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SUMMARY:Radical Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:This is a basic-level\, hands-on workshop by Gill farmer Danny Botkin\, on growing food “around-the-calendar” in mercurial New England weather.\n\nSuccess in “off-season” gardening\, like many things\, is possibly half “mental”. Hence\, if we wish to expand our “food harvesting window” we might first expand our beliefs and understanding of what’s possible in winter\, without resorting to expensive\, unsustainable fossil fuels. Utilizing\, instead\, cold-hardy food crops\, herbs and flowers\, plus cheap\, common\, and free resources available to any backyarder\, LDF teaches a simple\, pragmatic approach to the winter growing equation.\n\nWe’ll describe and demonstration various low-cost “crop covering” apparatus\, useful in propagating cold weather greens\, alliums\, roots and salad\, as well as techniques for “scheduling”\, “hardening” and “insulating” outdoor plants\, as well. We’ll also demonstrate how to bend 10′ steel conduit (EMT) pipes into cheap\, sturdy\, permanent “hoops” to assemble versatile\, crop-protecting\, low-tunnels… (Participants may return to LDF\, later\, to bend their own pipes into hoops using our jig).\n\nWe will also tour and observe the active\, winter greenhouse (high and low) tunnels at Laughing Dog. The workshop concludes with farm snacks and Q and A around the kitchen cookstove.\n\nSuggested donation: $25-35. No one turned away for lack of funds.\nRSVP appreciated!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/radical-season-extension/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131126T185434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131126T190022Z
UID:7767-1385805600-1385910000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Craigieburn Open Farm Days
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Nov. 30th\, Sunday\, Dec. 1st\, Saturday Dec. 7th\, Sunday Dec. 8th \n\nOnce again\, it’s time for the annual Open Farm and Holiday Sale at Craigieburn Farm alpacas.  This is our 8th year in hosting our holiday event\, and the support we have received from Shutesbury and our neighboring communities is heart-warming.\n\nIn the spirit of the holiday season\, we invite you and your family to visit our farm\, sip cider\, enjoy some holiday shopping and meet the beautiful and whimsical creatures that provide us with cloud-soft and super-insulting fiber.  Our selection of products include sweaters\, shawls\, jackets\, throws\, hats\, socks\, gloves\, yarns\, roving\, and soft\, cuddly teddy bears.\n\nVisit our website or call 413-253-4485 for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/craigieburn-open-farm-days/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131207
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131004T003459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131004T004030Z
UID:7007-1386115200-1386374399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:National Young Farmers: Reviving the Culture of Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Every December\, over 250 beginning farmers from across the United States gather at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture to learn from agricultural luminaries\, peers\, and advocacy organizations at the National Young Farmers Conference: Reviving the Culture of Agriculture. On December 4-6\, 2013\, Stone Barns Center will host the 6th annual National Young Farmers Conference\, providing participants with access to inspiring keynotes and more than 60 unique workshops that address soil science\, technical skills\, agricultural policy\, farm business management\, marketing\, and more.  This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Wendell Berry\, poet\, author\, essayist and farmer\, and Mary Berry\, Executive Director of The Berry Center. Information is also available on the Stone Barns Center website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/national-young-farmers-reviving-the-culture-of-agriculture/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Stone Barns Center":MAILTO:yfc@stonebarnscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131119T213449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131119T214847Z
UID:7631-1386172800-1386178200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Industrial Agriculture and GMOs
DESCRIPTION:Join GreenWork and our guest speakers Jack Kittredge\, Policy Director from the Northeast Organic Farming Association and Ridge Shinn of Raising Beef for Human Health and the Global Environment for a discussion of how Industrial Agriculture\, GMOs relate to the green economy movement and the Pioneer Valley. Visit GreenWork online or visit our facebook page or twitter for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/industrial-agriculture-and-gmos/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131208
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131003T005940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131115T022917Z
UID:6956-1386288000-1386460799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New England Farmers Union 2013 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEFU invites you to our fourth annual convention. Join us and bring a friend. All are welcome! As part of this annual meeting\, we will consider additions and revisions to our Policy Book\, which is our road map to increasing the economic viability of family farms and fisheries right here in New England. Every member of the New England Farmers Union has a voice in setting the policy positions that guide our work. We invite you to submit your own additions or revisions using this form. Our Policy Committee will review all submissions and decide which will be brought forward for discussion and a vote by the membership at the annual meeting. As a grassroots and member-driven organization\, NEFU counts on our members to help shape our policies. Please take the time to review the policies and principles that drive us; then come to our annual meeting and join the conversation! RSVP for this event by Dec 3rd here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-england-farmers-union-2013-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Newport Marriott\, America's Cup Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="New England Farmer's Union":MAILTO:info@newenglandfarmersunion.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131208
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131127T182018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131127T183751Z
UID:7779-1386374400-1386460799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:MDAR: Western Mass Winter Ag Commission Gathering
DESCRIPTION:WESTERN MASS WINTER AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION GATHERING \nHancock Shaker Village – Saturday\, December 7\, 2013 \n(REGISTRATION FORM below or online) \n  \nAGENDA \n8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Coffee\n\n9:00 – 9:15 Welcome\n\n9:15 – 9:30 Mass Association of Agricultural Commissions (MAAC) – Dick Ward\, President: the evolving role of AgComs\, what MAAC can do for local AgComs\, upcoming issues\, other events\n\n9:30 – 11:00 Roundtable: how can AgComs stay active & engaged – new members\, challenges and problems\, work plans\, accomplishments of AgComs around the state (Kathy Orlando\, moderator)\n\n11:00 – 11:50 Morning Panel: Land Access\, Farmland Protection\, Farm Profitability\, and Keep Berkshires Farming – Melissa Adams\, Glynwood & MDAR; Kathy Ruhf\, Land For Good; Rick Chandler\, MDAR; Amy Kacala\, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission; Kathy Orlando\, Sheffield Land Trust & MAAC; Barbara Zheutlin\, Berkshire Grown.\n\n11:50 to 12:40: Farm Business Principles and Opportunities and Farm Transfer Planning – Rick Chandler & Melissa Adams\, MDAR; Kathy Ruhf\, Land For Good.\n\n12:00-12:45 Buffet Lunch\, Informal Discussion (& report by Lisa Damon\, Farm to School Project)\n\n1:00 – 3:00 Afternoon Panel and Roundtable – Nuisance Complaints / Best Management Practices vs “Normal” Practices / Other Current Legal Issues – Frank DiLuna\, Murtha Cullina; Brad Mitchell\, Mass Farm Bureau Federation; Bob Ritchie\, former MDAR General Counsel\n\n3:00 Conference Adjourns\n\nSponsors: Mass Association of Ag Commissions\, MDAR\, USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)\, CISA\, Conservation Districts\, Mass Farm Bureau\, American Farmland Trust\, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission\, Franklin Land Trust\, Franklin Council of Governments\, Keep Berkshires Farming\, Berkshire Grown \nREGISTRATION FORM – 2013-14 Western MA AgCom Gatherings \n\n(    ) Dec 7 HancockShakerVillage\n\n  \nName __________________________________            Town ____________________\n\nMailing Address_____________________________________________________\n\nZip _________________\n\nPhone _____________________________\n\nEmail Address _________________________________\n\nAgCom Member (  ) Yes  (  ) No                   $15 Registration Fee Enclosed   (  ) Yes\n\nPlease make checks payable to “CISA.” We encourage all to register by Dec 2 for Hancock and by Jan 6 for Northampton so we can get an accurate lunch count.\n\nSend to:  CISA\, One Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA 01373\, Jennifer@buylocalfood.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdar-western-mass-winter-ag-commission-gathering/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131204T195428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131204T200744Z
UID:7844-1386511200-1386514800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Heifer International Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to come to Sheep & Shawl to hear a talk about Heifer International. Learn how you can help end hunger and poverty with the gift of animals. Watch short videos showing how sheep and 25 other animals improve lives. Instead of typical holiday gift giving\, how about alternative giving? Ginny Gray from Heifer will present. Free refreshments. See more at the Sheep & Shawl website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/heifer-international-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Tibetan Plaza Rtes 5/10\, 265 Greenfield Rd \, South Deerfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131202T195736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131202T225926Z
UID:7818-1386923400-1386936000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:A Workshop for Sustainable Soil Management on Organic Vegetable Farms
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ryan Voiland (Red Fire Farm)\, Nancy Hanson (Hampshire College Farm)\, Sandy Bell (University of Connecticut)\, and Beth Hooker (Hampshire College) for an informative and interactive workshop on Friday\, December 13\, 2013.\n\nThis workshop\, second in a series\, is designed for participants to share experiences and learn about practices aimed to promote optimal soil health. We will identify factors that contribute to soil nutrient problems\, discuss the role of soil testing in promoting soil health\, identify ways to address problems and promote practices that increase soil health\, and identify next steps to achieve and maintain optimal soil health on participants’ farms.\n\nThis workshop is funded by a Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant. Ultimately\, the research will inform our goal of creating a unified\, regional approach to promoting sustainable soil health on organic vegetable farms.\n\nPlease register by clicking here (it is free\, but we would like to know how many people are coming) or email bhooker@hampshire.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-workshop-for-sustainable-soil-management-on-organic-vegetable-farms-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131204T203145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131204T203145Z
UID:7856-1387026000-1387036800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Campaign for Affordable Farms: Open House at Red Fire Farm
DESCRIPTION:Visit the farm for hot chocolate and hot cider and learn about the Mount Grace Land Trust’s Campaign for Affordable Farms and Red Fire Farm’s plans for the future. The event is to celebrate the successful $400\,000 capital campaign in partnership with Red Fire Farm in May of 2012. Through generous support\, Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust has met the initial goal to purchase 122 acres of farm land on the Connecticut River! Red Fire Farm and Mount Grace are now actively working out the lease agreement and legal details of the land transfer.  The partners expect to transfer the land this Spring and the Trust is still accepting contributions to cover the anticipated legal and land stewardship costs of the project. With the first phase of the project now complete\, farmers Ryan and Sarah Voiland and Mount Grace invite the public to a celebration of the farm from 1-4pm on Saturday\, December 14 at 184 Meadow Road in Montague. Visit here to rsvp!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/campaign-for-affordable-farms-open-house-at-red-fire-farm/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131204T184229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131204T184229Z
UID:7840-1387126800-1387137600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:OUT HERE: Queer Farmer Film Project & My Gay Banjo
DESCRIPTION:HomoPromo’s Reel Queer Movie Series presents a very special queer farmer-themed evening. OUT HERE: Queer Farmer Film Project\, with director Jonah Mossberg and My Gay Banjo live acoustic set!! Contact homopromovt@gmail.com with questions or for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/out-here-queer-farmer-film-project-my-gay-banjo/
LOCATION:The Root Social Justice Center\, 28 Williams St\,  Brattleboro
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140111
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20130919T004902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130919T004902Z
UID:6779-1389052800-1389398399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Better Process Control School
DESCRIPTION:January 7-10\, 2014\, University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus Center\nThe Better Process Control School (BPCS) certifies supervisors of thermal processing systems\, acidification\, and container closure evaluation programs for low-acid and acidified canned foods. Each processor of low-acid or acidified foods must operate with a certified supervisor on hand at all times during processing. This school satisfies the training requirements specified in both the FDA and USDA regulations. Instructors for this school are drawn from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\, the University of Massachusetts\, and industry. \nEarly bird rates available until November 29th. SRA Registration fee $700\, Professional Registration fee $800\, click here for registration and additional information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/better-process-control-school-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140112
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131017T185413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131017T185413Z
UID:7244-1389398400-1389484799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:27th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference with keynoter Mark Shepard
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Winter Conference will offer a diverse line-up of more than 60 workshops\, exhibits by numerous regional vendors\, an all-day seminar (see seminar details below) and keynote by Restoration Agriculture author\, Mark Shepard. The children’s conference (for ages 3-12) provides a lively\, interactive way for your kids to get educated. Workshop proposals are still being accepted for the 2014 Winter Conference. Scholarships are available for beginning farmers (who have been farming for fewer for 10 years); you must be a NOFA/Mass member to receive a scholarship\, click here to become a member. Find more information on workshops and how to register by going to the NOFA/Mass website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/27th-annual-nofamass-winter-conference-with-keynoter-mark-shepard/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Cathleen O'Keefe":MAILTO:wc@nofamass.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140112
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131127T184328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131205T025245Z
UID:7782-1389398400-1389484799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:MDAR: Western Mass Winter Ag Commission Gathering #2
DESCRIPTION:WESTERN MASS WINTER AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION GATHERING #2\n Smith Vocational School\, Northampton – Saturday\, January 11\, 2014\n Snow Date January 18 (for last-minute weather update\, 413-695-4627) \nPlease RSVP by January 6\, 2014 \nAGENDA \n\n\n8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Coffee \n9:00 – 9:10 Welcome \n9:10 – 9:20 Mass Association of Agricultural Commissions (MAAC) – Dick Ward\, President:\nwhat MAAC can do for local AgComs\, upcoming issues\, other conferences & events \n9:20 – 11:00 Roundtable: how can AgComs stay active & engaged – new members\, challenges and problems\, work plans\, accomplishments of AgComs around the state\, examples of AgCom successes and projects (moderator Phil Korman\, CISA) \n11:00 – 11:30 and 11:45 to 12:15 Morning Workshops\n* Farm Transfer Issues – Passing farmland to new farmers – Kathy Ruhf\, Land For Good\n* Farm business principles and opportunities – Rick Chandler & Melissa Adams\, MDAR \n12:15-1:00 Buffet Lunch (local produce thanks to Smith Voke Culinary Shop)\, Informal Discussion (& report by Lisa Damon\, Farm to School Project) and Vendor Exhibits \n1:00 – 1:55 and 2:05 – 3:00 Afternoon Workshops\n* Farmland protection options (APRs\, CRs\, CH61A\, other; town planning for farmland protection) – Rich Hubbard\, Franklin Land Trust; Kristin DeBoer\, Kestrel Land Trust\n* Nuisance Complaints / Best Management Practices vs Normal Practices / Current Farm Legal Issues – Frank DiLuna\, Murtha Cullina; Brad Mitchell\, Mass Farm Bureau Federation; Bob Ritchie\, former MDAR General Counsel \n3:00 Conference Adjourns \nSponsors: Mass Association of Ag Commissions\, MDAR\, CISA\, Conservation Districts\, Mass Farm Bureau\, American Farmland Trust\, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission\, Franklin Land Trust\, Franklin Council of Governments\, Northampton Agricultural Commission\, Keep Farming Northampton\, Kestrel Land Trust\, Forever Farmland \nREGISTRATION FORM – 2013-14 Western MA AgCom Gatherings \nVillage          (    ) Jan 11 Smith Vocational School\, Northampton \nName __________________________________            Town ____________________ \nMailing Address_____________________________________________________ \nZip _________________ \nPhone _____________________________ \nEmail Address _________________________________ \nAgCom Member (  ) Yes  (  ) No                   $15 Registration Fee Enclosed   (  ) Yes \nPlease make checks payable to “CISA.” We encourage all to register by Dec 2 for Hancock and by Jan 6 for Northampton so we can get an accurate lunch count.  \nSend to:  CISA\, One Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA 01373\, Jennifer@buylocalfood.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdar-western-mass-winter-ag-commission-gathering-2/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140118
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131113T020425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131113T020425Z
UID:7564-1389484800-1390003199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seed School at Hampshire College
DESCRIPTION:Seed School is a groundbreaking\, six-day educational course that trains people from all walks of life to build local seed systems rooted in the ancient tradition of seed saving. Students walk away from this innovative learning experience with the knowledge and inspiration to start their own independent seed initiatives\, such as community seed libraries and exchanges\, seed growers cooperatives\, heirloom seed businesses\, and participatory plant breeding projects.\n\nSeed School is designed to offer a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the science\, business\, and craft of seeds. Appropriate for teens and adults at all skill levels\, this course is for gardeners\, farmers\, chefs\, entrepreneurs\, NGOs\, activists\, policymakers and anyone interested in turning the tide on the industrialization of our food system. Register on the Native Seeds/SEARCH website.\n\nEarly bird discount: $600 by December 13th Tuition after December 13th: $700 Deposit to reserve a spot: $200 Partial scholarships are available for participants in under served communities and with limited income. Contact: belle@nativeseeds.org to apply or for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-school-at-hampshire-college/
LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst 
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131211T205000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131211T205000Z
UID:8005-1389513600-1389546000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Scaling Up: Farmer to Farmer Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Starting this January\, Scaling Up will bring together a group of 6-18 farmers with about 4 -7 years of experience who are seeking to grow their operations and plan for long-term viability. Participants convene for a series of two-day sessions hosted at the Copake Agricultural Center in Copake\, NY\, in which they will refine business and production plans and learn from fellow farmers and educators.\n\nParticipating farmers will deepen their knowledge of the following topics related to scaling up their operations: Business Planning\, Administrative Skills\, Marketing & Distribution\, Leadership\, Soil Fertility\, Land Acquisition Planning\, Equipment\, and Production Systems. Participants can choose between tracks for livestock or vegetable production. Participant interest will guide the curriculum and activities.\n\nParticipants will:\n• Assess their current operations for challenges and opportunities.\n• Gain the management skills needed to successfully manage their growing business\n• Refine and peer-review written plans for marketing\, production\, and finances.\n• Emerge with updated business plans.\n• Receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the program.\nFormat:\n\nFarmers will gather for ten two-day sessions at the beginning of each month from January 2014 to April 2014\, pause for the growing season\, then reconvene October 2014 to March 2015. On-farm lodging and local food meals will be provided by the Center. Group preference will determine exact scheduling.\n\nSessions will include time the classroom\, hands-on activities\, and peer-to-peer exchange. Farmers and educators will lead presentations and activities\, and participants will break into groups for discussions and projects. The new Copake Agricultural Center’s 194 acres will act as stage for in-field learning\, through field walks\, facility tours\, and shop demonstrations. The sessions include ample time for meeting with fellow farmers.\n\nEnrollment:\nFor this pilot year\, program costs are $1000 for ten sessions\, lodging\, and all meals. Tuition reduction is available through a work-study arrangement. To set up a work-study arrangement\, contact bob@nefarmaccess.com.\n\nTo apply\, fill out our online application\, or visit our website\, http://www.nefarmaccess.com/scaling-up.html.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/scaling-up-farmer-to-farmer-skill-building/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20140106T200540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140106T200812Z
UID:8585-1389808800-1389823200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Good Stock Cookbook Dinner With Chef Sanford D'Amato
DESCRIPTION:Join The Blue Heron Restaurant and Chef Sanford D’Amato for a 6-course meal featuring dishes from Chef D’Amato’s new cookbook/memoir\,Good Stock: Life on a Low Simmer. The evening will also feature a talk and book signing with the author. Call 413-665-2102 or email for reservations. \nMenu \n\nMaine Crab Ceviche with Chinese Sausage \nCandied Serrano Orange Garlic Dressing \n\nFermented Black Bean Clams \nSpicy Salami\, Ginger\, Sticky Jasmine Rice \n\nGaram Masala Spiced Kohlrabi Soup \nTamarind Glazed Almonds \n\nSeared Bass \nGreen Papaya Salad\, Green Curry Broth \n\nHunan Spice Crusted BBQ Ribs \nSesame Scallion Mashed Parsnips\, Baby Bok Choy \n\nLemon Curd Meringue
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/good-stock-cookbook-dinner-with-chef-sanford-damato/
LOCATION:The Blue Heron Restaurant\, 112 North Main Street\, Route 47 North\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140116T103000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131218T210959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131218T210959Z
UID:8096-1389861000-1389868200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:EOS Foundation: Breakfast in the Classroom Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:The Eos Foundation invites school officials and teachers to a conversation about Massachusetts districts that are leading the state’s breakfast in the classroom movement\, to discuss our Nourishing Kids Initiative grant opportunity which funds universal free (UF)\, after-the-bell (ATB)\, breakfast in the classroom (BIC) programs across the state. In school year 2014-2015\, single-year grant awards up to $12\,500 will be made to eligible schools (district and charter public schools)\, and school districts have the opportunity to apply for larger multi-year grants. The RFP will be available on January 13\, 2014. To learn more about Eos’ Nourishing Kids Initiative\, visit them here.  If you’re interested in attending\, please RSVP to Bonita Oehlke or by phone\, at 508-430-8130.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/eos-foundation-breakfast-in-the-classroom-informational-session/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn Chicopee\, 600 Memorial Drive\, Chicopee
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131211T190908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131211T191052Z
UID:8002-1390122000-1390132800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year: A Phenology Study Club
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, once a month\, January through December 2014\n\n\nPlease join us for a place-based\, year-long\, once-a-month study of our area with a focus on phenological changes.  Phenology is the study of the timing\, sequencing and synchronizing of natural events throughout the year\, as well as the shifting of those events due to weather\, climate and other factors.\n\n  \nEach class will meet for three hours\, one Sunday a month\, and will be field-based\, focusing on an ecological topic relevant to the season.  Each month we will have a different naturalist leader.  Classes will explore South Amherst: Lawrence Swamp and the Holyoke Range.  See the Hitchcock Center’s web site for full year of dates\, leaders\, topics\, locations\, and more information. \n\n\n  \nFull Program\, twelve walks: Members $200/ Non-members $225\n\nIndividual Walks\, if space available: Members $20/ Non-members $25\n\nRegistration required • Space is limited\n\n\nContact casey@hitchcockcenter.com to register\n\nFull program available soon at hitchcockcenter.com\n\nJanuary 19\, 9am-12pm – Introduction to Phenology \n\nMichael Wojtech – Identifying trees in winter\n\n\nFebruary 16\, 9am-12pm \nAlan Emond – Animal tracking \nMarch 23\, 9am-12pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nature-all-year-a-phenology-study-club/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20140107T200512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140107T200534Z
UID:8651-1390291200-1390323600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Online Permaculture Course through UMass\, Amherst Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:This course is great  for people who work full time\, are thinking about a career change\, are interested taking a full PDC but want the basics\, people who have worked on permaculture farms or projects but missed the theory and techniques and for people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to take a in person course. This is the course’s fourth year which pulls together a great group of students it pulls together from all over the world.\n\nSpring semester: Tuesday\, January 21st-Wednesday\, April 30th \n\nTo register: http://www.umassulearn.net/registration-info\n\nSpire number: 58993\n\nThis course gives students a foundation in permaculture history\, ethics\, principles\, design process\, and practical applications\, rooted in the observation of natural systems. By observing key ecological relationships\, we can mimic and apply these beneficial relationships in the design of systems that serve humans while helping to restore the natural world. This course trains students as critical thinkers\, observers\, and analysts of the world(s) around them\, and then goes on to provide students with the tools needed to design for inspired and positive change. Contact Lisa DePiano and Abrah Dresdale for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/online-permaculture-course-through-umass-amherst-continuing-education/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131205T221331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131205T221431Z
UID:7912-1390377600-1390410000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm and Food Systems spring 2014 courses at Greenfield Community College
DESCRIPTION:All four classes can be taken for credit or credit-free. \nSCI 137 Permaculture Design (4 cr) with Abrah Dresdale  \nMeets 1/28/14 – 5/20/14\, Tues\, 2-3:15p\, and Thurs 12:30-4:50p\n\nStudents receive the internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate with successful completion of this course.\n\nAn introduction to permaculture: a practice of designing systems\, modeled from ecological relationships\, that respects the land while serving its inhabitants. Topics include permaculture theory\, innovative  techniques\, systems-thinking\, and site assessment and analysis (e.g. patterns of sun/shade\, drainage\, vegetation). Lab components include hands-on learning and technical skills through field work on campus\, field trips\, and design studio. Students apply these skills to a real design project and recommend appropriate permaculture applications such as perennial food production\, soil regeneration\, and integrated water management.\n\nAGR 110 Beekeeping (1 cr) with Cliff Hatch \nMeets Tues\, Apr 15 & 22 from 6:30-8p; and Fri Apr 18-May 2 from 1-5pm (Fridays meet @ Just Roots/Greenfld Community Farm)\n\nProvides strategies and techniques for the beginner beekeeper. Topics include: hive  construction\, life cycle of the honey bee\, hive management through the seasons\, threats to the health and wellness of bees\, diverse approaches and the joys of beekeeping. Note: Students work with bees.\n\nAGR 111 Four Season Farming (1 cr) with Danny Botkin \nMeets Weds\, Mar 26 & Apr 9 from 6-8:30pm; and Sat Mar. 29 & Apr. 12 fom 10a-3p (Saturdays meet at Laughing Dog Farm\, Gill)\n\nExplores strategies for extending growing seasons into the fall and winter. Topics include: hoophouses\, coldframes\, raised beds\, mulch\, managing seasonal crops\, frost proofing\, cold hardy crops\, early spring greenhouse management\, winter snow removal\, and seed germination under unheated conditions.\n\nEVS 152 Organic Gardening (1 cr) with Tony Reiber \nMeets Thurs\, Apr 24 from 6-8:50p; and Sat\, Apr 26 & May 10 from 9a-3p\n\nProvides instruction in a natural gardening program and practical “hands-on” introduction to the basic philosophy\, content\, and methods of organic gardening and permaculture design. Using a model garden site\, participants plan and design a garden\, prepare the soil\, plant the seeds\, and prepare for harvesting and storage. Topics include compost\, soil improvement\, seed selection\, crop rotation\, and pest management.\n\nFeel free to contact Abrah Dresdale with any questions about the courses dresdalea@gcc.mass.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-and-food-systems-spring-2014-courses-at-greenfield-community-college/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20140108T223120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140108T223120Z
UID:8660-1390384800-1390406400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Ag Finance Hour: One on One Financial Planning Assistance
DESCRIPTION:From The Carrot Project Held in collaboration with Berkshire Grown\n\nNow is a great time to update your financials. “Ag Finance Hour” is a time to sit down with a farm business management specialist from The Carrot Project\, one-on-one\, to work on financial planning critical to your enterprise’s success.\n\nThe Carrot Project staff will hold open office hours at the offices of Berkshire Grown between 10am -4pm January 22nd (Feb 5th snow date).\n\nSchedule a time on one of these dates to learn about The Carrot Project programs\, or email us questions\, plans or budgets you would like assistance with ahead of time. Meetings are focused on reviewing cash flow budgets and business plans\, or discussing available business financing\, improving your financing literacy and decision-making around financing. There is no cost to participate. All farm and food enterprises are eligible for this event.\n\nTo Sign Up:\nEmail or call Benneth Phelps: bphelps@thecarrotproject.org\, 413-650-6151.\n\nIndicate your preferred date: January 22nd\, and a preferred time between 10-4\, or your availability that day.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ag-finance-hour-one-on-one-financial-planning-assistance/
LOCATION:Berkshire Grown Office\,  314 Main St\, #17\, Great Barrington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131206T005448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131206T013022Z
UID:7920-1390550400-1390755600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA-NY: 32nd Annual Organic Farming & Gardening Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference offers a line-up of workshops on a wide range of topics from dairy farming to urban gardening\, from food policy to business planning plus a special childrens conference\, entertainment\, and delicious meals made from food donated by NOFA-NY’s farmers. Scholarships are available. For more information about the conference\, or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-ny-32nd-annual-organic-farming-gardening-conference/
LOCATION:Saratoga Hilton & City Center\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131212T014847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131212T014847Z
UID:8035-1390590000-1390600800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Rebuild Mi Tierra
DESCRIPTION:Help Jorge and Dora rebuild Mi Tierra! Come for Mexican food\, silent auction\, live music and Mi Tierra margaritas! Tickets are $25 in advance\, cash bar. Tickets available January 2nd at State Street Fruit Store in Northampton\, Cooper’s Corner in Florence\, and A.J. Hastings in Amherst.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/rebuild-mi-tierra/
LOCATION:Garden House at Look Park\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20140204T202336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140204T202336Z
UID:8955-1391535000-1391547600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Young Professionals Networking Reception University Club
DESCRIPTION:Green Day’s “American Idiot” \nBefore checking out a performance of Broadway’s “American Idiot” at the UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center\, join a young professionals networking reception prior to the show! The reception will take place at the University Club and includes free appetizers\, a cash bar\, and great raffle prizes! \nPurchase discounted tickets to the show (promo code NAYP14 will save you 15% off two tickets in price range A or B). Discounted tickets range from $42.50 to $46.75
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/young-professionals-networking-reception-university-club/
LOCATION:UMass Fine Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20140130T235454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140130T235454Z
UID:8916-1392559200-1392566400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Diemand Farm Cooking Class: Turkey Thighs
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what to make with turkey thighs?  Sign up for the cooking class on Sunday\, February 16 at 2pm and we will teach you how to make pulled BBQ turkey and turkey thighs with red wine.\n\nPre-registration required. Please call 978-544-3806. Space is limited.\n\nAdditional turkey thighs are available for you to purchase and take home.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/diemand-farm-cooking-class-turkey-thighs/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20140203T235242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140203T235242Z
UID:8939-1392717600-1392724800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crops and Soil Health Forums
DESCRIPTION:This forum will feature a live-streamed video broadcast of the opening sessions of the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health in Omaha\, Neb. Following the broadcast\, discuss with fellow forum participants how cover cropping can build soil health\, improve yields\, curb erosion\, manage pests and build resilience into your farming system.\n\nThe broadcast will feature: \n \nHoward G. Buffett\, Howard G. Buffett Foundation\nJason Weller\, USDA-NRCS Chief\nRay Gaesser\, American Soybean Association president\nA panel of expert producer conservationists:\n\nDave Brandt (Ohio)\nGabe Brown (North Dakota)\nDan DeSutter (Indiana)\nClay Mitchell (Iowa)\n\n\n\n\nThe forums are open to anyone who would like to hear about and discuss the prospects for cover crops and soil health improvements on American farms and ranches. The broadcast will begin at 10:00 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 30 to 45 minutes ahead of time for check in and introductions.\n\nVisit the website to register\, or contact Tom Akin\, 617-997-8232 for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cover-crops-and-soil-health-forums/
LOCATION:UMass Extension\, 270 Stockbridge Rd\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20140218T204116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140218T204116Z
UID:9065-1393070400-1393074000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cooking with Local Vegetables and Seasonal Fruit with Claire Hopley
DESCRIPTION:Grow Food Amherst is pleased to invite you to a special workshop by renowned local author\, Claire Hopley\, on Saturday\, February 22 at the Amherst Winter Farmers Market. Claire will also have copies of her book Valley Vegetables for sale and signing at the workshop. Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cooking-with-local-vegetables-and-seasonal-fruit-with-claire-hopley/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20140219T013837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140219T015305Z
UID:9082-1393246800-1393250400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Online Forum: Food Entrepreneurship and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Babson Entrepreneur in Residence Gail Simmons and Food Sol at Babson College will co-host the February chat on food entrepreneurship and innovation. More information is available by clicking here. \nWho should attend: Eaters of all kinds\, food entrepreneurs of all kinds\, women food leaders\nChat organizers: @FoodDay2014 @gailsimmons @businessforfood\nHow: Food Day posts questions (Q1\, Q2…) and you discuss starting your tweets with A1\, A2…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/9082/
LOCATION:Twitter
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20140226T000436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140226T000436Z
UID:9178-1393322400-1393336800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Workshop: The 100-Square-Foot\, 25-Tree\, 5-Variety Backyard Apple Orchard Fruiting Wall!
DESCRIPTION:Your fruiting wall will produce two bushels each of five apple varieties in just 3 years from planting using just over 100 square feet of backyard! We will spend some time indoors talking about site\, variety\, rootstock selection\, planting\, and annual care (including pest management) of your fruiting apple wall. Then\, we will go outdoors and actually plant the orchard from start to finish including site preparation\, fertilization\, pruning\, and tree support. Voila! Instant orchard.*There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch.* This workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. Click here for more information and to register\, this workshop is part of the UMass Agriculture and Landscape Program.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-workshop-the-100-square-foot-25-tree-5-variety-backyard-apple-orchard-fruiting-wall/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140302
DTSTAMP:20260527T213149
CREATED:20131219T221227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131219T221433Z
UID:8214-1393632000-1393718399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CT NOFA's 32nd Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut’s largest sustainable FOOD conference and includes so much more as well. This year’s keynote speaker is Fred Kirschenmann\, Distinguished Fellow for the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University and President of Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. Throughout the day there will be over 50 diverse workshops taught by professionals bringing hands on expertise from the farm\, kitchen\, academia\, government\, and non-profit organizations dedicated to building a sustainable lifestyle. For green activists and organizers the conference has offered workshops on climate change\, starting food co-ops\, transitioning your town and how to establish a winter farmers market. Find the full list of workshop descriptions and how to register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ct-nofas-32nd-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Western CT State University\, Midtown Campus\, Danbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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