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SUMMARY:Wildflowers of New England at Nasami Farm
DESCRIPTION:New to the world of native plants? There’s no better way to study the region’s flora than in the field. In this class\, participants will learn how to identify New England’s native plants by studying their habitats at Garden in the Woods. The class will examine the family characteristics\, growth patterns\, and key identification features of flowers\, leaves\, and stems. Bring a hand lens and Wildflowers of New England.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wildflowers-of-new-england-at-nasami-farm/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180505T140000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Eating & Meal Prep
DESCRIPTION:FoodLove! has joined forces with the wonderful Lotus & Hawk Holistic Center to offer you a new workshop\, their most robust yet! \nMindful Eating & Meal Prep: an exploration & practice workshop \nSaturday\, May 5\n10am – 2pm \nLotus & Hawk Holistic Center\nChicopee\, MA \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 participants will 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 you’ll be exploring will bring quality and serenity to your experience of feeding yourself and your family\, and you’ll leave with new skills you can put into practice immediately. \nTO REGISTER: You must email lotusandhawk@gmail.com. Please mention any food allergies in your email. Thank you!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mindful-eating-meal-prep/
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:20180506T100000
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SUMMARY:Container Gardening with Native Perennials at Nasami Farm
DESCRIPTION:Kick those petunias to the curb and create a show-stopping container garden using native plants! Become familiar with the species that thrive in containers and discover how to combine them. Learn about containers\, soil mechanics\, fertilizers\, and proper care. Bring your own container and get creative. Plants are available for purchase\, and potting soil is provided.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/container-gardening-with-native-perennials-at-nasami-farm/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180510T203000
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CREATED:20180131T233759Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Share Fair 2018
DESCRIPTION:Do you love local\, fresh food?  Maybe you’ve been thinking about joining a CSA – a Farm Share? A Farm Share program allows you to receive a fabulous box of great stuff every week direct from a Massachusetts farm. Check out the Farm Share Fair at The Armory in Somerville on May 10th and meet the fantastic farmers and home delivery companies from across this state\, which bring local produce to the Boston area. Compare and learn about all the various options: veggies\, fruit\, flowers\, meat\, fish eggs\, dairy\, and specialty products.  Over 40 vendors will be at the fair\, including some wonderful sustainable food product companies and service providers. Spend your food dollars on locally grown\, and sign up at the Farm Share Fair! \nSponsored by:  Farm Share Fair\nThursday\, May 10th\n5:30-8:30 pm\nThe Armory\n191 Highland Avenue\nSomerville\, MA\nwww.farmsharefair.com \nQuestions? maria@farmsharefair.com \nWe’re social!\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/FarmShareFair\nTwitter: @FarmShareFair\nInstagram: @FarmShareFair
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-share-fair-2018/
LOCATION:The Armory\, 191 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180511T160000
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SUMMARY:Northfield Mount Hermon Food Systems Teach-In and Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 11\, 2018\, Northfield Mount Hermon will host local food and agriculture experts in a day of connecting\, teaching\, and selling their products. \nThe school’s classes focus on various aspects of the local food system to engage students in the effort of becoming responsible citizens through their food choices. In the afternoon\, the local community is invited to campus to shop and learn at a farmers’ market and associated workshops. NMH’s goal: to build educational connections between youth and adults and between the food producers and consumers of the Pioneer Valley. \n11 am – 4 pm Open to alumni\, parents\, and the NMH community\n2 pm – 4 pm Open to the public \nAt the market in Beveridge Bowl: \n\nNMH and locally produced farm goods and gifts are for sale\, including fresh eggs\, cheeses\, maple syrup\, and bath products\nLocal farmers\, foresters\, and sustainability specialists hand out information and talk with visitors\nExperts discuss ways that the school and others can be greener\nNMH’s own furry and feathered farm animals are brought out for the public to pet and to study.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northfield-mount-hermon-food-systems-teach-in-and-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Northfield Mount Hermon\, 1 Lamplighter Way\, Gill\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180512T130000
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SUMMARY:Gardening the Community Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost planting season! GTC will have a beautiful variety of plants at their annual Plant Sale & Gardeners Gathering. They will also have beautiful flower baskets ready for Mother’s Day! \nIf you would like to order your plants in advance\, click here to place your order on their new online store! \nGTC will have all your favorites along with these new items:  Green Beans\, Calabaza Squash\, Corn\, Dancer Eggplant (light purple in color)\, Ghost Peppers (super hot!)\, Green Zebra Tomatoes (delicious heirloom)\, Indigo Drop Cherry Tomatoes (sweet and loaded with antioxidants)\, Citronella\, Chamomile\, and Sunflowers) \nPLANT ORDERS ARE DUE BY APRIL 27!!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Gardening the Community\, 200 Walnut Street\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180519T160000
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SUMMARY:Nuestras Raíces Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Nuestras Raíces Plant Sale on May 19th! \nNuestras Raíces will have various plants to sale to you. You can also PRE-ORDER YOUR PLANTS. Contact:\nMargot Wise\n(413)531-2767\nmwise@nuestras-raices.org\n329 Main St. Holyoke MA. 01040 (Main Offices)\n24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke\, MA. 01040 (The Farm) \nPrices:\n6-Packs $4.00\n3″ Pots $2.00 \nBulk Deals:\n8 6-Packs $30.00\n16 Pots $30.00 \nThey will have for sale:\nGreen Basil\, Green Beans\, Broccoli\, Cilantro\, Cucumber\, Corn Sweet\, Black & Violet Eggplant\, Cosmo / Marigold / Sunflowers Zinnias Flowers\, PR Gandules\, Lettuce\, Mint\, Italian Oregano\, Ají Dulce (Sweet Pepper)\, Bell Pepper\, Flavor burst Pepper\, Hot Peppers\, Tomatoes\, Cherry Tomatoes\, Tomatillos\, Watermelon\, Winter Squash PR Calabaza\, Butternut Winter Squash\, Zucchini
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nuestras-raices-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180528
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CREATED:20180427T152657Z
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SUMMARY:44th Annual Sheep and Woolcraft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fiber and woolcraft vendors\, sheep shearing demonstrations\, sheep dog trials\, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children\, sheep shows\, fleece show and sale\, and food booths.  9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.  For more information and map\, go to www.MASHEEPWOOL.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/44th-annual-sheep-and-woolcraft-fair/
LOCATION:Cummington Fairgrounds\, 97 Fairgrounds Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180529T190000
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SUMMARY:CISA Workshop & Tour: Bringing Visitors to Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Glendale Ridge Vineyard for an early evening farm tour to learn about resources\, ideas\, and need-to-know information for engaging the public on your farm. We will discuss the many ways that farms can provide education\, experiences\, and products\, and how to assess if an agri-tourism enterprise is the right direction for your farm – PLUS get to know how Glendale Ridge engages the public with summer music series\, events\, and tastings. Cost is $5 and includes food. Children are welcome! \nLocation: Glendale Ridge Vineyard & Winery\, 155 Glendale Road\, Southampton\nPresenter: Lisa Chase\, University of Vermont Extension/Director of Vermont Tourism Research Center and Mary and Ed Hamel of Glendale Ridge Vineyard & Winery. \n\nRSVP to: Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 OR RSVP online below. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nMay 29: Bringing Visitors to Farm $5.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFunding for this event is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-tour-bringing-visitors-to-your-farm/
LOCATION:Glendale Ridge Vineyard and Winery\, 155 Glendale Road\, Southampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180602
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CREATED:20180307T170412Z
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UID:26798-1527724800-1527897599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Slow Living Conference 2018
DESCRIPTION:On May 31st and June 1st\, 2018 The Strolling of the Heifers and Windham Grows will be sponsoring the Slow Living Summit in Brattleboro\, VT. This year’s topic is The Future of Food Entrepreneurship. \nSee the Summit website for details: www.slowlivingsummit.org \nPhone for info: 617-669-2125
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/slow-living-conference-2018/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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