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SUMMARY:Land Reparations\, with Leah Penniman
DESCRIPTION:Land Reparations\, with Leah Penniman \nPublic talk at 6:00pm\, workshop from 7:30-9:00pm \nThis workshop/conversation will explore reparations and rematriation of land for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color farmers and earthkeepers\, discussing the toolkit used by the Northeast Farmers of Color and the Black Farmer Fund to return stolen wealth and territory.  \n​​Leah Penniman is the co-director and program manager of Soul Fire Farm and author of the book Farming While Black. \nThe workshop portion is now full\, but you can register here to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/land-reparations-with-leah-penniman/
LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Israel\, 253 Prospect St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200118T120000
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference
DESCRIPTION:2020 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference on January 18th from 9am to noon at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton. \nThis is a free event. Doors open at 8:30am. The snow date is on January 25th at the same time and place. \nFarmers\, foresters\, landowners\, landscapers and others will have the opportunity to meet others in the field and discuss issues that concern them. \nWe are very excited about our three presentations: \nCan Dairy Farms make it in the Pioneer Valley? Denise Barstow\, Barstow’s Longview Farm \nBarstow’s Longview Farm is a sixth and seventh generation owned-and-operated dairy farm in Hadley\, MA. Thanks to business diversification and a supportive community\, the Barstow family has continued to produce nutritious food\, steward the land and landscape\, and preserve a way of life despite a very rocky milk market. Learn about this family operation and discuss how policies\, regulations\, and town planning can make or break a family farm. \nHadley is Heaven (and Farming is Purgatory) Wally Czajkowski\, Plainville Farm \nThe Czajkowski Family has been farming in the Pioneer Valley since 1914.  Wally’s Plainville Farm in Hadley is a diverse organic and conventional farm that produces asparagus\, green beans\, hemp\, winter squash\, and other crops.  Wally will discuss how they attract and retain a large workforce and navigate a rapidly changing labor law and regulatory environment. He’ll present on stewarding his land\, improving soil health\, and developing relationships with local supermarkets.  He’ll also discuss how the Town of Hadley supports agriculture and is a model for how other towns and cities can support and grow a strong and resilient local food economy. \nWhat to know before growing Hemp Taryn La Scola\, MDAR Division of Crop and Pest Services \nAgricultural hemp comes with its own set of complex rules and permits.  Taryn will explain the permit process and help clarify current rules and regulations for hemp growers. She’ll discuss advocacy efforts to improve state regulations for hemp growers. She’ll also discuss what farmers need to know about how to prepare their farms to grow hemp and what the evolving market looks like for hemp and CBD oil.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pioneer-valley-regional-agricultural-conference-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200122T165421Z
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SUMMARY:Radicalize the Hive: What Bees Can Teach Us About Shaping Social Change [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:Radicalize the Hive: What Bees Can Teach Us About Shaping Social Change\nWebinar Date: January 30\, 2020\, 2pm – 3pm\nRegisteR NOW! \nHosted by Farm to Institution New England and the New England Farm & Sea to Campus Network \nJoin us for a unique and interactive webinar\, led by consultant and beekeeper Ang Roell\, to learn about and practice building more effective collaborations. Taking inspiration from honey bees\, a social super-organism\, Ang will lead participants through conversations and practices designed to help us develop more intentional work by sharing power\, building trust\, and checking privilege. \nHoney bees are effective consensus builders who know how to organize around a specific purpose. They achieve this by sharing power\, working in collectives or teams to be more effective\, and make collective decisions through consistent communication based on both scent and dance.  We’ll look at several examples\, and use story-telling and visual aids to explore the many facets of this super-organism and apply lessons to our own work in building a better food system. \nThis webinar is open to anyone interested in building effective collaborations; in particular\, we invite participants who will be attending the upcoming Campus Farmer Summit\, to be held Feb 22\, 2020 at Stonehill College in Easton\, MA. We’ll apply lessons learned from the webinar throughout the conference – and beyond! \nModerator\n\nMaida Ives\, Manager of Farm Education and Operations\, Book & Plow Farm\, Amherst College and Campus Farms Working Group Co-Chair\n\nSpeaker\n\nAng Roell\, Organizational change-making consultant and apiary owner at They Keep Bees
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/radicalize-the-hive-what-bees-can-teach-us-about-shaping-social-change-webinar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200129T201543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T201543Z
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SUMMARY:Home Orchard Pruning - a Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2020 Mass Aggie Workshops Home Garden Series: Pruning the Home Orchard\, a Hands-on Workshop \n$ 50/person\nMr. Jon Clements & Ms. Liz Garofalo\nMarch 7\, 2020\, 10:00am to 12:00pm\nCarlson Orchards: 115 Oak Hill Rd.\, Harvard MA 01451 \nThe joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance. One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees. This can seem daunting and complicated\, but it’s not! Not once you understand the principles involved. Come learn how to properly prune your fruit trees (apples\, pears\, peaches\, etc.). Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning fruit trees in order to produce a bountiful crop.Bring your own tools or use ours! \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, 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. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-pruning-a-hands-on-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200222T170000
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SUMMARY:2020 New England Campus Farmer Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 New England Campus Farmer Summit\, Saturday February 22nd at Stonehill College in Easton\, MA! If you haven’t had a chance to look at the exciting program\, be sure to take a look. \nIf you have not registered\, please do so here!  Registration closes Friday\, January 31st. Rates are as follows: Full admission = $50\, Presenters = $40\, Student/AmeriCorps Members = $25. \n8:30am – 5:00pm \nThe Martin Institute at Stonehill College\, Easton\, MA\, \nA gathering of the campus farmer community in New England \nCampus farmers\, students\, and representatives from non-profits and agencies connect in person about what makes campus farms successful. This forum provides an opportunity for stakeholders working at the intersection of food justice\, environmental sustainability\, food access\, and healthy eating to discuss challenges and opportunities. Partners from the nonprofit sector join us in conversation about what colleges and universities can do to forge deeper community alliances and strengthen our regional food system. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates. \nProgram Details
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2020-new-england-campus-farmer-summit/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200206T175517Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing regarding MA overtime for ag workers
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: PUBLIC HEARING IN WESTERN MA: regarding overtime pertaining to agricultural and farm work. With appreciation to my colleagues in the valley’s delegation for successfully scheduling this public hearing in our region\, providing direct access to the many stakeholders concerned about this issue. \nIN PERSON: public hearing in western MA is scheduled for: Thursday\, February 27\, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Chapel\, UMass Amherst\, MA\, 144 Hicks Way\, Amherst\, MA (parking at UMass Amherst Parking Garage or for handicap parking Lot 64 between Goodell and South College)\n \nIN WRITING: Written testimony is due by March 4 and can be submitted via email to: dlsFeedback@state.ma.us. \nhttps://www.mass.gov/news/notice-of-public-hearings-regarding-minimum-wage-and-overtime-pertaining-to-agricultural-and?new&fbclid=IwAR07VtjJVksCd2ZyLB6SbkbXF_6bSxzW-Z8hk1O-CKqEMSACvW2st7pksTg
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/public-hearing-regarding-ma-overtime-for-ag-workers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200229T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200218T195128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T195128Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Winter Fare at the Northampton Winter Farmer’s Market \nIt is Winter Fare time again at the Winter Market! CISA will be sponsoring another great Winter Fare on Saturday\, February 29. Three FREE workshops will be available that day. Please see below for descriptions. No registration required! \n9:00-10:00\nGhee: Repairs the Gut & Calms the Mind\nGhee (clarified butter) has been used for thousands of years to repair the digestive tract\, balance and detoxify the organ systems\, and calm the mind. In this workshop we will discover the many ways ghee can repair and restore our bodies from stress and poor diet. We will make ghee and infuse it with herbal medicines. Recipes and taste tests provided. Led by Hannah Jacobson-Hardy: Community Herbalist & Ghee Queen of Full Moon Ghee \n10:15-11:15\nGrowing Mushrooms at Home\nAlex Kent of Mycoterra Farm explains the ins and outs of DIY mushroom growing at home! \n11:30-12:30\nFire Cider Workshop\nJoin us for workshop celebrating and learning about the beloved folk herbal remedy Fire Cider\, a potent combination of kitchen herbs\, apple cider vinegar\, and honey. We’ll learn about it’s medicinal use and how to make it. Recipes will be demoed and participants will leave with handouts\, recipes\, and the confidence to make their own at home! Led by Jade Alicandro-Mace of Milk & Honey Herbs \nAlong with these great workshops\, we will have our weekly line up of fantastic vendors as well as music by Dave Dersham! \nJoin us for a fun filled February day and celebrate local food and farming in the Pioneer Valley. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/185126996174898/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northampton-winter-fare-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200229T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200128T162717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T162717Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast Queer Farmer Alliance Winter Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Calling all LGBTQI+ farmers from Pennsylvania to Maine to join the 2nd annual gathering of the Northeast Queer Farmers Alliance. A loose alliance of LGBTQI+ farmers seeking community and support. \nWhere: Out and the Open\, 74 Cottonmill Hill Road\, Brattleboro\, 05031\nWhen: February 29\, 10AM-2PM\nWhat: Potlock Brunch (bring your own plates\, cup\, utensils) and join our conversation about what the alliance is and what is in store for the year ahead– details TBD. \nADH accessible\nCarpool info coming soon. \nSeeking funding and sponsors! Be in touch! Veggies(at) RockSteadyFarm.com \nLimited Capacity … reserve your spot! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/167779807874432/?notif_t=plan_user_invited&notif_id=1580185855031197
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-queer-farmer-alliance-winter-gathering/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200229T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200218T195325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T195325Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Fare: All About Climate Change at Winter Farmers Market at the Hampshire Mall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Eco Technology\, Citizens’ Climate Lobby\, the Red Brigade and Extinction Rebellion Western Mass\, and other area climate groups\, as we focus this year’s Winter Fare on our ever-changing climate. The seeds of change are sown\, commit to helping them grow! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/126593878572569/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/winter-fare-all-about-climate-change-at-winter-farmers-market-at-the-hampshire-mall/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200228T160106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T160123Z
UID:32939-1583172000-1583181000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pulse Cafe presents: YOUR FOOD\, YOUR CLIMATE
DESCRIPTION:The food system is a key influence on our climate and the well-being of humans\, non-humans\, and ecosystems. Lead by climate scientist Shaina Rogstad and Brittany Gutermuth of Mass Aubudon\, the presentation and discussion will be grounded in the best available science on land use and climate change\, including agricultural contributions. \nShaina will summarize much of the key information contained in the IPCC\, Intergovermental Panel on Climate Change\, report released this August and touch on ways we can all collectively work to improve and help in the climate change challenge. \nRefreshments included: \nShaina Rogstad is a PhD Candidate in Geo sciences with a masters degree in Applied Mathematics. She works as a climate scientist at the Climate Systems Research Center at UMass Amherst. Her research uses global climate models to study how changes in the Antarctic ice sheet under future conditions with increasing greenhouse gas emissions. You can find her online @ScienceShaina on Twitter and Instagram. \nBrittany Gutermuth is Climate Education Coordinator with Mass Audubon’s Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries. \nTo save your spot\, PLEASE REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pulse-cafe-presents-your-food-your-climate/
LOCATION:Pulse Cafe\, 270 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200309T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200225T210641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T210641Z
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SUMMARY:Value-Add Program info session
DESCRIPTION:Turn Your Produce into Value-Added Products at the Western MA Food Processing Center\n\nInfo Session March 9 from 3-4:30pm\n324 Wells St. Greenfield MA \nThe Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center (WMFPC) is a shared-use food processing facility in Greenfield MA\, which offers both rental and co-packing services to regional food entrepreneurs and local farms. \nThis summer and fall\, they will be launching a Value-Add Program for local farms. This program aims to increase our region’s capacity to lightly process fruits and vegetables to make local food accessible year-round. The WMFPC works with farmers to process their fresh produce into frozen and value-added\, shelf-stable products. \n\nJoin us at our info session next month or email Kate at katev@fccdc.org for more information.\n\nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/value-add-program-info-session/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200226T141559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T175330Z
UID:32908-1584039600-1584046800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Decolonizing the East Coast Food System- Postponed!
DESCRIPTION:Decolonizing the East Coast Food System\n\nJoin seven food justice community organizers in a discussion about creating an alternate food system for and by people of color and dismantling systemic barriers to ensure everyone has access to healthy\, fresh\, affordable food and produce.Moderated by students of color. \nPanelists include: \n\nEric Jackson\, Black Yield Institute\, Baltimore\, MD\nKaren Washington\, Rise and Root Farm\, Orange County\, NY\nShanelle Morris\, Grow Hartford\, Hartford\, CT\nLiz O’Gilvie\, Gardening the Community\, Springfield Food Policy Council\, Springfield\, MA\nIbrahim Ali\, Gardening the Community\, Springfield\, MA\nZephrin Mongroo\, Garden of Eat’n\, Springfield\, MA\nNicole Coker\, Garden of Eat’n\, Springfield\, MA\n\n\n  Thursday\, March 12 at 7:00pm  to 9:00pm \n Clapp Laboratory\, Hooker Auditorium (016) at Mount Holyoke College
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/decolonizing-the-east-coast-food-system/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200129T201744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T201844Z
UID:32679-1584180000-1584187200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pruning Blueberries: a Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pruning Blueberries: a Hands-on Workshop\n$50/person\nMs. Sonia Schloemann \nMarch 14\, 2020\, 10:00am to 12:00pm\nSholan Farm: 1124 Pleasant St.\, Leominster\, MA 01453 \nBlueberries are among the most popular fruits to grow in the home garden. They are healthful and well suited tour New England conditions.Come learn the basics for pruning blueberries for your home landscape. Participants will get some hands-on pruning lessons. We’ll learn about tool maintenance and sharpening\, too. Tools provided \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, 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. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-blueberries-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200129T202020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T202020Z
UID:32684-1584784800-1584792000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Grapes: a Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Growing & Pruning Grapes: a Hands-on Workshop\n$50/person\nMs. Sonia Schloemann \nMarch 21\, 2020\, 10:00am to 12:00pm\nUMass Cold Spring Orchard: 391 Sabin St.\, Belchertown\, MA 01007 \nGrapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many new varieties have superb 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 \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, 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. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-grapes-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200302T162009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T162022Z
UID:32962-1584786600-1584792000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Easthampton Groundbreaking Ceremony - River Valley Coop
DESCRIPTION:River Valley Co·op \nEasthampton Groundbreaking Ceremony \nMarch 21st \n10:30am – 12:00pm · 228 Northampton St.\, Easthampton\, MA 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/easthampton-groundbreaking-ceremony-river-valley-coop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200303T143956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T143956Z
UID:32979-1585389600-1585395000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Blueberry Pruning for the Home Gardener
DESCRIPTION:Blueberry Pruning for the Home Gardener\, Saturday March 28\, 10-11:30 a.m. \nDo you have blueberry bushes but are afraid to prune them for fear of making a mistake? Do you wish your bushes produced bigger\, better berries? Join QQ Farm Manager\, Leslie Harris\, and the QQ farm crew for a hands-on workshop about pruning blueberry bushes. Learn about blueberry growth habit\, the importance of thinning for great fruit\, and which tools our pruners prefer. Registration includes all supplies and light refreshments. $30.00 \nRegister for workshops from the Farm Events Calendar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/blueberry-pruning-for-the-home-gardener/
LOCATION:Quonquont Farm\, Whately\, MA\,  
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T120000
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SUMMARY:Home Orchard Establishment & Basics
DESCRIPTION:Home Orchard Establishment & Basics -a Classroom Workshop\n$50/person\nMr. Jon Clements and Ms. Liz Garofalo \nMarch 28\,2020\, 10:00am to 12:00pm\nCarlson Orchards: 115 Oak Hill Rd.\, Harvard MA 01451 \nHorticultural topics covered will be the basics of planting fruit trees\, including site selection\, choice of variety and root stock\, planting best practices\, tree training and pruning\, fertilization and ongoing fruit tree care. (In-depth pest management will be covered in the afternoon session.) If weather permits\, there will be a hands-on demonstration of planting fruit trees at the Orchard. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, 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. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-establishment-basics/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200129T202351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T202351Z
UID:32688-1585400400-1585409400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:Home Orchard Pest Management -a Hands-on Workshop\n$50/person\nDr. Jaime Pinero and Ms. Liz Garofalo \nMarch 28\,2020\, 1:00pm to 3:30pm\nCarlson Orchards: 115 Oak Hill Rd.\, Harvard MA 01451 \nOne of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on\, scouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc. will be covered. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, 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. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-pest-management/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200129T202918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T202918Z
UID:32692-1585733400-1585753200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grafting Fruit Trees: a Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grafting Fruit Trees: a Hands-on Workshop\n$100/person***\nDr. Wesley Autio \nApril 11\, 2020\, 9:30am to 3:00pm\nUMass Cold Spring Orchard: 391 Sabin St.\, Belchertown\, MA 01007 \nMany people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting -they are not grown from seed. For horticultural enthusiasts\, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a hands-on workshop on “bench grafting” and “cleft grafting” of apple trees. Other grafting techniques will be discussed. Proper tools and sharpening will be included. All workshop participants will graft several apple trees to take home! \n***This workshop is longer and involves additional plant material and supply costs \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, 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. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grafting-fruit-trees-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200401T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200325T131126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T131155Z
UID:33330-1585753200-1585756800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Strategies for Online Farm Stores
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Online Farm Stores\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2020\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nAre you looking to transition to online or pre-paid sales? Thinking about offering home delivery or curbside pick-up? Come hear from a panel of livestock farmers who are currently doing it successfully! Our presenters are Hayden Holbert of Avrom Farm in WI\, Sam Gasson of Bull City Farm in NC\, Katie Steere of Deep Roots Farm in RI\, and Heather Puckett of MT Cross Farm in MT. They will share their experiences with the various online platforms\, and also offer tips for navigating the logistical challenges that come with online stores. \nClick here to register for this online farm sales webinar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-strategies-for-online-farm-stores/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200330T204417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T204417Z
UID:33444-1585828800-1585832400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar on new payroll and tax provisions in FFCRA
DESCRIPTION:Farm Credit East is offering an educational webinar regarding new payroll and tax provisions outlined in the newly passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This free webinar will be held on Thursday\, April 2\, from noon to 1 p.m. \nSenior Tax Consultant\, Dario Arezzo\, will review some of the key tax provisions of the CARES Act\, as well as tax planning considerations for agricultural businesses. Tax and payroll provisions of the FFCRA\, including emergency leave and payroll tax credits for employers\, will also be covered. \nTo register for the free\, one-hour webinar\, or to see recordings of past webinars\, visit FarmCreditEast.com/Webinars. Also\, for ongoing updates on tax provisions including updates on tax law changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic\, visit our Tax Talks blog at FarmCreditEast.com/TaxTalks.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-on-new-payroll-and-tax-provisions-in-ffcra/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200323T192619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T192619Z
UID:33273-1585828800-1585846800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Farm to Freezer: The Logistics of Online Sales & Shipping Meat
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, April 2nd\n12pmEST \nHear from three experienced panelists who sell their meats online & ship direct to consumers. Let’s turn the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to connect our niche meats to hungry consumers. Topics will include: setting up an online store\, different web platforms\, accepting payments\, updating inventory\, meat selection\, subscriptions versus ala-carte orders\, boxes\, insulation\, dry ice\, maintaining cold chain\, shipping carriers\, costs\, & legalities of selling meat across state lines (Rebecca will cover that one). This will be more of an informal discussion than a formal presentation. \nPanelists include:\nMatthew Lawrence\, Marble Creek Farmstead & Marble City Meats USDA plant\, AL\nAdrienne Larrew\, Corner Post Meats\, CO\nBrian Brozovic\, Painted Hills Natural Beef\, OR \nPlease pre-register at least 10 minutes before the webinar at this link. All NMPAN webinars are FREE and will be archived to our YouTube channel should you not be able to attend.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-farm-to-freezer-the-logistics-of-online-sales-shipping-meat/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200129T202634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T202634Z
UID:32690-1586001600-1586008800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Hard Cider Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:Introductory Hard Cider Appreciation-a Classroom Workshop\n$65/person**\nMs. Liz Garofalo \nApril 4\,2020\, 12:00pm to 2:00pm\nRed Apple Farm: 455 Highland Ave\, Phillipston MA 0331 \nCider is one of the fastest growing craft adult beverage markets in the country! There are many different styles of cider from the stuff your grandparents made in the basement to top shelf ciders that compare to fine Champagnes. Come and learn a brief history of cider and dive in to understanding (and tasting) why cider really is the best thing you can do with apples.**(Must be at least 21years of age to participate in this workshop). Space is limited so sign up early for this one! \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, 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. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introductory-hard-cider-appreciation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200410T173709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T173828Z
UID:33659-1586782800-1586786400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northampton Emergency Small Business Grant Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Presentation and Q&A via Zoom\, with Dee Dice\, Valley CDC. \nJoin Dee Dice\, the Small Business Advisor at Valley Community Development to learn more about the Northampton Emergency Small Business Grant Program and discuss the eligibility requirements\, and the application review and award process. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Grant Program \nThe Northampton Emergency Small Business Grant is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program designed to provide funds to low- and moderate-income businesses to assist them in remaining open\, as well as stimulate and pivot their businesses during this time of COVID-19 and in the future. \nGrant applications will open at 9:00 AM on Wednesday\, April 15\, 2020. A link to apply will be featured on this page of the Chamber’s website. \nPlease review the eligibility restrictions carefully\, as these funds are limited\, and the process will become overburdened if non-eligible small businesses apply. Find full details on our website. \nAbout Dee \nDee Dice\, Small Business Development Coordinator has always worked for herself until taking this position 3 years ago at Valley Community Development. As a serial entrepreneur\, her experience and creativity lend itself to helping others in starting businesses and continuing to make them grow. \nNorthampton Chamber COVID-19 Resource Page
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northampton-emergency-small-business-grant-program-information-session/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200129T203056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T203056Z
UID:32694-1587204000-1587218400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Native Pollinator Biology & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Native Pollinator Biology & Conservation–a Classroom Workshop\n$30/person\nMs. Sonia Schloemann \nApril 18\, 2020\, 10:00am to 12:00pm\nFrench Hall\, UMass\,: 230 Stockbridge Rd. Amherst\, MA (Park in Lot 62) 01003 \nNative pollinators are an essential resource in our wild and managed landscapes.Come to this workshop if you’re interested in learning more about their biology and conservation.We’ll mainly be talking about different species of bees but other types of pollinators will also be mentioned (flies\, birds\, bats\, etc.). We’ll learn about the different families of pollinating bees ranging from the tiny beautiful sweat bees to the big and endearing bumble bees.We’ll learn about what they need for nesting and foraging habitats and how to create these spaces in our landscapes.A brief tour of the UMass Permaculture Garden will be included. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click 2020 Mass Aggie Workshop Series\, 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. \nPlease do not bring children or pets (except certified service animals) to any of these workshops.  We are not equipped to ensure their comfort or safety.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/native-pollinator-biology-conservation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200303T200820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T200858Z
UID:33013-1587891600-1587902400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Abundant Plant Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Abundant Plant Propagation \nTEACHER: Daniel Bensonoff \nDATE: April 26th\nTIME: 9:00-12:00pm\nCOST: $30 \nDescription\nOne of the primary barriers in starting a new garden can be the cost of plants\, particularly perennial plants. By learning a handful of essential techniques we can create a multitude of useful plants for ourselves and the greater community. During this workshop we’ll practice a variety of propagation skills including hardwood cuttings\, layering\, stooling\, and more. Participants will leave with foundational skills to cheaply and easily create a more abundant garden. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/abundant-plant-propagation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200427T133601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T133601Z
UID:33788-1587981600-1587985200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: COVID-19 SBA Resources Update
DESCRIPTION:Join a webinars on Monday 4/27 COVID-19 SBA Resources Update \nThe Massachusetts District Office is providing SBA small business relief program updates all week. Join any of our virtual sessions throughout the week to get the latest from our office. \nMonday 4/27/20 at 10:00am \nREGISTER \nOn Friday\, March 27th\, CARES Act was passed to help small businesses affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic. On Friday\, April 24th\, PPP and Health Care Enhancement Act was passed to increase funding for the PPP program. Limited funding will again be available through the SBA. Counseling and training is also available virtually through our network of resource partners. Focus on Smaller and Minority and Women-owned businesses. \nFollow-up with your bank as soon as possible if:\n• Your business applied last round but was not approved due to no more funds available.\n• You did not apply and are interested in applying.\n• If you don’t have a commercial relationship with a bank than contact us or view this link to lenders
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-covid-19-sba-resources-update/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200303T144217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T144217Z
UID:32981-1588413600-1588419000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Twigs and Trellises—Making Garden Structures from Natural Materials
DESCRIPTION:Twigs and Trellises—Making Garden Structures from Natural Materials\nSaturday May 2\, 10-11:30 a.m. \nJoin Quonquont’s designer and naturalist Allison Bell to explore making garden structures from natural materials. We’ll discuss possibilities for fencing and ornamental structures and use locally sourced vines\, branches\, and apple prunings to make a standing trellis for your favorite climbing plants. Registration includes all supplies and light refreshments. $30.00 \nRegister for workshops from the Farm Events Calendar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/twigs-and-trellises-making-garden-structures-from-natural-materials/
LOCATION:Quonquont Farm\, Whately\, MA\,  
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200303T201126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T201126Z
UID:33016-1588496400-1588518000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Beekeepers Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Beekeepers Mentorship Program \nTEACHER: Ori Ben-Shir \nDATE:  May 3rd\, June 7th and August 2nd\nTIME: 9:00-3:00pm\nCOST: $225 \nBYOS (bring your own suit)! There are some suits available to borrow.  Contact 94benshiro@gmail.com to arrange.   \n*class limited to 12 students \nThis mentorship program will provide practical\, hands-on guidance for students looking to learn the basics of honeybee care. Over the course of three full-day sessions\, we will address behavior analysis\, honey management\, swarm prevention\, increasing colonies\, and queen production/management. We will also learn techniques to improve the resilience and overall health of our bees\, drastically reducing the need for treatment for diseases and pests. Each class will feature time out in the bee-yard\, observing and physically interacting with the bees at Ancient Ponies Farm. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beginning-beekeepers-mentorship-program/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T070307
CREATED:20200303T144317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T144317Z
UID:32983-1589018400-1589023800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Flowering Nests
DESCRIPTION:Spring Flowering Nests\nSaturday May 9\, 10-11:30 a.m. \nCelebrate spring and Mother’s Day by creating a woodland themed flowering “nest.” Using bark\, twigs\, lichens\, acorns\, moss\, and other foraged materials\, we’ll decorate compostable pots and plant them with dainty spring flowers.  Registration includes all supplies and light refreshments. $50.00 \nRegister for workshops from the Farm Events Calendar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-flowering-nests/
LOCATION:Quonquont Farm\, Whately\, MA\,  
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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