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SUMMARY:Art in the Orchard at Park Hill Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Art In the Orchard\, open all day from August 13 until Thanksgiving\, 2017\, is a walking sculpture trail which winds through their fruit gardens. The self-guided trail is about a half-mile long. A walk through the labyrinth adds about a quarter mile. This year’s exhibition is the fourth biennial which features all new works by sculptors as selected by their credentialed jury. \n-Please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for walking around farm fields and trails.\n-Well behaved and leashed dogs may come to the sculpture trail but please no dogs in the PYO fruit areas.\n-There is no charge for parking. \nTo clear up any confusion. You are allowed to make a voluntary donation to AiO at the trailhead. The sign suggests $5 per person or $20 per group or family. But your donation is voluntary and walking the sculpture trail is free. People who can should give more. The money is given to the artists as an honorarium and to cover their expenses.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/art-in-the-orchard-at-park-hills-orchard/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171101T210000
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SUMMARY:The Last Pig - Amherst Cinema Food and Farms Series
DESCRIPTION:With bittersweet detail\, against the stunning backdrop of upstate New York\, THE LAST PIG is a documentary that offers an entirely new view of small-scale livestock farming\, following pig farmer Bob Comis as he works through the growing conflict he finds in his day-to-day. \nFind more info and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-last-pig-amherst-cinema-food-and-farms-series/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171106
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Franklin County Cider Days
DESCRIPTION:CiderDays is an annual community celebration of all things apple in beautiful Franklin County\, Massachusetts. 2017 marks our 23rd year with tours\, cidermaking and tastings\, workshops and much more in orchards and venues county-wide from Ashfield\, Deerfield\, Charlemont and Colrain to New Salem and the towns in between. Whether you are a cider aficianado (hard or sweet)\, make your own cider\, are an orchardist\, like hanging out in bucolic orchards\, or just enjoy soaking up all the goodness of autumn in New England\, CiderDays is your event! \nThere is a charge for some of the events but many of the workshops and activities at the Shelburne Buckland Community Center and at local orchards are completely FREE. \nVisit the website for details and locations for events. \nEmail ciderdays@franklincc.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/23rd-annual-franklin-county-cider-days/
LOCATION:Franklin County
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Franklin Country Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:fccc@franklincc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T120000
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SUMMARY:Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Communities of Color
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: \nThe face of farming is radically changing. How can we encourage more African American/Black\, Latinx and API/APA communities to be in the vanguard of these changes in New England? Join us Saturday\, November 4\, 2017 for a rare opportunity to raise the voices of global majority actors with a vested interest in agrarian-based ventures statewide and regionally. This open\, pre-registration required event also serves an introduction to the upcoming Where Women Gather: A Celebration of Women in Farming hosted by Hidden Acres Farm\, Inc. in New Haven\, CT in late June 2018: www.wherewomengather.eventbrite.com. \nInvited Guest Speakers: \nHonorable Mayor Luke Bronin\, City of Hartford (Pending*) \nAmani Olugbala\, Farm & Food Justice Advocate – Soul Fire Farm\, Grafton\, NY (Confirmed*) \nKaren Washington\, Farmer/Food Justice Advocate – Rise and Root Farm\, Black Urban Growers\, Brooklyn/Bronx\, NY (Confirmed*) \nLydia Clemmons\, Second Generation Owner/Coordinator – Clemmons Family Farm\, Charlotte\, VT (Pending*) \nIsa & Camelle Muhajid\, Founders/Social Justice Advocates – CT CORE\, New Haven\, CT (Pending*) \nInvited Vendors/Exhibitors: \nPending \nAgenda: \nTBD \nQuestions/concerns/comments about this event? Who else from the communities served in Connecticut would you like in attendance? Please contact event co-host Michelle Louise Bicking at ourhiddenacresfarm@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for registering! \nClick here for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/widening-the-welcome-the-future-of-agriculture-for-communities-of-color/
LOCATION:The 224 Ecospace\, 224 Farmington Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T161144Z
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SUMMARY:Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Farmers of Color
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 4\, 2017\, Hidden Acres Farm\, Inc. is proud to host Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Farmers of Color at the 224 Ecospace on 224 Farmington Avenue in Hartford\, Connecticut. This half-day conference will begin promptly at 9:00 am and end at 1:00 pm.  Featured speakers include Amani Olugbala (Soul Fire Farm\, Grafton\, NY);  Karen Washington (Rise and Root Farm\, Black Urban Growers\, Brooklyn/Bronx\, NY); Isa Muhajid (CT CORE\, New Haven\, CT) and Hartford’s own Patricia E. Kelly (Ebony Horsewomen\, Inc.\, Hartford\, CT). \n“The face of agriculture in this country is changing by leaps and bounds”\, observed Michelle Louise Bicking\, Executive Director of Hidden Acres Farm\, Inc. “We need to be more deliberate  in our efforts to recruit and educate ethnic and religious ‘minority’ groups on the many opportunities that exist in Agriculture.” \nWidening the Welcome is open to the general public. Exhibitors of all backgrounds and lived experiences are welcome\, with an emphasis on Latinx\, First Nations\, African American/Black and Asian American Pacific Islander business owners. Lunch and breakfast will be provided. Registration can be completed online only at www.wtw17.eventbrite.com. Questions about the conference can be directed to Michelle Louise Bicking at ourhiddenacresfarm@gmail.com. \nContact: \nMichelle Louise Bicking\, JP LCSW MPA \nHidden Acres Farm\, Inc. \n667 Old Stafford Road \nTolland\, CT  06084 \nCell:. 860-598-0028 \nEmail:. ourhiddenacresfarm@gmail.com \nURL: www.ourhiddenacresfarm.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/widening-the-welcome-the-future-of-agriculture-for-farmers-of-color/
LOCATION:224 Ecospace\, 224 Farmington Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T090000
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SUMMARY:The Fiber Festival of New England
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eastern States Exposition and New England Sheep & Wool Growers Association \nNov. 4 & 5 • Sat.\, 9am – 5pm; Sun.\, 9am – 3pm\nMallary Complex at Eastern States Exposition \nFiber enthusiasts are coming together for the annual Fiber Festival of New England to promote the use of wool and other natural fibers and related products to the general public! \n-A Fiber Fashion Show\, featuring handmade clothing and items made from natural fiber\, will be held Saturday at 1:45pm. Showcase your fiber-made accessory or garment made out of wool\, mohair\, alpaca or angora at this fun event. No pre-registration is required\, and those interested may contact Kathy Rasys at (413) 245-9463 or via email at kathyrasys@hotmail.com. Participants and anyone wishing to model should arrive no later than 10am on the day of the show.\n-The Make It With Wool Competition is a national competition in which contestants select\, construct and model their own garments. Make It With Wool promotes the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns and encourages creativity in sewing\, knitting and crocheting. The competition is open to entrants of all ages.\n-A Fleece Sale will be ongoing throughout the Festival and is open to all. Be the first in line to purchase a fleece. Those interested in contributing fleeces should send fleeces to arrive on or before Friday\, Nov. 3\, or bring them to the Mallary Complex\, by Nov. 3\, 9am to 8pm. Please include the date shorn\, breed of animal and producer information.\nSheep Shearing demos will also take place throughout the weekend. \nClick here to see the full schedule of events\, workshops and more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-fiber-festival-of-new-england-4/
LOCATION:Eastern States Exposition\, West Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T192346Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate a fantastic growing season\, GTC’s youth leaders and our accomplishments\n​over the past year. We will be serving up delicious homemade pancakes (including our very own harvest pancake) with amazing homemade toppings and apple compote\, banana milk\, orange juice\, coffee and tea. \nDonations will be gratefully accepted in support of GTC’s food justice work. \nAdvance tickets $5/person\, $3/child (under 13) available until Nov. 2 at the link posted below. \nYou can also mail a check with your ticket information to:\nGTC\, PO Box 90774\, Springfield\, MA 01139 before Nov. 2. \nTickets at the door will cost $8/person and $5/child (under 13) and will be available on a first come basis. Last year we were at capacity\, so we encourage you to get your tickets in advance! \nEmail sashaforgtc@gmail.com or call Sasha Jimenez at 413.693.5340 ext. 105 with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/7th-annual-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Gardening the Community\, 200 Walnut Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T140000
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CREATED:20171030T161204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T161204Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash 2017
DESCRIPTION:Hold on to those Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns\, and bring them up to Hager’s. For a donation to Franklin County 4-H\, we’ll take your pumpkins high above Hager’s in an aerial lift (provided by West County Equipment)\, and drop them! The pumpkin that sends a piece of rind the farthest will win a cash prize and the coveted pumpkin smash trophy! \nThere will also be a huge raffle\, with over 50 items to win. And all proceeds benefit 4-H programs. Local 4-H kids will be on hand with demonstrations\, and Hager’s will be  selling their fried dough with maple cream. \nThanks also goes to Hilltown Tents\, Ames Trophy\, The Salvation Army in Greenfield and Graves Concrete.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pumpkin-smash-2017/
LOCATION:Hager’s Farm Market\, 1232 Mohawk Trail\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171105T163000
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CREATED:20171023T170402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T170402Z
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SUMMARY:Complete pig butchering workshop and pastured meat share
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to slaughter\, dress\, quarter and further butcher hoofed animals! In this workshop\, we’ll take apart three heritage breed pigs at Doghill farm in Huntington MA. Learn about butchering\, charcuterie and anatomy as we transform these noble cousins 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. No experience necessary. \nOne pig will be available for purchase in advance of the workshop\, and buyers can take their packaged share home. Email apeandapemass@gmail.com for more information. \nQuarter share: (~40lbs\, 250$)\nHalf share: (~80lbs\, 425$)\nFull pig: (~160lbs\, 600$) \nWorkshop attendance 35-75$ sliding scale. Please RSVP by email: apeandapemass@gmail.com \nhttp://www.apeandape.com/workshops–blog/complete-pig-butchering-workshop-and-pastured-meat-share
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/complete-pig-butchering-workshop-and-pastured-meat-share/
LOCATION:Doghill Farm\, Huntington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20171005T205448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T205843Z
UID:25290-1509879600-1509897600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Daylight Savings at Gasoline Alley
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Daylight Savings with the Gasoline Alley crew! Featuring: \n\nAmy Bourque Yoga & More Classes\nThe Salon\nUrban Artisan Farm Pizza & Veggies\nAuntie Cathy’s Food Truck\nWine\, Beer\, Cider\nLocal Artisans & Vendors\nTibetan Massage\, Manicures\nChakra & Aura Readings\nMagician and much More!\n\nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/daylight-savings-at-gasoline-alley/
LOCATION:Gasoline Alley Foundation\, 250 Albany Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171112
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20171006T164304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T164304Z
UID:25299-1510185600-1510444799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NESAWG 'It Takes A Region' Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION:NESAWG‘s annual It Takes a Region Conference brings together farm and food systems practitioners across the 12-state Northeast region to learn\, debate\, collaborate\, and innovate solutions to critical food systems issues. Each year\, we look at the trajectory of the food and farm movement and the role our network can play in shaping its future. We offer in-depth working sessions that tackle important questions about our regional food system and how to strengthen it\, drawing from the collective expertise and wisdom of conference attendees. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nesawg-it-takes-a-region-conference-2017/
LOCATION:Lord Baltimore Hotel\, 20 West Baltimore Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20171005T162456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T162456Z
UID:25279-1510239600-1510250400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Sustainability Symposium
DESCRIPTION:RecyclingWorks\, along with Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts\, are hosting a food waste symposium. This interactive forum will explore ways to start or expand food waste diversion across the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy. Learn how to decide whether a source reduction\, food donation\, animal feed\, composting\, and/or anaerobic digestion program might be a good match for your business. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-sustainability-symposium/
LOCATION:Mill 180 Park\, 180 Pleasant Street Suite 217\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20170509T201137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T145335Z
UID:23486-1510473600-1510488000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nCome celebrate the fall\, drink some freshly pressed sweet cider\, and support CISA at the 3rd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run\, on Sunday\, November 12\, 2017\, at Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield\, MA. All proceeds will go to CISA. \nVolunteers\nInterested in volunteering at the Cider Run? Contact Lisabeth Jasniewicz at CISA — (413) 665-7100 ext. 29. \nCourse\nThis is a beautiful 12K loop course on Upper & Lower Rd in Deerfield & Greenfield\, MA\, starting and finishing at Clarkdale Fruit Farms. The course includes some rolling hills and one tough climb\, with around 383 feet of total gain. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-clarkdale-cider-run/
LOCATION:Clarkdale Fruit Farms\, 303 Upper Rd\, \, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20171012T203707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171012T203707Z
UID:25379-1510911000-1510932600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Food System Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Food System is full of activity\, energy\, and innovation – from the growth in urban agriculture\, to increased access to healthy foods\, to innovative education and supports for food system entrepreneurs\, to efforts to reduce food waste\, to schools integrating nutrition and farming into their curricula\, and much more. Much has been accomplished\, and there is an abundance of work underway and more challenges to address. Join Massachusetts food system leaders\, organizers\, activists\, advocates\, and mobilizers as we check in on progress toward a more sustainable and equitable food system\, and discuss opportunities for collective action. \nIt has been two years since the completion of the Massachusetts Local Food Action Plan. The 2017 Massachusetts Food System Forum is an opportunity to learn about what has been accomplished since then toward the goals of the Plan\, and to have discussions to develop plans and strategies for future collaborative work. \nRegistration is only $15 and includes lunch. Register online here. \nEmail Director Winton Pitcoff with questions. \nAgenda\nWelcome and updates\nA look back at the Plan\, and at the work of the MA Food System Collaborative’s first two years. \nHighlighting successes\nPresentations from food system organizations around the state about their work toward the goals of the Plan. Scheduled presenters will discuss their work in urban agriculture\, marketing\, business assistance\, food access\, policy advocacy\, and more. \nDiscussions\nRoundtable discussions about food system issues and topics\, with opportunities to make connections and find opportunities for further collective action. \nLunch \nLegislation and advocacy \nPanel discussions about pending food system legislation\, and perspectives from legislators\, legislative staff\, and advocates about how to effectively advocate for legislative\, regulatory and budgetary change at the state level. \nThe Forum and the Collaborative are supported by the Sudbury Foundation\, the Henry P. Kendall Foundation\, the Merck Family Fund\, the Island Foundation\, the Wild Geese Foundation\, the John Merck Fund\, and the UMass Amherst Center for Agriculture\, Food and the Environment.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-food-system-forum/
LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel (Leominster)\, 99 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20171023T162208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T162208Z
UID:25505-1510934400-1510943400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New Cold Storage Facility Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the new cold storage facility at the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center\, along with the FCCDC Annual Meeting.  Details to follow!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-cold-storage-facility-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Western MA Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20171016T185711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T185711Z
UID:25417-1511010000-1511017200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Native Arrangements (Whately\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use plant materials gathered outdoors to create beautiful arrangements for your home or a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. First\, we will head outdoors to learn best practices for collecting plant materials\, then we’ll return to the classroom to create unique display pieces. Bring pruners and a container or vase for your arrangement.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/native-arrangements-whately-ma/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20171106T181940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171106T181940Z
UID:25614-1511010000-1511020800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2017 Hilltown Fall Seed Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 6th annual Hilltown Seed Exchange on Saturday\, November 18th from 1-4pm at the Cummington Community House! (33 Main Street\, Cummington)  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! \nThis year’s event will feature an opening talk by Amy Pulley of Wing and A Prayer Pollinator Nursery in Cummington. Amy is actively working to restore pollinator habitats throughout the area and educate gardeners\, children and families about how to support pollinators by planting more pollinator plants (and saving their seeds!). \nAmy’s talk will begin at 1pm at the Cummington Community House and the seed exchange will follow at 1:30pm.  There will be plenty of time to browse and help yourself to the dozens of home grown varieties of tomatoes\, beans\, kale\, wildflowers\, and many other crops. Additional tables will be set up with information about ongoing seed saving projects\, recommended reading\, and opportunities to get more involved in the Hilltown Seed Saving Network. \nThis year\, you can come as early as 12 noon to drop off your seeds to share.  We appreciate seeds that come labeled with variety name\, source\, and year or date saved.  Please note that you don’t have to bring seed to come to this event. We welcome people at all levels of experience\, including those who have never saved seed before. \nAs always\, we encourage everyone who is bringing seed to the event to list it online using our Virtual Seed Bank.  Once you have registered (a quick and easy process)\, you will be able to browse varieties that other people in the Hilltowns are saving and bringing to the Seed Exchange. \nThe suggested donation for this event is a sliding scale of $5 – $10.\nFor more information\, visit our website or contact Sadie at 413-475-2692. \nWe look forward to another fun and inspiring seed exchange!  See you there! \nThe HSSN Steering Committee
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2017-hilltown-fall-seed-exchange/
LOCATION:Cummington Community House\, 33 Main Street
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20171117T204048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T204345Z
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SUMMARY:Shelburne Falls Autumn Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Shelburne Falls Farmers’ Market hosts a special Autumn market event.  This year\, the market will be held on the weekend before Thanksgiving on Sunday\, November 19th from 11am-3pm at the Buckland Shelburne Elementary School. \nThe Shelburne Falls Autumn Farmers’ Market will feature items from local farms\, eateries\, artisans\, and churches. Items offered for sale will include: fresh produce\, local frozen meats\, fresh baked items\, jams\, jellies\, marmalade\, pickles\, popcorn\, wool products\, plants\, bodywork\, maple products\, leather work\, local crafts\, and a tea cup auction of local products. There will also be live music all afternoon: Pat and Tex LaMountain (11am-1pm) and Co-op Jazz (1-3pm). \nCome catch up with friends and neighbors\, have lunch\, tap your toes to good music\, and get your holiday fixings! Parking and admission are free. For more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shelburne-falls-autumn-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Buckland Shelburne Elementary School\, 75 Mechanic Street\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T034418
CREATED:20171120T190130Z
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SUMMARY:The People's Pint's annual Thanksgiving for the People Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The People’s Pint on Federal Street will hold its annual Thanksgiving for the People on Thursday\, Nov. 23\, from noon to 5 p.m. \nThe pay-what-you-can event will feature a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for the whole community. All profits will benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and other local charities. \nDonations have been made by Apex Orchards\, Jekenowski’s Farm\, Just Roots\, Pine Hill Orchards\, Snow’s Ice Cream\, Diemand Farm\, PFG Springfield\, Squash Trucking and Artisan Beverage Cooperative. \nFor more information\, visit thepeoplespint.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-peoples-pints-annual-thanksgiving-for-the-people-dinner/
LOCATION:The People’s Pint\, Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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