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SUMMARY:Plant-Insect Co-evolution
DESCRIPTION:How do plants defend themselves from insects\, and how effective are these defenses? Come learn about insect life cycles\, orders\, and distinguishing features that they have adapted through co-evolution with plants. This class includes discussion about the native plant-native pollinator relationship\, as well as an outdoor study to examine signs of insects on the landscape. \nProgram Code: BOT1508\nInstructor: George LoCascio\nFee: $33 (Member) / $40 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: all certificates\nCEU: MALP MCLP: .5 MNLA MCH: .5 NOFA AOLCP: 2.5 SAF CFE: 2.5 (Cat.2)\nCosponsor: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-insect-co-evolution/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190405T120000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Planning\, Practices\, and Programs
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Planning\, Practices\, and Programs. A workshop for farmers and forest land owners Friday\, April 5\, 2019 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Deerfield Town Hall 8 Conway Street\, South Deerfield\, Mass. \nAre you a farmer or farmland or forestland owner? The Franklin Conservation District invites you to attend a workshop to learn about programs that offer technical and financial assistance to help you address natural resource concerns on your land. Meet representatives from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Franklin Conservation District who will present information about conservation planning\, conservation practices and how to access federal conservation programs. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and pick up literature. \nSpeakers:\nBarbara Miller\, retired State Resource Conservationist\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Rita Thibodeau\, District Conservationist\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\nCarolyn Ness\, Franklin Conservation District \nThe session is free and open to the public.\nFor more information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact Barbara Miller\, 413-628-4596.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/conservation-planning-practices-and-programs/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T150000
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CREATED:20190305T170841Z
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UID:30135-1554544800-1554562800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie: Home Orchard Management
DESCRIPTION:Home Orchard Establishment & Basics (Classroom) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00\nHome Orchard Pest Management (Hands-on workshop) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, April 6\, 2019 led by Dr. Jaime Piñero & Ms. Liz Garofalo\nRed Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA 01331 \nMorning: Horticultural topics covered will be the basics of planting fruit trees\, including site selection\, choice of variety and rootstock\, planting best practices\, tree training and pruning\, fertilization and ongoing fruit tree care. (In-depth pest management will be covered in the afternoon session.) If weather permits\, there will be a hands-on demonstration of planting fruit trees at Red Apple Farm. \nAfternoon: One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on\, scouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc.\, will be covered. \nThe workshops will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. If attending both workshops\, please bring a bag lunch. \nFee $50 per workshop or attend both for reduced price of $90. 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/mass-aggie-home-orchard-management/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T213000
DTSTAMP:20260602T232909
CREATED:20190319T141443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T142333Z
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SUMMARY:Beantown at the Beast
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the wonderful world of heirloom beans! \nFeaturing four types of local beans: Appaloosa\, Yellow Eye\, Marfax\, and Canada Yellow. Paired with pork belly\, braised beef\, poached fish\, and vegan spring vegetables. Each meal includes a spring greens salad. \n$18/bowl and $10/half bowl \nTwo ticketed seatings: 5:30 and 7:30. \nRSVP online or by phone at 413-727-3040 — seats are limited!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beantown-at-the-beast/
LOCATION:Belly of the Beast\, 159 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Belly of the Beast":MAILTO:eat@bellyofthebeastma.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T232909
CREATED:20190108T212227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T212533Z
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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-3/
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:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T232909
CREATED:20190305T181935Z
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SUMMARY:Tips and Techniques for Healthy Seedling Starts
DESCRIPTION:Healthy plants and gardens begin with healthy seedlings. Come learn some basic yet critical propagation techniques for successful seedling starts. We begin with a brief overview of propagation terminology and science and continue in the greenhouse with hands-on demonstrations and experience. Plan to get your hands dirty and leave with some healthy native seedling starts! \nProgram Code: HOR3132\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $40 (Member) / $48 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1; MNLA MCH: .5; NOFA AOLCP: 3\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tips-and-techniques-for-healthy-seedling-starts/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190421T160000
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SUMMARY:Rites of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our take on classic Passover and Easter dishes at our family-style tables. An abundance of food will be featured\, including:\nSpring Parsnips + Carrots w/Almond Granola\nMaple-Glazed Ham\nClassic Passover Brisket\nAsparagus + Coddled Eggs\nand even more to come… \nA spring gathering to celebrate renewal and rebirth\, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boston Chapter of Black and Pink\, an open family of LGBTQ prisoners and “free world” allies who support each other. Their work toward the abolition of the prison industrial complex is rooted in the experience of currently and formerly incarcerated people. \nOne ticketed seating at 2pm. \nRSVP online or by phone at 413-727-3040 — seats are limited!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/rites-of-spring/
LOCATION:Belly of the Beast\, 159 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Belly of the Beast":MAILTO:eat@bellyofthebeastma.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190423T210000
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CREATED:20190415T130823Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Biggest Little Farm
DESCRIPTION:CISA is partnering with Amherst Cinema for a screening of The Biggest Little Farm\, followed by a panel discussion featuring CISA’s Margaret Christie\, Missy Bahret of Old Friends Farm\, and Harrison Bardwell of Bardwell Farm. The film chronicles the experiences of first-time farmers over 8 years. \nA testament to the immense complexity of nature\, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land. \nWhen the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction notice from their tiny LA apartment\, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County\, naively endeavoring to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature. \nThe land they’ve chosen\, however\, is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering from a brutal drought. \nThe film chronicles eight years of daunting work and outsize idealism as they attempt to create the utopia they seek\, planting 10\,000 orchard trees and over 200 different crops\, and bringing in animals of every kind– including an unforgettable pig named Emma and her best friend\, Greasy the rooster. \nWhen the farm’s ecosystem finally begins to reawaken\, so does the Chesters’ hope – but as their plan to create perfect harmony takes a series of wild turns\, they realize that to survive they will have to reach a far greater understanding of the intricacies and wisdom of nature\, and of life itself. \nFor more tickets and more information\, visit: https://amherstcinema.org/films-and-events/biggest-little-farm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-biggest-little-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T232909
CREATED:20190404T195838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T195838Z
UID:30599-1556384400-1556398800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Farm Market Table" Storytelling Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Barrington Farmers Market for “Farm Market Table\,” a night of storytelling to celebrate the power and purpose of food. Local and guest farmers\, chefs\, and eaters will share their favorite food stoires. Featuring Special guest storyteller Julia Turshen acclaimed food writer and activist\, and best selling author of “Small Victories” “Feed the Resistance” and “Now and Again”. All tickets sales benefit the Great Barrington Farmers Market SNAP\, WIC\, and SFMC doubling programs.a night of storytelling at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. \nWe believe that everyone deserves access to fresh local food. We believe in a resilient and equitable local food system. We believe in creating opportunity for Farmers. Come help us make it a possibility! We want to welcome everyone to celebrate and support food in our community. \nTickets are offered on a sliding scale with special pricing available. For more information and to buy tickets check out greatbarringtonfarmersmarket.org or mahaiwe.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-market-table-storytelling-event/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Barrington Farmers Market":MAILTO:GBFMMANAGER@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190428T190000
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CREATED:20190415T135409Z
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SUMMARY:Tour and Forage Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tour and Forage Walk at Fletcher Farm\n22 Gunn Road ext\, Southampton \nSpecialists will discuss wet pasture challenges\, plant identification\, manure storage and handling\, and many other topics \nClick here to register. \nContact Sam Glaze-Corcoran\, coordinator for the southern New England Grazing Network\, by phone or email: 978-855-3242 or samanthaglaze@rocketmail.com for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tour-and-forage-walk/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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