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SUMMARY:A Talk By Judy Wicks
DESCRIPTION:Judy will be talking about her new book Good Morning\, Beautiful Business.  She is a pioneer in the localization movement that will give you new insight into the deep connections between local food\, ecology\, economy and social justice.  This event is a free event co-sponsored by Center for the Environment at Mt. Holyoke College and PV Local First.  Click here for more information. RSVP on Facebook.  
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-talk-by-judy-wicks/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
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LAST-MODIFIED:20130411T215825Z
UID:3368-1366225200-1366232400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Medicinal Plants in the Landscape: Catalysts for Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Todd Lynch\, landscape architect. \nRestoration in the landscape typically means ecological restoration\, such as the restoration of coastline after Katrina\, or human health restoration through practices like horticultural therapy.  A central challenge to the landscape architect is how to get people into the landscape and deepen their connections to the world around them. \nThis talk will address the question\, Can medicinal plants in the landscape be a means to restore not only macro-scale ecological systems\, but also such micro-scale systems as our day-to-day health?  Todd will share several projects that explore these questions and that feature medicinal plants as part of an overall design response.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/medicinal-plants-in-the-landscape-catalysts-for-restoration/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130323T010021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130323T010028Z
UID:2468-1366311600-1366318800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grow Food Amherst Gardening for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a free introduction workshop taught by the master gardeners of Western Massachusetts. \nClick here for more information and updates on the event
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grow-food-amherst-gardening-for-beginners/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130411T221751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T170557Z
UID:3382-1366367400-1366372800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Listening Session: CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:To hear your input on the 2013 Federal Farm Bill\, The Senate Agriculture Committee will be marking up a new Farm Bill over the next two months. As the first Massachusetts Senator to sit on the Senate Agriculture Committee since 1879\, Senator Cowan would like to hear input and recommendations directly from Massachusetts farmers on their priorities for the Farm Bill.  These listening sessions will be an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and needs on the Farm Bill directly with the Senator. \nPlease RSVP to Meghan Leahy at meghan_leahy@cowan.senate.gov
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-listening-session-one/
LOCATION:Worcester City Hall\, Levi Lincoln Room\, 455 Main St\, Worcester\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130419T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130411T221924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T170618Z
UID:3384-1366389000-1366394400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Listening Session: CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:To hear your input on the 2013 Federal Farm Bill \nThe Senate Agriculture Committee will be marking up a new Farm Bill over the next two months.  As the first Massachusetts Senator to sit on the Senate Agriculture Committee since 1879\, Senator Cowan would like to hear input and recommendations directly from Massachusetts farmers on their priorities for the Farm Bill.  These listening sessions will be an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and needs on the Farm Bill directly with the Senator. \nPlease RSVP to Meghan Leahy at meghan_leahy@cowan.senate.gov
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:Middleborough Town Hall\, The Meeting Room\, 10 Nickerson Ave\, Middleborough\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130310T190005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T190005Z
UID:1650-1366448400-1366459200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Seminars: The 100-Square-Foot\, 25-Tree\, 5-Variety Backyard Apple Orchard Fruiting Wall!
DESCRIPTION:Your fruiting wall will produce two bushels each of five apple varieties in just 3 years from planting using just over 100 square feet of backyard! We will spend some time indoors talking about site\, variety\, rootstock selection\, planting\, and annual care (including pest management) of your fruiting apple wall. Then\, we will go outdoors and actually plant the orchard from start to finish including site preparation\, fertilization\, pruning\, and tree support. Voila! Instant orchard.  Registration is $75\, click here for more information on how to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-seminars-the-100-square-foot-25-tree-5-variety-backyard-apple-orchard-fruiting-wall/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130411T214032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T173325Z
UID:3358-1366624800-1366632000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Planters Program
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Education Collaborative presents many spring children’s programs.  The Homeschool Planters Program hosted at Crimson & Clover Farms will include activities like preparing delicious snacks with garden fresh produce\, helping with planting and harvesting in the garden\, farm animal activities\, and more.  Join us as we integrate curriculum through hands-on farm activities\, games\, art\, songs and group work.  The program is 10 weeks long and tuition costs $155-$200 on a sliding scale.  There is financial aid available for low-income individuals and households.  Learn more and register online here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/homeschool-planters-program/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130418T214859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T214859Z
UID:3532-1366790400-1366819200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building Healthy Soils: The Benefits to Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to benefit farmers who grow vegetables\, fruit and field crops\, as well as grass-based livestock operations. ”Building Healthy Soils on Your Farm” will focus on the continued capacity of the soil to function as a vital living system that sustains plant\, animal and human health. \nSoil Health experts Ray Archuleta – a.k.a. Ray The Soil Guy – and David Lamm from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s National Soil Health Team in Greensboro\, North Carolina\, as well as Tom Akin\, NRCS Massachusetts Conservation Agronomist and Ruth Hazzard of the UMass Extension Vegetable Team will cover the economics of soil health\, the benefits of deep zone tillage\, and cover crops for soil health. The day will include hands-on demonstrations\, classroom presentations and field exercises. \nSee full agenda here. \nRegistration fee is $20 per person (includes lunch). Send your name\, address\, phone and e-mail address with a check payable to UMass to Doreen York\, UMass\, Bowditch Hall\, Amherst MA 01003. \nThe USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\, UMass Extension\, and Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name:\n\nDoreen York\n\n\n\nContact’s phone:\n\n413-545-2254\n\n\n\nContact’s email:\n\ndyork@umext.umass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-healthy-soils-the-benefits-to-your-farm/
LOCATION:UMass Crops Research and Education Farm\, 89-91 River Road\, South Deerfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130417T183033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T183033Z
UID:3508-1366912800-1366920000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Youth Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Community Action Youth Programs and Young Entrepreneurs Society \nFOR YOUTH ages 13-21 ……………………..\n• Got a business? “Show & Sell” here!\n• Compete for $5K in cash by submitting a business idea!\n• Promote your odd job services and make money this summer! \nSign-up by April 21 at http://www.bizidea.org/ to participate!\nArrive at the Expo by 4:30 pm to set up and attend a brief orientation. You must RSVP on this page to participate (so we can have enough refreshments!) Transportation Available! Download permission form at http://bizventure.org/expoand return to Community Action Youth Programs. \nFOR ADULTS ……………………..\n• Show support for our region’s young entrepreneurs & business owners-to-be!\n• Meet youth-for-hire to find affordable help with odd jobs at home or office! \nPlan to join us 6:00-8:00 pm. Please RSVP on this page. \nMORE INFO ……………………..\ninfo: info@bizventure.org\n(413) 774-7028 x 789 \nClick here to see the Facebook Event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/youth-business-expo/
LOCATION:UMass Campus Center Room 101\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130428
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130423T213833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T213833Z
UID:3659-1367020800-1367107199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm Opens Farmstands
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Red Fire Farm as our farmstands open in Granby and Montague! Both stands will open for the season on Saturday April 27. Open 7 days a week. \nThe early bird catches the worm! It’s a perfect time to pick up organic bedding plants for your garden. Choose from perennial herbs and early flower varietes like snapdragons\, pansies\, and petunias. More plants as it gets warmer.  We’ll also have early season organic produce available! Expect to see salad mix\, spinach\, black radishes\, early greens\, green garlic\, etc. Of course\, some of our local favorites will be in stock too like eggs\, sauerkraut\, cheeses\, maple syrup\, and milk. \nLearn about our Farmstand Membership\, our CSA\, and what we’ll have at the stand this year. Help us welcome in spring and support our local economy! Stands open 7 days/wk April 27-October. \nRed Fire Farmstand: 7 Carver St.\, Granby\, MA. \nOld Depot Gardens Farmstand: 504 Turners Falls Rd.\, Montague\, MA (¼ mile up road)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farm-opens-farmstands/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130319T233056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130319T233056Z
UID:2297-1367053200-1367064000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening and Nutrition Experiences for the Young Child
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will be given by Dr. Karrie Kalich and Carole Russell and costs $35.  The target audience is GCC and FCC educators but is open to all. \nThe Early Sprouts curriculum model is a prevention program with the following goals: \n– To increase young children’s food preferences for and consumption of fruits\, vegetables\, whole grains\, and low fat dairy products.\n-To promote school and family-based dietary changes\n– To reduce risks and issues associated with childhood overweight and obesity. \nFor more information click here.\nAnd to to register online click here. \nIf you have any questions contact the Preschool Enrichment Team at 413-736-3900 or toll free at 877-478-7727
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-and-nutrition-experiences-for-the-young-child/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130310T190412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T190412Z
UID:1654-1367056800-1367067600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Seminars: Insect Pests & Diseases of Apples-and How to Manage them
DESCRIPTION:One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on\, scouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc. wil be covered.  Registration is $50\, click here for more information on how to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-seminars-insect-pests-diseases-of-apples-and-how-to-manage-them/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130418T213140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T213648Z
UID:3529-1367056800-1367078400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Amherst Sustainability Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full day of fun for the whole family! Free event. There will be over 100 vendors of sustainable goods\, services\, crafts and information (including CISA!). Enjoy live entertainment and workshops throughout the day. For more information click here. \nThere will be demonstrations on pruning trees by Tree Warden Alan Snow at 10:30 a.m.\, goats controlling invasive species by the Goat Girls at 11:30 a.m.\, creating a “lasagna” garden by Vesel at 12:30 p.m.\, outdoor composting by David “Dr. Worm” Lovler at 1:30 p.m. and effective permaculture techniques by the UMass Permaculture group at 2:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3529/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130423T215330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T215330Z
UID:3673-1367143200-1367161200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tool Care and Plant Share
DESCRIPTION:Bring your tools and sharpeners\, bring your extra plants to openly share\, bring a pot luck lunch dish made with foods you have grown or gathered.  We can also look around our homestead and look at the evolving forest garden\, kiwi vineyard\, terraces\, pond\, cistern etc. \n\nContact: Kemper and Jono\, Hickory Gardens with any questions. \n163 Rattlesnake Gutter Road Leverett\, MA 01054 \n413-367-2304 or kempercarlsen@earthlink.net
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tool-care-and-plant-share/
LOCATION:Hickory Gardens\, 163 Rattlesnake Gutter Road \, Leverett\, MA 
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130423T214549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T214549Z
UID:3664-1367143200-1367164800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bear Root Herb Farm Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:We’d like to let you know that we’re having our first plant sale of the year next Sunday\, April 28th from 10-4. We’ll be on the front lawn of 119 Meadow St.\, across the street from the Florence community gardens. \nWe’ll have lots of cool season veggie starts like onions and greens\, over 20 different culinary and medicinal herb varieties\, strawberry plants\, marigolds and nasturtiums\, and some very cute pansies and violas. \nAs always\, there will be snacks and iced herbal tea!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bear-root-herb-farm-plant-sale/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130425T220439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T220439Z
UID:3784-1367231400-1367236800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Farm to School Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is an educational training for Hampshire County school administrators\, business managers\, school committee members\, and other people in the school environment who are interested in learning about the economic and social benefits of implementing a new – or expanding an existing – farm to school program  at the K-12 level. We’ll discuss how promoting and purchasing locally-grown foods helps raise the profile of your school food service department\, what the legalities are around the preferential purchasing of locally-grown products\, how to include farm to school language in wellness policies and contract language\, and more. \n\nMA Farm to School Staff will be available after the workshop to offer one-on-one technical assistance to participants.  \nTo register: Send an email with your name\, position and agency/school to scairn@collaborative.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-farm-to-school-workshop/
LOCATION:Collaborative for Educational Services\, 97 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130429T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130411T214543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T173424Z
UID:3361-1367249400-1367254800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:After-School Farm Club
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Education Collaborative presents many spring children’s programs.  At the After-school Farm Club children will explore farm and field while assisting the Crimson & Clover farmers with planting spring crops\, hands-on projects\, farm animal chores\, cooking\, and more.  Each week will include preparing and enjoying a tasty\, farm snack together.  This program is meant for children between the ages of 8-12.  The 7 week program is $85-$130 on a sliding scale.  There is financial aid available for low-income individuals and households.  Learn more and register online here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/after-school-farm-club/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130505
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130404T221410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130404T221410Z
UID:3182-1367625600-1367711999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Ag Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:Open to anyone interested in learning more about agriculture ages 10-20. \nAll participants will be assigned to groups and participate in each session. Topics include Animal Identification Scavenger Hunt (outside)\, Tractor Wars (outside)\, Animal Care 101 and Planting your own flower. Please dress appropriate for current weather conditions.  Lunch is included. \nThere is a non-refundable $5.00 fee to participate. All checks should be made out to New Braintree Grange. Paperwork and fee must be returned by April 26\, 2013 sent to Mass Ag Committee\, 830 Springhill Rd\, Barre\, MA 01005 \nFor more information contact: Kelly – reedffa@gmail.com   Peter – peterccarter@verizon.net \nOr Jessica smokeyfieldfarm@hotmail.com or 978-636-059 \nTo register click here.  
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ag-youth-day/
LOCATION:UMass South Deerfield Research Farm\, 23 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130310T190933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T190933Z
UID:1659-1367661600-1367672400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Seminars: Edible Forest Gardens- an Introduction to Permaculture Principles for Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to garden like the forest. In this workshop we will learn about site prep\, species selection and planting methods to grow your own backyard food forest. For thousands of years people have been using these gardens to provide their own food\, forage\, fuel\, fodder\, fertilizer and medicine\, you can too. Registration is $50\, click here for more information on how to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-seminars-edible-forest-gardens-an-introduction-to-permaculture-principles-for-your-yard/
LOCATION:French Hall\, UMass\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130430T213426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T213426Z
UID:3885-1367679600-1367686800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Log Inoculation
DESCRIPTION:We will be inoculating fresh oak logs with spores of Shiitake and other mushrooms. The tree will be felled previous to the workshop\, and the spores finally have arrived. \nTime: May 4\, Saturday\, 3 pm to 5 pm (and if we are not finished\, also on May 11\, Saturday\, 3pm to 5pm)\nLocation: 44 Beston street (Gabor’s house) \nThe process: \n\nCutting log to manageable lengths and clean it from branches\,\nDrilling holes into logs\,\nApplying spores via inoculated plugs into the logs by hammering the plugs into the holes\,\nProtecting the filled holes by waxing the surface\,\nPlacing the logs to a moist location without direct sunlight.\n\nThe logs\, treated this way\, will produce the first batch of mushrooms in roughly a year\, and for several times a year for several years thereafter. \nPlease let Gabor know you are planning on coming: we will be using power drills and other tools\, so our numbers are important for the logistics of organization. \nWorkshop is free of charge. Logs for you can be arranged at cost.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mushroom-log-inoculation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130411T215308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T173458Z
UID:3364-1367748000-1367753400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Parent/Child Little Growers Morning Program
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Education Collaborative presents many spring children’s programs.  At the Parent/Child Little Growers Morning program you’ll enjoy a morning of planting and playing in the fields as you discover garden secrets\, farm friends\,and sweet treats.  You’ll prepare and eat snacks using freshly gathered ingredients\, visit with the animals\, play in the garden\, and join together in a circle of story and song.  This program is meant for children between the ages of 0-5.  The 7 week program is $85-$130 on a sliding scale.  There is financial aid available for low-income individuals and households.  Learn more and register online here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/parentchild-little-growers-morning-program/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130430T213035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T213035Z
UID:3882-1367755200-1367780400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Farm Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come out to your community farm for the free festivities on the afternoon of Sunday\, May 5. Bring family and friends for a variety of work projects\, workshops\, a potluck meal\, and live entertainment. \nCome when you can and stay as long as you can. Work projects will go on all afternoon: site development\, rock removal\, invasive plant eradication\, trash removal\, trail clearing\, and brush piling. Choose from a variety of workshops including beekeeping\, herbs\, mushrooms\, vermicomposting\, and fun activities for kids. Live music and drama will be offered. There’s something for everyone! \nDress for the weather; the event happens rain or shine. Childcare will be provided. Bring a water bottle. There is a porta-potty on site. \nIf you’re staying for the potluck and entertainment\, consider bringing a dish to share\, plates/utensils and a picnic blanket or chair if you’d like. \nThere will be a Plant Sale and Swap—bring your extras—and Tool Drive for the community garden collection—bring spare garden tools to donate. \nThe Greenfield Community Farm is located at 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA 01301 (4 miles from Main Street at the end of Leyden Road). For more information\, visit www.justroots.org\, email info@justroots.org\, or call 413.376.8333.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-farm-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130402T212930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T212930Z
UID:3035-1367758800-1367766000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Classroom at the UMass Permaculture Garden
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty and celebrate spring! Come with your gardening questions to UMass Permaculture Franklin Garden. Various stations with demonstrations and interactive workshops on compost\, seeding and transplanting\, sheet mulching and more!  All ages welcome. Co-sponsored by the UMass Permaculture Initiative and Grow Food Amherst. \nClick here for the Facebook event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/outdoor-classroom-at-the-umass-permaculture-garden/
LOCATION:UMass Franklin Dining Common Garden\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130423T214830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T214830Z
UID:3667-1368108000-1368122400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Burgy Farmer's Market Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Burgy Farmer’s Market will host a seed swap at its first market of the season.  Bring garden seed (no seedlings or other plants\, please) to share with your neighbors\, and enjoy the market’s early season offerings.  HSSN members will be present to answer seed saving questions and share experiences. To be held on the lawn in front of Meekins Library\, 2 Williams Street\, Williamsburg\, from 2 to 6pm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/burgy-farmers-market-seed-swap/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130411T215532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T173532Z
UID:3366-1368176400-1368183600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Mornings on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Education Collaborative presents many spring children’s programs.  At the Preschool Mornings on the Farm program you’ll enjoy a mornings full of fun and learning together on the farm.  You’ll prepare and eat snacks using freshly gathered ingredients\, visit with the animals\, create farm-inspired art\, and join together in a circle of story and song.  This program is meant for children between the ages of 3-6.  The 7 week program is $85-$130 on a sliding scale.  There is financial aid available for low-income individuals and households.  Learn more and register online here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3366/
LOCATION:Crimson & Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130423T215501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T215501Z
UID:3675-1368194400-1368201600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NMH Farmers' Market Teach-In
DESCRIPTION:Join our school community as we examine the food systems of the Pioneer Valley.  Workshops will be hosted throughout the afternoon (including wild edibles walks\, the future of the food system\, and building a home for wild pollinators)\, and the farmers’ market will include educational materials about local farms\, non-profits and businesses.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nmh-farmers-market-teach-in/
LOCATION:Northfield Mount Hermon\, 1 Lamplighter Way\, Gill\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130418T212230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T212230Z
UID:3521-1368262800-1368277200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community's Annual Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our annual Spring Plant Sale Event\, happening this year rain or shine in conjunction with the Springfield Food Policy Council’s Gardeners’ Gathering (see below for more details). \nThere will be workshops on how to build a raised bed and how to jump start your backyard or container garden\, sign-ups for GTC EATS!\, and a work day. So don’t forget to bring your gloves\, water bottle and a lunch and help us prepare beds\, weed and plant. Get your hands dirty and join the fun! \nYou can pre-order flowers\, vegetable plants\, herbs and more for spring through fall gardening at INCREDIBLE savings!! Perfect for Mother’s Day.  For a full selection\, you must order and pay ahead of time. You will pick up on Saturday\, May 11\, at 256 Hancock St. \nTo pre-order your plants have the order form sent to you via email: Sales@gardeningthecommunity.org. We will also have a more limited selection of plants for sale on May 11 – first come\, first serve. DEADLINE FOR ADVANCE ORDERS IS SUNDAY\, MAY 5!!! \nYou can print out the order form and mail it with your payment to: \nGardening the Community \nPO Box 90774 \nSpringfield\,MA 01139 \nOR \nEmail us your order form at: \n Sales@gardeningthecommunity.org \n (and mail your check or credit card info to the above address) \nPlease make checks payable to: \n Gardening the Community \nFor further information contact Gardening the Community: \n413.693.5340 \nSales@gardeningthecommunity.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-communitys-annual-spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Hancock St. Garden\, 256 Hancock St\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130417T181904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T181904Z
UID:3503-1368262800-1368288000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Co-op Power's 9th Annual Sustainability Summit
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Power’s 9th Annual Sustainability Summit will be held on Saturday\, May 11th at Hampshire College in Amherst\, MA from 9:00AM-4:00PM. Our Annual Meeting will directly follow the Summit from 4-6:30 and all are welcome to attend.\n \nThe Summit is a great opportunity to share ideas with like-minded people on topics from green business development and community finance to sustainable heating options and green energy. It?s a chance to figure out what resources are available going forward.\n \nWe expect vibrant discussions about our society and our environment. \nKeynote speaker\, Halina Brown\, of Clark University and the Sustainable Consumption Action and Research Initiative\, will speak on the interconnection of consumerism\, technology\, environmental destruction\, and the need to develop new cooperative-based economies.\n \nWe want to make sure that activist groups and people passionate about the environment and social justice have a place at the summit to add their excitement and expertise! There are a few options of ways to be involved:\n \n1) Sponsor or exhibit at the Summit- Booths cost $100 for non-profits\,\n$150 for for-profit businesses. The exhibit area is in the courtyard of Franklin Patterson Hall at Hampshire College. You’ll get a 10×10 space\, one six-foot table\, and two chairs. We recommend bringing a tent in case of rain and/or sun.\n \n2) Become a community sponsor. We recognize that many activist organizations don’t have a big budget. However\, you do have human capital.  You can become a community sponsor by helping to promote the Sustainability Summit.\n \nHere’s how it works:\n \nContact elizabeth@cooppower.coop to say you’d like to become a community sponsor. Elizabeth will create a promotional code just for your organization. You distribute the code to people in your network. \nThe code gets them 10% off the registration cost when they sign up online!\n \nWe track how many people use your unique promotional code. If 20 people sign up\, you get a half table in the exhibitor area and your name listed on our website and program. If 40 people sign up\, you get a full table and the same listing. If more than 40 people sign up using your code—you?re awesome!\n \nNote: You must reach your goal of 20 or 40 sign-ups before April 26th when we need our final count of booths. The sooner you can do it\, the better!\n \nHere’s a look at what to expect at the Summit:\n \nNine tracks of three workshops around themes that illuminate different aspects of sustainability. Themes include electricity\, energy efficiency\, cooperative development\, green business development\, sustainability in the pioneer valley\, biodiesel\, and sustainable heating.\nA catered lunch\nA Facilitated Discussion with keynote speaker\, Halina Brown An exhibitor area where activist groups and green businesses can connect with attendees\n4-6:30 PM: Co-op Power’s Annual Meeting and Potluck. Members will make decisions about cooperation and autonomy among our decentralized network of local organizing councils.\n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/co-op-powers-9th-annual-sustainability-summit/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130404T220250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130404T220403Z
UID:3178-1368266400-1368273600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardeners Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Experienced and new gardeners are invited to come learn how to do urban agriculture as backyard and balcony gardeners.  Hosted by Gardening the Community.  There will be a plant sale from 9 AM-1 PM where you can purchase affordable herbs\, veggies\, and flowers for your garden.  There will also be a perennial swap from 10 AM-12 PM. \nTo pre-order your plants call 413-693-5340. \nClick here to visit GTC’s website!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardeners-gathering/
LOCATION:GTC Community Garden\, 256 Hancock St\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173005
CREATED:20130509T213127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T213127Z
UID:4182-1368469800-1368478800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of our Lives
DESCRIPTION:There will be a free movie screening and discussion with Ed Stockman of Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives\, a film by best selling author Jeffrey M. Smith and narrated by Lisa Oz.  The film is on genetically modified foods and how they can harm you and your family.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/genetic-roulette-the-gamble-of-our-lives/
LOCATION:Glenbrook Middle School\, 110 Cambridge Circle\, Longmeadow\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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