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UID:29948-1551520800-1551528000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series \nPruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop \nSaturday\, March 2\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Led by Ms. Sonia Schloemann \nUMass Cold Spring Orchard\, 391 Sabin Street\, Belchertown\, MA \nGrapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste\, are winter hardy\, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to correctly prune them.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning and training grapes in order to produce a bountiful crop. We’ll learn about tool maintenance and sharpening\, too.  Bring your own tools or use ours. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. \nFee: $45.  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
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-grapes-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214429Z
UID:29459-1551535200-1551546000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter's End: A Feast to Celebrate the Transition of the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Eating seasonally can get a little tricky in the time between the seasons.  This will be a hands-on class\, so push up your sleeves and get ready to make Winter Borscht\, Herb and Goat Cheese Popovers\, Radicchio and Chickpeas with Creamy Lemon Dressing\, and Baked Apples with Maple Ice Cream. We’ll wrap it up with a light meal together\, to truly celebrate the bounty of the Berkshires. Members: $45\, Non-Members: $55 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winters-end-a-feast-to-celebrate-the-transition-of-the-seasons/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20190108T213405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214539Z
UID:29461-1552125600-1552140000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Varroa Management Plan
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Varroa mites under control in a honeybee colony can be hard and confusing. This workshop is on how to choose and combine treatment options in order to create a mite management plan. She will explain the theory of Integrated Pest Management\, review mite treatment options and discuss the most effective non-chemical management tools. Members: $10\, Non-Members: $25 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-a-varroa-management-plan/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20190305T175523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T180735Z
UID:30138-1552125600-1552147200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Soils
DESCRIPTION:This one-day intensive explores the biotic and abiotic components that create native soils and explains how these factors inform local flora. The class takes a closer look at soil structure and soil biology in miniature lab experiments. \nProgram Code: HOR3904\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $92 (Member) / $109 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Core: HD; Elective: all certificates\nCEU: NOFA AOLCP: 6; MNLA MCH: 1; MALP MCLP: 1.5; SAF CFE: 6 (Cat. 1)\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/understanding-and-managing-soils-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20190108T213521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T213521Z
UID:29464-1552140000-1552150800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cheese Making at Home
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make a simple\, delicious cheese in your own kitchen. This workshop will cover equipment\, supplies\, and basic techniques used in making nearly all types of cheese. While making 3 types of cheese\, fresh from start to finish\, an emphasis will be on making a unique cheese unlike any at your local grocery store. After enjoying the fresh-made cheeses\, each person will take home instructions and a set of ingredients to make a batch or two at home. This workshop is for beginners\, and participants will learn by doing. Members: $35/Non-members: $45 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cheese-making-at-home/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20190108T210021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T211204Z
UID:29431-1552413600-1552420800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Backyard Beekeepers
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting\, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary\, weather permitting. \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-backyard-beekeepers-2/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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CREATED:20190304T163417Z
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UID:30110-1552572000-1552579200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: USDA Rural Development Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the USDA Rural Development Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session. This will be an opportunity to provide feedback on the implementation of VAPG (and any other RD programs) in addition to us submitting written recommendations to the USDA. \nDate: March 14\, 2019 \nLocation: Webinar  \nTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST \nWe will share more information as we learn more\, but in the meantime – save the date! \nAt this moment AMS is not going to be doing a listening session that would cover our issues\, however they are hosting one on the hemp production provisions in the farm bill. The hemp listening session save the date is as follows: \nDate: March 13\, 2019 \nLocation: Webinar \nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-usda-rural-development-farm-bill-implementation-listening-session/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20190108T213639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214758Z
UID:29466-1552726800-1552752000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beekeeping 101: An Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:This all-day program will give first year beekeepers the tools they need to start off their new hobby on the right foot. Topics will include honey bee biology\, equipment\, hive installation methods\, basic pest management\, honey and wax harvesting\, and hive management through the seasons. A hands-on demonstration of installing a hive will follow this talk at a later date depending on the arrival date of the bees. Price includes lunch. Members: $65\, Non-Members: $75 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beekeeping-101-an-introduction-to-backyard-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20180904T212052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T212052Z
UID:28412-1553193000-1553200200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Right Plant\, Right Place: Introduction to Choosing Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join a workshop discussion of native plant selection\, site assessment\, and methods for choosing the right plant for the right place. Native plants offer a higher rate of success\, as these plants are well-suited for the Northeastern climate\, soil conditions\, and environment. They require less maintenance and fertilizer\, and permit more time to enjoy the garden. Native plants also support a healthy ecosystem\, including pollinators and birds.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/right-plant-right-place-introduction-to-choosing-native-plants/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20190305T180228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T180725Z
UID:30142-1553193000-1553200200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Right Plant\, Right Place: Introduction to Choosing Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join a workshop discussion of native plant selection\, site assessment\, and methods for choosing the right plant for the right place. Native plants offer a higher rate of success\, as these plants are well-suited for the Northeastern climate\, soil conditions\, and environment. They require less maintenance and fertilizer\, and permit more time to enjoy the garden. Native plants also support a healthy ecosystem\, including pollinators and birds. \nProgram Code: PDW4001\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $26 (Member) / $32 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: DW/Adv.HD\nCEU: NOFA AOLCP: 2; MNLA MCH: .5; MALP MCLP: .5\nCosponsor: Ecological Landscape Alliance\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/right-plant-right-place-introduction-to-choosing-native-plants-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190322T160000
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CREATED:20190305T181054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T181054Z
UID:30146-1553248800-1553270400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Meadows 1-2-3
DESCRIPTION:No one can grow an instant meadow\, but this one-day seminar builds partipants’ understanding of what it takes to create and maintain a meadow. Appropriate for those interested in starting a meadow or in improving an existing one. Extensive resource material included. Bring a bag lunch. \nProgram Code: HOR8001\nInstructor: Kathy Connolly\nFee: $80 (Member) / $96 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 20\nCertificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 2; NOFA AOLCP: 6\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/meadows-1-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20190108T213815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214646Z
UID:29468-1553331600-1553356800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Management
DESCRIPTION:This workshop covers complementary sprays backed by biodiversity and soil health to set the stage for successfully growing tree fruit here. Learn how fungal disease becomes manageable with wise variety choices and enhanced soil biology. Even major insect challenges can be resolved safely. Bring a bag lunch. Members: $110\, Non-Members: $125 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-management/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20190305T181405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T181405Z
UID:30148-1554026400-1554044400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Adaptations to Wildfire
DESCRIPTION:Think a wildfire can’t burn in New England? Think again. This class covers fire history in New England and discusses native plant adaptions and responses to fire. After an indoor portion examining plant adaptions through case studies\, we move outdoors to the Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area\, where we investigate the signs of wildfire in the Pioneer Valley. The class also addresses fire as a process and ecosystem shaper. \nProgram Code: BOT1103\nInstructor: George LoCascio\nFee: $66 (Member) / $80 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: FB/Adv.FB\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1.5 MNLA MCH: 1 NOFA AOLCP: 5 SAF CFE: 5 (Cat.1)\nCosponsor: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-adaptations-to-wildfire/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T223215
CREATED:20190314T210321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T210426Z
UID:30331-1554037200-1554044400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Local Farmers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/celebration-of-local-farmers/
LOCATION:DVAA\, 105 Main St\, Northfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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