abundant market gardens\, solar electric and hot water systems. Free tour\, no pre-registration. Donations to support our youth and community programs appreciated. If you wish\, bring a potluck dish for lunch to share. You may plan to stay to take our afternoon workshop!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solidarity-saturday-tour-3/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150729T213933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T213933Z
UID:15395-1439035200-1439064000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Field Day 001
DESCRIPTION:August 8\, 2015 join Aeronaut Brewing Co. for the first of our FIELD DAYS series of benefit concerts with beer\, bands\, and food trucks amongst the wild hills of western MA as we set up our first ever live outdoor music festival with our premiere MA-hop partner\, Four Star Farms. A full day of music on multiple stages including sessions of BLUEGRASS & AMERICANA in the early afternoon followed by FUNK & SURF into the evening hours — with wandering brass HONK! throughout. 100% of ticket sales go to support expansion of the Four Star hop yards. \nSessions run from 12PM-4PM & 4PM-8PM and we’ll be running buses from Aeronaut HQ in somerville at 10AM and 2PM with return trips at session’s end. Event features include: \n1. BANDS. Multiple stages all day long. Bluegrass & Americana followed by Funk & Surf. HONK! Throughout. \n2. FOOD TRUCKS. Lineup TBA. \n3. FARM TOURS. And Ingredient expeditions at Massachusetts’ largest production hop farm. \n4. BEER. Six draft lines of Aeronaut available for purchase at our outdoor beer station. \n100% of ticket proceeds contribute to the development of a new hop field on Four Star Farms. You can join us for one ($10) or both sessions ($15)\, for half or full-day flights field day pairings of outdoor space as we set up our bright red jockey boxes in the Four Star fields. \nDon’t have a car or don’t want to drive? We’ll bus you out for $20 / seat. \nBeautiful photos courtesy of Chelsea Kyle and Chris Hughes with this awesome Boston Magazine article.Thank you Chris and Chelsea! \nMore info and tickets available here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/field-day-001/
LOCATION:Four Star Farms\, 496 Pine Meadow Road\, Northfield\, MA\, 01360
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150724T004433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150724T004433Z
UID:15369-1439035200-1439139600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual Berkshire Botanical Garden Grow Show
DESCRIPTION:Now A Garden Club Of America Event! You grow it\, we show it! We welcome all age groups\, experience levels and different kinds of plants at our blue ribbon event. A printable brocheur with complete categories and rules is available here. No cost to participate; entry to the Show is included with Admission to the Garden
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/45th-annual-berkshire-botanical-garden-grow-show/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150603T181931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150731T180854Z
UID:14485-1439038800-1439049600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Life and Spirit of Soil Workshop and Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday August 8 at 10am\, Seeds of Solidarity on Chestnut Hill Road in Orange offers an inspiring tour of their farm led by founders Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib. Visitors will gain ideas for their own lives as they learn about Seeds of Solidarity’s solar greenhouses\, no-till cardboard methods for abundant low maintenance gardens\, solar electric and hot water systems\, energy efficient buildings\, and youth and community programs that Grow Food Everywhere! There is no cost or pre-registration and all are welcome; donations to support Seeds of Solidarity’s youth and community programs are always appreciated. After the tour\, visitors are welcome to enjoy a potluck lunch with others. Also on August 8th\, Seeds of Solidarity farmer and founder Ricky Baruc offers a workshop entitled Life and Spirit of the Soil from 1-4PM\,  Ricky will teach his approaches to building soil and nourishing soil life for low maintenance\, highly productive gardens. Creating natural fertilizers with local resources will also be addressed. Treating the soil as sacred results the most nourishing food\, and ways of growing that mitigate the impacts of climate change\, and a more ceremonial relationship with that which sustains us. Ricky is one of 11 farmers across the nation participating in advising research and practice in sustainable no-till methods in partnership with Cornell University. Pre-registration for the afternoon workshop is recommended by calling 978-544-9023 or solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org\, and there is a modest sliding-scale fee. Directions to and information about Seeds of Solidarity and their full schedule of events and workshops can be found at www.seedsofsolidarity.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/life-and-spirit-of-soil-workshop/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150317T170730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150508T234336Z
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SUMMARY:Herbal First Aid with Annie Burdett
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to address basic first aid needs in both a home and wilderness setting.\nClick here to learn more about the event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbal-first-aid-with-annie-burdett/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151101
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150303T202519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150909T170820Z
UID:13440-1439424000-1446335999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Art in the Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Art In the Orchard is a walking sculpture trail which winds through our fruit gardens.  The trail is a great destination for a family visit.  Walking in the good air\, high-minded sculpture\, pick-your-own apples.  Bring your friends from out-of-town and show them how we roll in the Happy Valley.  Many people make an afternoon of it\, bringing a picnic basket\, lounging among the trees.  Leashed pets are permitted on the trail.\nFor more information or to volunteer\, please visit our website. \nEntries are due April 20th\, 2015. Click here to submit an entry.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/art-in-the-orchard-2/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150707T234629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150707T234629Z
UID:15121-1439488800-1439492400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Garden Planting (What Do I Need?)
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of free community gardening workshops for those interested in learning about urban agriculture and starting a community garden.  This session will focus on the things needed to be able to garden reliably and effectively.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-garden-planting-what-do-i-need/
LOCATION:UMass Springfield\, 1500 Main Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01115
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150617T184659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T184659Z
UID:14743-1439546400-1439553600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food For All Amherst Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION: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 Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-12pm.  Join us for a volunteer day and help spread the word.  We’re located at 911 North Pleasant Street in Amherst. If you’d like to get involved or be added to our mailing list\, contact us: food4allamherst@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-for-all-amherst-volunteer-day-5/
LOCATION:UMass Agricultural Learning Center\, 911 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150812T011836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150812T011836Z
UID:15587-1439632800-1439654400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Holyoke Grown Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Nuestras Raíces is pleased to invite you to Holyoke Grown\, a celebration of healthy food grown by our own farmers at La Finca. Dance\, eat\, and enjoy yourself at our local farm in Holyoke! Visit La Finca to buy fresh and local Latino specialty crops from our farmers and eat freshly roasted pork and Latino side dishes from Lechonera MJ’s. \n11am – ZUMBA with Paper City Fitness \n12pm – Food Demonstration with Santos Caribbean Cuisine \n2pm – Salsa Dance classes with Jamie Alvarez
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/holyoke-grown-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices – La Finca\, 24 Jones Ferry Road\, Holyoke\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150813T170152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150813T170152Z
UID:15627-1439650800-1439661600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference Fair
DESCRIPTION:Even if you’re not planning to register for the NOFA Summer Conference workshops (see more below)\, you can still participate in one of the most fun parts of the conference at no cost. Just come over to the NOFA Summer Conference Fair at the UMass Campus Pond from 3:00-6:00pm\, this coming Saturday\, August 15. \nSee a one-page Schedule of the NOFA Summer Conference Fair:\n• Market (100+ vendors selling all sorts of things for organic growing and nutrition)\n• Parade (Celebrate organic agriculture with the Expandable Brass Band)\n• Films (Learn more about what’s happening in the world of Organic Ag.)\n• Meet-ups (Find people with similar interests to you)\n• Animals (Goats\, Draft Horses\, Alpacas\, Dogs Herding Ducks\, Oh my!)\n• Demos (Sauerkraut\, Spinning\, Food Preservation)\n• Fun & Games (Face Painting\, Pie-eating contest\, Water Games\, and more!)\n• Music (Sing Along with Ben Grosscup and Sarah Stockwell-Arthen) \n\nDetailed Activity Descriptions for NOFA Summer Conference Fair \nMost activities take place on the UMass Pond lawn\, but there will be a few things happening in the Campus Center. See a map of NOFA at the UMass campus
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-fair/
LOCATION:UMass Campus Pond
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150723T010709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T193024Z
UID:15345-1439744400-1439755200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm to the Table Dinner - Culinary Adventures Served in Fresh Air: SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we partner with two local farms and prepare an exquisite garden-fresh harvest dinner.  Along with the dinner\, enjoy the sounds from local musicians who will play easy listening tunes. \nMusician for August 16 – Lara Tupper \nMenu: \nAppetizers\nCucumber Sandwiches with Fresh Dill Cream Cheese\nStuffed Corn Tortillas with Kale & Artichoke Dip\nSottaceti – a Mixed Giardiniera (Fresh Marinated Veggies) \nDinner\nBroccoli Salad with a Cranberry Cashew Curry Dressing\nStuffed Peppers with Veggies\, Shredded Chicken & Quinoa\nBraised Beef Short Ribs with Bok Choy\nRoasted Ratatouille\nLettuce Wraps with Radish Bits and Rice Noodles \nChef’s Choice Assorted Breads \nDesserts\nMelon Bowls Stuffed with Ice Cream\nPeach Salsa Accompanied by Cinnamon Tortilla Chips \nBeverages \nInfused Waters\nLemonade/Iced Tea\nHot Coffee/Tea\nBeer & Wine Cash Bar \n$35 per adult $15 for ages 6—12 Under 5 free \nIncludes appetizers\, dinner\, dessert\, non-alcoholic beverages\, tax\, & service. Wine & Beer Cash Bar will be available. All events to be held behind the Carriage House at Genesis\, 53 Mill Street\, Westfield\, MA \nIn case of inclement weather\, the event will moved inside the Carriage House. \nDetails about this and upcoming dinners here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-the-table-dinner-culinary-adventures-served-in-fresh-air/
LOCATION:Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center\, 53 Mill Street\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150511T180820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T200259Z
UID:14168-1439834400-1439841600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Valley Time Trade Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION: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 each “trader” will describe their plants prior to swapping.  Sponsored by Valley Time Trade.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/valley-time-trade-plant-swap-4/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 210 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150817T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150817T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150720T230340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150813T201919Z
UID:15272-1439836200-1439848800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Summer Harvest Dinner at the Gill Tavern
DESCRIPTION:With such abundance bursting out of the ground now\, we are excited to offer a very special dinner on Monday\, August 17 — a seven-course tasting menu inspired by the summer bounty of our gardens and neighbor farms\, and celebrating all that is outstanding in the field. We are also very happy to welcome back Jordan Scott\, as guest Chef for the evening. Jordan was Chef at the Tavern for four years until this past January\, when he moved north to take a position in Keene. He has always enjoyed putting together these special dinners over the years\, and our annual summer harvest dinner in particular. Once again\, Chef Jordan has created an inspired menu that is a playful journey through the tastes of summer in imaginative and fun preparations. Menu below! \n(Amuse-Bouche) \nMicro greens salad\nQuick-pickled cucumber\, roasted beets\, house-made ricotta\, thyme\, caramelized onions \nEggplant mille-feuille\nRoasted peppers\, local yogurt\, garlic greens\, chili oil \nBeet tartare\nSourdough crostini\, cured egg yolks\, capers\, parsley \nFrench onion consommé\nBrioche and caramelized onion sandwich\, scallions\, Gruyere oil \nBasil bavarois\nCured tomato\, Gruyere chip\, balsamic\, roasted onion\, greens \nCrepes\nChiffonade Kale\, roasted garlic\, smoked corn \nBerry parfait\nVanilla mousse\, local berries\, mint\, seasonal fruit \n….. \nMonday\, August 17\, 2015 @ 6:30pm\nSeven courses / $54 per person\nplus tax & gratuity \nSuggested wines to be paired with each course\nwill be available by the glass. \n….. \nReservations are required – call 413-863-9006\nor thegilltavern@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/summer-harvest-dinner-at-the-gill-tavern/
LOCATION:The Gill Tavern\, 326 Main Rd\, Gill\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150630T165313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T165313Z
UID:14930-1440093600-1440100800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Pressure Canning for Food Security
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to safely us a pressure canner and what foods must be pressure canned. They will be guided through the process and have an opportunity to sample home-canned food. \n\nVisit the Taproot Commons website to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-pressure-canning-for-food-security/
LOCATION:Taproot Commons\, 11 Porter Hill Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150514T184519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150522T193624Z
UID:14247-1440230400-1440262800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm Tomato Festival
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, we have an unbelievable selection of amazing and often award-winning tomatoes for you to taste. It’s a great day at the farm\, with everything from a 5K Tomato Trot field race to hay rides to cooking demonstrations to live music to crafters and a smorgasbord of local fare from area producers. Come and visit!  Find more info on our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tomato-festival/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150710T165253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150710T165253Z
UID:15193-1440234000-1440244800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm - Tomato Trot 5K
DESCRIPTION:What: A 5K cross-country fun run through the farm’s fields and pastures. Walkers welcome!\nPrizes: Baskets of fresh produce for top finishers and raffle winners. Organic Red Fire Farm Tomato Fest T-shirts are free for all entrants. \nEntry Fee: $22 pre-registration\, $26 race day \nIncludes T-shirt and Admission to the 15th Annual Tomato Festival is free for all race entrants. \nDay of check in and registration open at 9am to get your race sticker.\n \nThe Festival…. \nTASTE 100 varieties of organic tomatoes. LISTEN to live music. LEARN great new ways to eat well and eat local from preservation and professional chef cooking demos. ENJOY the fun with Pick Your Own Tomatoes\, Food Vendors\, Local Artisans\, Kids’ Activities\, and Hay Rides! Join us from 12-6pm. Admission is free for all race participants and our CSA members\, $5 entry for everyone else. For more information visit www.redfirefarm.com or call 413-467-7645. \nMore information about the festival and also Mail-In Race Forms at the Tomato Festival Page on our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farm-tomato-trot-5k/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150721T165417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150721T165417Z
UID:15280-1440237600-1440248400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fresh and Feral: Wild Food Walk and Picnic Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This workshop series and is for folks looking to expand their knowledge and confidence with wild food & medicinal plant I.D.\, wildcrafting tips\, responsible harvesting\, and preparation techniques. We finish each walk with a gourmet smorgasbord of seasonal wild food inspired drinks\, salads\, snacks\, entrees\, and desserts\, featuring many of the plants you meet on each walk!  Email wearewildfood@gmail.com to register; $40.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fresh-and-feral-wild-food-walk-and-picnic-lunch/
LOCATION:Triple Brook Nursery\, 37 Middle Road\, Southampton\, MA\, 01073
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150120T183659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T200320Z
UID:13018-1440248400-1440255600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bee School\, Session 6 of 6: Fall/Winter Preparation in the Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Fall/Winter Preparation in the Apiary\nThis hive inspection will wrap up the season\, and prepare hives for winter. We will review the best methods for improving overwintering success. Queens\, pest & disease control\, food reserves and providing additional protection from the elements will be covered in detail. We will also cover fall honey harvesting. \nClick for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-school-session-6-of-6-fallwinter-preparation-in-the-apiary/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150507T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T200456Z
UID:14106-1440324000-1440338400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Saving your own seeds is not just economical; it’s important for promoting biodiversity in plants. Learn the basics of harvesting\, processing\, and storing native seeds\, then head into the field to harvest seeds and practice processing them. You can take home the seeds you clean\, plant them\, and start the process all over again!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-seed-saving/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150813T231940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150813T231940Z
UID:15645-1440333000-1440343800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seasonal Pies Luncheon & Workshop with Odessa Piper
DESCRIPTION:Since our last luncheon & workshop\, Tastes of Summer\, was such a success\, we’ve invited Chef Odessa Piper back to demonstrate her recipes for sweet and savory pies at an extra\, grand finale summer event on the farm! \nJames Beard Award-winning Chef Odessa Piper has discovered delicious combinations of seasonal ingredients encased in pies and tarts. Following a beautiful farm luncheon featuring Odessa’s recipes\, she will share and demonstrate her secrets for these fabulous dishes. \nPerfect preparation for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays! \nWow your friends and family with deliciously flakey crusts and exciting\, new fillings. \nLuncheon served at 12:45\nHerbed Phyllo canapés with Bug Hill Farm Za’atar and Roast Tomatoes\nParmesan Cups filled with salad of whole leaf herbs\, autumn raspberries\, creamy French Feta\, and Bug Hill Farm Berry Shrub Vinaigrette\nPeach caramel Hickorynut Tarts \nFarm tour at 1:45\nExperience Bug Hill’s gardens\, perennial plantings\, and farm store. Participants will have the opportunity to sample from the variety of products we make on the farm. \nWorkshop demonstrations at 2:15\nOdessa will share how dishes from the luncheon menu were made\, providing recipes for delicious ways to encase fruits\, herbs\, and vegetables of the season in a variety of pies. \nShe will cover tricks to tame difficult phyllo pastry into a reliable dough for canapés and tarts. Participants will also make serving cups out of parmesan cheese with a crisp\, salty casing to compliment an entree salad of herbs and berries.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seasonal-pies-luncheon-workshop-with-odessa-piper/
LOCATION:Bug Hill Farm\, Ashfield\, MA\, 01330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030246
CREATED:20150817T163757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150817T163757Z
UID:15679-1440334800-1440342000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Making Jam
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course will take you through the jam-making process\, from start to finish. Includes a basic introduction to water bath canning. Students will receive a recipe guide for making jams of all kinds and a jar of the jam we make in class to bring home. The kind of jam we make in class varies depending on seasonal availability. Register here.\nTaught by Melody\, Co-Founder of The Haberdashery
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-making-jam/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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