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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Training
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what is missing from your digital marketing skills? –  What you can do in 2019 to grow your business? \nHere is an amazing opportunity to improve your digital marketing skills – learn the language of websites\, social media\, and content marketing. \nThis 16 week training series will take your digital marketing skills to another level. One that will attract clients and give you a detailed strategic plan for building your business using digital marketing – and yes all for FREE. \nTopics To be Covered: \nCreating and Updating Your Brand/Style Guide \nCustomer Value Journey \nConversation Funnels \nE-Mail Marketing: Engagement Campaigns and more \nContent Marketing \nPaid Traffic: Retargeting and Traffic Stores \nWhen to Hire a Professional for Your Marketing \nSales Team Development \n\nThe Details \nBeginning January 18th through May 17th\, Fridays 9-11 AM\nTrainings are available via Webcast\, on your phone or tablet\, with others or saved to watch later. \nThe entire training will be available via webcast (you will get the link 6 days prior to the first training) after you register) as well as through onsite facilitation at the Franklin County CDC in Greenfield\, Valley CDC in Northampton\, and at the MSBDC in Springfield! \nThe Franklin County CDC is hosting this workshop series regularly on Fridays from 9-11. We can watch it\, interact as a group\, discuss it\, and work together. \nTrainings will be every other week with in-between trainings being a Marketing Mastery Lab to answer your specific questions and to guide you in implementing the topics learned. \nAll Participants will receive Playbooks with step-by-step action plans that will give you everything you need to start executing immediately. \nThe training is free with a value of $5\,000 per person supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation to deliver top notch training and a collaboration of regional business development organizations listed. \nThis offering is Free.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/digital-marketing-training/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20180904T211811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T211811Z
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SUMMARY:Fruits and Seeds Revealed
DESCRIPTION:Plants need their seeds to move around so they can propagate the next generation. In this session\, participants learn how plants have adapted a variety of ways to disperse their seeds. After a lecture on seed and fruit structures\, the class studies examples of some of the adaptations using hand lenses and microscopes.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fruits-and-seeds-revealed/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190116T215746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T215746Z
UID:29707-1548493200-1548504000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference
DESCRIPTION:Regional Conference with Farmers and Ag Coms \n1. Building Local Markets for All Farmers – Margaret Christie\, CISA\n2. Forest Health and Invasives – Polantin & Andrew Morrison\, Polatin Eco System\n3. Solar Development and Agriculture – Gerald Palano\, MDAR \nPlease ALSO Join Us at the MAAC Annual Meeting on Feb 23rd! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pioneer-valley-regional-agricultural-conference/
LOCATION:JFK Middle School\, 100 Bridge Road\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190124T202833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T204527Z
UID:29762-1549101600-1549112400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter Fare at the Greenfield Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:The First Annual Greenfield Winter Fare was held in 2008\, sparked by Juanita Nelson’s desire to get more people in Franklin County to eat local food year-round. Farmers’ Markets had been popular in the summer months\, but during the winter\, most people went back to buying trucked in vegetables from the grocery store. The Greenfield Winter Fare taught our community that local food could be made available all year round and it was amazing! I remember that first Winter Fare and it was such an exciting event that there was barely room to move. That special event grew into the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market which we now hold from Nov-March each winter. \nOn Feb 2\, we will celebrate the 12th annual Greenfield Winter Fare. At the Winter Fare\, you will find a full farmers’ market with a variety of local raised farm products\, baked goods\, preserves\, and more. Farm products include fresh and storage vegetables\, chicken\, beef\, pork\, lamb\, goat\, fresh mushrooms\, maple products\, fruit\, fiber products and more. \nWe will also have workshops on Season Extension/Winter Growing\, Aromatherapy De-Mystified\, and Eating Healthy Meals while Saving Money. More details here. \nVendors include:\nBalky Farm\nBarberic Farm\nBeaumont’s Berries\nBostrom Farm\nClarkdale Fruit Farms\nCoyote Hill Farm\nDr Cookie\nEden Pond Farm\nM & G Kettle Korn\nRainbow Harvest Farm\nMycoTerra\nRag Hill Farm\nRed Fire Farm\nSunrise Farms\nSweet Morning Farm\nWhite Buffalo Herbs\nHearthstone Artisan Bakery\nLocal Maple Granola\nComida Latina\nLost Thyme Designs\nBobbie’s Bee Balm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winter-fare-at-the-greenfield-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Four Corners School\, 21 Ferrante Avenue\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190202T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190202T121500
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190117T152210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T152233Z
UID:29710-1549102500-1549109700@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Justice\, HipHop\, and Race
DESCRIPTION:Food Justice\, HipHop\, and Race\, A conversation with Gardening the Community Co-Executive Director Ibrahim Ali. Ibrahim will speak about his understanding of food justice\, the important link between hiphop and food\, and how race and racism play out in his role at Gardening The Community. \nSaturday\, February 2\, 2019\n10:15 a.m.— 12:15 p.m.\, doors open at 9:45 a.m.\nFirst Congregational Church\, 43 Silver St\, Greenfield MA \nFREE ~ Donations Welcome\nFor childcare\, RSVP with number & ages of children\nFor more information or to reserve childcare: email@racialjusticerising.org \nWEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS will be announced on WHAI radio\, 98.3 FM or http://whai.com/closings \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Amherst\, Ashfield\, Buckland\, Conway\, Charlemont-Hawley\, Deerfield\, Gill\, Greenfield\, Hadley\, Heath\, Montague\, New Salem\, Northfield\, Orange\, Shelburne\, and Wendell Cultural Councils\, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-justice-hiphop-and-race/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190108T153815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T153856Z
UID:29415-1549647000-1549814400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Undoing Racism and Community Organizing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A WORKSHOP BY THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE FOR SURVIVAL AND BEYOND \nParticipants will explore what racism is\, where it comes from\, how it functions\, why it persists and how it can be undone. The workshop emphasizes learning from history\, developing leadership\, maintaining accountability to communities\, creating networks\, undoing internalized racial oppression and understanding the role of organizational gatekeeping as a mechanism for perpetuating racism. \nWHAT IS THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE? \nA national\, multiracial\, anti-racist network from New Orleans dedicated to building a movement for justice and ending racism and other forms of institutional oppression. They have provided training\, consultation\, and leadership development to more than 110\,000 people nationally and internationally. www.pisab.org \nWHEN AND WHERE\n \nFebruary 8 – 10\, 2019 \nFriday 5:30 pm – 8 pm\, Saturday 8:30 am – 5 pm\, Sunday 8:30 am – 4 pm \nScibelli Enterprise Center (Building 101) \n1 Federal St. (STCC Technology Park) Springfield\, MA 01105 \nTUITION (includes Dinner\, Breakfast\, Lunch and Snacks) \n$300/person for Individuals and Small Organizations \n$500/person for Large Institutions \nPARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE  \nRegister by Jan. 20 2018 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \nTHE WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 45 PARTICIPANTS \nFor More Information Contact:   \nRosa Matta at urocofspringfield@gmail.comor call413.222.8793 \nAnne Richmond at anne.richmond@gmail.comor call 413.348.8880
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/undoing-racism-and-community-organizing-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190108T205646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T205646Z
UID:29427-1549706400-1549717200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Baking with Ancient Grains
DESCRIPTION:Ancient grains are nutrient-rich and delicious! Join pastry chef Rachel Portnoy as she demystifies using the ancient grain einkorn in all types of baking both savory and sweet. Einkorn is one of the oldest and lesser known ancient grains\, a relative of modern wheat with a more easily digested gluten. “Gluten-safe” einkorn can replace wheat in so many applications. Members: $45/Non-Member: $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/baking-with-ancient-grains/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190204T151311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T151311Z
UID:29854-1549706400-1549720800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter Fare at Amherst Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:Winter Fare at the Amherst Winter Market\nIndoors @ the Hampshire Mall\, Target Hallway\, 10am – 2pm \n\n\nAM: Kraut making/ food restoration/preservation demonstrations\nAntique milk bottle exhibit from the Amherst Historical Society\nTimber frame from Mass Woodland Institute\nClay pottery demonstrations with Deborah Bazer\nToddler shoe making\nMarket Story Booth: Shutdown Tales (share your recent experiences of the government shutdown)\n\nFor kids: balloon twisting\, face painting\, and Valentine’s day cards with vegetable dyes \nLive music by Juggler Meadow String Band \n\n**Weekly vendors \nAmherst Coop \nAmherst Winterfest Committee \nApex Orchards**\nApples\, honey\n​\nAtlas Farm**HIP\nSweet potatoes\, potatoes\, cabbage\, carrots\,parsnips\, radishes\, turnips\, celery root\, tomato puree\, salad mix/lettuce mix\, kale\, lettuce (head)\, tote bags & tee shirts\nAlso supplying Sidehill farm- Hawley\, MA: yogurt quarts and cups\nOld Friends Farm- Amherst\, MA: specialty syrup and spice blends\nReal Pickles- Greenfield\, MA: pickled vegetables \nBergeron Sugarhouse**\nMaple syrup & candies\, maple sugar\, maple cream\, pancakes\n​\nBerkshire Mountain Bakery**\nSourdough breads\, pastries\, croissants\, GF breads & doughs\, pizza crusts\, cookies\, muffins\, bouchon \, canele\,\nCenter for Ecotechnology* \nOffer energy & waste reduction programs & education \n​\nChase Hill Farm**SNAP\n100% grassfed and certified organic raw cow cheese\, 100% grassfed and certified organic beef\, eggs\, pork and chicken all fed no-soy\, organic grain \nFrom Fiber to Fashion**\nEggs (chicken and duck)\, honey & honey sticks\, and alpaca fiber products\n​ \nHarvest Market\nJam\, hot & cold soups\, hummus/pesto/chutney\, dried apples\, local popped popcorn\, biscuits (GF)\, handpies & small pizzas \nJDBCreations\nHandcrafted silver jewelry \nLittle White Goat Dairy\nChocolate chevre truffles\, chevre\, seasoned & unseasoned Bulgarian feta in brine or in seasoned olive oil \nLong Hill Farm/Quaboag Trading Company**\nEggs\, beeswax hand cream\, honey​​​\n​\nMycoterra Farm**HIP\nMushrooms\, mushroom growing kits\, mushroom skincare\n(all grown and produced on farm) \nParnella Naturals\nOlive oil soaps\, lotions\, cleaning products \nPitchfork Farm\nBison meat & bones\, scarves\, hand woven baskets \nPopeye Hill Farm**\nPork\, chicken/turkey pot pies \nStoneybrook Cider​\nHard apple cider \nSweet Pumpkins Farm*\nGoat milk soaps\, lotion\, lip balms\, salves\, maple syrup\, quail eggs\, baked  goods\, cookies\, cakes\, breads\, jams\, jellies\, preserves \nWingate Farm**HIP\nSalad greens\, spinach\, cooking greens\, eggs\, organic pork \nWe are open every Sat. thru 3/16.\nIndoors @ the Hampshire Mall\, Target Hallway\, 10am – 2pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winter-fare-at-amherst-winter-market/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20180904T211932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T211932Z
UID:28410-1549706400-1549728000@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.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/understanding-and-managing-soils/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190108T205914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T205914Z
UID:29429-1549994400-1550001600@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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190207T165031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T165031Z
UID:29896-1550322000-1550332800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Guerrilla Gardening Tactics
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 16th\, 1:00-4:00 PM\nLaughing Dog Farm\, Gill\, MA \nThis is an intro-level class for any inspired grower\, chef or “foodie” seeking to reliably produce amazing\, nutrient-dense food\, around the calendar\, on small\, backyard plots\, rooftops\, in containers\, passive solar hoophouses\, etc.\, under a variety of “marginal” and real-life conditions. \nInspired both by permaculture principles\, dumpster diving and gleaning\, as well as 20+ years of organic\, no-till gardening\, diversified grower Danny Botkin will explain and demonstrate his uniquely low-tech\, opportunistic gardening practices (“strategic minimalism”)\, including low-till soil building\, intensive “bunch” propagation\, as well as a variety of other\, non-traditional\, hand-powered\, season extension methods\, available to anyone \nThis class includes a walking (greenhouse) tour\, Q and A\, plus farm snacks and discussion. $25 suggested donation or barter. Class size limited\, please RSVP by email or: 413-863-8696. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/292472358108721/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/guerrilla-gardening-tactics/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190207T164744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T164744Z
UID:29894-1550664000-1550667600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) is thrilled to partner with Dirigo Food Safety for another food safety webinar on Wednesday\, February 20th from 12:00-1:00pm. \nIn this Q&A-style webinar Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel will discuss Dirigo Food Safety’s STRIVE model\, which helps businesses and their workforce feel Safe\, Trained\, Respected In\, Valued\, and Empowered\, and answer your questions regarding food safety regulation. \nThis webinar is perfect for you if scaling your food business is your dream; moving from small production runs to serious manufacturing. Are you asking the right questions of your business and yourself? Have you budgeted for growth? What about legal and insurance for risk mitigation? Do you know what your customers need? What sorts of food safety systems do you need? \nFor more information and to register for this FREE webinar click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-webinar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190204T193909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T194117Z
UID:29867-1550916000-1550923200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Pruning: A Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series \nHome Orchard Pruning A Hands-on Workshop \nSaturday\, February 23\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. led by Mr. Jon Clements and Ms. Liz Garofalo \nPark Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Rd. Easthampton\, MA 01027 \nThe joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance. One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees. This can seem daunting and complicated\, but it’s not!  Not once you understand the principles involved. Come learn how to properly prune your fruit trees (apples\, pears\, peaches\, etc.).  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning fruit trees in order to produce a bountiful crop. \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/home-orchard-pruning-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190108T212954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214134Z
UID:29454-1550916000-1550925000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Maple Sugaring at Home
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will demonstrate the beloved New England tradition of making maple syrup at home\, using the sugar bush on the grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Chris Wellens\, Director of Education at BBG\, will cover all aspects of maple sugaring: identifying suitable trees\, the when and how of collecting sap\, the boiling down process for the home setting\, and preserving the syrup for year-round use. Participants will walk through the BBG sugarbush\, install spiles\, consider collection schedules\, and boil down the maple sap to syrup. A tasting will follow. Members: $25\, Non-Members: $35 \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/maple-sugaring-at-home-2/
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:20190223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190108T213125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214229Z
UID:29456-1550930400-1550941200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hearty and Healthy Soups
DESCRIPTION:Warm up this winter during this hands-on cooking class all about making simple yet flavorful soups at home. The class will emphasize utilizing common pantry items as well as botanicals. Professional cook and television personality\, Anna Gershenson\, will lead the class in making a thick and hearty red lentil soup\, quinoa\, spinach\, and feta chowder\, and a hearty sausage and kale soup\, all paired with a warm-spiced pumpkin pesto bruschetta. 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/hearty-and-healthy-soups/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190109T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T160948Z
UID:29488-1551258000-1551268800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Green Industry Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:What: Green Industry Job Fair\nWhere: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center\, Marlborough\, Massachusetts\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 26\, 2019 ~ 1:00 – 5:00 PM & Wednesday\, February 27\, 2019 ~ 9 am – 12 PM \nCost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required\nStay Updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/501119310399372/ \nWho will job seekers meet at the Job Fair?  Landscape\, nursery and greenhouse companies will be on hand to talk with job seekers about a wide variety of jobs. The industry needs irrigation technicians\, project managers\, foremen\, salespeople\, managers and supervisors\, horticulturists and licensed applicators\, landscape designers\, equipment and fleet mechanics\, people with CAD experience and laborers. Green industry companies have offices and need support staff on their teams\, too.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/green-industry-job-fair-2/
LOCATION:181 Boston Post Rd W\, Marlborough\, MA 01752\, 181 Boston Post Road W\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190211T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T213038Z
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:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190108T213245Z
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:20260603T073146
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
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:20260603T073146
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
CREATED:20190304T163417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T163417Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
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:20260603T073146
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
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
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:20260603T073146
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:20260603T073146
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T073146
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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