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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151001T190000
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SUMMARY:Slow Money Pioneer Valley Entrepreneur Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Slow Money Pioneer Valley invites you to an Entrepreneur Showcase on Thursday\, October 1st\, 5pm at the Smith Conference Center. The event will feature 4 to 6 entrepreneurs focused on the local food system here in the Pioneer Valley. During the event\, each entrepreneur will have 5 minutes to present information about their business and any current capital raising in which they are engaged. Local investors and food system supporters will then have 5 minutes to ask questions about each business. Following the presentations\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and community members have the opportunity to meet for more in-depth discussions. \nFind more information or register here. Email Rebecca Busansky for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pioneer-valley-entrepreneur-showcase/
LOCATION:Smith College Conference Center\, 49 College Lane\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151003T140000
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SUMMARY:Building a Rain Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Rain gardens are landscaped depressions designed with soils and a variety of plants to receive and\ntreat rainfall from rooftops\, driveways\, and other impervious surfaces. They help to beautify\nlandscapes\, reduce localized flooding\, and prevent polluted urban stormwater runoff. \nWorkshop begins at the Tele-classroom in Building 101\,\nSpringfield Technology Park\, 1 Federal St.\, Springfield \nLandscape Architect Tom Benjamin and Ecological Designer Keith Zaltzberg will\ncover rain garden design and construction through a hands-on workshop where\nparticipants will gain insights and inspiration for building their own rain gardens.\nTraining includes installation of plants for the new Gardening the Community rain\ngarden at Walnut and James Streets in Springfield. \nThis workshop is part of the Springfield Rain Gardens Program\, a Pioneer Valley\nPlanning Commission project with the Regenerative Design Group\, and is funded by a\nsettlement agreement reached by Clean Water Action\, a non-profit citizens’ group.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-a-rain-garden/
LOCATION:Springfield Technology Park\, 1 Federal St. Building 101\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Patty Gambarini":MAILTO:pgambarini@pvpc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T120000
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SUMMARY:Autumn Foraging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the basics of wildcrafting including: seasonal & lunar cycles\, ethics\, tools & equipment\, gratitude\, and ecology. Each workshop includes a long walk & visit with common plants that grow abundantly in Western Massachusetts. We discuss in detail: plant identification\, lore\, medicinal actions\, processing\, nutritional profiles\, botany and more! Students will become more confident and literate engaging with the green world in a respectful way. Informative handouts and a light\, wild food snack will be provided. \nThis workshop will be held three times through the growing season\, each featuring different wild edibles that can be found at different times. \nSign up for all three up front and save 15%. Add all three sessions to your cart and enter code FORAGE at checkout to register for full course at discounted rate.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/autumn-foraging-workshop/
LOCATION:E. Flaherty Memorial Parking Lot\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T150000
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SUMMARY:Growing Nutritious Food Workshop: Maximize Garden Abundance through Soil Mineralization
DESCRIPTION:Register at Food Forest Farm \nCost: $47 per person \nAre you growing a garden or farm and have soil questions? Wondering how to maximize the productivity and nutrient density of the fruits and vegetables you grow? Struggling with disease or pest problems in your landscape? Regenerating your soil\, and raising it’s health to it’s highest potential is critical for long term abundance and is directly linked to maximum human health. \nJonathan Bates will be leading this hands on and information packed event. It took him ten years to create good soil\, but in this workshop you’ll learn how to build soil health in half the time by boosting soil biology with minerals. \nWhat you get:\n-access to leading thinkers on building soil health\n-seeing how soil biology with balanced chemistry creates abundance\n-best practices\, from taking soil samples to assessing results\n-understanding minerals and where to source them\n-making mineral blends\, and how to add them to soils\n-reading signs of nutrient deficiency\, or pest problems and how to act\n-learn from our mistakes so you don’t repeat them\n-hands on soil health demonstrations\n-practice mineralizing soil and planting into it \nThe day starts with a soil health primer\, and hands on soil health demonstrations lead by Ray Covino of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Then David Forster of Forster Soil Management will walk us through the art of soil mineralization. After the lunch break\, Jonathan Bates will share his Paradise Lot soil improvement case study\, and then we’ll round out the day doing work and planting in Lisa DePiano’s newly mineralized garden. \nSupported by Permaculture FEAST\, Mobile Design Lab\, Food Forest Farm\, Forster Soil Management\, and NRCS. \nYou will receive the location of the workshop\, located in Holyoke\, once registered. This workshop IS NOT at Paradise Lot (but is close by). \nThis is a “bring your own lunch” event. \nMeet the presenters: \nJonathan Bates has experience bringing degraded and neglected land back to a state of thriving. He has learned from experts in soil science and conservation including the Bionutrient Food Association; Northeast Organic Farming Association; and National Resources Conservation Service. He’s attended Acres USA and NOFA conferences on biological farming and soil health\, as well as taught his own workshops on these subjects from the East Coast to the West Coast. Paradise Lot\, the 12 year old edible forest garden he co-created with Eric Toensmeier\, is his living soil laboratory. \nLisa DePiano is a certified permaculture designer/teacher with over 15 years of experience. She has designed and built prominent permaculture projects including the Montview Neighborhood Farm\, one of the first public urban-farm and edible forest gardens in the country and the greywater system for Occupy Wall Street. Her work with the worker-owned collective Pedal People is featured in the award winning documentary\, Inhabit. Currently\, she is a faculty member for the University of Massachusetts and a research fellow at the MIT media lab. \nDavid Forster\, and his business Forster Soil Management (FSM) provides consulting and other services for commercial agriculture and home gardening\, focusing on economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture\, and improving the nutritional quality of foods\, through a healthy\, mineralized soil. Whether traditional row crops\, grains\, orchards\, vineyards\, pastures\, or just your backyard\, we have the knowledge and tools to balance your soil and maximize healthy growth. \nRay Covino graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2002 with a degree in Natural Resource Management and Engineering with a strong Ecology and Evolutionary Biology background. He started working for NRCS immediately following graduation as a Soil Conservationist in CT. He was introduced to soil health in early 2010. Since then\, he has become obsessed with Soil Health and has been working to promote the message in his county\, Connecticut\, and nationwide. He has held several state workshops for soil health\, soil health field tours\, and is partnering with groups to further the message. He is also on the Soil Health National Cadre and Training Team\, and assists with Soil Health instruction Nationwide.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-nutritious-food-workshop-maximize-garden-abundance-through-soil-mineralization/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T163000
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CREATED:20150630T171325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T171325Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Simple Skiddable Sheds
DESCRIPTION:Learn to design and build rugged yet simple skiddable structures\, with a focus on efficient and effective building. We’ll look at several evolutions and sizes of movable sheds on-site. Next\, we’ll discuss design considerations including building materials\, flexibility\, bracing\, designing for de-construction and re-use\, and motive power available to drag the intended structure. Course participants will then proceed to building a 10’ x 12’ shed frame. We will be building with native rough cut hemlock lumber\, plus native hardwood skids. \n The final product (framed shed) will be made available to purchase by a course participant should it fit their own design needs. Feel free to be in touch prior the course date with SFS if you are interested in the building for full dimensions\, materials pricing\, and to arrange delivery at course completion. \n What do students need to bring to class? – Participants should bring their own tape measure and tool belt if they wish to work in one. \nVisit the Taproot Commons website to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-simple-skiddable-sheds/
LOCATION:Taproot Commons\, 11 Porter Hill Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151003T170000
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CREATED:20150923T170950Z
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SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm Cider Pressing and Harvest Party
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy one last day at the farm pressing cider\, eating homemade donuts and listening to some old-time music. We’ll start the press at ten and you can pre-order seconds apples by the bushel from us. \nIn colonial-era New England\, cider used to rule as the safer alternative to often-tainted water. Hard cider was the drink of choice\, with ciderkin for the youngins. If you love fresh cider\, or are intrigued\, come learn how to make some. You can turn some into hard cider if you are so inclined. If you want to learn even more there’s a great event later in the fall called Cider Days. \nHow to make your cider:\nOrder apples ahead\, and Bring jugs.\nYou can order cider apples with us that we’ll have at the farm for you. You can freeze any extra of the delicious cider you make for later enjoyment. As bees like cider too\, they often come to visit while we are pressing. If you have any allergy to them\, please bring medicine just in case.\nJugs will be available for sale at the farm also. \nORDER CIDER APPLES: 1 bushel apple seconds makes about 2-3 gallons. Order by Tuesday Sept 29. Order here in the form below. \nFUN THINGS TO DO ALL DAY SATURDAY- OPEN TO EVERYONE!\nAside from pressing cider (which you need to preorder for)\, there are fun things to do all day at the farm whenever you stop by… \nEat Fresh Cider Donuts \nCider samples and fresh local cider for sale! \nWinter Squash Varietal and Local Apple Tasting – taste the many delicious winter squash types and find your favorites. Taste the fall selection of apples! \nGet fall produce for cooking and fall decorations like winter squash\, many local apple varieties\, wild gourds\, mini pumpkins\, white pumpkins\, jackolanterns\, decorative and edible popcorn\, and more!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farm-cider-pressing-and-harvest-party/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151003T180000
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SUMMARY:Smiarowski Farm Stand Potatofest
DESCRIPTION:Join Smiarowski Farm Stand for their first annual Potatofest\, a celebration of regional agriculture and the long farming tradition in Sunderland. Guests will have a chance to taste the farm stand’s famous Polish cuisine\, as well as a variety of soups\, french and pumpkin fries\, and regional hot dogs. \nThe festival will also feature a visit from Mr. Potato Head and a variety of games held throughout the day\, including Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe\, a potato-themed version of corn hole and a “Dig-Your-Own-Spuds” event\, where participants will take trowels and try to unearth spuds buried in large troughs.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/smiarowski-farm-stand-potatofest/
LOCATION:Smiarowski Farm Stand\, 320 River Road\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151003T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151003T150000
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CREATED:20150930T004046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150930T004046Z
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SUMMARY:Martin's Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Believe it or not\, fall is here\, so let’s not forget that it is a great time to feed and prepare your garden beds for the nearing winter and the coming spring. \nOur compost is a great soil amendment that will benefit your plant and flower beds in many ways. If it’s grass you’re looking to grow or improve\, our loam and compost mix works great. We also have colored mulches that help compliment your landscape. \nOur Open House\nYou and your family are invited to our Open House on Saturday\, October 3rd\, from 11:00 am till 3:00 pm. There will be hayrides\, pumpkin painting\, and best of all\, a detailed tour of our composting process. As we all play a part in the “going green” movement in Western Mass\, our part at Martin’s Farm is taking organic matter out of the waste stream and converting it into our “Black Gold” in just 13 weeks !!! \nSome of the events at the open house will be … \nKids Crafts with pumpkins\nHayrides about every 20-25 minutes\nA behind the scenes tour of our composting facility\nRefreshments (including warm popcorn)\nSo please stop by for some fun\, education\, and encouragement that Together We ARE Making A Difference right here in Franklin County !!! \nAnd remember you too can ‘Grow Like A Pro’ with Martin’s Farm Compost.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/martins-farm-open-house/
LOCATION:Martin’s Farm Compost and Mulch\, 341 Plain Road\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T180000
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CREATED:20150908T175519Z
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SUMMARY:Mineral Hills Winery 5th Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Mineral Hills Winery for our 5th anniversary party. Again this year featuring the band 91 South (most of the musicians who have come to play at this event at the winery for the last fours years). We will have the Bistro Bus back to sell their great food. You will get a logo wine glass\, five one ounce pours and have a great time enjoying the music\, food and friends. Come help us celebrate another year of wine and fun! \nTickets in advance $15.00 at the door $20.00 (if any are available on the day of the event) \nBring lawn chairs if you choose. Please don’t bring in alcohol\, we are only licensed for our wines (and there will plenty of that available).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mineral-hills-winery-5th-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Mineral Hills Winery\,  592 Sylvester Road\, Florence
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150916T174306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150916T180110Z
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SUMMARY:Women & Food Writing with Jane Roy Brown
DESCRIPTION:… Fall Workshop on the Farm … \nWomen & Food ~ Writing About Our Complicated Relationship with Sustenance  \na workshop with writer Jane Roy Brown \nSunday\, October 4th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. \n$55 including lunch\, $45 BYO food; sliding scale upon request \nRegister here or call the farm! \n\n“It seems to me that our three basic needs\, for food and security and love\, are so mixed and mingled and entwined that we cannot straightly think of one without the others. So it happens that when I write of hunger\, I am really writing about love and the hunger for it\, and warmth and the love of it and the hunger for it… and then the warmth and richness and fine reality of hunger satisfied… and it is all one.” — M.F.K. Fisher\, The Art of Eating \n\nFisher brilliantly sums up the primal female entanglement with food. But that relationship plays out differently for each of us-not only in terms of our bodies\, but our core values as well. Food lies at the nexus of nature and nurture\, at the center of self and home and community. \n\nJoin writer Jane Roy Brown for a day of writing together using prompts to explore our personal connections to food-growing it\, cooking it\, eating it\, sharing it. No writing experience is required. \n\nA farm-fresh meal of salad greens\, polenta pie\, and fruit cups will be served for lunch. \n\nWorkshop Itinerary  \nIntroductions & Writing ~ 10 to 12 \n\nTour of Bug Hill Farm’s gardens & shop ~ 12 to 12:30 \n\nFarm luncheon ~ 12:45 to 2 \n\nWriting ~ 2:15 to 4 \n\nJane Roy Brown is an author\, writer\, editor\, and now a passionate writing workshop leader. She feels called to the work of helping others tell the stories of their lives because throughout her life\, stories have liberated and empowered her\, giving her life meaning.\nThroughout her writing career\, she has met many people who voiced the desire to write. When she offered encouragement\, most of them replied\, “I wouldn’t know how to begin writing.” With them in mind\, Jane launched The Heart of Story in 2012.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-food-writing-with-jane-roy-brown/
LOCATION:Bug Hill Farm\, Ashfield\, MA\, 01330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151004T160000
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CREATED:20151002T180313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151002T180313Z
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SUMMARY:Valley Food Swap
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a glorious summer in gardens and farms all around the Valley\, and now it’s time to take a break from harvesting\, canning\, fermenting\, and whatever else you’ve got going on so we can celebrate the harvest together! Bring your jam\, kimchee\, seeds\, tinctures\, plants\, baked goods\, anything you’ve got too much of\, anything you’re really proud of\, and swap it with your neighbors! \n\nNeed a reminder on how it all works? Visit our website for more information\, or email us at valleyfoodswap@gmail.com. \nPlease RSVP here so we know how many people to expect\, and so we can be in touch if weather necessitates a date change. \nStay connected: we’re on Facebook\, too!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/valley-food-swap/
LOCATION:Brookfield Farm\, Hulst Rd\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150723T010845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150723T010931Z
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SUMMARY:Farm to the Table Dinners - Culinary Adventures Served in Fresh Air
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 October 4 – The Beeline Ramblers \nMenu: \nAppetizers\nPotato Leek & Kale Soup served in Bread Bowls\nRainbow Tomatoes with a Freshly Herbed Marinade \nDinner \nRoasted Root Vegetables\nBrussel Sprouts Skewered with Herbed Infused Oil\nButternut Squash Spinach Lasagna\nRoasted Pork Tenderloin with an Apple\, Onion\, Garlic Gravy \nChef’s Choice Assorted Breads \nDesserts\nApple Cider Float with Cinnamon Ice Cream\nPumpkin Pie Cupcakes with Ginger Whipped Cream \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. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-the-table-dinners-culinary-adventures-served-in-fresh-air/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151010T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151010T160000
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CREATED:20151001T164344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151001T164344Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Sheep Shearing
DESCRIPTION:Winterberry Farm will hold its semi-annual sheep shearing\, fiber celebration and open farm day\, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nBecause they’re changing to a fall shearing system for most of the flock\, Gwen Hinman the shearer will begin earlier\, about 10 a.m. She’ll be shearing about 25\, working until about noon. \nFiber demonstrations will start after shearing. Weaving\, spinning on spindle and wheel\, needle felting and fleece skirting and washing will be shown. A herding demonstration by one of the farm’s border collies will take place at the end of the day. \nLots of farm-grown fiber will be displayed and available for sale throughout the day. Raw fleece — washed\, dyed\, roving — and our soft mill spun yarn\, hand-dyed here at the farm. Angora from the bunnies and mohair from the colored angora goats as well. The farm’s animals (sheep\, goats\, rabbits; ducks\, geese and guineas) will be available for greeting all day. \nLamb and duck are available for take home cooking and other food for sampling.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winter-sheep-shearing/
LOCATION:Winterberry Farm\, 340 Wilson Hill Road\, Colrain\, MA\, 01340
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T130000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Making Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Herbal medicine is the people’s medicine! Learn how you can welcome common\, locally prolific herbs into your life and stock up your medicine cabinet in this experiential\, introductory workshop. Students will learn to confidently identify four different plants ready to harvest late fall. We will discuss several different medicine making techniques in class including tinctures\, vinegars\, syrups\, fermentation\, and decoctions. This workshop will include wild-crafting fundamentals\, medicinal actions\, edibility\, and folk lore of each plant discussed. We will focus on tonic herbs most people will benefit from incorporating in their health routines such as dandelion\, burdock\, yellow dock\, & angelica. \nPreparations we will make include:\nBurdock and Dandelion Root Java\nBitters Aperitif\nStrong Blood Syrup\nDeep Roots Kimchi (burdock\, sunchokes\, ginger\, and tumeric) \nBring 2 of your own 8oz. jars and a $10 materials fee if you would like to take home the medicines we make in class. \nTaught by Carly Leusner of Acorn Kitchen\nCarly has studied herbalism and wild food cookery for close to a decade\, both formally and as an integrated\, vital part of her daily life. Carly completed a 2-year clinical herbalism training with Chris Marano at the Clearpath School of Herbal Study. She has also studied with Sage Mauer at the Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education\, master herbalist Susun Weed\, and is currently studying with whole foods chef Alice Cozzolino. She holds a B.A. in Ethnobotany from Hampshire College. Carly co-founded and runs Acorn Kitchen\, a wild food and medicine educational cooperative in 2011. She always looks forward to the next moment she can dance around the stove and share the joy of eating handmade food and medicines with others.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-making-medicine/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery Homestead\, 63 Bradford Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150630T171540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T171540Z
UID:14938-1444471200-1444494600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Complete Pig Butchering
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to skin\, dress\, quarter and further butcher hoofed animals! In this workshop\, we’ll take apart two heritage breed pigs. Learn about butchering\, charcuterie and anatomy as we transform a whole\, noble cousin of ours into food for us humans. All parts of the animal will be used\, including organ meats\, bones and blood. Lastly\, we will learn to use the sinew for string\, hooves for glue. Folks will be expected to roll their sleeves and participate. All this will be done\, of course\, in the respectful context of interdependence. \n Do students need to bring anything special? – Clothes that can get messy and a sharp knife. \nVisit the Taproot Commons website to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-complete-pig-butchering/
LOCATION:Taproot Commons\, 11 Porter Hill Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150908T174810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T175309Z
UID:16130-1444572000-1444586400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Just Roots Fall Farm Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our annual Fall Farm Festival! Experience the magic of the fall with demonstrations\, workshops\, vendors\, community potluck\, live music\, and fun for all ages! We can’t wait to see you there! \nEvents\n\nKids Arts and Crafts Tent\nHorse Drawn Hay Rides\n\nRoy Nilson returns with his draft horses\n\n\nPumpkin Carving\n\nFor all ages\n\n\nLive Performances\n\n(To be announced)\n\n\nLearning Opportunities\n\nBlacksmithing Demonstration :: Ted Hinman\nCobb Oven Pizza Making Demonstration :: Felix Lufkin\nFarm Tour :: Andy Grant\nFall Wild Edibles Workshop :: Felix Lufkin\nHerbal Medicine Harvest\, Give-Away and Demonstration :: Leslie Chaison\nNature and Ecology Walk :: Ted Watt\nPig Talk :: Jessica Van Steensburg\nStone Sculpture Demonstration :: Tim de Christopher\n\n\nFood & Beverage\n\nFall produce from the Greenfield Community Farm\nFree samples of Just Soup (Soup will also be for available for sale)\nWe have six recipes in production; sign up for the Soup CSA!\nFood Truck — Wheelhouse Farm\nBeer Garden — Lefty’s Brewing Company\n\n\nVendors\n\nKettle of Hawks Herbal Apothecary\nThistle Hill Soaps\nEarth’s Touch Natural Beauty Products\n\n\nInformation Tables\n\nRECOVER Project and The People’s Medicine Clinic\n\n\nCampfire (depending on the weather)\n\nFor more information\, contact annie@justroots.org. We hope to see you one the farm!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-fall-farm-festival-2/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20151005T224220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T202745Z
UID:16557-1444759200-1444766400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Forum: High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) and Poultry
DESCRIPTION:Attention poultry producers and backyard poultry owners: the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) will host an informational forum on High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) on Tuesday\, October 13\, 2015 at 6 pm in the MDAR conference room\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4.\, Amherst. \nPresenters: Dr. Lorraine O’Connor\, MDAR Chief Veterinarian Health Officer\, Dr. Lauren Harris & Lech Szkudlarek\, USDA – APHIS. \nMDAR & APHIS are seeking to educate poultry owners about the risk HPAI poses to their birds in hopes that owners will take every precaution to prevent their flocks from being exposed. Additionally\, we want poultry owners to understand what will happen if their flock becomes infected. \nFind FAQs about Avian Flu here.\nFind more information about how to protect your flock here. \nQuestions specifically about your bird’s health should be directed to Esther Wegman\, Animal Health\, 617- 626-1795. \nRSVP or question about the forum to Julia Grimaldi\, 617-626-1763.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forum-high-path-avian-influenza-hpai-and-poultry/
LOCATION:MDAR Amherst Office\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150908T233814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T233814Z
UID:16151-1444813200-1444834800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Extending the Season’s Harvest: Growing Vegetables for Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to extend the season’s harvest to enjoy your own garden greens throughout the late fall and early spring months. Consider growing under cover in an unheated structure and learn techniques necessary for a four-season harvest. Following the lecture\, Pete Salinetti will lead a field study to Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham\, MA.  Cost: $60
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/extending-the-seasons-harvest-growing-vegetables-for-four-seasons/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151014T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150918T172202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150923T172345Z
UID:16423-1444843800-1444852800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Starting a Food Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Starting a Food Business Workshop \nBrought to you by SCORE Western Mass & \nthe Western MA Food Processing Center \nFood Business Development Specialist\, Nico Lustig\, will present a step by step process for making your food business dreams a reality. This special workshop will be offered to a live audience in West Springfield\, in a room wired for broadcasting and taping.  The technology will allow for the presentation will be simultaneously broadcast to locations in Northampton\, Greenfield and Pittsfield. Plan to join any one of the 4 locations as each location will be hosted with a SCORE mentor who would distribute any handouts and collect questions for the presentation in real time. \nThis is a great opportunity for you to learn about the food processing center\, without traveling too far from your home. \n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/starting-a-food-business-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nico":MAILTO:nicol@fccdc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151019
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20151007T225030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151007T225030Z
UID:16577-1445040000-1445212799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Two Day Biochar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Biochar is yet another tool in the toolbox of regenerative agriculture! In the last two decades\, Biochar has and is receiving more attention of its benefits to agriculture and of its other uses. This Biochar 2-day Workshop with Gary Gilmore will have both a lecture component and a hands-on component\, where attendees will learn how to make an efficient and easy to build Biochar burner\, produce biochar during the 2-day Workshop\, and learn of a variety of uses of biochar\, from producing fuel\, to run engines and heat greenhouses\, to producing wood vinegar\, and more! Whether you are a novice or have some experience\, this Biochar 2-day Workshop is for every one! Learning to make biochar on site\, for your farms\, fields\, and gardens\, is a wonderfully inexpensive soil amendment\, with much potential benefit to receive! \nOther Information:\n* There will be a Potluck Lunch\, thus please consider bringing a dish to share.\n* Used barrels to make and bring home your own biochar burner are available at a cost of $10 per barrel.\n* Please register early to secure your spot.\n* This Biochar 2-day Workshop with Gary Gilmore is brought to you by the Bionutrient Food Association \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/two-day-biochar-workshop/
LOCATION:Kittredge Farm\, 24 Hillsville Road\, North Brookfield\, MA\, 01535\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151019
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20151015T173557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151015T173614Z
UID:16698-1445040000-1445212799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Weekend - Valley View Farm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/16698/
LOCATION:Valley View Farm\, 16 Walpole Road\, Haydenville\, MA\, 01039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151017T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20151008T173638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151008T173638Z
UID:16595-1445079600-1445097600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Pumpkin Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/harvest-moon-pumpkin-festival/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150317T171245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150608T165310Z
UID:13592-1445083200-1445095800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Your Own Herbal Bitters & Cordials with Jade Alicandro Mace
DESCRIPTION:Lately\, herbal bitters and cordials are all the rage — and with good reason!  They are an alluring intersection of medicine and drink\, and can be skillfully blended to taste delicious and impart health. In this class recipes will be given and preparations will be demoed. Leave with the skills and inspiration to make your own medicine and incorporate these healthful beverages into your everyday life! Please register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/making-your-own-herbal-bitters-cordials-with-jade-alicandro-mace/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151019
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150916T173321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150916T173321Z
UID:16379-1445126400-1445212799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:5k for Farmland
DESCRIPTION:ENTRY FEES\n$23 pre-registration (online or received by Friday\, October 16\n$45 family (2 adults & 2 children under 18) \n$25 race day registration\n$15 college students with valid ID \nNO BABY STROLLERS OR DOGS!\nSorry\, our insurance policy prohibits both.\nJogging strollers are OK but need to start at back and stay to side. \nONLINE REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5k-for-farmland/
LOCATION:West Street Common\, West Street Common\, Hadley\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20151016T155453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151016T155453Z
UID:16705-1445158800-1445194800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Outlook Farm Pumpkin Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pig Roast and BBQ Noon-3pm\nEnjoy a plate of BBQ with all the Fix’ins for $12.00- a plate includes choice of meat\, cold salad\, baked beans\, corn bread and soda or water. Also available is an ala carte of individual items: each meat choice is $6.00 Roasted Pork\, BBQ Country Style Ribs\, Sweet or Hot Sausage (Grilled Onions and Peppers). Hot dogs- $3.00\, Cold Salad- $3.00\, Baked Beans $3.00\, Corn Bread- $1.00. \nCommunity Tag and Craft Sale 9am-3pm\nEveryone is welcome to come and bring their treasures to sell\, $10 charge to set up\, provide your own table. Call 413-529-9388 or email us at outlookfarm@yahoo.com to sign up and sell! \nLive Music 1pm- 3pm\nIce Cream Shak Open 12pm-7pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/outlook-farm-pumpkin-festival/
LOCATION:Outlook Farm\, 136 Main Road\, Westhampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151022T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20151008T191005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151008T191005Z
UID:16617-1445535000-1445542200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:National Food Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/national-food-day-celebration/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Cathedral  Bishop Marshall Center\, Elliot Street Entrance\, 260 State Street\,\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20151014T131418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151014T131418Z
UID:16681-1445592600-1445599800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Day Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:The official public release of draft MA Food Systems Plan! Come be part of the official presentation and an interactive Q and A activity \nThe MA Food Plan will be available at www.mafoodplan.org for comments.  More than 1\,000 people have been involved so far\, with input from growers\, food processors\, consumers\, food and agricultural organizations and advocates. \nThe Massachusetts Food Policy Council with support from MDAR and the MAPC has facilitated the development of the draft MA Food Plan in collaboration with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission\, Franklin Regional Council of Government\, and the Massachusetts Workforce Alliance. \nThis event will continue with another engaging event with “Let’s Talk about Food” (12 – 1 PM) at the Boston Public Market Kitchen. \n\nRSVP at rose.arruda@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-day-kickoff/
LOCATION:State House 2nd floor Grand Stair Case and Nurses Hall
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150603T182041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150603T182041Z
UID:14486-1445680800-1445686200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solidarity Saturday Tour and Market
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 to share and enjoy the abundance of our solar powered farmstand and more conversation.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solidarity-saturday-tour-and-market/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151024T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T010235
CREATED:20150918T171613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150918T181336Z
UID:16419-1445684400-1445698800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Day - "Toward a Greener Diet"
DESCRIPTION:October 24\, 2015 11 am – 3 pm YMCA in Greenfield\nFood Day inspires Americans to change their diets\, our food policies\, and to take action to solve food-related problems in our communities at  the local\, state\, and national level. \nThis annual event involves some of the  country’s most prominent food movement leaders\,  including chefs\, farmers\,doctors\, teachers\, and \nparents. In 2015\, Food Day will have a focus on greener diets  as a way to address both health and environmental issues.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-day-toward-a-greener-diet/
LOCATION:Greenfield YMCA\, 451 Main St\, Greenfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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