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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604
DTSTAMP:20260602T213855
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SUMMARY:Strolling of the Heifers
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of fun and education for the whole family\, built around the world-famous\, agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade. Come down to Brattleboro’s historic Main Street on Saturday\, June 2! \n2018 Parade theme: MAY THE FARMS BE WITH YOU \nThe parade kicks off at 10 am sharp with scores of lovable heifer calves\, groomed\, decorated and led by future farmers. The heifers are followed by farm animals\, bands\, tractors\, floats\, clowns and surprises. \nFollow the  parade crowd to the 11-acre Slow Living Expo for food\, entertainment\, animals\, tractors\, music and family fun\, plus demonstrations\, craft show and exhibits related to our mission of farm and food innovation. \nAnd that’s not all: Stroll Weekend starts Friday night\, June 1 with our Street Festival featuring a culinary competition\, Gallery Walk\, music\, food\, fun and dancing.  On Sunday\, June 3\, enjoy our Famous Farmers Breakfast\, the cycling Tour de Heifer and the Farm Tour. \nAlways rated one of Vermont’s Top 10 Summer Events! Visit our website for the full weekend schedule! \nEmail: info@strollingoftheheifers.com\nWebsite: www.strollingoftheheifers.com\nPhone for info: 802-246-0982
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strolling-of-the-heifers/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180607T213000
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CREATED:20180523T143214Z
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SUMMARY:The Beast Turns One: Belly of the Beast One Year Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join Belly of the Beast in celebrating their one year anniversary on Thursday\, June 7th\, 2018\, with a special pop-up dinner featuring guest chef William McKerchie! They will be booking two seatings for this five-course meal: 5:30pm & 7:30pm. $54/person \nGuest Chef William McKerchie (Sow Loud kitchen) presents a (mostly) vegetarian celebration of the season\, Belly of the Beast-style: locally sourced & from scratch. Seats are limited! Request an RSVP soon by replying to this email or going through our website link. \nMore information\, including a menu can be found here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-beast-turns-one-belly-of-the-beast-one-year-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Belly of the Beast\, 159 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:michael@treefroglandscapes.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180611
DTSTAMP:20260602T213855
CREATED:20180228T195120Z
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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\, June 8th\, 5:00 – 8:00 PM \nSaturday\, June 9th\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM \nSunday\, June 10th\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nWHERE \nThe Collaborative for Educational Services \n97 Hawley St. \nNorthampton\, Ma 01060 \nTo Register Click Here  \nA VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE \nTHE WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 40 PARTICIPANTS \nOnce you have been confirmed as a participant and/or whether you will be receiving a scholarship\, \nyou will receive notification and a payment link will be emailed to you. \nYour payment must be received by May 25th\, 2018 \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:\nSherri Smith – beebesmith7@gmail.com   413-588-1464 \nRosa Matta – urocofspringfield@gmail.com   413-222-8793
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/undoing-racismcommunity-organizing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Collaborative for Educational Services\, 97 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180608T130000
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SUMMARY:Greater Quabbin Food Alliance Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nemail: kowalski@mountgrace.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greater-quabbin-food-alliance-spring-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180609T230000
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SUMMARY:Barnfest 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join Fabric of Life at our 2018 celebration of traditional handcrafts\, agriculture\, music and dance! Enjoy an afternoon of live folk music\, local foods\, and family-friendly hands-on crafts\, and stay for a community potluck dinner\, dancing and music into the wee hours. \nBARNFEST is Fabric of Life’s annual benefit event — participation is free\, but voluntary donations and a percentage of vendor sales will support Fabric of Life’s mission. \nSchedule:\n1 – 3pm: Sample (and bring home) local fare\, including home-grown bread\, pickles\, beer and wood-fired pizza. Admire and purchase beautiful handcrafted items for your home \n2pm: Scandinavian folk music jam AND Kids folk dance workshop AND Ukulele workshop for all \n2 – 5pm: Watch demonstrations and participate in traditional handcrafts\, such as weaving\, spinning\, timber framing\, blacksmithing and natural dyeing \n3:30pm: Balkan Folk Music Jam with the Harris Brothers \n5pm: Potluck Supper — bring a main dish side dish\, salad or dessert \n6pm: Balkan Sing-a-long \n7pm: Concert \n8pm: Dance party and socializing with live music\, with a performance by youth folk dance troupe Mladost at 8:30
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barnfest-2018/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180610T120000
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SUMMARY:Beneficial Bug Tour of Nasami Farm
DESCRIPTION:Tour the greenhouses at Nasami Farm; see how common pests are successfully managed with biological controls in lieu of pesticides. Biocontrols are intentionally released insects\, mites\, nematodes\, and microorganisms. Scout for some of these beneficial bugs and their prey. Learn about the grisly end of an aphid that encounters a predatory wasp. Bring a hand lens and sun protection.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beneficial-bug-tour-of-nasami-farm/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180610T140000
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SUMMARY:Poultry Processing and Butchering 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Stillman’s Quality Meats at the farm for a hands-on day of poultry processing and butcher education. In this workshop participants will be guided through a safe and humane demonstration on poultry slaughter. Participants will then learn about poultry anatomy followed by a hands-on butcher demo\, in which participants will get to cut up and take home their own chicken. There will be a discussion about the best way to cut up a chicken\, different cuts and cooking methods. You will be a “spatch-cocking master”! \nThis is a hands-on workshop in a farm/processing environment. Participants should plan to bring suitable clothing (you will be getting dirty)\, an apron\, a sharp kitchen knife\, cutting board and willingness to learn! Participants will take home a freshly butchered chicken\, including an SQM goodie bag. Additionally all participants will receive 10% off purchases made at the farm that day. \nThe class will be followed by a 100% LOCAL farm lunch with bounty from the farm and surrounding farm community. \nFind more information and register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/poultry-processing-and-butchering-101/
LOCATION:Stillman Quality Meats\, 3674 Greenwich Road\, Hardwick\, MA\, 01031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180616
DTSTAMP:20260602T213855
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SUMMARY:Armed to Farm 2018
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is bringing its nationally recognized Armed to Farm training to Troy\, New Hampshire. The Armed to Farm Program provides military veterans the skills they would need to transition from a military life to a farming life and is offered free-of-charge thanks to a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. \nArmed to Farm is scheduled for June 11 – June 15\, 2018 at The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy\, NH. The event is free for those chosen to attend; lodging\, transportation to local farms\, and most meals will be provided. Participants must pay their own travel costs to and from the event. \nVeterans can visit ncat.org/armedtofarm to complete an application by April 27\, 2018. The program is available to military veterans in the Northeast who are interested in starting a farm or who have recently begun farming (less than 10 years). Spouses and farming partners are also invited to apply. NCAT will notify selected participants by May 4. \nArmed to Farm combines engaging classroom sessions with farm tours and hands-on activities. Participants learn about business planning\, budgeting\, recordkeeping\, marketing\, livestock production\, vegetable production\, and more. Participants gain a strong foundation in the basic principles of operating a sustainable and regenerative farming enterprise. In addition\, Armed to Farm attendees join a nationwide network of supportive farmer-veterans and agricultural advisors.\nInstructors for this New Hampshire Armed to Farm will include NCAT sustainable agriculture specialists\, UNH Cooperative Extension agents\, representatives from USDA agencies\, and experienced crop and livestock producers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/armed-to-farm-2018/
LOCATION:The Inn at East Hill Farm\, 46 Monadnock Street\, Troy\, NH\, 03465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180616T150000
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CREATED:20180530T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T182117Z
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SUMMARY:River Valley Coop Local Hero Day
DESCRIPTION:This year\, CISA celebrates 25 years of supporting Pioneer Valley farms and farmers\, working to build a resilient\, fair\, and delicious local food system. \nThere are over 200 Local Hero farms helping to feed our Valley – come by River Valley Coop on June 16th to meet some of them and taste their delicious products during their first Local Hero Day! \nStoneman Brewery will be debuting their new beer\, Tractor Ryed IPA\, brewed specifically to honor CISA’s 25th anniversary! \nVendors \n\nStoneman Brewery\nFull Moon Ghee\nAstarte Farm\nWinter Moon Roots\nAtlas Farm\nPioneer Valley Popcorn\nWheelview Farm\nQueens Greens
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/river-valley-coop-local-hero-day/
LOCATION:River Valley Coop\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213855
CREATED:20180517T133359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180521T203657Z
UID:27536-1529834400-1529859600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Just Roots Spring Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Just Roots Spring Farm Fest is a celebration of the start of the 2018 Season! \nThe festival will have vendors and informational booths filled with wonderful local businesses and organizations who support sustainability\, local agriculture\, buying local and building community. There will be farm tours\, free workshops\, food and live music! Just Roots will be selling seedlings and hosting activities for kids! Come explore the farm for a walk and visit\, or spend the day dancing\, learning and getting inspired! \nFind more info here: justroots.org/events/spring-fest/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-spring-fest/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213855
CREATED:20180515T161302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T155229Z
UID:27507-1530208800-1530216000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop for Farmers: Park Hill Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening farm tour and round table with our hosts\, Russell Braen and Alane Hartley at Park Hill Orchard who practice the “Three T’s” of agritourism – Tours\, Talks and Tastings – in order to create meaningful participatory experiences for visitors. \n” There are several areas of tension in every agritourism operation. Parts of the business that are always at issue and never will be perfect. Things like PYO pricing and management\, food and visitor safety\, parking issues\, children and parenting\, arrangements for older and disabled people – not to mention dialing in the profit centers\, branding and publicity\, sponsorship and product placement\, labor practices\, regulation. \nWe propose to sit down\, round table style\, and share the bit we know about the devils in the details and we would really like to hear the experiences and insights gleaned from other operations like yours. So if you’re interested in what it’s like to have thirty thousand folks visit your farm during the three month season then make it a point to attend!” \n~ Owners/Managers Russell Braen and Alane Hartley \nLocation: Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\nPresenter: Russell Braen and Alane Hartley\, owners and operators of Park Hill Orchard \nRSVP below OR to Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 \n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-for-farmers-park-hill-orchard/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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