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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180111T173000
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SUMMARY:Organic Vegetable Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Designed for those starting or caring for a vegetable garden\, this course will include discussion of soil and nutrient management\, no-till practices\, seed selection\, crop rotation schemes\, bed preparation\, seeding and planting\, pest management\, and specific plant cultivation\, all in the context of the different vegetable groups. Each week\, students will investigate a different vegetable family. 4 classes. 1/11/18 to 2/8/18. Cost $230.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/organic-vegetable-gardening/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180114
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20170822T162822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T183834Z
UID:24764-1515801600-1515887999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2018 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:The day-long conference features a wide variety of workshops on many aspects of regenerative organic growing\, food systems policy\, and land management appropriate for growers and organizers of all scales. \nThis year’s theme is Cover\, Diversity\, Regenerate. Degraded soils can be restored by promoting the biological function of the soil ecosystem\, which can be accomplished through living plant cover\, mulches\, and smart farm systems which reduce soil disturbance and enhance ecological diversity. This year’s conference will explore what the food producing and food activist community can take from agroecology\, permaculture\, current research and pioneering growers like our keynoter\, Gabe Brown\, who have been developing techniques to enhance the biological life of the soil by reducing soil disturbance and increasing cover on the lands they manage. \nIn addition to dedicating a portion of our program the science and practice of building soil life\, we will also have workshops on topics like raising healthy livestock\, high-production gardening\, managing an integrated farm and homestead\, growing and marketing nutrient-dense crops\, encouraging beneficial insect populations\, improving access to healthy foods and soils\, and supporting organic food systems in a changing climate. \nRegistration is now open\, and the early bird discount goes until Dec. 15th. We also have group discounts available for registrations of 5 or more. Please find the registration details\, here: https://www.nofamass.org/events/wc \nWe’d also love to have you showcase your work in our “Trade Show.” If you have something to share with the hundreds of gardeners\, farmers\, growers and food activists who will be there\, please find details\, here: https://www.nofamass.org/content/sponsor-exhibit-advertise-wc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2018-nofamass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20151223T191740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T193632Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA at the Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market on January 13th for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos\, activities for kids\, music\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you weekly at this market. Come on out and bring a friend! Find more details about the Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market. \nActivities\n10am: Storytime with Ronnie!\nKids’ story time with Ronnie \n10am: Windowsill Microgreen Gardening\nwith Bryce Comprone of Wild for Greens \n11am: Easy Homemade Cheese\nwith Peter Dixon & Rachel Fritz Schaal of Parish Hill Creamery \n12pm: Making Tortillas\nwith Jorge Sosa of Mi Tierra Tortillas \n1pm: Make-it! Upcycling Craft Workshop\nwith Ed Rutledge of the Center for EcoTechnology \nCISA is also organizing special Winter Fare days at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park on January 27\, and at the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market on February 3\, and the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10. All Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northampton-winter-fare/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20171127T182913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T182913Z
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SUMMARY:Spice Rack Medicine Winter Class Series
DESCRIPTION:This 3-class series dives into the rich subject of Kitchen Medicine\, demystifying herbalism and bringing it into the kitchen and home\, where it belongs! \nTOPICS INCLUDE:\n-medicinal properties of the culinary herbs\n-food and herbal energetics\n-food as medicine\n-medicinal mushrooms\n-cooking with the tonic herbs\n-medicinal soups and broths\n-remineralizing\n-harmonizing with the seasons\n-healing the gut\n-medicine-making\, and more! \nJan 14th\, Feb 11th\, March 11th \n10am-4pm \nat Blue Dragon Apothecary in Greenfield \n*Class size is limited. Register now to hold your place in class! \nTuition: sliding scale $180-$225 (includes course packet and herbs or cooking/medicine-making) \nLearn more and register here! \nKind Words: \n“Your class was a direct way to bring me into a feeling of abundance! What we learned in class has taught me to use all the same herbs that have been in my pantry all along in a way that is more artful\, intentional and potent. ” \n“I honestly wasn’t sure this class would be interesting to me\, because I do cook with a lot of spices and sometimes grow weary of the generalized “this is how to cook your foods correctly” diatribe some instructors give. But you are a great teacher! This class was perfect; it was much more about delving into the stories of the spices and herbs\, and learning about them in a broader context of health\, healing\, cooking\, nourishment\, and tradition. I was super excited for class each week and never looked at the clock. You have an awesome ability to share a huge amount of info in a way that is easy and fun for me to remember and learn. My relationship with these herbs and spices grew so much that it doesn’t feel like a chore to cook more with them\, but a delight! I love remembering some little parts of their story as I cook. They are so friendly to me now!”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spice-rack-medicine-winter-class-series/
LOCATION:Blue Dragon Apothecary\, 158 Main Street\, Suite 10\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20171127T182142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T182142Z
UID:25859-1516381200-1516550400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Undoing Racism/Community Organizing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A WORKSHOP BY THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE FOR SURVIVAL AND BEYOND \nParticipants will explore what racism is\, where it comes from\, how it functions\, why it persists and how it can be undone. The workshop emphasizes learning from history\, developing leadership\, maintaining accountability to communities\, creating networks\, undoing internalized racial oppression and understanding the role of organizational gatekeeping as a mechanism for perpetuating racism. \nWHAT IS THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE?\nA national and international collective of anti-racist\, multicultural community organizers and educators dedicated to building an effective movement for social transformation.  Today\, The People’s Institute is recognized as one of the foremost anti-racism training and organizing institutions in the nation. They have provided training\, consultation\, and leadership development to more than 200\,000 people nationally and internationally. www.pisab.org \nTuition:  (includes Breakfast\, Lunch and Snacks) \n$300/person for Individuals and Small Organizations \n$500/person Higher Education/Large Institutions \nWHEN \nFriday\, January 19th\, 5:00 – 8:00 PM \nSaturday\, January 20th\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM \nSunday\, January 21st\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nWHERE \nScibelli Enterprise Center\, STCC Technology Center \nOne Federal Street (Opposite STCC) \nSpringfield\, MA 01105 \n\nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE\nA VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE \nApply during registration process \n\nTHE WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 40 PARTICIPANTS \nRegister & make your payment online by January 10th\, 2018 \nTo pay by check: \nUROC of Western Mass\, PO Box 81235 Springfield 01138 \nWe will confirm workshop participants and tuition assistance by Friday\, January 12th\, 2018 \n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:\nAnne Richmond – anne.richmond@gmail.com 413-348-8880 \nRosa Matta – urocofspringfield@gmail.com   413-222-8793 \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/undoing-racismcommunity-organizing-workshop/
LOCATION:STCC Scibelli Hall\, 1 Federal Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180118T214112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T214530Z
UID:26408-1516438800-1516456800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:HIP for Spanish Speakers at the Northampton Winter Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Si necesita transportación contacte a Zoraia Barros 413-658-4278 \nEncuentre más información sobre Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market aqui.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hip-for-spanish-speakers-at-the-northampton-winter-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market\, Smith Vocational High School 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20171213T181124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T181152Z
UID:26084-1517047200-1517054400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Responsible Backyard Beekeeping Series: Current State of Beekeeping and Organic Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The honeybee faces many affronts to its immune system in these days of Varroa mites and climate destabilization. The so-called “Colony Collapse Disorder” now facing  beekeepers makes it all the more imperative that local beekeepers\, farmers\, gardeners and homeowners learn healthy ways to assist the honey bee and other pollinators. Following this class\, participants are welcome to stay to meet and discuss beekeeping with others. Light refreshments will be provided. Members: $5 Non-members: $10.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/responsible-backyard-beekeeping-series-current-state-of-beekeeping-and-organic-solutions/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20151223T192306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T223632Z
UID:17562-1517047200-1517061600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Forest Park Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park on January 27 for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of food demos\, sampling\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you twice a month at this market. Come on out and bring a friend! Find more details about the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park. \nWe’ll be joined by Ashley Tresoline of Bella Foodie—learn how to eat well and stay healthy with local veggies all winter long! \nCISA is also organizing a special Winter Fare day at the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market on February 3 and the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10. All Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/springfield-winter-fare/
LOCATION:The Old Monkey House at Forest Park\, Trafton Road Entrance\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20171213T181408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T181408Z
UID:26086-1517058000-1517065200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Responsible Backyard Beekeeping Series: Beeswax: Production\, Collection\, Processing\, and Uses
DESCRIPTION:Beeswax is a unique substance produced within the body of the honeybee. This workshop will cover its origins to its human uses for health and healing\, everyday practical use\, and artistic expression. We will explore the origins of beeswax within the hive\, its properties\, how the bees use it\, and how we can benefit from this incredibly useful substance.  Space is limited! Members: $25 Non-members: $35.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/responsible-backyard-beekeeping-series-beeswax-production-collection-processing-and-uses/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20171016T190451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T190451Z
UID:25421-1517072400-1517083200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Propagating Native Plants from Seed - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Seed Dormancy and Sowing Techniques \nLearn to propagate native plants from seed in this two-part\, hands-on workshop that focuses on practical methods for small-scale propagation. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and propagators with some experience. Take one or both classes. During part 1 of this series join us to explore seed biology and practice sowing seed. Take home your work. \n\nPart 2: Seedling Germination and Establishment\, has yet to be scheduled and will take place in spring 2018. In Part 2 of this series you will learn the science behind successful seed starting and practice transplanting. Take home your work.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/propagating-native-plants-from-seed-part-1/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180126T183311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T183452Z
UID:26488-1517333400-1517338800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women in Ag: Building an Accessible Community Food System
DESCRIPTION:Join Meryl and Jessica from Just Roots for their presentation on farm-based programs and the community equity work they have been doing in collaboration with the health center\, part of The Stockbridge School of Agriculture’s Sustainable Food and Farming program’s “Women Entrepreneurs in the Food System” lecture series in 202 Paige Laboratory. \nFind more info and RSVP here.Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture and the Food System: Building an Accessible Community Food System
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-in-ag-building-an-accessible-community-food-system/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180204
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20171113T181949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T181949Z
UID:25690-1517443200-1517702399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Food Project's Winter Institute
DESCRIPTION:Want to Learn About Youth Development and Sustainable Agriculture? \nLearn\, grow\, and connect with your peers from across the country and the world at The Food Project’s Winter Institute from February 1 to 3\, 2018. \nThe Food Project’s three-day Winter Institute is packed with activities\, workshops\, and engaging conversation that will teach you about youth development\, sustainable urban and suburban agriculture models\, food and social justice initiatives\, and how to build more food secure communities. \nThe Winter Institute fills up quickly. Sign up today to secure your spot! \nLearn \n\nThe foundations of youth leader development in the context of farming\, social justice and food access initiatives\nSummer season planning and youth crew design\nHow to build a year-round tiered youth leader development structure to support your work\nWhat it takes to run dynamic farm operations with high school youth\n\nGrow \n\nInspire and support others to create change in their own communities\nWork alongside youth and hear about their work\n\nConnect \n\nIn-depth conversations with The Food Project staff\nEnjoy engaged conversations with Dirt Crew and Root Crew youth\nInteract with and learn from Institute peers\nNetwork with others interested in youth-led sustainable\, local agriculture\n\nCost: $450. Click for more information and to register! \nQuestions? Contact Cindy Davenport via email at institute@thefoodproject.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-food-projects-winter-institute/
LOCATION:The Food Project\, Greater Boston Area\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20151223T193358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T160223Z
UID:17564-1517652000-1517662800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Greenfield Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market on February 3 at the Four Corners School for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos\, activities for kids\, music\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you monthly at this market. Come on out and bring a friend! \nWorkshops\nAll Day: Upcycle Your T-Shirts! with Jess Rigollaud \n10am: Cultivating Mushrooms at Home with Paul Lagreze of New England Wild Edibles \n11am: Seed Saving and Heirloom Vegetables with Danny Botkin of Laughing Dog Farm \n12pm: Make Your Own Ghee with Hannah Jacobson-Hardy of Full Moon Ghee \nCISA is also organizing a special Winter Fare day at the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10. All Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greenfield-winter-fare/
LOCATION:Four Corners School\, 21 Ferrante Avenue\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20171213T181609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T181609Z
UID:26088-1517666400-1517677200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cheesemaking at Home
DESCRIPTION:Make a simple cheese in your own kitchen. Learn of the  equipment\, supplies\, and basic techniques used in making most types of cheese. Participants will learn to make 2-3 types of cheese\, including fresh mozzarella from start to finish. Then take home instructions and a set of ingredients to make a batch or two at home. This workshop is for beginners\, and participants will learn by doing. Space is limited. Members: $25 Non-members: $35.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cheesemaking-at-home/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20171213T181915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T181915Z
UID:26090-1518028200-1518035400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbal Extractions: Making Herbal-Infused Oils\, Vinegars and Tinctures
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on exploration of the world of herbal extractions. Straddle the line between food and medicine. We will learn to make three categories of herbal extractions: infused oils\, infused vinegars\, and tinctures. The class will make a spiced bitters tincture that will serve as both a health-supporting digestive aid and a warming remedy for a cold winter’s day. Supplies Fee $20 Members: $15; Non-Members: $25.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbal-extractions-making-herbal-infused-oils-vinegars-and-tinctures/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180124T230418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T230418Z
UID:26460-1518118200-1518121800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Leah Penniman from Soul Fire Farm
DESCRIPTION:Leah Penniman from Soul Fire Farm is a woman of color\, educator\, farmer\, writer and food justice activist. She will speak about the intersection of Black Lives Matter and food justice\, land and food as tools to end mass incarceration\, and how gender influences this dynamic. \nFind more information here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/leah-penniman-from-soul-fire-farm/
LOCATION:Amherst College\, 100 Boltwood Ave\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20151223T192825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T222854Z
UID:17563-1518256800-1518271200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Amherst Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA at the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10 for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos\, activities for kids\, music\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you weekly at this market. \nWorkshops\nAll Day: Sam Coates of Backyard Bread\nBread and pizza samples\, and dough-making and pizza-making demos \nAll Day: Ed Rutledge of the Center for EcoTechnology\nUpcycling craft workshop—making old cabinet doors into home chalkboards \n11am: Matt Kushi of the North Hadley Chili Pepper Company\nGrowing\, and cooking with\, local chili peppers \n12pm: Willie Crosby from Fungi Ally\nGrowing mushrooms at home \nAll Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/amherst-winter-fare/
LOCATION:Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market\, Hampshire Mall\, 367 Russell St\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180215T231920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T231920Z
UID:26657-1519324200-1519331400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hunger Forum with Congressman Jim McGovern
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franklin County Young Professionals for a panel discussion to bring awareness to food insecurity in Franklin County. Hear from Congressman Jim McGovern about his work to fight hunger on a federal level as well local leaders that are working every day\, right here\, to ensure food equality for all. \nThis discussion is for and open to the community. \nHear about the proactive work being done from the Community Meals Program\, The Coalition to End Hunger\, Lifepath and Center for Self Reliance Food Pantries. \nPanelists include: \nCongressman Jim McGovern\nAndrea Leibson – Executive Director\, Franklin County Community Meals Program\nJustin Costa – Program Coordinator – Center for Self Reliance Food Pantries/ Franklin County Hunger Task Force\nRoseann Martoccia – Executive Director – Lifepath (Meals on Wheels Program)\nMonte Belmonte – WRSI\, Coalition to End Hunger\, President of the Shea Theater and leader of Monte’s March.\n \nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hunger-forum-with-congressman-jim-mcgovern/
LOCATION:Shea Theater\, 71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20171213T182406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T182406Z
UID:26092-1519466400-1519473600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Responsible Backyard Beekeeping Series: Increasing Your Hives without Buying Bees
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sustainably increase the size of your apiary using your own bees without buying more packages or nucs. Some beekeeping experience is recommended. Following this class\, participants are welcome to stay to meet and discuss beekeeping with others. Light refreshments will be provided. Members: $5 Non-members: $10
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URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/responsible-backyard-beekeeping-series-increasing-your-hives-without-buying-bees/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180215T223629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T223629Z
UID:26651-1519466400-1519473600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Seminar: Pruning Grapes
DESCRIPTION:Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste\, are winter hardy\, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to correctly prune them.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning and training grapes in order to produce a bountiful crop. We’ll learn about tool maintenance and sharpening\, too.  Bring your own tools or use ours. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. \nFee: $35. To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com. or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294 \nTo view the full schedule\, go to: UMassGarden.com \nSponsored by: Nourse Farms and OESCO\,Inc..
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-seminar-pruning-grapes/
LOCATION:UMass Cold Spring Orchard\, 391 Sabin St\, Belchertown
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180215T220232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T220232Z
UID:26634-1519470000-1519477200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grow Food Northampton Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:On February 24th\, Grow Food Northampton is hosting their 4th annual Seed Swap! The Seed Swap is co-sponsored by Nuestras Raices\, Northampton Winter Farmers Market\, and the Hilltown Seed Saving Network. The Swap will be held at the Northampton Senior Center located on 67 Conz Street in Northampton. Please check out this Facebook event page to learn more and RSVP (but you can come without an RSVP). \nAll are welcomed – you do not need to bring any seeds to participate! \nCome and share the seeds you saved from your garden or have purchased and don’t need.  Pick out seeds for your garden and attend workshops on basic seed saving\, plant breeding\, and indigenous seed saving. Meet other community members that are passionate about gardening and the local food system. \nSuggested minimum donation $5\, cash or check. \nSCHEDULE:\n10:00am to 11:00am – Drop off Seeds at the Seed Swap \n11:00am to 1:00pm – Seed Swap  \nWORKSHOPS:\n10:00am to 11:00am – Intro to Seed Saving with Daniel Botkin of Laughing Dog Farm. Gill\,MA \n11:30am to 12:30pm – Indigenous Seed Keeping with Liz Charlebois\, Abenaki basketmaker and agriculturalist \n11:30am to 12:30pm – Seed Breeding with Tevis Roberston-Goldberg of Crabapple Farm \nKIDS PROGRAM:\n11:00am to 1:00pm – Seed Paper Making. Join Heather Smokler\, our Youth Education Coordinator\, in making homemade recycled paper with seeds that you can take home and plant in your garden! \nThose wishing to drop off seeds before the event can do so on Saturdays at the Northampton Winter Farmers Market at Northampton Senior Services\, 67 Conz Street\, between 9am and 2pm. Please label them with variety names\, collection date\, and information on whether they are open-pollinated or hybrids. \nThank you to River Valley Co-op\,  Amherst Nurseries\, and Bear Path Compost for being Leading “Heirloom” sponsors for this event!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grow-food-northampton-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180215T230139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T230139Z
UID:26654-1519839000-1519846200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Get to Know the Springfield Food Policy Council
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Springfield Food Policy Council here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/get-to-know-the-springfield-food-policy-council/
LOCATION:Springfield Central Library\, 220 State Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180215T221020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T221020Z
UID:26636-1520071200-1520078400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Fruit Seminar: Edible Landscaping with Fruit
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore how fruit can be incorporated into an edible landscape setting. Participants will talk about common fruit like strawberries and blueberries and also more unusual fruit like Aronia and Lingonberries. Participants will learn what these plants can contribute to a home landscape and what it takes to grow them successfully. The end of the class we will tour the UMass Permaculture Garden. \nRegister and pay via credit card for this Mass Aggie seminar by clicking here (link is external). You will be taken to a secure RegOnline site where you will be able to choose which seminars you wish to attend and to pay. You will receive an e-mail receipt of your transaction. \nIf you do not wish to register and pay online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click here\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-fruit-seminar-edible-landscaping-with-fruit/
LOCATION:French Hall\, UMass\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180228T211032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T211259Z
UID:26725-1520528400-1520542800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bella Foodie at Iron Duke Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to try Bar Bites by Bella Foodie\, enjoy a raffle\, and try an excellent selection of locally brewed beer from Iron Duke!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bella-foodie-at-iron-duke-brewing/
LOCATION:Iron Duke Brewing\, 100 State Street #122\, Ludlow\, MA\, 01056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180322T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180322T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180308T223418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T223418Z
UID:26821-1521736200-1521743400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Farmers' Markets Association Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting for the Mass Farmers Markets Association will be held on March 22nd\, 2018 at the Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester from 4:30 – 6:30pm. \nThe Annual Meeting will include a recap of MFM’s activities over the past year along with a review of forward-looking plans and a celebration of Mass Farmers Markets’ 40th Anniversary. Election of the Board of Directors will also take place. All are welcome to attend this free event. \nThe Annual Meeting will immediately follow the Farmers Market Managers Professional Development Seminar. For more information on the seminar and the annual meeting\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-farmers-markets-association-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Hogan Center: College of the Holycross\, Worcester\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180326T195823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T195823Z
UID:26913-1522348200-1522353600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Your Woods and the Values of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Your woods are important to you\, to your community\, and to the environment. Collectively\, the forests of Massachusetts provide us with many benefits\, including purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink\, space for wildlife and people to roam\, wood to build and heat our homes\, plus a beautiful backdrop as we drive along the region’s roads. The woods are a vital part of our quality of life. \nJoin with your neighbors to discuss: \n\nstrategies to keep woods as woods for the long-term\npotential cash from a timber sale\, and challenges too\ndiscuss changes after a tree cutting\, how the land looks and\nimplications for wildlife\n\nThese programs are for you if you are a woodland owner\, forest products professional\, or community member who cares about the woods. Let’s learn from each other. Pie\, coffee and other light refreshments will be served. Both programs are free and open to the public. \nThursday\, March 29th\n6:30 to 8:00 pm\nBelchertown Town Hall\, 2 Jabish Street \nThursday\, April 5th\n6:30 to 8:00 pm\nBarre Senior Center\, 557 South Barre Road Barre \nThese programs feature presentations by\, and discussion with: \n\nA local landowner who is actively managing their forested land will talk about their experience.\nRon Rich\, a professional logger and chairman of the Barre\, Massachusetts Conservation Commission.\nDoug Hutcheson\, Service Forester for Massachusetts Division of Conservation and Recreation.\nAnd conservation professionals from your local land trust who will be on hand to provide information about land conservation options for those who are interested.\n\nFor more information: Contact Ed Hood of the MassConn Sustainable Forest Partnership at ehood@opacumlt.org or by leaving a message at 508-347-9144\, ext. 2 or Cynthia Henshaw at chenshaw@EQLT.org or 413-477-8229.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/your-woods-and-the-values-of-trees/
LOCATION:Belchertown Town Hall\, 1 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180406
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180307T165800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T165800Z
UID:26794-1522627200-1522972799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Justice Certified Training
DESCRIPTION:The Agricultural Justice Project will hold a three day training for Food Justice Certification (FJC) for reviewers and inspectors in Deerfield\, MA\, April 2 – 5\, 2018 at Woolman Hill Conference Center.  Please register now to participate!  The training is for organic certification staff\, organic inspectors and representatives of worker organizations who would like to participate in implementing Food Justice Certification on farms and food businesses across North America. Registration forms are due by March 15\, 2018. \nThe Food Justice Certified standards address: \n\nFair prices for farmers negotiated with buyers and based on actual costs to produce food that does not abuse the environment\, laborers or livestock\,\nLiving wages\, respect and decent working conditions for all food workers\nTransparency of expectations for workers\, farmers and their trade partners\,\nGrievance procedures and conflict resolution free from retaliation\nProtections for children from hazards and assured access to schooling\,\nAccess to healthcare and freedom from exposure to toxic materials\,\nThe right to organize for farmworkers and for farmers and other food system workers\,\nClosing the income gap between highest and lowest paid employees within a company.\n\nFind more info here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-justice-certified-training/
LOCATION:Woolman Hill Retreat Center\, 107 Keets Road\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180405T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180405T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180307T171738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T171738Z
UID:26800-1522917000-1522924200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast at the Bank: Farm to Food Bank to Families
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the spring season at Breakfast at The Bank with Lisa Limont\, Food Sourcing Specialist\, at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Participate in an informative discussion with Lisa about the history of the Food Bank’s farm in Hadley\, the food bank’s investment in local agriculture\, and their long-standing commitment and partnership with local farmers to bring fresh\, nutritious food to families and individuals in need. \nBeginning at 8:30 a.m. on April 5th\, you’ll have an opportunity to tour The Food Bank’s facility in Hatfield\, and take part in a discussion entitled\, “Farm to Food Bank to Families”. \nA light continental breakfast will be served. Registration is required\, and space is limited\, so be sure to go to the website to sign up at: https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-involved/breakfast-at-the-bank/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/breakfast-at-the-bank-farm-to-food-bank-to-families/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180326T200228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T200228Z
UID:26915-1522953000-1522958400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Your Woods and the Values of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Your woods are important to you\, to your community\, and to the environment. Collectively\, the forests of Massachusetts provide us with many benefits\, including purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink\, space for wildlife and people to roam\, wood to build and heat our homes\, plus a beautiful backdrop as we drive along the region’s roads. The woods are a vital part of our quality of life. \nJoin with your neighbors to discuss: \n\nstrategies to keep woods as woods for the long-term\npotential cash from a timber sale\, and challenges too\ndiscuss changes after a tree cutting\, how the land looks and\nimplications for wildlife\n\nThese programs are for you if you are a woodland owner\, forest products professional\, or community member who cares about the woods. Let’s learn from each other. Pie\, coffee and other light refreshments will be served. Both programs are free and open to the public. \nThursday\, March 29th\n6:30 to 8:00 pm\nBelchertown Town Hall\, 2 Jabish Street \nThursday\, April 5th\n6:30 to 8:00 pm\nBarre Senior Center\, 557 South Barre Road \nThese programs feature presentations by\, and discussion with: \n\nA local landowner who is actively managing their forested land will talk about their experience.\nRon Rich\, a professional logger and chairman of the Barre\, Massachusetts Conservation Commission.\nDoug Hutcheson\, Service Forester for Massachusetts Division of Conservation and Recreation.\nAnd conservation professionals from your local land trust who will be on hand to provide information about land conservation options for those who are interested.\n\nFor more information: Contact Ed Hood of the MassConn Sustainable Forest Partnership at ehood@opacumlt.org or by leaving a message at 508-347-9144\, ext. 2 or Cynthia Henshaw at chenshaw@EQLT.org or 413-477-8229.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/your-woods-and-the-values-of-trees-2/
LOCATION:Barre Senior Center\, 557 South Barre Road\, Barre\, MA\, 01005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T043129
CREATED:20180228T200328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T200328Z
UID:26719-1523091600-1523116800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2018 PVGrows Forum
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will dig deep on the urgent and timely topics of immigration\, food access\, and land access through a series of speakers and discussions. Join the PVGrows Network to learn from local and regional efforts and craft strategies for action. \nKeynote speakers from Vermont’s Migrant Justice will discuss their work\, which builds the voice\, capacity\, and power of the farmworker community. Migrant Justice’s Milk with Dignity Campaign calls on corporations to take responsibility for the farm worker rights abuses in their supply chains. Launched in 2014\, the Milk with Dignity Campaign achieved a major success after years of effort when Ben and Jerry’s signed the first Milk with Dignity agreement in 2017. Learn more about Migrant Justice’s work at: migrantjustice.net \nIn addition to their keynote address\, Migrant Justice will join a workshop with local workers\, advocates and PVGrows participants to discuss approaches to supporting food system workers in the Pioneer Valley during this time of heightened stress and fear for foreign-born residents. \nThe PVGrows Forum will also feature a workshop and discussion on food access\, with an emphasis on community responses to the suspension of the Healthy Incentives Program and the threats to SNAP in the Farm Bill reauthorization process. A third workshop will address the challenges of land access for urban\, rural\, and immigrant farmers\, recognizing the long history of enslavement and racial discrimination that created and maintain patterns of land and wealth ownership. \nRegister today to join this conversation about challenges facing the local food system\, to broaden and deepen your relationships with others in the field\, and to identify ways to take collaborative action for a more just\, equitable food system. \nNote: We want the PVGrows Forum to be accessible to everyone regardless of financial standing or institutional support. For this reason\, there are six different fee level options\, ranging from FREE to $75. These options exist to give attendees the opportunity to select a fee level that fits within their budget. Attendees will not receive additional benefits for paying a higher fee. \nLive Spanish language interpretation services will be available. To register for the Forum in Spanish\, please call CISA at (413) 665-7100 and ask for Mia.  \nRegister for the 2018 PVGrows Forum\n\nIf you registered for the Forum in December: \nIf you registered for the 2018 PVGrows Forum before the December postponement\, you have been automatically registered for the new date. If you will not be attending the April 7th Forum\, we will be happy to issue a full refund. Contact Noah for more information. Thank you. \n\nThe Forum\nPVGrows is a collaborative network dedicated to enhancing the environmental and economic vitality of the Pioneer Valley food system. For years\, PVGrows Forums have provided our community valuable opportunities to make new connections\, adopt fresh perspectives\, and expand our capacity to work together. Our network is made up of professionals\, workers\, advocates\, and students from the fields of agriculture\, food justice\, public health\, community development\, local economic development\, environmental sustainability\, social justice\, and more. Our events are open to all! \nPVGrows Forums bring together food system stakeholders and participants to spend a day deeply exploring the Pioneer Valley food system. Our events are open to all. The 2018 PVGrows Forum is made possible by a volunteer planning committee\, our sponsors\, and CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture). Learn more about PVGrows Forums. Contact Noah with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2018-pvgrows-forum/
LOCATION:Gateway City Arts\, 92 Race Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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