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SUMMARY:5th Annual Seed Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The Hilltown Seed Saving Network is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Seed Exchange! Learn to save your own garden seed\, get answers to your seed saving questions\, and exchange seed that you’ve saved with your friends and neighbors! \nPlease note that you don’t have to bring seed to come to this event.  We welcome people at all levels of experience\, including those who have never saved seed before. \nAt 1pm: Demonstrations and activities facilitated by experienced seed savers.  This part of the day is especially for beginning seed savers\, but there should be something of interest for everyone. \nAt 2pm: Tevis Robertson-Goldberg of Crabapple Farm will speak on not just saving seed\, but saving the best seed from a variety of popular garden crops; there will be plenty of time for questions from the audience.  Tevis has been generous enough to share his knowledge with our group from its beginnings\, and we are excited to feature him again at this event. \nAt 3:15pm: The seed exchange itself will begin\, and there will be plenty of time to browse and help yourself to the dozens of home grown varieties of tomatoes\, beans\, kale\, wildflowers\, and many other crops.  This year\, you can come to the Community House as early as 11:45am to drop off seed. \nAlso\, we encourage everyone who is bringing seed to the event to list it online using our Virtual Seed Bank at http://seednetwork.herokuapp.com.  Once you have registered (a quick and easy process)\, you will be able to browse varieties that other people in the Hilltowns are saving\, and bringing to the Seed Exchange. \nThe suggested donation for this event is a sliding scale of $5 – $10.  For more information\, visit hilltownseeds.wordpress.com; or contact Sadie at 413-475-2692\, or Michael at 413-358-6919 or alterman@speakeasy.net.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5th-annual-seed-exchange/
LOCATION:Community House\, 33 Main Street\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161103T135336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T135336Z
UID:21466-1479639600-1479654000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shelburne Falls Autumn Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Shelburne Falls Farmers Market hosts a special Autumn market event.  This year\, the market will be held on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Sunday\, November 20th at the Buckland Shelburne Elementary School\, on Mechanic Street. \nIt is a great time to stock up for the holidays.  You will find local vegetables\, cheeses\, meats\, gifts and crafts being sold at the Autumn Market\, not to mention an array of prepared food\, body-workers and musicians. \nIf you are interested in vending at this year’s Autumn Market\, please email us at shelburnfallsfarmersmarket@gmail.com and fill out our 2016 Autumn Market vendor form.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shelburne-falls-autumn-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Buckland Shelburne Elementary school\, 75 Mechanic St\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161123T145636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T145636Z
UID:21675-1480582800-1480611600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Sign-Up Day for Farmers and Farmers Market Managers
DESCRIPTION:A drop-in information session where you can get your farm\, farm stand or farmers’ market authorized for SNAP (formerly food stamps) and receive your USDA FNS Number the very same day! Drop in any time between 9am and 5pm. \nHere you can: \n\nGet your farm\, farm stand or farmers’ market authorized for SNAP (formerly food stamps) and receive you FNS Number the very same day! USDA staff will be on site to walk you through the process and assist with your application.\nLearn about other resources available.\n\nIf you intend on getting an FNS (SNAP) number\, please bring copies of the following documents which will be attached to your application: \n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds.\n\n For non-profit 501(c)(3) Only \nFarmers Markets operated/sponsored by a non-profit are the ONLY applicants that are not required to submit verification of Social Security number for corporate officers/board members. \n Documentation Required: \n\nCopy of the IRS Determination Letter stating the organization is a 501(c)(3). A (C)(4) and (C)(6) will not be accepted.\nLetter from the sponsoring agency stating that they are sponsoring the farmers market and who they have appointed as their legal representative to operate the farmers market.\nThe application must be signed by a corporate officer or a board member.\n\nFor Government Owned/Operated Farmers Markets Only \nDocumentation Required: \n\nCopy of the City/Town IRS EIN/TIN Tax Exempt Letter.\nCity/Town Official must sign the Application Certification Page.\n\nNo personal information is required or needed
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-sign-up-day-for-farmers-and-farmers-market-managers-2/
LOCATION:Boston Marriot Peabody\, 8 Centennial Drive\, Peabody\, MA\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161129T151019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T151019Z
UID:21697-1480759200-1480773600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:GTC needs to move from their Lebanon Street Garden immediately! After 10 years in a beautiful garden site\, their current landowner has asked them to leave by mid-December. The need to mobilize quickly to move plants and other materials to other sites. \nMeet up on\nSaturday\, December 3\, 10am – 2pm\nSaturday\, December 10\, 10am – 2pm \nWhat do they need?\nVolunteers\, backhoes\, pick-up trucks\, carpenters\, landscapers \nWhat they need to do\n\nClear out materials from site\nMove 10×12 shed to Walnut Street\nMove perennial flowers\, compost\, wood chips\, and top soil\nMove trees and raspberries and build beds to hold them over winter\n\nEmail anne@gardeningthecommunity.com or tyrraforgtc@gmail.com\, or call 413.693.5340 to let us know you are coming\, especially if you are bringing a large group. Bring water\, snacks\, and warm clothes you can get dirty.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Gardening the Community – Lebanon St\, 49 Lebanon Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161121T200615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T200615Z
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SUMMARY:Leyden Glen Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Leyden Glen Farm is having an open house on December 3/4 from 10 to 4. Come see the sheep and the Border Collies and Great Pyrenees Guard Dogs and purchase lamb directly at the farm. It is a fun day in a beautiful New England hill town about 35 minutes from Amherst (just north of Greenfield). Inside the farmhouse\, farmer Kristin Nicholas will be sharing her colorful interior decoration that was featured in Yankee Magazine last year. You can read that article here. She will have some handmade things for sale for holiday gifts – pottery\, my books\, and textiles.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/leyden-glen-farm-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Leyden Glen Farm\, 31 East Glen Road\, Leyden\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161123T195632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T195632Z
UID:21679-1480762800-1480867200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:'Yuletide at Storrowton' featuring Little Brook Farm
DESCRIPTION:Little Brook Farm will be providing animals and performing herding demonstrations with her Border Collies at Storrowton Village Museum at Eastern States Expo grounds for Storrowton’s annual winter holiday festival. All of Storrowton’s 18th and 19th century buildings are seasonally decorated – inside and out – and open for viewing. The Village is bursting with holiday delights such as musical performances\, storytelling\, old-fashioned craft demonstrations (blacksmithing\, hearthside cooking\, spinning\, quilting\, etc)\, ice sculpting\, Sweet Shoppe\, kids’ crafts\, old-fashioned Santa\, and much more. Holiday gifts and decorations\, unique items and many collectible lines are available in our gift shops. Admission is FREE!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/yuletide-at-storrowton-featuring-little-brook-farm/
LOCATION:Storrowton Village Museum\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield \, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161003T140551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T140551Z
UID:21092-1480770000-1480777200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pork Butchery Class
DESCRIPTION:Our two-hour Saturday afternoon Pork Fabrication Class is an interactive demonstration with Terry. He will break one side of a locally raised pig\, field all of your questions\, identify and discuss the attributes of each cut of meat and give pointers on how to best prepare them. In addition to instruction on seam butchery technique and whole muscle utilization\, each student will take home a generous supply of mixed pork cuts. To ensure the best possible experience\, this will be an intimate class limited to six students. \nWe are offering the class OCTOBER 1st & 29th\, NOVEMBER 12th & 19th\, and DECEMBER 3rd &10th. The class will last two hours\, from 1-3pm and cost $100. This price includes instruction and pork for you to cook at home. Please call the store at (413)727-3409 to reserve your spot\, as these classes fill up quickly.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pork-butchery-class-4/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161207
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161031T200816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T202207Z
UID:21397-1480809600-1481068799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Soil & Nutrition Conference
DESCRIPTION:Nature As Solution: Cultivating synergy to put nutrition and flavor back on the table \nJoin us for this one-of-a-kind gathering of farmers\, agronomists\, researchers\, doctors\, nutritionists\, and health-conscious consumers. \nFeaturing over 27 speakers\, including: Joel Salatin (keynote speaker)\, Mark Fulford\, Vail Dixon\, John Kempf\, Guido Mase\, Jean-Martin Fortier\, Lane Selman\, John Navasio\, Kathleen DiChiara\, Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge. \nThe Soil & Nutrition Conference brings together the collective knowledge of the food movement from the perspectives of successful farmers\, leading researchers\, healthcare practitioners\, and pioneers of food quality to delve deeper into the connections and importance of soil and nutrition.  Join us to explore how the intersection of the farm and human ecosystems hold the key to environmental sustainability\, quality food\, and overall well-being. \nTopics Include: \n\nApplications of biological (ecological) management\, from garden to wholesale scale\nImproving public health through agriculture\, education and local capacity building\nEffectively using nutrition to mitigate disease across the landscape\nRegenerating ecological systems to provide environmental stability and weather climate change\nFlavor as a focal point in the food quality conversation\nImplementation and development of techniques for grower success including seed establishment\, emergence and in-season monitoring solutions\nGrowing and marketing your farm business with an eye to quality\n\nCost: $225 general admission and $200 for BFA members. Learn more and register at bionutrient.org/snc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/6th-annual-soil-nutrition-conference/
LOCATION:Kripalu Center\, 57 Interlaken Road\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161003T164450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T164450Z
UID:21096-1481014800-1481029200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Greater Quabbin Food Alliance Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next Greater Quabbin Food Alliance meeting is December 6\, 2016! Come share your ideas with the community\, and join a wonderful network of local farmers\, businesses\, and organizations working together to further strengthen our communities in the greater Quabbin region. \nThis biannual gathering is a great way to get involved and learn about efforts happening in your community! Over the past 3 years the Greater Quabbin Food Alliance has helped to connect people who are passionate about food\, farming\, health\, education\, economic development\, and land conservation. \nMany of us have been working hard on collaborative projects such as strengthening our local farmers markets\, getting more local food in the schools\, and promoting composting efforts regionally. Bring your energy and ideas!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greater-quabbin-food-alliance-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161121T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T202013Z
UID:21651-1481050800-1481056200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wreathmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make your own wreath! \n$30 — Outside Montague center\, address provided upon registration. \nMaster wreathmaker Emmet Van Driesche of the Pieropan Christmas Tree Farm and Lauren Bruns of Even Break Flowers will teach you how to hand tie a strong\, elegant wreath that will last until Valentine’s Day. \nCost of workshop includes a mix of evergreens\, hoop\, wire\, ribbon\, and natural decorations. Additional wreathmaking supplies will be available for purchase if you are inspired to make more at home. \nThis event will take place in an unheated workshop\, so dress warmly. \nDue to limited space\, registration is required. \nTo reserve your spot\, please call Emmet at (413) 369-6016 or email Lauren at BrunsLc@gmail.com and specify which evening you would like to attend.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wreathmaking-workshop/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161210
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161130T152428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161130T152428Z
UID:21704-1481068800-1481327999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Young Farmers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Every December\, hundreds of beginning farmers from across the United States gather at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills\, New York to learn from agricultural luminaries\, peers\, and advocacy organizations at the Young Farmers Conference. On December 7-9\, 2016\, Stone Barns Center will host the 9th annual Young Farmers Conference\, providing participants with access to inspiring keynotes and unique workshops that address soil science\, technical skills\, agricultural policy\, farm business management\, conservation and more. \nClick here to view the 2016 Young Farmers Conference Schedule \n\nLIVESTREAM\nThese special workshops will be streamed live on this page on December 7 and 8 (all times are EST): \nWednesday December 7\n11:00am: Farms as Agents of Social Change\n2:00pm:  Fitting Green Manure Cover Crops into Crop Rotation\n3:45pm:  Understanding Customer Behavior at Farmers Markets \nThursday December 8\n9:15am: Acta Non-Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project\n11:00am: Carbon Farming\n2:00pm: Panel: Grassfed Grazing\n3:45pm: Land Access for Urban Farmers \nLast year’s livestreamed workshops:\nCrop Rotation\nGrowing and Marketing Cut Flowers\nKnow Your Supplier\nFarm Mechanization Tools for Increased Efficiency\nSwine Nutrition and Management
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/young-farmers-conference/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161130T152828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161130T152828Z
UID:21705-1481108400-1481112000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Grant Funding for Northeast Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Grants are often appealing to beginning and established farmers alike. It’s tempting to go after “free money\,” but grants aren’t always “free”- navigating the process can be challenging and many come with significant strings attached. \nJoin Nathan Rudgers\, Director of Business Development at Farm Credit East\, on December 7 as he talks about grants; why they exist\, opportunities that are out there\, how to apply for them and some of the issues to consider. The focus of this webinar is on grants and incentives for farms\, rather than nonprofits or service providers. \nRegistration is free and open to the public. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-grant-funding-for-northeast-agriculture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161114T152945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T152945Z
UID:21567-1481220000-1481227200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Municipal Farmland Leasing and Protection
DESCRIPTION:Leasing municipally owned land to farmers can be a great way to add to your town’s revenues while helping to keep farms in farming. In our December Municipal Official Continuing Education Series\, we present an excellent opportunity to learn the particulars of leasing and/or protecting town-owned land\, especially farmland. Speakers include Land for Good’s Senior Program Director and Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust’s Land Conservation Specialist. Please note: any of the lessons learned in this workshop can also be applied to land other than farmland. \nWho should attend? Town Administrators\, Planning Boards\, Select Boards\, Agricultural Commissions\, Conservation Commissions\, Open Space Committees and Community Preservation Committees \nClick here for more information   RSVP by clicking here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-municipal-farmland-leasing-and-protection/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, Allen Meeting Room\, 12 Olive St\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161121T202322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T202322Z
UID:21654-1481310000-1481315400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wreathmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make your own wreath! \n$30 — Outside Montague center\, address provided upon registration. \nMaster wreathmaker Emmet Van Driesche of the Pieropan Christmas Tree Farm and Lauren Bruns of Even Break Flowers will teach you how to hand tie a strong\, elegant wreath that will last until Valentine’s Day. \nCost of workshop includes a mix of evergreens\, hoop\, wire\, ribbon\, and natural decorations. Additional wreathmaking supplies will be available for purchase if you are inspired to make more at home. \nThis event will take place in an unheated workshop\, so dress warmly. \nDue to limited space\, registration is required. \nTo reserve your spot\, please call Emmet at (413) 369-6016 or email Lauren at BrunsLc@gmail.com and specify which evening you would like to attend.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wreathmaking-workshop-2/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161129T151143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T151319Z
UID:21699-1481364000-1481378400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:GTC needs to move from their Lebanon Street Garden immediately! After 10 years in a beautiful garden site\, their current landowner has asked them to leave by mid-December. The need to mobilize quickly to move plants and other materials to other sites. \nMeet up on\nSaturday\, December 3\, 10am – 2pm\nSaturday\, December 10\, 10am – 2pm \nWhat do they need?\nVolunteers\, backhoes\, pick-up trucks\, carpenters\, landscapers \nWhat they need to do\n\nClear out materials from site\nMove 10×12 shed to Walnut Street\nMove perennial flowers\, compost\, wood chips\, and top soil\nMove trees and raspberries and build beds to hold them over winter\n\nEmail anne@gardeningthecommunity.com or tyrraforgtc@gmail.com\, or call 413.693.5340 to let them know you are coming\, especially if you are bringing a large group. Bring water\, snacks\, and warm clothes you can get dirty.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-volunteer-day-2/
LOCATION:Gardening the Community – Lebanon St\, 49 Lebanon Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161021T153139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161021T153139Z
UID:21315-1481364000-1481382000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Westfield Winter Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:The new Westfield Winter Farmers’ Market will be held inside the Episcopal Church of the Atonement at 36 Court St.\, Westfield\, MA on Saturdays\, November 19 and December 10\, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Many of the vendors from the summer season will return with seasonal products including winter vegetables and squash\, jams and jellies\, pickles\, relishes\, soaps and oils\, baked goods and sweets. Additionally\, new crafters and artists will be introduced for holiday gift shopping. The $10 SNAP Match supported by a grant from CISA\, and the Loyalty Card program will continue. There will be live acoustic music supported by the Westfield Cultural Council. Local author and illustrator Rhonda Boulette will be reading from her Flitten Fairy Tales books. The building is handicap accessible with free parking; and professional babysitting is provided. \nMusic\n10:00 – 11:15 – Rua Bean:  Linda O’Neill and Tom Boidreau with Irish “plus\,” a bit of bluegrass\, country\, folk\, folk rock\, and lots of Irish \n11:15 – 12:30 – Rum and Steel:  Jon Adams on steel drums \n12:30 – 1:45 – Whiskey Traveler:  Bernie Dion\, friends and family with country and pop \n1:45 – 3:00 – Dogwalker:  Marcia Hendrick and Ted Lewis with covers and original songs in country\, American and light jazz styles
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/westfield-winter-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of Atonement\, 36 Court Street\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161003T140650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T140650Z
UID:21093-1481374800-1481382000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pork Butchery Class
DESCRIPTION:Our two-hour Saturday afternoon Pork Fabrication Class is an interactive demonstration with Terry. He will break one side of a locally raised pig\, field all of your questions\, identify and discuss the attributes of each cut of meat and give pointers on how to best prepare them. In addition to instruction on seam butchery technique and whole muscle utilization\, each student will take home a generous supply of mixed pork cuts. To ensure the best possible experience\, this will be an intimate class limited to six students. \nWe are offering the class OCTOBER 1st & 29th\, NOVEMBER 12th & 19th\, and DECEMBER 3rd &10th. The class will last two hours\, from 1-3pm and cost $100. This price includes instruction and pork for you to cook at home. Please call the store at (413)727-3409 to reserve your spot\, as these classes fill up quickly.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pork-butchery-class-5/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161024T140918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T140918Z
UID:21323-1481459400-1481463000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: Why Buy Local?
DESCRIPTION:Why Shop Local is the brainchild of Jasper Lapienski\, a Northampton resident who has no affiliation with Serio’s Market other than as a customer. Jasper grew up in Amherst and has lived in Northampton since 2009. Jasper has been bringing our community together for a cause ever since\, organizing for peace with the Northampton Committee to Stop the Wars\, the Western Mass Coalition for Palestine\, and Jewish Voice for Peace; supporting (mostly losing) political campaigns as Visibility Coordinator for the Bardsley Campaign Committee and Campaign Manager for the Committee to Elect Blue DuVal; and promoting public transportation as a rider representative on the Franklin Regional Transit Advisory Committee. \nParticipants will be treated to loads of free samples\, demo products\, and special deals and will have the opportunity to participate in raffles and win prizes. Serio’s deli will be open for business and all seminar participants will be offered the Sandwich of the Day for 50% off as well as a menu of various options for lunch\, which will be served in-store after the presentation. For more information on the Why Shop Local seminars or to speak or feature your business at one\, email jasper (insert @ if you’re human) whyshoplocal.org. You may also CLICK HERE to join the seminar series email list. \nDecember 11\nGoing Red While Going Green: GIVING THE GIFT OF SUSTAINABILITY\nLexie Vining & Katie Costantini\, Center for Eco-Technology
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-why-buy-local-2/
LOCATION:Serio’s Market\, 65 State Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161121T202842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T202842Z
UID:21655-1481482800-1481488200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wreathmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make your own wreath! \n$30 — Outside Montague center\, address provided upon registration. \nMaster wreathmaker Emmet Van Driesche of the Pieropan Christmas Tree Farm and Lauren Bruns of Even Break Flowers will teach you how to hand tie a strong\, elegant wreath that will last until Valentine’s Day. \nCost of workshop includes a mix of evergreens\, hoop\, wire\, ribbon\, and natural decorations. Additional wreathmaking supplies will be available for purchase if you are inspired to make more at home. \nThis event will take place in an unheated workshop\, so dress warmly. \nDue to limited space\, registration is required. \nTo reserve your spot\, please call Emmet at (413) 369-6016 or email Lauren at BrunsLc@gmail.com and specify which evening you would like to attend.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wreathmaking-workshop-3/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170108T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161024T141035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T141035Z
UID:21324-1483878600-1483882200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: Why Buy Local?
DESCRIPTION:Why Shop Local is the brainchild of Jasper Lapienski\, a Northampton resident who has no affiliation with Serio’s Market other than as a customer. Jasper grew up in Amherst and has lived in Northampton since 2009. Jasper has been bringing our community together for a cause ever since\, organizing for peace with the Northampton Committee to Stop the Wars\, the Western Mass Coalition for Palestine\, and Jewish Voice for Peace; supporting (mostly losing) political campaigns as Visibility Coordinator for the Bardsley Campaign Committee and Campaign Manager for the Committee to Elect Blue DuVal; and promoting public transportation as a rider representative on the Franklin Regional Transit Advisory Committee. \nParticipants will be treated to loads of free samples\, demo products\, and special deals and will have the opportunity to participate in raffles and win prizes. Serio’s deli will be open for business and all seminar participants will be offered the Sandwich of the Day for 50% off as well as a menu of various options for lunch\, which will be served in-store after the presentation. For more information on the Why Shop Local seminars or to speak or feature your business at one\, email jasper (insert @ if you’re human) whyshoplocal.org. You may also CLICK HERE to join the seminar series email list. \nJanuary 8\nTogether and Equal: WORKER-OWNED COOPERATIVES
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-why-buy-local-3/
LOCATION:Serio’s Market\, 65 State Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161201T164747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T164747Z
UID:21734-1484157600-1484166600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm to Table Cooking — Winter Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever run out of ideas for cooking with winter vegetables like beets\, carrots\, squash\, turnips and celeriac? Many of our local farms grow and store vegetables so they are abundant throughout the winter months\, but home cooks sometimes tire of them. From soups to souffles\, to hearty salads and baked treats\, the possibilities for using local produce through the winter are endless. \nUsing recipes that are simple\, delicious and easy to adapt for whatever ingredients you have on hand\, we will prepare a range of dishes suitable for various diets (vegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten free variations provided). We will also go over a few cooking basics like knife skills\, preparing locally grown dried beans and grains\, and menu planning. \nThis series of four classes is being taught by Molly Merrett – former farmer\, passionate cook and the chef and owner of Beets & Barley Catering. Classes meet for two and a half hours once per week for four weeks. \nSign up here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-table-cooking-winter-vegetables/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170115
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161031T202856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T203016Z
UID:21403-1484352000-1484438399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:30th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:You know that once upon a time all food was organic – that eating organic isn’t a trend\, but a return to tradition. That’s why the NOFA/Mass Winter Conference on January 14\, 2017 at Worcester State University is a smart choice for you. \nDiscover our program of adult\, teen and children’s courses! Our full\, one-day slate of 70 workshops will help in your quest to learn about nutrition\, gardening\, landscaping\, organic farming\, homesteading\, food justice\, DIY time and money saving projects and soil/human/animal health. \nSign up for the all-day intensive – a deep dive into no-till farming. Paul and Elizabeth Kaiser from Singing Frogs Farm co-present ecologically diverse farming techniques that have led them to years of successful food production and a sustainable livelihood. They are on a mission to help you avoid the mistakes they made during the learning process and support your successful no-till operation. \nComplement your winter studies with all that the Winter Conference NOFA/MASS has to offer: workshops on many topics with engaging presenters\, excellent trade show vendors\, amazing lunch and dinner\, fascinating films\, and plenty of conversation to be had amongst 100s of farmers\, gardeners and activists working to create a more organic friendly world! Scholarships are available! Apply or recommend a friend. \nRegistration is now open (and includes an amazing organic lunch)!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/30th-annual-nofamass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20170123T213539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T213559Z
UID:22126-1485716400-1485723600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Holler!
DESCRIPTION:PARLOR SESSION No. 2: Edith & Bennett And The Gawler Family Band // FARM HOLLER \n$12 advance / $15 door\, Students $8 // FARMERS ARE FREE [by phone or at the door] (413) 923-2800 \nTickets on sale 12/26 at 10am. \nMusicians will be singing and teaching work songs & field hollers from around the world. The show is FREE FOR FARMERS\, there is soup provided by Foxtown Farms in Montague\, pastries from Pie Bar in Florence and more. Sure to be a fun\, cozy and spirit-warming evening in the midst of this cold winter \nEdith & Bennett’s show and the Sing they lead\, after it\,  have packed the Parlor Room year after year. We’re thrilled to announce E&B are bringing the entire Gawler Family Band with them for the first time. \nEdith Gawler grew up a member of the GFB\, Maine’s legendary troupe. She plays a wicked banjo\, fiddle\, and upright bass. Bennett Konesni is a worksong scholar\, Mainer\, and co-founder of Sylvester Manor\, the 243-acre “singing farm” on Shelter Island\, N.Y.\, where he teaches worksongs to the farm crew and directs the annual fall festival “Plant & Sing. Together Edith & Bennett perform around the world for the U.S. State Department as special envoys in traditional music. The Gawler Family Band is John and Ellen Gawler and their daughters Molly\, aforementioned Edith\, and Elsie — and lately Bennett Konesni as well. The Gawlers are known for their extensive collection of dance tunes in the Scots-Irish and French Canadian traditions — a collection that fuels dances across the Great State of Maine and beyond — but the family’s repertoire is extensive and surprising and its presence on any given night has the effect of a raging bonfire in the dead of winter. \nwww.edithandbennett.com\nwww.facebook.com/GawlerFamilyBand
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-holler/
LOCATION:The Parlor Room\, 32 Masonic Street\, Northampton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20170111T183200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T183200Z
UID:22032-1486202400-1486209600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Unusual Edible Fruits for the New England Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Advice for both experienced orchardists and novices alike on the practice of growing pawpaws\, persimmons\, quince\, Asian pears\, elderberries\, and more. Exploring everything from basic cultivation to pest and disease issues. Berkshire Botanical Gardens Members $20; Nonmembers $25 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: berkshirebotanical.org \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/unusual-edible-fruits-for-the-new-england-landscape/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20170123T210702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T210702Z
UID:22122-1486213200-1486218600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Pollinate Your Garden! Understand Pollinators and How to Create Native Plant Habitats for Them
DESCRIPTION:Join Elizabeth Farnsworth\, Senior Research Ecologist with New England Wild Flower Society\, for a lecture and discussion about how to attract pollinators to your garden. The talk will identify the major pollinators of plants in our region and explore how different pollinators interact with different shapes\, sizes\, and colors of flowers. Learn how to create safe habitats for pollinators\, and how to choose pesticide-free\, seed-grown plants that will give you–and many other species–joy for years to come. \nElizabeth Farnsworth is Senior Research Ecologist with the New England Wild Flower Society\, and a biologist\, educator\, and scientific illustrator. She previously coordinated planning for the conservation and management of more than 100 species of rare plants. She is a member of the graduate faculties of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the University of Rhode Island\, and has taught at Smith College\, Hampshire College\, and the Conway School of Landscape Design. Elizabeth has been a scientific consultant to the National Park Service\, The Trustees of Reservations\, U. S. Forest Service\, Massachusetts and Connecticut Natural Heritage Programs\, United Nations\, and many other organizations. \nFor more information: Roger Conant\, 413.256.4827
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-pollinate-your-garden-understand-pollinators-and-how-to-create-native-plant-habitats-for-them/
LOCATION:Pelham Library\, 2 South Valley Road\, Pelham\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20170109T201124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T201124Z
UID:21995-1486233000-1486242000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: INHABIT
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Nutwood Farm on Saturday\, February 4th at 6:30pm at the Cummington Community House for a free community screening of INHABIT: A Permaculture Perspective. \nBeautiful and poignant\, INHABIT features the voices and visions of social and ecological changemakers in the Northeast and beyond. The film presents a sweeping vision of “a new way of being and relating to the Earth\, a reminder that humans are capable of being forces of planetary healing.” \nBefore the film\, Nutwood Farm farmers will share their current plans to grow hazelnuts and other perennial staple foods on their farm\, along with their own 3-minute video and details about the launch of their crowdfunding campaign. How can we all find ways to inhabit our earth\, our community\, and our place more fully? What could we accomplish if we all work together? \nAdmission is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. The event begins at 6:30pm at the Cummington Community House\, 33 Main Sreet\, Cummington. Childcare will also be provided during the film screening. \nFor more information please call Sara at 413-824-1840 or email nutwoodfarmers@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-inhabit/
LOCATION:Cummington Community House\, 33 Main Street
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20170123T205456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T205521Z
UID:22120-1486454400-1486468800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Green Industry Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:What: Green Industry Career Fair \nWhere: Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center\, Sturbridge\, MA \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 7\, 2017 ~ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nCost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required \nWho should attend: those looking for a career in Environmental Horticulture! The MNLA Green Industry Career Fair is where landscape\, nursery and greenhouse companies will connect with individuals looking for jobs in the green industry. \nWho will job seekers meet at the Career Fair?  Landscape\, nursery and greenhouse companies will be on hand to talk with job seekers about a wide variety of jobs. The industry needs irrigation technicians\, project managers\, foremen\, salespeople\, managers and supervisors\, horticulturists and licensed applicators\, landscape designers\, equipment and fleet mechanics\, people with CAD experience and laborers. Green industry companies have offices and need support staff on their teams\, too.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/22120/
LOCATION:Sturbridge Host Hotel\, Sturbridge \, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20170111T231938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T231938Z
UID:22048-1486544400-1486573200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Product Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Community Development Corporation is excited to offer a unique opportunity for those starting\, or interesting in starting\, food businesses. \nProduct Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept will be held at the CDC in Greenfield\, Massachusetts on February 8th  from 9am-5pm. \nThis class\, taught by Amanda Kinchla M.S.\, Food Science Extension Specialist at UMass Amherst\, will cover everything from food safety and risk management\, establishing processes and controls\, labeling and regulations\, as well as financial considerations. Usually a $500-$600 course\, we are offering it for $200\, lunch included. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-product-development-considerations-beyond-the-concept/
LOCATION:Franklin County CDC Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20161024T141147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T141147Z
UID:21325-1486902600-1486906200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: Why Buy Local?
DESCRIPTION:Why Shop Local is the brainchild of Jasper Lapienski\, a Northampton resident who has no affiliation with Serio’s Market other than as a customer. Jasper grew up in Amherst and has lived in Northampton since 2009. Jasper has been bringing our community together for a cause ever since\, organizing for peace with the Northampton Committee to Stop the Wars\, the Western Mass Coalition for Palestine\, and Jewish Voice for Peace; supporting (mostly losing) political campaigns as Visibility Coordinator for the Bardsley Campaign Committee and Campaign Manager for the Committee to Elect Blue DuVal; and promoting public transportation as a rider representative on the Franklin Regional Transit Advisory Committee. \nParticipants will be treated to loads of free samples\, demo products\, and special deals and will have the opportunity to participate in raffles and win prizes. Serio’s deli will be open for business and all seminar participants will be offered the Sandwich of the Day for 50% off as well as a menu of various options for lunch\, which will be served in-store after the presentation. For more information on the Why Shop Local seminars or to speak or feature your business at one\, email jasper (insert @ if you’re human) whyshoplocal.org. You may also CLICK HERE to join the seminar series email list. \nFebruary 12\nLocal Beginnings: BUILDING A BUSINESS IN NORTHAMPTON
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-why-buy-local-4/
LOCATION:Serio’s Market\, 65 State Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165323
CREATED:20170216T154830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T155349Z
UID:22455-1487232000-1487264400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northfield Mount Hermon Farmers' Market Teach-In
DESCRIPTION:What is the Farmers’ Market Teach-In?\nThe purpose of the day is two-fold. The “teach-in” element gets our students thinking about local food: how it’s produced\, distributed\, and valued within the community. Many of our faculty members devote the day to focusing on relevant topics in their area of study; from science to world languages\, arts to history\, and many more. Participating experts — farmers\, agricultural scientists\, chefs\, and local government officials\, among others — visit classes to share their knowledge. \nThe “market” part of the day takes place at the center of campus\, where students\, faculty\, and staff congregate to learn about and purchase locally produced goods such as seedlings\, early vegetable crops\, cheese\, salsa\, honey\, wool\, pollinator products\, and a variety of other items. There are also educational booths teaching visitors about topics such as nutrition\, preservation of agricultural land\, and food justice. Pictures of last year’s Farmers’ Market Teach-In are at this link. \nWhen will the Farmers’ Market Teach-In take place?\nMay 5\, 2017. Guests hosting a booth at the Farmers’ Market Teach-In may arrive as early as 8 am and should have their booths set up by 10:30 am. The official Farmers’ Market is open to NMH classes from 11 am–4 pm\, and is open to the public 2–4 pm. Guest speakers will be matched with appropriate classes\, which begin as early as 8 am and run in 80-minute increments throughout the day. Classes start at 8 am\, 10:10 am\, 11:40 am\, 12:20 pm\, and 2:20 pm. \nWhere is the Farmers’ Market Teach-In? \nThe market will be in the center of campus at 1 Lamplighter Way\, Gill\, Massachusetts. Events and classes will be held throughout the campus. We will send a map to participants closer to the date of the event. \nHow can I be involved? \nThere are numerous ways to participate. We invite you to consider the following: \n\nSell products at the market or host an informational table. The most popular tables are interactive\, offering students an opportunity to try a hands-on activity or sample wares.\nVisit one or more of our classes as a guest speaker.\nBring livestock to campus for market-goers to encounter.\nSuggest an innovative way of connecting students/market attendees to food systems. We are open to your ideas!\n\nTo sign up\, click on this link and fill out the registration form. \nHow much does it cost to participate\, and what do I need to provide for my Farmers’ Market booth?\nParticipation is free. NMH will provide a table with tablecloth\, tent\, chairs\, and electricity (if needed) for your booth. We encourage your booth to be manned by at least two people. If you are selling products\, you will need insurance coverage\, and as a speaker you will need to provide proof of automobile insurance. (Details will be provided in the event contract.) \nHow do students get involved?\nMany classes have been given specific tasks for their visits to the market. Some will have questions to answer\, and this year we will share those questions with you in advance. Some will be interviewing participants to learn more about careers in food systems. Some will shop\, especially for Mother’s Day gifts. NMH students tend to be engaged and curious\, and will be eager to connect with you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northfield-mount-hermon-farmers-market-teach-in/
LOCATION:Northfield Mount Hermon\, 1 Lamplighter Way\, Gill\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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