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SUMMARY:Organic Strawberry PYO at Red Fire Farm\, Montague
DESCRIPTION:Red Fire Farm will be open to the public for one day only pick-your-own organic strawberries\, and a Farmer’s Market booth for purchasing seasonal produce and local cream. From 2pm-5pm\, try free tastings of many strawberry varieties. In addition\, the farm will be selling decadent desserts of strawberry shortcake and chocolate covered strawberries. Visitors can also enjoy live music by Below the Gaff\, a local Celtic band. Other free activities include Fairy House Building\, Walking Tours of the Farm\, an art show from local students and more. \n:: \nIn the evening is the Strawberry Soiree Feast in the Fields\, a ticketed locavore dinner available later in the evening at 5:30pm\, with the Masala Jazz Band setting the mood. Created by chef Mary Reilly from Edible Pioneer Valley\, the menu will feature Red Fire Farm seasonal organic produce and local products from other area farms. Tickets start at $35 with an option to also make a donation to Mount Grace Land Trust. \n:: \nAll events will take place rain or shine. Strawberry Soiree events are free\, except for the sit-down dinner in the field. \nFor more information about the events\, or to purchase tickets for the Strawberry Soiree\, click here. For more information about the Mount Grace Land Trust Campaign for Affordable Farms\, please contact David Kotker at 978-248-2043\, or visit www.mountgrace.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/organic-strawberry-pyo-at-red-fire-farm-montague/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm's Strawberry Soiree\, Montague
DESCRIPTION:The Strawberry Soiree Feast in the Fields is a ticketed locavore dinner by chef Mary Reilly from Edible Pioneer Valley. The menu will feature Red Fire Farm seasonal organic produce and local products from other area farms. Music will be provided by the Masala Jazz Band. Tickets start at $35 with an option to also make a donation to Mount Grace Land Trust. Red Fire Farm & Mount Grace Land Trust completed a fundraising campaign to purchase the Montague Meadow property\, and now are raising the last funds needed for the legal fees to finalize the farm affordability transfer to Mount Grace. Read more about the project here. Earlier in the day\, the strawberry fields will be open for PYO from 10am-5pm\, with activities and live music between 2-5pm. A full listing of the day’s events can be found here. \n:: \nIf you purchase a ticket for more than $35\, the balance of your payment will be fully tax deductible and will be used to fund final fees for Mount Grace’s purchase of the Montague farmland. Find out about the Campaign for Affordable Farms! \n:: \nFor more information about the events\, or to purchase tickets for the Strawberry Soiree\, click here. For more information about the Mount Grace Land Trust Campaign for Affordable Farms\, please contact David Kotker at 978-248-2043\, or visit www.mountgrace.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farms-strawberry-soiree-montague/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140626
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
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SUMMARY:Revisioning Sustainability 2014
DESCRIPTION:Revisioning Sustainability Conference: Campuses as Catalysts for Regenerative Food Systems \nExplore real world examples of innovative food systems sustainability programs that embody whole-systems regeneration in practice. At this premiere gathering of food sustainability and permaculture professionals\, we bring together campus and community leaders from permaculture initiatives\, programs such as the Real Food Challenge\, sustainable procurement professionals\, progressive administrators\, and student advocates from campuses nationwide\, in order to collectively develop new ideas\, strengthen existing networks\, and gain tools that will aide in the cultivation of a truly regenerative world.\n\nLearn more about the conference here. \nFollow RSC on Facebook. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/revisioning-sustainability-2014/
LOCATION:University of Massacusetts Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
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SUMMARY:Creating a Cooperative Food Economy
DESCRIPTION:This class will focus on efforts that are happening across the country to combine the cooperative movement with creating a more just and sustainable food system\, and the need for such an effort. The session will take place over three hours on June 25nd from 4 – 7 PM EST. The class will consist of presentation from co-op experts\, facilitated group conversations\, a Q&A with a representative from a cooperative member working in the field on this issue\, and short activities. People with all levels of knowledge on cooperatives and sustainable food systems are more than welcome and encouraged to take this course. \nThis course is taught by Toolbox for Education and Social Action\, TESA and is adapted from the Farm & Food Cooperatives course developed for Greenfield Community College. For more information visit the TESA website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-a-cooperative-food-economy/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140619T215259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140619T215444Z
UID:10357-1403712000-1403719200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Racial Equity in the Food System Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Racial Equity in the Food System Working Group is committed to deepening a shared understanding of racism\, how it shows up in the food system; and why food justice & racial equity are at the core of creating a healthy food system. Join the group to share/learn about the Undoing Racism Workshop organized in partnership with the Undoing Racism Collective (UROC) in May 2014\, and to think together about how to continue this work.\n\nLight refreshments will be served. This event is open to anyone dedicated to creating a just and healthy food system in the Pioneer Valley. Register for the event here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/racial-equity-in-the-food-system-gathering/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140624T193810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140624T193810Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Mobile Markets: Kick-Off Event
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration\, the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Transitional Assistance will host an event to showcase the Massachusetts’ Mobile Markets\, also kicking-off the statewide 2014 Farmers’ Market Tours.\n\nThe purpose of this mobile market event is to highlight the five Mobile Market models across the state; to demonstrate the kinds of healthy food choices people can make at mobile markets in providing access to fresh\, affordable\, local fruits and vegetables; to raise awareness and promote mobile markets as viable points of access for SNAP and WIC clients to utilize their benefits (also Senior and WIC FM coupons\, “matching” programs); and to promote local farmers and agri-business that provide fresh\, affordable\, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Throughout the summer there will be mobile markets in Springfield\, Somerville\, Worcester\, Lowell\, and Boston.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-mobile-markets-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:YMCA\, 104 Murray Avenue\, Worcester
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140624T000647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140624T001017Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of honeybee biology and hive upkeep!\n\nAre you interested in bees but not sure if you’re ready to take the leap into beekeeping? Perhaps a bit intimidated by the droning buzz of a swarm or the prospect of a sharp sting? Curious about what diseases and environmental conditions affect honeybees and how to take a healthy\, proactive stand towards them? Itching to handle a frame of bees or extract honey straight from the comb? Then this is the course for you!\n\nIn this fun but intensive workshop you will learn the basics of honeybee biology and hive upkeep. Using hives located on our farm\, we will provide an in-depth introduction to beekeeping equipment\, seasonal management and colony dynamics. We will listen to prepared presentation segments\, inspect and build equipment\, ask and answer questions\, manipulate colonies\, as well as observe actual honeybee behavior inside and outside the hives. We will end the day with a honey extraction and all participants will go home with a jar of this freshly harvested\, seasonal honey. You will leave with an increased knowledge about bees as well as greater confidence in your ability to be around them.\n\nTaught by Daniel Berry\nDaniel Berry is an organic farmer and proprietor of Invisible Cities Apiary.\n\nRequirement: Wear long pants\, closed shoes and socks; bring a long-sleeve shirt for working the bees. Beekeeping veils provided.\n\nRegistration Required\, click here:  http://justroots.org/events/hands-on-introduction-to-beekeeping/\n\nVisit www.justroots.org to learn more about upcoming events/programs
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-beekeeping/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140624T192601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140624T192719Z
UID:10391-1403964000-1403974800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Local Food\, Good Jobs" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this participatory workshop\, led by Olivia Geiger and Helen Scharber\, participants will develop tools for analyzing how local food production–from growing to processing to retail–fits into the broader economy. In particular\, the group will explore reasons why balancing good paying jobs with competitive and affordable food prices is so difficult\, along with strategies for increasing the quality of jobs in the food sector and the affordability of local organic food.\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please register here.This is one of a series of Saturday workshops run by the Center for Popular Economics this summer – check out the link for a full listing. Feel free to contact Helen or Olivia with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-food-good-jobs-workshop/
LOCATION:Pioneer Valley Central Labor Council\, 640 Page Boulevard\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140613T194703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140613T195817Z
UID:10300-1404036000-1404059400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hands-on Hog Slaughter on the Homestead Workshop
DESCRIPTION:At this hands-on workshop\, Jake Levin will lead us in the slaughter of a four month old pig\, bleed it\, scald it in a cast iron bathtub\, eviscerate it\, and eventually cut it into standard pork cuts. Participants will also tour the Many Hands Organic Farm certified organic pig operation. Based in Western Massachusetts\, Levin is founder of The Roving Butcher\, whose mission is to assist and educate farmers\, chefs\, interested individuals\, and market places in sourcing\, processing\, and utilizing locally-raised\, pastured whole animals. Andrew Kelly\, a farmer and butcher\, and Jason Cucchiara\, an employee of Many Hands Organic Farm and future homestead pork farmer entrepreneur\, will assist Jake. \n:: \nThere will be a potluck lunch at noon\, please bring something to share. \n:: \nPre-registration is required. For more information and to register\, visit www.nofamass.org/events/hands-hog-slaughter-homestead or contact Jamie Lombardo\, Education Events Coordinator\, at Jamie@nofamass.org or 860-966-6368.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/10300/
LOCATION:Many Hands Organic Farm\, 411 Sheldon Rd\,\, Barre\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140605T212831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140626T180556Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Edible Plant Walk and Tasting at Bug Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come for a stroll around the farm’s biodiverse meadows\, woods and wetlands as we meet\, greet\, and treat ourselves to seasonal wild edibles.  Discover what a “clear cut” area looks like after several years of regeneration and find out who lives there now by learning to identify native pollinators and their associated native and introduced plants.  Begin or continue a field sketchbook with some expert guidance from renowned botanical illustrator Beverly Duncan\, who graciously donated her original artwork for Bug Hill Farm’s new labels.   \n \nFollowing the walk\, we will taste delectable cooked preparations in our farm kitchen\, refresh ourselves with fruit “shrubs” (sipping vinegars) and then visit the farm’s store to enjoy complimentary samples of value-added farm products crafted from flowers and all local fruit. \n\nWho: Our friends from Acorn Kitchen (www.wearewildfood.com)\, UMass entomologist Jarrod Fowler\, the team at Bug Hill Farm and Ashfield-based illustrator\, designer\, author and teacher Beverly Duncan. \n \nWhen: June 29 from Noon – 4pm (Walk starts at 12:30pm) \n \nCost: Your contributions accepted for continuing our educational workshops and supporting our younger collaborators and workshop leaders. \n \n* Rain date Sunday\, July 6.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wild-edible-plant-walk-and-tasting-at-bug-hill-farm/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140624T191636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140624T191636Z
UID:10389-1404050400-1404061200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tool-Sharpening Workshop!
DESCRIPTION:The tool-sharpening workshop is back by popular demand! Participants will learn about sharpening garden tools\, hand-tools and knives\, before being turned loose on a patch of garden with the most interesting selection of hand-tools we can muster. So if you have rusty\, dull tools\, bring them to sharpen. If you’ve ever wanted to try a broadfork\, colineal hoe\, push-seeder\, scythe or landscaper rake\, to name but a few\, come try them out! Pros and cons of different tools\, different brands\, and different designs will be reviewed. You will go home with sharp\, oiled tools and a firm grasp of how to refurbish and maintain your current collection\, along with a wishlist of tools that will make your gardening more of a joy and less of a pain in your back. Please bring workgloves and a metal file if you have one. Oil and rags will be provided.\n\nIf you have any questions\, call Emmet at (413) 628-4485 x1.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tool-sharpening-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140618T195754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140618T195754Z
UID:10340-1404057600-1404072000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:French Farmhouse Dinner at Bistro Les Gras
DESCRIPTION:Chef Daniel Martinez will be presenting a classic French farmhouse feast when he prepares a “Roast Chicken Sunday Dinner.” The dinner features roasted chicken gently infused with garlic. Radishes with butter\, spring vegetables\, a rustic salad\, and native strawberry shortcake will round out the menu. Reservations are required. Contact Bistro Les Gras at (413) 320-4666. You can find more information about the event here\, or on their website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/french-farmhouse-dinner-at-bistro-les-gras/
LOCATION:Bistro Les Gras\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140701T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140618T173246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140618T173246Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA-NY Field Day - Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NY Field Day: Value Added Grains Variety Trials. To bring economically viable grain production back to our region\, this project has focused on adding value to grains in multiple ways: by growing organically\, growing grains with high market potential\, and processing grains to create even higher-value products. The field tour will include discussion with Research Support Specialist David Benscher\, Gary Bergstrom of Cornell Plant Pathology\, Elizabeth Dyck from OGRIN\, and other OREI partners. Robert Perry of NOFA-NY will provide a demonstration of mobile seed cleaning equipment. More information can be found at the NOFA-NY website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-ny-field-day-field-tour/
LOCATION:Cornell Freeville Organic Research Farm\, 133 Fall Creek Road\, Freeville\, NY\, 13608
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140702T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140627T165140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140627T165202Z
UID:10440-1404316800-1404320400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating Mushrooms: Fungi Ally workshop at the Amherst Wednesday Market
DESCRIPTION:Fungi Ally growers Willie Crosby and Sarah Bernquist will have an interactive workshop to inform the public of fungi anatomy and explore the life cycle through hands on activities. Bring the kids for this fun and educational event!\n\nPart 1: Mushroom Show & Tell: Learn about fungi anatomy\, including coloring pages of mushrooms. \nPart 2: Exploring the Life Cycle: Fungi\, production through decomposition! \nPart 3: Grow Your Own Mushroom Patch: A hands on activity\, installing a wood-chip bucket.\n\nThis event is part of a summer-long series with Grow Food Amherst at the Amherst Wednesday Market. Events happen weekly 4-5pm\, come for the food\, stay for the fun!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cultivating-mushrooms-fungi-ally-workshop-at-the-amherst-wednesday-market/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140702T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140702T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140626T234851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140627T162236Z
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SUMMARY:IPM Field Walk: Simple Gifts Farm\, North Amherst
DESCRIPTION:This walk is being given as part of a series from the UMass Extension. Learn to identify and scout fruit and vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you. Walk the fields with Extension Educators and Farmers in Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont to learn how each area and farm is practicing IPM.  Bring a hand lens if you have one. This series is funded in part by a Northeast IPM Center grant. Each field walk includes 2 education credits for certified pesticide applicators. \nJeremy Barker Plotkin and Dave Tepfer are the farmer stewards of the North Amherst Community Farm (NACF)\, a community-owned farmland preservation. The farm integrates vegetable crops and livestock\, and connects NACF members with their food supply through a Community Supported Agriculture program\, many on-farm events\, and a farm store. Farmers in the Simple Gifts apprenticeship program are being trained to scout and monitor crops this year by UMass Extension staff. Come to this field walk to learn how to use pheromone traps to monitor Squash Vine Borer and European Corn Borer\, and learn to scout multiple vegetable crops with UMass Extension staff Ruth Hazzard and Lisa McKeag.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ipm-field-walk-simple-gifts-farm-north-amherst/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140702T175843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140702T175843Z
UID:10491-1404550800-1404561600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wild Plant Exploration with Just Roots
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Community Workshop series\, this workshop\, taught by naturalist Ted Watt\, will introduce you to identification\, ecology adaptations and natural history of plants in our area. Find out more information and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wild-plant-exploration-with-just-roots/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140627T204558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140627T204942Z
UID:10445-1404810000-1404831600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Technology on a Dairy Farm with STEM Connections
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom is sponsoring a workshop for educators  at Barstow’s Dairy Farm in Hadley. Titled “Keeping Your Classroom Fresh and Growing\,” the workshop will focus on Dairy\, Anaerobic Digestion and STEM Connections for the Classroom with some hands-on activities for the classroom. The $40 fee includes lunch and all materials. Ten Professional Development Points are provided with accompanying classroom activity.\n \nJoAnn Mossman will share vermicomposting techniques for the classroom and Paul Pieri will show us an anaerobic composting system adaptable to a classroom setting. The day will include an opportunity to see how an anaerobic digester works and why this is becoming so popular in Massachusetts. Instructors Cynthia Jensen and Maria Berrios will demonstrate ways to correlate this information with STEM education in the classroom. Workshop sponsored by the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board.\n \nTo learn more or to sign up\, go to the event website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-technology-on-a-dairy-farm-with-stem-connections/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140610T190247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140610T190416Z
UID:10252-1404844200-1404849600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Canning and Preserving Your Summer Bounty
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of canning and preserving fruits and vegetables from your summer garden. Billie and Sandy return to the co-op to share techniques and recipes for food preservation. This workshop is free\, but pre-registration is required. Call 413-584-2665 or stop by the Customer Service desk at River Valley Market to reserve your spot today.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/canning-and-preserving-your-summer-bounty/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140709T153000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140625T191832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140625T191832Z
UID:10407-1404900000-1404919800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Fruit Growers' Association Annual Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Department of Agricultural Resources will be hosting various events throughout the summer. The day includes an orchard tour\, and educational programming from Dean Steve Goodwin and Tracey Leskey from the Appalachian Fruit Research Station. Visit the website for more information and to pre-register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-fruit-growers-association-annual-summer-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140715T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140715T204500
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140522T223957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140522T224011Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking Class: Herbs 101: Making the Most of the Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Mary Ellen Warchol and Denise Lemay from Stockbridge Farm in South Deerfield will be presenting a cooking class at Different Drummer’s Kitchen. Our luck never runs out in the Pioneer Valley\, especially in the summertime. Farmer’s Markets and farm stands are filled to the brim with locally grown\, fresh and delicious vegetables\, fruits and herbs—all at our fingertips. Join the flavor-experts from Stockbridge Farm as they take you on a tour of our local bounty. Denise and Mary Ellen will help you learn how to best utilize herbs when pairing them with seasonal vegetables and fruit. This vegetarian menu is a delicious exercise in utilizing our local resources.Click here for more details and to register! \n\n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cooking-class-herbs-101-making-the-most-of-the-farmers-market/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140717T230000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140715T220825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T220825Z
UID:10709-1405587600-1405638000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:People's Pint Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Hello Folks- If you’re looking for a fun evening this week\, this Thursday is Trivia Night at The People’s Pint and all proceeds will benefit Grow Food Northampton. Join in the fun!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/peoples-pint-trivia-night/
LOCATION:The People’s Pint\, Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140428T171254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140818T172721Z
UID:9885-1405756800-1408294800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Summer Permaculture Design Course with Sowing Solutions at Sirius EcoVillage
DESCRIPTION:This is a one-of-a-kind Permaculture Design Certification course (PDC) offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on ecological design experience\, while studying with leading permaculture designers from the northeast\, and immersing in life at the world-renowned Sirius EcoVillage (a leading demonstration site for sustainable living). \nStudying permaculture at this eco-village offers you a chance to witness permaculture strategies and techniques in action\, and learn from them. You’ll learn first hand about four season greenhouses\, naturally built homes\, edible forest gardens\, raised bed vegetable CSA\, community process and decision making\, conflict resolution practices\, food storage\, renewable energy systems\, soil improvement strategies\, waste recycling\, compost\, ecological design process\, and many skill shares!  Skills gathered in this course can be directly applied to your home landscape. \nThis course is offered as a two-week intensive during the summer (OR in a weekend series format during the spring\, one weekend a month). This course is eligible for 3 optional college credits with UMASS Amherst. \nRegister online here. Registration date is May 1st for early bird savings.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-summer-permaculture-design-course-with-sowing-solutions-at-sirius-ecovillage-in-western-ma/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140719T123000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140710T010813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140710T010813Z
UID:10590-1405764000-1405773000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Greenfield Farmers' Market 40th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come join Greenfield Farmers’ Market vendors as they celebrate 40th years of providing Greenfield and surrounding towns with fresh vegetables\, fruit and locally grown products each Saturday!  Founding farmers Tom Clark\, Rich Pascale and Juanita Nelson will be present to share their thoughts on how the market started and what it has meant to them.  We will also have a birthday cake donated by Green Fields Market so stop by for a piece as Mayor Bill Martin helps us do the honors of cutting it!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greenfield-farmers-market-40th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Greenfield Farmers’ Market\, Court Square\, Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140711T200359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140711T200531Z
UID:10652-1405778400-1405785600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Next Barn Over Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA and Kestrel Land Trust for an afternoon behind-the-scenes tour of Next Barn Over Farm. Come take a tour of the farm in all its July lushness! Walk and Talk led by farmer Ray Young and farmer and CISA board member Tory Field – learn about their sustainable\, justice-driven approach to farming and why they chose to protect their farmland with an Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) through Kestrel Land Trust.\n\nTheir mentor\, Michael Doctor of Winter Moon Roots\, will also be on hand to talk about the history of farming in Hadley\, the success of new and young farmers in the Valley\, and his techniques for drastically reducing the size of Winter Moon Farm’s carbon footprint.\n\nAfter the tour\, come back to the barn for refreshments and fresh veggies from the farm. You’ll also have a chance to get out into the fields and pick your own fresh produce from the crops that are ripe that day!\n\nNext Barn Over grows over 40 types of organic vegetables\, herbs\, and fruit.They grow food while striving towards a larger goal — to nurture the earth and to build a strong and just community. They are inspired by the challenge of finding new ways to improve the local food system\, whether it’s using sustainable farming techniques\, using solar electricity\, or partnering with community organizations to increase access to fresh food in nearby cities.\n\n“We envision our farm as part of a greater movement for food justice and food sovereignty. We think the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model is a great way to provide nourishing food\, support local farming\, steward the land\, and act as a gathering place for a vibrant community.”\n\nSpace is limited. RSVP required. Please email Judy Hall at CISA or call 413-655-7100. See you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-tour-next-barn-over-farm/
LOCATION:Next Barn Over Farm\, 15 Lawrence Plain Rd.\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140702T180030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140702T180030Z
UID:10493-1405850400-1405872000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Baking Bread\, Butchering Chicken and Making Stock & Soup with Just Roots
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Homesteading = Resilience workshop series\, this workshop will teach you how to bake bread at home\, to butcher and prep a chicken and to make hearty soup and stock. Find out more information and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/baking-bread-butchering-chicken-and-making-stock-soup-with-just-roots/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140715T214225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T214315Z
UID:10693-1405850400-1405875600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Western Mass Jobs with Justice: Justice Cup 2014
DESCRIPTION:The buzz around the Justice Cup 2014 is growing! There will be food from Beets and Barley and Salsarengue Restaurant\, music for kids and adults by Jay Mankita and some samba\, salsa and merengue tunes to keep the energy growing! There will be face-painting too! Great organizations from around Western Mass will be tabling and sharing info about their work!\n\nWhether you’re a competitive player or enjoy kicking around the ball with your friends\, there is a way for you to participate. All skill levels are welcome!\n\nSo come hang\, have fun\, eat food\, watch the game\, and build community!\n\nThe group is putting together a Western Mass. Jobs with Justice team and needs you to join! The first 7 people to respond to this post get a spot on the team and a free JwJ t-shirt.\n\nSign up here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/western-mass-jobs-with-justice-justice-cup-2014/
LOCATION:Crosier Field\, 1914 Northampton Street\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140605T213236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140708T164849Z
UID:10227-1405857600-1405875600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bug Hill Farm: Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come for the Second Annual Open House\, featuring Demos\, Workshops\, Tastings\, Farm Tours and Pick-Your-Own Berries! Rain date the following Sunday\, July 27. For more details\, visit the Bug Hill Farm website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bug-hill-farm-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140715T214746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T214746Z
UID:10695-1406052000-1406059200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Swap at Forbes Library
DESCRIPTION:Come and swap perennials\, annuals\, edibles\, seeds\, produce\, garden tools and any other garden related items. All are welcome!\n \nQuestions? Contact Jessica Gifford.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-swap-at-forbes-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140724T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140708T173759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140708T174829Z
UID:10557-1406193300-1406217600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Crops and Soils Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program will host its annual Crops and Soils Field Day in Alburgh on July 24. The theme for this year’s event is “Feeding the Soils\, the Plants and the Community.”\n\nThe field day provides an opportunity for farmers to learn about the latest UVM Extension research and developments involving perennial grass varieties\, pod-irrigation systems\, cover crop mixtures and interseeding\, winter forages\, best grass varieties for feeding livestock\, no-till cropping and manure injection\, alternative fertilizers\, oilseed varieties and flax weed control.\n\nFor additional information\, a more detailed schedule and to register (by July 21 please)\, click here\, or email Susan Brouillette or Heather Darby.\n\nDr. Heather Darby\, UVM Extension agronomist\, heads up the UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils program\, which conducts crop and soil experiments on small grains\, corn\, wheat\, soybeans\, sunflowers\, canola\, perennial grasses and other crops at Borderview Research Farm. The farm is owned by Roger Rainville\, who assists with the research projects including site preparation and seeding and harvesting of the plots\, among other tasks.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crops-and-soils-field-day/
LOCATION:Borderview Research Farm\, 146 Line Road\, Alburgh\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140725T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140725T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T120732
CREATED:20140625T193342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140625T193530Z
UID:10411-1406277000-1406286000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tree Tour with Michael Dirr
DESCRIPTION:Michael Dirr is the author of numerous books on woody plants that have become staples\, including his most celebrated works The Manual of Woody Plants\, Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs\, Hydrangeas for American Gardens\, and Viburnums: Flowering Shrubs for Every Season. Join Dr. Dirr on a tree tour of the UMass Amherst campus and interact with him as he shows off the select trees of the campus’ Waugh Arboretum. Preregistration required – the group is limited to 40 people. More details and registration on the event website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tree-tour-with-michael-dirr/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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