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UID:29427-1549706400-1549717200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Baking with Ancient Grains
DESCRIPTION:Ancient grains are nutrient-rich and delicious! Join pastry chef Rachel Portnoy as she demystifies using the ancient grain einkorn in all types of baking both savory and sweet. Einkorn is one of the oldest and lesser known ancient grains\, a relative of modern wheat with a more easily digested gluten. “Gluten-safe” einkorn can replace wheat in so many applications. Members: $45/Non-Member: $55 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/baking-with-ancient-grains/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190204T151311Z
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UID:29854-1549706400-1549720800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter Fare at Amherst Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:Winter Fare at the Amherst Winter Market\nIndoors @ the Hampshire Mall\, Target Hallway\, 10am – 2pm \n\n\nAM: Kraut making/ food restoration/preservation demonstrations\nAntique milk bottle exhibit from the Amherst Historical Society\nTimber frame from Mass Woodland Institute\nClay pottery demonstrations with Deborah Bazer\nToddler shoe making\nMarket Story Booth: Shutdown Tales (share your recent experiences of the government shutdown)\n\nFor kids: balloon twisting\, face painting\, and Valentine’s day cards with vegetable dyes \nLive music by Juggler Meadow String Band \n\n**Weekly vendors \nAmherst Coop \nAmherst Winterfest Committee \nApex Orchards**\nApples\, honey\n​\nAtlas Farm**HIP\nSweet potatoes\, potatoes\, cabbage\, carrots\,parsnips\, radishes\, turnips\, celery root\, tomato puree\, salad mix/lettuce mix\, kale\, lettuce (head)\, tote bags & tee shirts\nAlso supplying Sidehill farm- Hawley\, MA: yogurt quarts and cups\nOld Friends Farm- Amherst\, MA: specialty syrup and spice blends\nReal Pickles- Greenfield\, MA: pickled vegetables \nBergeron Sugarhouse**\nMaple syrup & candies\, maple sugar\, maple cream\, pancakes\n​\nBerkshire Mountain Bakery**\nSourdough breads\, pastries\, croissants\, GF breads & doughs\, pizza crusts\, cookies\, muffins\, bouchon \, canele\,\nCenter for Ecotechnology* \nOffer energy & waste reduction programs & education \n​\nChase Hill Farm**SNAP\n100% grassfed and certified organic raw cow cheese\, 100% grassfed and certified organic beef\, eggs\, pork and chicken all fed no-soy\, organic grain \nFrom Fiber to Fashion**\nEggs (chicken and duck)\, honey & honey sticks\, and alpaca fiber products\n​ \nHarvest Market\nJam\, hot & cold soups\, hummus/pesto/chutney\, dried apples\, local popped popcorn\, biscuits (GF)\, handpies & small pizzas \nJDBCreations\nHandcrafted silver jewelry \nLittle White Goat Dairy\nChocolate chevre truffles\, chevre\, seasoned & unseasoned Bulgarian feta in brine or in seasoned olive oil \nLong Hill Farm/Quaboag Trading Company**\nEggs\, beeswax hand cream\, honey​​​\n​\nMycoterra Farm**HIP\nMushrooms\, mushroom growing kits\, mushroom skincare\n(all grown and produced on farm) \nParnella Naturals\nOlive oil soaps\, lotions\, cleaning products \nPitchfork Farm\nBison meat & bones\, scarves\, hand woven baskets \nPopeye Hill Farm**\nPork\, chicken/turkey pot pies \nStoneybrook Cider​\nHard apple cider \nSweet Pumpkins Farm*\nGoat milk soaps\, lotion\, lip balms\, salves\, maple syrup\, quail eggs\, baked  goods\, cookies\, cakes\, breads\, jams\, jellies\, preserves \nWingate Farm**HIP\nSalad greens\, spinach\, cooking greens\, eggs\, organic pork \nWe are open every Sat. thru 3/16.\nIndoors @ the Hampshire Mall\, Target Hallway\, 10am – 2pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winter-fare-at-amherst-winter-market/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20180904T211932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T211932Z
UID:28410-1549706400-1549728000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Soils
DESCRIPTION:This one-day intensive explores the biotic and abiotic components that create native soils and explains how these factors inform local flora. The class takes a closer look at soil structure and soil biology in miniature lab experiments.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/understanding-and-managing-soils/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T205914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T205914Z
UID:29429-1549994400-1550001600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Backyard Beekeepers
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting\, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary\, weather permitting. \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-backyard-beekeepers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190207T165031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T165031Z
UID:29896-1550322000-1550332800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Guerrilla Gardening Tactics
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 16th\, 1:00-4:00 PM\nLaughing Dog Farm\, Gill\, MA \nThis is an intro-level class for any inspired grower\, chef or “foodie” seeking to reliably produce amazing\, nutrient-dense food\, around the calendar\, on small\, backyard plots\, rooftops\, in containers\, passive solar hoophouses\, etc.\, under a variety of “marginal” and real-life conditions. \nInspired both by permaculture principles\, dumpster diving and gleaning\, as well as 20+ years of organic\, no-till gardening\, diversified grower Danny Botkin will explain and demonstrate his uniquely low-tech\, opportunistic gardening practices (“strategic minimalism”)\, including low-till soil building\, intensive “bunch” propagation\, as well as a variety of other\, non-traditional\, hand-powered\, season extension methods\, available to anyone \nThis class includes a walking (greenhouse) tour\, Q and A\, plus farm snacks and discussion. $25 suggested donation or barter. Class size limited\, please RSVP by email or: 413-863-8696. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/292472358108721/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/guerrilla-gardening-tactics/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190207T164744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T164744Z
UID:29894-1550664000-1550667600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) is thrilled to partner with Dirigo Food Safety for another food safety webinar on Wednesday\, February 20th from 12:00-1:00pm. \nIn this Q&A-style webinar Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel will discuss Dirigo Food Safety’s STRIVE model\, which helps businesses and their workforce feel Safe\, Trained\, Respected In\, Valued\, and Empowered\, and answer your questions regarding food safety regulation. \nThis webinar is perfect for you if scaling your food business is your dream; moving from small production runs to serious manufacturing. Are you asking the right questions of your business and yourself? Have you budgeted for growth? What about legal and insurance for risk mitigation? Do you know what your customers need? What sorts of food safety systems do you need? \nFor more information and to register for this FREE webinar click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-webinar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190204T193909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T194117Z
UID:29867-1550916000-1550923200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Pruning: A Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series \nHome Orchard Pruning A Hands-on Workshop \nSaturday\, February 23\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. led by Mr. Jon Clements and Ms. Liz Garofalo \nPark Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Rd. Easthampton\, MA 01027 \nThe joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance. One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees. This can seem daunting and complicated\, but it’s not!  Not once you understand the principles involved. Come learn how to properly prune your fruit trees (apples\, pears\, peaches\, etc.).  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning fruit trees in order to produce a bountiful crop. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. \nFee: $45 To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-pruning-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T212954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214134Z
UID:29454-1550916000-1550925000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Maple Sugaring at Home
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will demonstrate the beloved New England tradition of making maple syrup at home\, using the sugar bush on the grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Chris Wellens\, Director of Education at BBG\, will cover all aspects of maple sugaring: identifying suitable trees\, the when and how of collecting sap\, the boiling down process for the home setting\, and preserving the syrup for year-round use. Participants will walk through the BBG sugarbush\, install spiles\, consider collection schedules\, and boil down the maple sap to syrup. A tasting will follow. Members: $25\, Non-Members: $35 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/maple-sugaring-at-home-2/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T213125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214229Z
UID:29456-1550930400-1550941200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hearty and Healthy Soups
DESCRIPTION:Warm up this winter during this hands-on cooking class all about making simple yet flavorful soups at home. The class will emphasize utilizing common pantry items as well as botanicals. Professional cook and television personality\, Anna Gershenson\, will lead the class in making a thick and hearty red lentil soup\, quinoa\, spinach\, and feta chowder\, and a hearty sausage and kale soup\, all paired with a warm-spiced pumpkin pesto bruschetta. Members: $45\, Non-Members: $55 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hearty-and-healthy-soups/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190109T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T160948Z
UID:29488-1551258000-1551268800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Green Industry Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:What: Green Industry Job Fair\nWhere: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center\, Marlborough\, Massachusetts\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 26\, 2019 ~ 1:00 – 5:00 PM & Wednesday\, February 27\, 2019 ~ 9 am – 12 PM \nCost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required\nStay Updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/501119310399372/ \nWho will job seekers meet at the Job Fair?  Landscape\, nursery and greenhouse companies will be on hand to talk with job seekers about a wide variety of jobs. The industry needs irrigation technicians\, project managers\, foremen\, salespeople\, managers and supervisors\, horticulturists and licensed applicators\, landscape designers\, equipment and fleet mechanics\, people with CAD experience and laborers. Green industry companies have offices and need support staff on their teams\, too.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/green-industry-job-fair-2/
LOCATION:181 Boston Post Rd W\, Marlborough\, MA 01752\, 181 Boston Post Road W\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190211T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T213038Z
UID:29948-1551520800-1551528000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2019: A Home Garden Series \nPruning Grapes A Hands-on Workshop \nSaturday\, March 2\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Led by Ms. Sonia Schloemann \nUMass Cold Spring Orchard\, 391 Sabin Street\, Belchertown\, MA \nGrapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste\, are winter hardy\, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to correctly prune them.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning and training grapes in order to produce a bountiful crop. We’ll learn about tool maintenance and sharpening\, too.  Bring your own tools or use ours. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. \nFee: $45.  To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-grapes-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T213245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214429Z
UID:29459-1551535200-1551546000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter's End: A Feast to Celebrate the Transition of the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Eating seasonally can get a little tricky in the time between the seasons.  This will be a hands-on class\, so push up your sleeves and get ready to make Winter Borscht\, Herb and Goat Cheese Popovers\, Radicchio and Chickpeas with Creamy Lemon Dressing\, and Baked Apples with Maple Ice Cream. We’ll wrap it up with a light meal together\, to truly celebrate the bounty of the Berkshires. Members: $45\, Non-Members: $55 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winters-end-a-feast-to-celebrate-the-transition-of-the-seasons/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T213405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214539Z
UID:29461-1552125600-1552140000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Varroa Management Plan
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Varroa mites under control in a honeybee colony can be hard and confusing. This workshop is on how to choose and combine treatment options in order to create a mite management plan. She will explain the theory of Integrated Pest Management\, review mite treatment options and discuss the most effective non-chemical management tools. Members: $10\, Non-Members: $25 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-a-varroa-management-plan/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190305T175523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T180735Z
UID:30138-1552125600-1552147200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Soils
DESCRIPTION:This one-day intensive explores the biotic and abiotic components that create native soils and explains how these factors inform local flora. The class takes a closer look at soil structure and soil biology in miniature lab experiments. \nProgram Code: HOR3904\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $92 (Member) / $109 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Core: HD; Elective: all certificates\nCEU: NOFA AOLCP: 6; MNLA MCH: 1; MALP MCLP: 1.5; SAF CFE: 6 (Cat. 1)\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/understanding-and-managing-soils-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T213521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T213521Z
UID:29464-1552140000-1552150800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cheese Making at Home
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make a simple\, delicious cheese in your own kitchen. This workshop will cover equipment\, supplies\, and basic techniques used in making nearly all types of cheese. While making 3 types of cheese\, fresh from start to finish\, an emphasis will be on making a unique cheese unlike any at your local grocery store. After enjoying the fresh-made cheeses\, each person will take home instructions and a set of ingredients to make a batch or two at home. This workshop is for beginners\, and participants will learn by doing. Members: $35/Non-members: $45 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cheese-making-at-home/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T210021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T211204Z
UID:29431-1552413600-1552420800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Backyard Beekeepers
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting\, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary\, weather permitting. \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-backyard-beekeepers-2/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190304T163417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T163417Z
UID:30110-1552572000-1552579200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: USDA Rural Development Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the USDA Rural Development Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session. This will be an opportunity to provide feedback on the implementation of VAPG (and any other RD programs) in addition to us submitting written recommendations to the USDA. \nDate: March 14\, 2019 \nLocation: Webinar  \nTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST \nWe will share more information as we learn more\, but in the meantime – save the date! \nAt this moment AMS is not going to be doing a listening session that would cover our issues\, however they are hosting one on the hemp production provisions in the farm bill. The hemp listening session save the date is as follows: \nDate: March 13\, 2019 \nLocation: Webinar \nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-usda-rural-development-farm-bill-implementation-listening-session/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T213639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214758Z
UID:29466-1552726800-1552752000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beekeeping 101: An Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:This all-day program will give first year beekeepers the tools they need to start off their new hobby on the right foot. Topics will include honey bee biology\, equipment\, hive installation methods\, basic pest management\, honey and wax harvesting\, and hive management through the seasons. A hands-on demonstration of installing a hive will follow this talk at a later date depending on the arrival date of the bees. Price includes lunch. Members: $65\, Non-Members: $75 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beekeeping-101-an-introduction-to-backyard-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20180904T212052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T212052Z
UID:28412-1553193000-1553200200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Right Plant\, Right Place: Introduction to Choosing Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join a workshop discussion of native plant selection\, site assessment\, and methods for choosing the right plant for the right place. Native plants offer a higher rate of success\, as these plants are well-suited for the Northeastern climate\, soil conditions\, and environment. They require less maintenance and fertilizer\, and permit more time to enjoy the garden. Native plants also support a healthy ecosystem\, including pollinators and birds.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/right-plant-right-place-introduction-to-choosing-native-plants/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190305T180228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T180725Z
UID:30142-1553193000-1553200200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Right Plant\, Right Place: Introduction to Choosing Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join a workshop discussion of native plant selection\, site assessment\, and methods for choosing the right plant for the right place. Native plants offer a higher rate of success\, as these plants are well-suited for the Northeastern climate\, soil conditions\, and environment. They require less maintenance and fertilizer\, and permit more time to enjoy the garden. Native plants also support a healthy ecosystem\, including pollinators and birds. \nProgram Code: PDW4001\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $26 (Member) / $32 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: DW/Adv.HD\nCEU: NOFA AOLCP: 2; MNLA MCH: .5; MALP MCLP: .5\nCosponsor: Ecological Landscape Alliance\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/right-plant-right-place-introduction-to-choosing-native-plants-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190305T181054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T181054Z
UID:30146-1553248800-1553270400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Meadows 1-2-3
DESCRIPTION:No one can grow an instant meadow\, but this one-day seminar builds partipants’ understanding of what it takes to create and maintain a meadow. Appropriate for those interested in starting a meadow or in improving an existing one. Extensive resource material included. Bring a bag lunch. \nProgram Code: HOR8001\nInstructor: Kathy Connolly\nFee: $80 (Member) / $96 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 20\nCertificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 2; NOFA AOLCP: 6\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/meadows-1-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T213815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T214646Z
UID:29468-1553331600-1553356800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Management
DESCRIPTION:This workshop covers complementary sprays backed by biodiversity and soil health to set the stage for successfully growing tree fruit here. Learn how fungal disease becomes manageable with wise variety choices and enhanced soil biology. Even major insect challenges can be resolved safely. Bring a bag lunch. Members: $110\, Non-Members: $125 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-management/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190305T181405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T181405Z
UID:30148-1554026400-1554044400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Adaptations to Wildfire
DESCRIPTION:Think a wildfire can’t burn in New England? Think again. This class covers fire history in New England and discusses native plant adaptions and responses to fire. After an indoor portion examining plant adaptions through case studies\, we move outdoors to the Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area\, where we investigate the signs of wildfire in the Pioneer Valley. The class also addresses fire as a process and ecosystem shaper. \nProgram Code: BOT1103\nInstructor: George LoCascio\nFee: $66 (Member) / $80 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: FB/Adv.FB\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1.5 MNLA MCH: 1 NOFA AOLCP: 5 SAF CFE: 5 (Cat.1)\nCosponsor: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-adaptations-to-wildfire/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190314T210321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T210426Z
UID:30331-1554037200-1554044400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Local Farmers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/celebration-of-local-farmers/
LOCATION:DVAA\, 105 Main St\, Northfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190305T181715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T181715Z
UID:30150-1554316200-1554325200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant-Insect Co-evolution
DESCRIPTION:How do plants defend themselves from insects\, and how effective are these defenses? Come learn about insect life cycles\, orders\, and distinguishing features that they have adapted through co-evolution with plants. This class includes discussion about the native plant-native pollinator relationship\, as well as an outdoor study to examine signs of insects on the landscape. \nProgram Code: BOT1508\nInstructor: George LoCascio\nFee: $33 (Member) / $40 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: all certificates\nCEU: MALP MCLP: .5 MNLA MCH: .5 NOFA AOLCP: 2.5 SAF CFE: 2.5 (Cat.2)\nCosponsor: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-insect-co-evolution/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190403T192337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T192420Z
UID:30583-1554458400-1554465600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Planning\, Practices\, and Programs
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Planning\, Practices\, and Programs. A workshop for farmers and forest land owners Friday\, April 5\, 2019 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Deerfield Town Hall 8 Conway Street\, South Deerfield\, Mass. \nAre you a farmer or farmland or forestland owner? The Franklin Conservation District invites you to attend a workshop to learn about programs that offer technical and financial assistance to help you address natural resource concerns on your land. Meet representatives from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Franklin Conservation District who will present information about conservation planning\, conservation practices and how to access federal conservation programs. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and pick up literature. \nSpeakers:\nBarbara Miller\, retired State Resource Conservationist\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Rita Thibodeau\, District Conservationist\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\nCarolyn Ness\, Franklin Conservation District \nThe session is free and open to the public.\nFor more information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact Barbara Miller\, 413-628-4596.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/conservation-planning-practices-and-programs/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190305T170841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T170841Z
UID:30135-1554544800-1554562800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie: Home Orchard Management
DESCRIPTION:Home Orchard Establishment & Basics (Classroom) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00\nHome Orchard Pest Management (Hands-on workshop) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, April 6\, 2019 led by Dr. Jaime Piñero & Ms. Liz Garofalo\nRed Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA 01331 \nMorning: Horticultural topics covered will be the basics of planting fruit trees\, including site selection\, choice of variety and rootstock\, planting best practices\, tree training and pruning\, fertilization and ongoing fruit tree care. (In-depth pest management will be covered in the afternoon session.) If weather permits\, there will be a hands-on demonstration of planting fruit trees at Red Apple Farm. \nAfternoon: One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on\, scouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc.\, will be covered. \nThe workshops will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. If attending both workshops\, please bring a bag lunch. \nFee $50 per workshop or attend both for reduced price of $90. To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-home-orchard-management/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T213000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190319T141443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T142333Z
UID:30355-1554571800-1554586200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beantown at the Beast
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the wonderful world of heirloom beans! \nFeaturing four types of local beans: Appaloosa\, Yellow Eye\, Marfax\, and Canada Yellow. Paired with pork belly\, braised beef\, poached fish\, and vegan spring vegetables. Each meal includes a spring greens salad. \n$18/bowl and $10/half bowl \nTwo ticketed seatings: 5:30 and 7:30. \nRSVP online or by phone at 413-727-3040 — seats are limited!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beantown-at-the-beast/
LOCATION:Belly of the Beast\, 159 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Belly of the Beast":MAILTO:eat@bellyofthebeastma.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190108T212227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T212533Z
UID:29447-1554832800-1554840000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Backyard Beekeepers
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting\, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary\, weather permitting. \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-backyard-beekeepers-3/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T213950
CREATED:20190305T181935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T181935Z
UID:30152-1555149600-1555160400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tips and Techniques for Healthy Seedling Starts
DESCRIPTION:Healthy plants and gardens begin with healthy seedlings. Come learn some basic yet critical propagation techniques for successful seedling starts. We begin with a brief overview of propagation terminology and science and continue in the greenhouse with hands-on demonstrations and experience. Plan to get your hands dirty and leave with some healthy native seedling starts! \nProgram Code: HOR3132\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $40 (Member) / $48 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1; MNLA MCH: .5; NOFA AOLCP: 3\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tips-and-techniques-for-healthy-seedling-starts/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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