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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140130T235853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140130T235853Z
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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:20260528T081618
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
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:20260528T081618
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140511
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
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:20260528T081618
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T174500
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140519
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140525
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140326T234041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140326T234041Z
UID:9597-1400889600-1400975999@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 August 9 and October 19th\, 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-saturday-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140526
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140512T204415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140512T204415Z
UID:10052-1400889600-1401062399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:40th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fiber and woolcraft vendors\, sheep shearing demonstrations\, sheep dog trials\, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children\, sheep shows\, fleece show and sale\, fleece to shawl competition\, and food booths.  9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.  For more information and map\, go to www.MASHEEPWOOL.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/40th-annual-massachusetts-sheep-woolcraft-fair/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140515T224658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140515T224722Z
UID:10084-1400929200-1400947200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Open House: Songline Emu Farm
DESCRIPTION:Visit Songline Emu Farm for the Annual Open House farm tours. We will be conducting tours on the half hour for $5.00 per adult\, $3.00 for seniors and kids under 12.\n\nThis is your only chance to see the birds up close!\n\nWe’ll take you through: \n\ntheir dinosaur ancestry\nnative habitat in Australia and their close relationship with the Aboriginal people\nemu farming in America and the amazing products the birds provide\nthe strange dynamics of emu mating and child rearing\nviewing a hatch in progress\npetting a baby emu\nand cuddling up with Cary Grant or Gomer\ngreat photo opportunities throughout the tour\n\n\nIf you’d like to join us please let us know on Facebook if you can.  We’ll make sure those that respond get to the front of the line for each tour.  And yes\, Mr. George Squigglemire himself will be here.\n\nSongline Emu Farm. 413 863-2700. The Farm Store Open Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 12-5pm for local customer pick-up. Please let us know if you are coming.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/open-house-songline-emu-farm/
LOCATION:Songline Emu Farm\, 66 French King Hwy\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140609
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140108T212447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140108T212447Z
UID:8658-1402012800-1402271999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Strolling of the Heifers Weekend
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of fun and education for the whole family\, built around the world-famous\, agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade\, which takes place Saturday\, June 7 at 10 a.m. sharp on Brattleboro’s historic Main Street.\n\nThe parade kicks off with scores of lovable heifer calves\, groomed and decorated\, led by future farmers. The heifers are followed by many other farm animals\, bands\, tractors\, floats\, clowns and surprises. When it’s over\, follow the crowd to the all-day\, 11-acre Slow Living Expo for food\, music\, dance\, demonstrations\, exhibits and fun\, all related to our mission of sustaining family farms by connecting people with healthy local food.\n\nAnd that’s not all: Stroll Weekend starts Friday night\, June 6 with our Gallery Walk Street Festival featuring a culinary competition (the great Bread Pudding Cookoff!)\, Farm Art exhibits\, plus food\, music and dancing in the street; and continues Sunday\, June 8 with our Farmers Breakfast\, the cycling Tour de Heifer and a Farm Tour; plus many other related events during the weekend.\n\nPreceding the weekend is the fourth annual Slow Living Summit\, June 4-6 in downtown Brattleboro — a conference gathering concerned citizens for explorations of how to build healthier\, happier\, and more resilient\, connected\, mindful\, sharing\, and vibrant communities.\n\nAlways rated one of Vermont’s Top 10 Summer Events! Check site for full weekend schedule!\n\nWebsite: www.strollingoftheheifers.com \nEmail: info@strollingoftheheifers.com \nPhone for info: 802-380-0226
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strolling-of-the-heifers-weekend-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140608
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140310T191415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140310T191448Z
UID:9363-1402099200-1402185599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Western MA Permaculture Site Tours
DESCRIPTION:This is one full day of visiting leading permaculture demonstration sites. \nEmail SowingSolutions@gmail.com for more info. \nThis event is hosted by Sowing Solutions Permaculture Design & Education. More information about them can be found at:  www.SowingSolutions.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/western-ma-permaculture-site-tours/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140602T175711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140602T175711Z
UID:10173-1402135200-1402142400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Bee Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off “Bee Week” in Greenfield for Children & Families & Bee-Keepers!\n10-11:45 Honey Bee Tea Party Dress as a bee\, flower or butterfly. Enjoy treats & face-painting.\nEach child takes home a “FreeBee” Gift Bag. Adults must remain with their children.\n10-11 UMass Researchers Learn about bee health\, colony collapse disorder and more.\n11 Karen’s Dance Studio Watch local area children do their Springy-Bee Dances\n11:15 Bee Parade through Farmer’s Market with kazoos! Kids should wear their best bee outfit.\nFollowing the parade\, join us for a Birthday Cake to celebrate Lorenzo Langstroth’s* birthday!\n11:45 Take a bee selfie and later… watch the treats spill out…and have some! Bee Pinata\nEnjoy Magpie’s Honey Pie\, Farmers’ Market with honey\, flowers\, local goodies and more.\nCreate Make bee nesting box with Tom Sullivan\, local beescaper. Make crafts for kids: crowns & wands\, puppets & toys. Franklin Co. Beekeepers will have a real hive–See Live Bees!\nWIN 1 of 9 packed baskets filled with bee-themed items to benefit SNAP OR Heifer Project\n*Lorenzo Langstroth was minister of our church and invented the modern beehive in 1850
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-bee-fest/
LOCATION:Second Congregational Church\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140605T221309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140605T225039Z
UID:10233-1402135200-1402142400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Edible Plant Walk at Simple Gifts Farm
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify and prepare common wild plants for food and drink. Informational pamphlets will be distributed\, and plants will be offered for sale. Free; all ages welcome. For information\, contact Sarah Berquist at; berquist.sarah@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/edible-plant-walk-at-simple-gifts-farm/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140608T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140604T001849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140604T002021Z
UID:10205-1402200000-1402254000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Wine Festival: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow wine enthusiasts for an incredible day of sampling up to 48 wines from some of the finest farm wineries in Massachusetts. The number of tickets sold will be limited and there will be two sessions. Both these changes will help speed entry into the festival and reduce lines at wineries for your tastings. The Massachusetts farm Winery and Growers Association is sponsoring the festival. \nPARTICIPATING WINERIES: \nAaronap Cellars\, Black Birch Vineyard\, Coastal Vineyards\, Far From The Tree Cider\, Hardwick Vineyard & Winery\, Les Trois Emme Vineyard & Winery\, Mineral Hills Winery\, Still River Winery\, Travessia Winery\, Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod\, Westport Rivers Vineyard and Zoll Cellars.  \nThe day will also feature samples and sales of locally produced specialty foods\, fine crafts and gourmet caterers.\nAdmission tickets to this 21 and over event are $45 each. A $5 banding fee\, which includes a souvenir wine glass\, tote and event program\, is required for anyone wishing to sample wine. Tickets for the festival are limited.  For more information\, visit www.masswinery.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-wine-festival-session-2/
LOCATION:Three County Fairgrounds\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140604T001739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140604T002107Z
UID:10203-1402225200-1402236000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Wine Festival: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow wine enthusiasts for an incredible day of sampling up to 48 wines from some of the finest farm wineries in Massachusetts. The number of tickets sold will be limited and there will be two sessions. Both these changes will help speed entry into the festival and reduce lines at wineries for your tastings. The Massachusetts farm Winery and Growers Association is sponsoring the festival. \nPARTICIPATING WINERIES:  \nAaronap Cellars\, Black Birch Vineyard\, Coastal Vineyards\, Far From The Tree Cider\, Hardwick Vineyard & Winery\, Les Trois Emme Vineyard & Winery\, Mineral Hills Winery\, Still River Winery\, Travessia Winery\, Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod\, Westport Rivers Vineyard and Zoll Cellars.  \nThe day will also feature samples and sales of locally produced specialty foods\, fine crafts and gourmet caterers.\nAdmission tickets to this 21 and over event are $45 each. A $5 banding fee\, which includes a souvenir wine glass\, tote and event program\, is required for anyone wishing to sample wine. Tickets for the festival are limited.  For more information\, visit www.masswinery.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-wine-festival-session-1/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140527T190954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140529T222554Z
UID:10161-1402239600-1402254000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Just Roots Spring Farm Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Farm Festival is a family-friendly event rich with activities and community. If you have not been out to the Greenfield Community Farm\, don’t miss this opportunity. The Spring Farm Festival is designed to kick off the growing season and celebrate our community. \nWith activities for all ages and interests\, you won’t want to miss out. Work parties will include rocking and weeding; help out and get your hands dirty. Tour the farm and see the various gardens\, greenhouses\, outbuildings and more. Take a guided wildlife walk\, led by naturalist Ted Watt. Learn about the Agricultural Justice Project which is working to promote ‘Domestic Fair Trade’ labor standards on farms in the Valley. See a plowing with pigs demonstration\, where heritage piglets will assist in tilling garden space. Get creative at the art tent\, offering a variety of art projects including face painting and sign painting (signs will be used to showcase what is growing in our Pick-Your-Own Garden). Learn about herbal medicines and holistic approaches to health. Check out the vending area where you can load up on soaps\, t-shirts\, kombucha\, herbs and veggie starts. \nWhat festival would be complete without food and entertainment? Feast on a community supplied potluck meal and locally donated delicious offerings. Get cozy around the bonfire while enjoying local artists perform original and cover songs. Experience the Piti Theatre performance\, “To Bee or Not To Bee.” The Spring Farm Festival offers something for everyone. We invite you to come experience the Greenfield Community Farm and be a part of a vibrant community. \nAll proceeds raised from the event will go to support the Donor Supported Shares initiative\, offering full CSA shares through the Common Wealth CSA for $5.00 a week to those who qualify. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Work Parties: Rocking & Weeding (in the fields)\n3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Community Garden Work (in the Community Garden)\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Herb Farm Work (in the Herb garden)\n3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Face Painting (in the Art Tent)\n3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Discussion: The Agricultural Justice Project\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Wildlife Walk- led by naturalist Ted Watt\n4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Plowing with Pigs demonstration/Heritage pig talk by Jessica Van Steensburg\n4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Farm Tour\, led by Andy Grant (starts at the Tool Shed)\n5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Herbal Medicine Talk\n5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Kids Activity- Sign Painting (in the Art tent)\n6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Dinner\, Bonfire and Performances\n6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Piti Theatre- To Bee or Not To Bee \nContact: Annie Burdett\, Just Roots Education Coordinator 413-325-8969
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-announces-spring-farm-festival/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community Farm\, Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140602T175926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140602T185144Z
UID:10175-1402412400-1402416000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Day Planning Meeting\, Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Food Day is a nationwide celebration of healthy\, affordable\, and sustainably produced food and a grassroots campaign for better food policies. \nHere is the 2013 campaign report. \nMassachusetts was #2 in the country with 640 activities! Find out how you can get your team or organization involved! This year’s themes are focused on nutritional education\, food justice\, and highlighting partnerships with local farmers! Come to a meeting for an overview of what Food Day is\, meet others who care about our food system and have fun networking with like minded people. \nA few ideas from recent brainstorming sessions: \n\nMA schools “Eat Real” 2014 challenge (over 340 schools did last year!)\nA statewide “Apple Crunch”\nA Food Justice Summits and panels\n\nFarm tours and community activities with your local farmer\nHealth center staff members hosting local food potlucks\nCooking demonstrations and lessons\nCommunity youth groups hosting healthy education activities\nFood system forums and/or film screenings at town community centers\nCollege campus organizing (over 30 campuses participated last year!)\n\n\n\n\nFood Day Planning Meetings: \nSpringfield: \nTuesday\, June 10th\, 3:00-4:00 pm \nRSVP: Rose.arruda@state.ma.us \n\nUpcoming meetings in June: Somerville\, Fitchburg\, Berkshire County\, Newton\, Westford and Amherst. \nIf you want a meeting in your town or have a large group that you can bring together\, I would be happy to lead a meeting\, just email me. \nVisit the website\, www.foodday.org\, share the information with your co-workers/friends/farmers/neighbors/community organization…and come to a meeting for ideas\, guidance and community building!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-day-planning-meeting-springfield/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 220 State St\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140604T002814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140604T003044Z
UID:10207-1402502400-1402506000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grow Food Amherst: Potting up for Papa at the Amherst Wednesday Market
DESCRIPTION:Join Grow Food Amherst and the UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture\, co-sponsors of this weekly series (workshops or public activities – many of them “kid friendly”) at the Wednesday Amherst Farmers’ Market from 4:00pm – 5:00pm.  Many of our weekly events will be co-sponsored by the Massachusetts 4-H Youth Development Program.  If you would like to offer a workshop\, kids events\, or some other public activity please contact Grow Food Amherst. \nJune 11 – (Free) Potted Plant for Papa – Emma Golden & Sue Morello
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grow-food-amherst-potting-up-for-papa-at-the-amherst-wednesday-market/
LOCATION:Amherst Wednesday Market at Kendrick Park\, North Pleasant & Triangle St.\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140513T170848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140513T170848Z
UID:10061-1402509600-1402509600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Preservation and Storage – 1 credit
DESCRIPTION:Provides strategies and techniques for preserving and storing food.  Topics include: kitchen safety\, rules for food safety\, canning basics\, dehydration\, cold storage and freezing\, food selection\, choosing and maintaining equipment\, and awareness of local food resources.  For more information contact the instructor\, Angela Roell\, at roella@gcc.mass.edu. \nTo sign up visit:  http://greenfieldcc.3dcartstores.com/Food-Preservation-and-Storage_p_741.html
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-preservation-and-storage-1-credit/
LOCATION:Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140605T212536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140605T212536Z
UID:10222-1402740000-1402750800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New Lands Farm Tour: West Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Visit New Lands Farm for an open farm tour and the opportunity to see the fields\, learn about our project\, and meet the farmers\, staff and interns! Find out more about our farming methods\, the unique challenges that immigrant and refugee farmers face\, and how your support of New Lands Farm is contributing positively to the community and the local food system. Bring a lunch; donations to support the farm and program are also appreciated.   \nDirections:  From Rt. 5\, turn onto Morgan Rd (across from CVS and the Riverdale Shops).  Go 1.3 miles through two stop lights and make a right on Birnie Ave. The farm is 0.6 miles on the right.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-lands-farm-tour-west-springfield/
LOCATION:New Lands Farm\, 334 Birnie Ave \, W. Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140617T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140617T204500
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140522T223317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140522T223626Z
UID:10144-1403028900-1403037900@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cooking Class:  Perfect Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Mary Ellen Warchol and Denise Lemay from Stockbridge Farm in South Deerfield will be presenting a cooking class at Different Drummer’s Kitchen. Tired of hot dogs and burgers? Hoping for a no-fuss\, do-ahead picnic menu that will make it possible for you to enjoy the party as much as everyone else? You’ve found it! Mary Ellen and Denise will show you how to put together a feast for the eyes and the palate where 95% of the preparation happens the day before. Join us for an evening of summer deliciousness. Click here for more information and to register!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cooking-class-perfect-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Different Drummer’s Kitchen\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T081618
CREATED:20140616T220653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140617T004518Z
UID:10313-1403114400-1403118000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herb Walk at Sawmill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Sawmill Farm this Wednesday on a summer herb walk with herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson of Thyme Herbal. Brittany will be speaking about some of the medicinal and edible plants growing at the farm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/10313/
LOCATION:Sawmill Herb Farm\, 140 Meadow Rd \, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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