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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T210000
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SUMMARY:First Annual Skillfair
DESCRIPTION:The Haberdashery is hosting Skillfair\, a country fair style contest! Free to enter\, prizes in categories such as best pie\, best knit and crotchet\, and best home brew. Details here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/first-annual-skillfair/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141007T213157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141007T230404Z
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SUMMARY:Fungal Fundamentals: a hands-­‐on workshop on mushroom foraging and outdoor cultvation
DESCRIPTION:Ever been curious what those mushrooms popping up after the rains are? Want to try and incorporate mushrooms into your landscape? Join Willie Crosby of Fungi Ally for this introduction into the fungal kingdom. \nThis workshop will cover:\n• How to identify wild mushrooms\n• 5 safe easy mushrooms to forage\n• Cultivating mushrooms in woodchips\n• Cultivating mushrooms on logs \nRegistration and more information is available here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fungal-fundamentals-a-hands-%c2%ad%e2%80%90on-workshop-on-mushroom-foraging-and-outdoor-cultvation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141017T223848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141017T223848Z
UID:11806-1414252800-1414261800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Community Contra Dance at Hampshire College
DESCRIPTION:Following the events of the Hampshire College Farm Fall Festival\, join students and community members for live music and dancing at the Red Barn at Hampshire.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-contra-dance-at-hampshire-college/
LOCATION:Hampshire College Red Barn\, 893 West St (Rt 116)\, Amherst\, MA 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20140909T213138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140909T213606Z
UID:11354-1414332000-1414346400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Second Annual Just Roots Fall Farm Festival
DESCRIPTION:The second annual Fall Farm Festival has something for everyone.  Bring the family to the farm and have some fun.  Enjoy a potluck meal with friends and neighbors while listening to live music performed throughout the night. Kids will love our art tent and activities. Watch live performances\, participate in a workshop\, take in the stone sculpture demonstration\, tour the farm\, learn about rare-breed turkeys\, visit the goats and stay for the campfire at dusk.  Don’t miss our local vendors including Lefty’s Brewing Company (have a cold one in the beer garden)\, Clarkdale Fruit Farms (apples\, cider\, pears and pumpkins)\, Ambrosia Brewing Cooperative (delicious libations)\, Kettle of Hawks Apothecary\, Thistle Hill Handcrafted Soap\, Prospect T-Shirts\, Fungi-Ally and more.  $5.00 suggested donation\, no one turned away. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/second-annual-just-roots-fall-farm-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141103
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141009T203303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141009T203303Z
UID:11556-1414713600-1414972799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:20th Annual Franklin County Cider Days
DESCRIPTION:October 31st – November 2nd\, 2014\nCiderDays is a community event celebrating all things apples in Franklin County\, Massachusetts. 2014 marks the 20th year of this event and there will be three days (Friday night October 31st and two full days on November 1st and 2nd) of orchard tours\, cidermaking and tastings\, workshops and much more. This year\, to celebrate twenty years of CiderDays\, we’re adding a Special 20th Anniversary Reception featuring Western Massachusetts hard ciders on Friday night. \nCiderDays is for all who love apples\, fresh or hard cider\, apple cuisine\, apple orchards or just being in New England in the fall. There is a charge for some of the activities but there is no admission for many of the activities at local orchards or for the workshops or Marketplace at the Shelburne Buckland Community Center in Shelburne Falls (from 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturday). \nClick here for the full website & schedule.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/20th-annual-franklin-county-cider-days/
LOCATION:Farm and Cider Parlors throughout Franklin County
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141103
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141010T220317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T220317Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual New England Fiber Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Festival of New England offers fun for the whole family. There will be demonstrations\, shopping\, a fleece sale\, fashion show\, and more! Call 413-205-5011 with questions or visit the website or Facebook.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5th-annual-new-england-fiber-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141103T171500
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20140915T234809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140915T234809Z
UID:11410-1415005200-1415034900@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Succeeding with Grass-Fed Beef:
DESCRIPTION:NOFA Mass and Heifer International present: \nSucceeding with Grass-Fed Beef:Human Health\, Carbon Sequestration\, and Farm Viability\n Register online or via mail by October 20\nWould you like to build the health of your soil; produce great meat; improve your family’s health; and combat climate change? You can do all of this—and make a profit—by raising 100% grass-fed beef.  Join us for a one-day seminar with Ridge Shinn\, an expert in grass-fed-and-finished beef production\, who will share with us the critical lessons he has learned: \n\nHow to produce beef with minimal capital investment (no land\, no barn\, no tractor.)\nHow to build a beef or dairy herd that will thrive on grass and hay—no grain ever.\nHow to build soil health and fertility.\nHow to manage grazing and extend it through the winter.\nHow to market your meat.\nWhy 100% grass-feeding is the way to go for human and animal health\, soil health\, climate stability\, and sustainable rural economies.\n\nFor event details and to register\, click hereRSVP and discuss using the Facebook Event for this seminar \nFor more info\, contact: \nRegistration questions: Christine Rainville\, 508-572-0816\, registrationma@nofamass.org. \nEvent information: Ben Grosscup\, 413-658-5374\, ben.grosscup@nofamass.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/succeeding-with-grass-fed-beef/
LOCATION:Heifer International\, 216 Wachusett St.\, Rutland\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141029T000247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141029T000247Z
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SUMMARY:PVGrows Racial Equity in the Food System Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The PVGrows Racial Equity in the Food System Working Group gatherings provide a space for us to deepen our 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. Light refreshments will be served. Click Here to RSVP. \nThis event is open to anyone dedicated to creating a just and healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley. \nBackground Reading: \nHow well are you representing a vibrant a food movement for the 21st century? by Kamilah Weeks\nReflections on Diversity and Inclusion in Western Mass by Andrew Morehouse\nWhy is PVGrows inviting our members to an Undoing Racism Training? by Liz O’Gilvie
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pvgrows-racial-equity-in-the-food-system-gathering/
LOCATION:Holyoke Health Center 1st Floor Conference Room\,  230 Maple Street\, \, Holyoke\, MA 
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141010T203143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T203143Z
UID:11608-1415440800-1415448000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community Harvest Celebration and Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Menu: GTC’s famous “harvest” pancakes\, real maple syrup\, local honey\, homemade apple butter\, homemade whip cream\, and more! Hot drinks and orange juice too. \nAdvance tickets: $10/person\, $5 for children under 13\n \nSeating is limited\, so register online as soon as possible to guarantee a spot.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-harvest-celebration-and-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Shannon Massey":MAILTO:gtcoutreach@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141029T003544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141029T003544Z
UID:11972-1415458800-1415464200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Valley Food Swap Thanksgiving Edition
DESCRIPTION:Bring your home-preserved\, home-grown\, home-made foods to barter with your neighbors! Diversify your pantry\, get some kitchen inspiration\, and meet other people with shared interests. Details on how it works at valleyfoodswap.tumblr.com. Free and open to the public\, but please RSVP to valleyfoodswap@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/valley-food-swap-thanksgiving-edition/
LOCATION:Lilly Library\, Florence\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141104T230008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141107T215546Z
UID:12047-1415534400-1415548800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Chicoine Family Farm Grand Opening Farm Store
DESCRIPTION:Come to the grand opening of the new farm retail store for 10% off all inventory on top of additional savings. There will be Rolled Rib Roast\, Whole Tenderloin\, or Fresh Pork Shoulder\, and check for deals on Strip and Sirloin Steaks! We’ll also have chili made from our 100% grass-fed beef\, cider\, and donuts\, so be sure to stop by! \nAlso available:\nBacon\nItalian  and breakfast sausage\nGround Pork\nGround Beef\nChuck Roast\nBrisket\nFlank Steak\nHanger Steak\nThin cut Sirloin Breakfast Steak\nand much more! \nFollow us on Facebook for more information\, or email the farm to reserve your cuts today!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-chicoine-family-farm-grand-opening-farm-store/
LOCATION:Chicoine Family Farm\, 116 Oliver St\, \, Easthampton\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141104T185120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T185120Z
UID:12034-1415538000-1415548800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Chainsaw Workshop for Women
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor workshop with an introduction to chainsaws\, basic maintenance and running of saw\, safety\, sharpening\, basic felling and bucking.\nSpace is limited so please call to register:\n(413) 634- 5013
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/chainsaw-workshop-for-women/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141106T200825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141106T200825Z
UID:12066-1415905200-1415912400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Real Food" Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Grow Food Amherst Invites You To Help Build a More Sustainable Food System.\nVisioning a food policy for UMass Amherst – This event will be a space for visioning about the role UMass can have in supporting a sustainable food system through writing an official university food policy. Come share your ideas and input!\nMore details here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/real-food-town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:Town Room – Amherst Town Hall
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141115T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141115T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141023T172025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141113T202438Z
UID:11871-1416081600-1416094200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Turnip the Beet!
DESCRIPTION:2nd annual dance party to benefit Grow Food Northampton’s Food Access Program! Offering beer and popcorn grown right on the community farm. Come to participate in a raffle with awesome local prizes and danceable tunes!\nDetails here. \nAdults Night Out!\n$15/Individual\, $25/Couple
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/lettuce-turnip-the-beet/
LOCATION:Williamsburg Grange Hall\, 10 Main Street\, Williamsburg\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141016T205230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141016T205511Z
UID:11742-1416160800-1416171600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Franklin  County CDC: Product Development Considerations - Beyond the Concept
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to better understand the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for your current or future food product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla\, of the UMASS Food Science Department\, an expert on HAACP and product development. \nThis 2-day course will take place on 11/16 &11/20 and will cover the following topics: \n\nPrincipals of Food Safety\nThe Product Development Process Cycle to Creating a New Food Product\nProduct Development Process (including business strategy\, product testing\, product launch)\nHACCP Plan requirements and/or Low-acid & Acidified certification\nDetermining formula\, process and packaging for a safe food system\nProcess Validation requirements\nLabel Regulations\, product claims\, ingredient statements and nutrition facts\nOperational capabilities and Quality Controls\n\nClick here for more information and to register. This program is sponsored by UMass Extension\, CropCircle Kitchen\, and Franklin County CDC Western MA Food Processing Center
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-county-cdc-product-development-considerations-beyond-the-concept/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141112T203355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141112T215128Z
UID:12154-1416193200-1416241800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building a just and sustainable future
DESCRIPTION:Wellspring Collaborative Annual General Meeting\nWhat does a community driven\, democratic\, equitable and sustainable future look like? Decent jobs; a just economy; economic democracy; sustainable communities. \nThe meeting will cover: \n\nWellspring Cooperative—vision\, our journey so far\, and future directions.\nInvitation to be part of Wellspring—why join?\nWellspring’s structure\, membership\, Board election\n\nPlease RSVP—contact Fred Rose 413-522-2204 or Emily Kawano\, 413-323-7868.\nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-a-just-and-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Mason Square Library\, 765 State St\, Springfield\, MA 01109
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141104T190519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T190519Z
UID:12038-1416249000-1416254400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Keep Farming in the Hilltowns: Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Come find out more about a regional effort to support local farms\, local food\, and how you can get involved at a community kickoff forum. All welcome from: Ashfield\, Chesterfield\, Cummington\, Goshen\, Plainfield\, Westhampton\, Williamsburg\, and Worthington.\nPlease RSVP to Teri by November 12 at terir@hilltowncdc.org\nFor more information contact Melissa at melissaadams4@comcast.net
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/keep-farming-in-the-hilltowns-community-forum/
LOCATION:Cummington Community House\, 33 Main Street
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141014T193836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T214841Z
UID:11646-1416420000-1416427200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Need Free Legal Help? Information Session on the Legal Services Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to the entire event but the conversation will be targeted toward lawyers from 6-6:45 pm and toward farmers from 7:15-8pm. Light snacks and drinks will be available for everyone from 6:45-7:15pm. \nDetails: \nConservation Law Foundation (CLF) recently launched a new project under our Farm & Food Initiative called the Legal Services Food Hub (LSFH). The Legal Services Food Hub is a free legal services clearinghouse for eligible farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and related organizations. CLF is piloting the Legal Services Food Hub in Massachusetts with an initial focus on cases involving transactional issues\, such as land acquisition/transfer\, estate issues\, taxes\, contracts\, and corporate formation\, among others. For example\, if you’re a farmer considering transitioning your farm to the next generation\, we could match you with an estate planning attorney. Likewise\, if you’re a farmer interested in entering into a purchase agreement for new land\, we could find you a real estate attorney to represent you during the land transaction. Involving an attorney can help farmers avoid unforeseen liabilities\, draft enforceable contracts\, negotiate sound lease agreements\, and effectively navigate other legal transactions. \n\nPlease join us for a chance to learn more about how the the LSFH works\, meet lawyers and farmers who have benefited from its services\, and understand how the LSFH might be able to assist you. During the first half of the evening\, we’ll hear from a lawyer who has taken on a Legal Services Food Hub case and during the second half\, we’ll hear from a farmer who found legal assistance through the Hub. \n\nVisit our website to learn more about our services and eligibility requirements here. \nRSVP: By November 17 to Molly Norton\, mnorton@clf.org or 617-850-1771.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/need-free-legal-help-information-session-on-the-legal-services-food-hub/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141030T194659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T201250Z
UID:11980-1416421800-1416427200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Our Farms\, Our Food: the Future of Local Food in Hampden County
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) for a broad-ranging panel discussion on the future of local agriculture and the local food movement in Hampden County. A region with rural farmland\, changing suburban landscapes\, and vibrant urban agriculture projects\, Hampden County has unique challenges and opportunities for farmers and for consumers interested in local food\, hunger\, and sustaining farm businesses and land. Speakers include Elizabeth O’Gilvie of Gardening the Community\, Gene Kosinski of Kosinski Farms\, Karen Randall of Randall’s Farm and Greenhouse in Ludlow\, and Margaret Christie of CISA. This event is free\, open to the public\, and light appetizers will be provided. Please rsvp by November 17th. Co-sponsored by our hosts\, the Holyoke Senior Center. Contact Claire Morenon at 413-665-7100\, ext. 16 with any questions. \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/our-farms-our-food/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141021T174912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141021T175040Z
UID:11847-1416661200-1416675600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hilltown Seed Saving Network's third annual Fall Seed Exchange
DESCRIPTION: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\, but you don’t have to bring seed to come to this event! People are welcome at all levels of experience\, including those who have never saved seed before. \nThe main event will be preceded by an introductory seed saving workshop from 1 to 2pm\, taught by experienced seed saver Sadie Stull. \nDetails here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hilltown-seed-saving-networks-third-annual-fall-seed-exchange/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141113T184935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141113T185131Z
UID:12161-1416758400-1416765600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Permaculture FEAST
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture FEAST is a weekend a permaculture design certificate course held in Holyoke\, MA. Students from the course have created landscape and social enterprise design for Kate’s Kitchen and foodWorks. Come view their visions for the next 10\, 25\, 50 and 100 years with food\, music\, and connect with other cutting edge visionaries and designers\, share your ideas and find out how you can get involved. \nThere will be 4 alternative design schematics and 18 detailed patch designs illustrating how to build on the existing conditions and assets of Kate’s Kitchen and foodWorks\, while creating a thriving community hub that meets the needs of its members\, while enhancing the overall health and well being of the ecosystem \nDetails here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/permaculture-feast-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141212T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141212T134500
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141204T223514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141204T223514Z
UID:12469-1418382900-1418391900@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:PVGrows Food System Job Creation Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Join PVGrows food system job creation working group for a bring-your-own brown bag lunch gathering. See below for the agenda and to rsvp. \nAgenda: \n\nTour the Franklin County CDC facilities and get to see the the shiny new IQF: Individually Quick Frozen Nitrogen Tunnel in operation. Watch a video of the machine in action here. \nShare updates on other food system job creation activities going on.\nDiscuss food processing job creation needs that are relevant to the development of the MA food system planning process and consider future opportunities and activities for this group.\n\nPlease RSVP  by clicking HERE \nWorking Group Updates: \nIf you have an update you want to share with the group\, cannot attend but want to add your thoughts to future activities\, or would like to provide an update on a job creation activity that you are involved in or know about\, please email Please email Alex Risley Schroeder by Wed\, 12/10 using the email subject “Food System Job Creation.”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pvgrows-food-system-job-creation-working-group/
LOCATION:Franklin County CDC Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141030T165401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141030T165401Z
UID:11977-1420875000-1420918200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:28th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Organic Farming Association is hosting its 28th annual Winter Conference. Come for this expansive and immersive educational experience with 60+ workshops\, conferences for children and teens\, exhibits\, and an all-day seminar and keynote by Greg Judy\, rotational grazier and carbon sequestration advocate. \nRegistration information and Details Here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/28th-annual-nofamass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141217T011123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141222T200100Z
UID:12616-1420880400-1420891200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Association of Agricultural Commissions Regional Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Association of Agricultural Commissions (MAAC) is sponsoring regional Ag Com roundtables this winter. Join them in Northampon on January 10th for a roundtable co-sponsored by the Northampton Ag Commission and CISA. Please register by sending the following to MAAC\, c/o Pete Westover\, at westover03@comcast.net or PO Box 67\, Whately\, MA 01093: your name\, email address\, home address\, and Ag Com affiliation (if any). Indicate that you are attending the Northampton Roundtable\, and either enclose a $5 check\, made out to MAAC\, or indicate that you will pay $5 at the door. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-association-of-agricultural-commissions-regional-roundtable/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20141104T185816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T185816Z
UID:12036-1421137800-1421166600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2015 Massachusetts Farm to Cafeteria Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference brings together farm to cafeteria advocates – farmers\, food service professionals\, educators\, policy makers\, public health advocates\, community organizers\, youth leaders and more – for a daylong event with workshops and panel discussions addressing a wide variety of farm to school topics.\nDetails Here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2015-massachusetts-farm-to-cafeteria-conference/
LOCATION:The Hogan Center: College of the Holycross\, Worcester\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150119
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20140908T234943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140908T235003Z
UID:11330-1421452800-1421625599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Brewer Winter Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Brewer is intended to be an immersive experience where participants will learn about grains\, farming\, malting and brewing.  \nThe format allows everyone to learn a great deal of information from workshops and our esteemed speakers. There is also plenty of time to socialize and enjoy great food and beer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDETAILS\n$550 Per person includes meals and hotel for Saturday night. Meals will be lovingly grown by local farms and creatively served by local chefs. Accommodations on Saturday night are at the Courtyard Marriott in Hadley\, MA. \n$100 Discount for couples or double occupancy. \nSpace is limited to 100 people. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-brewer-winter-weekend/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20150120T181812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T181812Z
UID:13013-1422104400-1422111600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bee School\, Session 1 of 6: Beekeeping 101
DESCRIPTION:Participants can sign up for all the workshops in Bee School or individual workshops\, depending on their knowledge & experience.\n\nBeekeeping 101\nAre you thinking about starting a wonderful hobby with a fascinating social insect that will bring you closer to nature? Do you want to know more about what beekeeping entails? This series of workshops will help you understand and potentially start the craft of keeping honeybees. The program will include information about hives and beekeeping material\, set-up\, costs\, honeybee life cycle\, a beekeeper’s year\, pests & diseases\, and natural management. \nClick for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-school-session-1-of-6-beekeeping-101/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20150120T192828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T192828Z
UID:13025-1422176400-1422185400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Bank Family Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Resolve to help stamp out hunger in the New Year! Bring your loved ones to our first monthly Family Volunteer Day\, where participants will get a tour of the warehouse and help sort and box donated food. All ages welcome. \nPlease register with your name and the number attending by contacting Molly at 413-247-9738 x135 or mollys@foodbankwma.org. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-bank-family-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20150114T183138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T184404Z
UID:12980-1422187200-1422219600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Days at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Great Wall Chinese Restaurant is generously donating 10% of their sales to CISA (including take out) on Sunday\, January 25th and Sunday\, February 22nd. Support CISA and enjoy a great meal at the same time! \nClick for information about Great Wall Chinese Restaurant.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/12980/
LOCATION:Great Wall Chinese Restaurant\, 178 Pine Street\, Florence
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T165948
CREATED:20150120T182200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T183439Z
UID:13014-1422709200-1422716400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bee School\, Session 2 of 6: Beekeeping 102
DESCRIPTION:Participants can sign up for all the workshops in Bee School or individual workshops\, depending on their knowledge & experience. \nBeekeeping 102\nAre you thinking about starting a wonderful hobby with a fascinating social insect that will bring you closer to nature? Do you want to know more about what beekeeping entails? This series of workshops will help you understand and potentially start the craft of keeping honeybees. The program will include information about hives and beekeeping material\, set-up\, costs\, honeybee life cycle\, a beekeeper’s year\, pests & diseases\, and natural management. \nClick for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-school-session-2-of-6-beekeeping-102/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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