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SUMMARY:Framework Trees of New England
DESCRIPTION:Forests are a dominant feature of the New England landscape. This course covers the history\, changes in composition\, and ecology of the region’s forest from the Ice Age through European settlement. Learn to identify native trees\, their habitats\, and their communities. Explore the impact of past natural and human disturbances on the landscape and learn how current forestry practices shape forest communities. Two sessions: 10/25 and 10/27.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/framework-trees-of-new-england/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181029
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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SUMMARY:Where Women Gather: A Celebration of Women in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Dates:October 26\, 2018 to October 28\, 2018 \nLocation(s): \nMain Conference Meeting Space \nOmni Hotel\n155 Temple Street\nNew Haven\, CT. 06510 \nBreakout Rooms & Vendor Symposium\nGateway Community College\n20 Church Street\nNew Haven\, CT. 06510 \nContracted Hotels: \nRoom reservations are not included in registration rate. Please contact the hotels directly in order to reserve a room for your stay. \nOmni Hotel at Yale University (Pending) \nCourtyard Marriot New Haven (Pending) \nThe Study at Yale (Confirmed) \nPlease register online at: https://reservations.travelclick.com/15472?groupID=1982480 \nNew Haven Hotel (Confirmed) \nPlease contact the reservations line at 1800-644-6835 to make their reservations and use the group code “HIDDEN” in order to receive the group rate. \n\nInvited Speakers: \nMinda Honey\nLisa Kirivist\nTekowa L. Otunnu\nNakia Navarro\nDr. Mike Rossman\nDr. Lorann Stallones\nRowen White\nAnha Kruzic\nRuby Olisemeka\nLise Metzger \nInvited Performance Artists: \nKelvin Young\nTekowa L. Otunnu \nCllck here for schedule and ticket info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/where-women-gather-a-celebration-of-women-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:Omni Hotel\, 155 Temple Street\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
CREATED:20180823T190658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T190721Z
UID:28294-1540645200-1540659600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Towards a New Reconstruction: Land\, Racism\, and Economic Emancipation
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the 38th Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures with speakers Leah Penniman and Ed Whitfield. The theme of this year’s event is “Towards a New Reconstruction: Land\, Racism\, and Economic Emancipation.” The talks will take place on Saturday\, October 27th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Saint James Place in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \nThe 38th Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of W. E. B. Du Bois\, born in Great Barrington on February 23\, 1868. Du Bois would become a figure of international importance—the first black man to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University\, a tireless advocate for the rights of marginalized people everywhere\, a founder of the Niagara Movement and the NAACP\, and the author of countless influential works of scholarship. \nDu Bois believed that racial justice was inseparable from economic justice and that economic inequality was the engine and not simply the consequence of a deeper social inequality. Speakers Leah Penniman and Ed Whitfield are doing work that builds on the legacy of W. E. B. Du Bois— his commitment to black economic development\, cooperative structures\, and fair access to land. \nPenniman\, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm\, is working to end racism in the food system. The title of Penniman’s talk is “Farming While Black: A Legacy of Innovation and Resistance.” \nWhitfield\, co-founder and co-managing director of the Fund for Democratic Communities\, has written and spoken extensively on non-extractive finance\, reparations\, and building investment structures that support community self-determination. \nTickets for the 38th Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures are on sale now for $25 and may be purchased online here or through the “buy tickets” button below.  If you wish to purchase tickets by cash\, check\, or BerkShares local currency\, please contact the Schumacher Center directly at (413) 528-1737 or send payment to: \nSchumacher Center for a New Economics\n140 Jug End Road\,\nGreat Barrington\, MA 01230
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/towards-a-new-reconstruction-land-racism-and-economic-emancipation/
LOCATION:Saint James Place\, 352 Main Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
CREATED:20181015T134932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T134932Z
UID:28779-1540720800-1540735200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Eating and Meal Prep with FoodLove!
DESCRIPTION:Are you craving a peaceful relationship with your food? \nOne where there is no deprivation?\nWhere the healthiest choices for your body are clear?\nAnd you have all the tools you need to choose\, prepare and enjoy every single bite? \nJoin FoodLove! at Lotus & Hawk for \nMINDFUL EATING & MEAL PREP\nA workshop exploring the power of mindfulness to help you bring attention and focus to choosing\, preparing\, enjoying\, and reaping every benefit from the food you eat. \nSunday\, October 28  •  10am – 2pm\nLotus & Hawk Holistic & Hypnosis Center  •  Chicopee\, MA\n$65 includes all materials\, demonstration\, and a vegetarian lunch with a focus on seasonal produce \nTo register:\nEmail Lotus & Hawk here or call (413) 374-6929 and mention any food allergies. \nQuestions:\nContact FoodLove! here or visit foodloveinc.com or facebook.com/FoodLoveInc \nThese are the major topics we’ll explore together: \n\nMindfulness\, where it came from\, what it is and why it is so important and relevant to our lives\nEffects of mindfulness vs. mindlessness in our lives\, and how we so easily succumb to checking out\nCommon mindfulness practices you can benefit from right now\nMindful eating\, what it is\, and how we begin to practice it in our daily lives\nPractice eating in a truly mindful way by enjoying a healthy\, delicious vegetarian lunch together\nMindful meal prep\, getting comfortable with your food\, and learning how to cook healthy\, whole foods in the super easy FoodLove! style\n\nThe topics we’ll be exploring will bring quality and serenity to your experience of feeding yourself and your family. What Tonianne shares in this workshop is so dear to her and she is thrilled to have the chance to share it with all of you again. Please join her for this very powerful experience.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mindful-eating-and-meal-prep-with-foodlove/
LOCATION:Lotus & Hawk Holistic Center\, 665 Prospect Street\, Suite 5\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
CREATED:20181022T125354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T125354Z
UID:28845-1541239200-1541246400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community's Harvest Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:GTC’s Pancake Breakfast includes music and performances\, as well as great food. They also raffle off a wide range of gift baskets featuring local businesses\, fair trade and locally grown products\, crafts and other prizes. Are you ready?  \nFind more information and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-communitys-harvest-fundraiser-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 361 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
CREATED:20180904T205033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T205033Z
UID:28401-1542546000-1542556800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Native Arrangements
DESCRIPTION:This session uses native plant material gathered from Nasami Farm to create a beautiful arrangement for the home or a centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table. Participants walk the farm and learn the best practices for collecting plant materials\, then create a unique display piece in the classroom. Bring pruners and a container or vase.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/native-arrangements/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
CREATED:20180904T211345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T211345Z
UID:28404-1543572000-1543593600@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.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/meadows-1-2-3/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
CREATED:20180920T185206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T185350Z
UID:28600-1544171400-1544185800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Quabbin Food Alliance Winter Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFor more information\, contact Kat Kowalski \nRegister here \nFor more information\, contact Kat Kowalski
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/quabbin-food-alliance-winter-gathering/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
CREATED:20180904T211530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T211530Z
UID:28406-1544274000-1544284800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Propagating Native Plants From Seed: Part 1: Dormancy and Sowing Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Learn to propagate native plants from seed in this two-part\, hands-on workshop that focuses on practical methods for small-scale propagation. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and propagators with some experience. Take one or both classes. Part 1 explores seed biology\, overcoming dormancy\, and sowing techniques.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/propagating-native-plants-from-seed-part-1-dormancy-and-sowing-techniques/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
CREATED:20190109T160252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T160252Z
UID:29481-1547802000-1547809200@www.buylocalfood.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
CREATED:20180904T211811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T211811Z
UID:28408-1547978400-1547985600@www.buylocalfood.org
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:20260603T112915
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:20260603T112915
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:20260603T112915
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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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:20260603T112915
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/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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:20260603T112915
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:20260603T112915
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:20260603T112915
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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T112915
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:20260603T112915
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:20260603T112915
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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