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SUMMARY:Agrivoltaics Open House: Burgundy Brook Farm
DESCRIPTION:What: Come and see a real agrivoltaic project! Learn the different factors in making a project like this work effectively for farmers and farmland. Understand the benefits of these systems\, and feel free to ask any questions you may have. \nWhat to wear/bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes (sneakers\, boots). We suggest wearing pants to keep ticks etc. off. \nWhen: October 3rd 3pm-7pm. People can come for as long or as short as they’d like (it’ll get dark\, so folks will likely head out earlier than 7). \nWhere: Burgundy Brook Farm\, (search “Tables at the Farm Palmer\, MA” in your Google or Apple maps or other GPS app)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/agrivoltaics-open-house-burgundy-brook-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T160000
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SUMMARY:Skeleton Crew Theater at Sentinel Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the creatures of Skeleton Crew Theater at Sentinel Farm \nSaturday\, October 5th\n1-4pm\n37 Cottage Street\, Belchertown MA \nBring the whole family for some seasonal fun! Pick-Your-Own and meet the magical creatures of the Greenwood courtesy of Skeleton Crew Theater. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/skeleton-crew-theater-at-sentinel-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015450
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T155252Z
UID:48113-1728133200-1728154800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:BarnFest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 5\, 2024\nStarts at 1PM \n80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA \nWe are so excited to welcome you to Bassett Road for our biggest community event of the year! Barnfest is a FREE full day event that includes local crafters and artisans\, musicians\, kid’s activities\, dancing\, food\, and the weaving together of an amazingly vibrant community. \nWe welcome all to join us beginning at 1PM for a variety of live demonstrations\, interactive workshops\, raffles\, a buffet dinner\, and after-dinner musical entertainment into the wee hours of the morning. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barnfest-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015450
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UID:46504-1728309600-1728320400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Brookfield Farm: Business Management and Tractor Cultivation
DESCRIPTION:This visit will be an overview of the major areas of business management that we rely on to make our farm economically functional. We will cover planning (including budgeting)\, bookkeeping & accounting\, marketing\, insurance & administration\, communication (website\, email\, and database). We will consider this a “survey” and give lots of information on all of these topics\, but not dwell too long on any one of them. We will give out written materials to be used as reference for the meeting and for later reference. \nIn addition\, we will wrap up the CRAFT program for the season by having a short round-table discussion about strengths and weaknesses of the program and suggestions for improvements. We look forward to everyone attending and sharing their experiences to help improve our program. \nDate: Monday\, October 7\, 2pm-5pm \nLocation: Brookfield Farm\, 24 Hulst Rd\, Amherst\, MA 01002
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/brookfield-farm-business-management-and-tractor-cultivation/
LOCATION:Brookfield Farm\, Hulst Rd\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000
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SUMMARY:POP Club for Kids at the Westfield Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:The Westfield Farmers’ Market is offering their Power of Produce (POP) club at this summer’s markets. The market is open every Thursday\, from 12pm-5pm until October 17\, 2024. Rain or shine! \nKids ages 4-12 are welcome to participate in POP Club\, a fun\, free program that encourages kids to discover the abundance of fresh local produce at the market. Kids exercise their own buying power while exploring the market\, trying new fruits and vegetables\, learning about where their food comes from\, and participating in activities . \nHow POP Club works: \n\nSign up at the POP Tent on any Thursday between June 6th – August 22nd.\nEach time kids attend the market\, they receive $2 in POP Bucks to spend on fruits\, vegetables\, or seedlings at the market.\nKids can choose between spending their POP bucks or saving them for a larger produce item.\nKids can participate in activities like planting seeds\, learning about pollinators\, movement activities\, and more.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is POP Club?\nThe Power Of Produce (POP) Club is a nationally recognized kids program started at the Oregon City Farmers Market in May 2011. POP Club empowers kids to make healthy food choices while introducing them to where their food comes from. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo we have to participate in the activities?\nWe understand that not all activities will appeal to everyone and there is no requirement to participate in order to receive POP Bucks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the benefits of POP Club?\nPOP Club is a great opportunity for kids to try new foods and become engaged in making healthier food choices. POP Club also empowers kids to make financial decisions on their own. Each week that kids come to the market\, they can choose between spending their POP Bucks that day or saving them to use another week on a bigger item. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo POP Bucks expire?\nPOP Bucks expire at the end of the market season and must be used by October 17th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pop-club-for-kids-at-the-westfield-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Westfield Farmers’ Market\, 36 Court St.\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
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SUMMARY:Making Food Fun at Springfield HarvestFest
DESCRIPTION:It’s harvest time in the city!\n\nThe Springfield Business Improvement District presents its Harvest Fest\, featuring pumpkins\, on Saturday\, October 19th\, from 11am-3pm at the Springfield Quadrangle. \nCISA joins the fun with a focus on apples! We will offer a taste test of three apple varieties\, sips of apple cider\, tastes of apple sauce and apple butter\, all from Bashista Orchards in Southampton. \nKids and their caregivers can learn more about this fall crop\, what’s in season in our region\, how to find local farmers’ markets\, and how to use HIP to purchase local food. \nHomegrown Springfield will share the fun by offering seasonal muffins and parent information at this event. \n\nThe schedule for the day from the organizers includes: \n\nDJ (playing all day)\nFood Trucks\nFace Painting\nPumpkin Decorating – Free Pumpkin Patch for Kids\nCrafts\nKids’ Costumes Welcome\nCharacters\nFall-Themed Photo Booth\n\nSee you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mffharvestfest/
LOCATION:Springfield Quadrangle\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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UID:48212-1729612800-1729616400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Create A Lasting Legacy: How to Support the Causes You Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE Zoom Workshop with Attorney Valerie Vignaux to learn how you can make a lasting impact on our community and future generations. Whether you are just beginning to think about making a will\, or already have a plan in place\, this free online workshop is for you. \nYou’ll learn the basics of how to include your favorite nonprofits as beneficiaries in your will\, retirement plan or insurance\, and you’ll gain a better understanding of the tax benefits and implications of making an after-life gift. \nOrganized and sponsored by: Amherst Survival Center\, Cancer Connection\, CET\, CISA\, Grow Food Northampton\, Hilltown Land Trust\, Hitchcock Center\, Kestrel Land Trust\, and Northampton Survival Center \nPrivacy Guarantee: Some people worry that attending events like this will overwhelm them with unwanted solicitations. Your name and email will not be shared with any organizations\, speakers\, or presenters\, and will not be retained or used for any purpose beyond webinar registration. \nDate: Thursday\, October 22nd\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nWhere: Zoom \n\n Sign up here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/create-a-lasting-legacy-how-to-support-the-causes-you-love/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000
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UID:46133-1730023200-1730048400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms and Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer or market gardener seeking to start or transition to no-till methods that use simple tools\, build healthy soil\, reduce labor and cost inputs\, promote climate resilience and increase your connection to the land? You’ll learn several no-till\, climate resilience techniques in this experiential\, day-long workshop with seasoned farmer Ricky Baruc and no-till soil science researchers. Sliding scale $65-$95. Space limited\, email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register. Soup and salad lunch included. Special opportunity! Our friends at Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust\, in partnership with the American Farmland Trust Soil Steward program are offering up to ten full scholarships for farmers of color\, or new farmers going no-till. Let us know if this is you! \nSunday Oct 27\, 10am to 5PM \nVisit Seeds of Solidarity’s website for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/rich-and-healthy-no-till-for-successful-farms-and-gardens/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T100000
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UID:47870-1730023200-1730050200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Ioka Valley Farm Autumn Fun
DESCRIPTION:Fall Fun for the Whole Family!\nWeekends end of September – October\,  plus Columbus Day Monday! \nOpen Weekends 10am – 5:30pm\nFall 2024 September 21st – October 27th. \nPick out your favorite pumpkin and the most colorful Indian Corn from our pumpkin patch\, or visit our farm stand for a cornucopia of pre-picked pumpkins and other fall specialities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecialties:\nDecorations\, gifts and souvenirs \nOur Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Products \nHomemade pies\, cookies\, and Pumpkin Whoopie Pie \nOur Homemade Cider Donuts \nCider and apples \nOur Natural Beef \nWander your way through the mini-corn maze \nGiant Pumpkin House \nDress-Me-Scarecrows \nAnimal petting area \nCalf-A open serving Ioka’s Roast Beef & Maple BBQ sandwiches\, snacks\, & more \n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no general admission during our fall weekends. Our mini-corn maze is free\, as well as our dress-me scarecrows\, giant pumpkin house\, and visiting the farm animals. If you pick a pumpkin from the patch you pay by the pound and if you choose a pumpkin from the gift area they are all pre-priced. We have three activities that we do charge to participate in: Family Fun Play Area\, Wagon Train Ride\, and Pumpkin Slingshot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Family Play Area:\nUNDER 2 years old and OVER 60 years old is free\, everyone else pays to enter. \nOutdoor farm-theme playground \n4 Way See Saw \n40ft. Pipeline Slide \nAdult Pedal Carts \nTryke track \nDuck racer \nMazes \n2. Cow Train Ride\nTake a ride on our cow wagon train around the farm yard. \n3. Pumpkin Slingshot\nOur exciting water balloon slingshot. Try your best shot to win a Free Pumpkin.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ioka-valley-farm-autumn-fun/
LOCATION:Ioka Valley Farm
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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