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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180111T173000
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SUMMARY:Organic Vegetable Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Designed for those starting or caring for a vegetable garden\, this course will include discussion of soil and nutrient management\, no-till practices\, seed selection\, crop rotation schemes\, bed preparation\, seeding and planting\, pest management\, and specific plant cultivation\, all in the context of the different vegetable groups. Each week\, students will investigate a different vegetable family. 4 classes. 1/11/18 to 2/8/18. Cost $230.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/organic-vegetable-gardening/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180114
DTSTAMP:20260603T020905
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UID:24764-1515801600-1515887999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2018 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:The day-long conference features a wide variety of workshops on many aspects of regenerative organic growing\, food systems policy\, and land management appropriate for growers and organizers of all scales. \nThis year’s theme is Cover\, Diversity\, Regenerate. Degraded soils can be restored by promoting the biological function of the soil ecosystem\, which can be accomplished through living plant cover\, mulches\, and smart farm systems which reduce soil disturbance and enhance ecological diversity. This year’s conference will explore what the food producing and food activist community can take from agroecology\, permaculture\, current research and pioneering growers like our keynoter\, Gabe Brown\, who have been developing techniques to enhance the biological life of the soil by reducing soil disturbance and increasing cover on the lands they manage. \nIn addition to dedicating a portion of our program the science and practice of building soil life\, we will also have workshops on topics like raising healthy livestock\, high-production gardening\, managing an integrated farm and homestead\, growing and marketing nutrient-dense crops\, encouraging beneficial insect populations\, improving access to healthy foods and soils\, and supporting organic food systems in a changing climate. \nRegistration is now open\, and the early bird discount goes until Dec. 15th. We also have group discounts available for registrations of 5 or more. Please find the registration details\, here: https://www.nofamass.org/events/wc \nWe’d also love to have you showcase your work in our “Trade Show.” If you have something to share with the hundreds of gardeners\, farmers\, growers and food activists who will be there\, please find details\, here: https://www.nofamass.org/content/sponsor-exhibit-advertise-wc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2018-nofamass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T020905
CREATED:20151223T191740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T193632Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA at the Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market on January 13th for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos\, activities for kids\, music\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you weekly at this market. Come on out and bring a friend! Find more details about the Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market. \nActivities\n10am: Storytime with Ronnie!\nKids’ story time with Ronnie \n10am: Windowsill Microgreen Gardening\nwith Bryce Comprone of Wild for Greens \n11am: Easy Homemade Cheese\nwith Peter Dixon & Rachel Fritz Schaal of Parish Hill Creamery \n12pm: Making Tortillas\nwith Jorge Sosa of Mi Tierra Tortillas \n1pm: Make-it! Upcycling Craft Workshop\nwith Ed Rutledge of the Center for EcoTechnology \nCISA is also organizing special Winter Fare days at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park on January 27\, and at the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market on February 3\, and the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10. All Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northampton-winter-fare/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T020905
CREATED:20171127T182913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T182913Z
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SUMMARY:Spice Rack Medicine Winter Class Series
DESCRIPTION:This 3-class series dives into the rich subject of Kitchen Medicine\, demystifying herbalism and bringing it into the kitchen and home\, where it belongs! \nTOPICS INCLUDE:\n-medicinal properties of the culinary herbs\n-food and herbal energetics\n-food as medicine\n-medicinal mushrooms\n-cooking with the tonic herbs\n-medicinal soups and broths\n-remineralizing\n-harmonizing with the seasons\n-healing the gut\n-medicine-making\, and more! \nJan 14th\, Feb 11th\, March 11th \n10am-4pm \nat Blue Dragon Apothecary in Greenfield \n*Class size is limited. Register now to hold your place in class! \nTuition: sliding scale $180-$225 (includes course packet and herbs or cooking/medicine-making) \nLearn more and register here! \nKind Words: \n“Your class was a direct way to bring me into a feeling of abundance! What we learned in class has taught me to use all the same herbs that have been in my pantry all along in a way that is more artful\, intentional and potent. ” \n“I honestly wasn’t sure this class would be interesting to me\, because I do cook with a lot of spices and sometimes grow weary of the generalized “this is how to cook your foods correctly” diatribe some instructors give. But you are a great teacher! This class was perfect; it was much more about delving into the stories of the spices and herbs\, and learning about them in a broader context of health\, healing\, cooking\, nourishment\, and tradition. I was super excited for class each week and never looked at the clock. You have an awesome ability to share a huge amount of info in a way that is easy and fun for me to remember and learn. My relationship with these herbs and spices grew so much that it doesn’t feel like a chore to cook more with them\, but a delight! I love remembering some little parts of their story as I cook. They are so friendly to me now!”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spice-rack-medicine-winter-class-series/
LOCATION:Blue Dragon Apothecary\, 158 Main Street\, Suite 10\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T020905
CREATED:20171127T182142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T182142Z
UID:25859-1516381200-1516550400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Undoing Racism/Community Organizing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A WORKSHOP BY THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE FOR SURVIVAL AND BEYOND \nParticipants will explore what racism is\, where it comes from\, how it functions\, why it persists and how it can be undone. The workshop emphasizes learning from history\, developing leadership\, maintaining accountability to communities\, creating networks\, undoing internalized racial oppression and understanding the role of organizational gatekeeping as a mechanism for perpetuating racism. \nWHAT IS THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE?\nA national and international collective of anti-racist\, multicultural community organizers and educators dedicated to building an effective movement for social transformation.  Today\, The People’s Institute is recognized as one of the foremost anti-racism training and organizing institutions in the nation. They have provided training\, consultation\, and leadership development to more than 200\,000 people nationally and internationally. www.pisab.org \nTuition:  (includes Breakfast\, Lunch and Snacks) \n$300/person for Individuals and Small Organizations \n$500/person Higher Education/Large Institutions \nWHEN \nFriday\, January 19th\, 5:00 – 8:00 PM \nSaturday\, January 20th\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM \nSunday\, January 21st\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nWHERE \nScibelli Enterprise Center\, STCC Technology Center \nOne Federal Street (Opposite STCC) \nSpringfield\, MA 01105 \n\nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE\nA VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE \nApply during registration process \n\nTHE WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 40 PARTICIPANTS \nRegister & make your payment online by January 10th\, 2018 \nTo pay by check: \nUROC of Western Mass\, PO Box 81235 Springfield 01138 \nWe will confirm workshop participants and tuition assistance by Friday\, January 12th\, 2018 \n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:\nAnne Richmond – anne.richmond@gmail.com 413-348-8880 \nRosa Matta – urocofspringfield@gmail.com   413-222-8793 \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/undoing-racismcommunity-organizing-workshop/
LOCATION:STCC Scibelli Hall\, 1 Federal Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180120T140000
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CREATED:20180118T214112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T214530Z
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SUMMARY:HIP for Spanish Speakers at the Northampton Winter Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Si necesita transportación contacte a Zoraia Barros 413-658-4278 \nEncuentre más información sobre Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market aqui.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hip-for-spanish-speakers-at-the-northampton-winter-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market\, Smith Vocational High School 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T020905
CREATED:20171213T181124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T181152Z
UID:26084-1517047200-1517054400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Responsible Backyard Beekeeping Series: Current State of Beekeeping and Organic Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The honeybee faces many affronts to its immune system in these days of Varroa mites and climate destabilization. The so-called “Colony Collapse Disorder” now facing  beekeepers makes it all the more imperative that local beekeepers\, farmers\, gardeners and homeowners learn healthy ways to assist the honey bee and other pollinators. Following this class\, participants are welcome to stay to meet and discuss beekeeping with others. Light refreshments will be provided. Members: $5 Non-members: $10.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/responsible-backyard-beekeeping-series-current-state-of-beekeeping-and-organic-solutions/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T020905
CREATED:20151223T192306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T223632Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Park Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park on January 27 for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of food demos\, sampling\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you twice a month at this market. Come on out and bring a friend! Find more details about the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park. \nWe’ll be joined by Ashley Tresoline of Bella Foodie—learn how to eat well and stay healthy with local veggies all winter long! \nCISA is also organizing a special Winter Fare day at the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market on February 3 and the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10. All Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/springfield-winter-fare/
LOCATION:The Old Monkey House at Forest Park\, Trafton Road Entrance\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T020905
CREATED:20171213T181408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T181408Z
UID:26086-1517058000-1517065200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Responsible Backyard Beekeeping Series: Beeswax: Production\, Collection\, Processing\, and Uses
DESCRIPTION:Beeswax is a unique substance produced within the body of the honeybee. This workshop will cover its origins to its human uses for health and healing\, everyday practical use\, and artistic expression. We will explore the origins of beeswax within the hive\, its properties\, how the bees use it\, and how we can benefit from this incredibly useful substance.  Space is limited! Members: $25 Non-members: $35.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/responsible-backyard-beekeeping-series-beeswax-production-collection-processing-and-uses/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T020905
CREATED:20171016T190451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T190451Z
UID:25421-1517072400-1517083200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Propagating Native Plants from Seed - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Seed Dormancy and Sowing Techniques \nLearn to propagate native plants from seed in this two-part\, hands-on workshop that focuses on practical methods for small-scale propagation. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and propagators with some experience. Take one or both classes. During part 1 of this series join us to explore seed biology and practice sowing seed. Take home your work. \n\nPart 2: Seedling Germination and Establishment\, has yet to be scheduled and will take place in spring 2018. In Part 2 of this series you will learn the science behind successful seed starting and practice transplanting. Take home your work.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/propagating-native-plants-from-seed-part-1/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T020905
CREATED:20180126T183311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T183452Z
UID:26488-1517333400-1517338800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women in Ag: Building an Accessible Community Food System
DESCRIPTION:Join Meryl and Jessica from Just Roots for their presentation on farm-based programs and the community equity work they have been doing in collaboration with the health center\, part of The Stockbridge School of Agriculture’s Sustainable Food and Farming program’s “Women Entrepreneurs in the Food System” lecture series in 202 Paige Laboratory. \nFind more info and RSVP here.Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture and the Food System: Building an Accessible Community Food System
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-in-ag-building-an-accessible-community-food-system/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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