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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:20260527T171617
CREATED:20131002T235456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131007T180801Z
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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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
CREATED:20130705T183252Z
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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:20260527T171617
CREATED:20131004T005550Z
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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:20260527T171617
CREATED:20130919T000256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130925T193352Z
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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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131104
DTSTAMP:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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:20260527T171617
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131103T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T171617
CREATED:20131016T230945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131031T223911Z
UID:7225-1383494400-1383501600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Root\, Hog or Die Film Showing
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA\, WGBY\, and local land trusts at the Academy of Music for a showing of a recently remastered classic 1973 film documenting the lives of local farmers of yesteryear. Following the film is a panel discussion with present-day farmers Cliff Hatch of Upinngil Farm (Gill)\, David Fisher of Natural Roots (Conway)\, Chip Hager of Hager’s Farm (Shelburne)\, and Sarah Voiland of Red Fire Farm (Montague & Granby)\, as well as CISA staffer Margaret Christie. Purchase tickets here or at the Academy of Music box office. Don’t forget about the time change!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/root-hog-or-die-film-showing/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260527T171617
CREATED:20130916T220906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130916T220906Z
UID:6716-1383555600-1383586200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Profitability: Season Extension and Marketing for the Small Farm
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Michael Kilpatrick\, farm manager at Kilpatrick Family Farm.\nRegistration cost (potluck lunch): Register online or by mail by Oct. 21: $65 Member; $81 Non-member\nDescription: Michael Kilpatrick offers a full day seminar on realizing the dream of a profitable small farm. Practical content addresses the infrastructure and economics of year-round farming\, farm systems for profitable field production\, season extension for producing greens\, overwinterring crops for super early spring harvest\, marketing the farm and telling your story\, and using different marketing channels to increase farm profits. Find a seminar outline and relevant links here.  \nFor more info\, contact Ben Grosscup at 413-658-5374 or email ben.grosscup@nofamass.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-profitability-season-extension-and-marketing-for-the-small-farm/
LOCATION:Barre Congregational Church\, 30 Park Street\, Barre\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T171617
CREATED:20131105T010448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131105T010608Z
UID:7454-1383850800-1383858000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fifty Shades of Local: the impact of the local food movement in the Valley
DESCRIPTION:What do we mean when we say “buy local?” Or why would we choose to eat from a “sustainable table?” What IS the local food movement? Do the choices we make on where to put our dollars have a REAL impact on individuals and the greater community in which we live? Join us for a panel discussion on this engaging topic with panelists: John Gerber\, UMASS Stockbridge School; Cate Elliot\, UMASS Student Farming Enterprise; Hannah Elliot\, Not Bread Alone; Phil Korman\, Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture; Pete Solis\, Mockingbird Farm **Sweet and savory pizza topped with ingredients from the Student Farm will be available before the panel from 5:30-7:00.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fifty-shades-of-local/
LOCATION:UMASS Honors College Events Hall\, Amherst 
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T171617
CREATED:20131106T223942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131106T223942Z
UID:7492-1384016400-1384027200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm to Table Dinner & Hearthside Cooking Hartman's Herb Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hearthside Demonstration! Chicken on a String Baked Apples and More!\nBy Reservation Only \nHartman’s will be hosting a dinner using the fresh vegetables and herbs that we grow on the farm as well as some of our own naturally raised pork. Taste what a difference it is to eat your own fresh meats and vegetables from the farm. We will also serve our own homemade goat cheese for you to sample. Sample our fresh pesto made from our basil . This is a great time to celebrate the fall harvest and all that it has to offer. Local Beef will be served for an all-around fresh and fantastic meal! Wine and beer will be for sale. See below for the menu: \nAppetizers:\nPesto Shells\, Goat Cheese\,\nHam Kebobs\nSalad & Biscuits \nEntrees:\nRoast Stuffed Pork\, Grilled Beef Tips\, Butternut Ravioli \nSides:\nRoasted Butternut\, Parsnips\, Sweet Potatoes\nKale & Broccoli\nRoasted Herb Potatoes \nDessert using fresh local Apples! (Apple Bavarian Torte)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-hearthside-cooking-hartmans-herb-farm/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T171617
CREATED:20130912T202915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130925T004824Z
UID:6681-1384099200-1384106400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Strolling of the Heifers presents: A Celebration of Vermont’s Organic Farming Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Includes a CSA showcase. Admission free — suggested donation $5. Information: www.strollingoftheheifers.com; 802-380-0226.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strolling-of-the-heifers-presents-a-celebration-of-vermonts-organic-farming-pioneers/
LOCATION:Latchis Theater\, 48 Main St\, Brattleboro
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T171617
CREATED:20130912T202413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131105T210436Z
UID:6679-1384250400-1384268400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:BFN/Mass Fall Forum 2013
DESCRIPTION:The Beginning Farmer Network of Massachusetts is holding its second annual Fall Forum on November 12. This free networking event will be a chance to meet other farmers\, farm service providers\, and engaged food system advocates who are concerned with beginning farmers’ livelihood and success in Massachusetts. We’ll get a chance to meet each other\, talk about hot-button issues\, identify gaps in resources\, and collaborate to ensure beginning farmer success. The BFN/Mass Fall Forum is free and open to all. Get more information here\, and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bfnmass-fall-forum-2013/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T171617
CREATED:20131105T232059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131105T232225Z
UID:7479-1384437600-1384444800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Reaching Your Goals: An Introduction to Estate Planning and Land Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Creating a plan for the future of your land can be an overwhelming process. Come to either of these workshops for an overview of essential estate planning tools that help you accomplish your goals\, whether they are minimizing taxes\, passing the land on to the next generation\, or keeping it open and undeveloped in the future. An experienced local estate planning attorney will be on hand to answer your questions\, and we’ll hear from local landowners who have put a plan for their land in place. Hearty refreshments will be served. Please reserve your seat in advance by contacting Wendy Ferris at 413.625.9151 x111. See more on our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/reaching-your-goals-an-introduction-to-estate-planning-and-land-conservation/
LOCATION:Sheep Hill\, 671 Cold Spring Rd\, Williamstown
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131117
DTSTAMP:20260527T171617
CREATED:20131113T001537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131113T001537Z
UID:7553-1384560000-1384646399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Beekeeper’s Fall meeting – this coming Saturday.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Annual fall meeting of the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association and Honey and Wax Show (visit www.massbee.org for rules)! MBA meetings are open to all beekeepers – non-members are welcome to attend. Pre-registration for lunch is required – walk in participants are welcome without pre-registration. There is a silent auction and door prizes to be announced during the afternoon break. Visit the MBA website for more information and the complete schedule. \nREGISTRATION: is Free to all MBA members. Non-members will be charged the price of membership and the 2014 meetings will be free. Registration begins at 8 AM. \nLUNCH: is $12.00 – if you have not registered for lunch please contact Dan Conlon we will reserve a lunch ticket for you – please pay when you get to the meeting on Saturday. Lunch will be catered by the King Phillip Restaurant. \nWHO: Speakers include; Kim Flottum – Book Author and Editor of Bee Culture Magazine\, and Larry Connor PhD – Author and owner of the Wic Waw Press. They will be available for book signing.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-beekeepers-fall-meeting-this-coming-saturday/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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