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SUMMARY:Pulse Cafe presents: YOUR FOOD\, YOUR CLIMATE
DESCRIPTION:The food system is a key influence on our climate and the well-being of humans\, non-humans\, and ecosystems. Lead by climate scientist Shaina Rogstad and Brittany Gutermuth of Mass Aubudon\, the presentation and discussion will be grounded in the best available science on land use and climate change\, including agricultural contributions. \nShaina will summarize much of the key information contained in the IPCC\, Intergovermental Panel on Climate Change\, report released this August and touch on ways we can all collectively work to improve and help in the climate change challenge. \nRefreshments included: \nShaina Rogstad is a PhD Candidate in Geo sciences with a masters degree in Applied Mathematics. She works as a climate scientist at the Climate Systems Research Center at UMass Amherst. Her research uses global climate models to study how changes in the Antarctic ice sheet under future conditions with increasing greenhouse gas emissions. You can find her online @ScienceShaina on Twitter and Instagram. \nBrittany Gutermuth is Climate Education Coordinator with Mass Audubon’s Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries. \nTo save your spot\, PLEASE REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pulse-cafe-presents-your-food-your-climate/
LOCATION:Pulse Cafe\, 270 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Value-Add Program info session
DESCRIPTION:Turn Your Produce into Value-Added Products at the Western MA Food Processing Center\n\nInfo Session March 9 from 3-4:30pm\n324 Wells St. Greenfield MA \nThe Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center (WMFPC) is a shared-use food processing facility in Greenfield MA\, which offers both rental and co-packing services to regional food entrepreneurs and local farms. \nThis summer and fall\, they will be launching a Value-Add Program for local farms. This program aims to increase our region’s capacity to lightly process fruits and vegetables to make local food accessible year-round. The WMFPC works with farmers to process their fresh produce into frozen and value-added\, shelf-stable products. \n\nJoin us at our info session next month or email Kate at katev@fccdc.org for more information.\n\nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/value-add-program-info-session/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200312T190000
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing the East Coast Food System- Postponed!
DESCRIPTION:Decolonizing the East Coast Food System\n\nJoin seven food justice community organizers in a discussion about creating an alternate food system for and by people of color and dismantling systemic barriers to ensure everyone has access to healthy\, fresh\, affordable food and produce.Moderated by students of color. \nPanelists include: \n\nEric Jackson\, Black Yield Institute\, Baltimore\, MD\nKaren Washington\, Rise and Root Farm\, Orange County\, NY\nShanelle Morris\, Grow Hartford\, Hartford\, CT\nLiz O’Gilvie\, Gardening the Community\, Springfield Food Policy Council\, Springfield\, MA\nIbrahim Ali\, Gardening the Community\, Springfield\, MA\nZephrin Mongroo\, Garden of Eat’n\, Springfield\, MA\nNicole Coker\, Garden of Eat’n\, Springfield\, MA\n\n\n  Thursday\, March 12 at 7:00pm  to 9:00pm \n Clapp Laboratory\, Hooker Auditorium (016) at Mount Holyoke College
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/decolonizing-the-east-coast-food-system/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200314T100000
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SUMMARY:Pruning Blueberries: a Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pruning Blueberries: a Hands-on Workshop\n$50/person\nMs. Sonia Schloemann \nMarch 14\, 2020\, 10:00am to 12:00pm\nSholan Farm: 1124 Pleasant St.\, Leominster\, MA 01453 \nBlueberries are among the most popular fruits to grow in the home garden. They are healthful and well suited tour New England conditions.Come learn the basics for pruning blueberries for your home landscape. Participants will get some hands-on pruning lessons. We’ll learn about tool maintenance and sharpening\, too. Tools provided \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-blueberries-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200321T100000
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SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Grapes: a Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Growing & Pruning Grapes: a Hands-on Workshop\n$50/person\nMs. Sonia Schloemann \nMarch 21\, 2020\, 10:00am to 12:00pm\nUMass Cold Spring Orchard: 391 Sabin St.\, Belchertown\, MA 01007 \nGrapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many new varieties have superb 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 \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-grapes-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200321T103000
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SUMMARY:Easthampton Groundbreaking Ceremony - River Valley Coop
DESCRIPTION:River Valley Co·op \nEasthampton Groundbreaking Ceremony \nMarch 21st \n10:30am – 12:00pm · 228 Northampton St.\, Easthampton\, MA 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/easthampton-groundbreaking-ceremony-river-valley-coop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T100000
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SUMMARY:Blueberry Pruning for the Home Gardener
DESCRIPTION:Blueberry Pruning for the Home Gardener\, Saturday March 28\, 10-11:30 a.m. \nDo you have blueberry bushes but are afraid to prune them for fear of making a mistake? Do you wish your bushes produced bigger\, better berries? Join QQ Farm Manager\, Leslie Harris\, and the QQ farm crew for a hands-on workshop about pruning blueberry bushes. Learn about blueberry growth habit\, the importance of thinning for great fruit\, and which tools our pruners prefer. Registration includes all supplies and light refreshments. $30.00 \nRegister for workshops from the Farm Events Calendar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/blueberry-pruning-for-the-home-gardener/
LOCATION:Quonquont Farm\, Whately\, MA\,  
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Home Orchard Establishment & Basics
DESCRIPTION:Home Orchard Establishment & Basics -a Classroom Workshop\n$50/person\nMr. Jon Clements and Ms. Liz Garofalo \nMarch 28\,2020\, 10:00am to 12:00pm\nCarlson Orchards: 115 Oak Hill Rd.\, Harvard MA 01451 \nHorticultural topics covered will be the basics of planting fruit trees\, including site selection\, choice of variety and root stock\, 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 the Orchard. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-establishment-basics/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Home Orchard Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:Home Orchard Pest Management -a Hands-on Workshop\n$50/person\nDr. Jaime Pinero and Ms. Liz Garofalo \nMarch 28\,2020\, 1:00pm to 3:30pm\nCarlson Orchards: 115 Oak Hill Rd.\, Harvard MA 01451 \nOne 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. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-pest-management/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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