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SUMMARY:Monthly Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:This monthly plant swap is free and open to the public to encourage the exchange of plants and other garden related items.  You many bring as few or as many of the following items as you like:\n\nPerennials\nAnnuals\nEdibles\nSeeds\nGarden produce\nTools \nAny other garden related items\n\nPlease arrive on time\, as each “trader” will describe their plants prior to swapping.  \n\n If you can’t make it to the April 27th swap\, a swap will be held on the 4th Wednesday of the month throughout the summer.\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Jessica Gifford. This event is sponsored by Valley Time Trade. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/monthly-plant-swap/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 210 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160501
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160217T180826Z
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SUMMARY:2016 Slow Living Summit
DESCRIPTION:Food & Ag Entrepreneurship:\nHow to Succeed in Business by Slowing Down\nYes\, you read that correctly\, your eyes are not deceiving you. In the age of “accelerators” and “start ups” we want you to know that doing well and good includes taking a moment to slow down. \nThe 2016 Summit will be focused on explorations of key topics in food and agriculture entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, funding sources\, refining and pitching ideas\, ownership structures\, social impact\, collaboration\, food & ag business case studies. While exploring these and many other related topics\, the Summit is focused on the concept of Slow Business which means: reflecting upon failure for future success\, taking care of yourself as key for business\, and deepening community relationships as a part of good business. \n\n\n\n\nSpecifically\, we invite attendees to: \n\nEmbrace Failure as Your Teacher in Business: In our fast culture\, everyone is competing for the top spot to be seen as the most successful. We invite you to think differently about success and its risks in regards to doing well within your food or ag business. Additionally\, we want to share with you stories of success gained from failure.\nConnect Slowing Living & Being Present with Good Business: It is very common for entrepreneurs to forget about themselves in the middle of their business planning. While thinking about planning a sustainable food or ag business\, we want to help you make the connection between giving back to yourself\, your neighbors and your community as a key part of your business model. If you are not going well\, how can your business do well?\nRe-think Doing Business as Community & Relationship Building: We are not just talking partnership but good business and doing well requires a community. This is the very essence of Slow Living because there is no business without community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs always\, the Summit takes the Slow approach to entrepreneurship. “Slow Living” embodies cooperation\, celebration\, respect\, purpose\, sustainability\, gratitude\, mindfulness\, and resilience. \nWho should come: farmers\, entrepreneurs\, students\, funders\, educators\, consultants\, concerned citizens. \nWhat it’s about: The sixth annual Summit focuses on entrepreneurship. Join us for in-depth explorations of key topics in food and agriculture entrepreneurship: business planning\, funding sources\, refining and pitching ideas\, ownership structures\, social impact\, collaboration\, food & ag business case studies. Speakers and session details will be posted on this site as they become available. \nWhat’s included: \n\nAdmission to plenary and breakout sessions\nConference guidebook\nReceptions on Thursday and Friday evenings\nAdmission to any other special events or after-hours activities\nContinental breakfasts and break refreshments on Thursday and Friday.\n\nFind more information and register here \nUse the offer code ‘SlowlySlowly2016’ for a 20% discount on registration.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2016-slow-living-summit/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T184500
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Soil Restoration with Fungi and Plants
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to remediate and rejuvenate soil while helping The Bower Studio grow! For Earth Day\, join Brandon J. Wala of Fungi Ally and Cliff Dornbusch for a hands on workshop in soil remediation with Oyster Mushrooms and Sunflowers. Discover how fungi and plants work together to remediate contaminants in soil to restore fertility and repair the land. This workshop will also help The Bower Studio to create a garden for growing medicinal herbs and other produce to offer in the shop. After the workshop\, starting at 7pm\, all workshop participants are invited to join in a community potluck and seed exchange inside the store. This workshop is offered on a sliding scale of $3 to $15. Register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-soil-restoration-with-fungi-and-plants/
LOCATION:The Bower Studio\, 378 Daniel Shays Highway\, Pelham\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160311T144644Z
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SUMMARY:A Recipe to End Hunger
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend A Recipe To End Hunger\, a fun 1950s themed event to benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.  \nFriday\, April 29\, 2016\, 6:30 p.m.\nAt The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – Free Parking \nReservations can be made online or by calling 413-247-9738 (Mon. – Fri.\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)\nTicket price is $75/person. Please RSVP by April 15. \n\n1950s or cocktail attire recommended! \nIn recognition of Big Y’s commitment to the community and in honor of its 80th Anniversary\, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Donald D’Amour will serve as honorary chairman of the event. There are a lot of ingredients in Big Y’s recipe to end hunger. In addition to the company’s core work of providing a World Class experience to customers while caring for their home food needs\, Big Y is committed to being a good partner in the many communities it serves. At The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts\, we can say that when it comes to feeding hungry people\, this family owned and operated company is the leader in donated food! 635\,353 pounds of food or 52% of all the locally donated food we receive at The Food Bank comes from Big Y. \nThe Event will feature food from some of the area’s best restaurants including: The Alvah Stone\, Blue Heron Restaurant\, Chandler’s Restaurant\, Elegant Affairs\, The Log Cabin / Delaney House\, Luxe Burger\, Pengyew Catering\, Randall’s Farm and Red Lion Inn. As well as drinks from Berkshire Brewing Company who will be on hand to pour samples of their signature local craft beer and local distributor Martignetti Companies will have a selection of wine and spirits for you to try. A full cash bar will also be available. \nEveryone will have the opportunity to bid on amazing gifts and packages throughout the evening such as an overnight stay for two at The Red Lion Inn\, wine tasting for five at Gouveia Vinyards and a pair of passes to tour a Newport Mansion of your choice. All proceeds benefit The Food Bank. Do you or someone you know work at a business that would like to donate an auction item?Contact us to donate today. \nLive Entertainment: Start the night off right as you arrive to the harmonious sounds of the University of Massachusetts’ Doo Wop Shop a capella group. Dance the night away doing the twist and the jitterbug as the Floyd Patterson Band plays all your favorite songs from the 1950’s to today. Capture the evening in our photo booth and hone your hula hooping skills with Hoop Joy.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-recipe-to-end-hunger/
LOCATION:Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Theater\, 1000 West Columbus Ave\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
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UID:18413-1462003200-1462035600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts' Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to believe but spring planting time is just around the corner! It’s time to order from the Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts 2016 Spring Tree\, Shrub\, & Plant Sale! \nThe Districts are accepting orders for their annual plant sale through April 10\, 2016.\n \nChoices include a wide variety of trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and edibles. Compost will also be for sale in 40-pound bags.  Soil testing will be done by members of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners on pick up day\, April 30th\, 2016 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton.\n \nTo use our on line ordering system with color photos and descriptions visit www.pioneervalleyconservation.org\nOr request a brochure by calling #413-585-1000 x118 or email 413treesale@gmail.com. \n \nThe Conservation Districts are state entities designated by the Massachusetts General Laws to address natural resources issues at the local level throughout the Commonwealth. The Districts cooperate with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, a federal agency addressing the conservation and wise management of natural resources (soil\, water\, air\, plants\, animals\, human\, and energy)\, assist agricultural producers and landowners with conservation planning and applying for financial assistance to correct resource concerns. The District programs improve the health and productivity of all landscapes\, urban to rural.\nHHCD also carries out programs and workshops\, and holds conservation tours of local farms. The plant sale is our major fundraising source. Please support local conservation!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampden-and-hampshire-conservation-districts-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Three County Fairgrounds\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
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UID:18641-1462021200-1462028400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Pork Butchery Class
DESCRIPTION:Sutter Meats 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 on FOUR dates: APRIL 16th\, APRIL 30th\, MAY 14th and MAY 21st. Each 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/spring-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:20160430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160302T150718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160302T154731Z
UID:18397-1462021200-1462032000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Low-Maintenance Design with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:The New England Wild Flower Society is offering a workshop on Low-Maintenance Design with Native Plants. Using strategies based on the observation and emulation of naturally existing plant communities\, landscape designer Owen Wormser will share techniques for creating beautiful\, low-maintenance gardens. Learn how to design a unique space and discover the functional and aesthetic qualities of native plants. In this interactive format\, you are encouraged to bring your ideas\, along with photographs\, plans\, or sketches of your own property. \nRegistration is $40 (member) / $48 (nonmember) \nFor more information and to register visit: www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/low-maintenance-design-with-native-plants \nThere is a 16 person limit for this workshop.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-low-maintenance-design-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160307T213117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T213117Z
UID:18467-1462021200-1462032000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: No-Till Gardening for Life
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Seeds of Solidarity founder and 3-decade farmer Ricky Baruc teaches several ways of building soil and nourishing soil life for low maintenance\, highly productive  gardens. Treating the soil as sacred results in the most nourishing food\, ways of growing that mitigate  the impacts of climate  change\, and promotes a deeper relationship with that which sustains us. Baruc is one of eleven farmers across the nation sharing their techniques with Cornell University to advance research and practice in sustainable no-till farming methods. Sliding scale of $35-$50. Pre-registration requested.  Contact solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-no-till-gardening-for-life/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160413T125929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T125929Z
UID:18895-1462024800-1462035600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Supporting Pollinator Habitats on the Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Want to take direct action to positively impact pollinator health and reverse the steep decline in honeybee and native pollinator populations? Join instructor Tom Sullivan to learn strategies for planning and planting successful pollinator habitats on your homestead or in your backyard.\nPollinator plantings support seed and fruit set for your crops while also attracting beneficial insects and beautifying your land. We will spend time in the classroom\, learning the hows and whys of properly planning a pollinator habitat\, native pollinator habitat creation\, and functional and aesthetic values.  Participants will also make their own wildflower meadow seed balls and wood-nesting bee houses to take home with them. In addition\, participants will have some hands-on time on the host homestead in Greenfield\, interacting with the in-progress pollinator habitat that Tom installed in 2015. \nFor more information and to register click here. \nScholarships are available for new farmers (those growing 10 or less years) who are active NOFA/Mass members. To apply please click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-supporting-pollinator-habitats-on-the-homestead/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160501T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160501T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160422T124630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T124630Z
UID:18979-1462086000-1462096800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Birds and Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts!  Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a beautiful farm breakfast has been prepared by breakfast chefs extraordinaire Sky Loth and Erin Ferrentino.  If you have been to Birds and Breakfast in the past then you know these ladies spare no expense in serving up a proper breakfast.  Last year’s Bird Boasts: Rose Breasted Grosbeak\, Bobolink\, Eastern Meadowlark\, and Blue-Winged Warbler.  Last year’s Breakfast Boasts: Huevos Rancheros\, Bacon-Spinach Frittata\, Raspberry Scones\, Cinnamon Raison French Toast\, and the always popular Eggs/Sausage/Potatoes/Onions in a huge cast iron skillet!  The program begins at 7:00 AM at the Book & Plow Farm greenhouse and breakfast is served from 9:00 AM to whenever you need to get back to your Sunday. \n \nCost: $20 to $30 sliding scale.  Cash.  Day of.  Kids under 8 eat free.\n \nRegistration: The Cooks need to know how much pancake batter to make\, so please register on the Book and Plow website.\n If you can’t make it to the May 1st event Birds and Breakfast will be happening every Sunday in May! \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/birds-and-breakfast/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 S. East Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160408T124958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T125341Z
UID:18855-1462302000-1462302000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: JUST EAT IT: A FOOD WASTE STORY
DESCRIPTION:After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America\, filmmakers Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on discarded food in their film\, JUST EAT IT.\n \nJUST EAT IT brings farmers\, retailers\, organizations\, and consumers to the table to examine why nearly 50% of our food ends up in the trash. Equal parts education and delicious entertainment\, the film looks at our obsession with expiration dates\, perfect produce\, and portion sizes and reveals the global consequences of food waste.\n \nCongressman Jim McGovern\, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Executive Director Andrew Morehouse\, and Gideon Porth of Atlas Farm will discuss food waste and food rescue.\n\n“Food waste has a profound impact on food insecurity and hunger\,” Morehouse said\, “and the film reveals how prevalent food waste is in our country. The Food Bank and its partners are keenly aware of the issue and have several programs to rescue food that would otherwise be lost.” \nJUST EAT IT: A FOOD WASTE STORY screens one time only at Amherst Cinema on Tuesday\, May 3 at 7pm.\n \nTickets at the Amherst Cinema box office and online: www.amherstcinema.org\n \nMore information and trailers: JUST EAT IT\nDirector: Grant Baldwin. 75 minutes. Not Rated. English.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-eat-it-a-food-waste-story-film-screening/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160406T143654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T143654Z
UID:18824-1462611600-1462626000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale & Gardeners Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gardening the Community and the Springfield Food Policy Council invite you to the  \nANNUAL PLANT SALE & GARDENERS GATHERING \n\nThe plant sale will be from 9-1 and offers beautiful vegetable\, herb and flower plants\, just in time for Mothers Day! You can pre-order plants here. \nFREE Workshops on Gardening\, bike mechanics\, soap making and more will be held throughout the day from 10-1. Click here to see the full list of workshops and to register!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-sale-gardeners-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 256 Hancock St\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160217T201840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T184220Z
UID:18247-1462615200-1462622400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardener's Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Visit gardeningthecommunity.org and springfieldfoodpolicycouncil.org for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardeners-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Hancock St. Garden\, 256 Hancock St\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160318T154020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T154020Z
UID:18625-1462618800-1462626000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Backyard Chickens
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to add a backyard flock to your home? Raising chickens is a fun and rewarding pastime\, and it is a wonderful place to start if you’re interested in livestock. Chickens can provide eggs\, meat\, fertilizer and companionship. They are simple to care for\, but the first year is always the most trying. We’re here to make your first year with chickens as smooth as possible!\nWe’ll be discussing: what to expect from day-olds to adulthood\, the basics of care & health\, how to be prepared\, and tips and tricks for things like increasing egg production\, avoiding predators and encouraging good bird behavior. \nAdmission to this workshop is $35. For more information and to register visit The Haberdashery website. \nTaught by Melody Litwin of The Haberdashery
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-backyard-chickens/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160428T134815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T134815Z
UID:19057-1462626000-1462633200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbal Approaches to Lyme Disease
DESCRIPTION:Sawmill Herb Farm in Florence and Bonnie Bloom of Blue Crow Botanicals will be giving a talk on Herbal Approaches to Lyme Disease \nTick born illness is complex and difficult. Bonnie will go over options for prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment and recovery so that we can feel safer living in this endemic area. There is a lot people can do to protect and help ourselves. Tick testing\, diagnostic tests\, the famous bullseye\, what to do if you are bitten\, the rise of the co-infections\, length of treatment\, strategies to work with deep healing and with symptoms\, other conditions that impact recovery\, nutrition\, herbs that are useful and how to use them\, and ideas for working with a variety of common symptoms and more. Bonnie will cover as much of this complex topic as she can with a focus on being prepared for the active season. \nThe farm is at 140 Meadow St in Florence next to the Grow Food Northampton Community Gardens. For more information visit us at www.sawmillherbfarm.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbal-approaches-to-lyme-disease/
LOCATION:Sawmill Herb Farm\, 140 Meadow Rd \, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160503T173149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T173149Z
UID:19090-1462626000-1462633200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pasture Day
DESCRIPTION:Pasture Day will be held at Barstow’s on Saturday\, May 7!  This event is held on the day that the girls come out of the barns from winter into the warm sunshine!  They love it – as you can tell from all of the frolicking going on.  Cows are out at 1pm.  Get here early to grab a seat on the hill and an ice cream cone!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pasture-day/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160508T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160422T124748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T124748Z
UID:18980-1462690800-1462744800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Birds and Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts!  Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a beautiful farm breakfast has been prepared by breakfast chefs extraordinaire Sky Loth and Erin Ferrentino.  If you have been to Birds and Breakfast in the past then you know these ladies spare no expense in serving up a proper breakfast.  Last year’s Bird Boasts: Rose Breasted Grosbeak\, Bobolink\, Eastern Meadowlark\, and Blue-Winged Warbler.  Last year’s Breakfast Boasts: Huevos Rancheros\, Bacon-Spinach Frittata\, Raspberry Scones\, Cinnamon Raison French Toast\, and the always popular Eggs/Sausage/Potatoes/Onions in a huge cast iron skillet!  The program begins at 7:00 AM at the Book & Plow Farm greenhouse and breakfast is served from 9:00 AM to whenever you need to get back to your Sunday. \n \nCost: $20 to $30 sliding scale.  Cash.  Day of.  Kids under 8 eat free.\n \nRegistration: The Cooks need to know how much pancake batter to make\, so please register on the Book and Plow website.\n If you can’t make it to the May 8th event Birds and Breakfast will be happening every Sunday in May! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/birds-and-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 S. East Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160510T185246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T185246Z
UID:19247-1462906800-1462914000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Designing for Climate Change in your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is already having real impacts for people all over the world. In this talk\, we’ll look at some strategies for using permaculture design to develop more effective and resilient systems that can help us face increasingly extreme effects of climate change. This includes how to take steps towards growing your own food\, managing slope erosion\, reducing your energy usage\, and bolstering ecological health. \nAshley Schenk is a homesteader and landscape designer living and working out of Montague\, Mass. Broadfork Permaculture helps people design and install ecological gardens throughout Franklin and Hampshire counties.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/designing-for-climate-change-in-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Shutesbury Town Hall\, 1 Cooleyville Road\, Shutesbury\, MA\, 01072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160513T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160429T124239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T131539Z
UID:19064-1463162400-1463176800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nuestras Taco Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Nuestra Comida for our second monthly taco night on the evening of May 13th!  \nThank you to everyone who came for our April fundraising dinner\, we hope you will return this month to eat and learn about our community programming. We are also looking for a couple of volunteers for the event\, so please send us a message if you are interested. Chef Neftalí will post a new and improved menu as soon as he can. Based on the demand last month\, we will include more vegetarian options and kid friendly dishes. Check out the facebook event page for more information!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nuestras-taco-night/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160203T183458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T131637Z
UID:18074-1463216400-1463230800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bear Swamp Orchard Open House
DESCRIPTION:Bear Swamp Orchard is holding a free open house to celebrate the release of their 2016 ciders. Come sample hard ciders and wander the orchard\, which may be in bloom. This event will kick off their summer and fall tasting room hours\, every Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn more here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bear-swamp-orchard-open-house/
LOCATION:Bear Swamp Orchards\, Ashfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160224T151247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T131203Z
UID:18327-1463216400-1463329800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Local Wool Rugs
DESCRIPTION:Go green and support New England farms! Feltmaker Chris White will lead a weekend workshop on how to felt a durable\, lasting rug for your home using selected wools from the Pioneer Valley and other small farms farther a-field. We’ll be using beautiful\, rich\, hand-dyed wools and embellishments to decorate the background of natural sheep colors (brown\, white or gray). Registration is $225 for an individual / $375 for two individuals. Materials fees will vary depending on the size of the rug and type of wool used (approx. $85 for a 3′ x 4′ embellished rug). \n\nFor more information and to register visit our website: http://www.feltingsupply.com/product/felted-rugs-for-the-home/ 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-local-wools-rugs/
LOCATION:New England Felting Supply\, 84 Cottage Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160503T172837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T172837Z
UID:19089-1463220000-1463230800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Seed and Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The Hilltown Seed Saving Network will hold its fourth annual Spring Seed and Plant Exchange on Saturday\, May 14th\, from 10am to 1pm\, at the Community House\, 33 Main Street\, Cummington.  Find the perfect plant for your garden\, or the right variety of seed for summer crops.  Bring seeds\, seedlings\, and perennial divisions to share.  Anyone who brings a plant or seeds to the May event will be entered to win a $20 gift certificate from Fedco Seeds. \nLast year we had an abundance of both familiar and unusual plants to give away\, so don’t feel you need to bring anything in order to participate! \nThere is no scheduled programming at this event\, but experienced seed savers will be on hand to answer questions.  This is also a great opportunity to meet others who are interested in seed saving\, and compare notes.  You may drop off seeds and plants as early as 9:30am. \nFor more information contact Sadie Stull at 413-634-5013\, or Michael Alterman at 413-358-6919 or alterman@speakeasy.net.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-seed-and-plant-exchange-2/
LOCATION:Community House\, 33 Main Street\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160418T193831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T193831Z
UID:18961-1463220000-1463234400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Wild Food Walk and Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the sun’s return & the blooming of long days at the 4th Annual Wild Food Walk and Luncheon! \nJoin the Acorn Kitchen crew for a fun-filled jaunt through the world of wild foods! Using the farm’s fields and woods trails as our outdoor classroom\, Felix will lead us on a delightful knowledge-packed tour of the historical\, medicinal\, and just-plain-tasty uses of our native and non-native plants\, such as fiddleheads and ground elder. Then we will meet Carly in the farm’s commercial kitchen for a cooking demonstration on using some of these plants in her delicious recipes! We’ll finish the day with a deliciously prepared meal featuring wild foods on the farm’s front porch. \nParticipants will… \n\nLearn how to identify\, harvest and prepare over eight different plant species!\nMake and then take home recipes from Acorn Kitchen\nEnjoy a hearty\, vegan\, gluten-free luncheon- sure to be a feast for both your eyes and palette!\n\nTo learn more and to register for this event click here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/4th-annual-wild-food-walk-and-luncheon/
LOCATION:Bug Hill Farm\, Ashfield\, MA\, 01330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160503T145639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T145639Z
UID:19082-1463220000-1463238000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Fun Tractor Pull
DESCRIPTION:For more information about the North Hadley Sugar Shack\, visit northhadleysugarshack.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2nd-annual-fun-tractor-pull/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160321T191658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T131850Z
UID:18642-1463230800-1463238000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Pork Butchery Class
DESCRIPTION:Sutter Meats 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 on FOUR dates: APRIL 16th\, APRIL 30th\, MAY 14th and MAY 21st. Each 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/spring-pork-butchery-class-3/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160422T124846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T134149Z
UID:18981-1463295600-1463306400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Birds and Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts!  Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a beautiful farm breakfast has been prepared by breakfast chefs extraordinaire Sky Loth and Erin Ferrentino.  If you have been to Birds and Breakfast in the past then you know these ladies spare no expense in serving up a proper breakfast.  Last year’s Bird Boasts: Rose Breasted Grosbeak\, Bobolink\, Eastern Meadowlark\, and Blue-Winged Warbler.  Last year’s Breakfast Boasts: Huevos Rancheros\, Bacon-Spinach Frittata\, Raspberry Scones\, Cinnamon Raison French Toast\, and the always popular Eggs/Sausage/Potatoes/Onions in a huge cast iron skillet!  The program begins at 7:00 AM at the Book & Plow Farm greenhouse and breakfast is served from 9:00 AM to whenever you need to get back to your Sunday.\nCost: $20 to $30 sliding scale.  Cash.  Day of.  Kids under 8 eat free. \nRegistration: The Cooks need to know how much pancake batter to make\, so please register on the Book and Plow website.\nIf you can’t make it to the May 15th event Birds and Breakfast will be happening every Sunday in May!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/birds-and-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 S. East Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160510T211548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T211548Z
UID:19257-1463306400-1463317200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farming on the Fringe: Guerrilla Propagation Tactics for Foodies\, Activists and Lonely Hearts
DESCRIPTION:This is an intensive\, basic level workshop for those who would wish to seriously grow (more of) their own high-quality\, nutrient-dense herbs\, fruits\, nuts and produce from marginal “backyard” plots\, containers\, rooftops\, passive greenhouses\, (or wherever) under a variety of “marginal”\, real-life conditions. \nInspired both by dumpster diving philosophy\, permaculture principles as well as the amorphous\, “guerrilla gardening” movement\, which teaches us to transcend the rules and to “farm everything”\, passionate grower Danny Botkin will discuss and demonstrate a series of small-scale\, alternative planting and propagating practices\, including natural soil building and organic composting\, “low-till” bed management\, sheet mulching for soil protection and weed control\, low-tech season extension\, as well as other simple tips and shortcuts to raise and harvest healthy seeds\, seedlings\, produce\, flowers and herbs from marginal spaces\, without machinery\, capital or fossil fuel… \nThe class begins with a review of several basic permaculture gardening concepts and practices\, followed by an extended greenhouse/farm tour\, a pipe bending demo (for making low tunnel “hoops”)\, and a Q and A session over a casual\, farmy lunch… \nSuggested donation: $25-$35. No one turned away. Space limited\, please RSVP by email\, phone: 413-863-8696 or Facebook.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farming-on-the-fringe-guerrilla-propagation-tactics-for-foodies-activists-and-lonely-hearts/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160513T163012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T163012Z
UID:19309-1463306400-1463324400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Community Farm Day
DESCRIPTION:We are building an Outdoor Classroom! Come help us start this exciting project. We will plant\, paint and beautify. This is a family event and we will have crafts and activities for kids. The awesome folks from Bistro Bus will be here with their food truck and we will be firing up our Cob Oven to make sure we are well nourished. And we will have live music from the Expandable Brass Band to add to the great vibes. \nPlease bring garden gloves and tools (rakes\, hoes\, etc) if you have them. \nAnd bring your friends–it should be an awesome day.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-farm-day/
LOCATION:Abundance Farm\, 253 Prospect Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160510T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T185442Z
UID:19249-1463596200-1463603400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Designing for Climate Change in your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is already having real impacts for people all over the world. In this talk\, we’ll look at some strategies for using permaculture design to develop more effective and resilient systems that can help us face increasingly extreme effects of climate change. This includes how to take steps towards growing your own food\, managing slope erosion\, reducing your energy usage\, and bolstering ecological health. \nAshley Schenk is a homesteader and landscape designer living and working out of Montague\, Mass. Broadfork Permaculture helps people design and install ecological gardens throughout Franklin and Hampshire counties.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/designing-for-climate-change-in-your-backyard-2/
LOCATION:Field Memorial Library\, 16 Elm Street\, Conway\, MA\, 01341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T001152
CREATED:20160505T191839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T191958Z
UID:19186-1463684400-1463691600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:No Till Gardening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Contact the New Salem Agricultural Commission at nsagcommission@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/no-till-gardening-workshop/
LOCATION:New Salem Library\, 23 South Main Street\, New Salem\, MA\, 01355
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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