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SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join people from across the Northeast and beyond for a three-day celebration of the grassroots organic movement. Here learning is a community action – with amazing farmers\, presenters\, seminars\, workshops\, food and fun. Immerse yourself with like-minded practitioners and curious learners eager to share their inspiration and ideas for organic food\, farming\, health\, activism\, and beyond. \nYoung people can build their organic vision for the future at the children and teens conferences. \nThis year’s keynote speakers bring a passion for solutions – Leah Penniman\, food justice activist and farmer at Soul Fire Farm\, and André Leu\, international organic agronomist and President of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements. \nWe want as many as possible to be able to attend\, regardless of income! Work exchange and scholarship opportunities are available\, as are discounts for groups of five or more and multiple children from the same family. \nFor more information\, visit www.nofasummerconference.org!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-2016/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160814T170000
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SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference: Cultivating the Grassroots Organic Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Organic Farming Association’s Summer Conference is the community learning hub of the NOFA universe. We learn\, we play\, and we enjoy a weekend of skill building\, inspiration and entertainment. It is our opportunity to get together and inspire one another during a family friendly weekend with people living the same lifestyle\, holding the same vision and working respectively in many ways toward the same goals. \nAt the NOFA summer conference\, you may learn as much across a lunch table as you will at workshops; solve your most pressing challenge in a chance discussion with a stranger; or create the spark that is going to be your next big idea. Children and Teens also have their own conference experience with a parade\, workshops and activities that build their organic vision for the future. \nJoin 1200 people for a three-day celebration of the organic movement. Here learning is a community action – with amazing farmers\, presenters\, seminars\, workshops\, food and fun. Immerse yourself in a community of like-minded practitioners and curious learners eager to share their inspiration and ideas for organic food\, farming\, health\, activism\, and beyond. \nThis year’s keynoters have a passion for solutions! Leah Penniman\, food justice activist and farmer at Soul Fire Farm and Andre Leu\, international organic agronomist and President of IFOAM – Organics International. \nWe’re offering five intensive seminars before the conference begins\, featuring… \n\nDigestive Wellness: A Gut Feeling\nHigh Tunnels: From Three Seasons to Four\nThe Nourishing Homestead\nThe Art and Science of Grazing\negenerative Agriculture and Soil Carbon\n\nand 200 workshops\, including… \n\nLandscaping to Support Pollinators & Other Beneficial Insects\nCommercial Organic Seedling Production\nSmall Batch Vegetable Fermentation and Recipe Development\nFinancial Planning & Management for Diversified Farms\nCover Crops For The Small Vegetable Farm\nFinding\, Assessing\, and Securing Farmland\nPastured Poultry Production Methods\nUrban Agriculture Composting\nFarm to School: Getting Kids Excited about Eating Vegetables!\nCreative Ways to Make the Most of Your Urban and Suburban Garden\nPlus workshops for youth in our Children and Teens Conferences!\n\nClick here for a full list of the workshops \nClick here to register! We want as many as possible to be able to attend\, regardless of income! Work exchange and scholarship opportunities are available\, as are discounts for groups of five or more and multiple children from the same family.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-cultivating-the-grassroots-organic-movement/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160812T120000
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SUMMARY:Bee Hive Education Day at State Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in honey bees\, their health and honey production? Join bee experts from the Department of Agricultural Resources and UMass Amherst at the state’s first working apiary. This event is opened to the public\, suited for most ages and will provide education on the basics of honey bee biology\, hive management and disease/parasite prevention.  State Apiary Inspectors will be present to give attendees a tour of a live working honey bee hive and answer any questions on topics related to honey bee health and hive husbandry. Participants must bring protective clothing as it will not be provided and is necessary before entering the apiary and are asked to wear closed toe shoes. \nDate: Friday August 12\, 2016\nTime: 10am – 12pm\nLocation: 911 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Ma\nRSVP by 8/11 to Kim.Skyrm@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-hive-education-day-at-state-apiary/
LOCATION:UMass Agricultural Learning Center\, 911 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161125
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SUMMARY:The Art of Fruit
DESCRIPTION:A free\, self-guided tour of outdoor sculpture throughout a working orchard\, with special events or performances held most weekends. This year will feature pieces from Park Hill’s permanent collection and displays of several pieces by three artists. Art of Fruit will be open for the entire apple season from Pomona Day (August 13) until Thanksgiving. \nFor more information visit www.parkhillorchard.com/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-art-of-fruit/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160813T130000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Soapmaking
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we will make a basic batch of cold-processed soap using all-natural carrier oils\, commercial lye & essential oils. We will discuss how you can formulate your own recipe based on your needs\, as well as colorants\, exfoliants\, hot-processed soap & how you can make your own lye. \nAll participants are invited to take home a free bar of the soap we make in class\, once it has hardened (1-4 weeks). \nAdmission to this workshop is $40. For more information and to register visit The Haberdashery website. \nTaught by Melody\, Co-Founder of The Haberdashery.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-soapmaking-3/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160813T180000
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SUMMARY:Nuestras Raices' 24th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Nuestras Raices’ 24th anniversary! It should be a great event\, complete with many entertainment options\, including live music\, lechon a la vara\, food trucks\, information tables\, kids activities\, Bombo y plena\, poetry\, and trovadores. Tell your friends\, and help to make this event a success!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nuestras-raices-24th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160820T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T173159Z
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SUMMARY:Preserving the Harvest Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This class will focus on making vinegar\, lactofermenting\, and canning. Participants will take part in making vinegar and can bring home a vinegar starter kit. We will also start sauerkraut\, demonstrate the basics of hot-water-bath canning\, and explore the biology of each process that leads to safely preserved food. \nCost includes a farmstead continental lunch. Workshops are capped at 12 participants; contact Bear Swamp Orchard at (413) 625-2849 for tickets or more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/preserving-the-harvest-workshop/
LOCATION:Bear Swamp Orchards\, Ashfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
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SUMMARY:Flax & Linen: Following the Thread from Past to Present
DESCRIPTION:A symposium presented by The New England Flax and Linen Study Group\, in collaboration with Historic Deerfield. \nFlax is a textile fiber with a 30\,000-year history of human use. Its versatility and utility earned the moniker Linum usitatissimum\, the “most useful” fiber. The ancient history of this amazing fiber will be brought into the present and followed into the future during this two-day symposium. \nUnlike most symposiums with speakers presenting papers\, this symposium will follow a different format – shorter sessions and demonstrations covering all aspects of flax from beginning to end – planting to harvesting\, retting\, processing\, spinning\, weaving and finishing cloth – with additional lectures on specific topics. Highlights will be our keynote speakers on Saturday evening and a curated tour of Historic Deerfield’s textile collections to end the program. \nOptional lunches will be available on Saturday and Sunday\, and an optional dinner will be available on Saturday evening at the Deerfield Inn. There will also be a free welcome reception on Friday evening\, August 19\, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Deerfield Inn for those arriving into Deerfield for the symposium. \nProgram Sessions*: Saturday and Sunday\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nFlax in the Field – botany basics\, flax seed\, growing & harvesting\nRetting It Right – chemistry of retting\, historic & current methods\, flax ponds\nFlax Processing – overview of processing with demonstrations\, spinning\, weaving\, finishing\, bleaching\, and special tool exhibits\nFlax Today – diversity of flax products\, local cloth/fibershed panel discussion\nKeynote – For the Communal Good: Communal Flax Processing in Colonial Bethlehem with Johannes & Christian Zinzendorf\nSpinning a Thread – flax spinning wheels\, linen spinning basics\, distaffs\nWeaving Linen – what makes weaving linen unique\, special techniques & finishing\, bleaching\, panel discussion with linen weavers focused on special projects\nAll Manner of Useful Cloth – short presentations on Rough Cloth\, A Simple Box of Weaving Equipment\, the Shakers and Linen\, and Interpretation at Historic Deerfield\nFlynt Center – identifying linen display\, guided tour of selected linens in HD collections with curator Ned Lazaro \nFor the full schedule\, visit the New England Flax and Linen Study Group website. \nPresenters/Demonstrators include*:\nJohannes & Christian Zinzendorf\, Authors of The Big Book of Flax\nFlorence Feldman-Wood\, The Spinning Wheel Sleuth\nJustin Squizzero\, Eaton Hill Textile Works & Marshfield School of Weaving\nBecky Ashenden\, Vävstuga\nCassie Dickson\, John C. Campbell Folk School\nRon Walter\, Textiles & textile tools collector\, researcher\nSandra Rux\, Independent historian\nJeff Silberman\,Fashion Institute of Technology\, NYC\nJonn Foulk\, Clemson University\, USDA Agricultural Research Service\nPatricia Bishop & Mike Pickett\, Taproot Fibre Lab\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\nSandy Fisher\,Chico Cloth\, CA\nDestiny Kinal\, Reinhabitory Institute\, CA\nChris Hammel\, Hill Institute\nCraig Evans\, Textile collector & heritage weaver\nPeter Cook\, Retired museum curator/educator\, farmer\, pre-industrial textile technology collector\nRoben Campbell\, Shaker historian\nNew England Flax & Linen Study Group: Lisa Bertoldi\, Faith Deering\, Gina Gerhard\, Diane Howes\, Michelle Parrish\, Carolyn Wetzel \n*Note: Sessions and presenters subject to change \nRegistration Information \nThe symposium is sold out. Please contact Julie Orvis at (413) 775-7179 or jorvis@historic-deerfield.org to be added to the waiting list. If there is a cancellation\, you will be contacted to be added to the registration in order of date added to the waiting list.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/flax-linen-following-the-thread-from-past-to-present/
LOCATION:Historic Deerfield Community Center\, Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160820T120000
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping with Daniel Berry
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what the course of a season looks like inside a beehive? Every third Saturday of the month starting May 14th\, beekeeper Daniel Berry of Invisible Cities Apiary will open up his hives housed here at the farm for exploration. Come once for a single 30-minute session\, or make it a summer hobby and check in with the bees each month this 2016 season! Bee suits provided. \nCommunity Workshops are pay-what-you-can; no one turned away. They are sustainable if participants chip in an average of $10 at the event. Register online or call 413-325-8969. To run a workshop\, a minimum number of registrations is required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beekeeping-with-daniel-berry-4/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160318T154350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T154350Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Fermenting Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Learn how lactic acid fermentation works and make two ferments\, one pounded (like sauerkraut) and one brined (like dilly beans). Specific recipes used will vary from class to class depending on seasonally available produce. You will have the chance to sample our homemade ferments and go home with one of the ferments we make in class. \nIf you’re intrigued by fermentation\, but don’t know where to start\, this is the course for you! Fermenting Vegetables is the first of a 3 session fermentation course. Participants are welcome to take one or all classes in the course. The two other sessions of this course focus on Cultured Dairy and Probiotic Beverages. \nAdmission to this workshop is $40. For more information and to register visit The Haberdashery website. \nTaught by Melody\, Co-Founder of The Haberdashery.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-fermenting-vegetables-3/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160822T170000
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CREATED:20160822T181553Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Money Regional Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Across New England\, Slow Money networks are innovating in bringing together investors and entrepreneurs. Join us at Shelburne Farms to be a part of the conversation with local food entrepreneurs\, Main St investors\, and all the folks that are helping food systems to develop. \nExciting and unique things are happening across New England in local food system development. This Gathering brings together entrepreneurs and network leaders from four Slow Money networks: Slow Money Maine\, Slow Money Greater Boston\, and Slow Money Pioneer Valley (Western MA)\, and is convened by Slow Money Vermont. \nLearn how Maine brings together individuals to fund food businesses collaboratively; how Boston connects foodies with increasingly direct and impactful ways of supporting food system development; and how the Pioneer Valley enables investors of all kinds to support flourishing enterprises across the value chain. Vermont reveals the “special sauce” behind its powerful food system network. \nIn addition to ample networking opportunities\, the Gathering will feature deep-dive information sharing on: \n\nInvesting for the World We Want\nRaising the Right Capital at the Right Time (for entrepreneurs)\nHow Public Sector\, Philanthropic\, Technical Assistance\, and Value Chain Coordination Leaders Can Best Collaborate So All Boats Rise\n\nFor more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/slow-money-regional-gathering/
LOCATION:Shelburne Farms\, 1611 Harbor Road\, Shelburne\, VT\, 05482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160525T182128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160525T182128Z
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SUMMARY:Bella Foodie Kid's Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Bella Foodie’s goal is to create delicious\, homemade healthy meals that give families the feeling of having a personal chef in their kitchen every night. Ashley Tresoline\, founder of Bella Foodie\, believes that great cooking isn’t just about recipes – it is about learning the basics of cooking\, too. In her series of kid’s cooking classes\, she will teach kids how to create healthy\, delicious dishes with their parents at home all year long. \nClasses involve: \n\nLearning the basics of cooking\nYounger kids will learn how things taste\, feel\, and mix together to create a dish\nOlder kids will learn introductory skills like cracking eggs and beginning knife skills\nStudents will work together in a group atmosphere with other classmates and their instructor\nStudents will take home a copy of the recipe that they made that day as well as notes\nEvery member of the class will also take home an apron and a container full of the food they made\nClasses run about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes\n\nClasses start at 5pm and cost $32. Classes are held at the Jewish Community Center in Springfield. Please email to reserve your child’s spot in the class of your choice. Space is limited and will go fast. Once your spot is reserved\, you will receive a link by email to pay for the class within a few days. Please inform Bella Foodie of any allergies before registering for a class.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bella-foodie-kids-cooking-class-3/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center\, 1160 Dickinson Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160823T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160815T153520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T153529Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Special Harvest Dinner at The Gill Tavern
DESCRIPTION:With such abundance bursting out of the ground now\, we are excited to offer a very special dinner on Tuesday\, August 23 — a five-course tasting menu inspired by the summer bounty\, sourced from our gardens and neighbor farms\, and celebrating all that is outstanding in the field. Chef Walker and Sous Chef Brendan have been working up a fantastic menu that will truly showcase summer on a plate. If you haven’t been in since these two have taken over at the helm\, this is a great – and fun! – opportunity to experience their food magic. \nJoin us for an evening filled with fine food\, drinks and friends. Tuesday\, August 23rd at 6:30. Doors open at 6pm\, if you would like to settle in with a cocktail or beverage before dinner starts. Reservations required. $54\, excluding tax and gratuity. \nMENU\nTomato water & lavender\, fresh tomato \nBeef carpaccio\, smoked shallot and goat cheese purée\, grilled lemon\, house-made mustard\, garlic oil \nFowl\, squash\, tomatoes\, “liquid corn on the cob” \nBraised pork belly\, melon\, nasturtiums\, sweet pepper jus\, fried black beans\, buttery greens \nDessert – to be created based on available local fruit at the time \n….. \nTuesday\, August 23\, 2016 @ 6:30pm\nFive courses / $54 per person\nplus tax & gratuity \nSuggested wines to be paired with each course\nwill be available by the glass. \n….. \nReservations are required – call 413-863-9006
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/summer-special-harvest-dinner-at-the-gill-tavern/
LOCATION:The Gill Tavern\, 326 Main Rd\, Gill\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160425T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T192003Z
UID:19018-1472061600-1472061600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:This monthly plant swap is free and open to the public to encourage the exchange of plants and other garden related items.  You many bring as few or as many of the following items as you like:\n\nPerennials\nAnnuals\nEdibles\nSeeds\nGarden produce\nTools\nAny other garden related items\n\nPlease arrive on time\, as each “trader” will describe their plants prior to swapping.  \n\nIf you can’t make it to the August 24th swap\, a swap will be held on the 4th Wednesday of the month throughout the summer.\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Jessica Gifford. This event is sponsored by Valley Time Trade. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/monthly-plant-swap-5/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 210 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160826T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160826T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160815T141827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T141827Z
UID:20297-1472211000-1472232600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Demo: Making Lacto-Fermented Vegetables and Kimchi
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA on Friday\, August 26 at the Springfield Central Downtown Farmers’ Market for a demonstration on making lacto-fermented vegetables and kimchi using fresh\, local vegetables available right there at the market! CISA’s own Julie Robinson will be there to show off how easy it can be to pickle your own vegetables\, as well as answer questions you might have about CISA and the local food community. And of course\, don’t forget to visit the vendors at the market to find fresh\, delicious local fruits\, vegetables\, dairy\, meat\, specialty products\, and more!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/demo-making-lacto-fermented-vegetables-and-kimchi/
LOCATION:Springfield Central Downtown Farmers’ Market\, Corner of Main St. and Bridge St.\, Springfield\, MA\, 01115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160815T142031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T162342Z
UID:20299-1472292000-1472302800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Demo: Making Lacto-Fermented Vegetables and Kimchi
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA on Friday\, August 26 at the Bernardston Farmers’ Market for a demonstration on making lacto-fermented vegetables and kimchi using fresh\, local vegetables available right there at the market! CISA’s own Julie Robinson will be there to show off how easy it can be to pickle your own vegetables\, as well as answer questions you might have about CISA and the local food community. And of course\, don’t forget to visit the vendors at the market to find fresh\, delicious local fruits\, vegetables\, dairy\, meat\, specialty products\, and more!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/demo-making-lacto-fermented-vegetables-and-kimchi-2/
LOCATION:Bernardston Farmers’ Market\, 58 Church Street\, Bernardston\, MA\, 01337\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160318T154618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T154618Z
UID:18629-1472295600-1472302800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Making Pickles
DESCRIPTION:During this class we will cover pickles of many varieties\, with a particular focus on cucumber pickles\, both naturally fermented pickles & vinegar pickles (canned & refrigerator). Includes a basic introduction to canning. We will make and can a batch of vinegar pickles for participants to take home. \nAdmission for this workshop is $40. For more information and to register visit The Haberdashery website.\nTaught by Melody\, Co-Founder of The Haberdashery
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-making-pickles-2/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160304T155910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T163208Z
UID:18452-1472299200-1472320800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Red Fire Farm Tomato Festival
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, we have an unbelievable selection of amazing and often award-winning tomatoes for you to taste. \nIt’s a great day at the farm\, with everything from hay rides to cooking demonstrations to live music to crafters and a smorgasbord of local fare from area producers. Come and visit the Granby stand! \nFestival open 12-6 PM. \nWe aren’t holding our Tomato Trot 5K this year\, though you could still come do a field run in the morning if you like. \nGuest Chefs & Workshops in the barn!\n12:00 PM – Smoothies with Local Ingredients – Learn some great recipes that you can take home with you and taste samples of fresh smoothies!\n1:00 PM – Making Your Own Kimchi and Sauerkraut – learn how to make kimchi\, a traditional Korean side dish\, lacto-fermented and full of probiotics. More tips for home fermentation of foods!\n2:00 PM – How to Make Fresh Ricotta to go with your Tomato Salad\, plus Tomatillo Salsa – Mary Nelen\, aka the Valley Locavore\, will teach the recipes and give out samples!\n3:00 PM – Home Preservation Workshop – tips for preserving all the summer’s bounty for fall and winter delights.\n4:00 PM – Shakshuka: An Isreali Stewed Tomato Dish with many variations – Chef and Edible Pioneer Valley editor in chief Mary Reilly will teach us how to make this scrumptious dish in many ways. \nWild Edibles Walk\n1:30 and 3:30 PM – Wild Edibles Walk with Jean Bergstrom of Plant Spirit Medicine\nTour the wild parts of the farm to find what you can eat! \nMusic and Performance Stage (times tbd)\nViolet Maeve\nLarry Dulong and Random Sightings\nWill Kindler\nStay tuned…  \nKids Activities\n12-5 All kinds of free fun events for all ages. See the schedule the day of. \nVegetable Freak Show\n12-6 PM – See the vegetables that never make it to the supermarket… \nArtisan and Food Vendors\nFrom Local Pulled-Pork Tacos to Ice Cream\, from pottery to handmade jewelry\, there will be fun things to eat and peruse. \nPick Your Own – Open to the Public for One Day Only – Organic\nFresh flowers\, herbs for drying\, cherry tomatoes\, saucing tomatoes\, husk cherries\, hot peppers\, and more. \nAnd the FAMOUS TOMATO TASTING\n12-6 All afternoon in the Tasting Pavillion\nOver 75 varieties of cherry\, slicing\, saucing and heirloom tomatoes to try! \nPlease tag us in your photos\, Red Fire Farm on Instagram and Twitter\, and Red Fire Farm on Facebook! If you want a common tag to check stuff out at\, use #redfirefarm\, where lots of people post things. See you out in the ethers! \nAdmission: \nDAY OF: $14 day of adults\, $7 kids (8-17 years)\, kids under 8 free\nADVANCE: $10 adults\, $5 kids (8-17 years)\, kids under 8 free\nTickets will be available online starting August 1st. \nFree Parking. \nFor more information\, please visit: www.redfirefarm.com/news/tomatofestival.html\nOr call 413-467-7645.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tomato-festival-2/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160630T153638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160630T153928Z
UID:19822-1472302800-1472317200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Full Kettle Farm's Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come to the farm and hang out. It’s a sweet spot and Full Kettle wants you to experience it. They’ll have an herb walk\, a farm tour\, an essential oil distillation\, and some herbal food stuffs for all! This is their second year on the tiny-ish most magnificent parcel. Come bless this place\n\n\n\nCost: Free! \nTo register: Please RSVP through greg@fullkettle.com. Thanks friend.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/full-kettle-farms-open-house/
LOCATION:Full Kettle Farm\, 111 North Silver Lane\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160803T193833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160805T143005Z
UID:20211-1472493600-1472504400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Farmer Dinner at Bistro les Gras
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a dinner at Bistro les Gras\, featuring Tim & Caroline from The Kitchen Garden\, Charlie from River Rock Farm\, and Andrew from What Cheer! produce! \nThis will be a great night featuring our favorite local producers and some of the fantastic products that they provide. We will have the founders and farmers on hand to discuss the process of our Farm to Table style from literally the ground up. This will be a very fun event helping bring some awareness to the hard working farms and distribution that allow us to consistently be serving the amazing food that we do. Chef Peter has worked a wonderful menu feature the amazing products of the Valley from beautiful veggies\, to lovely cheeses\, and of course some of the most a delicious beef New England has to offer! \nReservations Required\nPlease call to reserve your table: 413-320-4666 \nMenu\nmiso eggplant stuffed squash blossoms\nsesame zuchini noodles \ndry-aged sirloin tartare\nsmoked corn puree\, pickled torpedo onion \nheirloom tomato and fennel salad\nfresh dill\, lemon & feta \ngolumpki\nbraised cabbage stuffed with aged beef and stewed tomatoes \ncheese plate\nmaggies round\, cheese gougeres\, berry compote \nblueberry semifreddo\nthai basil\, white chocolate crumb \n$45 per person\, tax & gratuity not included. Menu subject ot change based on availability
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/meet-the-farmer-dinner-at-bistro-les-gras/
LOCATION:Bistro Les Gras\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160831T150359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T150359Z
UID:20810-1472900400-1472922000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pick Your Own & Drink Your Own
DESCRIPTION:Apple season is officially here! Come drink a cider on the very land where the apples were grown and pressed. \nArtifact Cider Project is excited to partner with Pine Hill Orchard on Saturday\, September 3rd for a special day of Pick Your Own. In addition to the amazing apple orchard\, wagon rides\, and animals at the farm\, Artifact Cider will be offering full pours of various hard ciders. No tickets or RSVP required\, just swing by. \nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pick-your-own-drink-your-own/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Orchards\, 248 Greenfield Road\, Colrain\, MA\, 01340
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160903T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160718T151406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T145551Z
UID:20001-1472920200-1472929200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Dinner in the Fields at Crimson & Clover Farm
DESCRIPTION:Crimson & Clover Farm is teaming up with Wheelhouse Farm Truck for an evening of community\, celebration & delicious food. \nJoin them for a sit-down\, multi-course meal featuring Crimson & Clover’s own food\, served in the very fields where the food was grown. They’re bringing Wheelhouse Farm Truck into a fallow field\, setting up tables and chairs in the middle of farm beauty\, and sharing a multi-course feast of early September bounty with community members\, shareholders\, and Crimson & Clover farmers. \nSchedule \n4:30 PM – Arrive and gather.\n4:45 PM – Snack and field walk with Nate/Jen.\n5:15 PM – First course served. Family-style dinner.\n7:00 PM – Full bellies\, departures. \nMenu\nSmall plate:\nVegetable brodo with golden beets and fennel \nSalad course:\nYoung greens with cherry tomatoes\, toasted butternut seeds\, feta and currant vinaigrette \nMain course:\nCrispy pork belly served over sweet corn succotash with paprika peppers and kale \nCharred cippolini onions\nPomegranate slaw of red cabbage and cilantro \nDessert course:\nSweet cheese with raspberry-sherry compote \nBYOB \nPlease let Crimson & Clover Farm know well in advance if you have any food allergies and we’ll do our best to accomodate\nAttire: Pick-your-own\, farm casual. Dress appropriately to be outside in a farm field.\nKids: Kids are welcome. Half-priced tickets for children 12 and under.\nRain Plan: If the weather looks threatening\, we’ll move dinner into the barn \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dinner-in-the-fields-at-crimson-clover-farm/
LOCATION:Crimson & Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160810T183507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T183507Z
UID:20276-1472979600-1472990400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Poultry Processing Day
DESCRIPTION:Golden Oak Farm is hosting a Poultry Processing Day on Sunday\, September 4\, 2016 \nWe will be processing 75 of our broilers and will be all set up with a plucker\, scalder\, cooling tubs\, and work spaces in the butcher shop. We plan to start right at 9:00 AM. Potluck lunch at 12:00 PM or when we finish. This event is strictly educational and intended as a cooperative farm community event. There will be no sale of meat. RSVPs appreciated especially if you wish to bring birds. \n44 Plain Road\nHatfield\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/poultry-processing-day/
LOCATION:Golden Oak Farm\, 44 Plain Rd\, Hatfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160815T175946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T175946Z
UID:20305-1472997600-1473008400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Stupa Dedication Party
DESCRIPTION:The building of two massive stone Stupas\, or Buddhist sacred sculptures\, at Wilder Hill Gardens is complete. The public is invited to a party and dedication ceremony with activities\, refreshments and Tibetan music and dance. \nActivities include making a community mandala\, flower garlands\, and prayer flags. \nFree of charge\, donations to the Wilder Hill fellowship fund greatly appreciated. Children are most welcome\, please no pets. \nContact: Lilian Jackman\, Wilder Hill Gardens\, 351 South Shirkshire Road\, Conway\, MA 01341. (413) 625-9446 wilderhillgardens.com  lilianjackman@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/stupa-dedication-party/
LOCATION:Wilder Hill Gardens\, 351 South Shirkshire Road\, Conway
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160810T190005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T190100Z
UID:20280-1473501600-1473508800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Stalking Wild Mushrooms in the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:This diverse group of plants is most apparent in the wild during the fall months. The most common poisonous and edible mushrooms will be identified. A variety of live fungi will be on display\, supplemented with slides of other commonly found mushrooms. Participants will explore a nearby woodland and hunt for mushrooms. Dress for outdoors.  Members $15; Nonmembers $20 \nFor more information visit our website \nOr Phone: \n413-298-3926 \nOr Email: \ninfo@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/stalking-wild-mushrooms-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160908T152151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160908T152151Z
UID:20885-1473512400-1473519600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Practical Seed Saving with Danny Botkin
DESCRIPTION:As we anticipate fall\, get equipped with the skills to save your favorite seeds for next year’s garden.  For more information\, or to register\, please click here. \nFarmer\, educator and activist Daniel Botkin is an avid organic gardener and micro-farmer who recognizes the timeliness of ultra-productive\, four-season\, permaculture-style food gardens in our current and future food equation. Daniel left a 20+ year career teaching and counseling to steward and develop Laughing Dog Farm on a lovely and historic hilltop\, once the site of a well-known commune. With the help of seasonal volunteers\, Daniel and his family have operated a small CSA and sold gourmet produce\, flowers and seeds at the local farmers market. They mentor on-farm interns and teach classes on goat husbandry\, hoop-houses\, winter growing\, seed saving\, and essential food processing.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-practical-seed-saving-with-danny-botkin/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160822T200711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T200711Z
UID:20698-1473598800-1473609600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Ferment the Harvest
DESCRIPTION:As the harvest becomes more bountiful\, it is time to think about how to preserve summer in jars. This hands-on workshop will focus on lacto-fermentation including sauerkraut\, pickles\, dilly beans and salsa\, all of which will be made with fresh garden produce. During the workshop\, attendees will learn the science and health benefits of lacto-fermentation\, a process using beneficial microorganisms to preserve and enhance the nutritional value of vegetables.  Everyone will have an opportunity to engage in this hands-on workshop by selecting ingredients\, weighing\, chopping\, mixing\, preparing jars and packing them.  Learn how to fill your own pantry with delicious and nutritious lacto-fermented vegetables so you can enjoy summer all year long! All participants will come away with a beautiful jar filled with kraut or pickles of their own making. \nClick here to register or for more information!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-ferment-the-harvest/
LOCATION:Noonday Farm\, 96 Windsor Road\, Winchendon\, MA\, 01475\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160803T195322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T162205Z
UID:20213-1474048800-1474059600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:*DATE CHANGED* Chicken and Waffles Dinner at Bread & Butter
DESCRIPTION:Located in the historic North Amherst Mill District\, Bread & Butter embraces quality ingredients prepared with care and integrity. In partnership with CISA\, Bread & Butter will be hosting a chicken and waffles dinner\, serving buttermilk fried chicken paired with their traditional Liege-style waffles\, plus many traditional southern sides. They’ll also be featuring a special selection of beers from Lefty’s Brewing Company! Call Bread & Butter at (413) 230-3123 to make a reservation or for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/chicken-and-waffles-dinner-at-bread-butter/
LOCATION:Bread and Butter\, 68 Cowls Road \, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160907T164500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T150750Z
UID:20873-1474050600-1474056000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Ashfield Film Festival Screening of 'Forgotten Farms'
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of 10 years of movie-making in our wonderful town\, we are bringing amazing\, award-winning films to our town for a film festival extravaganza. We have talented and seasoned filmmakers in our midst\, along with aspiring film makers\, and this year’s festival will be featuring the work of some of our own. The range of films reveals remarkably diverse topics\, people and places. Check out the films and be prepared to invite friends and family to join in the fun. Following each film\, the audience will be invited to stroll over to Elmer’s Store for a chance to schmooze with the film makers and enjoy all that Elmer’s offers for the crowd. \nAll events will take place at Ashfield Town Hall\, 412 Main Street\, Ashfield. \n6:30 —7:30 PM Forgotten Farms \nDave Simonds (Director) and Sarah Gardner (Producer – Professor at Williams College). Documentary. New England’s dairy farmers remain the backbone of the region’s agriculture but fight for survival in an age of baby greens and artisan cheese. Forgotten Farms examines class divisions and cultural divides in New England’s farm and food communities. Profiles of traditional New England dairy farmers\, including Ashfield farmer\, Ed Carter. Panel discussion and Q&A in town hall and later at Elmer’s with the Director\, Producer\, local farmers and Franklin Land Trust. $6 plus agency fee. Click here for the Trailer.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ashfield-film-festival-screening-of-forgotten-farms/
LOCATION:Ashfield Town Hall\, 412 Main Street\, Ashfield\, MA\, 01330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160919
DTSTAMP:20260603T173701
CREATED:20160304T160618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160304T160618Z
UID:18453-1474070400-1474243199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Chilifest!
DESCRIPTION:The Kitchen Garden’s annual Chilifest is a weekend-long celebration of all things spicy on Saturday and Sunday\, Sept. 17 & 18 at Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main St.\, Sunderland. Sample dozens of exotic hot peppers grown on the farm in Sunderland and join thousands of spicy food lovers for a great lineup of bands\, fabulous food\, and local-ingredient beers. Chili cook-off on Saturday and hot sauce competition on Sunday\, plus chef demos\, local arts and crafts\, and children’s activities all weekend. Kitchen Garden’s farm-fresh sriracha is back by popular demand! $10 adults\, $5 kids age 5-12\, 4 & under free. For information and event schedule\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/chilifest-3/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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