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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T190000
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SUMMARY:"Real Food" Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Grow Food Amherst Invites You To Help Build a More Sustainable Food System.\nVisioning a food policy for UMass Amherst – This event will be a space for visioning about the role UMass can have in supporting a sustainable food system through writing an official university food policy. Come share your ideas and input!\nMore details here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/real-food-town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:Town Room – Amherst Town Hall
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141115T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141115T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141023T172025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141113T202438Z
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SUMMARY:Turnip the Beet!
DESCRIPTION:2nd annual dance party to benefit Grow Food Northampton’s Food Access Program! Offering beer and popcorn grown right on the community farm. Come to participate in a raffle with awesome local prizes and danceable tunes!\nDetails here. \nAdults Night Out!\n$15/Individual\, $25/Couple
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/lettuce-turnip-the-beet/
LOCATION:Williamsburg Grange Hall\, 10 Main Street\, Williamsburg\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141016T205230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141016T205511Z
UID:11742-1416160800-1416171600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Franklin  County CDC: Product Development Considerations - Beyond the Concept
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to better understand the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for your current or future food product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla\, of the UMASS Food Science Department\, an expert on HAACP and product development. \nThis 2-day course will take place on 11/16 &11/20 and will cover the following topics: \n\nPrincipals of Food Safety\nThe Product Development Process Cycle to Creating a New Food Product\nProduct Development Process (including business strategy\, product testing\, product launch)\nHACCP Plan requirements and/or Low-acid & Acidified certification\nDetermining formula\, process and packaging for a safe food system\nProcess Validation requirements\nLabel Regulations\, product claims\, ingredient statements and nutrition facts\nOperational capabilities and Quality Controls\n\nClick here for more information and to register. This program is sponsored by UMass Extension\, CropCircle Kitchen\, and Franklin County CDC Western MA Food Processing Center
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-county-cdc-product-development-considerations-beyond-the-concept/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141112T203355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141112T215128Z
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SUMMARY:Building a just and sustainable future
DESCRIPTION:Wellspring Collaborative Annual General Meeting\nWhat does a community driven\, democratic\, equitable and sustainable future look like? Decent jobs; a just economy; economic democracy; sustainable communities. \nThe meeting will cover: \n\nWellspring Cooperative—vision\, our journey so far\, and future directions.\nInvitation to be part of Wellspring—why join?\nWellspring’s structure\, membership\, Board election\n\nPlease RSVP—contact Fred Rose 413-522-2204 or Emily Kawano\, 413-323-7868.\nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-a-just-and-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Mason Square Library\, 765 State St\, Springfield\, MA 01109
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141104T190519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T190519Z
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SUMMARY:Keep Farming in the Hilltowns: Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Come find out more about a regional effort to support local farms\, local food\, and how you can get involved at a community kickoff forum. All welcome from: Ashfield\, Chesterfield\, Cummington\, Goshen\, Plainfield\, Westhampton\, Williamsburg\, and Worthington.\nPlease RSVP to Teri by November 12 at terir@hilltowncdc.org\nFor more information contact Melissa at melissaadams4@comcast.net
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/keep-farming-in-the-hilltowns-community-forum/
LOCATION:Cummington Community House\, 33 Main Street
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141014T193836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T214841Z
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SUMMARY:Need Free Legal Help? Information Session on the Legal Services Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to the entire event but the conversation will be targeted toward lawyers from 6-6:45 pm and toward farmers from 7:15-8pm. Light snacks and drinks will be available for everyone from 6:45-7:15pm. \nDetails: \nConservation Law Foundation (CLF) recently launched a new project under our Farm & Food Initiative called the Legal Services Food Hub (LSFH). The Legal Services Food Hub is a free legal services clearinghouse for eligible farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and related organizations. CLF is piloting the Legal Services Food Hub in Massachusetts with an initial focus on cases involving transactional issues\, such as land acquisition/transfer\, estate issues\, taxes\, contracts\, and corporate formation\, among others. For example\, if you’re a farmer considering transitioning your farm to the next generation\, we could match you with an estate planning attorney. Likewise\, if you’re a farmer interested in entering into a purchase agreement for new land\, we could find you a real estate attorney to represent you during the land transaction. Involving an attorney can help farmers avoid unforeseen liabilities\, draft enforceable contracts\, negotiate sound lease agreements\, and effectively navigate other legal transactions. \n\nPlease join us for a chance to learn more about how the the LSFH works\, meet lawyers and farmers who have benefited from its services\, and understand how the LSFH might be able to assist you. During the first half of the evening\, we’ll hear from a lawyer who has taken on a Legal Services Food Hub case and during the second half\, we’ll hear from a farmer who found legal assistance through the Hub. \n\nVisit our website to learn more about our services and eligibility requirements here. \nRSVP: By November 17 to Molly Norton\, mnorton@clf.org or 617-850-1771.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/need-free-legal-help-information-session-on-the-legal-services-food-hub/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T200000
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CREATED:20141030T194659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T201250Z
UID:11980-1416421800-1416427200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Our Farms\, Our Food: the Future of Local Food in Hampden County
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) for a broad-ranging panel discussion on the future of local agriculture and the local food movement in Hampden County. A region with rural farmland\, changing suburban landscapes\, and vibrant urban agriculture projects\, Hampden County has unique challenges and opportunities for farmers and for consumers interested in local food\, hunger\, and sustaining farm businesses and land. Speakers include Elizabeth O’Gilvie of Gardening the Community\, Gene Kosinski of Kosinski Farms\, Karen Randall of Randall’s Farm and Greenhouse in Ludlow\, and Margaret Christie of CISA. This event is free\, open to the public\, and light appetizers will be provided. Please rsvp by November 17th. Co-sponsored by our hosts\, the Holyoke Senior Center. Contact Claire Morenon at 413-665-7100\, ext. 16 with any questions. \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/our-farms-our-food/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141021T174912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141021T175040Z
UID:11847-1416661200-1416675600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hilltown Seed Saving Network's third annual Fall Seed Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Learn to save your own garden seed\, get answers to your seed saving questions\, and exchange seed that you’ve saved with your friends and neighbors\, but you don’t have to bring seed to come to this event! People are welcome at all levels of experience\, including those who have never saved seed before. \nThe main event will be preceded by an introductory seed saving workshop from 1 to 2pm\, taught by experienced seed saver Sadie Stull. \nDetails here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hilltown-seed-saving-networks-third-annual-fall-seed-exchange/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141113T184935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141113T185131Z
UID:12161-1416758400-1416765600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Permaculture FEAST
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture FEAST is a weekend a permaculture design certificate course held in Holyoke\, MA. Students from the course have created landscape and social enterprise design for Kate’s Kitchen and foodWorks. Come view their visions for the next 10\, 25\, 50 and 100 years with food\, music\, and connect with other cutting edge visionaries and designers\, share your ideas and find out how you can get involved. \nThere will be 4 alternative design schematics and 18 detailed patch designs illustrating how to build on the existing conditions and assets of Kate’s Kitchen and foodWorks\, while creating a thriving community hub that meets the needs of its members\, while enhancing the overall health and well being of the ecosystem \nDetails here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/permaculture-feast-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141212T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141212T134500
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141204T223514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141204T223514Z
UID:12469-1418382900-1418391900@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:PVGrows Food System Job Creation Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Join PVGrows food system job creation working group for a bring-your-own brown bag lunch gathering. See below for the agenda and to rsvp. \nAgenda: \n\nTour the Franklin County CDC facilities and get to see the the shiny new IQF: Individually Quick Frozen Nitrogen Tunnel in operation. Watch a video of the machine in action here. \nShare updates on other food system job creation activities going on.\nDiscuss food processing job creation needs that are relevant to the development of the MA food system planning process and consider future opportunities and activities for this group.\n\nPlease RSVP  by clicking HERE \nWorking Group Updates: \nIf you have an update you want to share with the group\, cannot attend but want to add your thoughts to future activities\, or would like to provide an update on a job creation activity that you are involved in or know about\, please email Please email Alex Risley Schroeder by Wed\, 12/10 using the email subject “Food System Job Creation.”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pvgrows-food-system-job-creation-working-group/
LOCATION:Franklin County CDC Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141030T165401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141030T165401Z
UID:11977-1420875000-1420918200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:28th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Organic Farming Association is hosting its 28th annual Winter Conference. Come for this expansive and immersive educational experience with 60+ workshops\, conferences for children and teens\, exhibits\, and an all-day seminar and keynote by Greg Judy\, rotational grazier and carbon sequestration advocate. \nRegistration information and Details Here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/28th-annual-nofamass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141217T011123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141222T200100Z
UID:12616-1420880400-1420891200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Association of Agricultural Commissions Regional Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Association of Agricultural Commissions (MAAC) is sponsoring regional Ag Com roundtables this winter. Join them in Northampon on January 10th for a roundtable co-sponsored by the Northampton Ag Commission and CISA. Please register by sending the following to MAAC\, c/o Pete Westover\, at westover03@comcast.net or PO Box 67\, Whately\, MA 01093: your name\, email address\, home address\, and Ag Com affiliation (if any). Indicate that you are attending the Northampton Roundtable\, and either enclose a $5 check\, made out to MAAC\, or indicate that you will pay $5 at the door. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-association-of-agricultural-commissions-regional-roundtable/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20141104T185816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T185816Z
UID:12036-1421137800-1421166600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2015 Massachusetts Farm to Cafeteria Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference brings together farm to cafeteria advocates – farmers\, food service professionals\, educators\, policy makers\, public health advocates\, community organizers\, youth leaders and more – for a daylong event with workshops and panel discussions addressing a wide variety of farm to school topics.\nDetails Here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2015-massachusetts-farm-to-cafeteria-conference/
LOCATION:The Hogan Center: College of the Holycross\, Worcester\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150119
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20140908T234943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140908T235003Z
UID:11330-1421452800-1421625599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Brewer Winter Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Brewer is intended to be an immersive experience where participants will learn about grains\, farming\, malting and brewing.  \nThe format allows everyone to learn a great deal of information from workshops and our esteemed speakers. There is also plenty of time to socialize and enjoy great food and beer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDETAILS\n$550 Per person includes meals and hotel for Saturday night. Meals will be lovingly grown by local farms and creatively served by local chefs. Accommodations on Saturday night are at the Courtyard Marriott in Hadley\, MA. \n$100 Discount for couples or double occupancy. \nSpace is limited to 100 people. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-brewer-winter-weekend/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150120T181812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T181812Z
UID:13013-1422104400-1422111600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bee School\, Session 1 of 6: Beekeeping 101
DESCRIPTION:Participants can sign up for all the workshops in Bee School or individual workshops\, depending on their knowledge & experience.\n\nBeekeeping 101\nAre you thinking about starting a wonderful hobby with a fascinating social insect that will bring you closer to nature? Do you want to know more about what beekeeping entails? This series of workshops will help you understand and potentially start the craft of keeping honeybees. The program will include information about hives and beekeeping material\, set-up\, costs\, honeybee life cycle\, a beekeeper’s year\, pests & diseases\, and natural management. \nClick for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-school-session-1-of-6-beekeeping-101/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150120T192828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T192828Z
UID:13025-1422176400-1422185400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Bank Family Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Resolve to help stamp out hunger in the New Year! Bring your loved ones to our first monthly Family Volunteer Day\, where participants will get a tour of the warehouse and help sort and box donated food. All ages welcome. \nPlease register with your name and the number attending by contacting Molly at 413-247-9738 x135 or mollys@foodbankwma.org. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-bank-family-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150114T183138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T184404Z
UID:12980-1422187200-1422219600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Days at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Great Wall Chinese Restaurant is generously donating 10% of their sales to CISA (including take out) on Sunday\, January 25th and Sunday\, February 22nd. Support CISA and enjoy a great meal at the same time! \nClick for information about Great Wall Chinese Restaurant.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/12980/
LOCATION:Great Wall Chinese Restaurant\, 178 Pine Street\, Florence
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150120T182200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T183439Z
UID:13014-1422709200-1422716400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bee School\, Session 2 of 6: Beekeeping 102
DESCRIPTION:Participants can sign up for all the workshops in Bee School or individual workshops\, depending on their knowledge & experience. \nBeekeeping 102\nAre you thinking about starting a wonderful hobby with a fascinating social insect that will bring you closer to nature? Do you want to know more about what beekeeping entails? This series of workshops will help you understand and potentially start the craft of keeping honeybees. The program will include information about hives and beekeeping material\, set-up\, costs\, honeybee life cycle\, a beekeeper’s year\, pests & diseases\, and natural management. \nClick for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-school-session-2-of-6-beekeeping-102/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150129T220702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T221427Z
UID:13096-1422901800-1422909000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Regional Food Security: Addressing the challenges of climate change
DESCRIPTION:Greg Watson\, Director for Policy and Systems Design at the Schumacher Center for a New Economics\, with Liz Wills-O’Gilvie\, SPPTP Network Coordinator\, Partners for a Healthier Community  \n\n\n\n\n\n Presented by the Conway School and its Urban Collaborative. Free\, but space is limited. \n\n\n\n Register at: http://landscape.csld.edu/smaller-cities-greener-futures\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/regional-food-security-addressing-the-challenges-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:Springfield City Library\, 220 State Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150203T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150129T221911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T222557Z
UID:13098-1422979200-1422984600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Systems Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:A comprehensive Food Systems Plan is being developed for Massachusetts for the first time in 40 years. Your input is needed! \nThe public\, Five College faculty\, students and staff are invited to participate in this session\, designed to inform attendees about the planning process and elicit feedback on strategies for strengthening the Commonwealth’s food system. Strategies will include legislative\, regulatory and budget recommendations for increasing food production\, improving food access and equity\, enhancing food safety\, and related issues\, as well as actions that individuals and institutions might pursue. \nInput will be provided to the Mass. Food Policy Council and its planning partners\, which are also holding listening sessions in eastern Mass. \nThe event is free and open to the public\, and RSVPs are not required. Parking is available in the adjacent Campus Center Parking Garage. For further information\, contact Joe Shoenfeld at 545-5309 or shoenfeld@cns.umass.edu. \nEvent Sponsors: UMass Center for Agriculture\, Food and the Environment; UMass Center for Public Policy & Administration; UMass Auxiliary Services; Fertile Ground. \nPlanning Partners: Metropolitan Area Planning Council\, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission\, Franklin Regional Council of Governments\, Massachusetts Workforce Alliance. \nEvent Co-Sponsors: UMass Department of Nutrition; the Sustainable Food and Farming Program at the UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture; UMass Real Food Challenge
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-systems-listening-session/
LOCATION:Amherst Room\, UMass Campus Center\, 10th Floor\, 161 Commonwealth Ave.\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Shoenfeld":MAILTO:shoenfeld@cns.umass.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150213T191120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150213T191912Z
UID:13211-1424026800-1424034000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Field Holler!!!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mid-winter-field-holler/
LOCATION:The Parlor Room\, 32 Masonic Street\, Northampton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150219T212145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T212145Z
UID:13284-1424419200-1424451600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Reversing Global Warming: Carbon Farming for Food\, Health\, Prosperity and Planet!
DESCRIPTION:This one-day conference\, sponsored by the Institute for Sustainability and Post-carbon Education and organized by Biodiversity for a Livable Climate\, will take place at Bristol Community College in Fall River\, Mass.\, on Friday\, February 20th. \nAn exciting line-up of scientists\, farmers\, ranchers — and more — will present on topics of interest to farmers\, gardeners\, park and forest managers\, land stewards\, nursery and landscape professionals\, government officials\, civic leaders\, educators … and all other folks concerned about health\, economic well-being\, and our ecological future. \nClimate activist and Fall River Mayor Sam Sutter will offer welcoming remarks to attendees. \nFor conference program details and to register\, visit our event page.\n\nLunch and snacks are included in the registration fee of $35 to $10 (sliding scale). \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/reversing-global-warming-carbon-farming-for-food-health-prosperity-and-planet/
LOCATION:Bristol Community College- Auditorium H 210\, 777 Elsbree Street\, Fall Rive\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150220T190842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150220T190842Z
UID:13317-1424602800-1424610000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Maple Sugaring Class
DESCRIPTION:Do you have access to any property with trees on it? If you do\, chances are\, you can probably make your own maple syrup! Many common trees can be tapped–not just sugar maples. Maple sugaring is a time-sensitive endeavor and late February to late March is the time\, so get ready to jump straight in! \n \nIn one afternoon\, learn everything you need to know about making maple syrup in your kitchen from the trees in your backyard! We will discuss equipment\, setup\, timing\, & process and drill taps\, collect & reduce sap into syrup (weather-permitting).\n\nTaught by Melody of The Haberdashery\n\nTo book the class\, visit http://valleyhaberdashery.com/classes
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/maple-sugaring-class/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150219T202814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T204019Z
UID:13274-1424718000-1424725200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farm\, and Health of Communities
DESCRIPTION:Food connects us all\, regardless of race\, income or geography. It is something with which we must all interact daily. It impacts the health of our bodies and our environment. Yet\, it is increasingly understood that our current food system is not promoting public health or environmental sustainability. As interest in and demand for fresh\, locally grown and produced food has been increasing all across America\, local farms have been able to confer health\, economic\, and environmental benefits on their communities by directly connecting with their consumers and their communities.\n \nWhat does this look like in practice? What does it mean to create food systems that work for diverse communities? How might diverse actors in communities – from farmers to individual consumers to large institutions – contribute to the holistic health of communities?\n \nFeaturing a roundtable discussion and breakout sessions with:\n \nAndrew Kendall ‘83\, Executive Director of the H.P. Kendall Foundation\nPeter McLean\, Book & Plow Farm\nPierre Joseph ’15\, Chair of the Student Board of Advisors for the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network\nCynthia Espinosa Marrero\, Steering Committee Member\, Holyoke Community Market\n\n\nThis event is part of the Problem Solvers Speaker Series\, highlighting professionals and alumni who are engaging some of the world’s most pressing challenges through creative and innovative strategies\, and exploring new models and methods for addressing social and/or environmental problems.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-farm-and-health-of-communities/
LOCATION:Friedmann Room\, Keffe Campus Center\, Amherst College\, Mead Dr. Amherst College\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150212T201252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T201252Z
UID:13168-1425117600-1425128400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the depths of a snow storm!\n\n\nTuesday Market and Grow Food Northampton are throwing a Seed Swap. February 28th\, 10am -1pm at Smith Voke High School (same place as the Northampton Winter Farmers Market). \n\n\n \n\n\nLEARN about seed saving. CELEBRATE the magic of seeds. SHARE seeds that you’ve saved from your farm or garden (or seeds that you’ve purchased). TAKE HOME seeds to plant. MEET other people who see regionally adapted seeds as an important part of a healthy food system. COME even if you don’t have seeds to share!\n\n\n \n\n\nGo here for more information about what a seed swap is and what to bring and what will be happening. And go here to register (it’s free — we would just like to know who’s coming).  \n\n\n \n\n\nHope to see you there!\n\n\n\n\n\nMore to come soon about when the first Tuesday Market of 2015 will be…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-swap/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150228T161500
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150219T222528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T222528Z
UID:13305-1425117600-1425140100@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Western Massachusetts Jobs with Justice Educational\, Organizing\, & Membership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Step It Up. We Won’t Back Down! \n\n\nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/407439826097970/\n \nAfter registering here\, you will be taken to a donations page.  Donations can also be made any time and at the conference.  We suggest a sliding scale donation of $5 to $25 to cover costs.  No one will be turned away for lack of a donation.  \n \nCan you or your organization sponsor the conference at the $100+ level or underwrite the conference at the $1000+ level?\n \nKeynote Speaker:  Sarita Gupta\, Executive Director\, Jobs with Justice.\n\nSarita is a nationally recognized expert on the economic and political issues affecting working people across all industries\, particularly low-wage workers. She is widely recognized as a key leader and strategist in the progressive movement.\n \nTabling Opportunity for Progressive Organizations:  Sliding scale donation requested: $10 to $50.  Set up 8:00-9:00 AM.  Send request to wmjwj@wmjwj.org. \n \nVolunteer Opportunities:  Contact wmjwj@wmjwj.org.\n \nMusic by Ben Grosscup & Roxanne Langevine.\n \nSchedule:\n9:00-10:00 AM  Registration.  Tabling.  Music.  Schmoozing.  Coffee/Tea.\n10:00-11:00 AM  Welcome.  Keynote.  Q&A.\n11:10-12:40 PM  Workshops:\n\nLow Wage Workers Rising: from Food Justice to the Fight for 15\nKeep Public Schools in Public Hands\nFrom the Bottom Up: Designing Housing to Meet Human Needs\nOrganizing for Racial Justice\n\n12:50-1:35 PM  Lunch by Your Fairy Godmother. Membership Meeting.\n1:45-3:15 PM  Workshops:\n\nOURWalmart & the Right to Organize\nResisting the Neo-Liberal University: Organizing Students and Workers\nClimate Justice: This Changes Everything\nOrganizing for Gender Justice\n\n3:25-4:15 PM  Closing Plenary:  Out Now’s Theatre of the Oppressed.  Announcements.  Next Steps.\n \nContact wmjwj@wmjwj.org for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-western-massachusetts-jobs-with-justice-educational-organizing-membership-conference/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 361 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150219T185301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T195407Z
UID:13271-1426089600-1426096800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Justice: past\, present\, and future
DESCRIPTION:Who can buy healthy fresh vegetables in our region and who can’t? Why and why not? How has institutional racism shaped access to healthy food in our region and beyond? What is needed to build a resilient food system that provides for all?\n\nThe PV Grows Racial Equity in the Food System Working Group invites you to a conversation in which we will trace the practices of modern agriculture and food production back to plantation agriculture\, examine some of the policies that have shaped food chain worker conditions\, and together build tools for action in this region and beyond.\n \nThen\, we’ll imagine a Massachusetts where everyone has access to enough healthy\, fresh\, locally produced\, safe\, affordable\, culturally appropriate food and where those that grow\, harvest\, distribute\, and sell food make a living wage in a safe environment.\n \nThe Massachusetts Food Policy Council is leading a process to craft a statewide Food Systems Plan that ties together the many elements of the Massachusetts food system. The ideas generated at this event will inform the creation of an actionable plan to make our food system better serve our needs. \n\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\nVisit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-justice-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Holyoke Senior Center\, 291 Pine Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150323
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150311T200441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T200441Z
UID:13552-1426896000-1427068799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Maple Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:March is Maple Month in Massachusetts! Maple syrup is great for cooking and baking\, as restaurants around the state will demonstrate when they highlight menu items featuring maple syrup during maple weekend\, March 21-22. Try some maple ice cream\, a cocktail made with maple syrup\, some roast chicken with a maple glaze\, and lots more! Participating restaurants are all listed at massmaple.org. Many sugarhouses will be offering special events on maple weekend as well\, and you can find CISA’s list of sugarhouses here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/maple-weekend/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150114T185109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T185109Z
UID:12983-1426924800-1426953600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Gaining Ground: Conserving Our Common Wealth \nThis annual\, day-long training and networking event provides land trust board members and  staff\, parks administrators and advocates\, colleagues from federal\, state and local government agencies\, students\, and philanthropists an opportunity to participate in a full day of workshops and discussions that focus on fostering healthy communities in MA through land conservation. Join your colleagues in land conservation and acquire the information\, skills\, and connections you need to be most effective. \nIn 2015\, the workshop tracks will be:\n– Conserving Our Common Wealth & Emerging Issues\n– Land Management & Stewardship\n– Land Protection Tools & Techniques\n– Legal\, Tax & Compliance Matters\n– Organizational Management & Fundraising\n– Urban Conservation & Greening \nCLICK for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-land-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester Technical High School\, Worcester
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135903
CREATED:20150317T185942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T190438Z
UID:13610-1427032800-1427040000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Sunday Workshop Series: Play a Local Board Game with Gabor Lukacs
DESCRIPTION:Play a Local Board Game with Gabor Lukacs: Growing Resilient/Growing Resilience.  Learn about building community and increasing your resilience by playing a board game designed right here in Amherst. During the course of the game we will learn about events triggering changes which may complicate our lives but will simplify the structure of society. We also gain experience on how to create a community which has a better chance helping us deal with those changes.  Registration Required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainability-sunday-workshop-series/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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