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SUMMARY:SEMAP First Grain Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Where: Plimoth Grist Mill\, 6 Spring Ln\, Plymouth\, MA 02360\nWhen: Saturday\, March 11\, 1-3pm \n\nPlease join us on Saturday\, March 11 from 1-3pm at the Grist Mill in Plymouth\, MA for the first state-wide grain gathering in the 21st Century! \nFarmers\, Millers\, Bakers\, Chefs\, Maltsters\, Brewers and Distillers\, you are invited to the first state-wide grain gathering in the 21st Century! \nThere are already half a dozen producers\, processors and value-adding food visionaries out there\, from the Cape to the Berkshires\, harvesting and offering wheat\, rye\, spelt\, corn and oats. Come hear presentations from them and meet others who want to join in. We are calling on you to support\, bolster\, enlarge\, propagate and otherwise help grow the resurgent local grain economy in Massachusetts. \nTour the Plimoth Grist Mill\, sample 100% locally-grown bread and other goodies\, and help to place a worthy bread basket on the Farm-to-table food movement. \nKeynote: Tristan Noyes\, Executive Director\, The Maine Grain Alliance \nFarmers: Noah Kellerman\, Alprilla Farm\, Essex\, MA; Bill Braun\, Ivory Silo Farm and Seed Project\, Westport\, MA; Ben Wolbach\, Skinny Dip Farm\, Westport\, MA \nMillers: Kim VanWormer and Matt Tavares\, Plimoth Grist Mill\, Plymouth\, MA \nUsers: Jonathan Stevens\, Baker\, Hungry Ghost Bread\, Northampton\, MA; Brenton Mackechnie\, Distiller\, Dirty Water Distillery\, Plymouth\, MA; Paul Nixon\, Brewer\, Independent Fermentations\, Plymouth\, MA; Michael Morway\, Executive Chef\, Granite Links Golf Club\, Quincy\, MA \nThis project is a collaboration between Plimoth Plantation and the Plimoth Grist Mill\, SEMAP\, and Hungry Ghost Bread. \n\nQuestions? Contact Kendra at kmurray@semaponline.org \nClick here to sign up online!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/semap-first-grain-gathering/
LOCATION:Plimoth Grist Mill\, 6 Spring Lane\, Plymouth\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170312T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170312T133000
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Why Buy Local?
DESCRIPTION:Why Shop Local is the brainchild of Jasper Lapienski\, a Northampton resident who has no affiliation with Serio’s Market other than as a customer. Jasper grew up in Amherst and has lived in Northampton since 2009. Jasper has been bringing our community together for a cause ever since\, organizing for peace with the Northampton Committee to Stop the Wars\, the Western Mass Coalition for Palestine\, and Jewish Voice for Peace; supporting (mostly losing) political campaigns as Visibility Coordinator for the Bardsley Campaign Committee and Campaign Manager for the Committee to Elect Blue DuVal; and promoting public transportation as a rider representative on the Franklin Regional Transit Advisory Committee. \nParticipants will be treated to loads of free samples\, demo products\, and special deals and will have the opportunity to participate in raffles and win prizes. Serio’s deli will be open for business and all seminar participants will be offered the Sandwich of the Day for 50% off as well as a menu of various options for lunch\, which will be served in-store after the presentation. For more information on the Why Shop Local seminars or to speak or feature your business at one\, email jasper (insert @ if you’re human) whyshoplocal.org. You may also CLICK HERE to join the seminar series email list. \nMarch 12\nInvesting In Neighbors: REIMAGINING FINANCE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-why-buy-local-5/
LOCATION:Serio’s Market\, 65 State Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170301T154939Z
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Stomach: An Introduction to Mindful Eating
DESCRIPTION:Certified mindfulness instructor Leslie Smith Frank will offer an introduction to the practice of mindfulness and mindful eating. Mindfulness invites us to use all of our senses when we eat\, which may change our relationship to what is on our plate. \nSharing food they prepare themselves\, participants will practice tuning in to taste\, hunger\, and fullness. By bringing to mind the cultivation and growth of each ingredient\, the experience of sharing a meal can become a rich celebration! \nParticipants are encouraged to make the food from locally grown ingredients whenever possible. A great way to prepare for this event is to do your shopping the morning of the event at the Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market. Ask the farmer questions like the following\, and keep the answers in mind when you prepare and eat the food. \n-Where is your farm?\n-Do you use organic or sustainable farming methods?\n-What other foods do you grow? \nThis is a FREE event\, but you must RSVP to find out the location. \nTo RSVP to this event\, send an email with your name and the names of anyone you are bringing with you\, your phone number\, and what dish you will be making to share at the event to katie@growfoodnorthampton.org \nFrom Seed to Stomach: introduction to mindful eating & potluck is part of Grow Food Northampton’s Seed Series happening this March and April. \nFor more details\, visit growfoodnorthampton.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/from-seed-to-stomach-an-introduction-to-mindful-eating/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170302T152832Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Dinner at Barstow's Dairy Farm
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED to March 21 \nThe first one was so much fun they wanted to do it again! They host their second ever Winter Dinner on Tuesday\, March 14 between 4pm and 7pm. In honor of National Pi Day\, March 14\, or 3.14\, the menu will feature our homemade Chicken Pot Pie\, mashed potatoes\, and for dessert\, your choice of Pie. Plates are $12 each and $8 for kids sized plates. Meals will also be available for takeaway. Full kitchen will be open until 7pm. As with all of Barstow’s special events\, please feel welcome to bring your own adult beverages. This event is family friendly and commuter friendly! Please help spread the word by inviting your friends or sharing our event on Facebook!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2nd-winter-dinner-at-barstows-dairy-store/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Barstow's Dairy Store and Bakery":MAILTO:info@barstowslongviewfarm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170322T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
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SUMMARY:Public Policy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how public policy is developed at the state level and how to impact decision making by elected officials. While this workshop will focus on food access\, the skills learned will be applicable to any public policy issue. \nFree and open to the public \nBishop Marshall Center at St. Michael’s Cathedral\, 260 State St.\, Springfield *Use Elliot Street Entrance* \nHosted by the Springfield Food Policy Council \nFacilitated by the Massachusetts Public Health Association
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/22541/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Cathedral  Bishop Marshall Center\, Elliot Street Entrance\, 260 State Street\,\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T170000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Aged Sharp Cheese: Making Cheeses of the British Isles
DESCRIPTION:Cost:\nNOFA/MOFGA Member – $100 General Public – $130 \n*add $10 for walk-ins \nDescription: \nLearn the art and craft of making aged sharp cheeses using mesophilic cultures with veteran farmer and cheese artisan Clifford Hatch. Using grass-fed\, pastured milk from his family farm\, Cliff will take you on hands-on journey through all the stages of making favorites like Cheddar and lesser-known hard cheeses like Caerphilly\, Dunlop\, or Wensleydale. \nThis class\, suitable for the beginner and advanced cheese-maker\, will give you a new appreciation for the ancient art of making complex\, nutrient-dense\, and obnoxiously delicious cheese. \nWorkshop space is very limited. Please register ahead of time to secure your space! \nAbout the Instructor: \nClifford Hatch comes from a tradition of New England family farming that reaches back to the early seventeenth century. Cliff grew up on his family’s farm in Granby\, MA. After college\, he obtained culinary training and embarked on a career as Chef de Cuisine\, first at the Deerfield Inn and later at the Rhode Island Country Club. He has been farming in Gill since 1988. \nRegister Online Now or Mail In This Registration Form \nMore Info \nThe farm will provide a simple lunch of bread and cheese. You are welcome to bring something to share (or a bag lunch for yourself if you prefer). \nWear clean\, non-fuzzy clothing and practical footwear that can get wet. Consider wearing layers\, as the cheese room can get quite hot \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here. \nFor questions contact Dan Bensonoff\, education events organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-art-of-aged-sharp-cheese-making-cheeses-of-the-british-isles/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 411 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T150000
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UID:22744-1490432400-1490454000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Flower to Fork: Wild Plants\, Farms\, and Food
DESCRIPTION:What role do native plants and their pollinators play in the stability of our food and other agricultural systems? Join the New England Wild Flower Society for a day-long symposium to discuss the interactions between native plants\, pollinators\, and food crops. Learn how farmers are using native plants to increase their crop production\, what programs are available to growers to help with native plant installation\, and how you can create beautiful gardens that also support pollinators. Registration fee includes lunch. Ten student scholarships are available. Email education@newenglandwild.org for more information. Visit newenglandwild.org/programs to register. \nPresentations\nThe Interaction Between Native Plants\, Pollinators\, and Crop Production\nJoan Milam\, adjunct research fellow\, department of environmental conservation\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \nHow Native Plants Increase our Farm Viability\nJohn Hayden\, owner\, The Farm Between \nUSDA Programs for Insect Conservation\nMichelle Cozine\, conservation planner\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service \nCreating Pollinator Gardens and Habitat Hedgerows\nRebecca Lindenmeyr\, landscape designer and co-principal\, Linden L.A.N.D. Group \nMembers $60\nNonmembers $65\nStudents $25
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/22744/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170326T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170326T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
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SUMMARY:Farming on the Fringe Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Farming on the Fringe: Guerrilla Gardening on Marginal Acreage”\nSunday March 26th\, 12:30-3:30 PM\nLaughing Dog Farm\, Gill\, MA \nThis is a basic skills class for those who wish to grow (more of) their own high-quality\, nutrient-dense food from marginal\, “backyard” plots\, containers\, on rooftops\, passive greenhouses\, (or wherever) under a variety of real-life conditions. Inspired both by gleaning\, “permaculture” priciples as well as the “guerrilla gardening” movement\, (which teaches us to question “rules”\, glean everything\, and sow everywhere)\, inspired grower Danny Botkin will share low-tech\, “alternative” propagation and season extension tactics\, including “low-till” bed management\, permanent sheet mulch\, and the use of high and low “tunnels” to harvest high-quality sustenance around the calendar\, with little machinery\, capital or fossil fuel. The class includes a talk on basic permaculture gardening\, followed by a farm/greenhouse tour\, a pipe bending demo (for making low tunnel “hoops”)\, Q and A\, plus farm snacks. Suggested donation: $25-$35. No one turned away. Space limited\, please RSVP: 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farming-on-the-fringe-workshop/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170330
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170213T230916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T221212Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Farm Share Fair
DESCRIPTION:Farm Share Fair 2017 is now accepting vendor and sponsor applications for farms and food companies. The Farm Share Fair is the Boston area’s direct-to-consumer marketing event for food producers across Massachusetts. Consumers want to meet their farmers and have the opportunity to compare options. Vendors – get to know your target market one-on-one\, and have the opportunity to sell your CSA\, Farm Share or Home Delivery programs\, or sell your food product to a great Boston foodie crowd.  On-site sampling\, and food or product sales welcome! This annual event draws over 500 participants\, and will be held at THE ARMORY on March 29\, 2017.   Sign up now – vendor space is limited! Sponsorship visibility opportunities available. \nVENDOR AND SPONSOR APPLICATIONS for 2017 FARM SHARE FAIR \nFarm Share Fair 2017\nWednesday\, March 29th\nThe Armory\n191 Highland Ave\nSomerville\, MA 02143\nwww.farmsharefair.com \nCLICK HERE to sign up.  \nQuestions? This event is produced by Mindy Harris Communications.  Email mindy@mindyharriscommunications.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2017-farm-share-fair/
LOCATION:The Armory\, 191 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T181500
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170327T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T182625Z
UID:22937-1490792400-1490811300@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshops
DESCRIPTION:SHIITAKE LOG INOCULATION WORKSHOPS\nFranklin Permaculture Garden (260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst\, MA 01003)\nWednesday March 29\, 2017\nFirst Session from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nSecond Session from 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm \nHelp UMass revamp its shiitake growing system in Franklin Permaculture Garden! They will be inoculating oak and sugar maple logs with shiitake spawn. Small\, take-home shiitake logs will be available on a first come\, first serve basis. Feel free to stop in for any length of time during a session. \nContact info@umasspermaculture.com for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shiitake-log-inoculation-workshops/
LOCATION:Franklin Permaculture Garden\, 260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst \, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UMass Permaculture":MAILTO:info@umasspermaculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170306T203712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T192243Z
UID:22676-1490796000-1490808600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Service Director Training
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date of Wednesday\, March 29 from 2-5:30 pm! \nGreater Quabbin Food Alliance is bringing together food service directors from all sectors (schools\, jail\, hospital\, higher ed\, meals on wheels\, nursing homes\, early ed) from Franklin County/North Quabbin (and from beyond our region\, but we are prioritizing those from our region) to support the procurement and use of locally grown food in institutional food services! GQFA will send out an invitation early next week so please be on the lookout and respond when you get it. \nThe gathering will include:\n• Menu costing workshop—how to use local produce in dishes for the same cost as packaged ingredients\n• Chef demo—possibly a baked item like a healthy breakfast option with local ingredients and no preservatives for the same price (including labor!) as a packaged item!\n• Networking on topics of interest (on registration form we will ask you to select your top 3-4 topics from a list and organize discussion groups on those topics.) \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-service-director-training-gqfa/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, Allen Meeting Room\, 12 Olive St\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170323T195019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T195019Z
UID:22904-1491418800-1491426000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Seed — The Untold Story
DESCRIPTION:As many irreplaceable seeds near extinction\, SEED reveals the harrowing and heartening story of passionate seed keepers as they wage a David and Goliath battle against chemical seed companies\, defending a 12\,000 year food legacy. \nA conversation will be led by Oona Coy\, co-owner of Town Farm\, co-founder of the Tuesday Market\, and a Seed Savers Exchange board member. We will be serving locally-grown popcorn! \nRSVP on Facebook or email katie@growfoodnorthampton.com\nSliding Scale suggested donation: $1-20
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-seed-the-untold-story/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton\, 140 Meadow Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170306T210131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T210131Z
UID:22687-1491656400-1491663600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Nightshades in the Vegetable Garden: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Growing Nightshades in the Vegetable Garden\nDates: 4/8/2017\nThe Time: 1pm-3pm \nThe cultural needs of potatoes\, tomatoes and more plants that belong in the home vegetable garden. How to start plants from seed and grow them on\, prepare the beds for planting. Learn the ongoing seasonal care\, pest and disease management\, and finally\, the harvesting of their fruits. Participants will go home with a variety of nightshades for planting in their home garden. All materials included in cost of program. Members $25; Nonmembers $30 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden: For more information visit our website. \nOr Phone:\n413-298-3926 \nOr Email:\ninfo@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-nightshades-in-the-vegetable-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170320T133302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170320T133302Z
UID:22826-1491660000-1491665400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Organize Small Business Owners’ Meeting on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of small business owners concerned about the impact of current immigration policies on their livelihoods and on their workers will take place on April 8th in Hadley\, MA. Employers who want to join in speaking out on this issue are encouraged to attend. Discuss your concerns with other farmers and business owners\, learn about current policy and how it could affect your business\, and reach out to your legislators. Contact Wally Czajkowski or Michael Docter for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-organize-small-business-owners-meeting-on-immigration/
LOCATION:Plainville Farm\, 135 Mount Warner Rd\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170413T141557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T141557Z
UID:23179-1492250400-1492351200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Simple Gifts Farm Barn Raising!
DESCRIPTION:Simple Gifts will be raising the barn for their new farmstand on Saturday! Come and see the lock-n-log pieces go up together into a beautiful new structure. They will be serving hot dogs\, french fries\, and maybe parsnip fries (we are still trying to figure out some details about making parsnip fries). There will be salad greens and other farm produce for sale\, and it would be an excellent time to sign up for a farm share or a market card! \nApril 15-April 16 \nVisit their Facebook event page for details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/simple-gifts-farm-barn-raising/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Simple Gifts Farm":MAILTO:simplegiftsfarm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170422
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20161123T200656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T200656Z
UID:21681-1492387200-1492819199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Little Brook Farm Camp
DESCRIPTION:Little Brook Farm Camp is a children’s educational program that takes place on a small family farm in Sunderland. The farm owner and camp director is a DOE certified educator and Registered Nurse. Children at camp will have the opportunity to learn about livestock and sustainable agriculture. Campers start each day by helping with morning chores\, such as collecting eggs and feeding the animals. Children learn how to interact and relate to the animals\, developing trust and their own self confidence. The April week is baby week. The sheep will be done lambing\, the goats will be kidding\, and we usually get baby chicks and pigs during that week. Our day runs from 9 AM to 3 PM. Campers are ages 6 – 12. Camp fees are $250/week.  We are offering a discount to CISA members this year for the February and April camp weeks of $20 off  per child per week. Call Kristen Whittle at 413-665-3802 or visit us online. Registration form available online or by email.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/little-brook-farm-camp-3/
LOCATION:Little Brook Farm\, 334 Russell Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
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UID:22678-1492509600-1494939600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The GARDEN Project: Organic Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:The GARDEN Project 2017 is a partnership among Greenfield Community College\, Montague Catholic Social Ministries\, NELCWIT\, and Seeds of Solidarity through a grant from the Women’s Fund of WMass. Instructors of the four courses that comprise the program seek to create an engaging\, inclusive setting with trauma-informed teaching. This is the 3rd year of this successful program and it will be located in Orange Center\, so North Quabbin women are especially encouraged\, but feel free to share with women throughout Franklin County. Women must take all four courses- these form the whole experience. Women who complete the program are then eligible for a free Serv-Safe course in Spanish or English! \nOrganic Gardening: Tuesdays\, 10-1:00 4/18 through 5/16 \nClick here for more information about the Project\, and other classes! \nFor more information or to apply to the program\, contact Christine at the Women’s Center at MCSM (413) 863-4804 x1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org\, or Donna at NELCWIT (413) 772-0871 x108 or email donna@nelcwit.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-garden-project-organic-gardening-class/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170306T204623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T204623Z
UID:22680-1492768800-1495198800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The GARDEN Project: Food Preservation & Storage Class
DESCRIPTION:The GARDEN Project 2017 is a partnership among Greenfield Community College\, Montague Catholic Social Ministries\, NELCWIT\, and Seeds of Solidarity through a grant from the Women’s Fund of WMass. Instructors of the four courses that comprise the program seek to create an engaging\, inclusive setting with trauma-informed teaching. This is the 3rd year of this successful program and it will be located in Orange Center\, so North Quabbin women are especially encouraged\, but feel free to share with women throughout Franklin County. Women must take all four courses- these form the whole experience. Women who complete the program are then eligible for a free Serv-Safe course in Spanish or English! \nFood Preservation & Storage: Fridays\, 10-1:00 4/21 through 5/19  \nClick here for more information about the Project\, and other classes! \nFor more information or to apply to the program\, contact Christine at the Women’s Center at MCSM (413) 863-4804 x1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org\, or Donna at NELCWIT (413) 772-0871 x108 or email donna@nelcwit.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-garden-project-food-preservation-storage-class/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170327T183131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T183149Z
UID:22941-1493217000-1493308800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Guided Mushroom Walks
DESCRIPTION:GUIDED MUSHROOM WALKS\nFranklin Permaculture Garden (260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst\, MA 01003)\nWednesday April 26th from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nOR\nThursday April 27th from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nJoin UMass Permaculture on a guided forest walk in search of mushrooms with mycologist\, John Michelotti of Catskill Fungi. Explore the identification\, uses\, and ecological functions of different fungi. They will be walking from the Franklin Permaculture Garden to a nearby forest. \nContact info@umasspermaculture.com for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/22941/
LOCATION:Franklin Permaculture Garden\, 260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst \, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UMass Permaculture":MAILTO:info@umasspermaculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170418T191717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T191717Z
UID:23254-1493224200-1493233200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Community Update and Dinner at SFPC
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Public Health Month\, please join the Springfield Food Policy Council and Our Partners for the 2017 Annual Community Update & Dinner & Early Spring reveal of Mason Square’s Own City Soul Farmers Market Wednesday April 26th\, 2017 4:30pm \nThe Bishop Marshall Center at Saint Michael’s Cathedral\nElliot Street Springfield MA 01109 \nDinner Provided and Children Welcome!\nPlease R.S.V.P.413-244-5859 or springfieldfoodpolicycouncil@gmail.com \nSpringfield Food Policy Council\nVisit our website at www.springfieldfoodpolicycouncil.org\, or check out our Facebook page to learn more about the food system and what you can do to get involved! \nCopyright © 2017 Springfield Food Policy Council\, All rights reserved. \nYou are receiving this email because you have indicated interest in improving food access in the City of Springfield through participation in Springfield Food Policy Council or by signing up for email notifications. \nOur mailing address is:\nSpringfield Food Policy Council\nCare of Springfield Partners for Community Action\n721 State Street\nSpringfield\, MA 01109
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-community-update-and-dinner-at-sfpc/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Cathedral  Bishop Marshall Center\, Elliot Street Entrance\, 260 State Street\,\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170506T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170403T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T131929Z
UID:23058-1494059400-1494090000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Holyoke Food Justice Conference/Holyoke Conferencia de Justicia Alimentaria
DESCRIPTION:Nuestras Raices\, Inc. would love to invite you to their Holyoke Food Justice Conference on May 6\, 2017 from 8:30am-5:00pm. \nTickets: ****We are offering 2 different ticket types: Full Price Ticket ($65) and Community Member Ticket ($0-$15 sliding scale). We ask that those who can afford to pay the full price to please do so. We do not want to exclude anyone. In an effort to account for systemic economic realities\, we are making a limited number of tickets available for Holyoke-Springfield area community members at reduced cost. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to this event! Please contact us for eligibility questions or concerns.**** \nCONFERENCE DESCRIPTION: \nHolyoke Community College (Leslie Phillips Theater)\nNuestras Raíces and Holyoke Community College are pleased to introduce the first annual Holyoke Food Justice Conference on May 6\, 2017\, at Holyoke Community College. The conference will host a diverse group of nationally-recognized food movement leaders who will share from their experiences working towards food justice and their visions for the work ahead. \nAt Nuestras Raíces\, we are continuing to advance our work of building a sustainable and equitable food system for all residents of Holyoke and beyond. Given the current political climate\, we firmly believe we must strive harder than ever to build an inclusive movement for a just\, racially equitable\, and sustainable food system: one that addresses privilege and access\, values indigenous knowledge\, and is led by\, represents\, and lifts up people of color and those from underserved communities. Inequity is present across the food chain\, manifesting through the low wages and unfair working conditions experienced by food producers and vendors\, the spread of food deserts\, and unequal food access in marginalized communities. Now is the time to reclaim our food system and advance food equity through social and political change. \nThe conference will explore the historical roots of food inequity and evaluate our current food system. We will look at policy strategy across movements working nationwide to make our food system more equitable for all. Finally\, we will share reflections on our 25 years of work at Nuestras Raíces at the intersection of food\, culture\, and urban agriculture in Holyoke\, Massachusetts. \nConference Speakers:\nLeah Penniman (Soulfire Farm)\nRicardo Salvador (Union of Concerned Scientists)\nEric Toensmeier (Food Forest Farm\, Holyoke)\nMaria Cartagena (The People’s Historian\, Holyoke)\nTwila Cassadore (San Carlos Apache Tribe)\nLiz Ogilvie (Gardening the Community)\nChristina Rice & Alyssa Chan (Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic)\nArcenio Lopez (MICOP (Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project)\nJennifer Weston (Standing Rock Sioux\, UMass Boston) \n\nClick HERE for tickets and registration. \n\nESPAÑOL \nNuestras Raices\, Inc. le encantaría invitarle a Holyoke Conferencia de Justicia Alimentaria el 6 de mayo de 2017 de 8:30am-5:00pm \nBoletos: **** Ofrecemos 2 tipos de boletos diferentes: boleto de precio completo ($ 65) y el boleto de miembro de la comunidad (escala móvil de $ 0 a $ 15). Pedimos que aquellos que pueden pagar el precio completo por favor lo hagan. No queremos excluir a nadie. En un esfuerzo por dar cuenta de las realidades económicas sistémicas\, estamos haciendo un número limitado de boletos disponibles para los miembros de la comunidad del área de Holyoke-Springfield. Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos poder darle la bienvenida a este evento! Póngase en contacto con nosotros para preguntas o inquietudes sobre la elegibilidad. \nDESCRIPCION DE LA CONFERENCIA:\nNuestras Raíces y Holyoke Community College se complacen en presentar la primera Conferencia Anual de Justicia Alimentaria de Holyoke el 6 de mayo de 2017 en Holyoke Community College. La conferencia será anfitrión de un grupo diverso de líderes de movimiento de alimentos reconocidos a nivel nacional que compartirán de sus experiencias trabajando hacia la justicia alimentaria y sus visiones para el trabajo por delante. \nEn Nuestras Raíces\, continuamos avanzando nuestro trabajo de construir un sistema de alimentos sostenible y equitativo para todos los residentes de Holyoke y más allá. Dado el clima político actual\, creemos firmemente que debemos esforzarnos más que nunca para construir un movimiento inclusivo por un sistema alimentario justo\, racialmente equitativo y sostenible: uno que aborda el privilegio y el acceso\, valora el conocimiento indígena y está liderado por\, representantes\, Y eleva a las personas de color y las de las comunidades desatendidas. La desigualdad está presente en toda la cadena alimentaria\, manifestándose a través de los bajos salarios y las condiciones de trabajo injustas experimentadas por los productores y vendedores de alimentos\, la propagación de los desiertos alimentarios y el acceso desigual a los alimentos en las comunidades marginadas. Ahora es el momento de reclamar nuestro sistema alimentario y promover la equidad alimentaria a través del cambio social y político.\nLa conferencia explorará las raíces históricas de la inequidad alimentaria y evaluará nuestro sistema alimentario actual. Examinaremos la estrategia de políticas a través de los movimientos que trabajan a nivel nacional para hacer que nuestro sistema de alimentos sea más equitativo para todos. Finalmente\, compartiremos reflexiones sobre nuestros 25 años de trabajo en Nuestras Raíces en la intersección de la comida\, la cultura y la agricultura urbana en Holyoke\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/holyoke-food-justice-conferenceholyoke-conferencia-de-justicia-alimentaria/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Avenue\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170403T210738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T210738Z
UID:23062-1494147600-1494162000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale and Gardener's Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Even though it doesn’t feel like spring yet\, we know that it is coming\, and just around the corner! Save the date for our Plant Sale & Gardeners Gathering. Free workshops all day long and great plants at affordable prices! \nSATURDAY\, MAY 7th:\nANNUAL PLANT SALE & GARDENERS GATHERING\n256 Hancock St. Springfield\nSALE: 9-1\nFREE WORKSHOPS: 10-1\n​\nBeautiful vegetable\, herb and flower plants\,\njust in time for Mothers Day! \nClick here for information and registration.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-sale-and-gardeners-gathering/
LOCATION:2\, 256 Hancock Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170427T131853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T131853Z
UID:23323-1494151200-1494158400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Container Gardening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Kick those petunias to the curb and create a show-stopping container garden using native plants. Become familiar with the species that thrive in containers and ways to combine them. Learn about containers\, soils\, fertilizers\, and proper container care. Bring your own container and get creative. Plants are available for purchase; potting soil is provided. Perfect timing for a Mother’s Day gift! \nSunday\, May 7\, 2017\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.\nLocation: Nasami Farm Nursey\, Whaterly\, MA\nProgram Code: HOR2952\nInstructor: Kate Stafford\nFee: $26 (Member) / $32 (Nonmember) \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/container-gardening-workshop/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170427T133311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T133311Z
UID:23331-1494327600-1494511200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:GCC Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s GCC’s annual plant sale to benefit the GCC Food Pantry. Pick up flowers and veggies grown right in GCC’s greenhouse!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gcc-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20130310T191230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T140920Z
UID:1663-1494666000-1494781200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Weekend Spring Dig Sale at Wilder Hill Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Buy hardy\, field-grown nursery stock directly from the grower. Perennial flowers\, annuals for cutting\, landscaping shrubs and fruit trees. Nine varieties of high-bush blueberry bushes\, currants and gooseberries too. Visit wilderhillgardens.com for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mothers-day-weekend-spring-dig-sale-at-wilder-hill-gardens/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170427T190740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T190740Z
UID:23345-1494667800-1494676800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardener's Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This educational community gathering is free to all who would like to come by Gardening the Community’s farm at Hancock Street to participate and engage in workshops! \nThe workshop descriptions are as follows: \nGrowing Greens in 14 days\nWho would have thought that growing greens would be so easy? No matter where you live\, house or apartment\, it is possible to grow fresh\, nutritious greens and we can show you how! Come join us and learn the keys to growing greens in 14 days. \nPlanning your Growing Season Spring Summer Fall\nAre you ready to start growing veggies for yourself year round? We have the workshop to help you fully plan your growing season. At this workshop we will establish a growing calendar for your spring\, summer and fall season. So let’s get planning so you can have a bountiful season! \nSifting through your Compost: What to Do With the Leftovers!\nCompost is an amazing source of sustainable resource for any urban farmer. After all your scraps have been eaten up and there is nothing but rich compost\, what do you do? At this workshop we will empty the compost bin and sift through the amazingness\, separating the worms from the leftovers. With the leftovers we will teach you how to make your own soil\, start another compost bin or even make your own compost tea! Come and join us so we can all learn together!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardeners-gathering-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170427T131515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T131515Z
UID:23320-1495270800-1495285200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale for Nuestras Raices
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the United Congregational Church\, at the High Street Courtyard in Holyoke for the Spring Plant Sale! Nuestras Raices is holding this as a fundraiser for their farm\, as well as the Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School community garden. There will be an abundance of herbs\, vegetables and more! \nSaturday\, May 20\, 2017 \n9:00am-1:00pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-plant-sale-for-nuestras-raices/
LOCATION:United Congregational Church\, 300 Appleton Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170424T212256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T212256Z
UID:23296-1495274400-1495285200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Martin's Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Martin’s Farm’s Open House on Saturday\, May 20th\, from 10:00 AM till 1:00 PM.  There will be hayrides\, flower planting workshops for adults and kids\, and best of all\, a detailed tour of their composting process. Our Family Farms will be there\, providing information about their operation\, and handing out samples of their milk products. Weather permitting\, they will even bring a baby calf! \nThe Franlklin County Solid Waste District will be there to talk about their program\, as will CISA\, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture. \nBear Country Radio will be broadcasting fun music right from Martin’s Farm. \nSome of the events at the open house will be … \n\nKids Crafts with flower planting\nHayrides about every 20-25 minutes\nA behind the scenes tour of our composting facility\nRefreshments (including warm popcorn)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/martins-farm-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Martin’s Farm Compost and Mulch\, 341 Plain Road\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170509T202619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T202619Z
UID:23490-1495285200-1495296000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Carbon Smart\, No-Till Gardening and Farming
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Solidarity founder and 3-decade farmer Ricky Baruc teaches his ways of building soil and nourishing soil life for low maintenance\, highly productive gardens and small farms. No-till\, carbon smart methods treat the soil as sacred\, conserve water\, help restore the climate\, and result in amazing\, life-force rich gardens and food!  Ricky is one of 11 farmers across the nation participating in and advising Cornell’s research in sustainable\, reduced and no-till methods. In this engaging\, inspiring workshop participants will gain three major strategies for no-till gardening and farming\, using simple tools and local materials to transform lawns\, urban lots\, or small farms into food bounty.  Learning\, implementing\, and sharing no-till techniques is a great way to do your part to help mitigate the impact of global warming. \nSliding scale of $35-$50. Pre-registration requested\, contact solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-carbon-smart-no-till-gardening-and-farming/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T114821
CREATED:20170427T132250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T132250Z
UID:23325-1495360800-1495368000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Propagating Native Plants from Seed Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Part 2: Seedling Germination and Establishment\nLearn to propagate native plants from seed in this two-part\, hands-on workshop that focuses on practical methods for small-scale propagation. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and propagators with some experience. Take one or both classes. In part two join us to practice transplanting seedlings and take your work home. \nSunday\, May 21\, 2017\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.\nLocation: Nasami Farm Nursery\, Whately MA\nProgram Code: HOR1808\nInstructor: Kate Stafford\nFee: $26 (Member) / $32 (Nonmember) \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/propagating-native-plants-from-seed-workshop/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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