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SUMMARY:After-School Farm Club
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Education Collaborative presents many spring children’s programs.  At the After-school Farm Club children will explore farm and field while assisting the Crimson & Clover farmers with planting spring crops\, hands-on projects\, farm animal chores\, cooking\, and more.  Each week will include preparing and enjoying a tasty\, farm snack together.  This program is meant for children between the ages of 8-12.  The 7 week program is $85-$130 on a sliding scale.  There is financial aid available for low-income individuals and households.  Learn more and register online here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/after-school-farm-club/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130505
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SUMMARY:Ag Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:Open to anyone interested in learning more about agriculture ages 10-20. \nAll participants will be assigned to groups and participate in each session. Topics include Animal Identification Scavenger Hunt (outside)\, Tractor Wars (outside)\, Animal Care 101 and Planting your own flower. Please dress appropriate for current weather conditions.  Lunch is included. \nThere is a non-refundable $5.00 fee to participate. All checks should be made out to New Braintree Grange. Paperwork and fee must be returned by April 26\, 2013 sent to Mass Ag Committee\, 830 Springhill Rd\, Barre\, MA 01005 \nFor more information contact: Kelly – reedffa@gmail.com   Peter – peterccarter@verizon.net \nOr Jessica smokeyfieldfarm@hotmail.com or 978-636-059 \nTo register click here.  
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ag-youth-day/
LOCATION:UMass South Deerfield Research Farm\, 23 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130310T190933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T190933Z
UID:1659-1367661600-1367672400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Seminars: Edible Forest Gardens- an Introduction to Permaculture Principles for Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to garden like the forest. In this workshop we will learn about site prep\, species selection and planting methods to grow your own backyard food forest. For thousands of years people have been using these gardens to provide their own food\, forage\, fuel\, fodder\, fertilizer and medicine\, you can too. Registration is $50\, click here for more information on how to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-seminars-edible-forest-gardens-an-introduction-to-permaculture-principles-for-your-yard/
LOCATION:French Hall\, UMass\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130430T213426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T213426Z
UID:3885-1367679600-1367686800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Log Inoculation
DESCRIPTION:We will be inoculating fresh oak logs with spores of Shiitake and other mushrooms. The tree will be felled previous to the workshop\, and the spores finally have arrived. \nTime: May 4\, Saturday\, 3 pm to 5 pm (and if we are not finished\, also on May 11\, Saturday\, 3pm to 5pm)\nLocation: 44 Beston street (Gabor’s house) \nThe process: \n\nCutting log to manageable lengths and clean it from branches\,\nDrilling holes into logs\,\nApplying spores via inoculated plugs into the logs by hammering the plugs into the holes\,\nProtecting the filled holes by waxing the surface\,\nPlacing the logs to a moist location without direct sunlight.\n\nThe logs\, treated this way\, will produce the first batch of mushrooms in roughly a year\, and for several times a year for several years thereafter. \nPlease let Gabor know you are planning on coming: we will be using power drills and other tools\, so our numbers are important for the logistics of organization. \nWorkshop is free of charge. Logs for you can be arranged at cost.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mushroom-log-inoculation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130411T215308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T173458Z
UID:3364-1367748000-1367753400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Parent/Child Little Growers Morning Program
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Education Collaborative presents many spring children’s programs.  At the Parent/Child Little Growers Morning program you’ll enjoy a morning of planting and playing in the fields as you discover garden secrets\, farm friends\,and sweet treats.  You’ll prepare and eat snacks using freshly gathered ingredients\, visit with the animals\, play in the garden\, and join together in a circle of story and song.  This program is meant for children between the ages of 0-5.  The 7 week program is $85-$130 on a sliding scale.  There is financial aid available for low-income individuals and households.  Learn more and register online here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/parentchild-little-growers-morning-program/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130430T213035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T213035Z
UID:3882-1367755200-1367780400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Farm Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come out to your community farm for the free festivities on the afternoon of Sunday\, May 5. Bring family and friends for a variety of work projects\, workshops\, a potluck meal\, and live entertainment. \nCome when you can and stay as long as you can. Work projects will go on all afternoon: site development\, rock removal\, invasive plant eradication\, trash removal\, trail clearing\, and brush piling. Choose from a variety of workshops including beekeeping\, herbs\, mushrooms\, vermicomposting\, and fun activities for kids. Live music and drama will be offered. There’s something for everyone! \nDress for the weather; the event happens rain or shine. Childcare will be provided. Bring a water bottle. There is a porta-potty on site. \nIf you’re staying for the potluck and entertainment\, consider bringing a dish to share\, plates/utensils and a picnic blanket or chair if you’d like. \nThere will be a Plant Sale and Swap—bring your extras—and Tool Drive for the community garden collection—bring spare garden tools to donate. \nThe Greenfield Community Farm is located at 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA 01301 (4 miles from Main Street at the end of Leyden Road). For more information\, visit www.justroots.org\, email info@justroots.org\, or call 413.376.8333.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-farm-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130402T212930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T212930Z
UID:3035-1367758800-1367766000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Classroom at the UMass Permaculture Garden
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty and celebrate spring! Come with your gardening questions to UMass Permaculture Franklin Garden. Various stations with demonstrations and interactive workshops on compost\, seeding and transplanting\, sheet mulching and more!  All ages welcome. Co-sponsored by the UMass Permaculture Initiative and Grow Food Amherst. \nClick here for the Facebook event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/outdoor-classroom-at-the-umass-permaculture-garden/
LOCATION:UMass Franklin Dining Common Garden\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130423T214830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T214830Z
UID:3667-1368108000-1368122400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Burgy Farmer's Market Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Burgy Farmer’s Market will host a seed swap at its first market of the season.  Bring garden seed (no seedlings or other plants\, please) to share with your neighbors\, and enjoy the market’s early season offerings.  HSSN members will be present to answer seed saving questions and share experiences. To be held on the lawn in front of Meekins Library\, 2 Williams Street\, Williamsburg\, from 2 to 6pm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/burgy-farmers-market-seed-swap/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130411T215532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T173532Z
UID:3366-1368176400-1368183600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Mornings on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Education Collaborative presents many spring children’s programs.  At the Preschool Mornings on the Farm program you’ll enjoy a mornings full of fun and learning together on the farm.  You’ll prepare and eat snacks using freshly gathered ingredients\, visit with the animals\, create farm-inspired art\, and join together in a circle of story and song.  This program is meant for children between the ages of 3-6.  The 7 week program is $85-$130 on a sliding scale.  There is financial aid available for low-income individuals and households.  Learn more and register online here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3366/
LOCATION:Crimson & Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130423T215501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T215501Z
UID:3675-1368194400-1368201600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NMH Farmers' Market Teach-In
DESCRIPTION:Join our school community as we examine the food systems of the Pioneer Valley.  Workshops will be hosted throughout the afternoon (including wild edibles walks\, the future of the food system\, and building a home for wild pollinators)\, and the farmers’ market will include educational materials about local farms\, non-profits and businesses.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nmh-farmers-market-teach-in/
LOCATION:Northfield Mount Hermon\, 1 Lamplighter Way\, Gill\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130418T212230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T212230Z
UID:3521-1368262800-1368277200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community's Annual Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our annual Spring Plant Sale Event\, happening this year rain or shine in conjunction with the Springfield Food Policy Council’s Gardeners’ Gathering (see below for more details). \nThere will be workshops on how to build a raised bed and how to jump start your backyard or container garden\, sign-ups for GTC EATS!\, and a work day. So don’t forget to bring your gloves\, water bottle and a lunch and help us prepare beds\, weed and plant. Get your hands dirty and join the fun! \nYou can pre-order flowers\, vegetable plants\, herbs and more for spring through fall gardening at INCREDIBLE savings!! Perfect for Mother’s Day.  For a full selection\, you must order and pay ahead of time. You will pick up on Saturday\, May 11\, at 256 Hancock St. \nTo pre-order your plants have the order form sent to you via email: Sales@gardeningthecommunity.org. We will also have a more limited selection of plants for sale on May 11 – first come\, first serve. DEADLINE FOR ADVANCE ORDERS IS SUNDAY\, MAY 5!!! \nYou can print out the order form and mail it with your payment to: \nGardening the Community \nPO Box 90774 \nSpringfield\,MA 01139 \nOR \nEmail us your order form at: \n Sales@gardeningthecommunity.org \n (and mail your check or credit card info to the above address) \nPlease make checks payable to: \n Gardening the Community \nFor further information contact Gardening the Community: \n413.693.5340 \nSales@gardeningthecommunity.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-communitys-annual-spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Hancock St. Garden\, 256 Hancock St\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130417T181904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T181904Z
UID:3503-1368262800-1368288000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Co-op Power's 9th Annual Sustainability Summit
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Power’s 9th Annual Sustainability Summit will be held on Saturday\, May 11th at Hampshire College in Amherst\, MA from 9:00AM-4:00PM. Our Annual Meeting will directly follow the Summit from 4-6:30 and all are welcome to attend.\n \nThe Summit is a great opportunity to share ideas with like-minded people on topics from green business development and community finance to sustainable heating options and green energy. It?s a chance to figure out what resources are available going forward.\n \nWe expect vibrant discussions about our society and our environment. \nKeynote speaker\, Halina Brown\, of Clark University and the Sustainable Consumption Action and Research Initiative\, will speak on the interconnection of consumerism\, technology\, environmental destruction\, and the need to develop new cooperative-based economies.\n \nWe want to make sure that activist groups and people passionate about the environment and social justice have a place at the summit to add their excitement and expertise! There are a few options of ways to be involved:\n \n1) Sponsor or exhibit at the Summit- Booths cost $100 for non-profits\,\n$150 for for-profit businesses. The exhibit area is in the courtyard of Franklin Patterson Hall at Hampshire College. You’ll get a 10×10 space\, one six-foot table\, and two chairs. We recommend bringing a tent in case of rain and/or sun.\n \n2) Become a community sponsor. We recognize that many activist organizations don’t have a big budget. However\, you do have human capital.  You can become a community sponsor by helping to promote the Sustainability Summit.\n \nHere’s how it works:\n \nContact elizabeth@cooppower.coop to say you’d like to become a community sponsor. Elizabeth will create a promotional code just for your organization. You distribute the code to people in your network. \nThe code gets them 10% off the registration cost when they sign up online!\n \nWe track how many people use your unique promotional code. If 20 people sign up\, you get a half table in the exhibitor area and your name listed on our website and program. If 40 people sign up\, you get a full table and the same listing. If more than 40 people sign up using your code—you?re awesome!\n \nNote: You must reach your goal of 20 or 40 sign-ups before April 26th when we need our final count of booths. The sooner you can do it\, the better!\n \nHere’s a look at what to expect at the Summit:\n \nNine tracks of three workshops around themes that illuminate different aspects of sustainability. Themes include electricity\, energy efficiency\, cooperative development\, green business development\, sustainability in the pioneer valley\, biodiesel\, and sustainable heating.\nA catered lunch\nA Facilitated Discussion with keynote speaker\, Halina Brown An exhibitor area where activist groups and green businesses can connect with attendees\n4-6:30 PM: Co-op Power’s Annual Meeting and Potluck. Members will make decisions about cooperation and autonomy among our decentralized network of local organizing councils.\n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/co-op-powers-9th-annual-sustainability-summit/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130404T220250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130404T220403Z
UID:3178-1368266400-1368273600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardeners Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Experienced and new gardeners are invited to come learn how to do urban agriculture as backyard and balcony gardeners.  Hosted by Gardening the Community.  There will be a plant sale from 9 AM-1 PM where you can purchase affordable herbs\, veggies\, and flowers for your garden.  There will also be a perennial swap from 10 AM-12 PM. \nTo pre-order your plants call 413-693-5340. \nClick here to visit GTC’s website!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardeners-gathering/
LOCATION:GTC Community Garden\, 256 Hancock St\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130509T213127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T213127Z
UID:4182-1368469800-1368478800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of our Lives
DESCRIPTION:There will be a free movie screening and discussion with Ed Stockman of Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives\, a film by best selling author Jeffrey M. Smith and narrated by Lisa Oz.  The film is on genetically modified foods and how they can harm you and your family.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/genetic-roulette-the-gamble-of-our-lives/
LOCATION:Glenbrook Middle School\, 110 Cambridge Circle\, Longmeadow\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130513T174241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130513T174255Z
UID:4203-1368558000-1368563400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast
DESCRIPTION:Local naturalist\, permaculture practitioner and landscaper John Root will give a comprehensive introduction to the identification and uses of wild plants for food and beverage. This 90-minute Power Point presentation features distinguishing characteristics\, seasons of availability\, habitats\, methods of preparation\, and nutritional value of our region’s most common and appealing wild plants. Food samples will be offered to participants\, illustrated pamphlets will be distributed\, and plants will be offered for sale.  Call (413) 961-9059 for information. This program is supported by a grant from the Amherst Cultural Council.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/edible-wild-plants-of-the-northeast/
LOCATION:Jones Library\, 43 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130520
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130513T173919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130513T173919Z
UID:4201-1368748800-1369007999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Asparagus Weekend in Hatfield
DESCRIPTION:Join Hatfield restaurants and farm stands in celebrating asparagus season! Fishtales Bar & Grill\, 5 School Street; Grill N Chill\, 127 Elm Street; and Smithsonian Café and Chowder House\, 1 West Street (Routes 5 and 10) will all be serving special dishes featuring local asparagus.Farm stands offering their own asparagus for sale are: Ed’s Stand\, 19 North Hatfield Road; Frank’s Stand\, 138 Chestnut Street; Nat and Olivia’s Stand\, 25 School Street; Pop’s Farm\, 62 Chestnut Street; Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm\, 487 Main Street; Wendolowski Farm\, 118 Prospect Street; Wozniak Farm\, 164 North Hatfield Road. For more information\, contact Bob Wagner\, chair\, Hatfield Agricultural Advisory Commission\, at 413-247-0147.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/asparagus-weekend-in-hatfield/
LOCATION:Various restaurants and farm stands throughout Hatfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130517T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130423T212359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T212359Z
UID:3650-1368804600-1368813600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Prospect Meadow Farm Open House & Community Day
DESCRIPTION:ServiceNet and Prospect Meadow Farm invites the local community to a free family friendly open house and community day on the farm located at 103a Prospect St. in Hatfield\, MA.  The open house and activities will take place on Friday\, May 17th from 3:30pm-6:00pm. This event will feature guided farm tours\, animal demonstrations\, lawn games\, professional magic shows\, all age rock music\, a free dessert bar\, and concessions available from the local food truck the Bistro Bus. \nProspect Meadow Farm is a nonprofit social enterprise working farm that empowers physically\, mentally\, developmentally\, and economically challenged individuals to find meaningful activity through work in agriculture related fields. \n*Rain Date is May 20*
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/prospect-meadow-farm-open-house-community-day/
LOCATION:Prospect Meadow Farm\, 103A Prospect St\, Hatfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130423T214259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130426T172643Z
UID:3662-1368819000-1368826200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Presentation of "Root\, Hog or Die"
DESCRIPTION:This 40-year-old documentary tells the stories of the last old time horse farmers of Franklin County in their own voices\, faces\, ingenious technology and well-tended land. Newly restored and digitized\, Rawn Fulton’s film provides vibrant and down-to-earth historical context for the resurgence of local agriculture\, CSAs and micro-farming today. A piece of film art about our neighbors as elegantly simple as Shaker furniture. Directed by Rawn Fulton. 1974. B&W.NR. 60 min.\n*Join the director and a panel of local farmers on Saturday evening to celebrate and reflect on local farming then and now.\nFri. 7pm – Paul Crook & Carol DeLorenzo – Celtic tunes & fun/funny songs\nSat. 7pm – Whistlestop – fiddle & banjo \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/presentation-of-root-hog-or-die/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130423T215018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T215018Z
UID:3669-1368871200-1368885600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Seed and Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The Hilltown Seed Saving Network will hold our first annual Spring Seed and Plant Exchange.  Find the perfect plant for your garden\, or the right variety of seed for summer crops.  Bring seeds\, seedlings\, and perennial divisions to share.  There is no scheduled programming at this event\, but Tevis Robertson-Goldberg of Crabapple Farm will be on hand to answer questions.  This is also a great opportunity to meet other Hilltowners who are interested in seed saving\, and compare notes.  To be held at the Community House\, 33 Main Street\, Cummington.  Bring seeds and plants starting at 10am\, take seeds and plants starting at 10:30am\, and continuing until 2pm. \nFor more information contact Sadie Stull at 413-634-5013\, or Michael Alterman at 413-358-6919 or alterman@speakeasy.net.  We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-seed-and-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130518T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130310T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T191544Z
UID:1665-1368871200-1368918000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Free Gardening Classes at Wilder Hill Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Visit our website for the weekly class topics\, follow Lilian’s blog\, and enter the Question of the Week Contest to win a $10 gift certificate to Wilder Hill Gardens. Come to one class or all four! Call 413-625-9446 for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/saturday-morning-free-gardening-classes-at-wilder-hill-gardens/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130425T220911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T185647Z
UID:3786-1368871200-1368982800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wheel-View Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Wheel-View Farm Open House to see where and how your local beef is raised.  Bring a picnic and enjoy the view.  There will be grass-fed beef\, maple syrup & cream\, and cider jelly available. \nFor more information and to visit the farm’s website click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wheel-view-farm-open-house/
LOCATION:Wheel-View Farm\, 212 Reynolds Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130518T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130426T172850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130426T172850Z
UID:3841-1368905400-1368912600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Presentation of “Root\, Hog or Die”
DESCRIPTION:This 40-year-old documentary tells the stories of the last old time horse farmers of Franklin County in their own voices\, faces\, ingenious technology and well-tended land. Newly restored and digitized\, Rawn Fulton’s film provides vibrant and down-to-earth historical context for the resurgence of local agriculture\, CSAs and micro-farming today. A piece of film art about our neighbors as elegantly simple as Shaker furniture. Directed by Rawn Fulton. 1974. B&W.NR. 60 min.\n*Join the director and a panel of local farmers on Saturday evening to celebrate and reflect on local farming then and now.\nFri. 7pm – Paul Crook & Carol DeLorenzo – Celtic tunes & fun/funny songs\nSat. 7pm – Whistlestop – fiddle & banjo \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/presentation-of-root-hog-or-die-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Theater\, 51 Bridge St\, Shelburne Falls
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130522T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130423T213344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T213344Z
UID:3656-1369213200-1369229400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:PVGrows Spring Forum: Local Food for Schools\, Hospitals\, & Other Institutions
DESCRIPTION:How can we advance farm-to-institution connections in the Pioneer Valley? \nIn a healthy food system\, nutritious locally grown foods are being served in schools\, hospitals\, prisons\, and other institutions.  Come to the PVGrows Spring Forum to learn how these partnerships are being built\, and what you can do to support their growth. \nOur first plenary speaker is Kelly Erwin\, Founder and Director of the MA Farm to School Project\, on the important role of farm-to-institution connections in building a healthy food system.  Kelly will give a primer on the many forms these partnerships can take- ranging from a farmer selling direct to an institution to other models with multiple “middlemen.”  More speakers to be announced soon! \nWe’ll be hosted by UMass Dining Services\, which sources an impressive 28% of its produce locally.  We’ll learn about their relationships with farmers\, distributors\, and students\, and then we’ll enjoy one of their locally-grown lunches. \nInteractive sessions are designed to connect you to people and organizations with farm-to-institution challenges and solutions similar to your own. \nAnd as usual\, the Forum includes structured networking\, opportunities for collaboration\, and a locally grown lunch! \nRead more about the PVGrows Forum. \n\nThis event is open to anyone working for a healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley.\nSpace is limited to 120.\nThe Forum is free. ($10 lunch food donation suggested).\nWed\, May 22\, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm\n10th Floor of the UMass Hotel & Conference Center\, Amherst\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pvgrows-spring-forum-local-food-for-schools-hospitals-other-institutions/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130521T180539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130521T180539Z
UID:4298-1369242000-1369249200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Atkins Farm Grand Reopening
DESCRIPTION:Atkins Market has grown and changed substantially since our opening day\, a little over 50 years ago. One notion that remains\, and always will\, is our commitment to the surrounding communities and local marketplace. \nA ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and Atkins Farms President\, Pauline Lannon. \nStop by for dinner!!! We’ll be grilling up 50 cent Hot Dogs. 50 cent Spring Water\, Root Beer or Cider. Look for other “Fabulous 50” cent specials throughout the store. \nDOOR PRIZES – SCAVENGER HUNT – FREE SAMPLES & more! \nFOOD AND BEVERAGE TASTINGS will be provided by Atkins Farms\, Berkshire Brewing Company\, People’s Pint\, Carr’s Cider House\, Mount Warner Vineyard\, Maple Valley Ice Cream\, Pioneer Valley Popcorn\, Mother’s of Shelburne\, Rao’s Coffee\, Ooma Tesoro’s Marinara\, Equal Exchange Chocolate and a number of other local vendors! \nCooking Demonstrations with Chef Bill. \nLive Remote with the Street Team from KIX 100.9
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/atkins-farm-grand-reopening/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130310T192119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T192119Z
UID:1673-1369476000-1369486800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Seminars: 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. Registration is $50\, click here for more information on how to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-seminars-native-pollinator-conservation/
LOCATION:Land’s Sake Farm\, 27 Crescent St\, Weston\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130527
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130310T192311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T192311Z
UID:1675-1369526400-1369612799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA's Spring Cheesemaking Workshops: Making Simple Cheeses
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a general understanding of how milk is made into cheese and what to look for when selecting milk for cheese-making. The workshop is primarily hands-on\, demonstrating what the milk and curds and cheese look like at each step of the process. Learn to diagnose and fix problems during the process to produce delicious cheeses\, even if things don’t come out precisely as intended.  $65 NOFA members; $70 non-members.  Click here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofas-spring-cheesemaking-workshops-making-simple-cheeses/
LOCATION:Oake Knoll Ayrshires at Lawton’s Family Farm\, 70 North St\, Foxborough\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130310T191720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T191720Z
UID:1667-1369648800-1369652400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Free Gardening Classes at Wilder Hill Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Visit our website for the weekly class topics\, follow Lilian’s blog\, and enter the Question of the Week Contest to win a $10 gift certificate to Wilder Hill Gardens. Come to one class or all four! Call 413-625-9446 for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/saturday-morning-free-gardening-classes-at-wilder-hill-gardens-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130530T203657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130530T203736Z
UID:4470-1369915200-1369922400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Experiencing New Perennials
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/experiencing-new-perennials/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130521T172256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130521T172256Z
UID:4289-1370075400-1370084400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast for Puffers Pond
DESCRIPTION:The tradition of eating pancakes to support Puffers continues\, and once again\, they will be homemade\, whole grain\, and made from local ingredients donated by local farms. But this year\, we’ll have twice the number of griddles\, so no long lines! All-you-can-eat pancakes and coffee are only $8 for adults\, $6 for kids. For more information\, contact Debbie at dzeiden@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pancake-breakfast-for-puffers-pond/
LOCATION:Mill River Recreation Area\, North Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T192648
CREATED:20130529T182708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130529T182708Z
UID:4385-1370080800-1370106000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Flexible Farmers Workshop with Lydia Irons
DESCRIPTION:With the Starseed Farm Project well underway\, we welcome you to join us in a day-long retreat of connecting with the land and one another in a way that nourishes us all. Lydia Irons is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in teaching farmers and gardeners how to safely and effectively use common farm tools such as shovels\, rakes and hoes so that we can be productive in our work and still take care of our most important tools of all\, our bodies. After a community-style potluck lunch\, there will be opportunities to schedule individual massages with Lydia\, put your new-learned skills to work in our garden\, and explore the extensive Starseed grounds. \nLydia’s 90-minute workshop will cover: \nFunctional anatomy (what everyone should know about their body)\nThe Four Rules for good body mechanics (economy of movement\, protecting joint space\, assessing the task and body positioning)\nInjury prevention tips (how to warm up\, maintain and restore from the work you do)\nHow to maintain the overall health of the working body and care tips for problem places\nHandouts and Q&A \nProgram Schedule:\n10:00 Meet and connect. Introductions and check-ins.\n10:30 Lydia Irons delivers 90-minute workshop.\n12:30 Potluck lunch.\n2:00 – 4:00 Opportunity for scheduling massages with Lydia; putting new techniques to work in the fields; free exploration of the grounds.\n5:00 Closing and departure. \nPrice: pay what you can\, nobody will be turned away\, $30-60 suggested sliding scale\nPlease RSVP by May 30 by sending an email to starseed@bcn.net.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/flexible-farmers-workshop-with-lydia-irons/
LOCATION:Starseed Sanctuary\, 672 Chapel Road\, Savoy
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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