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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
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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:20260528T134628
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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:20260528T134628
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140717T230000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140715T220825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T220825Z
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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:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140428T171254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140818T172721Z
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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:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140710T010813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140710T010813Z
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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:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140711T200359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140711T200531Z
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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:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140702T180030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140702T180030Z
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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:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140715T214225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T214315Z
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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:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140605T213236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140708T164849Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140715T214746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T214746Z
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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:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140708T173759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140708T174829Z
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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:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140625T193342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140625T193530Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140721T231814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140722T172816Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Intermediate Seed Saving hosted by NOFA Vermont
DESCRIPTION:NOFA Vermont is excited to offer this workshop presented by Sylvia Davatz of Solstice Seeds in Norwich\, VT. If you’re a gardener looking for inspiration and knowledge to advance your seed saving skills\, join Sylvia for an overview of issues of timing\, plant spacing\, pollination\, isolation\, plant populations\, seed maturity\, processing\, record keeping\, and storage of many regionally adapted crops. The challenges of overwintering biennials and planning rotations will also be addressed. This workshop is geared for those with some experience with seed saving.\n\nSylvia Davatz has been saving seeds for 18 years. She is a member of the Seed Savers Exchange and of the newly formed Grassroots Seed Network\, and she offers seed through both. Her focus is on regionally adapted varieties\, on experimenting with grains\, season-extending crops\, and on preserving rare or historically interesting varieties\, all in support of a year-round local food supply. Sylvia’s home garden provides space for the preservation (in rotation) of more than 200 crop varieties in approximately 6000 sq. ft. of planting area. In addition to seed saving\, space is devoted to growing a winter food supply\, experimental plots of grains and upland rice\, and trials of new varieties. Plantings include many perennials such as hardy kiwi\, currants\, gooseberries\, raspberries\, blueberries\, fruit trees\, American chestnut\, hazelberts\, and pawpaws.\n\nTo register or to find out more\, click here\, or call 802-434-4122.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-intermediate-seed-saving-hosted-by-nofa-vermont/
LOCATION:Solstice Seeds\, 106 Gilson Rd\, Hartland\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140730T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140728T171056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140728T172447Z
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SUMMARY:Bring your questions about edible perennials to the Amherst Wednesday Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Perennial plant expert\, John Root\, will be at the Amherst Wednesday Farmers’ Market at Kendrick Park on Wednesday\, July 30 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm at the Grow Food Amherst booth\, to answer your questions about edible perennial gardening and landscaping. For more information and directions\, click here. For more on John\, see his webpage. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/edible-perennial-plants-at-the-amherst-wednesday-farmers-market/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140801T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140717T171013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140717T171013Z
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SUMMARY:Prospect Meadow Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Prospect Meadow Farm to celebrate their 3rd anniversary! Those attending can take guided tours and hay rides\, interact with barnyard animals and do arts and crafts. Live music will be provided by The Endless\, a band of ServiceNet staff members and client\, and Carinae\, a Hadley-based band. Snacks will be provided and desserts will be available for purchase from SugarBakers Cake Truck of Southampton. See the Gazette article for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/prospect-meadow-farm-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140708T172121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140708T174943Z
UID:10552-1406973600-1406988000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community - Work Day
DESCRIPTION:GTC expects to take possession of its new site at 200 and 206 Walnut St. (between Atwood and James Streets) on July 10th. Both lots are currently in very bad shape\, and will require a lot of hard work\, resources and care to become the vibrant center for growing and learning that we envision.\n\nWe will not be able to do this without you. How can you help?\n\n1. Come out to the GTC clean up day on Saturday August 2nd from\n10am – 2pm. Please mark your calendars and join us. Better yet\, organize a group of your friends to come!\n\n2. Help find resources for the August 2nd work day and beyond: \n• tools (especially large pruners\, spades\, rakes\, pick axes\, etc) \n• large mower \n• wood chipper \n• dumpster \n• gloves and garbage bags \n• water and snacks \n• food for grilling up lunch\n\n3. Do you know a business or individual who would be able to donate any of the following goods or services? \n• Tree trimming and stump removal \n• Wood chips \n• Chain link fence deconstruction – including hauling it away to be recycled \n• Fence materials (stockade and wood\, wire and other materials needed to build our perimeter fence) \n• Sign materials (temporary and permanent) \n• Electrician \n• Shipping container in good shape (to use as a shed) \n• Paint for shipping container and signs \n• Carpenter \n• Fence building help \n• Contractor services \n• Project Management Services \n• Surveying \n• Trees\, shrubs and perennials for borders (we will plant next spring) \n• Compost and clean top soil \n• Hoop house materials \n• Lumber\n\n4. Donate and join the GTC fall event committee
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-work-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140617T183749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140709T180055Z
UID:10322-1406998800-1407009600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:In the Field and Under the Sky - A Farm-to-Table Dinner to benefit CISA
DESCRIPTION:Whole Foods Market in Hadley presents the second annual In the Field and Under the Sky – A Farm-to-Table Dinner to benefit CISA\, at Enterprise Farm in Whately. Please join us for this not-to-be-missed festive event! Come enjoy locally grown food prepared by top chefs\, gorgeous farm scenery\, music by MilkBottle\, and craft beer and wine\, and support CISA’s mission as we strengthen farms and engage the community to build the local food economy. Find more information and purchase tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/in-the-field-and-under-the-sky-a-farm-to-table-dinner-to-benefit-cisa/
LOCATION:Enterprise Farm\, Whately
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140731T164805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140731T175829Z
UID:10938-1407348000-1407355200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday Speaker Series at Greenfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:The Greenfield Public Library will be presenting three programs this summer as part of our emerging First Wednesday Speaker Series\, to be held on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the LeVanway Room. \n:: \nOn August 6\, the library will welcome Ron Krupp\, who will be speaking on the Politics of Food & Farming . His talk will include a slide show taken from his new book\, Lifting the Yoke\, on local farm and food solutions in Vermont. Ron will consider why\, if we have a surplus of food in this country\, farmers have to continue to produce more to stay in business\, why so many farmers are going broke\, why we are so dependent on the global corporate food economy\, and why we are facing an obesity epidemic in the U.S..  He will address these issues as well as provide local and sustainable food solutions through a discussion of community gardening\, farmers’ markets\, canneries\, and healthy lifestyle changes. There will be a door prize at each event for those in attendance. The First Wednesday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library and is run in conjunction with the World Eye Book Shop. For more information\, contact Jane Buchanan or Lisa Prolman; 772-1544
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/first-wednesday-speaker-series-at-greenfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Greenfield Public Library\, 412 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140807T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140721T225530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140721T225611Z
UID:10849-1407423600-1407438000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New Entry Sustainable Farming Project: Annual Open Farms Tour and Edible Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist and Edible plant expert John Root will lead an edible plants walk at Ogonowski Farm prior to the Farm Tour. Learn how to identify nutritious and delicious edible wild plants. Distinguishing characteristics\, seasons of availability\, methods of preparation\, and medicinal uses will be presented. This event is for all ages and admission is free. Immediately following the Edible Plant Walk\, we will begin our Open Farms Tour.  Enjoy an insider’s view of our beginning farmer incubator training sites. Learn from project farmers and staff about our beginning farmer training programs\, our farmland preservation efforts\, and farm employment resources. Discover what motivates New Entry farmers and learn steps that New Entry farmers take to mitigate risks on their farms. Hear first hand challenges and joys of starting a small farm business.  Explore where your food comes from! Meet and network with other project supporters who believe in New Entry’s mission. Enjoy delicious appetizers made with locally-grown produce from the farms.\n\nClick here for more information\, and here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-entry-sustainable-farming-project-annual-open-farms-tour-and-edible-plant-walk-at/
LOCATION:Ogonowski Memorial Fields\, 126 Jones Ave\, Dracut\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140811
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140618T175008Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:With 150+ workshops\, live entertainment\, dinner meet-ups\, conferences for children and teens\, farm tours\, and much more\, we hope you can join us for this fun and engaging weekend in Amherst\, Massachusetts. \nWorkshop topics include farming\, gardening\, land care\, nutrition and food politics. We’re also offering full and half day pre-conferences and 100+ exhibitors. Scholarships\, affordable registration\, and budget conscious accommodations are available. To register or learn more about the conference\, check out the event website. Register by July 11th to receive the Early Bird Discount and get 25% off!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140808T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140805T173227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140805T173439Z
UID:10990-1407481200-1407531600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Using Permaculture as a Tool to Build Local and Regional Economies: A Talk with Andrew Faust
DESCRIPTION:While permaculture design practices are typically applied to creating productive homes and agricultural land\, permaculture design ethics and principles\, when applied at the broader scales of community\, regional\, and urban planning\, have a great impact on creating a human environment with ecological integrity. Starting with a clear understanding of the mistakes and challenges inherent in our present economy – including petroleum dependence and extreme weather — this lecture focuses on how to redirect our society and its infrastructure back into alignment with the earth’s natural cycles\, one region at a time.\n\nAndrew Faust has been practicing permaculture and biodynamics since receiving his Permaculture Design certificate in 1996. Some of our design clients include Ezekiel’s Place Retreat Center in Hedgesville\, WV\, Leaveners Respite Center in Essex\, NY\, Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Warren\, VT\, and local businesses and residents. Previous clients include the Gesundheit! Institute in Hillsboro\, WV and Camphill Village Kimberton Hills in Chester County\, PA. Faust has extensive experience in doing designs for a wide range of climates and habitats including desert\, forest and mountain. He is a certified Alternative School Teacher\, focusing on Bioregional Education; he instructed at Upattinas Open Community High School for ten years. Faust holds a B.A. in comparative religions from Guilford College.\n\nCo-Sponsored by BRICK\, Permaculture FEAST\, Mobile Design Lab\, Food Forest Farm   Come see the new local maker space BRICK Co-workshop and view some of the things they are making.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/using-permaculture-as-a-tool-to-build-local-and-regional-economies-a-talk-with-andrew-faust/
LOCATION:Brick Co-Workshop\, 420 Dwight Street\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140810
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140327T032317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140327T032317Z
UID:9599-1407542400-1407628799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solidarity Saturday Tour
DESCRIPTION:These free ‘Solidarity Saturday’ tours are hosted by founders and farmers Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib. They feature Seeds of Solidarity’s solar greenhouses\, no-till cardboard methods for abundant low maintenance gardens\, solar electric and hot water systems\, energy efficient buildings\, and youth and community programs that Grow Food Everywhere! There is no cost or pre-registration. After the tour\, visitors can bring a potluck dish to share with others\, and enjoy chatting around Seeds of Solidarity solar powered farm stand. Events are also held on May 24th and October 19th\, all events start at 10am. \nFree Resources to Share: Find info useful for school gardens\, youth and community food justice programs\, no-till farming and gardening\, and more at  http://seedsofsolidarity.org/community-programs/ \nhttp://seedsofsolidarity.org/growing-food/ \nhttp://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLavUrG3Fv7Xic4D7KRQmyllK4J4Mr1kOr \nSeeds of Solidarity is a farm and non-profit organization that ‘awakens the power of youth\, schools and families to Grow Food Everywhere to transform hunger to health and create resilient lives and communities.’
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solidarity-saturday-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140702T180150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140702T180222Z
UID:10495-1407664800-1407686400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Canning & Food Preservation with Just Roots
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Homesteading = Resilience workshop series\, this workshop will teach you the basics of canning\, fermenting and food preservation. Find out more information and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/canning-food-preservation-with-just-roots/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140816
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140814T215010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T215346Z
UID:11156-1408060800-1408147199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:August 15 Deadline for Beginning Farmer Scholarships
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ)\, an organic food and farming non-profit\, is offering scholarships for beginning farmers to their upcoming Fall courses. A beginning farmer is defined by the USDA as a person who has operated a farm or ranch for ten years or less. The Fall lineup of courses includes: Business of Farming\, Tractor Safety and Maintenance\, Skills-Scale-Sustainability\, and Road to Certification. The deadline for scholarships applications is Friday\, August 15th.\n\n“We are very excited to be able to offer scholarships for beginning farmers to attend these courses\,” said Erica Evans\, Beginning Farmer Program Coordinator at NOFA-NJ. “Money is often tight for new farmers\, and these scholarships afford them the opportunity to attend more educational trainings to improve their farm businesses and increase production.”\nOn Saturday\, November 8th Richard Wiswall\, author of “The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook \,” will teach a full day of workshops for Business of Farming\, including: Farming Smarter\, Not Harder: Planning for Profit\, Farmer Friendly Budgets Made Simple\, The Efficient Farm Office\, and Employee Management. Special tips will be discussed specifically for beginning farmers\, but seasoned farmers will also have lots to learn.\n\nAlso in November\, Shane LaBrake will be back to teach another Tractor Safety and Maintenance course in addition to a new course\, Skills-Scale-Sustainability. Often thought of as a supplemental course to Exploring the Small Farm Dream\, Skills-Scale-Sustainability is a 2.5-day intensive workshop that blends philosophy and pragmatic advice with hands-on training and real-life problem solving for greater success in your small-scale agricultural endeavors. Based on lessons learned from a lifetime of work and travel in food and farming\, Shane provides unique insights from his practical experience of reconciling idealism with the nitty-gritty\, day-to-day reality of maintaining a viable and sustainable farming life.\n\nScholarships are also being offered for NOFA-NJ’s newest course\, Road to Certification. This is a “how-to” course for producers interested in learning about the organic certification process\, specific to New Jersey. The course includes information for conventional farmers interested in total or partial conversion to organic\, beginning farmers undergoing transition\, and uncertified farmers who are currently farming organically\, but have avoided the process. There will be two offerings of the Road to Certification course\, one each in Southampton\, NJ and in Morristown\, NJ.\n\n“Thanks to a grant provided to us by the USDA\, we are able to offer these scholarships. However\, the funding allowing us to discount the costs of beginning farmers’ education ends this August. To take advantage of this opportunity\, you must apply for your scholarships by August 15th and register using your scholarships by August 22nd\,” continued Evans. “We understand it’s a tight turnaround\, but missing out on these amazing courses at a discounted cost would be regrettable. No scholarships to these Fall courses will be offered after this month.”\n\nAdditional details\, scholarship application request\, and registration information are available here. These courses are sponsored in part by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, USDA\, Grant #2011-49400-30739.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/august-15-deadline-for-beginning-farmer-scholarships/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140818
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140731T215657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140731T215721Z
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SUMMARY:97th Heath Fair
DESCRIPTION:Affordable Family Fun Close to Home! \nJust 30 minutes from Greenfield\, the Heath Fair is a bargain for a family fun day out in the beautiful hills of western Franklin County. Events\, attractions\, parking\, and music included with paid admission. Highlights include: Friday night fireworks and square dancing\, and a kids bike raffle\, Saturday is filled with the truck pull\, dog herding demonstration\, a classic\, vibrant midway full of local arts and crafts\, and Sunday brings blueberry pancake breakfast\, the Heath Fair Parade and Birds of Prey presented by Tom Ricardi. The fair is held rain or shine; most events take place under tents. More information about the fair is available at www.heathfair.org or by e-mail at info@heathfair.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/97th-heath-fair/
LOCATION:Heath Fairgrounds\, Colrain Stage Rd\, Heath\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140702T180407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140702T180407Z
UID:10497-1408269600-1408291200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Winter with Just Roots
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Homesteading = Resilience workshop series\, this workshop will introduce you to season extension techniques\, cover crops and planning next year’s garden. Find out more information and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/preparing-for-winter-with-just-roots/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140817T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140817T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140815T194416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140815T194512Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual FREE Local Harvest Dinner on the Greenfield Common
DESCRIPTION:The Free Harvest Supper is an annual community event celebrating local food\, farms\, and community. Additionally\, donations collected support the Farmers’ Market Coupon Program established by the Center for Self-Reliance in Amherst.\n\nThe supper features a bountiful free meal of locally grown food prepared by locally based chefs\, as well as live music\, children’s activities\, educational displays\, and the hugely successful “Really\, Really Free Market” where all are welcome to bring home produce from the season’s overflow donated by farmers and gardeners. Diners can enjoy passed fresh appetizers and learn from informational displays while they wait for their meal.\n\nThis wonderful community event is open and free to all\, and the 2014 Free Harvest Supper will take place on Sunday\, August 17th from 4:30-6:30pm on the Greenfield Town Common/Court Square. To conserve resources and help the Free Harvest Supper reach its goal of being a trash-free event\, all are encouraged to bring their own reusable place settings and napkins.\n\nThe Goals Behind the Free Harvest Supper\n\nThe goals which drive the Free Harvest Supper are threefold: first\, to encourage eating of locally grown food; second\, to support local agriculture; and third\, to raise money for the Farmers’ Market Coupons distributed by the Center for Self-Reliance Food Pantry.\n\nWhile the Supper is free to all\, donations are accepted and are used to support the Farmers’ Market Coupon Program run by the Center for Self-Reliance Food Pantry. Each year\, Food Pantry Director Dino Schnelle distributes thousands of dollars worth of Farmers’ Market Coupons to low-income Franklin County Families\, so that they may also share in the community’s bountiful produce. These families use the coupons at participating farmers’ markets in Franklin County\, which the farmers may then redeem at the food pantry from the donations collected. It’s a win-win system. Last year\, the Free Harvest Supper collected over $3\,000 in donations which has continued to strengthen the ongoing relationship between the families and farms of Franklin County.\n\nThe Really\, Really Free Market is another way in which community members can share with one another. Again this year\, gardeners and farmers are welcome to bring the overflow of extra produce they have\, and\, in accordance with its name\, all of the produce is free to take home. All are welcome to take home some of the donated produce\, which in past years has included peaches\, apples\, eggs\, tomatoes\, squash\, greens\, flowers\, cucumbers\, eggplants\, peppers\, and more. To donate produce to the Really\, Really Free Market\, no sign up is needed. Just bring your produce to the supper from 4-5:30pm.\n\nFind details here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/10th-annual-free-local-harvest-dinner-on-the-greenfield-common/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community Common\, Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140818T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T134628
CREATED:20140815T172649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140815T172649Z
UID:11159-1408377600-1408384800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:A Primer to Building a Farm-Scale Irrigation System - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Trevor Hardy of Hollis\, NH’s Brookdale Fruit Farm will demonstrate how to set up a farm irrigation system. He will discuss systems using commercial wells and systems utilizing surface water and movable pumps. He will discuss drip and overhead irrigation as well as a hybrid overhead option connected to drip line headers. Trevor will come with many irrigation parts and components demonstrating how they are assembled to create a functioning small farm system. He will also provide details of how “to do the math” for workshop individuals for their own farms.\nBrookdale Fruit Farm is a multi-generational family owned farm comprising 400 acres of tree fruit and vegetables in Hollis\, NH. 12 acres and 4 greenhouses are currently USDA certified organic. Trevor has 20 years of experience running a farm irrigation supply business as an additional enterprise at Brookdale Fruit Farm.\n\nPre-registration is highly encouraged. To register please send your full name\, address\, phone number and email address to MacKenzie White by Friday August 14th.\n\nEmail questions about the workshop to Stephanie Berluti\, workshop coordinator\, or call at 203-308-2584.\n\nFor more information\, click here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-primer-to-building-a-farm-scale-irrigation-system-workshop/
LOCATION:Community Farm of Simsbury\, 73 Wolcott Road\, Simsbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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