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SUMMARY:Food Justice Certified Training
DESCRIPTION:The Agricultural Justice Project will hold a three day training for Food Justice Certification (FJC) for reviewers and inspectors in Deerfield\, MA\, April 2 – 5\, 2018 at Woolman Hill Conference Center.  Please register now to participate!  The training is for organic certification staff\, organic inspectors and representatives of worker organizations who would like to participate in implementing Food Justice Certification on farms and food businesses across North America. Registration forms are due by March 15\, 2018. \nThe Food Justice Certified standards address: \n\nFair prices for farmers negotiated with buyers and based on actual costs to produce food that does not abuse the environment\, laborers or livestock\,\nLiving wages\, respect and decent working conditions for all food workers\nTransparency of expectations for workers\, farmers and their trade partners\,\nGrievance procedures and conflict resolution free from retaliation\nProtections for children from hazards and assured access to schooling\,\nAccess to healthcare and freedom from exposure to toxic materials\,\nThe right to organize for farmworkers and for farmers and other food system workers\,\nClosing the income gap between highest and lowest paid employees within a company.\n\nFind more info here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-justice-certified-training/
LOCATION:Woolman Hill Retreat Center\, 107 Keets Road\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Breakfast at the Bank: Farm to Food Bank to Families
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the spring season at Breakfast at The Bank with Lisa Limont\, Food Sourcing Specialist\, at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Participate in an informative discussion with Lisa about the history of the Food Bank’s farm in Hadley\, the food bank’s investment in local agriculture\, and their long-standing commitment and partnership with local farmers to bring fresh\, nutritious food to families and individuals in need. \nBeginning at 8:30 a.m. on April 5th\, you’ll have an opportunity to tour The Food Bank’s facility in Hatfield\, and take part in a discussion entitled\, “Farm to Food Bank to Families”. \nA light continental breakfast will be served. Registration is required\, and space is limited\, so be sure to go to the website to sign up at: https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-involved/breakfast-at-the-bank/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/breakfast-at-the-bank-farm-to-food-bank-to-families/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Your Woods and the Values of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Your woods are important to you\, to your community\, and to the environment. Collectively\, the forests of Massachusetts provide us with many benefits\, including purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink\, space for wildlife and people to roam\, wood to build and heat our homes\, plus a beautiful backdrop as we drive along the region’s roads. The woods are a vital part of our quality of life. \nJoin with your neighbors to discuss: \n\nstrategies to keep woods as woods for the long-term\npotential cash from a timber sale\, and challenges too\ndiscuss changes after a tree cutting\, how the land looks and\nimplications for wildlife\n\nThese programs are for you if you are a woodland owner\, forest products professional\, or community member who cares about the woods. Let’s learn from each other. Pie\, coffee and other light refreshments will be served. Both programs are free and open to the public. \nThursday\, March 29th\n6:30 to 8:00 pm\nBelchertown Town Hall\, 2 Jabish Street \nThursday\, April 5th\n6:30 to 8:00 pm\nBarre Senior Center\, 557 South Barre Road \nThese programs feature presentations by\, and discussion with: \n\nA local landowner who is actively managing their forested land will talk about their experience.\nRon Rich\, a professional logger and chairman of the Barre\, Massachusetts Conservation Commission.\nDoug Hutcheson\, Service Forester for Massachusetts Division of Conservation and Recreation.\nAnd conservation professionals from your local land trust who will be on hand to provide information about land conservation options for those who are interested.\n\nFor more information: Contact Ed Hood of the MassConn Sustainable Forest Partnership at ehood@opacumlt.org or by leaving a message at 508-347-9144\, ext. 2 or Cynthia Henshaw at chenshaw@EQLT.org or 413-477-8229.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/your-woods-and-the-values-of-trees-2/
LOCATION:Barre Senior Center\, 557 South Barre Road\, Barre\, MA\, 01005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180407T160000
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SUMMARY:2018 PVGrows Forum
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will dig deep on the urgent and timely topics of immigration\, food access\, and land access through a series of speakers and discussions. Join the PVGrows Network to learn from local and regional efforts and craft strategies for action. \nKeynote speakers from Vermont’s Migrant Justice will discuss their work\, which builds the voice\, capacity\, and power of the farmworker community. Migrant Justice’s Milk with Dignity Campaign calls on corporations to take responsibility for the farm worker rights abuses in their supply chains. Launched in 2014\, the Milk with Dignity Campaign achieved a major success after years of effort when Ben and Jerry’s signed the first Milk with Dignity agreement in 2017. Learn more about Migrant Justice’s work at: migrantjustice.net \nIn addition to their keynote address\, Migrant Justice will join a workshop with local workers\, advocates and PVGrows participants to discuss approaches to supporting food system workers in the Pioneer Valley during this time of heightened stress and fear for foreign-born residents. \nThe PVGrows Forum will also feature a workshop and discussion on food access\, with an emphasis on community responses to the suspension of the Healthy Incentives Program and the threats to SNAP in the Farm Bill reauthorization process. A third workshop will address the challenges of land access for urban\, rural\, and immigrant farmers\, recognizing the long history of enslavement and racial discrimination that created and maintain patterns of land and wealth ownership. \nRegister today to join this conversation about challenges facing the local food system\, to broaden and deepen your relationships with others in the field\, and to identify ways to take collaborative action for a more just\, equitable food system. \nNote: We want the PVGrows Forum to be accessible to everyone regardless of financial standing or institutional support. For this reason\, there are six different fee level options\, ranging from FREE to $75. These options exist to give attendees the opportunity to select a fee level that fits within their budget. Attendees will not receive additional benefits for paying a higher fee. \nLive Spanish language interpretation services will be available. To register for the Forum in Spanish\, please call CISA at (413) 665-7100 and ask for Mia.  \nRegister for the 2018 PVGrows Forum\n\nIf you registered for the Forum in December: \nIf you registered for the 2018 PVGrows Forum before the December postponement\, you have been automatically registered for the new date. If you will not be attending the April 7th Forum\, we will be happy to issue a full refund. Contact Noah for more information. Thank you. \n\nThe Forum\nPVGrows is a collaborative network dedicated to enhancing the environmental and economic vitality of the Pioneer Valley food system. For years\, PVGrows Forums have provided our community valuable opportunities to make new connections\, adopt fresh perspectives\, and expand our capacity to work together. Our network is made up of professionals\, workers\, advocates\, and students from the fields of agriculture\, food justice\, public health\, community development\, local economic development\, environmental sustainability\, social justice\, and more. Our events are open to all! \nPVGrows Forums bring together food system stakeholders and participants to spend a day deeply exploring the Pioneer Valley food system. Our events are open to all. The 2018 PVGrows Forum is made possible by a volunteer planning committee\, our sponsors\, and CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture). Learn more about PVGrows Forums. Contact Noah with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2018-pvgrows-forum/
LOCATION:Gateway City Arts\, 92 Race Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Mindful Eating & Meal Prep: An Exploration & Practice Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With Tonianne of FoodLove! \n$65 includes all materials\, demonstration\, and a vegetarian lunch \nCome de-stress\, find your creative side\, and learn how mindfulness can help you chose and prepare some delicious\, healthy meals while you enjoy a few hours in support of your good health. \nHere are the major topics we’ll explore together: \n\nMindfulness\, where it came from\, what it is and why it is so important and relevant to our lives\nEffects of mindfulness vs. mindlessness in our lives\, and how we so easily succumb to checking out\nCommon mindfulness practices you can benefit from right now\nMindful eating\, what it is\, and how we begin to practice it in our daily lives\nPractice eating in a truly mindful way by enjoying a healthy\, delicious vegetarian lunch together\nMindful meal prep\, getting comfortable with your food\, and learning how to cook healthy\, whole foods in a simple\, adaptable way\n\nThe topics we’ll be exploring will bring quality and serenity to your experience of feeding yourself and your family. What I share in this workshop is so dear to me and I am thrilled to have the chance to share it with all of you. Please join me for this very special experience. \nYou can pre-register here by selecting “going” or by emailing Lotus & Hawk here \, or calling Kim at (413) 374-6929. Visit Lotus & Hawk on Facebook here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mindful-eating-meal-prep-an-exploration-practice-workshop/
LOCATION:Lotus & Hawk Holistic Center\, 665 Prospect Street\, Suite 5\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180412T203000
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SUMMARY:CISA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CISA supporters and members\, you are invited to our Annual Meeting at the Garden House at Look Park! \nJoin with the CISA community to celebrate CISA’s 25th anniversary\, honor this year’s Local Hero awardees\, and participate in a vibrant discussion about our local food economy with CISA staff\, board\, and your community! \nDinner will be provided\, with catering from River Valley Co-op! \nThis event is free\, and seating is limited to 175 people. RSVP to save a seat. Call 413-665-7100 or e-mail Jennifer.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Garden House at Look Park\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180414T130000
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CREATED:20180405T151417Z
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SUMMARY:Mass AGgie Seminar: Pollinator Biology and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Pollinators have received a lot of attention in recent years\, mostly because of the decline in honey bee populations due to colony collapse disorder. Native pollinators are important cousins of honey bees and are in need of help\, too. Come learn about the many types of pollinators present in our region and how to protect and encourage them in your landscape. \nFee: $35. To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294 \nSponsored by: Nourse Farms and OESCO\, Inc. \nTo view the entire Mass Aggie series\, go to: UMassGarden.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-seminar-pollinator-biology-and-conservation/
LOCATION:French Hall\, UMass\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180421
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SUMMARY:Little Brook Farm April Vacation Farm Camp
DESCRIPTION:This camp is held during school vacation week. 9 am – 3pm \nThis week is special due to the young age of all the animals. The ewes have finished lambing and the goats are kidding. We often have new baby chicks or turkey poults. We always have some other special activities planned for this week. Please visit our website for more info. www.littlebrookfarm.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/little-brook-farm-april-vacation-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:20180429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180429T130000
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CREATED:20180405T144407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T144430Z
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SUMMARY:Propagating Native Plants from Seed: Part 2: Seedling Germination and Establishment
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about propagating native plants from seed in this two-part\, hands-on workshop. Take one or both sections of the workshop. Participants will focus on practical methods for propagating on a small scale. Appropriate for the beginner and more experienced propagator. \nApril 29: Part 2: Seedling Germination and Establishment—Learn the science behind successful seed starting and practice transplanting. Take home your work. \nComing Fall 2018: Part 1: Seed Dormancy and Sowing Techniques—Explore seed biology and practice sowing seed. Take home your work.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/27020/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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