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SUMMARY:Hilltown Making Food Fun
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here! Let’s start a garden and learn about local food. \n\nMaking Food Fun comes to the Hilltowns! CISA and the Old Creamery Co-op team up to celebrate spring. Plant vegetable seedlings or strawberry starts from Windy Ridge Farm for your home garden. Learn about seeds from the Hilltown Seed Saving Network. Taste local foods and learn new recipes for spring ingredients. This family event is free and open to the public at the Old Creamery Co-op\, 445 Berkshire Trail\, Cummington\, MA 01026\, on Saturday\, May 4th from 10am-12pm—rain or shine! Parent resources about HIP\, farmers’ markets\, and more.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hilltown-making-food-fun/
LOCATION:Old Creamery Co-op\, 445 Berkshire Trail\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
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UID:46336-1714827600-1714834800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Adaptive Gardening Series: Philosophy of Permaculture
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will offer reflections on the principles and philosophy of permaculture from Claudia Murray\, a graduating senior in the Sustainable Food and Farming program at UMass. We will look at the relationship between farming and European colonization\, and learn how permaculture offers a shift in perspective to address these crises. We hope to think through new approaches to engaging with food\, farming\, and our connections to the land. Finally\, we will consider different ways of integrating permaculture at the community garden or in your own home garden! All gardening experience levels welcome. \nFree\, limited space available. \nPlease register here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-adaptive-gardening-series-philosophy-of-permaculture/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden\, 140 Meadow St\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T102554
CREATED:20240227T131300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T131300Z
UID:46129-1714903200-1714924800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Reconnect Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A day of practices to destress and stay centered amid uncertainty. In this restorative\, uplifting day in community with others\, you will experience and gain techniques for: reiki/energy healing\, forest meditation\, yoga and teas for nervous system health\, grounding and nourishing recipes. Facilitators are Nalini Goodial\, Ricky Baruc\, and Deb Habib. Fee includes all sessions\, lunchtime soup (resulting from a cooking lesson!) and a take home tea or spice pack. Sliding scale: $50 -$90. Pre-registration required\, space limited. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register. \nSunday May 5\, 10am to 4PM \nVisit Seeds of Solidarity’s website for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/reconnect-retreat/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T102554
CREATED:20240401T180313Z
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UID:46472-1715011200-1715022000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Caretaker Farm: Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:What is soil? What defines the quality of soil? How do you determine the quality of your soil? How do you try to preserve and improve your soil? During the visit to Caretaker Farm we will discuss the importance of soil health for the sustainability of your farm. We will also tour the land and observe how our soil health fits into the environmental sustainability of the farm. \nCaretaker Farm is a 34-acre diversified farm that includes a 270 family vegetable CSA\, a bakery\, bees\, chickens\, pigs\, ponds\, pastures\, hills\, forest\, and a stream. Click here for more information. \nDate: Monday\, May 6\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA 01267
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/caretaker-farm-soil-health/
LOCATION:Caretaker Farm\, 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
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UID:46144-1715418000-1715428800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the new normal- power equipment and implements on the farm and homestead
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you confused on how to enter into the realm of tractors\, implements and power equipment? There are many time and labor saving pieces of equipment available lately and with rampant sticker shock everywhere\, how do you choose what to buy? \nFor those who have equipment already\, how do I maintain it? Can I repair it?  Should I repair it\, or bite the bullet and upgrade?  Interested in starting a new enterprise on the farm? What will I need? \nWe will discuss these and other subjects. I am a diesel mechanic\, certified welder and farmer with 40 years of experience with agricultural and construction equipment. You’ll have access to insights and experience that will help you confidently delve into the world of power equipment\, implements and tractors. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024\n9am-12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice: $50 – $100 sliding scale\nPresenter: Dave Petrovick with support from Jonathan Anderson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-the-new-normal-power-equipment-and-implements-on-the-farm-and-homestead/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T183000
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UID:46343-1715878800-1715884200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Adaptive Gardening Series: Mill River Floods\, Past & Present
DESCRIPTION:On the 150th Anniversary of the Mill River Flood of 1874\, join local historian John Sinton and Smith College Botany professor Gaby Immerman\, co-founders of the Mill River Greenway Initiative\, for a presentation on the history and current state of Mill River floods and the relationship of flooding with the Grow Food Northampton Community Garden. More details coming soon! \nSliding scale\, $0-30\, limited space available. \nPlease register here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-adaptive-gardening-series-mill-river-floods-past-present/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden\, 140 Meadow St\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
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SUMMARY:Just Roots Spring Festival and Seedling Sale
DESCRIPTION:This Spring celebration is free and open to the public and will feature live music\, cooking demonstrations and samples\, farm tours\, a free seed swap\, a raffle with prizes from local businesses\, children’s activities\, and free ice cream from Ice Cream Emergency. Seedlings for sale will include vegetables\, flowers\, culinary and medicinal herbs\, native pollinators\, and more from Just Roots\, MXED GREENS\, Turtle Bend Farm\, Checkerspot Farm\, Sage Green Botanicals\, People’s Medicine Project\, Sawmill Herb Farm\, Foxtrot Farm\, and A Wing and A Prayer Nursery. \nSaturday\, May 18th\, 10am-2pm \nLocation: Just Roots\, 34 Glenbrook Drive Greenfield
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-spring-festival-and-seedling-sale/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000
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UID:46475-1716220800-1716231600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Full Well Farm: Start-Up Costs
DESCRIPTION:In our visit\, we’ll talk about what went into getting our farm off the ground in 2018 and take a look at what resources we utilized to apply for grants and loans that made the last four seasons possible. We’ll also talk about our current business plan\, the benefits of growing high value crops like flowers and cut greens\, and our community partnerships that support our business and make local food more accessible. Click here for more information. \nFull Well Farm is a queer owned\, no-till farm in Adams owned and operated by Meg Bantle (they/she) and Laura Tupper-Palches (she/ her). They grow vegetables and cut flowers on an acre of land using a permanent bed system that focuses on soil health. They have a 65 family vegetable CSA\, a 15 person seasonal flower CSA\, and attend the North Adams Farmers Market. They prioritize accessibility to their produce by partnering with local non-profits\, and accepting HIP/SNAP\, and offering sliding-scale CSA pricing. \nDates: Monday\, May 20\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road Adams\, MA 01220
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/46475/
LOCATION:Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road\, Adams\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T102554
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UID:46149-1716627600-1716638400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Starting Seeds and Seedlings
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWe will discuss how to maximize germination and getting seeds on their way to success for the season. Starting seeds later than we are used to in the greenhouse with only natural lighting and solar heating\, getting them in the ground with no “checking” of their growth\, use of seed inoculants\, transplant drenches\, and mulch when planting will all be discussed. Our “no cell” “no soil block” open tray system of greenhouse seed starting will be discussed also. We follow the biodynamic calendar when planting and will share our thoughts on that too. May 25 is a root day. \nFirst\, we will start some lettuce seeds in the greenhouse\, then repair to the field to plant some beet seeds and lettuce seedlings\, apply in row drenches\, and follow up with application of mulch. This will be a very hands-on workshop. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 25\, 2024\n9am – 12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice – $50 – $100 – sliding scale.\nPresenters – Clare Caldwell and Julie Rawson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/starting-seeds-and-seedlings/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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