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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131005T093000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2013 New England Transition Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Ticket information at: http://netransitiongathering.eventbrite.com/ \nThis is a great opportunity to meet fellow Transitioners from other initiatives and resource groups\, to share skills and stories together about what works and to learn what a New England Transition Network might have to offer our local efforts. \nWe will gather at 9:30 and begin at 10am. There will be multiple resource sharing opportunities\, plenty of space for real dialogue\, fun and great locavore food prepared by a local\, cooperatively-owned catering company. We will wrap up at 4pm. This will be a faciliated event. \nRob Hopkins will also be speaking in town the night before the gathering\, Oct 4th at 6pm. This is event is free and open to the public. Please note in your RSVP if your would like to recieve the list of avaible community sourced lodging/couch surfing/tenting options. \nThis event is free and donations will be accepted. Any donations in excess of the costs will be carried forward for future network gatherings.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fall-2013-new-england-transition-gathering/
LOCATION:New England Transition and Resilience Network\, University of Southern Maine Bedford St Portland\, ME 
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131006T170000
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SUMMARY:15th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate and Be Inspired; it’s the 15th year of ‘The Festival that Stinks\,’ consistently rated in the Top 3 Local Festivals by the Valley Advocate ‘Best Of’ readers poll. \nThere’s something for everyone at this fabulous family destination\, held on a beautiful historic farm in Orange\, MA. Buy local\, be local: support the bounty of over 100 booths featuring regional artists\, farmers\, and community organizations; strengthen communities by purchasing locally crafted and grown. Relax and celebrate life with great music\, performance\, spoken word\, and dance on two solar powered stages and throughout the rolling fields and forest. Gain inspiration with over sixty inspiring presentations and activities\, plus exhibitor demos\, and great art and nature activities for kids. Get silly with garlic games galore including the famous raw garlic-eating contest. Travel the garlic globe with celebrated chef demos\, and fill your belly with glorious\, farm fresh and savory cuisine as you relax in the food courts overlooking the festivities. Energize your life with informative workshops in the renewable energy and healing arts tents. Orange is the New Green: trash free (well\, only three bags of garbage for 10\,000 people) with everything else recycled or transformed into fertile compost. All this for an incredible\, affordable family friendly admission: $5.00 per day for adults\, weekend pass $8.00\, kids 12 and under free\, free shuttle and parking too. Celebrate and Be Inspired! Get the whole bulb at: www.garlicandarts.org; the 2013 schedule of exhibitors\, music\, entertainment and games\, chef demos\, renewable energy\, local living and healing arts workshops will be updated by July.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/15th-annual-north-quabbin-garlic-and-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Forster’s Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131004T005839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131004T005839Z
UID:7018-1380978000-1380985200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Edible Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist John Root will lead an edible wild plants walk at Intervale Farm\, 106 South Road in Westhampton. Informational flyers will be distributed and plants will be offered for sale. Free\, all ages welcome; supported by a grant from the Westhampton Cultural Council.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/edible-plant-walk/
LOCATION:Intervale Farm
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131005T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130821T002955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130930T223655Z
UID:6366-1380983400-1380992400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Talk\, Tour and Tasting at Sidehill Farm in Hawley
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA and Franklin Land Trust at Sidehill Farm (makers of the fresh\, delicious yogurt on store shelves all over Massachusetts). Pick apples on your way and bring a picnic.Then join us for an afternoon stroll\, rain or shine\, through their beautiful pastures. Learn how the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program helps farmers and landowners conserve their land. The fall foliage will be at it’s peak\, and the views to Mount Monadnock and across the Deerfield River Valley are spectacular! Please RSVP for this event to judy@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 x19
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/talk-tour-and-tasting-at-sidehill-farm-in-hawley/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131007
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130809T001700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130809T050307Z
UID:6012-1381017600-1381103999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Festival of the Hills
DESCRIPTION:The Conway Festival of the Hills is an annual fall festival Conway\, Massachusetts held the first weekend in October\, rain or shine. Saturday pre-festival events traditionally include a pancake breakfast\, bake sale and community turkey dinner. Sunday features a 10K road race\, arts and crafts exhibits\, live music\, activities for kids\, a parade\, log-splitting and skillet-tossing contests\, and food and wares from local vendors. All proceeds from the Festival go to support scholarships for local high school students. Check out the Festival of the Hills website for a schedule of events.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/festival-of-the-hills/
LOCATION:Festival of the Hills\, Conway\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131007
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130919T005735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130925T004736Z
UID:6782-1381017600-1381103999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Boston Local Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:New England’s largest one-day farmers’ market and premier food event promoting the joys and benefits of eating local food. Produced by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts\, Boston Local Food Festival is a free outdoor festival that features local food vendors\, farmers\, fishermen\, lively chef & DIY demos\, butchering demos\, a seafood throw-down competition\, diverse music and performances\, a family fun zone\, and more. Festival goers learn about the benefits of sustainably grown and produced food\, shop the market\, eat delicious local food\, participate in fun\, educational activities and exhibits\, engage with top local chefs\, and enjoy local music. Themed “Healthy Local Food for All”\, the festival connects Massachusetts and New England eaters of all backgrounds with the abundance of fresh\, nutritious local food choices available close to home. Click here to learn more about the festival\, donate\, or to participate.\nInterested in becoming a vendor? Seeking farmers\, specialty food producers\, and restaurants/chefs. Contact Jessica Boynton for more details: jessica@sbnmass.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/4th-annual-boston-local-food-festival/
LOCATION:The Greenway\, Atlantic Avenue and Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130918T002959Z
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UID:6747-1381339800-1381352400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Valley Bountiful\, Featuring Dash Around The Table
DESCRIPTION:Valley Bountiful is a tantalizing new food event that combines the region’s best culinary delights with the culinary know-how of nationally-acclaimed celebrity chef Jon Ashton. Sample local fare from restaurants\, food vendors and farmers. Sip local wine and spirits\, shop for locally-produced food products and take in a live cooking show with Jon Ashton — all in a fun and festive fall atmopshere. General admission is $25.  VIP tickets are $65 and include a reception at 4:30 p.m. with Jon Ashton and Log Cabin executive chef Mick Corduff\, who will prepare some of Jon’s culinary delights\, using fresh\, local ingredients. Reserved seating for the cooking show included. Tickets limited.  \nThe Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House\n500 Easthampton Road\nHolyoke\, Massachusetts
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/valley-bountiful-featuring-dash-around-the-table/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131003T002528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131003T012100Z
UID:6944-1381429800-1381437000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Dinner Fundraiser at Yard Birds Farm
DESCRIPTION:A collaboration fundraising dinner by Chanterelle To Go at Yard Birds Farm.  A 5 course dinner will feature Mycoterra Farm mushrooms and Copperhead Farm goat.  Proceeds are going to the Boston Children’s Hospital. E-mail us for ticket purchases\, as tickets are limited.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/6944/
LOCATION:Yard Birds Farm\, 77 Adams Rd\, Haydenville
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Yard Birds Farm":MAILTO:contactchanterelle@gmail.com; yardbirds80@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130310T203710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T203710Z
UID:1697-1381572000-1381582800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops 2013: Garlic
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be on the planting\, mulching\, matainence\, storage\, harvest\, as well as what to do about scapes in relation to garlic.  It will also discuss why\, how\, and when to put it to bed as well as review and plan for 2014.  Class size is limited to 10\, $25/class or $100 for the full series.  Space permitting\, no one will be turned away for lack of cash and barter will be considered.  For more information or to register call 978-544-6347 or by email.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-workshops-2013-garlic/
LOCATION:Wildbrowse Farm & Sustainability Center\, 87 Bullard Pasture Rd\, Wendell\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131002T235456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131007T180801Z
UID:6932-1381582800-1381600800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Barleyfest
DESCRIPTION:Come and Celebrate the Harvest with Valley Malt! Summer is busy for anyone growing\, malting or brewing beer and this is our day to sit back and relax. Eat good food\, drink good beer and enjoy our family\, friends and neighbors.Thanks to our generous sponsors\, Barleyfest is free and open to the public with many fun activities for everyone. Horse drawn wagon rides from Muddy Brook Farm\, a bounce house\, horseshoes\, and Antique Tractors. Don’t forget our Open House at Valley Malt from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come a see our malthouse and get a tour. The address is 27 Middle St Hadley\, MA. More details here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-barleyfest/
LOCATION:Young Men’s Club\, 183 East Street\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Malt":MAILTO:andrea@valleymalt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131004T010705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131004T010705Z
UID:7020-1381586400-1381593600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Heirloom Apple Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Russell Powell\, author of America’s Apples\, will be speaking\, signing books\, and sampling apples.  Come taste heirloom varieties that are locally available and learn more about this particular fruit’s history and usage through American culture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/heirloom-apple-tasting/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131017
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130705T183252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130705T183252Z
UID:5110-1381622400-1381967999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2013 North American Biochar Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This symposium is designed for farmers\, foresters\, researchers\, policy makers\, biochar producers and entrepreneurs\, and especially students and citizens who want to learn about biochar as an alternative to fossil fuel-based fertilizers/pesticides and energy. More information and registration information here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2013-north-american-biochar-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131004T005550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131004T005550Z
UID:7015-1381662000-1381672800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Open Farm Sunday at Barstow's Longview Farm
DESCRIPTION:Visit Barstow’s Longview Farm in Hadley to celebrate local\, sustainable dairy farming during Open Farm Sunday.  Learn about “farm to fork” sustainability\, try the “World’s Best Cheddar\,” meet your local dairy farmers (and their cows) and more! If you’ve ever wondered why buying local is important\, visit the farm. Barstow’s Longview Farm are proud member-owners of Cabot Creamery Cooperative. Visitors will experience the family traditions and local flavors that are Cabot cheese\, as guests are invited to meet the farmers\, see their cows\, join in barnyard activities and of course\, sample delicious award-winning Cabot cheese.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/open-farm-sunday-at-barstows-longview-farm/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130919T000256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130925T193352Z
UID:6775-1381863600-1381870800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening – More Than Honey
DESCRIPTION:Please join CISA for a special showing of the film More Than Honey\, co-presented with Amherst Cinema\, that examines the mysterious decline of honeybee colonies around the world in the last 15 years. This will be followed by a panel question and answer session with CISA’s own Local Hero members Dan Conlon of Warm Colors Apiary and Ben Clark of Clarkdale Fruit Farms! Come see this stunning film and hear the panel discussion to learn how bees are impacted locally. Details and tickets here.\n\nDan Conlon has been learning the art of beekeeping for more than forty-five years and owns Warm Colors Apiary (established 2000) with his wife\, Bonita\, in South Deerfield\, Massachusetts. They work as full-time beekeepers to produce honey\, beeswax\, and provide pollination services to Western Massachusetts orchards and farms. Warm Colors maintains 700 to 800 colonies\, each averaging 60-70 pounds of honey per year. Dan raises Queens and keeps a Queen yard that can produce 200- 300 Queens annually.  Please visit their website for further information at www.warmcolorsapiary.com/\n\nBen Clark is a fourth-generation farmer\, co-managing Clarkdale Fruit Farms with his father Tom in Deerfield\, Massachusetts. The fifth generation\, Emerson\, was recently born to Ben and his wife Lori. The farm practices Integrated Pest Management and is committed to sustainable growing practices. The Clarks grow over 100 varieties of apples\, peaches\, pears\, plums\, grapes and cherries. More info on the farm can be found at www.clarkdalefruitfarms.com. Ben also serves as Vice Chair of the CISA board.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-more-than-honey/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131015T195010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131015T195010Z
UID:7123-1382036400-1382043600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Documentary Film: Food For Change
DESCRIPTION:New Film Food For Change Examines Food Co-ops As Political & Economic Movement \nFood For Change\, a feature-length (85 min.) documentary from Home Planet Pictures\, tells the story of the co-op movement in the U.S. through a combination of interviews\, rare archival footage\, and commentary by co-op leaders and historians. The film will have a special pre-showing in Greenfield\, before the world premier in St. Paul\, Minnesota. View the trailer here. Filmmaker Steve Alves will be in attendance. Tickets available through the Garden website or at the door. Proceeds from this showing will go to the co-op’s education and scholarship fund. In presenting food co-operative’s history\, Food for Change features Franklin Community Co-op (Green Fields Market and McCusker’s Market) with interviews of local folks and footage of co-op activities and our local farmers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/documentary-film-food-for-change/
LOCATION:The Greenfield Garden Theater\, 361 Main St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzette Snow-Cobb":MAILTO:suzette@gfm.coop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131019
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130923T214245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130923T214245Z
UID:6808-1382054400-1382140799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Fair Food Business Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:October 18th is the last day to apply for the Fair Food Network’s Fair Food Business Boot Camp\, a three-day intensive program for emerging\, high-potential food system enterprises in the Northeast. The curriculum will include skill-building sessions and applied projects that will offer participants new perspectives on their ventures and guide them in refining their business models. Participants will work with the program facilitators\, FFN staff\, food system leaders\, investors\, and each other to refine and accelerate their ventures. The three-day session will culminate with a pitch session in which entrepreneurs will present their plans to a panel of investors and compete for an award of up to $10\,000 in consulting services.  For more information on this event\, click here. The program will be hosted by Babson College’s Food Sol in Wellesley\, MA from December 2nd – December 4th\, 2013.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/deadline-for-fair-food-business-boot-camp/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130925T234630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130925T235214Z
UID:6849-1382171400-1382182200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Walk at Bear Swamp Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Join John Green\, a Hitchcock Center naturalist\, for a beautiful foliage walk through Bear Swamp Orchard. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. Guided tour is $15 for Hitchcock Center members\, $20 for non-members. Registration is required. Space is limited.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fall-foliage-walk-at-bear-swamp-orchards/
LOCATION:Bear Swamp Orchards\, Ashfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131015T225933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131015T230150Z
UID:7148-1382173200-1382194800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Garden Skills Workshops & Demonstrations for School Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom is sponsoring an educational day of workshops and demonstrations. Learn a variety of new skills that will help you with your school gardening efforts. The day will host twelve workshops and demonstration\, including digging garden beds\, constructing raised beds\, gardening in containers\, seeding and saving seeds\, mulching\, tree planting\, herbs and more. Free an open to educators\, school gardeners\, garden volunteers and the public. Bring your own lunch. For those teachers who would like Professional Development certification there is a $20 fee. Ten Professional Development Points are provided to teachers with accompanying school gardening or classroom activity. Registration is required. Click here for more information\, and how to register. This educational event is supported in part with funds from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and with sponsorship support from New England Small Farm Institute.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/day-of-garden-skills-workshops-demonstrations-for-the-school-garden/
LOCATION:New England Small Farm Institute\, 275 Jackson St\, Belchertown
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131019T183000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131003T000258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131003T003216Z
UID:6937-1382196600-1382207400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mineral Hills Winery Third Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Come help us celebrate three great years of winemaking! Back by popular demand music by “City View” (a sixties cover band). There will be food for sale provided by “Just Doggin It” and provided by Mineral Hills Winery (cheese crackers with veggies or fruit platters). Wine will also be sold by the glass. Bring your lawn chairs and your dancing shoes. If possible please car pool so we can provide on site parking for all. **Tickets for the event will be limited. There may not be tickets available at the door on the day of the event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mineral-hills-winery-third-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Mineral Hills Winery\,  592 Sylvester Road\, Florence
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mineral Hills Winery":MAILTO:godard@godardfarm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130926T225802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130926T225802Z
UID:6858-1382203800-1382211000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Chef Warren Leigh of Hydrangea Catering brings seasonal flavors to Red Fire Farm’s Granby location! Arrival for dinner begins at 5:30 pm\, featuring an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and beverages crafted using farm fresh ingredients. There will be farm and farm stand tours\, along with some discussion on the state of the farm. Dinner service begins at 6:15 pm\, menu to be determined and this is part of the surprise and adventure! Service should be about 1.5 to 2 hours. Red Fire Farm has been growing with certified organic practices since they started in 2001. The farm produces a wide diversity of vegetables\, flowers\, fruit\, and a high quality selection of vegetable and bedding plant flowers for your home garden in the spring.  Parking is available in the Brown Ellison Park next to the farm.  Please dress appropriately\, the dinner is in the barn on the farm\, we will be “outside” warm clothing strongly encouraged. To order tickets\, please email Chef Warren Leigh\, more information available here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farm-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Chef Warren Leigh":MAILTO:warren.leigh@hydrangeacatering.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131021
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130923T212908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130923T212916Z
UID:6806-1382227200-1382313599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual 5K for Farmland & Farmer’s Market Festival
DESCRIPTION:The USATF-sanctioned 5K running route takes you through the scenic farmlands of the Great Meadow in Hadley\, and a 2-mile walking route offers a bird’s eye view of the Connecticut River. Each year\, more than 500 participants join us to run or walk in support of farmland conservation. This year promises to be better than ever\, with more activities for kids\, more unique local vendors at our Farmers Market\, and more ways for your run or walk to help save critical farmland in the Valley! Race starts from Hadley’s West St Common.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5th-annual-5k-for-farmland-farmers-market-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130930T235320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130930T235418Z
UID:6899-1382266800-1382274000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Day at Clarkdale Fruit Farms
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch\, buy some cider and learn different techniques for preserving apples including applesauce\, apple cider vinegar and using a solar dryer.  Sunday\, October 20\, from 11:00am to 1:00pm   303 Upper Road\, Deerfield
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-day-at-clarkdale-fruit-farms/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131020T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131010T235842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T145500Z
UID:7096-1382279400-1382286600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety Modernization Act Discussion and Letter-Writing Events
DESCRIPTION:Come to Green Fields Market at 144 Main St. in Greenfield to attend a Food Safety Modernization Act discussion and letter-writing party. The discussion and letter writing will take place in the upstairs meeting room. Some supplies will be available\, but bring your own letter-writing materials if you can! \nCan’t make it to that one? Check out Just Roots Fall Festival\, Oct. 27\, 2-6pm. FSMA discussion and letter-writing party starts @ 4pm. It will be held at Just Roots (Greenfield Community Farm) at 34 Glenbrook Dr. in Greenfield. Visit Just Roots for more details (413) 376-8333.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fsma-discussion-and-letter-writing-events/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131025
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130507T215937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130507T220126Z
UID:4033-1382572800-1382659199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Day!
DESCRIPTION:Food Day is a national campaign for healthy\, affordable\, and fairly produced food\, and it’s back and stronger than ever! Food Day will take place on October 24\, 2013 and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will spearhead statewide organizing and we’re beginning our organizing with you! \nLast year\, Massachusetts led the country with the number of events (over 500). We were blown away by the level of engagement and diversity of varied activities throughout Massachusetts\, including community potlucks\, food drives\, compelling food discussions and forums held at universities\, as well as activities held at schools\, and official proclamations by Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino. \nCheck out our newly released Food Day 2012 Report for highlights of what was accomplished here in Massachusetts and around the country. The report has many ideas to share and/or borrow! \nClick here to visit the Food Day website for updates!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/4033/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131015T213803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131015T213803Z
UID:7142-1382727600-1382734800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2013 Pioneer Valley Transition Towns Film Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Come explore concepts like: equality\, self-help\, valuing resources\, supporting locally produced\, community building\, green marketing\, diversity\, and celebration will be woven through ten short films. Local documentarian Rawn Fulton will be the MC for this event\, and prizes will be given out for the top three short films in the competitive category. You can join film producers after enjoying the selections for a meet and greet session during which you can ask questions and provide feedback.  Join us for a fun night out while building community and learning new things about the region that you call home.  It is often in our own backyards that we discover the riches which we deemed to only be available in distant and far removed lands. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2013-pioneer-valley-transition-towns-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott MacPherson":MAILTO:Scott@gctv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130801T222754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130801T223203Z
UID:5894-1382781600-1382796000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solidarity Saturday Tour and Harvest Market
DESCRIPTION:It begins with an engaging tour with founders Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib at 10am. \nVisitors can experience and learn about Seeds of Solidarity’s solar greenhouses\, no-till cardboard methods for abundant low maintenance gardens\, solar electric and hot water systems\, energy efficient buildings\, and educational programs that Grow Food Everywhere. \nThere is no cost or pre-registration\, but donations to support Seeds of Solidarity’s youth and community programs are appreciated. \nAfter the tour\, visitors stay and enjoy a potluck lunch while chatting around Seeds of Solidarity solar powered farm stand. \nFor more info\, check out the Seeds of Solidarity website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solidarity-saturday-tour-and-harvest-market/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131104
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130912T203225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130912T203244Z
UID:6683-1383264000-1383523199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Get the can-do-spirit: jams\, jellies\, pickles\, butters\, and more!
DESCRIPTION:Make apple mint jelly\, pear vanilla jam\, quince chutney\, apple butter\, apple rosemary jam\, and pickled Asian pears like a pro! Marissa McClellan is author of the bestselling Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round and a popular blogger on her Food in Jars site\, selected as one of Saveur magazine’s “sites we love\,” where she writes on the subject of canning and preserving. She grew up in Oregon\, learned from her mother to can local blueberries\, blackberries\, and apples\, and brings her expertise and love for canning to workshops nationwide. Click Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/get-the-can-do-spirit-jams-jellies-pickles-butters-and-more/
LOCATION:Rowe Camp and Conference Center
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131104
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20130919T011628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130919T011628Z
UID:6785-1383350400-1383523199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual Franklin County CiderDays
DESCRIPTION:CiderDays is a community event celebrating all things apples in Franklin County\, Massachusetts. 2013 marks the 19th year of this event and there will be two days (November 2nd and 3th) of orchard tours\, cidermaking and tastings\, workshops and much more. This is for all who love apples\, fresh or hard cider\, apple cuisine\, apple orchards or just being in New England in the fall. There is a charge for some of the activities but there is no admission for many of the activities at local orchards or for the workshops or Marketplace at the Shelburne Buckland Community Center in Shelburne Falls (from 10 AM – 5 PM on Saturday). Tickets for the various tasting salons are available online.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/19th-annual-franklin-county-ciderdays/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131104
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131031T183739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131031T183739Z
UID:7420-1383350400-1383523199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Fiber Festival of New England
DESCRIPTION:This is the Massachusetts fiber event of the year! Vendors selling felt\, yarn\, roving\, fleece\, and all manner of fiber products\, including a number of Local Hero farmers. Demonstrations\, workshops\, a fashion show — fun for fiber artists\, hobbyists\, and holiday shoppers alike! More details here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-fiber-festival-of-new-england/
LOCATION:Eastern States Exposition\, West Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T161954
CREATED:20131023T003202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131023T003944Z
UID:7340-1383386400-1383393600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:GTC Harvest Celebration and Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join Gardening in the Community youth\, staff and board members for an autumn morning full of homemade pancakes\, music\, raffles\, celebration and fun at Alden Baptist Church in Springfield. We’ve had a bountiful growing season full of good food\, youth leadership development\, and community support.  Come join us to celebrate the harvest and cultivate together the values\, connections and vision that we share and that keep us growing stronger! Space is limited\, so get your tickets in advance. All are welcome. Pancake Breakfast Menu:  GTC’s famous “harvest” pancakes\, real maple syrup\, local honey\, homemade apple butter\, homemade whipped cream\, and more!  New this year:  banana pancakes (made with fair trade bananas) and a cider press where you can try your hand at making cider from local apples.  Hot drinks and orange juice too.  All delicious and as locally sourced as possible!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gtc-harvest-celebration-and-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Alden Baptist Church in Springfield\, 649 State St.\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Gabriella della Croce":MAILTO:gabriella@gardeningthecommunity.org
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