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SUMMARY:Gardening Management Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Urban Gardening series offered by Daniel Staub\, a Springfield farmer. Planting\, seeding and much more! \nTime: 6pm \nSeeds available for sharing\, while supplies last. Sign up at our Events Calendar at www.springfieldlibrary.org\, or call (413) 263-6805
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-management-part-two/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Local Products Sampling at Serio’s Market
DESCRIPTION:**Please note that this event has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control\, but will be rescheduled soon!**\n \nBe sure to stop by Serio’s Market on Friday\, April 18th to sample some of the best Local Hero products in the Valley!  Hilltown producers\, Sangha Farm\, Sidehill Farm and Bug Hill Farm will be sampling their products from 4:00-6:00pm.  Delicious goat cheese\, yogurt and a variety of spreads will be some of the tastes you’ll get to enjoy.  Serio’s has been a supporter of local producers for years and with your continued support they will bring fresh\, local products to your table.  Now is your chance to meet and speak with the owners of Bug Hill Farm and Sangha Farm/Goat Rising.  Read more about the history of Serio’s Market and their many years of service in Northampton on their website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-products-sampling-at-serios-market/
LOCATION:Serio’s Market\, 65 State Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140423
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140417T174821Z
UID:9780-1398124800-1398211199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"More Than Honey"
DESCRIPTION:Part of Bee Week in Amherst. \n“More Than Honey”: a documentary screening in the Woodbury Room (basement) of the Jones Library\, Amherst. Co-sponsored by the Jones Library and All Things Local. \nBegins at 7:00pm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/more-than-honey/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
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SUMMARY:Bee Smart\, Amherst!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Pioneer Valley Bee Weak at this free educational and fun event for all ages.\n\nBee Smart\, Amherst is packed with bee education\, fun\, honey and hope for the future through stellar research efforts at UMass. Explore hive displays\, learn where honeybees nest and how to build your own native bee nesting box\, learn which plants you can grow so bees and other pollinators will thrive. Come\, bring your students and colleagues and enjoy an afternoon in the sun that promises to be buzzing with excitement. You might even take a swing at our bee pinyata!\n\nEvent will take place in the gardens at the front of Stockbridge Hall\, UMass. Parking is available in the adjacent Campus Center Parking Garage.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-smart-amherst/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140322T001606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140322T001705Z
UID:9555-1398261600-1398268800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Race\, Place & Health: Improving Health\, Reducing Disparities
DESCRIPTION:Open to the Public \nKeynote speaker:Dr. David Williams \nAt this event you will learn about: \n\nHow discrimination affects people’s health\nHow institutional racism deprives certain population’s high quality of life\nSuccessful strategies to address race and health inequities\n\nRSVP to Laura Hurley Partners for a Healthier Community \nPlease call 413.794.1454 or email Laura.Hurley@baystatehealth.org by April 11\, 2014 \nAbout the presenter: \nDr. David Williams is a leading social scientist and international contributor to the field of public health for his work and research to better understand health disparities related to race\, socioeconomic status\, racism\, and stress. His research speaks to housing and segregation and the effect on quality of life. He is the developer of the Everyday Discrimination Scale that is widely used to measure and assess perceived discrimination in health studies.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/race-place-health-improving-health-reducing-disparities/
LOCATION:Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Theater\, 1000 West Columbus Ave\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140325T214241Z
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SUMMARY:River Valley Market Permaculture Series
DESCRIPTION:Part II\nA free permaculture series at the River Valley Market in Northampton. Perfect opportunity for those of you who are interested in learning permaculture basics on a budget!\n\nThis section is titled “Eat Your Yard: Backyard Edible Forest Gardens”: Paw Paw’s\, Persimmons\, Currents\, Rasberries\, Figs oh my! Learn how to garden like the forest and turn your yard into an edible paradise. In this workshop you will learn about site prep\, species selection and planting methods to grow your own back (or front) yard food forest.\n\nYou must preregister with the River Valley Market at 413-584-2665 spaces fill fast. \nFor more information and a list of other upcoming events visit us at\nMobile Design Lab and join the western MA Permaculture Meet UP
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/river-valley-market-permaculture-series/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140511
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140313T034012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140313T034058Z
UID:9455-1398297600-1399766399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Organic Gardening Course at Greenfield Community College
DESCRIPTION:EVS 152 Organic Gardening with Tony Reiber \n\n\n\nMeets Thurs\, Apr 24 from 6-8:50p; and Sat\, Apr 26 & May 10 from 9a-3p \n\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. 1 Credit
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/organic-gardening-course-at-greenfield-community-college/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140427
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140403T020050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140403T020245Z
UID:9674-1398470400-1398556799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about fruit tree grafting from Andrew Rebelo at the Katywil Farm Community. Learn how to graft a fruit tree and take one home. We will discuss types of grafts\, scion wood harvesting\, caring for your new tree and more.\n\nSaturday\, April 26 \n9-11am or 12-2pm \nCost: $45 or sliding scale: $35 \n\n\nFor questions and other workshop dates/location\, please email: arebelo87@gmail.com \n\nTo register: katywil.com/grafting-workshop-apri-26/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grafting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140228T024644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140228T025303Z
UID:9232-1398502800-1398517200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Native Bee Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Tom Sullivan of ‘Welcome Pollinators’\, about native bees and their importance\, and then a hands-on construction of nest boxes for native bees. We will explore what we can readily do to improve our pollination of our gardens\, farms\, and orchards by providing the nesting needs of mason and leaf cutter bees. \n$30-$40 Sliding Scale. \nTo register\, email:  SowingSolutions@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/native-bee-habitats/
LOCATION:Permaculture Demonstration Site\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140417T175657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140417T175827Z
UID:9785-1398506400-1398520800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm and Forest Tour at Hickory Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Hickory Gardens: 10:00am to 12:00 pm \nJono Neiger and his family moved onto their 3-acre property in Leverett in 2004. Since that time they have been busy planting gardens\, orchards\, kiwi vineyards\, a forest garden and renovating their home to be more energy efficient and ecological. Jono is a founding partner of the Regenerative Design Group\, a faculty member at the Conway School of Landscape Design and has a diverse background in ecology\, conservation\, restoration\, land stewardship\, permaculture\, horticulture\, and landscape design.\n\nBrook’s Bend Farm: 12:30pm to 2:00pm \nSuzanne Webber and Al Miller bought this 90-acre farm in Montague in 2003 and have gradually diversified what it offers. They manage 65 acres of forestland and have recently worked to improve wildlife habitat along the edges of their fields using forestry and silvo-pasturing. The farm is home to many diversified enterprises and is a demonstration site for forest management and permaculture techniques.\n\nMeet at Hickory Gardens: 163 Rattlesnake Gutter Road\, Leverett \nFREE Event & Lunch Provided! Rain of Shine! \nPLEASE RSVP\, space is limited. Contact Matthias Nevins conservationist_americorps@mountgrace.org or (978) 248-2055 x27. You may also RSVP or get directions at mountgrace.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-and-forest-tour-at-hickory-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140417T175239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140417T175239Z
UID:9783-1398506400-1398528000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Amherst Sustainability Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full day of fun for the whole family. It’s all FREE! \n\nover 100 vendors of sustainable goods\, services\, crafts and information\nlive entertainment\nlive animals\n\nA full list of events is posted at the Town Sustainability Website.  \nAND… we need your help!  If you are willing to hang out at the Grow Food Amherst booth and welcome visitors on our behalf\,  please sign up here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5th-annual-amherst-sustainability-festival/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Common\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140428
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140423T175657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140423T175848Z
UID:9864-1398556800-1398643199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Broadfork Permaculture -Companion Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Companion Plants for Your Garden!\n \nInterested in increasing what your garden produces\, while creating more beauty and diversity?\n\nWhen: Sunday April 27th at 1 pm \nWhere: The little e event – Franklin County Fairground Greenfield MA \nLearn more here: http://www.thelittlee.org/index.html \n\nYou will learn about strategies such as seasonal rotation\, creating microclimates\, intercropping\, and companion planting\, which create mutually beneficial relationships between plants that boost soil health\, productivity\, and pest & disease resistance. The presenter will talk about her favorite companion plants for home-scale fruit production.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/broadfork-permaculture-companion-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:Franklin County Fairground\, Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140312T193619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140312T193633Z
UID:9425-1398592800-1398614400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Just Roots presents: Raising Your Own Meat and Eggs
DESCRIPTION:The ins and outs of raising your own meat and eggs\, including chickens\, turkeys and pigs. \nIf you have ever tasted fresh eggs and bacon\, you know there is a huge difference in quality and taste over what you can purchase at your local grocery store. Have you ever thought about a flock of backyard chickens or raising your own Thanksgiving turkey? Have a little room in the backyard for a pig but think it is simpler to buy it from the butcher’s shop? This class will cover the ins and outs of raising your own meat and eggs\, including chickens\, turkeys and pigs. Topics include breed selection\, nutrition\, space and housing needs\, basic first-aid\, fencing\, slaughter options and budgetary facts and figures. This class is geared toward first-time livestock owners.\n\nFor more information and to register\, visit: http://justroots.org/events/raising-your-own-meat-and-eggs/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-presents-raising-your-own-meat-and-eggs/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140501
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140411T180144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140411T180229Z
UID:9747-1398816000-1398902399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Permaculture Design: Connecting You With Your Backyard Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can use Permaculture Design in your backyard to create a healthy ecosystem that produces food and looks great.  Ashley will focus on your relationship to your residential landscape as seen through the unique lens of a permaculture designer.  He’ll use case studies of real projects to describe the process\, from articulating your goals to employing design strategies\, and identifying what is and isn’t working in your landscape.\n\n \nBegins at 6:30pm with Ashley Schenk. For more information click here.\n \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. \n\n\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
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/permaculture-design-connecting-you-with-your-backyard-landscape/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140228T025037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140228T025053Z
UID:9233-1399107600-1399122000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gourmet & Medicinal Mushroom Inoculation and Identification Class
DESCRIPTION:Workshop hosted by Ari Rockland Miller of the ‘Mushroom Forager’\, a knowledgable and well respected mycology expert in our region.  Participants will bring home their own shiitake mushroom logs (at a $25 value)! \nWorkshop Cost: $50 \nRegister by email:  SowingSolutions@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gourmet-medicinal-mushroom-inoculation-and-identification-class/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140428T173805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140428T173849Z
UID:9890-1399109400-1399134600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Korean Natural Farming (KNF) is an agricultural method that encourages self-sustaining\, closed loop systems through minimizing external inputs. Developed by Master Han Kyu Cho in South Korea\, KNF echoes many of the principles central to Masanobu Fukuoka’s Natural Farming technique as well as Permaculture. This all-day\, hands-on workshop will focus on both the philosophies and the practices of KNF. \n\n\nKNF is applicable to many types and scales of farming\, from backyard veggie gardening to larger scale livestock operations. Students will walk away from the workshop equipped with the knowledge to implement KNF practices on their own farm or garden\, including how to make various KNF inputs such as Indigenous Microorganism (IMO) soil inoculant\, Fish Amino Acids\, Water-soluble Calcium\, and Oriental Herbal Nutrient.\n\n\n\nAbout the instructor: Originally from Concord\, MA\, Aaron managed a diversified vegetable farm in Oberlin\, Ohio for several years. In 2010\, he traveled to Hawaii to learn about Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Aaron gained a thorough understanding of the practices and philosophies of KNF from an intensive workshop led by Master Han Kyu Cho\, originator of KNF\, and by working on a polyculture fruit farm in Hilo\, Hawaii which implements KNF techniques. Since returning to the Northeast in 2011\, Aaron has continued to practice and teach KNF at farms in OH\, VT\, MA\, and ME. Aaron recently finished a M.S. at the University of Maine where he was researching one of the KNF inputs\, the Indigenous microorganism inoculant (IMO) in controlled field and greenhouse trials.\n\n\n\nTo register and for more info\, visit http://www.nofamass.org/events/korean-natural-farming \nCost: $45 NOFA members; $54 non-members\n\n\nCheck our website for other exciting upcoming workshops! http://www.nofamass.org/events/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/9890/
LOCATION:Heifer Farm\, Rutland
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140226T000629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140226T000629Z
UID:9180-1399111200-1399122000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Workshop: Insect Pests & Diseases of Apples - and how to manage them
DESCRIPTION:One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on\, scouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc. will be covered. This course will be taught by Dr. Dan Cooley and Mr. Jon Clements. * 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-insect-pests-diseases-of-apples-and-how-to-manage-them/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140130T235853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140130T235853Z
UID:8918-1399190400-1399222800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Diemand Farm: Cake Decorating Class for Children
DESCRIPTION:Bring your child up to the farm on Sunday\, May 4 to learn how to decorate a cake. Each child will have an 8” round cake (chocolate\, vanilla or gluten-free) to decorate and take home.\n\nCall for time and to pre-register (required.) Please call 978-544-3806. Space is limited.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/diemand-farm-cake-decorating-class-for-children/
LOCATION:Diemand Farm\, 126 Mormon Hollow Road\, Wendell
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140423T190614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140423T190614Z
UID:9866-1399208400-1399215600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Holyoke Food Co-op Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Third Holyoke Food Co-op Planning meeting! \nJoin us to share ideas about what a food coop will look like in the City of Holyoke. \nFor more info check us out on Facebook or email: holyokefoodcoop@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/holyoke-food-co-op-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Heritage State Park\, Visitors Center\, 221 Appleton St.\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140417T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140417T180630Z
UID:9790-1399399200-1399406400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fermented Foods for Health\, Balance and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The health of probiotic flora in the digestive system is important for the absorption of nutrients\, immune system function\, controlling inflammation\, mental/emotional well being and for preventing food allergies and skin conditions. Eating fermented foods is an excellent way to maintain and restore healthy probiotic gut flora. In anticipation of the upcoming growing season\, we will learn how to make a variety of different fermented foods from vegetables and some fruits! Since fermentation is a natural means of food storage\, these traditional preparation techniques can also help support efforts to eat and enjoy local and regional foods throughout the year. \n$0 – 15 sliding scale. To Register Email: annie@justroots.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fermented-foods-for-health-balance-and-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140325T214112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140325T214219Z
UID:9592-1399487400-1399492800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:River Valley Market Permaculture Series
DESCRIPTION:Part III\nA free permaculture series at the River Valley Market in Northampton. Perfect opportunity for those of you who are interested in learning permaculture basics on a budget!\n\nThis section is titled “Permablitz: Like a flashmob only tastier”: Learn how to transform your yard into a permaculture paradise and build community at the same time!\nIn this workshop we will learn tips on how to organize your very own permablitz. A Permablitz is a one day permaculture flash mob where people come together in the spirit of mutual aid to to transform house’s\, school’s or business’s into edible ecological paradises.\n\nYou must preregister with the River Valley Market at 413-584-2665 spaces fill fast. \nFor more information and a list of other upcoming events visit us at\nMobile Design Lab and join the western MA Permaculture Meet UP
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/river-valley-permaculture-series/
LOCATION:River Valley Coop\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140428T191548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140428T191610Z
UID:9893-1399489200-1399494600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Permaculture in Southeast India: Growing Food in a Land of Desertification
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Abrah Dresdale\, 2014 David Bird Fellow & GCC Farm and Food Systems Coordinator & Faculty at Greenfield Community College. Plus an optional 6pm tour of GCC Permaculture Garden\n\nEvent is Free & Open to the Public.\n\nCo-sponsored by GCC’s Farm & Food Systems program\, SAGE Education Center\, and the GCC Permaculture Club
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/permaculture-in-southeast-india-growing-food-in-a-land-of-desertification/
LOCATION:The Dining Commons\, Greenfield Community College\, Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140511
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140228T012843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140228T012843Z
UID:9218-1399680000-1399766399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:GTC Plant Sale / Gardeners Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This annual Plant Sale is hosted by Gardening the Community and will be comprised of workshops along with a variety of flowers\, vegetable plants\, herbs and more that you can purchase. \nTime: TBA \nTo pre-order your plants have the order form sent to you via email: Sales@gardeningthecommunity.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gtc-plant-sale-gardeners-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140425T005519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140425T005851Z
UID:9872-1399716000-1399723200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Weekend Farm Tour at Simple Gifts Farm in North Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Simple Gifts Farm \n1089 North Pleasant Street\, North Amherst\, MA 01002   413-549-1585 \nSimple Gifts Farm is managed as an ecological unit\, integrating vegetable crops and livestock. Their vision is to use this community-owned land as an ecologically and economically sustainable unit and to maintain it as a beautiful community asset. \nThe tour will include how greenhouses\, low tunnels and caterpillars are used to protect Fall plantings of spinach\, onions and kale and spring plantings of cucumbers\, bedding plants and baby greens. Learn how the Highland Cattle are integral partners in the soil health. Meet Little John (the new John Deere tractor) and the Chicken tractor too!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mothers-day-weekend-farm-tour-at-simple-gifts-farm-in-north-amherst/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140508T183407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140508T183407Z
UID:10002-1399716000-1399734000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sing Songs\, Plant Seeds!
DESCRIPTION:The Amandla Chorus will give a special concert to benefit 3 local agricultural organizations helping to increase access to healthy food in our area. Discounted tickets available ($5.00) in limited supply (for those with limited funds). They are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Contact eveline@amandlachorus.org for a discount information. \nSing Songs\, Plant Seeds! \nAmandla & special guests: \nSongs in many languages to support three local agricultural groups \n~Grow Food Northampton\, Just Roots\, and the Pleasant Street Community Garden~ \nwhose food security programs increase access to nutritious food for those who can’t afford it otherwise. \nSpecial guests! \n~Diane Sanabria (known far and wide as The Banjo Queen) \n~FIRE POND (Doug Reid & Eveline MacDougall) \n~Jeff Dyer (playing the kse diev\, an ancient\, indigenous Cambodian instrument) \nTributes to Nelson Mandela & Pete Seeger \nAvailable at the door and at the following outlets: Broadside Books\, Cup & Top\, World Eye Bookshop
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sing-songs-plant-seeds/
LOCATION:Helen Hills Chapel\, 123 Elm St.\,\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140516
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140228T010824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140228T011655Z
UID:9214-1400112000-1400198399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Management Part Three
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Urban Gardening series offered by Daniel Staub\, a Springfield farmer. Workshop will focus on pest control\, trellising\, weed control\, watering and harvesting. \nTime: 6pm \nSeeds available for sharing\, while supplies last. Sign up at our Events Calendar at www.springfieldlibrary.org\, or call (413) 263-6805
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-management-part-three/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T174500
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140429T185936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140429T190015Z
UID:9916-1400317200-1400348700@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:BLOOM Springtime Gala
DESCRIPTION:Come to the second BLOOM! fundraiser on May 17th\, 2014 from 9 am- 5 pm.  Held at the farm here in Heath\, BLOOM! will be the culmination to Hilltown Bee Week.  While the last BLOOM! festival raised money for a pollinator project here at the farm\, this year we will raise money for public and publicly accessible gardens in Franklin County.  Garden sites will be selected\, designed and prepared for planting in the all of 2014 and planted out in the spring of 2015.  We envision Franklin County filled with abundant flowers and the sweet sounds of buzzing bees\, butterflies\, and the other pollinators we depend on.\n\nHere is the schedule for the day: \n9:00 am  Farm walk around the blueberry field to observe the many species of pollinators at work.  This year’s tour will be led by insect and plant ecologist of UMASS\, Jarrod Fowler.  We will also tour the Benson Place’s pollinator project installation. \n10:00 am Workshop:  How to design and plant a pollinator garden in your yard.    Learn the basics plant selection for pollinators and plant out a hazelnut shrub hedgerow with pollinator plants.  Participants will go home with knowledge and handouts to design and plant out their own pollinator gardens at home.  Led by Meredith Wecker and Andrew Kurowksi. \n11:15 am  Workshop:  Mason Bee Nesting Tubes Come learn about these amazing native pollinators and how to attract and care for them in your yard. \n12:30 am BYO Picnic Lunch and feast with family and friends on this beautiful hilltop! \n1:30 pm    Pitit Theate’s To Bee or Not to Bee \, an all ages show about the decline of the bees with an audience participatory hopeful ending.    For more info:   http://ptco.org/shows/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/ \n2:45  pm  Family Contra Dance – Calling by Steve Howland\, music by Steve Howland and friends.  Family friendly dancing\, all dances will be taught.  Contra dance will end around 4:30 or 5 pm.\n\nThere will also be a pollinator Plant Sale for the day. \nSuggested Donation:  $10 per adult\, $ 5 per child or $ 20 per family \nThank you to our event sponsors! – Artisan Beverage Cooperative\, Real Pickles\, Tire Warehouse of Greenfield\n\nFor directions visit our website: www.bensonplace.org/directions
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bloom-springtime-gala/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140226T000815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140226T000815Z
UID:9182-1400320800-1400331600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Workshop: Native Pollinator Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Pollination is an important step in growing all fruits and many vegetables. While most people know about honey bees\, native bees are also important pollinators. Encouraging native bees and other beneficials by providing nesting and forage habitat is easy and fun for the home gardener. Learn about how to build bee blocks and which flowering plants make good forage habitat. Participants will build nest boxes to bring home to their gardens.** This workshop is taught by Sonia G Schloemann and 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-native-pollinator-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140513T224257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140513T232918Z
UID:10070-1400335200-1400346000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CO-OP Celebration in Greenfield
DESCRIPTION:Join the Co-op celebration with Real Pickles\, Artisan Beverage Cooperative and Pioneer Valley Photo Voltaics. There will be appetizers and beverages\, music\, games\, spring weather\, and great company! Kids welcome! \nLive music with: Xopo (Balkan) & Ras Moon (Reggae)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/co-op-celebration-in-greenfield/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140519
DTSTAMP:20260528T055042
CREATED:20140513T223936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140513T223936Z
UID:10068-1400371200-1400457599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The 7th Annual Tractor Ride & Chicken BBQ
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Tractor Ride and BBQ presented by the Hillside Agricultural Tractor and Engine Club\, is planned for Sunday May 18th. It will start and end at the Cummington Fairgrounds. All proceeds will benefit The Hampshire and Berkshire County 4H Fairs and Massachusetts Future Farmers of America. \nThis year’s ride is in memory of Norm French. \nSaga Communications\, Inc. through its subsidiary\, Saga Communications of New England\, LLC\, and stations WHAI-FM\, WPVQ-FM\, and WHMQ-AM\, \,  \nprohibits all forms of discrimination in advertising contracts. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race\, ethnicity\, or gender regarding advertising practices. \nwww.whai.com                                   www.bear953.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-7th-annual-tractor-ride-chicken-bbq/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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