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 […]
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In partnership with the Office of Congressman James McGovern, Community Action of the Franklin, Hampshire and North Quabbin Regions, Massachusetts Food Banks, and social service and hunger advocacy organizations across the state, we invite you to save the date for Food for Good: Cultivating Sustainable Solutions to Hunger in Massachusetts, a statewide conference on hunger […] Registration is now open for the third annual Yale Food Systems Symposium: a student-led collaboration between Yale Law School, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale School of Public Health, and Yale College. |
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Pick out your very own pumpkin and carve a jack o' lantern! The perfect activity to celebrate fall and a great Halloween decoration. Enjoy hot apple cider and donuts throughout the day! |
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Holyoke Community College Culinary Arts and Pioneer Valley Culinary Associates ACF Chapter of Western Massachusetts will be hosting a farmer's festival this coming Sunday, November 1, 11-3, in lower parking lot J at HCC as part of this year's "One Campus, One Theme -- Food" initiative. The festival will include fresh produce and items for display and […]
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Making dairy ferments at home is a delicious, fun and cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet, and make lactose more digestable. In this class we will cover how to make yogurt, kefir & simple fresh cheeses. We will make yogurt, kefir and one simple cheese. Taste our homemade dairy ferments during class! If […]
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The Idea We're setting the table this fall for a new kind of on-farm dinner. On November 1st, we're serving our first feast in the field: a sit-down multi-course meal featuring Brookfield Farm's own food, served in the very fields where the food was grown and raised. We're bringing the Wheelhouse Farm Truck into a […] |
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Historical Lecture Series Where the Heart Is: What it means to be home Artist and storyteller Jacqueline Cooper will present a multi-media look at two farm families, neighbors for eight generations, who played together, shared chores, equipment, and strategies. With images, voices from the past, and music you will experience a tight-knit family come to […] |
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Come down to the Wagon Wheel for our Oktoberfest dinner! We are partnering with Lefty's Brewing Company and have a great meal planned, paired with Lefty's brews. The Lefty's crew will be on site to WOW you with their beer expertise! $35/person for 4 courses with 4 beers Reserve your place today- call 413-863-8210!
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Mix, match or enjoy our selected pairings! An interactive event designed to feature a variety of wines and complimentary foods. Our wine tastings will introduce you to the seasonal changes that influence our menus along the creativity and scope of our culinary interests. This event is an opportunity to explore our extensive wine list, socialize, […]
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In this program we will cover some of the basics in making maple syrup for beginners and hobbyists. From tapping the tree to packaging the final sweet product there are many things that can go wrong. We will talk about the tools used and how to best use them. We will cover how to reduce […] |
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Fiber enthusiasts are coming together for the fifth annual Fiber Festival of New England, Nov. 7 & 8 in the Mallary Complex at Eastern States Exposition. Hours are, Sat., 9am – 5pm and Sun., 9am – 3pm. The event, co-produced by the Exposition and the New England Sheep and Wool Growers Association, promotes the use of wool […] CiderDays is a community event celebrating all things apples in Franklin County, Massachusetts. 2015 marks the 21st year of this event and there will be two days of orchard tours, cidermaking and tastings, workshops and much more. CiderDays is for all who love apples, fresh or hard cider, apple cuisine, apple orchards or just being […]
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Explore the important relationship between plants and soil. Learn about the structure and function of woody-plant root systems as well as the practical aspects of when and how best to water and fertilize trees and shrubs. Examine the all-important contribution that soil microorganisms make to the nutrition and survival of plants. Cost: $25
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SKILLFAIR is a celebration of re-skilling and the modern maker. The day features a variety of food & craft competitions judged by makers who value creativity, ingenuity & radical combinations as well as tradition, technique & quality. |
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Save time and reduce your admissions wait time. You’ll purchase a ticket on our online payment site. Print and bring your barcoded ticketed to enter the maze through the express line. By pre-purchasing your ticket to the Zombie Night Patrol, you’ll select the time for your admission to this attraction. Space on the paintball wagon […] |
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An opportunity for parents and their children to explore the craft of cooking in a no pressure setting utilizing ingredients and utensils safe and accessible to kids. Classes will be structured so as to provide ample opportunities for children to be involved in most of the preparation, but may require parental supervision when it comes […] |
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NESAWG's annual It Takes a Region Conference brings together farm and food practitioners across the 12-state Northeast region to learn, debate, collaborate, and innovate ideas and solutions to critical food systems issues. We are honored to welcome Shirley Sherrod as the keynote speaker at this year's Conference.Ms. Sherrod, a longtime civil rights activist and advocate for food justice […] |
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Gardening the Community's Annual Pancake Breakfast and Harvest Fundraiser is around the corner on November 14th! Join Gardening the Community for a morning of delicious pancakes, good music and a great time. Come, have breakfast, and bring your friends and family. We hope to see you there! If you've come before, you might know that we’re […]
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A very special workshop with noted author, ecologist and gifted teacher Tom Wessels. Walking through forest and fields, you’ll learn to read a landscape by gleaning evidence that frames stories from the past. Tom generously offers this inspiring workshop as a benefit for Seeds of Solidarity. Sliding Scale, $30-$40. Pre-registration recommended, space limited. Email solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org […] |
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Whether you love the taste, the health benefits, or both, brewing your own probiotic soft drinks at home is a fun, delicious & cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet. This class will cover how to make kombucha, water kefir & wild-fermented sodas at home. You will sample our homebrewed beverages and learn how […] |
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At the Arts Block, Downtown Greenfield Guest Speaker - Katie Stebbins, Assistant Secretary - Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MA Executive Office of Housing and Economic Dev. Hear stories from local entrepreneurs are that are innovating and stimulating our local economy Taste some new delicacies from FCCDC clients Drink local fermented beverages (and […]
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The Franklin County Community Development Corp will be hosting their annual meeting on November 17th! Come listen to out guest speaker – Katie Stebbins, Assistant Secretary of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Mass Executive Office of Housing and Economic Dev. Catering will be provoded by Elmer’s, our 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year, as well as delicious […] |
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Join us for Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts’ fundraiser, the 6th Annual Local Craft Brewfest, at our new location on the Boston harbor at Cruiseport Boston. Local Craft Brewfest is New England’s largest celebration of exclusively local spirits, craft beer and artisan beverages. We’ll have unlimited tasting of over 120 brews, with 60 types local […] |
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Based on The Seed Garden, a new book published in conjunction with Seed Savers Exchange, writer and editor Lee Buttala shares his knowledge of garden-scale seed saving. Members $30; Nonmembers $35
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The Hilltown Seed Saving Network is pleased to announce its fourth annual Seed Exchange! Learn to save your own garden seed, get answers to your seed saving questions, and exchange seed that you've saved with your friends and neighbors! Please note that you don't have to bring seed to come to this event. We welcome […] |
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The Autumn Market is coming right up! come stock up for Thanksgiving, shop for the holidays, enjoy live music and have fun! The Shelburne Falls Farmers Market is located at the corner of Main and Water Streets in Shelburne Falls. Starting on May 23rd-October 30th we are open from 2:00-6:30pm every Friday rain or shine. It […] |
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Mix, match or enjoy our selected pairings! An interactive event designed to feature a variety of wines and complimentary foods. Our wine tastings will introduce you to the seasonal changes that influence our menus along the creativity and scope of our culinary interests. This event is an opportunity to explore our extensive wine list, socialize, […] |
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Join the New England Felting Supply to make a uniquely New England gift for yourself or others. Participants will be felting and constructing a very durable log carrier from local wools. To decorate the carrier, we’ve purchased 12 sets of heavy woolen quilt squares made at the famous Johnson Woolen mill in Vermont. Each student will choose one […] Leyden Glen Farm's first ever open farmhouse and open studio event is this weekend. Mark and Julia will be selling our farm-raised lamb - perfect for holiday meals. Here's what Kristin has been making and will be selling at the Open Farmhouse Event: Handmade colorful pottery Handsewn Linen Dishtowels - Exclusive designs by Kristen Oil Paintings Handpainted Lampshades […] Eastern States Exposition’s Storrowton Village Museum will present Yuletide at Storrowton, Dec. 5 & 6, 11am to 4pm, in West Springfield, Mass. This free winter festival brings the community together to celebrate the holidays with traditional Yuletide activities, entertainment and shopping in the historic Village. Decorated through the generosity of area garden clubs, florists and designers, […] |