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SUMMARY:Walking Tour at Barstow's Longview Farm
DESCRIPTION:Barstow’s Longview Farm will be offering a free walking farm tour at 10:00am with a focus toward climate. We will visit our anaerobic digester\, which converts food waste and cow manure into green energy. Stand in a bunk silo and consider how dairy farms keep land open in our community. Check out the dairy barn and learn how our farm is doing more with less while adapting to hotter summers. We’ll end at the calf barn before returning back to Barstow’s as a group. \nThe tour begins promptly at the top of the stairs at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery. Please park in the bakery’s parking lot or along Barstow Lane. Please note we will not accommodate late arrivals! Wear shoes that can get muddy and clothes that can smell like a cow. The walking tour is about 1/4 mile\, takes around 1 hour\, and involves hills\, uneven terrain\, weather\, and is mostly outdoors. This event is rain or shine\, no rain date. \n\nDate: Thursday\, September\, 25\, 10:00-11:00am\nLocation: Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley\, MA 01035\n\nNo RSVP necessary. Contact Denise at Barstow’s Longview Farm with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/walking-tour-at-barstows-longview-farm/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T093158Z
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SUMMARY:Agriculture and Conservation Education: On-Campus Resources and Food Security
DESCRIPTION:Greenfield Community College has a small but thriving agricultural education program that utilizes on-campus gardens to teach and grow op-produce for the GCC food pantry. Please join program coordinator\, Anthony Reiber and Farm and Food Systems student Michael Hannigan to tour the on-campus agriculture education resources and discuss the successes and challenges of the programs. \n\nDate: Friday\, September 26th\, 3:00-5:00pm\nLocation: Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA 01301\n\nContact Anthony at Greenfield Community College with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/agriculture-and-conservation-education-on-campus-resources-and-food-security/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20250903T172140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T180445Z
UID:50593-1758931200-1759103999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival: Portal to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Now in it’s 27th year\, the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival unites the farmers\, artists\, civic organizations and individuals whose livelihoods are connected to the land and the arts and invites both local residents and those who do not live in the region to experience the richness and resiliency of rural life in western Massachusetts. Resiliency in the face of climate change is an urgent need for rural and urban communities alike\, and the festival’s Portal to the Future highlights actions and opportunities for visitors to pitch in to the challenge. \nClick here for more information about Portal to the Future. \n\nDates: September 27th – 28th\, 10:00 – 5:00pm\nLocation: Forster Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, Massachusetts\n\nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/north-quabbin-garlic-arts-festival-portal-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Forster Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA\, 01364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20250917T152247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T152247Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer & Community Harvest Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-community-harvest-gathering/
LOCATION:Pie in the Sky Berry Farm\, 139 Fair Street Ext.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Action Now Western Mass":MAILTO:alexispolokoff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000
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SUMMARY:Annual Chestnut Festival at Big River Chestnuts
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited for the Annual Chestnut Festival 2025 on Saturday\, October 11th\, 11am-5pm! A celebration of chestnuts (of course) but also tree crops\, good local food\, and community. We hope to have new demos and happenings this year. Updates forthcoming later this summer. \nThe festival relies on volunteer support every year. Reach out if you are interested in joining the great team and helping make the chestnut festival happen this fall!  We are looking for motivated individuals who want to join our festival prep and planning team this summer. We’re also looking for people who want to help out at the event itself; setup\, event fun\, cleanup\, and more. Let us know of your interest. \nSign up here if you are interested in volunteering to plan the chestnut festival
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-chestnut-festival-at-big-river-chestnuts/
LOCATION:Big River Chestnuts\, 44-98 Settright Rd\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20251007T150122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150122Z
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SUMMARY:Skills Share Series: Pollinator's Vital Impact on Hilltown Food Systems
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URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/skills-share-series-pollinators-vital-impact-on-hilltown-food-systems/
LOCATION:Community Garden at Huntington Public Library\, 7 East Main Street\, Huntington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilltowns CARE":MAILTO:hilltowns.care@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
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CREATED:20251006T190033Z
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SUMMARY:SERVSAFE Certificado de Manejo de Alimentos
DESCRIPTION:SERVSAFE CERTIFICADO DE MANEJO DE ALIMENTOS\n329 Main St.\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States\n\n\nCapacítate y certifícate en el manejo de alimentos! ¿Trabajas en restaurantes\, negocios de comida o eventos comunitarios ? Este taller de certificado de alimentos es tu oportunidad para aprender las… \n\n$85\n\n——————-\nGet trained and certified in food handling!\n\n\nDo you work in restaurants\, food businesses or community events?\n\n\nThis food certificate workshop is your opportunity to learn food hygiene and safety best practices\, and earn your official certificate.\n\n\n\nLearn how to handle food safely\nComplies with legal and health requirements.\nImprove quality and trust is your service.\n\nClasses: Nov 6-7\, 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM \nExam: November 8\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\nLocation: 329 Main St\, Holyoke MA 01040
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/servsafe-certificado-de-manejo-de-alimentos/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T103000
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SUMMARY:Workshops on Setting Prices for Growth & Profitability - Carrot Project
DESCRIPTION:Pricing is more than a numbers exercise\, accurate pricing reflects the true value of your products\, including the labor invested. In these workshops\, you will gain practical\, immediately useable skills on setting prices. \nWith the substantial rise in costs we all are experiencing\, knowing the prices you need to get for growth\, profit\, and sustainability has become that much more important. \nJoin The Carrot Project to learn how to interpret sales and expense data\, create pricing models\, and apply strategies to make pricing decisions with clarity and confidence. Join Cian Dalzel\, The Carrot Project’s Senior Business Advisor and lead trainer for these two in-person workshops. \nLocation: Lilac Hedge Farm | 216 Wachusett St\, Rutland\, MA 01543. \nPart I: Setting Prices to Support Profitability. December 11th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. In person. Please register by 12.10 \nPart II: Budgeting Price Changes Due to Farm Investments. December 18th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. In person. Please register by 12.17 \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshops-on-setting-prices-for-growth-profitability-carrot-project/
LOCATION:216 Wachusett St\, Rutland\, MA 01543\, 216 Wachusett Street\, Rutland\, 01543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20260116T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T172334Z
UID:51549-1770292800-1770296400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Setup & Taxes - Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:February 5: Small Business Setup & Taxes \nNoon – 1 pm \nAttorney Andrew Kraus\, Opticliff Law & CPA Mike Perna\, Flying Point Advisors \nAs an early-stage farm or food business owner\, you recognize that running a business has certain legal and tax related implications. Learn high-level information about legal and tax requirements for maintaining a business entity\, examples of what your business can expect to be taxed on\, and common\, costly mistakes that start-up business owners make. \nRegister at legalfoodhub.org/webinars26
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/small-business-setup-taxes-legal-food-hub-winter-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20260206T205648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T205648Z
UID:51666-1773820800-1773853200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference
DESCRIPTION:On March 18\, 2026 Mass. Farm to School will hold its 8th statewide conference\, the Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference. The Conference will bring together farm and sea to school advocates – school food service professionals\, students\, educators\, policy makers\, public health advocates\, community organizers\, and more for a full day of learning centered on our theme of “Building Connections\, Resilience\, and Joy.” The conference will feature a creative blend of workshops\, interactive activities and facilitated discussions. Pre-conference field trips will highlight innovations in farm and sea to school activity. A pre-conference party will provide opportunities to celebrate and network with others in the farm and sea to school movement. The conference will provide all attendees with concrete skills or actionable takeaways and confidence to make a change in their schools and communities.  \nField Trips will take place the day before the conference on Tuesday\, March 17th.  \nEarly Bird pricing through February 11th.  \nLearn more and register at www.massfarmtoschool.org/conference.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2026-massachusetts-farm-sea-to-school-conference/
LOCATION:Smith College Campus Center\, 100 Elm St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20260306T213559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T213559Z
UID:51858-1775233800-1775241000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District (HHCD) Local Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 3rd\, 4:30 to 6:30 PM \nLocation: Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle St\, Hadley \nRegistration Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/local-working-group \n\nThe Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District (HHCD) is hosting a Local Working Group – because no one understands the challenges facing our land and natural resources better than the people who live and work here. Farmers\, foresters\, landowners\, conservation partners\, and community members all see firsthand how issues like flooding\, drought\, erosion\, extreme heat\, and habitat loss affect our region and communities. This meeting is an opportunity to bring those voices together and talk openly about what’s happening on the ground—and what should be prioritized moving forward. \nA Local Working Group is simply a community conversation with a purpose. The feedback gathered helps guide conservation programs offered through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and your local Conservation District – HHCD! The group identifies the most pressing natural resource concerns in our area and provides recommendations on conservation priorities and funding focus. The Local Working Group process helps to ensure that the programs and services offered by NRCS and HHCD reflect real local needs rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. \nIn short\, this is your chance to help shape how conservation happens in Hampden and Hampshire Counties. Whether you’re actively managing land or just care about the health of our soils\, water\, farms\, forests\, and wildlife\, your perspective matters. The more diverse the input\, the stronger and more effective our local conservation efforts will be. \nFood and refreshments will be provided. Attendance is free\, but donations to support event costs are greatly appreciated! \nIf you are unable to attend this session\, we are hosting a second Local Working Group in Hampden county in the Fall of 2026. Stay tuned for more details!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampden-hampshire-conservation-district-hhcd-local-working-group/
LOCATION:Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle St\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20260320T205904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T205904Z
UID:51941-1775669400-1775674800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Living Roots - The Promise of Perennial Foods Book Talk & Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Apr 8\, Wed at 530-7pm in CEEDS\, Wright Hall of Smith College in Northampton for the book talk on “Living Roots’. Book incorporates perspectives from experts across numerous backgrounds and lived experiences to examine the promise of perennial foods with deep roots such as perennial grains\, indigenous food forests\, fruit trees\, nuts\, berries\, and more for sustaining communities and protecting the health of our shared planet. Living Roots is an invaluable resource for sustainable farming advocates and everyone who cares about the future of food. Editors Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug will join contributor Piyush Labhsetwar to introduce the book followed by a panel of local agroforesters who are building this movement in Western Mass. There will be an opportunity to taste some of the creative recipes which highlight the perennial ingredients thanks to artist and chef Kyra Kristof of Forest Kitchen which is a 9 year art project culminating in a FOREST FEAST on the Fall equinox of 2030. There will also be edible tree products marketed by Forestopia as well copies of the book for sale by Broadside Books.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/living-roots-the-promise-of-perennial-foods-book-talk-panel/
LOCATION:Ceeds Lounge\, Basement Level of Wright Hall\, Smith College\, Northampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20250311T123159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T122804Z
UID:49504-1776187800-1776196800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:An Evening of Community and Connections: CISA's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection and community at CISA’s Annual Meeting: Tuesday\, April 14th at 5:30pm in the Carroll Room in Smith College’s College Center! \nCISA members and supporters are invited to attend as we honor our Local Hero Award recipients\, enjoy a locally-sourced meal\, and hear an update on the past year’s challenges and successes. \nThe Annual Meeting is free to attend\, but registration is required\, and space is limited. Cocktail hour with a cash bar begins at 5:30\, and the evening program begins promptly at 6:30 pm. A short business meeting will include the election of CISA’s Board members. \nRSVP now!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-gathering-for-community-and-resilience-cisas-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Smith College Campus Center\, 100 Elm St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20260407T125035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T125035Z
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SUMMARY:Pequoig Comes Home - Celebrating Rematriation Thru Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the rematriation of Pequoig Farm and Forest and honor the groundbreaking partnership with The Farm School. Through the return of this 181-acre homelands parcel – and two years of financial support to sustain the transition – The Farm School has modeled a powerful\, relationship-centered approach to land return. This gathering is a moment of gratitude\, recognition\, and community as we look ahead to Pequoig’s future. \n\nTour Pequoig Farm\nExplore Forest Trails\nDrumming\nDancing\nGames for Kids\nNipmuc Foods\nFish at West Tully River\n\nRSVP to info@nippi.org \n\nSaturday\, April 25 \n11am to 3pm \n80 Athol Rd\, Orange\, MA \nFree Transportation from Worcester Gas Card Giveaways
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pequoig-comes-home-celebrating-rematriation-thru-partnership/
LOCATION:Pequoig Farm\, 80 Athol Rd\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182434
CREATED:20260505T143146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143146Z
UID:52200-1778925600-1778940000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2026 Spring Festival and Seedling Sale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2026-spring-festival-and-seedling-sale/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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