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SUMMARY:11th Annual Bread Festival: Wonder Not! Glories in Gluten
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Bread Festival in Northampton\, MA takes this \nsticky moment in dietary history to celebrate the much-maligned \ngluten: that which binds together civilization itself!\n\nAt Hungry Ghost Bread we will have food vendors\, live music\, \na puppet parade through town\, wheat planting and\, of course\, plenty \nof delicious bread.\n\nOur message is simple: Grain is good! Locally-grown\, milled and \nfermented grain is even better! Fermentation makes ALL the difference. \nSourdough leavening has been making bread gluten digestible for over \n10\,000 years. Yes\, the Neolithic Revolution continues on\, everyday\, in a mixing bowl \nat an artisan bakery very near to you…\n\nCome leaven your local culture as a vendor\, performer or simply as a \n“free-from-gluten-free” happy eater.\n\nFor more info\, contact Hungry Ghost\, call 413-582-9009\, or check out HungryGhostBread on Facebook!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/11th-annual-bread-festival-wonder-not-glories-in-gluten/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
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SUMMARY:Just Roots Farm to Table Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the farm the last Sunday of summer for a multi-course tasting menu served in the field. Drawing inspiration from the week’s harvest at the Greenfield Community Farm\, the vegetarian meal will highlight the local bounty as summer gives way to fall. Guests can expect the farm-driven menu to feature sweet and hot peppers\, eggplant\, squash and a variety of fall greens – the highest quality crops from our fields to your plate. Tickets are $50 each\, limited to 30 participants. Click here to reserve your tickets!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-farm-to-table-dinner/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
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SUMMARY:Wingate Farm Dinner at The Gill Tavern
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to The Gill Tavern’s Farm Dinner\, this time featuring the bounty of Wingate Farm from just up the road in Hinsdale\, NH. There\, on land that has been in the family for four generations\, farmers Olivia and Susie run a diversified livestock and vegetable farm\, raising chickens for meat and eggs\, pigs\, plus an acre of mixed veggies. And at the end of this month\, The Gill Tavern is very excited to be collaborating with them\, with the entire four-course special menu sourced from their land.  Wendell Berry once said\, “A significant part of the pleasure of eating is in one’s accurate consciousness of the lives and the world from which food comes.” And in that vein\, it is always a pleasure and a privilege to partner with nearby farmers who invest their passion in everything they produce\, and who\, like the Tavern\, are striving for both a sustainable food system and delicious flavor. \n\nMenu\nChicken consommé\nwith scallion and radish \nArugula and kale salad\nwith white turnips\, spinach\, and a caramelized onion dressing \nChicken ballotine\nwith poached bok choy\, and a red pepper & soy glaze \nTraditional flan \n—- \nSuggested wines to be paired with each course will be available by the glass.\n—- \n~ Reservations required ~\n413-863-9006
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wingate-farm-dinner-at-the-gill-tavern/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140814T214118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T214118Z
UID:11148-1411560000-1411565400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar: Policy Gaps and Needs in Meat\, Poultry\, and Seafood Processing
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report\, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesday-webinar-policy-gaps-and-needs-in-meat-poultry-and-seafood-processing-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140806T202130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T202221Z
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SUMMARY:2-Day Cordwood Shed Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Natural builder Mike DeSorgher of Yeoman Design Build will lead a 2-day hands on workshop constructing a natural\, beautiful & affordable structure. Bring bag lunches\, Sunday 4pm dinner provided. \nFor more information or to register\, visit the event website\, or contact Nancy.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2-day-cordwood-shed-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Katywil Farm Community\, 43 Stetson Brothers Rd\, Colrain\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140912T231106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140912T231206Z
UID:11385-1411822800-1411833600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Grains in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever still been hungry after eating a big\, homegrown salad and wished that you grew something more…substantial?  Grains and beans can be grown and harvested at any scale to add diversity to your dinner table\, CSA share\, farm stand\, and crop rotation. Come to Alprilla Farm to learn how we grow and process wheat\, barley\, flint corn\, popcorn\, and dry beans as part of a soil building\, organic crop rotation with vegetables. NOFA/Mass presents this workshop\, hosted and led by Noah Kellerman of Alprilla Farm. Growers of all levels of experience and all scales of production are welcome! A farm tour and discussion will be followed by locally grown pizza from our wood fired cobb oven. Please feel free to bring something to share. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more info\, click here. \n:: \nAbout the instructor: Noah Kellerman grew up in Essex at Alprilla Farm. Since graduating from Hampshire College in 2011\, he has run an ecological vegetable farm\, and recently began growing wheat and barley as part of the farm’s crop rotation.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-grains-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Alprilla Farm\, Essex\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140915T161717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140915T161813Z
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SUMMARY:The Pudding Hollow Pudding Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join for a day of pudding in Hawley! This celebration of community\, food\, and music pays tribute to one of the first events in tiny Hawley’s history—and is a fundraiser for the Sons & Daughters of Hawley\, the town’s historical society. The day includes a tour of Sidehill Farm\, musical entertainment\, a pudding contest\, lunch\, and a pudding parade. For more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-pudding-hollow-pudding-festival/
LOCATION:Hawley Meeting House\, Way Up East Hawley Road\, Hawley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140715T215100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T215100Z
UID:10699-1412100000-1412107200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Swap at Forbes Library
DESCRIPTION:Come and swap perennials\, annuals\, edibles\, seeds\, produce\, garden tools and any other garden related items. All are welcome! \nQuestions? Contact Jessica Gifford.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-swap-at-forbes-library-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140814T214328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T214328Z
UID:11152-1412164800-1412170200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar: Food Safety- The Elephant on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system.  The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report\, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesday-webinar-food-safety-the-elephant-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20141002T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T213353Z
UID:11492-1412416800-1412431200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Impact Day in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Join Gardening The Community this Saturday\, Oct. 4th for their Volunteer Impact Day Vol.II\nWork towards making a difference in our community through beautifying it with one garden at a time. Join GTC in cleaning up our new Walnut St. garden\, putting in a new fence\, laying out tarps\, and spreading wood chips! Lunch will be provided. Other food donations welcome! Let us know how you can help! Bring water and wear sturdy shoes and clothes you can get dirty. Contact GTC at 413-693-5340 with questions or for more information on how to get involved!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/volunteer-impact-day-in-springfield/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140908T235233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140908T235716Z
UID:11333-1412503200-1412532000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barley Fest
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family out to celebrate the harvest and Valley Malt’s anniversary! \nMalt House Tours\n10am—Noon\nValley Malt\, 27 Middle St \nMusic\, Food & Beer\nNoon—6pm\nYoung Men’s Club\, 183 East St \nAdmission is $10 for adults and kids are free.\nAll the ingredients necessary for a good time\n\nLive Music: featuring Acoustic Brew and Fat Bradley\nWood-fired pizza by The Laughing Tomato\nSausages by Starwurst\nBounce house\nRock-climbing wall\nAntique tractors \nBaggo Tournament\nand much more. . .\n\nFeatured Brewers and their Beers\n\nCambridge Brewing Company: Great Pumpkin\nGreenpoint Beer and Ale Co: Multigrain Saison aged in Long Island Winery Barrel\, Milk and Honey (American Blonde with NYS 6-Row\, NY Wildflower Honey\, lactose and Chamomile)\nThrowback Brewery: Chai Porter\nWormtown Brewery: ALS Farmhouse Ale\nBrooklyn Brewery: Greenmarket Wheat\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/11333/
LOCATION:Valley Malt\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140909T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T212258Z
UID:11351-1412506800-1412514000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Day at Mike's Maze at Warner Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to Mike’s Maze to support CISA! This year the maze explores the game of life and the future of local agriculture\, and you’ll also find games\, a petting zoo\, a mini-maze for kids\, and tasty meals at the Corn Café. This event has been moved to its rain date of Sunday\, October 5th. Maze fee is $10. For more information about the maze\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-day-at-mikes-maze-at-warner-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T202000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140812T210239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T213905Z
UID:11086-1412703000-1412713200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating Farm and Food Co-ops- Non-credit course at GCC
DESCRIPTION:Explores cooperative member-owned business models (co-ops) and their various forms of democratic ownership with a focus on the local food economy. Students form groups and receive mentorship in creating their own co-op enterprise with the goals of strengthening food security\, sustainability\, and/or food access. \nMeets Tuesdays 5:30-8:20p from 10/7 – 11/11. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-farm-and-food-co-ops/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141009
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140930T220338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140930T220338Z
UID:11485-1412726400-1412812799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Farmers\, Gardeners and Landscapers
DESCRIPTION:Wind down the season with greater comfort in your body and clarity in your mind! This 6 week series of yoga exercise will include: core strengthening to create a strong back\, gentle stretching poses to create a healthy range-of-motion\, basic posture exercises to ensure good body habits in daily movement\, as well as meditation and breath work to calm and clear the mind. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat!\n\n\n\nDetails:\n\n\nWhen:  Wednesday evenings at 5 pm Oct. 8th-November 12th\n Drop in rate: $12 per class\nPay for all 6 classes in advance and receive a discount!\n($60 for the series): $10 per class\n\n\nTo Register\, please contact Annie at yogaforfarmers@gmail.com\n\n\nAbout the Teacher: Annie Sussman currently works for Old Friends Farm in Amherst. She has been studying yoga for the past 10 years\, and received her yoga teacher certification from the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. Annie holds a B.A degree in dance and a M.A.T degree in education. She enjoys feeling connected to the land through farming\, and connected to her body through the practice of yoga! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/yoga-for-farmers-gardeners-and-landscapers/
LOCATION:Bramble Hill Farm\, 593 S. Pleasant St. \, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140814T214448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T214448Z
UID:11154-1412769600-1412775000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar: Promoting Innovation in Agriculture; Energy\, Conservation\, Research\, Development
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report\, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesday-webinar-promoting-innovation-in-agriculture-energy-conservation-research-development/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20141007T215942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141007T220108Z
UID:11539-1412881200-1412888400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Climate Change Forum: Let Your Voice be Heard!
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts state legislators will meet to convene a community dialogue on the issue of Climate Change. There will be an overview by each legislator on recent bills and other initiatives they are individually working on\, followed by an overview of the recently released Climate Action and Clean Energy Plan from representatives of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. The floor will then be opened to members of the public to pose questions or to give overviews of their representative group’s efforts. Guest Speakers will include Senator Stanley Rosenberg (D-Amherst)\, Representative Ellen Story (D-Amherst)\, Representative Stephen Kulik (D-Worthington)\, Representative Peter Kocot (D-Northampton\, and Representative Paul Mark (D-Peru)\, as well as representatives from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. Members of the public representing organizations that are working on climate change are encouraged to attend and share their group’s mission. Tables will be provided for flyers and other information for the general public. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of State Representative Ellen Story\, Sustaining Amherst\, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and The Amherst League of Women Voters. For more information\, contact Rebecca Fricke or Stephanie Ciccarello.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-climate-change-forum-let-your-voice-be-heard/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium\, 170 Chestnut St\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20141010T220810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151009T172306Z
UID:11618-1413021600-1413043200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Apple Harvest Festival at Clarkdale Fruit Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join Clarkdale this Sunday from 10am-4pm for apple and cider samples. Morris Dancers will perform at 10:30\, and Pumpkin Man will make his return to oversee the festivities. There will also be a selection of gourds\, squash\, and pumpkins for decorating. Apple Cider is fresh-pressed and available by the jug only at the farm or on the menu at Greenfield Coffee\, Brass Buckle\, Alvah Stone\, and Hope & Olive. Check the website or on Facebook for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-apple-harvest-festival-at-clarkdale-fruit-farms/
LOCATION:Clarkdale Fruit Farms\, 303 Upper Rd\, \, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140814T211223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T211658Z
UID:11141-1413021600-1413133200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Botanical Garden Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:For generations the Harvest Festival has been a cherished tradition in the Berkshires. It is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in the country with up to 10\,000 attendees. Proceeds from the event support educational programs at the Garden.\n\nThe Festival is a family-friendly celebration of community\, showcasing local crafters & artists\, non-stop entertainment\, artisan food producers and food trucks. It also features a silent auction\, giant tag sales of all kinds\, a farmers market\, educational workshops and zillions of kids activities\, including a haunted house. And don’t forget to check our new Botanical Garden section with the Garden’s own Farm Camp\, Hall of Pumpkins and much more.\n\nFor more information\, click here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-botanical-garden-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20141010T183808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T183808Z
UID:11574-1413109800-1413126000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pet Livestock at Bashista Orchards
DESCRIPTION:The Roberts family of Bofat Hill Farm will be bringing some animals to Bashista Orchards this Sunday. See their award winning livestock and pet them too! Find more information on the Bashista Orchards Facebook page.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pet-livestock-at-bashista-orchards/
LOCATION:Bashista Orchards\, 160 East Street\, Southampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140814T214605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T214605Z
UID:11155-1413374400-1413379800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar: Growing the Region's Farm and Food Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report\, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesday-webinar-growing-the-regions-farm-and-food-workforce/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20141010T174448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T203802Z
UID:11565-1413475200-1413486000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County CDC's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franklin County Community Development Corporation for Inspiring Entrepreneurs\, Great Local Food and Drinks\, a fun party! They’ll look back over 35 years of providing counsel\, capital and connections in Western Massachusetts and take a peek at the bright future. Click here for more information and to RSVP
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-county-community-development-corporations-annual-meetingfranklin-county-community-development-corporation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141019
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140327T032427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141016T180637Z
UID:9601-1413590400-1413676799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solidarity Saturday Tour
DESCRIPTION:These free ‘Solidarity Saturday’ tours are hosted by founders and farmers Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib. They feature 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 youth and community programs that Grow Food Everywhere! There is no cost or pre-registration. After the tour\, visitors can bring a potluck dish to share with others\, and enjoy chatting around Seeds of Solidarity solar powered farm stand. Events are also held on May 24th and August 9th\, all events start at 10am. \nFree Resources to Share: Find info useful for school gardens\, youth and community food justice programs\, no-till farming and gardening\, and more at  http://seedsofsolidarity.org/community-programs/ \nhttp://seedsofsolidarity.org/growing-food/ \nhttp://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLavUrG3Fv7Xic4D7KRQmyllK4J4Mr1kOr \nSeeds of Solidarity is a farm and non-profit organization that ‘awakens the power of youth\, schools and families to Grow Food Everywhere to transform hunger to health and create resilient lives and communities.’
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solidarity-sunday-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20141010T184223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T184223Z
UID:11576-1413624600-1413633600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Forest Management program at The Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center for the Environment is sponsoring a program on forest management\, with Bruce Spencer\, in his woodlot in Leverett. Find more information on “Woodland Walk: A Look at Long-Term Forest Management” here. Registration is required. Call 413-256-6006.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forest-management-program-at-the-hitchcock-center/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140915T210318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140915T210354Z
UID:11407-1413630000-1413640800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mount Grace 28th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Grace and our hosts at The Farm School. Shanna Cleveland\, a staff attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation who is working on issues surrounding the environmental impact of the proposed Tennessee Gas pipeline\, will be the 2014 featured speaker.  Lunch will be catered by Diemand Farm with honey ginger chicken (locally raised) or vegetable lasagna with garden salad and ziti-feta salad and apple crisp.  Vegan and gluten free entrees are also available.  Lunch is $25.00 per person and may be ordered through your RSVP (to do so\, click  here).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mount-grace-28th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140912T234059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140912T234129Z
UID:11390-1413702000-1413720000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Tractor Ride & Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Hampshire County Farm Bureau\, the tractor ride & BBQ will be rain or shine! Pre-registration required by October 12th to reserve food. The ride will begin at The Hatfield Farm Museum and food will follow at the Hatfield Lion’s Club Pavilion. Please register by emailing HCFBMA@comcast.net or calling 413-584-7898. \nSchedule of Events:\n7:00am: Grounds Open \n7:00-9:00am: Registration \n9:15am:Drivers’ Meeting \n9:30am: Ride departs \nBBQ at the Lions’ Club Pavilion\, Hatfield\, MA. \n:: \nTractor drivers must have a valid driver’s license. No riders are permitted on the tractors\, drivers only. Other rules and regulations apply\, please see the registration form for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2nd-annual-tractor-ride-barbecue/
LOCATION:The Hatfield Farm Museum\, Billings Way\, Hatfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140925T170600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141008T220115Z
UID:11448-1413716400-1413738000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Kestrel Trust 5K for Farmland
DESCRIPTION:Support Kestrel Trust‘s 6th annual 5K run or 2M walk from the Hadley Common through historic farmland on a flat\, fast scenic course. Chip Timed 5K! All proceeds from the race help the Kestrel Land Trust preserve local farmland. Commemorative 5K for Farmland pint glasses for first 300 registrants. RUN\, WALK\, or SHOP for the Kestrel Land Trust- after the race\, there will be a farmers’ market festival with a local beer garden and live music! Fresh salad greens\, crunchy fall apples\, grass fed lamb\, sweet carrots\, farm baked pies\, and more! Click here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/6th-annual-5k-for-farmland/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140923T201309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T173945Z
UID:11445-1413734400-1413741600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film: A Long Row in Fertile Ground
DESCRIPTION:This 40-minute\, original WGBY production tells the story of agriculture in western New England. The Connecticut River Valley is home to New England’s longest river\, a remnant of the last Ice Age. But the receding glaciers also left behind another gift—some of the richest soil on Earth. This fertile valley has attracted Native Americans and settlers since the early 1600s. More recently\, the idea of Community Supported Agriculture—community members and farmers in a relationship of mutual support based on an annual commitment to one another—was born in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts.  Interviews with a number of farmers\, land preservationists and agricultural scholars from Deerfield to Great Barrington provide a comprehensive view of this treasured resource and illuminate the complex story of the land\, its people\, its culture\, and its agriculture. This film screening is free\, and will be followed by a panel discussion.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-a-long-row-in-fertile-ground/
LOCATION:Academy of Music\, 274 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20141014T183929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T193116Z
UID:11643-1413999000-1414006200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Springfield Food Policy Council’s 5th Annual Meeting and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join for the food and conversation at Springfield Food Policy Council’s 5th Annual Meeting & Celebration! The meeting will host guest speaker\, Luisa Oliveira\, ASLA\, is the Senior Planner for Landscape Design in the City of Somerville\, Massachusetts\, the most densely populated city in the Northeast. She has worked in both public and private offices and was the landscape architect leading Mayor Joe Curtatone’s interdisciplinary municipal team that created the first Urban Agriculture Ordinance in New England. In 2013 the City of Somerville won a Boston Society of Landscape Architecture Award for its communication strategy of the Ordinance. In addition to working on urban parks and open space projects in Somerville\, Luisa writes the Somerville Urban Ag Blog. For more details and to reserve your seat for the meeting\, please call Johnetta Baymon: 413-263-6500 Ext. 6539\, or visit www.springfieldfoodpolicycouncil.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/springfield-food-policy-councils-5th-annual-meeting-and-celebration/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Cathedral  Bishop Marshall Center\, Elliot Street Entrance\, 260 State Street\,\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141025
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20140807T201207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140807T202149Z
UID:11039-1414108800-1414195199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Day 2014!
DESCRIPTION:Food Justice Focus of Fourth Annual Food Day – Thousands of Events from Coast to Coast Planned for October 24\n\nCheck out the Facebook page and blog for more information about Food Day in Massachusetts!\n\nWASHINGTON—Justice throughout the food chain—from farm workers to child consumers—will be a special focus for the fourth annual Food Day\, as will increasing Americans’ access to healthful food. Culminating on October 24\, Food Day is an event that organizers hope will inspire many Americans to improve their own diets and work toward solving food-related problems at the local\, state\, and national level. Started by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest and other food leaders in 2011\, Food Day quickly grew to 5\,000 events from coast to coast last year alone.\n\nThe Food Chain Workers Alliance\, a national coalition of 23 organizations that represent over 280\,000 workers that farm\, produce\, pack\, transport\, cook\, serve\, and sell food will be using Food Day to bring awareness to consumers about food justice. The Alliance will join Food Day and CSPI in Washington\, D.C.\, on October 24 for a panel focused on justice and equity for farm and food workers as well as farmers. At the event\, the Alliance will also announce the winner of its competition for the most creative message to explain why raising the minimum wage is important to food workers. Alliance member organizations around the country will also hold events and actions on Food Day to build awareness about injustices done to workers in the food chain.\n\n“For us\, Food Day is a great opportunity to show the connections between the challenges facing workers in the food system\, public health\, the environment\, and access to healthy food\,” said Joann Lo\, executive director of the Food Chain Workers Alliance. “We know that by working together with others who care about these multitudes of issues\, we can transform the system into one that is just and healthy for all.”\n\nOrganizers of Food Day have adopted “Real Food\, Just Food” as the slogan for 2014.\n\n“Food justice goes beyond improving working conditions for farm and restaurant workers. The issue of justice even extends to children\, who are bombarded with advertising for highly processed junk foods\,” said Michael Jacobson\, CSPI executive director and Food Day founder.\n\nOther Food Day events aim to bring families together to enjoy sustainable food. In the nation’s capital\, the National Geographic Museum will host a Harvest Festival on October 25\, featuring hands-on\, family-friendly activities and demonstrations run by chefs\, local nonprofits\, and others. The Harvest Festival is part of National Geographic’s larger cross-platform initiative exploring all things food. On October 16th\, National Geographic Museum will open its Food: Our Global Kitchen exhibition\, which will run through February 22.\n\nFor the fourth year in a row\, organizers of the Well FED Savannah Food Day Festival will draw thousands of Georgians to an outdoor celebration of locally grown food\, heritage\, healthy eating\, and sustainability. In 2013\, some 15\,000 people attended the free public festival\, which features live music\, exhibitors\, vendors\, and dozens of free workshops.\n\nSome food companies are participating in Food Day also. In October\, Bon Appétit Management Company will roll out a sugar-awareness campaign companywide at hundreds of corporate and university locations in 32 states. Through visual displays\, taste tests\, and handouts\, they aim to show where added sweeteners hide in everyday foods.\n\nAcross the country\, conferences\, summits\, and other events devoted to mobilizing support for improved food policies are being organized. The Tulsa Food Security Coalition will host a 2014 Food Access Summit in celebration of Food Day. The San Antonio Food Policy Conference will take place on October 24 and continue for a second day of field trips of October 25.\n\nIn Berkeley\, Calif.\, organizers will use Food Day to mobilize in support of a November ballot question asking for the adoption of a one-cent-per-ounce tax on sugar drinks sold in the city. The idea is to use the tax revenues to restore funding to school and community nutrition education programs\, including Farm Fresh Choice and Berkeley’s celebrated school garden and cooking programs.\n\nIn Detroit\, Michigan\, the Fair Food Network\, the Detroit Lions\, Eastern Market Corporation\, and other organizations will convene on at Detroit’s famed Eastern Market and celebrate Food Day with a morning teaching about fresh\, healthy eating and supporting area farmers\, while elevating resources like Fair Food Network’s statewide healthy food incentive program\, Double Up Food Bucks. Lions executive chef\, Joe Nader\, will be on-hand with lunch and a cooking demonstration using seasonal fresh produce purchased directly from Eastern Market farmers.\n\nHealth Care Without Harm is encouraging health care facilities nationwide to celebrate Food Day by serving meat and poultry raised without routine antibiotics. By signing up on Health Care Without Harm’s website\, hospitals\, clinics\, and other health care facilities can show their commitment to building a healthy and sustainable food system.\n\nFood Chains\, the documentary film on the grassroots movement to support farmworker rights produced by Eva Longoria and Eric Schlosser\, will be joining Food Day as well. The film will be galvanizing its campaign partners around an online day of action to support the CIW’s Fair Food Program\, which ensures safe working conditions and basic human rights for Florida’s tomato pickers. Food Chains opens nationwide on November 21.\n\n“Most Americans want to have healthier diets\, and Food Day is a great opportunity to break a bad habit or to start new\, healthy habits with their own diets\,” said Lilia Smelkova\, Food Day national coordinator. “At thousands of Food Day events\, in the news\, and on social media we want to connect the dots between the food on people’s plates and their health\, the environment\, and the lives of the people who produce it.”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-day-2014/
LOCATION:Nationwide events
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165822
CREATED:20141010T184448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T190345Z
UID:11578-1414170000-1414182600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Enchanted Forest: A Non-Scary Halloween Event
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Enchanted Forest for a magical treat. You will be led along our pumpkin lit forest trails where creatures will emerge to share their stories. This year we will meet nocturnal critters whose sounds fill the night. Fun for all ages Adult: Members $10/ Non-members $12 Children: Members $5/ Non-members $8 /under 3 years free • Registration required\, please call 413-256-6006 to sign up for a walk time\, space is limited. Find information and more on The Hitchcock Center website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/enchanted-forest-a-non-scary-halloween-event/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center For the Environment\, 845 West St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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