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SUMMARY:Low-Tech Winter Gardening: Tools\, Tactics\, and Principals
DESCRIPTION:This is a practical\, inspiring\, basic-level primer on winter growing techniques (“keeping food alive”) using cold-hardy cultivars\, aggressive timing\, propagational ingenuity and (high and low tunnel) “hoophouses”. The workshop is probably appropriate for backyard growers\, “wannabes”\, and small farmers\, alike… \nThis hands-on\, Sunday morning class\, presented by Laughing Dog Farm manager Danny Botkin\, will focus on the practical details of cold weather horticulture/gardening\, including (high and low) hoophouse construction\, management\, winter crop selection\, radical compost/soil building\, cold weather harvesting and processing tips\, plus a demonstration of “guerrilla” cookery\, (and a shared\, vegetarian farm lunch!) There will also be a demonstration of LDF’s homemade\, pipe (EMT conduit) bender\, used for making low-tunnel\, steel “hoops”. Participants are invited to return to LDF at their convenience to bend their own hoops. Suggested donation\, $25-$45… RSVP @ 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/low-tech-winter-gardening-tools-tactics-and-principals/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Pork Butchery Class at Sutter Meats
DESCRIPTION:The perfect gift for the aspiring butcher in your family\, Sutter Meats Saturday afternoon Pork Fabrication Class is an interactive demonstration with Terry. He will break one side of a locally sourced pig\, field all of your questions\, identify and discuss the attributes of each cut of meat and give pointers on how to best prepare them. In addition to instruction on seam butchery technique and whole muscle utilization\, each student will take home a generous supply of mixed pork cuts. To ensure the best possible experience\, this will be an intimate class limited to six students. \nThe class will last two hours\, from 1-3pm and cost $100. This price includes instruction and pork for you to cook at home. Please call the store at (413)727-3409 to reserve your spot\, as these classes fill up quickly!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pork-butchery-class-at-sutter-meats/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:2016 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Organic Farming Association\, Massachusetts Chapter (NOFA/Mass) invites you to their 29th Annual Winter Conference – with 70 workshops on topics like crop production\, farm management\, health\, homesteading\, livestock\, beekeeping\, policy\, skill building\, infrastructure\, soil\, urban/backyard gardening\, organic land care\, and more. \nBen Burkett\, family farmer and coordinator of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives\, leads the all-day seminar\, keynote\, and post-conference dinner. \nIt’s fun for the whole family! The teen and children’s conferences provide a lively\, interactive educational experience. Hands-on\, do-it-yourself workshops keep children and teens active and engaged. \nTo register and for information\, visit www.nofamass.org/events/wc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2016-nofa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Low-Tech Winter Gardening - Tools\, Tactics\, and Principles
DESCRIPTION:This is a practical\, inspiring\, basic-level primer on winter growing techniques (“keeping food alive”) using cold-hardy cultivars\, aggressive timing\, propagational ingenuity and (high and low tunnel) “hoophouses”. The workshop is probably appropriate for backyard growers\, “wannabes”\, and small farmers\, alike… \nThis hands-on\, Sunday morning class\, presented by Laughing Dog Farm manager Danny Botkin\, will focus on the practical details of cold weather horticulture/gardening\, including (high and low) hoophouse construction\, management\, winter crop selection\, radical compost/soil building\, cold weather harvesting and processing tips\, plus a demonstration of “guerrilla” cookery\, (and a shared\, vegetarian farm lunch!) There will also be a demonstration of LDF’s homemade\, pipe (EMT conduit) bender\, used for making low-tunnel\, steel “hoops”. Participants are invited to return to LDF at their convenience to bend their own hoops. Suggested donation\, $25-$45… RSVP @ 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-low-tech-winter-gardening-tools-tactics-and-principles/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Pork Butchery Class at Sutter Meats
DESCRIPTION:The perfect gift for the aspiring butcher in your family\, Sutter Meats Saturday afternoon Pork Fabrication Class is an interactive demonstration with Terry. He will break one side of a locally sourced pig\, field all of your questions\, identify and discuss the attributes of each cut of meat and give pointers on how to best prepare them. In addition to instruction on seam butchery technique and whole muscle utilization\, each student will take home a generous supply of mixed pork cuts. To ensure the best possible experience\, this will be an intimate class limited to six students. \nThe class will last two hours\, from 1-3pm and cost $100. This price includes instruction and pork for you to cook at home. Please call the store at (413)727-3409 to reserve your spot\, as these classes fill up quickly!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pork-butchery-class-at-sutter-meats-2/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160124T140000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Cultured Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Making dairy ferments at home is a delicious\, fun and cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet\, and make lactose more digestible. 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! \nRegister here \nTaught by Melody\, Co-Founder of The Haberdashery.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-cultured-dairy-2/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160131T120000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Probiotic Beverages
DESCRIPTION: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 to make your own\, hands-on. \nRegister here \nTaught by Melody\, Co-Founder of The Haberdashery.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-probiotic-beverages-2/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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