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SUMMARY:The Western Massachusetts Jobs with Justice Educational\, Organizing\, & Membership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Step It Up. We Won’t Back Down! \n\n\nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/407439826097970/\n \nAfter registering here\, you will be taken to a donations page.  Donations can also be made any time and at the conference.  We suggest a sliding scale donation of $5 to $25 to cover costs.  No one will be turned away for lack of a donation.  \n \nCan you or your organization sponsor the conference at the $100+ level or underwrite the conference at the $1000+ level?\n \nKeynote Speaker:  Sarita Gupta\, Executive Director\, Jobs with Justice.\n\nSarita is a nationally recognized expert on the economic and political issues affecting working people across all industries\, particularly low-wage workers. She is widely recognized as a key leader and strategist in the progressive movement.\n \nTabling Opportunity for Progressive Organizations:  Sliding scale donation requested: $10 to $50.  Set up 8:00-9:00 AM.  Send request to wmjwj@wmjwj.org. \n \nVolunteer Opportunities:  Contact wmjwj@wmjwj.org.\n \nMusic by Ben Grosscup & Roxanne Langevine.\n \nSchedule:\n9:00-10:00 AM  Registration.  Tabling.  Music.  Schmoozing.  Coffee/Tea.\n10:00-11:00 AM  Welcome.  Keynote.  Q&A.\n11:10-12:40 PM  Workshops:\n\nLow Wage Workers Rising: from Food Justice to the Fight for 15\nKeep Public Schools in Public Hands\nFrom the Bottom Up: Designing Housing to Meet Human Needs\nOrganizing for Racial Justice\n\n12:50-1:35 PM  Lunch by Your Fairy Godmother. Membership Meeting.\n1:45-3:15 PM  Workshops:\n\nOURWalmart & the Right to Organize\nResisting the Neo-Liberal University: Organizing Students and Workers\nClimate Justice: This Changes Everything\nOrganizing for Gender Justice\n\n3:25-4:15 PM  Closing Plenary:  Out Now’s Theatre of the Oppressed.  Announcements.  Next Steps.\n \nContact wmjwj@wmjwj.org for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-western-massachusetts-jobs-with-justice-educational-organizing-membership-conference/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 361 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
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SUMMARY:Food Justice: past\, present\, and future
DESCRIPTION:Who can buy healthy fresh vegetables in our region and who can’t? Why and why not? How has institutional racism shaped access to healthy food in our region and beyond? What is needed to build a resilient food system that provides for all?\n\nThe PV Grows Racial Equity in the Food System Working Group invites you to a conversation in which we will trace the practices of modern agriculture and food production back to plantation agriculture\, examine some of the policies that have shaped food chain worker conditions\, and together build tools for action in this region and beyond.\n \nThen\, we’ll imagine a Massachusetts where everyone has access to enough healthy\, fresh\, locally produced\, safe\, affordable\, culturally appropriate food and where those that grow\, harvest\, distribute\, and sell food make a living wage in a safe environment.\n \nThe Massachusetts Food Policy Council is leading a process to craft a statewide Food Systems Plan that ties together the many elements of the Massachusetts food system. The ideas generated at this event will inform the creation of an actionable plan to make our food system better serve our needs. \n\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\nVisit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-justice-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Holyoke Senior Center\, 291 Pine Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150323
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150311T200441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T200441Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:March is Maple Month in Massachusetts! Maple syrup is great for cooking and baking\, as restaurants around the state will demonstrate when they highlight menu items featuring maple syrup during maple weekend\, March 21-22. Try some maple ice cream\, a cocktail made with maple syrup\, some roast chicken with a maple glaze\, and lots more! Participating restaurants are all listed at massmaple.org. Many sugarhouses will be offering special events on maple weekend as well\, and you can find CISA’s list of sugarhouses here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/maple-weekend/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150114T185109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T185109Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Gaining Ground: Conserving Our Common Wealth \nThis annual\, day-long training and networking event provides land trust board members and  staff\, parks administrators and advocates\, colleagues from federal\, state and local government agencies\, students\, and philanthropists an opportunity to participate in a full day of workshops and discussions that focus on fostering healthy communities in MA through land conservation. Join your colleagues in land conservation and acquire the information\, skills\, and connections you need to be most effective. \nIn 2015\, the workshop tracks will be:\n– Conserving Our Common Wealth & Emerging Issues\n– Land Management & Stewardship\n– Land Protection Tools & Techniques\n– Legal\, Tax & Compliance Matters\n– Organizational Management & Fundraising\n– Urban Conservation & Greening \nCLICK for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-land-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester Technical High School\, Worcester
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150317T185942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T190438Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Sunday Workshop Series: Play a Local Board Game with Gabor Lukacs
DESCRIPTION:Play a Local Board Game with Gabor Lukacs: Growing Resilient/Growing Resilience.  Learn about building community and increasing your resilience by playing a board game designed right here in Amherst. During the course of the game we will learn about events triggering changes which may complicate our lives but will simplify the structure of society. We also gain experience on how to create a community which has a better chance helping us deal with those changes.  Registration Required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainability-sunday-workshop-series/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20141223T195714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T205429Z
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SUMMARY:Four Season Farming
DESCRIPTION:Explores strategies for extending growing seasons into the fall and winter. Includes such topics as: 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. This is the credit-free offering of AGR 111.\n\n\nMeets Wednesdays 6-8:30p and Saturdays 10-3p from 3/25 – 4/11\n\nClick for more details. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/four-season-farming/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150324T191709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T191709Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Permaculture Landscape in Your Backyard with Llani Davidson
DESCRIPTION:Heard the word permaculture? Not sure what it is? In this workshop I show photos\, tell stories\, and share my experience of gardening for 10+ years. I share my approach to using permaculture design and integrating permaculture systems such as bed layout\, water systems\, forest gardens and creating multiple uses for everything! \nLlani Davidson has over 10 years of experience in organic CSA farming\, home-scale food production\, and teaching permaculture design. She is a co-founder of Broadfork Permaculture\, a cooperative landscaping business based in the Pioneer Valley\, and grows her own permaculture garden in Turners Falls\, MA. \nNo RSVP necessary\, just come and enjoy learning about permaculture!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-your-own-permaculture-landscape-in-your-backyard-with-llani-davidson/
LOCATION:Wendell Public Library\, 7 Wendell Depot Road\, Wendell\, MA\, 01379
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150212T220209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T221005Z
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SUMMARY:Cellars & Cave Tour of Heath with Colrain Extension
DESCRIPTION:The Heath Agricultural Society invites you to the second Cellars & Cave Tour taking place the fourth Saturday in March (3/28/15). If you have an interest in learning more about do-it-yourself skills like making cider\, cheese\, beer or preserving food in a root cellar here is your chance to see it for yourself and learn from your neighbors. New on the tour this year will be the Colrain Extension including the Stoneman Brewery and Katywil Farm Community. Returning this year will be Bourke Shire Farm\, Colonel Maxwell Farm\, and Manse Farm. Also new this year\, “Make your own” workshops will feature the basics of making cheese\, cider\, beer and cured & smoked meats. Lunch is provided for tour participants in the Community Hall. The tour has a suggested donation of $5/person. Workshops are an additional fee of $10. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Meet at the Community Hall at 9:00 am (don’t be late) \nTo RSVP\, please contact the event organizer\, Jessica van Steensburg\, via email or phone (see info. below) \nRSVP by 3/21/2015 \nSchedule: \nSign in at 9:00 – Heath Community Hall (1 East Main St.) \nTours begin promptly at 9:15 \nLunch – 1:00 – 2:00 (**bring your own bowl and utensils) \nDo-it-Yourself Workshops from 2:30 – 4:00 \n  \nTours: \nBeer Brewery – Stoneman Brewery (Colrain) \nCheese Cave – Katywil Farm Community (Colrain) \nRoot Cellar- Col. Maxwell Farm (Heath) \nCider Cellar – The Manse Farm (Heath) \nDo It Yourself Workshops: \nThese will be 60 – 90 minutes in length.  \n  \nCider: \nSpeakers: Bob Bourke of Bourke Shire Farm and Doug Mason of The Manse Farm \nDiscussion on cider making equipment\, materials and techniques from raw juice to finished product. We will briefly cover pressing\, vessels\, hydrometers\, yeasts\, additives\, fermentation\, troubleshooting\, and bottling. Samples and worksheet will be provided. 60 minutes in length \nCheese: \nSpeaker: Sheila Litchfield of Dell Farm \nIntroduction to cheesemaking with mozzarella cheese making demonstration. Recipe provided and we get to enjoy what we made!  60 minutes in length.  \nBeer: \nSpeaker: Justin Korby of Stoneman Brewery\, known for the first beer CSA in MA and also for having the smallest brewery in the state.  \n\nHome brewing workshop where you will learn how to brew your own beer in your kitchen  \nCured and Smoked Meats:  \nSpeaker: Haynes Turkle of Katywil Farm Community \nIntroduction to the ancient and delicious art of charcuterie. We will touch on the curing process\, aging\, curing caves\, and smoking. We will also discuss sausage making and fermented meats. Finally\, you will see a demonstration of how to prepare Bresaola\, a delicious Italian cured and aged meat
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cellars-cave-tour-of-heath-with-colrain-extension/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica van Steensburg":MAILTO:wecanfarminheath@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150310T180637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T170032Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Diemand Farm Easter Egg Hunt: CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:We are very sad to announce that this year’s Easter Egg Hunt and activities are being cancelled. \nThis is due to the fact that there are multiple identifications of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the United States. Wild birds and domestic birds have been found to be susceptible. \nIt has been highly recommended by the Department of Agriculture that we minimize any contact our animals have with the general public. \nWhile our farmstore is far enough away from our animals to allow you to visit us there\, the amount of exposure from the Easter Egg Hunt could be devastating to our farm. \nThe spreading of the AI is believed to be the result of migratory birds and the seasonal movement of these birds. \nThe confirmed cases are in the western and central states\, not in our area. However\, we are concerned with the easy travel that everyone has now and that so many people have wild bird feeders that our farm animals could become unknowingly infected and we need to protect them to the best of our ability. \nThe threat is more intense in the colder seasons and we are looking into having an event during the warmer months after this is over\, so please watch for further information. \nPlease come and see us at the farmstore. We love seeing our customers even if we cannot allow anyone to see our baby chicks at this time. \n– Diemand Farm Facebook Posting
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/10th-annual-diemand-farm-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150317T190352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T190352Z
UID:13612-1427637600-1427644800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Sunday Workshop Series: Learn how to make butcher's twine
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make butcher’s twine with Sharon Raymond.  This involves two colors twisted together\, usually white and another color from recycled T-shirts (tentative).  BRING tees hirts (especially white ones).  Registration Required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainability-sunday-workshop-series-learn-how-to-make-butchers-twine/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150317T180609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T180609Z
UID:13607-1427828400-1427835600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seed Saving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With the Seed Savers of UMass\nFeaturing guest speaker Oona Coy \n\nIntroduction into seed saving\nBasic seed saving techniques\nInformational booths\nHands-on activities\nSeeds to take home\n\nThis workshop is free and open to the public\nSponsored by Grow Food Amherst and the UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-saving-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150402T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150402T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150317T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T202700Z
UID:13617-1427963400-1427992200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Farm to School Conference
DESCRIPTION:Food Connects presents their 6th Annual Farm to School Conference in Brattleboro Vermont. \nt’s only $40 for the entire day with 12 GREAT workshops to choose from!  \nTopics include: school composting\, community school gardens\, classroom cooking and taste testing\, innovative strategies to feed students over weekends and vacations\, and much more!  \nProfessional Development Certificates will be made available. More info on our website and below to share…please feel free to forward on. Our main target audiences this year are teachers\, educators\, after school coordinators\, school administrators\, interested parents/community members! \nFor more info or to register\, visit our website
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/6th-annual-farm-to-school-conference/
LOCATION:VT Agricultural Business Education Center\, 8 University Way\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150402T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150320T171057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T171057Z
UID:13657-1427967000-1427977800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solar Thermal for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program \nCome learn about solar thermal technologies\, applications\, and benefits for your farm\, as well as funding opportunities! \n  \nTwo locations: \nMarch 27th 9:30am – 12:30pm\nMassachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\n101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst \nOr \nApril 2nd 9:30am – 12:30pm\nUMass Cranberry Experiment Station\n1 State Bog Road\, East Wareham \n  \nPresenters: Gerry Palano\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Peter McPhee\, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \nTopics: Solar thermal technologies\, applications for your farm and funding opportunities.  \nTo pre-register or receive further information\, please contact Megan Denardo at 413-727-3090 or megan.denardo@cetonline.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solar-thermal-for-your-farm-2/
LOCATION:UMass Cranberry Experiment Station\, 1 State Bog Road\, East Wareham\, MA\, 02538
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150324T192632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T193146Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Permaculture Landscape in Your Backyard with Ashley Schenk
DESCRIPTION:You can apply permaculture design to any backyard\, big or small\, shady or drenched with sun. Ashley uses examples from gardens throughout the Pioneer Valley to show how you can use Permaculture Design to grow food\, nourish a healthy ecosystem\, and build a deeper relationship with your land. His clear explanation of the design process\, specific examples\, and knowledge of design strategies helps you focus in on your goals\, learn useful strategies\, and identifying what is and isn’t working in your landscape. \nAshley Schenk has six years of experience as a natural builder and permaculture designer. He recently co-founded a permaculture landscaping cooperative\, Broadfork Permaculture\, and has been working throughout Franklin and Hampshire Counties designing and implementing healthy backyard landscapes.  \nBroadfork Permaculture provides edible landscapes and ecological designs for backyard and commercial landscapes\, including annual beds\, native plant gardens\, edible perennials\, and energy-wise landscapes. Find them on the web at: www.broadfork.coop. \nNo RSVP necessary\, just come and enjoy learning about permaculture!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-your-own-permaculture-landscape-in-your-backyard-with-ashley-schenk/
LOCATION:Greenfield Public Library\, 412 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150406
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150320T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T170823Z
UID:13656-1428192000-1428278399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts' Plant Sale 2015
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to believe but Spring planting time is almost here! Only a few weeks left to order for the Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts 2015 Spring Tree\, Shrub\, & Plant Sale! \nThe Districts are accepting orders for their annual plant sale through April 5\, 2015. \nChoices include a wide variety of trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and edibles. Compost will also be for sale in a 40-pound bags.  Soil testing will be done by members of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners on pick up day\, April 25th\, 2015 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton. \n\nTo use our on line ordering system with color photos and descriptions visit http://www.pioneervalleyconservation.org/ \nOr request a brochure by calling  #413-586-5440 x118 or email mailto: 413treesale@gmail.com. \nThe Conservation Districts provide technical assistance to landowners and communities on conservation\, woodland\, and wildlife management and farmland preservation.  The plant sale is our major fundraising source which allows us to provide conservation activities in your community. Please consider supporting local conservation.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampden-and-hampshire-conservation-districts-plant-sale-2015/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150403T003556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150403T003609Z
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Elizabeth Thwing author of Amazing Amusing Emus
DESCRIPTION:Come to World Eye Bookshop this Saturday to get your copy of Amazing Amusing Emus signed by author Elizabeth Thwing\, and to see live Emu chicks! \nElizabeth Thwing has spent the past five years working with Songline Emu Farm in Gill. Written for the middle schooler and up\, her book is packed with visuals and storylines about the life of an emu from the time it is a hatchling until it is two years old and able to lay its own eggs. \nRead more about Amazing Amusing Emus. \nLearn about more about Emus on Songline Emu Farm’s website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/book-signing-elizabeth-thwing-author-of-amazing-amusing-emus-2/
LOCATION:World Eye Bookshop\, 156 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150410
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150303T192629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150303T194134Z
UID:13433-1428364800-1428623999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm to Institution Summit at UMass Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Are you working to increase the amount of local and regional food used by schools\, colleges and health care facilities in the Northeast? You’re invited to the 2015 Farm to Institution Summit at UMass Amherst in Amherst\, Massachusetts on April 7-9!\n\n \n\n\nThis first year conference will feature 50+ sessions\, inspiring speakers\, local tours\, good food\, live music\, an exhibitor fair and more. Please join us – along with hundreds of other farm to institution advocates – for three exciting days of programming.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Farm to Institution Summit is hosted by Farm to Institution New England in partnership with the National Farm to School Network\, Health Care Without Harm and Farm to Institution New York State\, and generously funded by the USDA\, John Merck Fund and Henry P. Kendall Foundation along with other sponsors. \n\n\n \n\n\nRegister by March 10th to save $20 per day. Early bird registration costs $75 for one day\, $140 for two days or $200 for three days. We’re excited to offer a special rate of only $40 per day for farmers\, students and AmeriCorps service members. Full scholarships are also available. \n\n\n \n\n\nThere’s still time to sign up for the exhibitor fair to promote your mission\, service or products: www.farmtoinstitution.org/summit#exhibitor-fair\n\n\n \n\n\nInvite your networks and friends! We have sample communications and graphics you can use: www.farmtoinstitution.org/summit#outreach\n\n\n \n\n\nLearn more: www.farmtoinstitution.org/summit\n\nTo register: http://www.farmtoinstitution.org/summit/registration \n\n\n \n\n\nWe hope to see you there! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-institution-summit-at-umass-amherst/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150409T202652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150409T203626Z
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SUMMARY:UMasss Stockbridge School of Agriculture & Food For All Amherst windowsill plants workshop
DESCRIPTION:Leave with your own potted herb to take home! \n**Friday April 10th\, 4pm-5pm: Workshop on growing windowsill container plants in recycled containers. \n All workshops take place at CHD’s Not Bread Alone at the First Congregational Church of Amherst\, 165 Main Street.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umasss-stockbridge-school-of-agriculture-food-for-all-amherst-windowsill-plants-workshop/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 165 Main Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150320T165512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T165512Z
UID:13654-1428746400-1428757200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Forest Grown Mushroom Inoculation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the New England Wild Edibles annual inoculation workshop to be held on April 11\, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Colrain\, Massachusetts.  Learn how to start your own mushroom farm.  Participants will inoculate two logs to bring home to produce gourmet mushrooms in your own back yard.  This year we will be inoculating hard wood logs with shiitake and oyster mushroom spawn.  You will learn how mushrooms break down organic matter and how to provide the ideal conditions to care for your logs to maximize mushroom production.  Coffee or tea and light refreshments provided. \n$30 per person (bring a friend for $50) \nCall me at (413) 624-5188 or e-mail mailto: pclagreze@gmail.com for reservations
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forest-grown-mushroom-inoculation-workshop/
LOCATION:New England Wild Edibles\, 65 Foundry Village Road\, Colrain\, MA\, 01340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150408T164957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150408T233327Z
UID:13837-1428750000-1428771600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate 11 years of baking at Hungry Ghost Bread!
DESCRIPTION:Come by Hungry Ghost Bread this Saturday\, April 11th to help us celebrate eleven years of baking. In addition to the usual array of tarts & batards\, we’ll have live music\, fresh food vendors\, and our annual “poetry of the bread year” reading. \nThis event is free & open to all!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/celebrate-11-years-of-baking-at-hungry-ghost-bread/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150317T190908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T191236Z
UID:13613-1428847200-1428847200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainabillity Sunday Workshop Series: Freedom with Coffee\, Consumer Consciousness\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:Freedom with Coffee\, Consumer Consciousness\, and Community.  A workshop sponsored by the Freedom Cafe of Amherst.  Who knew that a small cup of drip coffee could make a splash halfway across the world?  The Freedom Cafe is a non-profit\, volunteer based organization that is dedicated towards great coffee for a great cause – fighting human trafficking.  Come join some of our baristas for an educational event to discuss modern day slavery\, and how we can make a tangible difference here in Amherst.  Learn what you can do to help\, and in the process\, how to make a great cup o’ joe.  Drink to freedom!  (Registration Required)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainabillity-sunday-workshop-series-freedom-with-coffee-consumer-consciousness-and-community/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150317T185037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150408T181436Z
UID:13608-1428847200-1428854400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Food and Farming Expo
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious to learn about what Sustainable Agriculture is? You are invited to a family friendly info session on topics relating to Sustainable Agriculture \n\nLearn about ways that YOU can implement sustainable agriculture methods in your household or backyard\nBe informed on local\, state\, and federal policy pertaining to agriculture and how you can use your vote.\nLearn the difference between organic and conventional farming and explore the different methods of organic growing.\nEducate yourself on soil health and composting.\nSample food from local farms\, learn about farms in the Valley\, and see for yourself how tasty and affordable sustainable agriculture is!\nEnter our raffle for a chance to win a raised garden bed installation and goods donated by local farms and businesses!\n\nCo-sponsored by the Stockbridge School of Agriculture\, the League of Women Voters\, and the UU Green Sanctuary Committee.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainable-food-and-farming-expo/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150310T175723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T211354Z
UID:13505-1429088400-1429104600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:LAND: The foundation of a healthy food system
DESCRIPTION:PVGrows 2015 Spring Forum \nREGISTER TODAY!  \nThe forum will be followed by a MA Food Plan Listening Session from 2:00 – 3:30pm \n\nJust as a house needs a strong foundation to support it over time\, farmers need secure access to land to produce food. Land is the foundation of our food system. \n\nHow does access to farmland fit into a vision of creating a healthy\, resilient\, and equitable food system?\nHow can we ensure that farmland is available and protected for future generations?\nWhat is the connection between food access and farmland access?\nWhat can urban and rural communities learn from one another about accessing land for food production?\nJoin us for the PVGrows 2015 Spring Forum to learn about the important role that secure access to land plays in our food system – and how we can all work to strengthen this foundation.\n\nAt the PVGrows Spring Forum we will explore topics related to land access including land affordability\, land transfer and succession planning\, land conservation\, farm and food business financing\, farm viability\, and food access. \n\nLearn why secure access to farmland is vital to creating a healthy\, resilient\, and equitable food system in the Pioneer Valley.\nUnderstand the barriers facing producers who are trying to gain secure access to rural and urban farmland.\nGet introduced to the diverse approaches available for overcoming these barriers including conservation easements\, shared ownership\, and creative leasing.\nHear stories of innovative approaches to land access and partnerships in rural and urban settings and meet with local people working on these issues.\n\nCommunity support is critical to help farmers access\, hold\, and transfer land – and to keep working farms viable for future generations. Join us to learn more! \nLike past Forums\, the 2015 Spring Forum will include interactive sessions\, structured networking\, opportunities for collaboration\, and a locally grown lunch. This event is open to anyone interested in and working for a healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley. \nWhat is a PVGrows Forum?  \n\nThis event is open to anyone working for a healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley.\nSpace is limited to 130.\nForum Registration is $0-50\, sliding scale and includes a locally grown lunch.\nRegistration Required.  REGISTER HERE\n\nFor more information about the event\, visit the PVGrows website. \nWednesday\, April 15th from 9:00am – 1:30pm\nOpen Square – Mill 1\, Holyoke\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/land-the-foundation-of-a-healthy-food-system/
LOCATION:Open Square- Mill 1\, 4 Open Square Way\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150410T184807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150410T184807Z
UID:13872-1429119000-1429126200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Screening of "The Weight on a Nation"
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Springfield Food Policy Council & Mason Square Health Task Force. \nWednesdays\, April 15\, 22 & 29 \nThis 4-part documentary confronts America’s obesity crisis. Three years in the making\, this series features case studies and interviews with leading experts and with individuals and families struggling with obesity. The series spotlights the facts and myths of this public epidemic. \nA discussion with local experts in the fields of public health\, wellness\, and nutrition will be held after each screening \nRSVP: Johnetta Baymon (413) 263-6500 ext.6539 (preferred) or to johnettab@springfieldpartnersin.com \nFood will be served \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-screening-of-the-weight-on-a-nation/
LOCATION:Springfield Central Library\, 220 State Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150409T203020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150409T203020Z
UID:13854-1429286400-1429290000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture & Food For All Amherst herbal workshop
DESCRIPTION:Leave with your own potted herb to take home! \nFriday April 17th\, 4pm-5pm: Workshop on making herbal infused oils\, tinctures and fresh pesto  \nAll workshops take place at CHD’s Not Bread Alone at the First Congregational Church of Amherst\, 165 Main Street.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-stockbridge-school-of-agriculture-food-for-all-amherst-herbal-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150120T182443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T193518Z
UID:13015-1429362000-1429369200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bee School\, Session 3 & 4 of 6: Spring Hive Dive and Swarm Management & Package Installation
DESCRIPTION:Spring Hive Dive & Swarm Management\nDuring this springtime apiary inspection\, participants will have the opportunity to open an active\, overwintered hive.  We will begin the workshop by opening hives to check on spring development.  We will discuss bee activity within the hive\, hive management on a natural system\, splitting and brood nest spacing. Bring a veil and hive tool if you have them.  Registration for those without veils will be limited.  Anyone with a veil may register. \nPackage Installation\nThis introductory workshop will cover honeybee hive installation as well as springtime management for a newly installed hive.  There will be a live demonstration installing a honeybee package.  If you are about to receive honeybees this spring\, this is definitely the workshop for you! Please bring your veil\, if you have one.  Feeding\, life cycle of the colony\, hive expansion will be covered in this workshop. \nBee packages come from the out of state\, where package production is dependent on local weather. Delivery date may change and therefore\, in order to provide participants with a live installation demonstration\, the workshop date might change as well.  We will take pre-registrations and will let you know in case of date change.  Because of the floating date\, payment will be collected on-site. \nDate TBD \nClick for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-school-session-3-of-6-spring-hive-dive-swarm-management/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150408T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150408T180533Z
UID:13842-1429437600-1429448400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wild Spring Brunch Fundraisier!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for wild food like acorn pancakes with Sweet Birch syrup\, story nature show & tell featuring a display of preserved hides\, teeth\, skulls\, cordage\, and plants all found in the wilds of New England and a raffle! \nClick here for more information or to purchase tickets
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wild-spring-brunch-fundraisier/
LOCATION:Rocky Hill Co-housing Community Kitchen\, 100 Black Birch Trail\, Northampton\, MA\, 01062
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150324T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T193708Z
UID:13688-1429448400-1429453800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Permaculture Landscape in Your Backyard with Llani Davidson
DESCRIPTION:Heard the word permaculture? Not sure what it is? In this workshop I show photos\, tell stories\, and share my experience of gardening for 10+ years. I share my approach to using permaculture design and integrating permaculture systems such as bed layout\, water systems\, forest gardens and creating multiple uses for everything! \nLlani Davidson has over 10 years of experience in organic CSA farming\, home-scale food production\, and teaching permaculture design. She is a co-founder of Broadfork Permaculture\, a cooperative landscaping business based in the Pioneer Valley\, and grows her own permaculture garden in Turners Falls\, MA. \nNo RSVP necessary\, just com and enjoy learning about permaculture!\nThis workshop is taking place at the Little e Festival at the Greenfield Fairgrounds. \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-your-own-permaculture-landscape-in-your-backyard-with-llani-davidson-2/
LOCATION:Greenfield Fairgrounds\, 87 Wisdom Way\, Greenfield\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150425
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150406T174813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150406T174813Z
UID:13794-1429488000-1429919999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:April Spring Farm for Kids at Winterberry Farm
DESCRIPTION:It does look like the snow and ice will be gone\, thank goodness!  We’ll spend the week together carrying for animals\, young and old.  We’re sure to have chicks and ducklings\, maybe some guinea keets and goslings\, too.  And of course all the adult poultry.  All the ewes will have lambed but the goats will be pregnant and wanting to be spoiled…we can get them outside if it’s warm enough. Each child will choose their favorite sheep family and spend lots of time with them. We’ll work with the border collies and the guard dogs\, plant seeds in the greenhouse both for the farm and to take home.  We’ve lots of woods to explore- and we hope you’ll all want to climb the far hill.  We’ll be finally working on the chicken coop!  And we’ll have lots of inside time for weaving\, felting and cooking.  We begin each day at 8:15 and go until 5:00.  This program is limited to 6 kids in grades 2-6.  Kids bring a lunch each day\, we provide beverages and snacks.$300 for the week. Call (413) 624-3940 or visit our website for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/april-spring-farm-for-kids-at-winterberry-farm/
LOCATION:Winterberry Farm\, 340 Wilson Hill Road\, Colrain\, MA\, 01340
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150424
DTSTAMP:20260604T133812
CREATED:20150406T165316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T165014Z
UID:13782-1429660800-1429833599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day at Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:April 22:\nR.W. Kern Center Living Building Challenge\nPanel Discussion at the Prescott Tavern followed by option building site tour of The R.W. Kern Center\n12-1 p.m.\nLunch Provided \nFeaturing:\nJonathan Wright 70F / Wright Builders\nJason Jewhurst / Bruner/Cott Architects\nCharley Stevenson / Integrated Eco Strategy\nBeth Hooker / Hampshire College \nFeatured Event: Regional Food System Strategies\nDavid Orr will provide his perspective on regional food systems\, from his work at Oberlin College and the surrounding community. With Andy Kendall of the Kendall Foundation\, and Margaret Christie from CISA\, it is sure to be a great event. Moderated by Jonathan Lash. \n4 p.m. / Franklin Patterson Hall / Main Lecture Hall\nOpen to the public\nLocal food reception to follow \nApril 23:\nPancake Breakfast at the Roos-Rohde House\n8:30-10:30 a.m.\nHosted by Mixed Nuts Co-op and The Hampshire College Farm\nFeaturing maple syrup from the Hampshire College Farm! \nLearn more about the panelists on our website. \nClick here for more information\, visit our Facebook event page here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/earth-day-at-hampshire/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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