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SUMMARY:Workshop: Farmhouse Cider-Making
DESCRIPTION:n New England\, cider-making is to autumn what maple sugaring is to the spring season: a cultural activity. Cider expert Dennis D. Picard will teach us the history and process of this American tradition from the selection and collection of apples to the pressing of the fruit which results not merely in apple juice\, but the extracted liquid from apples which is capable of fermentation. Picard will teach us how the fermentation process can result in 4% to 8% alcohol content in the cider that allows it to be kept from just after it is made all the way to the next season’s apple harvest. This program includes a slide presentation\, a lesson on apple selection and varietal characteristics\, grinding and pressing techniques\, and an understanding of the art of fermentation. \nDennis D. Picard has been a museum professional in the “Living History” field for over 30 years. He began his career at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge\, MA\, where he eventually spent 12 years filling various positions\, including “lead interpreter\,” where he researched and designed many public programs that are still offered by that institution today. He is presently director at Storrowton Village Museum in West Springfield\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-farmhouse-cider-making/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
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SUMMARY:Revival Homestead Supply Grand Re-Opening Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate at the Grand Re-Opening Party of Revival Homestead Supply (formerly The Haberdashery) with live music\, tastings\, an observation beehive\, and a jam and pickle contest. \nGet a taste of all the delicious ferments and canned goods we make in our harvest classes. Taste the entries to our jam and pickle contest and cast your vote. Or enter your own homemade jams and pickles! Ribbons and prizes will be awarded. More information and entry form available here. Also\, come learn about our Beekeeping Course with instructor Angela Roell of Yard Birds Farm and take a peek inside the hive\, weather permitting. \nEnjoy live music by Kendy Gable at 4 pm and Workman Song at 5 pm. Cocktails and wine available (donations appreciated).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/revival-homestead-supply-grand-re-opening-party/
LOCATION:Revival Homestead Supply\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
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SUMMARY:36th Annual E.F. Schumacher Lectures
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday October 22nd at 7:00 pm\, award winning author Wendell Berry and The Land Institute’s co-founder Wes Jackson will share the stage at the historic Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in the heart of Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. They will hold a conversation about the 50-Year Farm Bill\, their work\, and their long friendship and collaboration in support of rural communities. \nThe occasion is the 36th Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures\, a tradition that Mr. Berry and Mr. Jackson launched when they spoke to a full house in October of 1981 on the theme of People\, Land\, and Community.  Over the years the Annual Schumacher Lectures have provided a platform for some of the most powerful voices for an economics that supports both people and planet – voices that include Jane Jacobs\, Bill McKibben\, Winona LaDuke\, Van Jones\, Judy Wicks\, and Otto Scharmer. \nMuch has changed since the first Annual Lectures. The promise of the global economy has faded in the face of ever-greater wealth inequality and environmental degradation. There is a groundswell of interest in building a new economy that is just and recognizes planetary limits. The Schumacher Center for a New Economics is delighted that Wendell Berry and Wes Jackson have accepted their invitation to share their perspectives on how far we have come\, where we are\, and where we believe we should go next. \nExpect a warmth\, an eloquence\, and an intimacy in the conversation between these two friends on October 22nd.  Above all\, expect to be deeply moved. \nA 50-Year Farm Bill?\nIn their editorial for The New York Times in 2009\, Wendell Berry and Wes Jackson proposed a 50-Year Farm Bill that addresses soil loss and degradation\, toxic pollution of soil and water\, loss of biodiversity\, and fossil-fuel dependency. They called for a national agriculture policy based on ecological principles\, one that restores the health of our farmlands as well as restores “economic and cultural stability to our rural communities”. \nThe 50-Year Farm Bill would entail a 50-year schedule by which the present ratio of annual to perennial plants would be reversed\, creating an agricultural system in which only 20 percent of crops are annual and the other 80 percent are perennial. Or\, as Wendell Berry described in an article for The Atlantic\, “Keep the ground covered\, and keep it covered whenever possible with perennial plants.” \nTo Purchase Tickets \n$35 or 35 BerkShares includes admission to conversation at 7:00 pm \n$80 or 80 BerkShares includes admission to conversation at 7:00 pm as well as to a reception at 5:00 pm featuring a lamb roast by Fire Roasted Catering\, dessert by The Prairie Whale\, and local beer and spirits. \nTo purchase your tickets with BerkShares\, please visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Box Office between 12pm and 6pm from Tuesday to Saturday at 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230 – Box Office: 413-528-0100\nAbout the Speakers \nWendell Berry is an environmental activist\, farmer\, author\, and former professor of English. His publications include numerous novels\, short stories\, essays\, volumes of poetry\, and perhaps his most well-known nonfiction work\, The Unsettling of America. He lives and farms with his wife\, Tanya\, in Port Royal\, Kentucky. \nWes Jackson is a world-renowned plant geneticist\, farmer\, author\, former professor of biology\, and co-founder of The Land Institute in Salina\, Kansas. The Land Institute is developing perennial grains that can be grown in mixtures that share the complexity\, fertility and resilience of prairies\, a change that will make a just and healthy food future possible. \nThe First Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures \nIn his 1981 lecture Wendell Berry commented that people\, land\, and community were linked in local culture – a culture that could not be imported. \n“It would begin in work and love. People at work in communities three generations old would know that their bodies renewed\, time and again\, the movement of other bodies — living and dead\, known and loved\, remembered and loved — in the same shops\, houses\, and fields. That\, of course\, is the description of a kind of a community dance.  And such a dance is perhaps the best way to describe harmony.” \nWe are grateful to The Berry Center for maintaining and continuing the legacy work of Wendell Berry\, of his brother John M. Berry\, Jr.\, and of their father\, John M. Berry\, Sr. \nWes Jackson does not apologize for thinking long-term.  He knows such visioning is a practical necessity for achieving “a revolution in agriculture.” And a revolution is what he called for in his 1981 E. F. Schumacher Lecture\, one that restores and conserves the health of the soil while mitigating the effects of climate change. \n“In my view agriculture will remain a tragedy so long as it is kept separate from the problem of the human condition. And the human condition will remain a tragic problem so long as it is kept separate from the problem of agriculture.” \nTo learn more\, read their full lectures on the Schumacher Center’s website and check out the 1982 New Roots article “Small Is Possible” for a firsthand account of the First Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/36th-annual-e-f-schumacher-lectures/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161025
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Food Day
DESCRIPTION:Food Day is a nationwide grassroots campaign for healthy\, affordable\, and sustainably produced food that has served as a jumping off place for many around our state to celebrate and educate their community with regards to our local food system. MA organizers have reached out to me to ask if Food Day is still being celebrated and the answer is YES. \nFood Day is still being celebrated by many across the Commonwealth\, and our country\, yet the coordinating office\, Center for Science in the Public Interest\, based in DC\, was not able to secure funding for their staff or materials. \nOne thing is true\, the hundreds of organizers who created events\, shared information\, taught cooking to old and young alike\, advocated for policy change and so much more\, did so because they cared about their community\, not because they had pins and posters to give out ! \nThat said\, the 6th Annual FOOD DAY is a month away and you can now reach out to others in your community\, workplace\, place of worship\, and schools/campuses to host an activity to highlight what is important to you within our local food system. \n\nWhat do you want to share or teach?\nWhat can you highlight or change regarding your local food system?\nHow can you and your peers make a fun\, easy and informative event/activity that can strengthen community networks as you focus on a healthy and sustainable food system for all of residents in your community?\n\nAcross Massachusetts last year\, over 600 events were created and hosted by individuals and organizations working to make our food system more sustainable\, accessible and healthier. Some events lasted a few hours\, some days and a few were month long. Activities were small and large; the key was the education\, communication and information-sharing initiated across the state with neighbors\, students\, families\, co-workers and clients. \nListed below are a few Ideas for the activities you could plan: \n\nMA schools will take the “Eat Real” 2015 challenge (over 450 schools did last year!)\nFilm screenings in your living room\, work\, local college\n“Sourcing local challenge” within your organization\nCooking demonstrations and food education workshops\nHost an “Apple Crunch” with community groups or at your office\nFarm tours and community activities with your local farmer\nHealth center staff members and businesses hosting local food potlucks\nFood system forums at local community centers\nCollege campus organizing-dozens of campuses participated across MA!\n\nFor those of you who “do this every day”\, it is an opportunity to broaden your reach\, to create larger networks and to build on your current work. You can still visit the national website at www.foodday.org for more information; you can use the logos\, materials\, etc. for your celebration. \nThank you for all you do on Food Day and every day!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-food-day/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
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SUMMARY:Fighting Hunger in Our Kitchens and in Our Congress: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Amherst Survival Center for a community conversation with author Leanne Brown\, WRSI’s Monte Belmonte\, and Congressman Jim McGovern about the fight to end hunger in our community. Co-sponsored with UMass School of Public Policy and The Food Bank of Western Mass. This event is free and is part of the Amherst Survival Center’s celebration of its 40th anniversary. Donations of canned food and personal care items are welcome.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fighting-hunger-in-our-kitchens-and-in-our-congress-a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Amherst Survival Center\, 138 Sunderland Road\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161019T135026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T135026Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Food For Change
DESCRIPTION:Join River Valley Coop at the Academy of Music in downtown Northampton for a showing of Food for Change\, the story of cooperative in America.  \nEnjoy a pre-show concert with Peter Blanchette and Kenny Butler\, and meet local filmmaker Steve Alves after the show. \nPresented by River Valley Co-op and co-sponsored by Cabot Cooperative.\nAdmission: $7.50; tickets available in advance at River Valley Co-op or at the Academy of Music Box Office and online at academyofmusic.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-food-for-change/
LOCATION:Academy of Music\, 274 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161025T195459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T195459Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: In the Spirit of Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:Join Valley Co-operators for a special #CoopMonth screening of this new Visionaries / PBS documentary\, highlighting the power of co-ops both here in the U.S. and around the world. This 1 hour documentary follows the work of the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International\, celebrating 100 years of co-ops building a better world through co-op stories featuring members in here in Greenfield\, MA (Real Pickles)\, Mississippi\, and Seattle\, and international projects in Mozambique and East Timor. With the 7 Co-operative Principles binding these unique and diverse businesses\, we can see that co-ops truly do build a better world.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-in-the-spirit-of-cooperation/
LOCATION:The Greenfield Garden Theater\, 361 Main St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161029T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161019T192244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T192244Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening the Community's Volunteer Impact Days
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for one of our last Volunteer Impact Days! We’ve got a lot going on at our Walnut St. Farm and would love more volunteers to come out and dig in with us! We’ll be working on winter-proofing our new greenhouse and starting to put our vegetable beds to sleep. \nIf you plan to bring a big group\, call Ibrahim at 413-693-5340.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-communitys-volunteer-impact-days-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161003T140315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T140315Z
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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/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161029T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161020T193746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T194234Z
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SUMMARY:Zombie Prom at the Blue Heron Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Are you DYING to party this Halloween? Have a fright to remember at ZOMBIE PROM at the Blue Heron. \nJoin us for a lively evening of great music\, great food and festivities! Come dressed in costume to win prizes – including Zombie Prom King and Queen! \nEnjoy DJ & dancing\, costume contest with prizes\, full buffet dinner\, and cash bar.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/zombie-prom-at-the-blue-heron-restaurant/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Restaurant\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161102T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161019T193815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T194107Z
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SUMMARY:Springfield Food Policy Council's National Food Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual National Food Day Celebration!. Enjoy a light dinner while learning about local food initiatives. \nFor more details and to reserve your seat\, please call Johnetta Baymon at 413-263-6500 x6539 or email at johnettab@springfieldpartnersinc.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/springfield-food-policy-councils-national-food-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Elias Brookings School\, 433 Walnut Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161105
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20160913T171314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T171314Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference on November 4\, 2016 in Leominster\, MA\, and take advantage of the Early Bird registration rate! The conference will bring together over 400 farm to school advocates from across Massachusetts and New England. Learn about curriculum integration\, reducing food waste\, school gardens\, engaging youth through policy and social justice\, and more. There will also be thematic networking sessions\, providing the opportunity to get to know farm to school advocates in your areas of interest and expertise. Learn more and register by September 15th to take advantage of the special Early Bird rate at www.massfarmtoschool.org/conference. \nRegistration fee scholarships are also available. The application is located here and the application deadline is October 4th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-farm-sea-to-school-conference/
LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel (Leominster)\, 99 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161107
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20160831T143359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T143435Z
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SUMMARY:Farm-Based Education National Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Farm-Based Education National Gathering will be held in Concord\, Massachusetts\, November 4-6\, 2016. Organizers expect 300-500 people to travel from several states and internationally to attend components of the Gathering\, with heavy representation from Massachusetts\, New England and our host community. The Gathering will be a time to celebrate the Farm Based Education Network’s 10th Anniversary! \n​The Gathering Program will focus on program development\, marketing\, fundraising\, the balance of production and education\, nonprofit board management\, and much more.  Educators\, farmers\, nonprofit organization staff\, parents\, health and nutrition practitioners\, policy makers\, students\, historians\, and more will come together to share skills and resources\, build relationships\, and celebrate the vibrant field of farm-based education. \n Tremendous gratitude goes out to all the volunteers\, workshop presenters\, field trip leaders\, and sponsors who give generously of their time and resources\, and to all host sites past\, present and future. This broad support and dedication to the community of farm-based education professionals is critical and inspiring. \n​The event will be held in partnership with The Trustees\, Massachusetts Farm to School\, Concord-Carlisle Community & Adult Education\, Shelburne Farms in Vermont\, and the Concord Food Collaborative. \nFind more information and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/20804/
LOCATION:Concord-Carlisle High School\, 500 Walden St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20160429T124708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T124708Z
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SUMMARY:Farm & Sea to School Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Farm to School Project is excited to announce their 4th biennial Farm and Sea to School Conference! \nThis 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 including: \n\nlocal foods procurement and promotion\nexperiential food and nutrition education\nfood\, farm\, and nutrition policy\ngrowing for the institutional market\nlocal\, state\, and regional networking\n\nPlease check here for more details (including information for sponsorship\, presenting a workshop\, and registration) in the coming months.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-sea-to-school-conference/
LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel (Leominster)\, 99 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20160429T125401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T125401Z
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SUMMARY:Farm-Based Education Network 6th Annual National Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Farm-Based Education Network will mark its 10th anniversary with a celebratory national conference. Educators\, farmers\, nonprofit organization staff\, parents\, nutrition practitioners\, policy makers\, students\, and more will come together to share skills and resources\, build relationships\, and celebrate the vibrant field of farm-based education. \n The Gathering will also welcome many members of our host community\, from teachers and food service professionals\, to parents\, students and local food advocates who seek engagement with the transformative work of farm-based education.  Organizers expect 300-500 to travel from several states and internationally to attend components of the Gathering\, with heavy representation from Massachusetts and New England. \n Workshops will focus on program development\, marketing\, fundraising\, the balance of production and education\, nonprofit board management\, and much more. Peer educators will showcase their sites during field trips and workshops\, a keynote address will spark discussion\, and group meals will allow for ample networking time.   \nClick here to check out more information on workshops. \n The Gathering is organized by the FBEN in partnership with the Massachusetts Farm to School Project\, The Trustees and Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education and Shelburne Farms. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-based-education-network-6th-annual-national-gathering/
LOCATION:Concord-Carlisle High School\, 500 Walden St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161104T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161031T204538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T204538Z
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SUMMARY:2016 Pioneer Valley Transition Town Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend the Pioneer Valley Transition Town Film Festival! Join us at GCC’s Cohn Dining Commons to see locally made films on the topic “How communities are working toward sustainable living.” \nA filmmakers’ reception will follow. Admission is free\, but donations are appreciated!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2016-pioneer-valley-transition-town-film-festival/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161107
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20160304T162404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160304T162404Z
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Franklin County Cider Days
DESCRIPTION:CiderDays is a community event celebrating all things apples in Franklin County\, Massachusetts. 2016 marks the 22nd year of this event and there will be two days of orchard tours\, cidermaking and tastings\, workshops and much more. \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. \nClick here for the full website & schedule.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/22nd-annual-franklin-county-cider-days/
LOCATION:Farm and Cider Parlors throughout Franklin County
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20160304T161337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160304T161337Z
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SUMMARY:The Fiber Festival of New England
DESCRIPTION:Fiber enthusiasts are coming together for the sixth annual Fiber Festival of New England\, Nov. 5 & 6 in the Mallary Complex at Eastern States Exposition. Hours are\, Sat.\, 9am – 5pm and Sun.\, 9am – 3pm. The event\, co-produced by the Exposition and the New England Sheep and Wool Growers Association\, promotes the use of wool and other natural fibers and related products to the general public. \nMore than 150 New England exhibitors will be showcasing their products including clothing\, quilts\, blankets\, rugs\, looms\, spinning wheels and more. On Saturday\, Nov. 5\, visitors may participate in various workshops as well as watch interesting\, informative demonstrations. \nIn addition to being an ideal holiday shopping opportunity with handmade items from over 200 vendor booths\, Fiber Festival is a great educational experience for visitors to learn how animals contribute to the fiber industry through live displays of llamas\, alpacas\, sheep\, rabbits and goats. \nFor more information\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-fiber-festival-of-new-england-3/
LOCATION:Eastern States Exposition\, West Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161031T205404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T205751Z
UID:21408-1478340000-1478354400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community Volunteer Impact Day
DESCRIPTION:Join GTC\, an urban farming and youth development project committed to sustainable agriculture\, food justice and racial equity as we work to bring our newest farm site on line. \nWork to be accomplished will include finishing a thermal trench around our beautiful passive solar greenhouse\, preparing for rain water harvesting\, moving soil into the greenhouse\, and readying beds for winter.  Dress warmly in layers and prepare to get dirty; bring water\, gloves and snacks to share.  Also if you can bring a wheelbarrow\, the more the better! \nGTC leadership will be attending the Black Farmer’s Conference in Harlem that day – we’re organizing this volunteer day to provide needed support so they can step away for important organizing and reflection. It’s a great chance to show your solidarity for racial justice organizing and food system work in Springfield. \nEmail anne@gardeningthecommunity.org to let us know you are coming. Last minute attendees also welcome.  Young children are welcome but must be closely supervised.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-volunteer-impact-day/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161111
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161007T153757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161007T153757Z
UID:21154-1478649600-1478822399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo
DESCRIPTION:The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture\, Inc. – a group of grower representatives from the Northeast\, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn\, share and connect with other industry professionals. \nAttendee Registration Information\nRegistration for attendees is open! Learn more about the show\, and visit the Schedule section to review the agenda and seminar descriptions. Attendee registration rates increase closer to the conference; register early and save! \nExhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities Available\nVisit the Exhibitors/Sponsors section to review the new show floorplan\, sponsorship levels and entitlements\, exhibit booth pricing and more! Registration is now open! Space fills up quickly; reserve your booth today. \nConference Highlights\nEDUCATIONAL SESSIONS — Attend stimulating educational workshops on a wide range of topics by industry experts; acquire knowledge and gain valuable insight. \nTRADESHOW — Visit with innovative exhibitors during dedicated tradeshow time\, to gather information on products and services that will benefit your business. \nNETWORK — Share ideas and build relationships\, and make important face-to-face connections with others in the floriculture industry.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-greenhouse-conference-and-expo/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Boxborough\, 242 Adams Place\, Boxborough\, MA\, 01719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161113
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20160316T134911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160316T134911Z
UID:18569-1478736000-1478995199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NESAWG's 2016 'It Takes a Region' Conference
DESCRIPTION:NESAWG‘s annual It Takes a Region Conference brings together farm and food practitioners across the 12-state Northeast region to learn\, debate\, collaborate\, and innovate solutions to critical food systems issues. Each year\, we look at the trajectory of the food and farm movement\, and the role our network can play in shaping its future.We offer in-depth working sessions and provocative dialogues that tackle important questions about our regional food system and how to strengthen it. We draw upon exciting local and regional efforts\, including alternative supply chain networks\, research projects\, infrastructure initiatives and policy advocacy. \nVisit NESAWG’s website for updated information on the conference as it approaches.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nesawgs-2016-it-takes-a-region-conference/
LOCATION:Hartford Hilton\, 315 Trumbull Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161019T184226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T154757Z
UID:21277-1478944800-1478952000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community's Annual Harvest Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our 6th Annual Pancake Breakfast! \nCome join us as we celebrate GTC’s youth\, the close of the growing season and the accomplishments of the past year. Enjoy a morning of stories\, kids’ activities\, raffles\, and more. Bring your families and your friends for a hearty breakfast of our much loved pancakes and other tasty foods. (We have gluten-free options as well.) \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-communitys-annual-harvest-fundraiser-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 361 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161003T140402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T140402Z
UID:21090-1478955600-1478962800@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-2/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20160817T142508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T140442Z
UID:20481-1479029400-1479038400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nCome celebrate the fall\, drink some freshly pressed sweet cider\, and support CISA at the 2nd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run\, on Sunday\, November 13\, 2016\, at Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield\, MA. All proceeds will go to CISA. \nRegistration & Number Pick Up\nOnline registration ($25) will be available through 11/11/16. Number pick up and race day registration ($30) will be available starting at 8am. \nVolunteers\nInterested in volunteering at the Cider Run? Contact Lisabeth Jasniewicz at CISA — (413) 665-7100 \nCourse\nThis is a beautiful 12K loop course on Upper & Lower Rd in Deerfield & Greenfield\, MA\, starting and finishing at Clarkdale Fruit Farms. The course includes some rolling hills and one tough climb\, with around 383 feet of total gain. \nAwards\nWe will have numerous award categories and prizes this year. Awards will feature local produce and farm products – apples\, cider\, maple syrup\, etc.\, and will be given to the top 3 overall women and men\, the top 3 teams (women and men\, based on 5 best team-member times)\, and top 3 women and men in the following age groups: 14 and under\, 15-19\, 20-29\, 30-39\, 40-49\, 50-59\, 60-69\, 70-79\, 80 and over. \nT Shirts\nT-shirts will be guaranteed for the first 150 registrants.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2nd-annual-clarkdale-cider-run/
LOCATION:Clarkdale Fruit Farms\, 303 Upper Rd\, \, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161024T140812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T140812Z
UID:21322-1479040200-1479043800@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. \nNovember 13\nFollow the Money: ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF LOCAL TO COMMUNITIES\nDr. Bjorn Markeson\, Smith College
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-why-buy-local/
LOCATION:Serio’s Market\, 65 State Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161031T201518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T201939Z
UID:21398-1479232800-1479240000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SEMAP’s 2016 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) \nCome listen to the SEMAP board and staff discuss the successes of this past year\, including highlights of all of our great educational workshops and fun events! \nIn addition to discussing SEMAP’s past and future\, we will have keynote speaker Frank Nocito Martinez from the Department of Transitional Assistance\, who will talk about the Healthy Incentives Pilot getting nutritious foods into low income communities. \nLight refreshments provided by It’s Thyme Catering and local beer and wine from Berkley Beer & Travessia Winery will be served. \nFree to attend! Register online at semaponline.org/semap-annual-meeting
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/semaps-2016-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20160829T181800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161111T224731Z
UID:20778-1479236400-1479243600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Forgotten Farms" Screening and Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA for a screening of Forgotten Farms\, a challenging and engrossing look at one of the most vital and least visible components of New England agriculture: dairy farms. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers\, Sarah Gardner and Dave Simmonds\, and farmers Darryl and Lucinda Williams of Luther Belden Farm\, Jim Larson of Larson Farms\, and Amy Klippenstein of Sidehill Farm. \nAbout the film:\nIn more affluent communities\, farm-to-table restaurants\, farmer’s markets and CSAs are booming and the new farmers are celebrated. But there is another farmer who is left out of the local food celebration. New England has lost over 10\,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years; about 2\,000 farms remain. Collectively\, they tend 1.2 million acres of farmland and produce almost all of the milk consumed in New England. In our enthusiasm for the new food movement\, these farmers at the foundation of the regional agricultural economy are often overlooked. Through conversations with farmers and policy experts\, the film reconsiders the role of these vital but forgotten farmers\, who will be essential players in an expanded agricultural economy. \nBuy tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forgotten-farms-screening-and-panel/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161102T143630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T143630Z
UID:21425-1479411000-1479420000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Arc of Justice
DESCRIPTION:“Arc of Justice” traces the remarkable story of New Communities\, Inc.\, a story of racial justice\, community organizing\, and perseverance in the face of enormous obstacles. \nNCI was started in 1969 by leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in southwest Georgia to help secure economic independence for African American families. For fifteen years\, NCI cooperatively farmed nearly 6000 acres of land in the face of racist attacks and refusals by federal agencies to provide grants or loans. Its land was lost to foreclosure in 1985\, but 25 years later NCI was given new life as a result of a successful class action lawsuit brought by hundreds of African American farmers against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. \nThe screening will be followed by Q&A with Producer/Director Helen S. Cohen. \nSponsored by the offices of Food\, Farm\, and Sustainability and Community Partnerships for Social Change
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-arc-of-justice/
LOCATION:Hampshire College — Leibling Center\, 893 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161019T200817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T200817Z
UID:21288-1479488400-1479499200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Western MA Food Processing Center 15th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Western MA Food Processing Center! Refreshments will be provided by Food Center alumni: Hillside Pizza\, Real Pickles\, and Artisan Beverage Cooperative. \nRSVP requested: bit.ly/FPC15Years \nNote that the Franklin County Community Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting will be held from 4:30 to 5:00 pm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/western-ma-food-processing-center-15th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Western MA Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161118T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173732
CREATED:20161114T161442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T161442Z
UID:21575-1479492000-1479510000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nuestras Raíces Gala Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gala Celebration\, a fundraiser in support of Holyoke Agri-Culture and Community Building! \nThe evening will feature a delicious Caribbean dinner by the Fernandez Family Restaurant; a keynote address by renowned urban farmer and thinker\, Eric Toensmeier; original artwork in our silent auction; and terrific music from DJ Diamante!  We expect tickets to go fast\, don’t miss this great night! \nMore info and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nuestras-raices-gala-celebration/
LOCATION:Elegancia Banquet Hall\, 540 Granby Road\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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