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SUMMARY:Forest Grown Mushroom Inoculation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the New England Wild Edibles annual inoculation workshop to be held on April 11\, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Colrain\, Massachusetts.  Learn how to start your own mushroom farm.  Participants will inoculate two logs to bring home to produce gourmet mushrooms in your own back yard.  This year we will be inoculating hard wood logs with shiitake and oyster mushroom spawn.  You will learn how mushrooms break down organic matter and how to provide the ideal conditions to care for your logs to maximize mushroom production.  Coffee or tea and light refreshments provided. \n$30 per person (bring a friend for $50) \nCall me at (413) 624-5188 or e-mail mailto: pclagreze@gmail.com for reservations
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forest-grown-mushroom-inoculation-workshop/
LOCATION:New England Wild Edibles\, 65 Foundry Village Road\, Colrain\, MA\, 01340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 11 years of baking at Hungry Ghost Bread!
DESCRIPTION:Come by Hungry Ghost Bread this Saturday\, April 11th to help us celebrate eleven years of baking. In addition to the usual array of tarts & batards\, we’ll have live music\, fresh food vendors\, and our annual “poetry of the bread year” reading. \nThis event is free & open to all!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/celebrate-11-years-of-baking-at-hungry-ghost-bread/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T191236Z
UID:13613-1428847200-1428847200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainabillity Sunday Workshop Series: Freedom with Coffee\, Consumer Consciousness\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:Freedom with Coffee\, Consumer Consciousness\, and Community.  A workshop sponsored by the Freedom Cafe of Amherst.  Who knew that a small cup of drip coffee could make a splash halfway across the world?  The Freedom Cafe is a non-profit\, volunteer based organization that is dedicated towards great coffee for a great cause – fighting human trafficking.  Come join some of our baristas for an educational event to discuss modern day slavery\, and how we can make a tangible difference here in Amherst.  Learn what you can do to help\, and in the process\, how to make a great cup o’ joe.  Drink to freedom!  (Registration Required)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainabillity-sunday-workshop-series-freedom-with-coffee-consumer-consciousness-and-community/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
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UID:13608-1428847200-1428854400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Food and Farming Expo
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious to learn about what Sustainable Agriculture is? You are invited to a family friendly info session on topics relating to Sustainable Agriculture \n\nLearn about ways that YOU can implement sustainable agriculture methods in your household or backyard\nBe informed on local\, state\, and federal policy pertaining to agriculture and how you can use your vote.\nLearn the difference between organic and conventional farming and explore the different methods of organic growing.\nEducate yourself on soil health and composting.\nSample food from local farms\, learn about farms in the Valley\, and see for yourself how tasty and affordable sustainable agriculture is!\nEnter our raffle for a chance to win a raised garden bed installation and goods donated by local farms and businesses!\n\nCo-sponsored by the Stockbridge School of Agriculture\, the League of Women Voters\, and the UU Green Sanctuary Committee.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainable-food-and-farming-expo/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T133000
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UID:13505-1429088400-1429104600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:LAND: The foundation of a healthy food system
DESCRIPTION:PVGrows 2015 Spring Forum \nREGISTER TODAY!  \nThe forum will be followed by a MA Food Plan Listening Session from 2:00 – 3:30pm \n\nJust as a house needs a strong foundation to support it over time\, farmers need secure access to land to produce food. Land is the foundation of our food system. \n\nHow does access to farmland fit into a vision of creating a healthy\, resilient\, and equitable food system?\nHow can we ensure that farmland is available and protected for future generations?\nWhat is the connection between food access and farmland access?\nWhat can urban and rural communities learn from one another about accessing land for food production?\nJoin us for the PVGrows 2015 Spring Forum to learn about the important role that secure access to land plays in our food system – and how we can all work to strengthen this foundation.\n\nAt the PVGrows Spring Forum we will explore topics related to land access including land affordability\, land transfer and succession planning\, land conservation\, farm and food business financing\, farm viability\, and food access. \n\nLearn why secure access to farmland is vital to creating a healthy\, resilient\, and equitable food system in the Pioneer Valley.\nUnderstand the barriers facing producers who are trying to gain secure access to rural and urban farmland.\nGet introduced to the diverse approaches available for overcoming these barriers including conservation easements\, shared ownership\, and creative leasing.\nHear stories of innovative approaches to land access and partnerships in rural and urban settings and meet with local people working on these issues.\n\nCommunity support is critical to help farmers access\, hold\, and transfer land – and to keep working farms viable for future generations. Join us to learn more! \nLike past Forums\, the 2015 Spring Forum will include interactive sessions\, structured networking\, opportunities for collaboration\, and a locally grown lunch. This event is open to anyone interested in and working for a healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley. \nWhat is a PVGrows Forum?  \n\nThis event is open to anyone working for a healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley.\nSpace is limited to 130.\nForum Registration is $0-50\, sliding scale and includes a locally grown lunch.\nRegistration Required.  REGISTER HERE\n\nFor more information about the event\, visit the PVGrows website. \nWednesday\, April 15th from 9:00am – 1:30pm\nOpen Square – Mill 1\, Holyoke\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/land-the-foundation-of-a-healthy-food-system/
LOCATION:Open Square- Mill 1\, 4 Open Square Way\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T193000
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UID:13872-1429119000-1429126200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Screening of "The Weight on a Nation"
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Springfield Food Policy Council & Mason Square Health Task Force. \nWednesdays\, April 15\, 22 & 29 \nThis 4-part documentary confronts America’s obesity crisis. Three years in the making\, this series features case studies and interviews with leading experts and with individuals and families struggling with obesity. The series spotlights the facts and myths of this public epidemic. \nA discussion with local experts in the fields of public health\, wellness\, and nutrition will be held after each screening \nRSVP: Johnetta Baymon (413) 263-6500 ext.6539 (preferred) or to johnettab@springfieldpartnersin.com \nFood will be served \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-screening-of-the-weight-on-a-nation/
LOCATION:Springfield Central Library\, 220 State Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150409T203020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150409T203020Z
UID:13854-1429286400-1429290000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture & Food For All Amherst herbal workshop
DESCRIPTION:Leave with your own potted herb to take home! \nFriday April 17th\, 4pm-5pm: Workshop on making herbal infused oils\, tinctures and fresh pesto  \nAll workshops take place at CHD’s Not Bread Alone at the First Congregational Church of Amherst\, 165 Main Street.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-stockbridge-school-of-agriculture-food-for-all-amherst-herbal-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150120T182443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T193518Z
UID:13015-1429362000-1429369200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bee School\, Session 3 & 4 of 6: Spring Hive Dive and Swarm Management & Package Installation
DESCRIPTION:Spring Hive Dive & Swarm Management\nDuring this springtime apiary inspection\, participants will have the opportunity to open an active\, overwintered hive.  We will begin the workshop by opening hives to check on spring development.  We will discuss bee activity within the hive\, hive management on a natural system\, splitting and brood nest spacing. Bring a veil and hive tool if you have them.  Registration for those without veils will be limited.  Anyone with a veil may register. \nPackage Installation\nThis introductory workshop will cover honeybee hive installation as well as springtime management for a newly installed hive.  There will be a live demonstration installing a honeybee package.  If you are about to receive honeybees this spring\, this is definitely the workshop for you! Please bring your veil\, if you have one.  Feeding\, life cycle of the colony\, hive expansion will be covered in this workshop. \nBee packages come from the out of state\, where package production is dependent on local weather. Delivery date may change and therefore\, in order to provide participants with a live installation demonstration\, the workshop date might change as well.  We will take pre-registrations and will let you know in case of date change.  Because of the floating date\, payment will be collected on-site. \nDate TBD \nClick for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-school-session-3-of-6-spring-hive-dive-swarm-management/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150408T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150408T180533Z
UID:13842-1429437600-1429448400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wild Spring Brunch Fundraisier!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for wild food like acorn pancakes with Sweet Birch syrup\, story nature show & tell featuring a display of preserved hides\, teeth\, skulls\, cordage\, and plants all found in the wilds of New England and a raffle! \nClick here for more information or to purchase tickets
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wild-spring-brunch-fundraisier/
LOCATION:Rocky Hill Co-housing Community Kitchen\, 100 Black Birch Trail\, Northampton\, MA\, 01062
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150324T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T193708Z
UID:13688-1429448400-1429453800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Permaculture Landscape in Your Backyard with Llani Davidson
DESCRIPTION:Heard the word permaculture? Not sure what it is? In this workshop I show photos\, tell stories\, and share my experience of gardening for 10+ years. I share my approach to using permaculture design and integrating permaculture systems such as bed layout\, water systems\, forest gardens and creating multiple uses for everything! \nLlani Davidson has over 10 years of experience in organic CSA farming\, home-scale food production\, and teaching permaculture design. She is a co-founder of Broadfork Permaculture\, a cooperative landscaping business based in the Pioneer Valley\, and grows her own permaculture garden in Turners Falls\, MA. \nNo RSVP necessary\, just com and enjoy learning about permaculture!\nThis workshop is taking place at the Little e Festival at the Greenfield Fairgrounds. \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-your-own-permaculture-landscape-in-your-backyard-with-llani-davidson-2/
LOCATION:Greenfield Fairgrounds\, 87 Wisdom Way\, Greenfield\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150425
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UID:13794-1429488000-1429919999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:April Spring Farm for Kids at Winterberry Farm
DESCRIPTION:It does look like the snow and ice will be gone\, thank goodness!  We’ll spend the week together carrying for animals\, young and old.  We’re sure to have chicks and ducklings\, maybe some guinea keets and goslings\, too.  And of course all the adult poultry.  All the ewes will have lambed but the goats will be pregnant and wanting to be spoiled…we can get them outside if it’s warm enough. Each child will choose their favorite sheep family and spend lots of time with them. We’ll work with the border collies and the guard dogs\, plant seeds in the greenhouse both for the farm and to take home.  We’ve lots of woods to explore- and we hope you’ll all want to climb the far hill.  We’ll be finally working on the chicken coop!  And we’ll have lots of inside time for weaving\, felting and cooking.  We begin each day at 8:15 and go until 5:00.  This program is limited to 6 kids in grades 2-6.  Kids bring a lunch each day\, we provide beverages and snacks.$300 for the week. Call (413) 624-3940 or visit our website for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/april-spring-farm-for-kids-at-winterberry-farm/
LOCATION:Winterberry Farm\, 340 Wilson Hill Road\, Colrain\, MA\, 01340
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150424
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CREATED:20150406T165316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T165014Z
UID:13782-1429660800-1429833599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day at Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:April 22:\nR.W. Kern Center Living Building Challenge\nPanel Discussion at the Prescott Tavern followed by option building site tour of The R.W. Kern Center\n12-1 p.m.\nLunch Provided \nFeaturing:\nJonathan Wright 70F / Wright Builders\nJason Jewhurst / Bruner/Cott Architects\nCharley Stevenson / Integrated Eco Strategy\nBeth Hooker / Hampshire College \nFeatured Event: Regional Food System Strategies\nDavid Orr will provide his perspective on regional food systems\, from his work at Oberlin College and the surrounding community. With Andy Kendall of the Kendall Foundation\, and Margaret Christie from CISA\, it is sure to be a great event. Moderated by Jonathan Lash. \n4 p.m. / Franklin Patterson Hall / Main Lecture Hall\nOpen to the public\nLocal food reception to follow \nApril 23:\nPancake Breakfast at the Roos-Rohde House\n8:30-10:30 a.m.\nHosted by Mixed Nuts Co-op and The Hampshire College Farm\nFeaturing maple syrup from the Hampshire College Farm! \nLearn more about the panelists on our website. \nClick here for more information\, visit our Facebook event page here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/earth-day-at-hampshire/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T090000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20141223T195954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150507T224947Z
UID:12732-1429812000-1431162000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Organic Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Provides instruction in a natural gardening program and practical “hands-on” introduction to the basic philosophy\, content\, and methods of organic gardening and permaculture design. Using a model garden site\, participants plan and design a garden\, prepare the soil\, plant the seeds\, and prepare for harvesting and storage. Topics include compost\, soil improvement\, seed selection\, crop rotation\, and pest management. The course includes in-the-field instruction. This is the credit-free offering of EVS 152.\n\n\nMeets Thursday 4/23 from 6-8:50p and Saturdays 4/25 & 5/9 from 9-3p\n\nClick for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/organic-gardening/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150317T165354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T165354Z
UID:13586-1429945200-1429956000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Early Spring Birds- Bird Walk with Ted Watt
DESCRIPTION:Explore the various habitats at the Greenfield Community Farm for bird species.\nClick here to learn more about the event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/early-spring-birds-bird-walk-with-ted-watt/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T113000
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CREATED:20150324T193020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150408T173534Z
UID:13686-1429956000-1429961400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating your Own Permaculture Landscape in Your Backyard with Ashley Schenk
DESCRIPTION:You can apply permaculture design to any backyard\, big or small\, shady or drenched with sun. Ashley uses examples from gardens throughout the Pioneer Valley to show how you can use Permaculture Design to grow food\, nourish a healthy ecosystem\, and build a deeper relationship with your land. His clear explanation of the design process\, specific examples\, and knowledge of design strategies helps you focus in on your goals\, learn useful strategies\, and identifying what is and isn’t working in your landscape. \n\nAshley Schenk has six years of experience as a natural builder and permaculture designer. He recently co-founded a permaculture landscaping cooperative\, Broadfork Permaculture\, and has been working throughout Franklin and Hampshire Counties designing and implementing healthy backyard landscapes.  \nBroadfork Permaculture provides edible landscapes and ecological designs for backyard and commercial landscapes\, including annual beds\, native plant gardens\, edible perennials\, and energy-wise landscapes. Find them on the web at: www.broadfork.coop  \nNo RSVP necessary\, just come and enjoy learning about permaculture!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-your-own-permaculture-landscape-in-your-backyard-with-ashley-schenk-2/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 210 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150416T183701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T191509Z
UID:13928-1430042400-1430053200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Garden/Homestead cover crops through the growing season
DESCRIPTION:Cover cropping is not difficult and is an important tool for increasing soil fertility and growing nutritious food.  We’ll explore the reasons for and the practical implementation of growing cover crops on a small scale in the vegetable garden\, pasture and orchard.  We’ll practice hands on planning\, planting\, and management of cover crops throughout the growing season. \nJoin us:  Sunday April 26; Saturday May 23; & Saturday August 29 from 10am-1pm. \nEach session builds upon the previous one thus taking the full series is recommended. \nWorkshops:  Led by Pru Smith and Sharon Gensler \n\nHeld at Wild Browse Farm and Sustainability Center 87 Bullard Pasture Rd. Wendell\, MA. 01379.\nAll workshops will be both lecture/discussion and hands-on.\nClass size 10 people maximum\nFee schedule:  $25.00/class; series $70.00.  Space permitting\, no one will be turned away for lack of cash.  Barter will be considered.\n\nRegister/more info: 978-544-6347 (before 9 pm) or wildbrowse@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardenhomestead-cover-crops-through-the-growing-season/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150428T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150416T190723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T215155Z
UID:13935-1430227800-1430245800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Opening Day at Tuesday Market!
DESCRIPTION:Finally! After the long\, hard winter\, Tuesday Market is coming back! We begin our season on April 28th. Come to see the smiling faces of your friends and neighbors\, your farmers and favorite food vendors! New and familiar vendors will have what you need to cook up a fresh meal\, plants for your garden\, this year’s maple syrup or something delicious to eat right then and there. Plus throughout May and June\, Old Friends Farm is offering 10% off to CISA Community Members! For more information click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/opening-day-at-tuesday-market/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150227T200025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150416T165842Z
UID:13385-1430557200-1430573400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Small Fruit Cultivation: Pruning\, Propagation & Soil Health- DATE CHANGE
DESCRIPTION: When: Saturday\, May 2nd \nRain date May 3\n9:00AM-12:30PM\n12:30-1:30PM – Lunch & self guided farm tour\n \n \nTeachers: UMASS soil and small fruit specialists Sonia Schloemann  (UMass Extension) and UMass graduate Plant Biology student Julie Stultz  \n  \nWorkshop Details:\n \nBug Hill Farm uses marginal land and high tunnels to successfully grow many unusual and native berries. Join us for a small fruit and soil health workshop that will use the farm as a living classroom to explore the role and effect of soil biodiversity and insect and landscape health for fruit cultivation and production.\n \nThis workshop is for people who already grow or are interested in learning how to grow uncommon small fruits in cooperation with the local ecosystem while improving their soils for perennial plants. \n \nParticipants will:\n\nSee soil health demonstrations\nLearn about the impact of soil disturbance and the role of mycorrhizae in the stability and resiliency of marginal soils.  \nEngage in hands-on activities including soil tests\, plant propagation\, and pruning techniques \nTake home cuttings along with instructions for rooting\, and the knowledge you will need to more successfully grow small fruits  \n\nCost: $45 p.p. includes free cuttings from the farm’s berry plants!\n \nFood: $15 for hearty lunch buffet & discussion or feel free to bring your own!\n\nClick here to download the registration form.\n\nFor more information\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/small-fruit-cultivation-pruning-propagation-soil-health/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150501T174232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150501T174232Z
UID:14048-1430571600-1430582400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barstow's Pasture Day 2015
DESCRIPTION:Pasture Day is practically everyone’s favorite day on the farm! After painstakingly inspecting and repairing miles of fence\, the farmers are ready to let the girls out of the barn and into the field! And after months in the barn during this particularly cold winter\, the girls will most certainly be frolicking their way into spring! This event is not to be missed! Grab some ice cream and watch 4 lovely ladies make their way into the front pasture of Barstow’s!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barstows-pasture-day-2015/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150503T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150503T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150421T173043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150430T184950Z
UID:13962-1430636400-1430647200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Birds & Breakfast: Connecting people to birds\, farmland\, and each other
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Breakfast is back for its 4th year! Join me\, Pete McLean\, for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm at 425 S. East St in Amherst.  \nOnce the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a beautiful farm breakfast has been prepared by breakfast chefs extraordinaire Sky Loth and Erin Ferrentino. Please sign up in advance (so Erin and Sky can make enough blueberry pancake batter!) at BookandPlowFarm.com \nThis Year’s Dates: 4/26\, 5/3\, 5/10\, 5/17\, 5/24\, 5/31 \nWhen: 7AM to 10AM \nWhere: 425 S. East St Amherst MA 01002 \nPrice: $30 \nThis event will be happening every Sunday throughout the month of May (May 3rd\, May 10th\, May 17th\, May 24th\, and May 31st)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/birds-breakfast-connecting-people-to-birds-farmland-and-each-other/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 S. East Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150408T165344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T183255Z
UID:13840-1430658000-1430668800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cidery and Winery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Have a thirst for local? Join CISA for a Cidery and Winery Tour!\n On Sunday\, May 3rd from 1-4pm\, you’re invited for a behind-the-scenes tour of two Hampden County producers! The tour begins at 1pm at Artifact Cider in Springfield. Learn how Jake and Soham\, cidermakers at Artifact Cider\, are reviving American craft cider and taste some of their latest re-inventions. Next we’ll head to Raven Hollow Winery in Westfield to taste some of their wines made from fruit they grow next door at Kosinski Farms. Please RSVP to Judy Hall\, 413-665-7100\, ext. 29
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cidery-and-winery-tour/
LOCATION:Artifact Cider\, 270 Albany Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150421T192706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T192713Z
UID:13976-1430935200-1430944200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Native pollinators are essential to native landscapes and to food production. Learn how to identify\, attract\, and support the bees\, birds\, and pollinating insects in your own landscape. We’ll begin indoors and then head outside to observe bees at work on the Farm. \nFee: $26 (New England Wild Flower Society Member) / $32 (Nonmember) \nProgram Code: HOR4259 \nInstructor: Tom Sullivan  Certificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD CEU: 2 AOLCP; 1/2 MCLP \nHosted by New England Wild Flower Society \nContact Lana Reed at (508) 877-7630 x3303 or by e-mail for more information. \nTo register\, click here. \nClick here to view other courses and here to visit our website. \nWednesday\, May 6\, 6-8:30 p.m.\nNasami Farm Nursery\,\n128 North Street\, Whately\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardeninf-for-pollinators/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150421T165520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T165520Z
UID:13952-1430938800-1430946000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Screening of "The Hand That Feeds" at the Academy of Music
DESCRIPTION:The Pioneer Valley Workers Center invites you to be a part of the debut of an exciting new documentary which tells the story of immigrant food service workers organizing and winning their union! The film has received rave reviews from critics at the New York Times\, Boston Globe\, and elsewhere across the country. On May 6th at 7pm\, The Hand That Feeds will be playing at our own Academy of Music.  \nTHE HAND THAT FEEDS is an inspiring and uplifting “David & Goliath story” featuring sandwich makers\, business owners\, organizers\, and Occupy Wall Street activists. At a popular bakery café\, residents of New York’s Upper East Side get bagels and coffee served with a smile 24 hours a day. But behind the scenes\, undocumented immigrant workers face sub-legal wages\, dangerous machinery\, and abusive managers who will fire them for calling in sick. Mild-mannered sandwich maker Mahoma López has never been interested in politics\, but in January 2012\, he convinces a small group of his co-workers to fight back.Risking deportation and the loss of their livelihood\, the workers team up with a diverse crew of innovative young organizers and take the unusual step of forming their own independent union\, launching themselves on a journey that will test the limits of their resolve. \nAfter the film there will be a Q & A period with the filmmakers along with  a lively panel of local workers who have stood up and won in their workplaces. If you have interest in taking part in the panel please let us know!   \nTo purchase a ticket\, click here. \nView the trailer.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/screening-of-the-hand-that-feeds-at-the-academy-of-music/
LOCATION:Academy of Music\, 274 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150510
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150408T181137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150507T225423Z
UID:13845-1431129600-1431215999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fresh & Feral Plant Walk & Tasting Series
DESCRIPTION:Wild Food Plant I.D.\, respectful wildcrafting 101\, delicious preparations & recipes\, plant lore\, and much more! Each workshop begins with an experiential walk followed by light lunch picnic of gourmet wild delights.  Sign up for the whole series and receive a large discount OR sign up early for individual workshops and still save. Work trade opportunities available.  \nSeries of 4 workshops on May 9th\, June 20th\, July 25th\, and August 22nd. Come to one workshop or attend all four! \nTo learn more or to register for the workshop(s)\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fresh-feral-plant-walk-tasting-series/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Field\, Rt 10\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150407T202206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150507T225454Z
UID:13830-1431162000-1431176400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale & Gardeners Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful potted flowers\, vegetable starts\, and herbs just in time for Mother’s Day! \nFree information and workshops on gardening from 10am-12pm \nBrought to you by gardening the Community and Springfield Food Policy Council \n* Pre-order your plants online on our website *
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-sale-gardeners-gathering/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150507T204736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150507T204736Z
UID:14112-1431165600-1431176400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community: Gardener's Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In tandem with the Gardening the Community plant sale\, a number of workshops will be offered for a range of experience and skill levels.  Find out more and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-gardeners-gathering/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150429T170427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150508T233421Z
UID:14012-1431176400-1431183600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Q&A Session at Atlas Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 9th for a gardening Q&A session with Gideon Porth of Atlas Farm. Swing by and have him answer any questions you may have about planting\, growing\, plant nutrition or pest and disease management. Please RSVP at farmstore@atlasfarm.com\, or drop by that Saturday.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-qa-session-at-atlas-farm/
LOCATION:Atlas Farm\, 635 River Rd Deerfield\, MA 01342
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150421T164347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T195335Z
UID:13948-1431367200-1431374400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Public Seed Lending Library Launch!
DESCRIPTION:Feasthampton\, an Easthampton-based volunteer group dedicated to encouraging community-wide projects directed toward local food and environmental resiliency\, will celebrate the launch of its free\, public seed lending library\, hosted at the Emily Williston Memorial Library in Easthampton\, on Monday\, May 11 from 6 – 8 pm.  \n  \nIn order to secure a substantial stock of seed for the library’s launch\, Feasthampton solicited and secured donations of over 115 varieties of organic\, open pollinated seed. The opening event on May 11\, 2015 offers an orientation to the seed library and an instructional talk by Gabby Hollander of Northampton seed company Backyard Seeds. \nFor more information\, visit their Facebook event or Facebook page.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/public-seed-lending-library-launch/
LOCATION:Emily Williston Memorial Library\, 9 Park Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150513
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150303T210458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T191909Z
UID:13448-1431388800-1431475199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Community Herbalism Intensive
DESCRIPTION:This series will provide a foundation in Western Constitutional Herbalism and its impact on the specific needs in our community in Franklin County. This course will be a combination of classroom discussions\, wild plant walks\, foraging\, and cultivation of medicinal plants. We will meet weekly with a focus on clinical herbalism\, access to healthcare and self-care in our community. You will learn about cultivating\, caretaking and harvesting herbs; preparing different forms of herbal medicine; body systems  and constitutional assessment; identifying plants\, ethical wildcrafting\, plant energetics\, herbal first aid and creating a home apothecary for your personal needs. We will develop a series of herbal protocols to address pressing needs in our community. \nAbout the Teacher\nAnnie Burdett is a Western Constitutional Herbalist with a clinical practice in Shelburne\, MA and Brattleboro\, VT. She has been studying herbalism for the past 10 years\, with an intensive focus on clinical practice for the past 4 years. Her practice is informed by studies in Western Constitutional Herbalism\, and some Ayurveda. She takes a harm-reduction approach\, provides consultations\, and various workshops and classes. For more information check out her website: kettleofhawks.info. \nClasses will meet Tuesday nights from 6-9pm and will have an optional work period on Thursday afternoon from 1-4pm (the work period is required for students completing a work trade) from May 12th\, 2015 until October 13th\, 2015. \nPayment Options: \n\nEarly Bird Special: Register and pay before 4/1/15 and save $50.00\nPayment Plan: Pay $250 ($200 if pay by 4/1) to reserve your seat and then pay two additional installments of $200 each (due on 7/1 and 9/1).\nWork Trade: If you are interested in work trade options you must work out these details with the instructor. Limited slots are available for work trade students and are awarded on a first come first served basis.\n\nDownload the course syllabus. For more information\, contact annie@justroots.org \nFor more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-herbalism-intensive/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090643
CREATED:20150511T172301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T192244Z
UID:14157-1431628200-1431635400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pollinators Supporting Agriculture - A Talk with Tom Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:Tom Sullivan\, gardener\, horticultural leader\, landscape designer\, former beekeeper\, public speaker and workshop leader works to rapidly increase the numbers of pollinators and the number of species for those species to live and multiply. He dreams of large inter-connected habitats where pollinators are free to prosper unhindered by mowing machines or pesticides to live out complete life cycles. \nSince 2009 Tom has been speaking out about the importance of conserving\, enhancing and providing native bee habitats\, that also give shelter to many other insects as well. \nThe New Salem Agricultural Commission will be sponsoring a free workshop on at the New Salem Library.  For more information about Tom Sullivan\, visit pollinatorswelcome.com. RSVP not required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pollinators-supporting-agriculture-a-talk-with-tom-sullivan/
LOCATION:New Salem Library\, 23 South Main Street\, New Salem\, MA\, 01355
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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