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SUMMARY:Hampshire Community Energy Co-op Dinner Club
DESCRIPTION:Please join the hampshire Community Energy Co-op and guest David Bollier\, author of Think Like a Commoner: A Short Introduction to The Life of the Commons for the February Hampshire CEC Dinner Club\, where David will read a bit from the book and give a brief talk on the commons. \nCooperatives like Co-op Power are part of the commons\, but what are “the commons?” As Mr. Bollier’s website puts it: \nThe commons is…. \n\nA social system for the long-term stewardship of resources that preserves shared values and community identity.\n\n\nA self-organized system by which communities manage resources (both depletable and and replenishable) with minimal or no reliance on the Market or State.\n\n\nThe wealth that we inherit or create together and must pass on\, undiminished or enhanced\, to our children. Our collective wealth includes the gifts of nature\, civic infrastructure\, cultural works and traditions\, and knowledge.\n\n\nA sector of the economy (and life!) that generates value in ways that are often taken for granted – and often jeopardized by the Market-State.\n\nAccording to the website\, the book: \n“…(explains) the rich history and promising future of the commons — an ageless paradigm of cooperation and fairness that is re-making our world. With graceful prose and dozens of fascinating examples\, David Bollier describes the quiet revolution that is pioneering practical new forms of self-governance and production controlled by people themselves.” \nThe February Dinner Club will be at 6 pm on Sunday\, February 7th\, 2016 at Panda East\, 103 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA. Appetizers are on us\, guests cover their meals and drinks. See their menu on their website here: http://panda-east.com/menu.htm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampshire-community-energy-co-op-dinner-club/
LOCATION:Panda East\, 103 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160210
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Soil and Nutrition Conference
DESCRIPTION:Many of us readily accept this oft-repeated statement\, but if we unravel it\, how much is actually known about the interrelationships and dependencies between soil health\, crop health and human health? \nThe 5th Annual 2016 Soil & Nutrition Conference will gather farmers\, researchers\, nutritionists and food system advocates for a multidisciplinary conversation exploring the potential to improve food quality through regenerative agriculture that builds soil\, crop and ecosystem health. We will explore how soil health and crop quality are interrelated\, and how a renewed focus on the food qualities that industrial agriculture forgot – flavor and nutrition – can help drive transformation with important societal benefits. \nThere are 10 plenary sessions and 16 workshops\, over two jam-packed days of February 8 & 9\, 2016\, with a pre-conference on February 7\, 2016. \nHighlights at the 2016 Soil & Nutrition Conference include: \n\nFarmer as Healer: High Quality Food as a Game Changer in Healthcare\n• Mid-Season “Corrections”: A Guide to Foliar Spraying\n• Epigenetics and the Science of Nutrition and Lifestyle Change\n• Regenerative Biological Farming on a Shoestring Budget\n• The Pre-Harvest Quality Equation: The Roles of Genetics\, Environment & Management\n• Flavor as Nutritional Guide – What Your Body Knows That You Don’t!\n• A Phytochemical Primer: Role of Plant Secondary Compounds in Plant and Human Health\n• Optimizing Nutrient Intake Through Cultivation of the Gut Microbiome\n\nTo learn more and register\, please visit the Soil and Nutrition Conference webpage.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5th-annual-soil-and-nutrition-conference/
LOCATION:Kripalu Center\, 57 Interlaken Road\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160210T193000
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SUMMARY:Tasting and Entrepreneur Talk with Artifact Cider
DESCRIPTION:Come check out the hard cider company in your backyard. Join Artifact Cider Project and the Springfield Young Professionals Society (YPS) for an entrepreneur spotlight talk and hard cider tasting. \nHear from Jake Mazar\, the co-founder of Artifact\, about what inspired him to move from the corporate consulting world to hard cider. You will also have a chance to learn about and taste Artifact’s delicious ciders made from local Western Massachusetts apples\, as well as sample various cheeses and fresh apples. \nTicket purchase includes: \n\nA 22oz bottle of cider to take home\nAn Artifact pint glass to enjoy the cider\nGuided cider\, apple\, and cheese tasting\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tasting-and-entrepreneur-talk-with-artifact-cider/
LOCATION:Artifact Cider\, 270 Albany Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205616
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Secrets of Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Selecting and saving heirlooms and other “open pollinated” seed allows growers\, large and small\, to preserve\, adapt\, share and improve the most delicious\, diverse and exceptional cultivars\, year after year\, generation after generation\, while simultaneously strengthening local food security and regional food “webs”. \nThis basic level\, hands-on class\, by farmer Danny Botkin\, will dive into the fertile and inspiring field of “seed saving” by zeroing in on the “easy ones”: the lettuces\, the beans\, peas\, tomatoes and various flower species which can be effectively saved by diligent “gleaning”\, cleaning\, drying and storing at the proper stage(s). We’ll also explore simple methods to isolate\, select and otherwise “guerrilla-gather” seeds of brassicas\, other greens\, alliums\, and even some cucurbits (squashes\, etc.)\, without complicated or expensive intervention. The class will also include information on early-season seed starting\, soil/compost making and other “low-heat”\, growing ideas\, ideal for micro-farms or backyard gardens. \nParticipants will go home newly stoked about seeds\, seed saving and with several\, valuable\, heirloom samples to grow and save. The workshop includes a farm tour and hot soup and bread. Suggested donation: $25-$45 (No one turned away). RSVP/directions 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-secrets-of-saving/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205616
CREATED:20160106T224008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T224008Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Liqueurs and Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:During class we will mix up 3 different infused spirits (gin\, lavender liqueur + 1 surprise)\, taste them\, and mix them into 3 delicious rounds of cocktails. Bring your sweetie for a fun Valentine’s date! \n(Yes\, we will be consuming alcohol during this class–please attend responsibly!) \nRegister here \nTaught by Melody & Chris Figge\, Co-Founders of The Haberdashery
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-liqueurs-and-cocktails/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Little Brook Farm Camp
DESCRIPTION:Little Brook Farm Camp takes place on a small family farm in Sunderland. The farm owner and camp director is a DOE certified educator and Registered Nurse. Children at camp will have the opportunity to learn about livestock and sustainable agriculture in a hands-on program.  Animals include sheep\, goats\, pigs\, horses\, llamas\, ducks\, turkeys and chickens. Campers start each day by helping with morning chores\, such as feeding the animals and collecting eggs. We also offer crafts and other outdoor activities. On hot days we almost always fire up the sprinklers and the homemade slip and slide! \nFebruary Vacation Camp: Feb 15-19 \nApril Vacation Camp: April 18 – 22 \nSummer Camps:\n\nJune 27 – July 1\nJuly 4 – July 8\n\n\nCamp day runs from 9 AM to 3 PM. \nCampers are ages 6 – 12 \nCamp fees are $250/week. \n\nSign up early as space is limited to 8-12 campers \nCall Kristen Whittle 413-665-3802 or email her to see what we have for openings. Ask to be added to the mailing list\, and be the first each year to get the new camp dates. Be sure to visit us online  www.littlebrookfarm.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/little-brook-farm-camp/
LOCATION:Little Brook Farm\, 334 Russell Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160218T210000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Root Hog or Die
DESCRIPTION:The New Salem Agricultural Commission begins its 2016 educational workshop series with a viewing of the film Root Hot or Die on February 18th at 6:30 pm at the New Salem Library. The presentation will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Rawn Fulton. \nAbout the Film:\nFrom early Colonial times\, the rural hilltowns of New England have been home to generations of dairy farmers. They earned their living through a remarkably varied combination of seasonal activities and incessant daily chores — maple sugaring\, plowing\, planting\, cultivating\, haying\, logging\, clearing fields\, building stone walls\, mending fences\, harvesting crops\, cutting\, splitting and stacking firewood\, breeding\, doctoring\, trading and slaughtering their cattle\, pigs\, sheep\, chickens and horses; while also daily milking & feeding their herds\, mucking stalls\, cooking\, cleaning\, tending home fires and raising their families. \nAll the while they supported each other in tightly knit communities sustained by shared values\, mutual needs\, and respect for the land. \nWhen Jefferson envisioned the citizenry essential for the success of America’s experiment in democracy\, these were very possibly the type of agrarian people he well knew and had in mind: self-reliant\, hard-working\, good-humored\, neighborly\, and blessed with common sense. \nRoot Hog or Die is a portrait of a living remnant of this once pervasive but rapidly vanishing way of life. Filmed in 1973 in hilltowns across Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont\, it follows the cycle of the farming year from spring to winter. In its course we visit with an array of elders\, who reflect on farming’s deep natural patterns\, share their family histories and personal memories\, and ponder the inevitable forces of technological and social change they have endured. The bittersweet nature of their challenges is manifest\, as is the quiet pride they take in their lives as farmers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-root-hog-or-die/
LOCATION:New Salem Library\, 23 South Main Street\, New Salem\, MA\, 01355
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160220T123000
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CREATED:20160121T182710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160121T185251Z
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SUMMARY:Logging with Draft Animal Power: Discussion and Demo
DESCRIPTION:Email Michael Madole or call (413) 628-4485 ext. 4 to register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/17980/
LOCATION:Natural Roots Farm\, 888 Shelburne Falls Rd\, Conway\, MA 
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160223T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160217T202859Z
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SUMMARY:Community Garden Organizing/Locating a Suitable Site
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of workshops focused on community gardens and gardening. This one will focus on community garden organizing a finding a suitable site for your garden. For more information and to register\, contact: Anna Muhammad – 413-214-1237.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-garden-organizinglocating-a-suitable-site/
LOCATION:Robinson Garden\, 1350 Robert Dyer Circle\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160224T193000
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CREATED:20160222T211910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T211910Z
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SUMMARY:Self Directed IRA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to invest money from your IRA in our local economy.\nIf you are interested in investing in our local economy\, and have an IRA\, please join us for this workshop on Self-Directed IRAs. We will cover the basics\, and help make it possible for you to put your hard earned savings to work to better the economy in our beautiful Valley. \nRSVP and/or questions: will@artbev.coop\nLight Dinner and drinks will be provided \nCosponsored by Artisan Beverage Cooperative\, Common Capital\, Equity Trust\, Franklin County CDC\, Invest Here Now\, and the PVGrows Investment Fund.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/self-directed-ira-workshop/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160228
DTSTAMP:20260603T205616
CREATED:20160212T160837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T160837Z
UID:18201-1456358400-1456617599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cup and Top 10th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Find more information here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cup-and-top-10th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:The Cup and Top\, 1 North Main Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205616
CREATED:20160217T200350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T193503Z
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SUMMARY:Community Garden/Seed Library Intro
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of workshops focused on community gardens and gardening. This one will focus on introducing participants to seed libraries. For more information and to register\, contact: Anna Muhammad – 413-214-1237.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-gardenseed-library-into/
LOCATION:Mason Square Library\, 765 State St\, Springfield\, MA 01109
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160228
DTSTAMP:20260603T205616
CREATED:20160120T220520Z
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SUMMARY:Statewide Agricultural Fairs Judging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Agricultural Resources is pleased to present three Agricultural Fair Judging Workshops this winter to be held in the western\, eastern and northeastern area of the State.  In order to be a Certified Judge for Fruits\, Vegetables\, Canning and Community/ Grange Exhibits\, a judge candidate needs to attend instructional training as well as take a test based on the information presented at instructional training.  Information covered is based on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs Blue Book.  To become a Class One Certified Judge\, the judge candidate will be required to pass the test with a score of 80% or higher. To become a Class Two Certified Judge\, the judge candidate will be required to pass the test with a score of 80% or higher as well as mentor a Massachusetts Certified Agricultural Fair Judge(s) to at least 3 agricultural fairs held in Massachusetts within the next 18 month from the date of passing the test. \nTo Register: Fax or email registration form  to Mary Jordan\, fax: 617-626-1850. Questions\, 617-626-1750.  Deadline for registering is the Wednesday prior to the Saturday meeting location. In case of cancellation the workshop will be made up on the following Sunday.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/statewide-agricultural-fairs-judging-workshopsmeetings/
LOCATION:Eastern States Exposition\, West Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205616
CREATED:20160120T214054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T214054Z
UID:17961-1456650000-1456680600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual SEMAP Ag & Food Conference
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming farmers\, gardeners\, foodies\, and kids!\nEarn pesticide credits! New Livestock Track! Kids Workshops! Local Lunch and MORE! \nWhether you’re a professional farmer\, a backyard gardener\, or just curious about locally grown food\, this is the event for you! Each year\, the lineup includes workshops for the general public as well as info-packed sessions for farmers and gardeners of all experience levels. \nA sample of workshop topics (EVEN MORE coming soon): \n\nGreenhouse 101\nLand Access and Leasing\nCompost Analysis & Interpretation\nComposting for Kids\nBasic Taxation Concepts for Farmers\n2015 Disease Update\nGrow Weeds for Profit this Year!\nCreating Value-Added Products & Marketing Your Farm\nFlatcakes\, Field to Griddle\nThe Pumpkin Patch\nWPS Session (1.5 Credits)\nBMP’s and What to Expect During an Inspection (1.5 Credits)\nExploring Chinese Broccoli & Multiple Branching Brassicas\nYear-Round Indoor Salad Gardening\nGarden like a Farmer\nDaily Nutrition & Juice Practice\nPoultry Processing\nGrowing Strawberries\n\nWe’ll be announcing more workshops in the weeks to come; keep checking back! \nRegister now for early bird pricing! \nFind more information here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/9th-annual-semap-ag-food-conference/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205616
CREATED:20160209T195901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T195907Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Late Winter\, Hoophouse Magic
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on\, food farming workshop\, presented by Laughing Dog Farm manager Danny Botkin\, focuses on the practical details of winter/spring ‘hoophouse” horticulture as well as the design/ construction and management of high and low tunnel greenhouses\, crop selection\, soil building\, harvesting and processing tips\, etc. There will be a detail-heavy class on cold weather botany and growing crops under cover\, a narrated hoophouse tour\, a demonstration of LDF’s homemade\, pipe (EMT conduit) bender\, used to make low-tunnel\, steel “hoops”\, Q and A… plus a shared\, vegetarian farm lunch around the wood stove… \nSuggested donation\, $25-$45… No one turned away. RSVP/directions @ 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-late-winter-hoophouse-magic/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160229T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160229T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205616
CREATED:20160222T215634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T215634Z
UID:18287-1456756200-1456759800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Facing an Uncertain Future: Building Your Inner and Outer Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop is led by Skills-for-Life\, a Royalston\, Mass-based group which imparts skills that strengthen communities and support individual growth. Participants explore the idea of balancing outer skills such as carpentry and gardening with inner skills such as self-awareness. \nThe workshop is part of Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around Climate Change\, a collaborative community comprised of UMass students\, faculty and staff working together to integrate the intellectual\, emotional and spiritual dimensions of climate change. \nThe workshop will be in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library at Umass Amherst on the 26th floor. \nClick link to see all seven events at the W.E.B Du Bois Library. \nhttp://www.library.umass.edu/news/events/talking-truth/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/facing-an-uncertain-future-building-your-inner-and-outer-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:W.E.B Du Bois Library\, 154 Hicks Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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