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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140609
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140608
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140602T175711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140602T175711Z
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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:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140605T221309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140605T225039Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140608T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140604T001849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140604T002021Z
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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
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CREATED:20140604T001739Z
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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:20260528T101924
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:20260528T101924
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:20260528T101924
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:20260528T101924
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
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:20260528T101924
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:20260528T101924
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140626
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140228T025950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140626T170602Z
UID:9238-1403136000-1403740799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Two Week Summer Permaculture Design Course
DESCRIPTION:Two week design course full of: \n\npractical sustainable living skills\necological design skills for creating abundant landscapes\npractices for building a resilient culture\nnetworking opportunities and community resilience resources that can support you in your permaculture endeavors\n\nRegistration cost: $200 \nFor more information: www.PermacultureSeries.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/two-week-summer-permaculture-design-course/
LOCATION:Sirius Community\, 72 Baker Rd\, Shutesbury
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T153000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140618T174624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140618T174624Z
UID:10331-1403337600-1403364600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Agronomy Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full day of free events open to all beekeepers and the public. Highlights include sessions about feeding\, moving and maintaining your bees\, as well as a soap-making demonstration and refreshments of course! The event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association\, The University of Massachusetts and hosted by the Franklin County Bee Association. Expenses are covered by selling raffle tickets and merchandise. Please support this annual event by purchasing a ticket and buying a T-shirt. Find a full schedule and more information on the event website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-agronomy-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:UMass Agronomy Farm\, River Road\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140613T191358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140613T193259Z
UID:10293-1403344800-1403370000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Organic Strawberry PYO at Red Fire Farm\, Montague
DESCRIPTION:Red Fire Farm will be open to the public for one day only pick-your-own organic strawberries\, and a Farmer’s Market booth for purchasing seasonal produce and local cream. From 2pm-5pm\, try free tastings of many strawberry varieties. In addition\, the farm will be selling decadent desserts of strawberry shortcake and chocolate covered strawberries. Visitors can also enjoy live music by Below the Gaff\, a local Celtic band. Other free activities include Fairy House Building\, Walking Tours of the Farm\, an art show from local students and more. \n:: \nIn the evening is the Strawberry Soiree Feast in the Fields\, a ticketed locavore dinner available later in the evening at 5:30pm\, with the Masala Jazz Band setting the mood. Created by chef Mary Reilly from Edible Pioneer Valley\, the menu will feature Red Fire Farm seasonal organic produce and local products from other area farms. Tickets start at $35 with an option to also make a donation to Mount Grace Land Trust. \n:: \nAll events will take place rain or shine. Strawberry Soiree events are free\, except for the sit-down dinner in the field. \nFor more information about the events\, or to purchase tickets for the Strawberry Soiree\, click here. For more information about the Mount Grace Land Trust Campaign for Affordable Farms\, please contact David Kotker at 978-248-2043\, or visit www.mountgrace.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/organic-strawberry-pyo-at-red-fire-farm-montague/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140613T192322Z
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SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm's Strawberry Soiree\, Montague
DESCRIPTION:The Strawberry Soiree Feast in the Fields is a ticketed locavore dinner by chef Mary Reilly from Edible Pioneer Valley. The menu will feature Red Fire Farm seasonal organic produce and local products from other area farms. Music will be provided by the Masala Jazz Band. Tickets start at $35 with an option to also make a donation to Mount Grace Land Trust. Red Fire Farm & Mount Grace Land Trust completed a fundraising campaign to purchase the Montague Meadow property\, and now are raising the last funds needed for the legal fees to finalize the farm affordability transfer to Mount Grace. Read more about the project here. Earlier in the day\, the strawberry fields will be open for PYO from 10am-5pm\, with activities and live music between 2-5pm. A full listing of the day’s events can be found here. \n:: \nIf you purchase a ticket for more than $35\, the balance of your payment will be fully tax deductible and will be used to fund final fees for Mount Grace’s purchase of the Montague farmland. Find out about the Campaign for Affordable Farms! \n:: \nFor more information about the events\, or to purchase tickets for the Strawberry Soiree\, click here. For more information about the Mount Grace Land Trust Campaign for Affordable Farms\, please contact David Kotker at 978-248-2043\, or visit www.mountgrace.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farms-strawberry-soiree-montague/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140626
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140228T021806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140228T190258Z
UID:9220-1403395200-1403740799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Revisioning Sustainability 2014
DESCRIPTION:Revisioning Sustainability Conference: Campuses as Catalysts for Regenerative Food Systems \nExplore real world examples of innovative food systems sustainability programs that embody whole-systems regeneration in practice. At this premiere gathering of food sustainability and permaculture professionals\, we bring together campus and community leaders from permaculture initiatives\, programs such as the Real Food Challenge\, sustainable procurement professionals\, progressive administrators\, and student advocates from campuses nationwide\, in order to collectively develop new ideas\, strengthen existing networks\, and gain tools that will aide in the cultivation of a truly regenerative world.\n\nLearn more about the conference here. \nFollow RSC on Facebook. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/revisioning-sustainability-2014/
LOCATION:University of Massacusetts Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140522T224656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140613T190028Z
UID:10148-1403708400-1403719200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Cooperative Food Economy
DESCRIPTION:This class will focus on efforts that are happening across the country to combine the cooperative movement with creating a more just and sustainable food system\, and the need for such an effort. The session will take place over three hours on June 25nd from 4 – 7 PM EST. The class will consist of presentation from co-op experts\, facilitated group conversations\, a Q&A with a representative from a cooperative member working in the field on this issue\, and short activities. People with all levels of knowledge on cooperatives and sustainable food systems are more than welcome and encouraged to take this course. \nThis course is taught by Toolbox for Education and Social Action\, TESA and is adapted from the Farm & Food Cooperatives course developed for Greenfield Community College. For more information visit the TESA website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-a-cooperative-food-economy/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140619T215259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140619T215444Z
UID:10357-1403712000-1403719200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Racial Equity in the Food System Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Racial Equity in the Food System Working Group is committed to deepening a shared understanding of racism\, how it shows up in the food system; and why food justice & racial equity are at the core of creating a healthy food system. Join the group to share/learn about the Undoing Racism Workshop organized in partnership with the Undoing Racism Collective (UROC) in May 2014\, and to think together about how to continue this work.\n\nLight refreshments will be served. This event is open to anyone dedicated to creating a just and healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley. Register for the event here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/racial-equity-in-the-food-system-gathering/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140624T193810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140624T193810Z
UID:10393-1403881200-1403886600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Mobile Markets: Kick-Off Event
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration\, the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Transitional Assistance will host an event to showcase the Massachusetts’ Mobile Markets\, also kicking-off the statewide 2014 Farmers’ Market Tours.\n\nThe purpose of this mobile market event is to highlight the five Mobile Market models across the state; to demonstrate the kinds of healthy food choices people can make at mobile markets in providing access to fresh\, affordable\, local fruits and vegetables; to raise awareness and promote mobile markets as viable points of access for SNAP and WIC clients to utilize their benefits (also Senior and WIC FM coupons\, “matching” programs); and to promote local farmers and agri-business that provide fresh\, affordable\, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Throughout the summer there will be mobile markets in Springfield\, Somerville\, Worcester\, Lowell\, and Boston.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-mobile-markets-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:YMCA\, 104 Murray Avenue\, Worcester
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140624T000647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140624T001017Z
UID:10378-1403949600-1403971200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of honeybee biology and hive upkeep!\n\nAre you interested in bees but not sure if you’re ready to take the leap into beekeeping? Perhaps a bit intimidated by the droning buzz of a swarm or the prospect of a sharp sting? Curious about what diseases and environmental conditions affect honeybees and how to take a healthy\, proactive stand towards them? Itching to handle a frame of bees or extract honey straight from the comb? Then this is the course for you!\n\nIn this fun but intensive workshop you will learn the basics of honeybee biology and hive upkeep. Using hives located on our farm\, we will provide an in-depth introduction to beekeeping equipment\, seasonal management and colony dynamics. We will listen to prepared presentation segments\, inspect and build equipment\, ask and answer questions\, manipulate colonies\, as well as observe actual honeybee behavior inside and outside the hives. We will end the day with a honey extraction and all participants will go home with a jar of this freshly harvested\, seasonal honey. You will leave with an increased knowledge about bees as well as greater confidence in your ability to be around them.\n\nTaught by Daniel Berry\nDaniel Berry is an organic farmer and proprietor of Invisible Cities Apiary.\n\nRequirement: Wear long pants\, closed shoes and socks; bring a long-sleeve shirt for working the bees. Beekeeping veils provided.\n\nRegistration Required\, click here:  http://justroots.org/events/hands-on-introduction-to-beekeeping/\n\nVisit www.justroots.org to learn more about upcoming events/programs
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-beekeeping/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140624T192601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140624T192719Z
UID:10391-1403964000-1403974800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Local Food\, Good Jobs" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this participatory workshop\, led by Olivia Geiger and Helen Scharber\, participants will develop tools for analyzing how local food production–from growing to processing to retail–fits into the broader economy. In particular\, the group will explore reasons why balancing good paying jobs with competitive and affordable food prices is so difficult\, along with strategies for increasing the quality of jobs in the food sector and the affordability of local organic food.\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please register here.This is one of a series of Saturday workshops run by the Center for Popular Economics this summer – check out the link for a full listing. Feel free to contact Helen or Olivia with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-food-good-jobs-workshop/
LOCATION:Pioneer Valley Central Labor Council\, 640 Page Boulevard\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140613T194703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140613T195817Z
UID:10300-1404036000-1404059400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hands-on Hog Slaughter on the Homestead Workshop
DESCRIPTION:At this hands-on workshop\, Jake Levin will lead us in the slaughter of a four month old pig\, bleed it\, scald it in a cast iron bathtub\, eviscerate it\, and eventually cut it into standard pork cuts. Participants will also tour the Many Hands Organic Farm certified organic pig operation. Based in Western Massachusetts\, Levin is founder of The Roving Butcher\, whose mission is to assist and educate farmers\, chefs\, interested individuals\, and market places in sourcing\, processing\, and utilizing locally-raised\, pastured whole animals. Andrew Kelly\, a farmer and butcher\, and Jason Cucchiara\, an employee of Many Hands Organic Farm and future homestead pork farmer entrepreneur\, will assist Jake. \n:: \nThere will be a potluck lunch at noon\, please bring something to share. \n:: \nPre-registration is required. For more information and to register\, visit www.nofamass.org/events/hands-hog-slaughter-homestead or contact Jamie Lombardo\, Education Events Coordinator\, at Jamie@nofamass.org or 860-966-6368.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/10300/
LOCATION:Many Hands Organic Farm\, 411 Sheldon Rd\,\, Barre\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140605T212831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140626T180556Z
UID:10224-1404043200-1404057600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wild Edible Plant Walk and Tasting at Bug Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come for a stroll around the farm’s biodiverse meadows\, woods and wetlands as we meet\, greet\, and treat ourselves to seasonal wild edibles.  Discover what a “clear cut” area looks like after several years of regeneration and find out who lives there now by learning to identify native pollinators and their associated native and introduced plants.  Begin or continue a field sketchbook with some expert guidance from renowned botanical illustrator Beverly Duncan\, who graciously donated her original artwork for Bug Hill Farm’s new labels.   \n \nFollowing the walk\, we will taste delectable cooked preparations in our farm kitchen\, refresh ourselves with fruit “shrubs” (sipping vinegars) and then visit the farm’s store to enjoy complimentary samples of value-added farm products crafted from flowers and all local fruit. \n\nWho: Our friends from Acorn Kitchen (www.wearewildfood.com)\, UMass entomologist Jarrod Fowler\, the team at Bug Hill Farm and Ashfield-based illustrator\, designer\, author and teacher Beverly Duncan. \n \nWhen: June 29 from Noon – 4pm (Walk starts at 12:30pm) \n \nCost: Your contributions accepted for continuing our educational workshops and supporting our younger collaborators and workshop leaders. \n \n* Rain date Sunday\, July 6.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wild-edible-plant-walk-and-tasting-at-bug-hill-farm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140624T191636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140624T191636Z
UID:10389-1404050400-1404061200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tool-Sharpening Workshop!
DESCRIPTION:The tool-sharpening workshop is back by popular demand! Participants will learn about sharpening garden tools\, hand-tools and knives\, before being turned loose on a patch of garden with the most interesting selection of hand-tools we can muster. So if you have rusty\, dull tools\, bring them to sharpen. If you’ve ever wanted to try a broadfork\, colineal hoe\, push-seeder\, scythe or landscaper rake\, to name but a few\, come try them out! Pros and cons of different tools\, different brands\, and different designs will be reviewed. You will go home with sharp\, oiled tools and a firm grasp of how to refurbish and maintain your current collection\, along with a wishlist of tools that will make your gardening more of a joy and less of a pain in your back. Please bring workgloves and a metal file if you have one. Oil and rags will be provided.\n\nIf you have any questions\, call Emmet at (413) 628-4485 x1.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tool-sharpening-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140618T195754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140618T195754Z
UID:10340-1404057600-1404072000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:French Farmhouse Dinner at Bistro Les Gras
DESCRIPTION:Chef Daniel Martinez will be presenting a classic French farmhouse feast when he prepares a “Roast Chicken Sunday Dinner.” The dinner features roasted chicken gently infused with garlic. Radishes with butter\, spring vegetables\, a rustic salad\, and native strawberry shortcake will round out the menu. Reservations are required. Contact Bistro Les Gras at (413) 320-4666. You can find more information about the event here\, or on their website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/french-farmhouse-dinner-at-bistro-les-gras/
LOCATION:Bistro Les Gras\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140701T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140618T173246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140618T173246Z
UID:10329-1404230400-1404241200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA-NY Field Day - Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NY Field Day: Value Added Grains Variety Trials. To bring economically viable grain production back to our region\, this project has focused on adding value to grains in multiple ways: by growing organically\, growing grains with high market potential\, and processing grains to create even higher-value products. The field tour will include discussion with Research Support Specialist David Benscher\, Gary Bergstrom of Cornell Plant Pathology\, Elizabeth Dyck from OGRIN\, and other OREI partners. Robert Perry of NOFA-NY will provide a demonstration of mobile seed cleaning equipment. More information can be found at the NOFA-NY website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-ny-field-day-field-tour/
LOCATION:Cornell Freeville Organic Research Farm\, 133 Fall Creek Road\, Freeville\, NY\, 13608
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140702T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T101924
CREATED:20140627T165140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140627T165202Z
UID:10440-1404316800-1404320400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating Mushrooms: Fungi Ally workshop at the Amherst Wednesday Market
DESCRIPTION:Fungi Ally growers Willie Crosby and Sarah Bernquist will have an interactive workshop to inform the public of fungi anatomy and explore the life cycle through hands on activities. Bring the kids for this fun and educational event!\n\nPart 1: Mushroom Show & Tell: Learn about fungi anatomy\, including coloring pages of mushrooms. \nPart 2: Exploring the Life Cycle: Fungi\, production through decomposition! \nPart 3: Grow Your Own Mushroom Patch: A hands on activity\, installing a wood-chip bucket.\n\nThis event is part of a summer-long series with Grow Food Amherst at the Amherst Wednesday Market. Events happen weekly 4-5pm\, come for the food\, stay for the fun!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cultivating-mushrooms-fungi-ally-workshop-at-the-amherst-wednesday-market/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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