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SUMMARY:Big Bad Bugs and Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Robert Bergeron from Bonide Products A series of educational talks and demonstrations -casual and uncomplicated – between 10-2 on selected Wednesdays. Look for the colorful “Learn About” Kiosk\, where you’ll find our ‘experts’. Bring in a sample (in a plastic baggie) of that desiccated leaf\, damaged bark or that dreaded bug.  Bob can help you identify it\, decide what options you have and then deal with it.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/big-bad-bugs-and-diseases/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
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LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T192813Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Living Summit
DESCRIPTION:Strolling of the Heifers presents the third annual Slow Living Summit in downtown Brattleboro VT — a conference focused on the development of nurturing and mutually supportive communities\, bioregions and economic systems. We invite thought leaders\, entrepreneurs\, educators\, community leaders\, artists\, faith leaders\, wellness practitioners and engaged citizens to gather for a deep\, mindful and collaborative exploration of key questions and problems facing our world and our communities\, integrating mind\, body\, spirit\, nature and community in arriving at holistic\, balanced solutions. For more information click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/slow-living-summit/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
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LAST-MODIFIED:20130530T211406Z
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SUMMARY:Hydrangeas - So Many Varieties\, So Little Time
DESCRIPTION:A series of educational evening walks and talks around the nursery.  These informal talks are full of information by experts in the field.  Sometimes there will be handouts\, sometimes drawings\, always good company and useful information. We start at 6:00\, but feel free to show up any time and catch part of it. Rich Bartoes – Imperial Nurseries\, Wholesale Shrub and Hydrangea Grower\, will review many of the 50 varieties of hydrangeas that his company grows\, adding their advantages and specific traits for each one. He will also answer the age old questions of pruning\, soil acidity vs. color and the best hydrangeas for different sites. Bring your questions and he will bring some giveaways\, as well as answers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hydrangeas-so-many-varieties-so-little-time/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130310T202255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T202639Z
UID:1686-1370592000-1370797200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Strolling of the Heifers Weekend
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of fun and education for the whole family\, built around the world-famous\, agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parad\, which takes place Saturday\, June 8 at 10 a.m. sharp on Brattleboro’s historic Main Street. Watch scores of lovable heifer calves led by future farmers\, followed by many other farm animals\, bands\, tractors\, floats\, clowns and much more. When it’s over\, follow the crowd to the all-day 11-acre Slow Living Expo for food\, music\, dance\, demonstrations\, exhibits and fun\, all related to our mission of sustaining family farms by connecting people with healthy local food.  For more information click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strolling-of-the-heifers-weekend/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130310T191928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130604T234329Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Woody Shrubs and the Perennial Border
DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a series of Saturday morning free gardening classes at Wilder Hill Gardens. Visit our website for the weekly class topics\, follow Lilian’s blog\, and enter the Question of the Week Contest to win a $10 gift certificate to Wilder Hill Gardens. Come to one class or all of them! Call 413-625-9446 for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/saturday-morning-free-gardening-classes-at-wilder-hill-gardens-4/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130310T202137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T202137Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops 2013: Planting and Maintanence
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be a continuation and more in-depth information on main garden planting\, monitoring of: insects and disease\, thinning\, weeding\, mulching\, watering\, fertility\, and fertilizing.  It will also cover foliar\, side-dressing\, compost teas\, cover crops\, green manures\, and saving seeds.  Class size is limited to 10\, $25/class or $100 for the full series.  Space permitting\, no one will be turned away for lack of cash and barter will be considered.  For more information or to register call 978-544-6347 or by email.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-workshops-2013-planting-and-maintanence/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130604T195822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130604T200133Z
UID:4520-1371144600-1371148200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Day Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Food Day\, scheduled for October 24\, 2013\, aims to transform the “American Diet”. Food day priorities are to promote safer\, healthier diets\, support sustainable and local farms\, reduce hunger and increase access to healthy food\, and support fair working conditions for food and farm workers. \nThe planning meeting will address how you want Food Day to take place locally; ways to build off last year’s activities\, identify key groups and priorities to target\, and how your organization can use Food Day to promote your current work for a sustainable food system in Massachusetts. Get involved and make a difference! \nCommunity engagement throughout the state is crucial to truly have a grassroots impact\, so we hope you will join us to learn\, network\, share your thoughts\, and join in the coalition that is leading the charge for healthy\, sustainable\, and affordable food in your state. Please RSVP rose.arruda@state.ma.us if you plan to attend a meeting for Food Day 2013!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-day-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:MDAR Office\, 101 University Drive\, 3rd Floor\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
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SUMMARY:Organic Herb Growing
DESCRIPTION:Howard Prussak – High Meadow Farms in Putney\, Vermont Organic Growers.  High Meadow Farms is Vermont’s oldest certified organic farm. They specialize in growing organic potted herbs as well as heirloom tomatoes and other unusual vegetables. Howard will educate us about unusual herbs as well as old favorites and really\, how can you overwinter that rosemary?
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/organic-herb-growing/
LOCATION:Hadley Garden Center\, 285 Russell Street\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130611T184705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130611T184705Z
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SUMMARY:Permaculture in Your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:Heard of “Permaculture” and not sure what it is? Come learn the basics of Permaculture Gardening and how YOU can apply it to your backyard \n\nPermaculture designers see through a specific lens that guides their designs\, including location\, perennial and annual complements\, and soil health. Learn how to see through the Permaculture lens and find support for the projects you envision..  We explain Permaculture Gardening\, show you how it is being used all over the Northeast\, and give you strategies for your own yard.\nHosted by Llani Davidson founder of Gardens for Change\, www.localgardensforchange.com\, a consultation service focused on permaculture design and edible landscapes.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/permaculture-in-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Leverett Library
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130529T180930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130529T181007Z
UID:4339-1371578400-1371589200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop Clinic for Facilitators & Trainers
DESCRIPTION:Are you involved in food systems\, permaculture\, local agriculture\, or sustainability? Are workshops\, presentations\, or education events part of your work\, mission or program? Do you ever wish you didn’t have to go it alone\, had some help with planning and preparation?\nLots of people have incredible knowledge and wisdom to share\, but want help figuring out where to focus their limited workshop time\, what mix of activities will keep participants engaged and inspired\, and how to best balance providing expertise and encouraging participants’ sharing from their own experiences. And for others\, it’s the registration\, marketing\, logistics or big-picture educational programming that are a challenge. I’m a trainer and do my own workshops and programming\, and I’ve helped others plan and do theirs. We all want rave reviews and maximum impact – so let’s figure out together what works! Call or email for more information\, and to register: Debbie Lynangale at d.lynangale@wap.org\, 802-258-0124.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-clinic-for-facilitators-trainers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130618T001843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130618T001843Z
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SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm Strawberry Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the farm in Montague for a celebration of the strawberry during the peak of picking season! We grow at least nine varieties of strawberries\, each with their own flavor. Come in the afternoon to try a free tasting of the many strawberry varieties from 2-5pm\, enjoy some live music from Rusty Belle\, take the Grand Opening Walking Tour\, have fun at the Fairy House Building workshop\, and pick your own organic berries (new this year – we’ll open the patch to the public for just this day!). \nLater in the afternoon\, join us for a lovely meal in the strawberry fields. Mosey on over to the field starting around 5:30\, dinner at about 6pm. Created by guest Chef Warren Leigh of Hydrangea Catering with staffing from the Holyoke Community College Culinary Arts Program and our Red Fire Chef. Featuring seasonal organic produce from our farm and local products from other area farms! Get information about the day and tickets for the evening event here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farm-strawberry-soiree/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130606T220138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130618T225309Z
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SUMMARY:Hampshire County Bar Association's Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Hampshire County Bar Association is raising money for CISA and the Bar Association’s scholarship fund with this delicious day of competitive chili cooking. Top local restaurants (including a handful of Local Hero members!) will compete. Jake’s\, Judie’s\, Local\, Mama Iguana’s\, Seven Sisters Market Bistro\, and Side Street Cafe will all vie for the top honors as they try to impress the celebrity judges and tasters like you. High & Mighty Beer will be serving up the suds. Come enjoy the local flavors and support CISA’s local agriculture and food programs. Live\, local bands all afternoon and fabulous auction items too! Local\, local\, local!\n\nJoin the event on Facebook!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampshire-county-bar-associations-chili-cook-off-fundraiser/
LOCATION:3-County Fair Grounds\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130618T220646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130618T220646Z
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SUMMARY:Landscape and Garden Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Bullitt Reservation\, a property in Ashfield of the Trustees of Reservations\, will be hosting a landscape and garden design workshop. \nCome tour the deep-energy retrofitted house\, the restored grounds and the demonstration kitchen garden\, and learn from land-use planner Mollie Babize how designs incorporated into the renovation of Bullitt can be translated to your home. From big patterns\, like the principles of site repair\, to little ones like a morning glory trellis to screen a bathroom window\, we will delve into the relationship between universal design issue and the specific needs of your home. Come with questions and leave inspired. \nThe workshop is free for Trustees members and $5 for non-members. The Bullitt Reservation is located at 332 Bullitt Rd\, Ashfield\, a half-mile off Rte. 116. Any questions\, please contact Emmet Van Driesche at 413-628-4485 x1.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/landscape-and-garden-design-workshop/
LOCATION:Bullitt Reservation\, 332 Bullitt Rd\, Ashfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130611T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130611T182440Z
UID:4684-1372010400-1372019400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Majora Carter at the Permaculture Your Campus Conference
DESCRIPTION:Urban revitalization strategist and Peabody Award winning broadcaster Majora Carter will be kicking off the Permaculture Your Campus Conference with her keynote address\, “Home(town) Security.”  Majora Carter is responsible for the creation & successful implementation of numerous green-infrastructure projects\, policies\, and job training & placement systems. After establishing several local and national organizations to carry on that work\, she built on this foundation with innovative ventures and insights into urban economic developments designed to help move Americans out of poverty. \nTickets can be obtained at “Get Your Tickets Here” for this event. \nYou must preregister to attend this event!  This event is open to the public\, and tickets are available on a sliding scale. \nAll donations will go towards scholarships for the Permaculture Your Campus Conference. \nFor more information email Info@UMassPermaculture.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/majora-carter-at-the-permaculture-your-campus-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130627T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130617T221328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130617T221441Z
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SUMMARY:Diemand Farm Tour and Supper for CISA Community Members
DESCRIPTION:CISA Community Members are invited to come and learn how the Diemand family is making the transition from wholesale egg production to a diversified farm business. Tour the turkey range\, bird dressing plant\, wood shop\, lumber mill and learn about the new wind turbine. Then enjoy home-cooked food Diemand-style! Free tour starts at 5:30pm\, $8 supper at 6:30pm. Find directions here. Space is limited; please RSVP to Judy at CISA\, (413) 665-7100 x17. Not a Community Member? Learn more here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/diemand-farm-tour-and-supper-for-cisa-community-members/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130625T184514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130625T184545Z
UID:4991-1372590000-1372608000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Justamere Tree Farm 30th Anniversary Open House and Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:We will start the day at 11am in the post and beam barn with samples of all our Maple Products.  Visit Valerie in the broom shop and watch a pro weave our brooms into perfection.  Make your way down to the Sugar House where J.P. will be giving tours and talking up our Pure New England Maple Syrup.  Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy right in Marian’s beautiful garden\, take a self guided walking tour and then at 1pm sharp watch J.P. make a batch of our infamous Maple cream!!! There will be live music from noon until three and plenty of entertainment watching the baby chicks and the friendly pair of sheep. All of our maple products will be for sale and you can bring home new maple recipes to spice up your weekly family dinners.  Don’t miss out on your one and only chance to see our farm in it’s full spring beauty!!! \n\nVisit our website at http://justameretreefarm.com for directions
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/justamere-tree-farm-open-house-and-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Justamere Tree Farm\,  248 Patterson Rd\, Worthington
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130621T201711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130621T201711Z
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SUMMARY:Put 'em Up! Fruit Cookbook Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Restaurant\, Storey Publishing\, The Lisa Ekus Group & The Odyssey Bookshop present a four course dinner and talk with cookbook author Sherri Brooks Vinton! Details here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/put-em-up-fruit-cookbook-dinner/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Restaurant\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130714
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130711T221437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130711T221704Z
UID:5247-1373587200-1373759999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Fermentation Alley" Open House!
DESCRIPTION:Open House this Fri & Sat! \nCome explore the sights and smells of north Wells Street in Greenfield … otherwise known as “Fermentation Alley”! Artisan Beverage Cooperative (Katalyst Kombucha and Green River Ambrosia)\, Lefty’s Brewing Company and Real Pickles will all be open for tours and tastings on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon\, coinciding with the SummerFest Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Greenfield. Take a walk down Wells … enjoy the fizz and sparkle of our fermented offerings – beer\, pickles\, mead\, kombucha … and learn all about fermentation three different ways! \nStop by after work on Friday or come by Saturday afternoon to see Real Pickles in full production! Stop by to see the crew slicing fresh cucumbers and preparing fresh carrots and ginger for fermentation. Taste a variety of our products\, including the newest pickles of the season! \nMore details on Facebook. \nSee you in the Alley!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fermentation-alley-open-house/
LOCATION:Fermentation Alley\, 301-324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130319T224053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130604T235016Z
UID:2273-1373702400-1375462800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:USA: Permaculture Design at Sirius
DESCRIPTION:USA: Permaculture Design at Sirius is a intensive three-week course. Learn how to create sustainable\, productive and beautiful human environments using natural ecosystems as models. Gain the skills to implement a permaculture project in your own community as you move through the design of projects beginning with interviews of real clients\, needs assessments\, development of real solutions\, and a formal permaculture design and presentation.  At Sirius Community explore the relationship between personal\, social and ecological sustainability in the rich context of this educational and spiritual ecovillage. \n\nProgram Highlights: \n•  Visit urban farms\, Community-Supported Agricultural (CSA) projects\, Eco-homesteads and micro organic food cottage industries \n•  Learn from award-winning permaculture designers and co-authors of Edible Forest Gardens\, Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier. \n•  Become a Certified Permaculture Apprentice: eligible to receive a Diploma of Permaculture Design after 2 years of applied work. \n•  Develop experience and skills living and learning alongside members of the Ecovillage. \n•  Experience an extra week of in depth design practice compared to all other PDC’s (which are a maximum of 2 weeks). \n•  Gain experience working in the Sirius edible forest gardens and install a perennial polyculture garden for the community. \n\nFor more information click here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/usa-permaculture-design-at-sirius/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130711T231629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130711T232542Z
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SUMMARY:Bug Hill Farm Edible Landscape with Permaculture Roots
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Ecological Landscaping Association \nTour Guide: Kate Kerivan \n$20.00 ELA Member or $25 Non-Member \nBug Hill Farm is a small\, USDA certified organic farm and apiary in Ashfield\, MA that demonstrates the success of permaculture techniques. At Bug Hill Farm\, Kate Kerivan cultivates a wide variety of crops including raspberries\, gooseberries\, currants\, wild and cultivated high-bush blueberries\, alpine strawberries\, native elderberry and elderflower\, native Aronia\, and honeyberries. From the berry crops\, wild harvested flowers\, and locally produced raw honey and maple syrup\, Kate crafts non-alcoholic cordials\, shrubs (drinking vinegars)\, sauces\, and spreads. Growing fields and an additional 38 acres of forest are managed for the health and well-being of native wildlife and plant communities\, with particular emphasis on providing habitat for native pollinator insects. This season\, Bug Hill Farm is embarking on a research project that will employ techniques of agroforestry and permaculture to expand berry production into marginal\, forested areas of the property while managing these areas for the overall health of local forest ecosystems. The research will include small\, experimental plantings of perennial woody berry plants that are common in transitional ecosystems into early-successional forestland in order to determine which cultivation methods will produce the best balance between environmental sustainability and cost of production. The project’s main research objective is to examine changes in soil quality as a direct effect of experimental land management and cultivation techniques\, namely maintaining land in an essentially arrested state of early-successional woodland and utilizing the high-carbon waste produced by such management practices in the construction of Hugelkultur beds. Join Kate to learn more about this highly productive edible landscape as well as the new research project. \nRegistrations are limited – Use This Link to Register Online Now. \nFor more information: ela.info@comcast.net or (617) 436-5838 \nKate Kerivan is the Bug Hill Farm owner/grower. She has an MA in Ecological Landscape Design from Conway School of Landscape Design\, an MS in Conservation Biology from Antioch University\, and a BS in Plant Science from the University of New Hampshire. With all of her science-related degrees\, Kate didn’t start out as a farmer – but as a plantswoman\, designer\, and innkeeper who enjoyed serving great food to guests in a spectacular mountain garden setting for over twenty years at Bungay Jar Bed & Breakfast Inn in Franconia\, NH. After selling Bungay Jar\, Kate moved to the highlands of Western Massachusetts in 2005\, to what is now Bug Hill Farm. \nCEUs are being sought for this presentation. \nRain Date: July 25th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bug-hill-farm-edible-landscape-with-permaculture-roots/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130710T175627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T180354Z
UID:5190-1374166800-1374174000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Blissful Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Adrie Lester of Wheatberry Cafe  is offering this class with ideas & recipes for cooking delicious\, easy allergen-free meals (for gluten-free\, GAPS\, Paleo). We will talk\, cook\, and eat together! Class is $50- register here: http://www.wheatberry.org/events/.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-blissful-kitchen/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130617T214149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130617T214149Z
UID:4839-1374314400-1374332400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Business of Aquaculture: Looking at the Bottom Line
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Andy Danylchuk and Dr. David Damery\, Department of Environmental Conservation\, University of Massachusetts Amherst. \nThe focus of our workshop will provide an overview of the business of aquaculture\, including mission statement (why are you growing fish?)\, capital investment\, supply chain\, operating costs\, and marketing and sales.  We will use New England as a case study and review choices that potential aquaculture entrepreneurs will need to make when attempting to meet the triple bottom line of environmental\, social\, and economic sustainability. \nParticipants completing the workshop will: \n1)   understand the operational and economic bottlenecks associated with aquaculture development; \n2)   examine the financial elements necessary to determine the economic viability of aquaculture in New England; \n3)   gain an appreciation for the impact of risk at various stages in the aquaculture business system. \nPre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to:  chollingsworth@umass.edu by July 8.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-business-of-aquaculture-looking-at-the-bottom-line/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130722
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130719T182911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130725T234713Z
UID:5607-1374364800-1374451199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Wheat Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Bring your sharpened sickle or scythe\, or a serrated knife\, and a favorite work song. \nWe will be harvesting tall\, majestic Canaan Rouge\, a delicious landrace wheat\, learn about the “Grain Mother” traditions of old Europe\, and baking sourdough einkorn bread. \nSchedule \n9-12: Harvesting \n12-2: Potluck Lunch and Swim in the River \n2-3: Mixing the dough for Sourdough Einkorn Bread \n3-5: Harvesting \n5: Baking the Bread \n6: Potluck Dinner \nEach participant will be given a bag of home-grown einkorn flour as a thank you. \nCall Eli Rogosa for further information. \nHeritage Grain Conservancy \ngrowseed.org \n400 Adamsville Rd \nColrain\, MA 01340 \nLet the people use this day to make offerings to the Mother Goddess river of their region and to bathe themselves and their farm animals in ‘living wild water’ – a stream or a river\, a lake\, a pond\, or the sea. In every case shall offerings and prayers of thanksgiving be made. \nThen shall the people make offerings to standing stones\, dressing them with wreaths of new grain and flowers\, placing first fruits at their feet. Let them cut a sheaf of new grain and set it afire in the ancient manner\, burning off the husks with fire. Then let them grind the grain in a quern or a mill and bake a bannock from it saying: \n“On the feast say of Lugh and of Danu\, I cut a handful of the new grain\, I purified it by fire \nAnd rubbed it sharply from the husk with my own hand. I ground it in a quern\, \nI baked it on a fan of sheepskin\, I toasted it to a fire of rowan\, I shared it round my people. \nI went sunwise round my dwelling In the names of Lugh and Danu \nWho have preserved me\, Who are preserving me\, and who will preserve me\, In peace\, in flocks \nIn strength of heart\, in labor\, in love\, in wisdom and mercy\, until the day of my death.”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5607/
LOCATION:Heritage Grain Conservancy\, 400 Adamsville Rd  Colrain\, MA 01340
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130711T230605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130718T221231Z
UID:5259-1374404400-1374422400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bug Hill Farm: Open House & Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:What’s happening? \n• Enjoy samples of products by Bug Hill Farm\, Steady Lane Farm & Turkish Kitchen (Please bring a cooler if you’d like to take refrigerated or frozen products with you.) \n• Farm tours \n• Mini workshops on edible landscaping & greenhouse berry production \n• Cooking demo on making fruit “shrubs” \n• PYO whatever’s ripe \n• Learn about our federal grant for growing native berries using permaculture techniques! \nTo learn more about Bug Hill farm\, our open house and other activities\, and to sign up for our newsletter\, visit \nour website: www.bughillfarm.org \nRain date: Sunday\, July 28\, 11am – 4pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/open-house-farm-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130719T205512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130719T205810Z
UID:5627-1374422400-1374429600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Help Yourself Edible Public Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the Maplewood Shops parking lot at 2 Conz St. in Northampton at the garden located where the bike path intersects the driveway. After a tour of that location\, (including some wild edibles) the group will make its way up the bike path toward Pleasant St. to the four raised bed gardens on the right hand side of the bike path for a tour and snack. Learn about future garden plans and offer your feedback. Find more information about the event here. Find more information about Help Yourself here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/help-yourself-edible-public-gardens-tour/
LOCATION:Help Yourself\, meet at Maplewood Shops\, 2 Conz St. Northampton MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130705T200100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130705T200100Z
UID:5118-1374498000-1374508800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wild Foods Class at Greenfield Community College
DESCRIPTION:A basic introduction to observing\, identifying\, harvesting and preserving native plants\, herbs and weeds for edible and nutritional purposes. Topics also include how common weeds\, including invasive species\, can be turned in to value-added products-improving the productivity of farms\, gardens or homesteads. \nWhen: Mondays\, 1-4pm 7/22\, 7/29\, 8/19 and Monday 10a-4p on 8/5/13\nWhere: Greenfield Community College and Amherst\, MA (for field days) \nYou can register through Community Ed (not for credit) here: http://greenfieldcc.3dcartstores.com/Sustainable-agriculture_c_213.html \nOr you can register for credit here: http://web.gcc.mass.edu/farmandfoodsystems/apply-or-enroll/ \nQuestions? Email Abrah Dresdale at dresdalea@gcc.mass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wild-foods-class-at-greenfield-community-college/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130725
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130718T214744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130718T221113Z
UID:5435-1374624000-1374710399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CRWC: Scouting For Invasives
DESCRIPTION:Join CRWC as we seek the newest invasive plant species that threatenn to displace native plants in our local ecosystems. Early Detection is the key to preservation. \nCRWC is partnering with the Mill River Greenway Initiative and Grow Food Northampton to survey a portion of the Mill River area for any early detection invasive species. Meet at the Florence Organic Garden\, lower Meadow St\, Florence and we’ll explore to see if (and hopeefully not find) any of these unwanted visitors along the Mill River. Take Route 9 West into the village of Florence\, through two traffic lights\, then turn left at the traffic island/Lilly Library onto Park Street. Take an immediate right (around the library) onto Meadow Street. The Florence Organic Garden is at 1440 Meadow Street\, less than half a mile. Turn left into the driveway\, then turn right to parallel park along “Park Lane” within the garden. \nThis is the first of what we hope will be a regular effort for the watershed. This walk along the river will be a good chance to acquaint oneself with these plants and how to report a find. \nIf you wish to join the scouting party\, contact Keith at AmeriCCorps@ctriver.org or 413-7722-2020 x2206.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crwc-scouting-for-invasives/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130726
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130718T211116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130718T220922Z
UID:5431-1374710400-1374796799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Summer Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by The MA Nursery Landscape Association (MNLA)\, MA Flower Growers Association (MFGA) and University of Massachusetts Extension. Join Massachusetts’ largest green industry associations – MFGA and MNLA – for their annual collaborative event\, the 2013 Summer Field Day and Trade Show. Take advantage of the newest ideas and cutting edge information\, tours of the Tower Hill Botanic Garden\, trade show\, networking and great food!  Featuring Keynote speaker: Dr. Bethany Bradley\, UMass Amherst for an eye opening look at climate change and implications for Massachusetts horticulture. Details on Conference: www.mnla.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/summer-field-day/
LOCATION:Tower Hill Botanic Garden\, Boylston
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130711T224405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130718T220732Z
UID:5254-1374739200-1374762600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:MNLA and MFGA Summer Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Registration ends July 20!\nJoin Massachusetts’ largest green industry associations – MFGA and MNLA – and UMass Extension for their annual collaborative event\, the 2013 Summer Conference and Trade Show. Take advantage of the newest ideas and cutting edge information\, tours of Tower Hill Botanic Garden\, trade show\, networking and great food! \nREGISTER NOW!  \nFeatured Keynote! \nDr. Bethany Bradley\, UMass Amherst\, for an eye opening look at climate change and implications for the Massachusetts horticulture industry. \nPLUS…many exciting sessions to choose from and vendors to see! \nFor more details\, download the Summer Conference Flyer \n* Making Sense of Soil Tests for Landscapes\, Nurseries and Greenhouses \n* Conserving Pollinators in our Horticulture Businesses \n* New Annual Plants and How to Use them in the Landscape \n* Sustainable Water Management Initiative \n* Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Resistant Hemlocks \n* Fertilizers: BMPs and Pending Regulations \n* Risk Management Tools for Nurseries \n* IPM Walkabout: Insects\, Diseases and Weeds \n* Tours of Tower Hill Botanic Garden (Edible landscapes\, Cary Awards\, Perennials and more) \nSponsored by: The Massachusetts Nursery Landscape Association (MNLA)\, Massachusetts \nFlower Growers’ Association (MFGA) and University of Massachusetts Extension (UMass) \nPesticide credits: up to 3 pesticide contact hours available. \nAssociation credits: 6 ISA\, 1 MCA\, 2 MCLP\, and 2 MCH \nQuestions? Contact Rena Sumner\, MNLA Executive Director at 413-369-4731 \nRegistrations can be mailed to: MNLA\, P.O. Box 387\, Conway\, MA 01341
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mnla-and-mfga-summer-conference-trade-show/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130807
DTSTAMP:20260526T173004
CREATED:20130611T184411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T203208Z
UID:4696-1374883200-1375833599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Permaculture and Design Course
DESCRIPTION:Immerse in intentional community life and permaculture design practice for 2 weeks this summer. Conduct a design for your own client through a guided design process onsite. Gain college credits from UMass Amherst (optional) and a permaculture design certification. Enjoy the pond\, sauna\, gardens\, natural buildings\, and community at the Sirius retreat center! Register a.s.a.p. with Sowing Solutions ~ ecologicalgardens@gmail.com Tuition $1000\, plus meals and accommodation. \n~ Study and practice permaculture design in the 13th annual Summer PDC at Sirius ~ Learn from some of the best permaculture designers\, naturalists\, and educators in the northeast ~ Immerse in community life and meet the residents and founders of this leading ecovillage in the northeastern US ~ Gain your permaculture design training and internationally recognized certificate ~ Gather new sustainable living skills ~ Optionally gather college credits through University of Massachusetts ~ Learn by experience in the veggie gardens\, forest gardens ~ Witness construction of a straw bale and cob greenhouse ~ Visit local permaculture demonstration sites ~ Meet and work alongside leading permaculture designers; ~ Complete a permaculture design project from step one to deisgn presentation for real clients ~ Enjoy summertime with us! \nCourse Tuition $1000\, plus meals. Accommodations are available at Sirius Ecovillage. Early bird discounted tuition of $950 when registering before July 1st. \nSowing Solutions provides permaculture design services for home owners and land stewards and offers educational events for non-profits and communities in the northeastern US\, leading 13 permaculture design certificate courses to date. Sowing Solutions has run courses collaboratively with Living Routes Study Abroad in Intentional Communities\, Green Phoenix Permaculature\, UMASS Amherst\, Sirius EcoVillage\, Dynamics Ecological Design\, Living Mandala\, and Omega Institute. \nSirius EcoVillage is a long-standing intentional spiritual community and retreat center\, offering a special opportunity to step into daily life for 2 weeks at this wonderful place. Explore the hiking trails\, sauna\, yoga classes\, swimming pond\, gardens\, natural buildings\, ecovillage social structure\, and much more! \nCourse registration: www.sowingsolutions.org ; Inquire at: ecologicalgardens@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/permaculture-and-design-course/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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