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SUMMARY:Mushroom Cultivation Intensive
DESCRIPTION:A two-day workshop with the Radical Mycology Collective. This intensive will give you the skills to cultivate edible and medicinal mushrooms for home use or as a small commercial fungi farmer. You will learn the detailed step by step process of how to cultivate mushrooms\, from finding one through growing mycelium to fruiting mushrooms. We will explore lots of different ways to make this process happen with varying levels of skills and tools needed. For much more information\, check out the website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mushroom-cultivation-intensive/
LOCATION:Fungi Ally\, 311 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140902T190850Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Honey Festival
DESCRIPTION:Warm Colors Apiary will once again hold its annual “Honey Festival”. Warm Colors has been hosting the Honey Festival for more than twelve years. The festival is a celebration of the Honeybee and our native pollinators. It is an opportunity to recognize the many contributions beekeepers\, and their bees\, make to agriculture and the health of our environment. Bonita and Dan Conlon open their eighty-acre apiary to the public to enjoy its beauty and explore its wildlife habitat. The event is free and open to all who have an interest in bees and beekeeping. Talk with county beekeepers\, walk the Busy Bee nature trail\, sample this season’s honey\, Green River Ambrosia’s mead\, and purchase a honey ice cream cone made by Beth Cook (Flavors of Cooks Farm) with Warm Colors wildflower honey. Bring the family and a picnic\, stay for an hour or for the entire day. Honey\, beeswax candles and other products will be available for sale. This is a rain or shine event (no rain date).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-honey-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140909T184748Z
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SUMMARY:Butchery Class
DESCRIPTION:Sutter Meats is hosting a two hour Saturday afternoon Pork Fabrication class and will be an interactive demonstration with owner/butcher\, Terry. He will break one side of a locally sourced pig\, field all of your questions\, identify and discuss the attributes of each cut of meat and give pointers on how to best prepare them. In addition to instruction on seam butchery technique and whole muscle utilization\, each student will take home a generous supply of mixed pork cuts. To ensure the best possible experience\, this will be an intimate class limited to six students. Call the store at (413)727-3409 to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/butchery-class/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140701T215410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140701T215647Z
UID:10474-1410627600-1410642000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Pollinate" Art Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Victoria Chapman for a reception to celebrate her series of watercolor paintings dedicated to pollinators. Her exhibit will include a bit of information next to each piece in order to educate viewers about that specific creature and how they can help that creature survive and thrive. The show is being put on through Easthampton City Arts+. The reception will take place as a part of the September Art Walk. A portion of the profits will be donated to CISA. For more information about the artist and the event\, check out her Facebook page.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pollinate-art-exhibit-reception/
LOCATION:Easthampton City Arts+\, Easthampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140910T003127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140910T003548Z
UID:11371-1410692400-1410714000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Boston Local Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:This free outdoor festival showcases farmers\, local restaurants\, food trucks\, specialty food producers\, fisher folks\, and organizations focusing on healthy food and fitness from New England. The festival also features lively chef & DIY demos\, a seafood throwdown competition\, diverse music and performances\, family fun zone and more. \n:: \nFestival goers learn about the benefits of sustainably grown and produced food\, shop the market\, eat delicious local food\, participate in fun\, educational activities and exhibits\, engage with top local chefs and enjoy local music. Themed “Healthy Local Food for All”\, the festival connects Massachusetts and New England eaters of all backgrounds with the abundance of fresh\, nutritious local food choices available close to home. \n:: \nThe festival is a zero-waste event\, meaning we divert over 91% of our waste each year and we offset 100% of our energy use! All perishable items sold are made from locally sourced products. Best of all\, we bring this annual event to the community free of charge. So grab your reusable water bottles and bags and enjoy New England’s largest one day farmers market\, while celebrating “Healthy Local Food for All”. Click here for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/boston-local-food-festival/
LOCATION:Rose Kennedy Greenway\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140812T181101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140812T181147Z
UID:11076-1410714000-1410724800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Fancy Field Dinner at Old Friends Farm
DESCRIPTION:Old Friends Farm will be hosting a celebration of food and friendship by highlighting the vibrancy of the land we’ll be dining on.\n\nChef Pengyew Chin has created a ginger-inspired menu that complements the bountiful harvests of our fields. With Old Friends Farm’s signature salads and edible flowers\, heirloom tomatoes\, and many other vegetables at the peak of ripeness\, as well as the beef of Cow Belle Farm\, it will be a meal to remember. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a tour of the farm and light appetizers followed by a buffet dinner amidst the fields.\n\nTo purchase your seat at the table\, visit Old Friends at the Amherst Farmers’ Market\, Northampton Tuesday Farmers’ Market\, call (413) 253-9182 or email Old Friends Farm. Tickets are sliding scale\, $75-$100\, BYOB.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-fancy-field-dinner-at-old-friends-farm/
LOCATION:Old Friends Farm\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140814T213257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T214133Z
UID:11147-1410955200-1410960600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar: Buying Regional: State Procurement and Purchasing Policies
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report\, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/buying-regional-state-procurement-and-purchasing-policies/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140731T220300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140731T220300Z
UID:10946-1411293600-1411315200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Dairy Goat Keeping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:North Country Sustainability Center and Hames & Axle Farm are offering a Beginning Dairy Goat Keeping workshop. Topics will include housing\, fencing\, selection\, feed\, veterinary care\, breeding selection and milk handling. Teacher is Pat Stewart\, owner/farmer at Hames & Axle Farm and author of Personal Milkers: A Guide to Nigerian Dwarf Goat Keeping. More information is available at www.northcountrysustain.org or contact Pat@northcountrysustain.org at 978-827-1305.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beginning-dairy-goat-keeping-workshop/
LOCATION:Hames & Axle Farm\, 18 Kraetzer Rd\, Ashburnham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140812T175211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140812T175438Z
UID:11067-1411297200-1411318800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual Bread Festival: Wonder Not! Glories in Gluten
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Bread Festival in Northampton\, MA takes this \nsticky moment in dietary history to celebrate the much-maligned \ngluten: that which binds together civilization itself!\n\nAt Hungry Ghost Bread we will have food vendors\, live music\, \na puppet parade through town\, wheat planting and\, of course\, plenty \nof delicious bread.\n\nOur message is simple: Grain is good! Locally-grown\, milled and \nfermented grain is even better! Fermentation makes ALL the difference. \nSourdough leavening has been making bread gluten digestible for over \n10\,000 years. Yes\, the Neolithic Revolution continues on\, everyday\, in a mixing bowl \nat an artisan bakery very near to you…\n\nCome leaven your local culture as a vendor\, performer or simply as a \n“free-from-gluten-free” happy eater.\n\nFor more info\, contact Hungry Ghost\, call 413-582-9009\, or check out HungryGhostBread on Facebook!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/11th-annual-bread-festival-wonder-not-glories-in-gluten/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140909T213326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140909T213326Z
UID:11357-1411322400-1411333200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Just Roots Farm to Table Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the farm the last Sunday of summer for a multi-course tasting menu served in the field. Drawing inspiration from the week’s harvest at the Greenfield Community Farm\, the vegetarian meal will highlight the local bounty as summer gives way to fall. Guests can expect the farm-driven menu to feature sweet and hot peppers\, eggplant\, squash and a variety of fall greens – the highest quality crops from our fields to your plate. Tickets are $50 each\, limited to 30 participants. Click here to reserve your tickets!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-farm-to-table-dinner/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140923T192257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140923T192257Z
UID:11444-1411497000-1411502400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wingate Farm Dinner at The Gill Tavern
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to The Gill Tavern’s Farm Dinner\, this time featuring the bounty of Wingate Farm from just up the road in Hinsdale\, NH. There\, on land that has been in the family for four generations\, farmers Olivia and Susie run a diversified livestock and vegetable farm\, raising chickens for meat and eggs\, pigs\, plus an acre of mixed veggies. And at the end of this month\, The Gill Tavern is very excited to be collaborating with them\, with the entire four-course special menu sourced from their land.  Wendell Berry once said\, “A significant part of the pleasure of eating is in one’s accurate consciousness of the lives and the world from which food comes.” And in that vein\, it is always a pleasure and a privilege to partner with nearby farmers who invest their passion in everything they produce\, and who\, like the Tavern\, are striving for both a sustainable food system and delicious flavor. \n\nMenu\nChicken consommé\nwith scallion and radish \nArugula and kale salad\nwith white turnips\, spinach\, and a caramelized onion dressing \nChicken ballotine\nwith poached bok choy\, and a red pepper & soy glaze \nTraditional flan \n—- \nSuggested wines to be paired with each course will be available by the glass.\n—- \n~ Reservations required ~\n413-863-9006
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wingate-farm-dinner-at-the-gill-tavern/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140814T214118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T214118Z
UID:11148-1411560000-1411565400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar: Policy Gaps and Needs in Meat\, Poultry\, and Seafood Processing
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report\, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesday-webinar-policy-gaps-and-needs-in-meat-poultry-and-seafood-processing-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140806T202130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T202221Z
UID:11018-1411808400-1411920000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2-Day Cordwood Shed Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Natural builder Mike DeSorgher of Yeoman Design Build will lead a 2-day hands on workshop constructing a natural\, beautiful & affordable structure. Bring bag lunches\, Sunday 4pm dinner provided. \nFor more information or to register\, visit the event website\, or contact Nancy.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2-day-cordwood-shed-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Katywil Farm Community\, 43 Stetson Brothers Rd\, Colrain\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140912T231106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140912T231206Z
UID:11385-1411822800-1411833600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Grains in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever still been hungry after eating a big\, homegrown salad and wished that you grew something more…substantial?  Grains and beans can be grown and harvested at any scale to add diversity to your dinner table\, CSA share\, farm stand\, and crop rotation. Come to Alprilla Farm to learn how we grow and process wheat\, barley\, flint corn\, popcorn\, and dry beans as part of a soil building\, organic crop rotation with vegetables. NOFA/Mass presents this workshop\, hosted and led by Noah Kellerman of Alprilla Farm. Growers of all levels of experience and all scales of production are welcome! A farm tour and discussion will be followed by locally grown pizza from our wood fired cobb oven. Please feel free to bring something to share. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more info\, click here. \n:: \nAbout the instructor: Noah Kellerman grew up in Essex at Alprilla Farm. Since graduating from Hampshire College in 2011\, he has run an ecological vegetable farm\, and recently began growing wheat and barley as part of the farm’s crop rotation.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-grains-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Alprilla Farm\, Essex\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140915T161717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140915T161813Z
UID:11395-1411891200-1411923600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Pudding Hollow Pudding Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join for a day of pudding in Hawley! This celebration of community\, food\, and music pays tribute to one of the first events in tiny Hawley’s history—and is a fundraiser for the Sons & Daughters of Hawley\, the town’s historical society. The day includes a tour of Sidehill Farm\, musical entertainment\, a pudding contest\, lunch\, and a pudding parade. For more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-pudding-hollow-pudding-festival/
LOCATION:Hawley Meeting House\, Way Up East Hawley Road\, Hawley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140715T215100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T215100Z
UID:10699-1412100000-1412107200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Swap at Forbes Library
DESCRIPTION:Come and swap perennials\, annuals\, edibles\, seeds\, produce\, garden tools and any other garden related items. All are welcome! \nQuestions? Contact Jessica Gifford.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-swap-at-forbes-library-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140814T214328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T214328Z
UID:11152-1412164800-1412170200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar: Food Safety- The Elephant on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system.  The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report\, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesday-webinar-food-safety-the-elephant-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20141002T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T213353Z
UID:11492-1412416800-1412431200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Impact Day in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Join Gardening The Community this Saturday\, Oct. 4th for their Volunteer Impact Day Vol.II\nWork towards making a difference in our community through beautifying it with one garden at a time. Join GTC in cleaning up our new Walnut St. garden\, putting in a new fence\, laying out tarps\, and spreading wood chips! Lunch will be provided. Other food donations welcome! Let us know how you can help! Bring water and wear sturdy shoes and clothes you can get dirty. Contact GTC at 413-693-5340 with questions or for more information on how to get involved!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/volunteer-impact-day-in-springfield/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140908T235233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140908T235716Z
UID:11333-1412503200-1412532000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barley Fest
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family out to celebrate the harvest and Valley Malt’s anniversary! \nMalt House Tours\n10am—Noon\nValley Malt\, 27 Middle St \nMusic\, Food & Beer\nNoon—6pm\nYoung Men’s Club\, 183 East St \nAdmission is $10 for adults and kids are free.\nAll the ingredients necessary for a good time\n\nLive Music: featuring Acoustic Brew and Fat Bradley\nWood-fired pizza by The Laughing Tomato\nSausages by Starwurst\nBounce house\nRock-climbing wall\nAntique tractors \nBaggo Tournament\nand much more. . .\n\nFeatured Brewers and their Beers\n\nCambridge Brewing Company: Great Pumpkin\nGreenpoint Beer and Ale Co: Multigrain Saison aged in Long Island Winery Barrel\, Milk and Honey (American Blonde with NYS 6-Row\, NY Wildflower Honey\, lactose and Chamomile)\nThrowback Brewery: Chai Porter\nWormtown Brewery: ALS Farmhouse Ale\nBrooklyn Brewery: Greenmarket Wheat\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/11333/
LOCATION:Valley Malt\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140909T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T212258Z
UID:11351-1412506800-1412514000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Day at Mike's Maze at Warner Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to Mike’s Maze to support CISA! This year the maze explores the game of life and the future of local agriculture\, and you’ll also find games\, a petting zoo\, a mini-maze for kids\, and tasty meals at the Corn Café. This event has been moved to its rain date of Sunday\, October 5th. Maze fee is $10. For more information about the maze\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-day-at-mikes-maze-at-warner-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T202000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140812T210239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T213905Z
UID:11086-1412703000-1412713200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating Farm and Food Co-ops- Non-credit course at GCC
DESCRIPTION:Explores cooperative member-owned business models (co-ops) and their various forms of democratic ownership with a focus on the local food economy. Students form groups and receive mentorship in creating their own co-op enterprise with the goals of strengthening food security\, sustainability\, and/or food access. \nMeets Tuesdays 5:30-8:20p from 10/7 – 11/11. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-farm-and-food-co-ops/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141009
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140930T220338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140930T220338Z
UID:11485-1412726400-1412812799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Farmers\, Gardeners and Landscapers
DESCRIPTION:Wind down the season with greater comfort in your body and clarity in your mind! This 6 week series of yoga exercise will include: core strengthening to create a strong back\, gentle stretching poses to create a healthy range-of-motion\, basic posture exercises to ensure good body habits in daily movement\, as well as meditation and breath work to calm and clear the mind. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat!\n\n\n\nDetails:\n\n\nWhen:  Wednesday evenings at 5 pm Oct. 8th-November 12th\n Drop in rate: $12 per class\nPay for all 6 classes in advance and receive a discount!\n($60 for the series): $10 per class\n\n\nTo Register\, please contact Annie at yogaforfarmers@gmail.com\n\n\nAbout the Teacher: Annie Sussman currently works for Old Friends Farm in Amherst. She has been studying yoga for the past 10 years\, and received her yoga teacher certification from the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. Annie holds a B.A degree in dance and a M.A.T degree in education. She enjoys feeling connected to the land through farming\, and connected to her body through the practice of yoga! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/yoga-for-farmers-gardeners-and-landscapers/
LOCATION:Bramble Hill Farm\, 593 S. Pleasant St. \, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140814T214448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T214448Z
UID:11154-1412769600-1412775000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar: Promoting Innovation in Agriculture; Energy\, Conservation\, Research\, Development
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report\, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesday-webinar-promoting-innovation-in-agriculture-energy-conservation-research-development/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20141007T215942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141007T220108Z
UID:11539-1412881200-1412888400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Climate Change Forum: Let Your Voice be Heard!
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts state legislators will meet to convene a community dialogue on the issue of Climate Change. There will be an overview by each legislator on recent bills and other initiatives they are individually working on\, followed by an overview of the recently released Climate Action and Clean Energy Plan from representatives of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. The floor will then be opened to members of the public to pose questions or to give overviews of their representative group’s efforts. Guest Speakers will include Senator Stanley Rosenberg (D-Amherst)\, Representative Ellen Story (D-Amherst)\, Representative Stephen Kulik (D-Worthington)\, Representative Peter Kocot (D-Northampton\, and Representative Paul Mark (D-Peru)\, as well as representatives from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. Members of the public representing organizations that are working on climate change are encouraged to attend and share their group’s mission. Tables will be provided for flyers and other information for the general public. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of State Representative Ellen Story\, Sustaining Amherst\, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and The Amherst League of Women Voters. For more information\, contact Rebecca Fricke or Stephanie Ciccarello.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-climate-change-forum-let-your-voice-be-heard/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium\, 170 Chestnut St\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20141010T220810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151009T172306Z
UID:11618-1413021600-1413043200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Apple Harvest Festival at Clarkdale Fruit Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join Clarkdale this Sunday from 10am-4pm for apple and cider samples. Morris Dancers will perform at 10:30\, and Pumpkin Man will make his return to oversee the festivities. There will also be a selection of gourds\, squash\, and pumpkins for decorating. Apple Cider is fresh-pressed and available by the jug only at the farm or on the menu at Greenfield Coffee\, Brass Buckle\, Alvah Stone\, and Hope & Olive. Check the website or on Facebook for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-apple-harvest-festival-at-clarkdale-fruit-farms/
LOCATION:Clarkdale Fruit Farms\, 303 Upper Rd\, \, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140814T211223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T211658Z
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Botanical Garden Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:For generations the Harvest Festival has been a cherished tradition in the Berkshires. It is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in the country with up to 10\,000 attendees. Proceeds from the event support educational programs at the Garden.\n\nThe Festival is a family-friendly celebration of community\, showcasing local crafters & artists\, non-stop entertainment\, artisan food producers and food trucks. It also features a silent auction\, giant tag sales of all kinds\, a farmers market\, educational workshops and zillions of kids activities\, including a haunted house. And don’t forget to check our new Botanical Garden section with the Garden’s own Farm Camp\, Hall of Pumpkins and much more.\n\nFor more information\, click here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-botanical-garden-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20141010T183808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T183808Z
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SUMMARY:Pet Livestock at Bashista Orchards
DESCRIPTION:The Roberts family of Bofat Hill Farm will be bringing some animals to Bashista Orchards this Sunday. See their award winning livestock and pet them too! Find more information on the Bashista Orchards Facebook page.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pet-livestock-at-bashista-orchards/
LOCATION:Bashista Orchards\, 160 East Street\, Southampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140814T214605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T214605Z
UID:11155-1413374400-1413379800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar: Growing the Region's Farm and Food Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report\, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesday-webinar-growing-the-regions-farm-and-food-workforce/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20141010T174448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T203802Z
UID:11565-1413475200-1413486000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County CDC's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franklin County Community Development Corporation for Inspiring Entrepreneurs\, Great Local Food and Drinks\, a fun party! They’ll look back over 35 years of providing counsel\, capital and connections in Western Massachusetts and take a peek at the bright future. Click here for more information and to RSVP
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-county-community-development-corporations-annual-meetingfranklin-county-community-development-corporation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141019
DTSTAMP:20260604T155144
CREATED:20140327T032427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141016T180637Z
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Saturday Tour
DESCRIPTION:These free ‘Solidarity Saturday’ tours are hosted by founders and farmers Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib. They feature Seeds of Solidarity’s solar greenhouses\, no-till cardboard methods for abundant low maintenance gardens\, solar electric and hot water systems\, energy efficient buildings\, and youth and community programs that Grow Food Everywhere! There is no cost or pre-registration. After the tour\, visitors can bring a potluck dish to share with others\, and enjoy chatting around Seeds of Solidarity solar powered farm stand. Events are also held on May 24th and August 9th\, all events start at 10am. \nFree Resources to Share: Find info useful for school gardens\, youth and community food justice programs\, no-till farming and gardening\, and more at  http://seedsofsolidarity.org/community-programs/ \nhttp://seedsofsolidarity.org/growing-food/ \nhttp://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLavUrG3Fv7Xic4D7KRQmyllK4J4Mr1kOr \nSeeds of Solidarity is a farm and non-profit organization that ‘awakens the power of youth\, schools and families to Grow Food Everywhere to transform hunger to health and create resilient lives and communities.’
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solidarity-sunday-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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