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SUMMARY:Maple Sugaring at Home
DESCRIPTION:How to identifying suitable trees\, the when and how of collecting sap\, the boiling down process for the home setting\, and preserving the syrup for year-round use. Participants will install spiles\, develop collection schedules\, and boil down maple sap to syrup. A tasting will follow. Dress for the outdoors. Berkshire Botanical Gardens Members $25; Nonmembers $30 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: berkshirebotanical.org \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/maple-sugaring-at-home/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170227
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Agriculture and Food Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference\nWhether you’re a professional farmer\, a backyard gardener\, or just curious about locally grown food\, this is the event for you! Each year\, the lineup includes workshops for the general public as well as info-packed sessions for farmers and gardeners of all experience levels. \nRegistration includes a locally-sourced lunch  and at the Resource Fair you’ll learn about local organizations and businesses that provide services and products to help you grow\, whether you’ve got a hundred acres or a couple of window boxes. \nThe Department of Transitional Assistance will also be on hand to help direct-sale retailers sign up to accept SNAP benefits. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-agriculture-and-food-conference/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170226T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170226T153000
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SUMMARY:Radical Seed Saving: Collect\, Preserve and Propagate
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Feb 26th\, 12:30-3:30 @ Laughing Dog Farm\, Gill\, MA \nFarmer Dan practices an opportunistic\, “guerrilla gardening” approach to seeds and propagation\, allowing Nature and Time to do much of the heavy lifting. He will discuss and demonstrate traditional and alternative strategies for selecting\, growing and gathering valuable heirloom seed as well as tactics for propagating and transplanting seedlings\, around the calendar\, even in chilly New England. Participants in this workshop will handle\, clean (and appropriate some!) home-gathered seed (cucurbits\, nightshades\, alliums\, greens…) as well as consider several out-of-the-box gathering and propagation schemes appropriate for gardeners\, backyard growers\, small farmers\, etc. Workshop includes a greenhouse tour\, Q and A\, plus hot soup\, bread and goat cheese around the kitchen woodstove\, afterwards. \nSuggested donation $25-$35. No one turned away. \n\nRSVP requested. 413-863-8696 or go to this Facebook link.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/radical-seed-saving-collect-preserve-and-propagate/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170310T110000
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SUMMARY:MFEP: Rural Energy For America Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Webinars: Massachusetts Farm Energy Program\nWednesday\, March 1st and Friday\, March 10th \nMarch 1: Demystifying DUNS and SAM – If you are considering applying for a REAP grant for either the spring or fall deadline\, you will need a DUNS number and a SAM code. Don’t know what those are or how to get them? Then this is the workshop for you! MFEP staff will walk through the DUNS and SAM process step by step\, with time afterwards for individual help. \nMarch 10: REAP Application Overview – Mass Farm Energy Program staff will provide an overview of REAP grant guidelines and application requirements. MFEP recently received funding to provide REAP grant application assistance at no cost to farms. \nBoth workshops will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am at EcoBuilding Bargains (83 Warwick St. Springfield) and via webinar. \nTo pre-register\, or for more information\, please contact Megan Denardo at the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program at 413-727-3090 or megan.denardo@cetonline.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-farm-energy-program-rural-energy-for-america-webinars/
LOCATION:EcoBuilding Bargains\, 83 Warwick Street\, Springfield\, 01104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170302T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170302T193000
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SUMMARY:Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective
DESCRIPTION:March 2nd\n5:00-7:30pm\nHasbrouck Laboratory\, Room A126\n666 North Pleasant St\, Amherst MA \nThe film investigates many of today’s ecological challenges and some of the solutions that are being used in the ecological design process called “permaculture.” Permaculture is a new approach to sustainable agriculture\, aiming to create ecosystems that are sustainable and self-sufficient. \nIn collaboration with Sowing Solutions Permaculture Design & Education and the Stockbridge School of Agriculture\, UMass Permaculture presents a free and open to the public screening of the critically acclaimed documentary Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective. Explore the bright future of regenerative agriculture and communities with us; brief panel discussion to follow. Light refreshments will be served. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nFacebook link
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/inhabit-a-permaculture-perspective/
LOCATION:Hasbrouck Laboratory\, Room A126\, 666 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170304T130000
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:We are holding our third annual Seed Swap on Saturday March 4th\, 10 am – 1 pm at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School at 80 Locust St in Northampton. You do not have to bring seeds in order to participate! Please RSVP on the Facebook event page\, or if you don’t use Facebook\, simply join us at the event. \nCome share seeds you have saved from your garden or purchased (optional)\, get seeds to plant in your garden\, attend workshops on seed saving or plant breeding\, and meet other people passionate about creating and maintaining a healthy local food system. If you don’t have seeds to share\, please come learn about seed saving and get some to plant in your garden so you can share seeds next year. \nThe Seed Swap will feature the following activities (times are tentative): \n9:30am to 10:30am: Drop seeds off (if you have some to share). Even better\, drop them off on February 5 at the Winter Market table!\n10:05am to 10:50am: Beginning Seed Saving Workshop with Daniel Botkin of Laughing Dog Farm\n11:00 t0 1:00pm: Take seeds for you 2017 garden!\n11:00am to 11:45am: Indigenous Seed Keeping with Liz Charlebois\, Abenaki basketmaker and agriculturalist\nNoon to 12:45pm: Plant Breeding Workshop with Tevis Robertson-Goldberg of Crabapple Farm\n10am to 1pm (with breaks): Seed Tape Workstation – kids and adults alike can help make “seed tape” with biodegradable toilet paper\, wheat paste\, and carrot seeds that we can plant in our Giving Garden later in the spring \nThanks to our co-sponsors\, Northampton Winter Market and Nuestras Raices\, for helping with publicity\, workshop organizing\, and seed collecting!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-swap-2/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170306T203000
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CREATED:20170111T183516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T183516Z
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SUMMARY:Growing an Organic Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:Investigate a different vegetable family each week to insure all questions are answered about cultivating these important crop families for the home vegetable gardener. (A four week course starting 3/6/2017) $230 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: berkshirebotanical.org \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-an-organic-vegetable-garden/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170310
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20161117T203613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161228T223113Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Harvest New England Conference
DESCRIPTION:The New England State Departments of Agriculture\, in cooperation with agricultural organizations across the region\, graciously invite you to participate as an exhibitor in the upcoming Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade Show.  Whether you provide a product or service to farmers in New England or have a unique product for a roadside stand\, this is the show for you. Over 800 attendees joined us for our past conference in February 2015. \nGrowers from across the Northeast will convene in scenic Sturbridge\, Massachusetts on Tuesday\, March 7\, through Thursday\, March 9 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center.  Booth set up is on Tuesday\, March 7 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Trade Show hours are Wednesday\, March 8\, 7:00 am – 6:30 pm\, and Thursday\, March 9\, 7:00 am – 3:15 pm. \nThe conference is sponsored by all six New England State Departments of Agriculture and Harvest New England\, in cooperation with agricultural associations from across the region\, as well as assistance from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. \nThis unique marketing conference targets New England growers interested in learning new marketing ideas or fine-tuning strategies for business success. There will be multiple educational and networking opportunities.  The conference schedule will allow specific times for attendees to visit the trade show to maximize your exposure. \nThe Department of Transitional Assistance will also be on hand to help direct-sale retailers sign up to accept SNAP benefits. \nTrade show space is limited; Trade show registration received by December 2 costs $425\, after December 2\, $525.  Non-profit rates are available as well. Details and online registration here. If interested in sponsoring options\, please let us know. \nDownload the save the date and share with your membership\, friends\, and constituents! Registration for attendees will be online soon. Updates will be made here: www.harvestnewengland.org/events/. For questions regarding exhibiting\, contact Rick LeBlanc\, Richard.LeBlanc@state.ma.us\, 617-626-1759.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2017-harvest-new-england-conference/
LOCATION:Sturbridge Host Hotel\, Sturbridge \, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170311T170000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cheese-Making: Making Soft Cheeses
DESCRIPTION:Cost:\nNOFA/MOFGA Member – $100 General Public – $130 \n*add $10 for walk-ins \nDescription: \nThis all-day\, hands-on workshop is ideal for the beginning cheesemaker. Using fresh grass-fed pastured milk from Upinngil farm\, Cliff Hatch\, veteran farmer and cheese artisan\, will guide you through the process of making a number of simple cheese such as Camembert\, Chevre\, Brie\, and Blue cheese. Along the way\, we’ll talk about the process and history of cheese making and how different cheeses are made. With your palette sharpened and techniques honed\, you’ll be ready to make your own artisan cheese. \nWorkshop space is very limited. Please register ahead of time to secure your space! \nAbout the Instructor: \nClifford Hatch comes from a tradition of New England family farming that reaches back to the early seventeenth century. Cliff grew up on his family’s farm in Granby\, MA. After college\, he obtained culinary training and embarked on a career as Chef de Cuisine\, first at the Deerfield Inn and later at the Rhode Island Country Club. He has been farming in Gill since 1988. \nRegister Online Now or Mail In This Registration Form \nMore Info: \nThe farm will provide a simple lunch of bread and cheese. You are welcome to bring something to share (or a bag lunch for yourself if you prefer). \nWear clean\, non-fuzzy clothing and practical footwear that can get wet. Consider wearing layers\, as the cheese room can get quite hot \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here. \nFor questions contact Dan Bensonoff\, education events organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-cheese-making-making-soft-cheeses/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 411 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170111T184000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T184000Z
UID:22035-1489226400-1489233600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Hive Management for Beekeepers
DESCRIPTION:An in-depth lecture the on spring care of honeybee hives. Focus on managing spring hive population build-up\, feeding\, dividing\, monitoring pests\, protecting the hive\, and\, most importantly\, learning approaches to prevent swarming. Berkshire Botanical Gardens Members $15; Nonmembers $20 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: berkshirebotanical.org \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-hive-management-for-beekeepers/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170306T210432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T210432Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Goat Dairy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Backyard Goat Dairy”\nSaturday\, March 11th\, 12:30-3:30 PM\nLaughing Dog Farm\, Gill\, MA \nThis is an introductory level class on keeping and managing a small herd of dairy goats for milk\, cheese\, yogurt and educational purposes\, on small acreage farms\, or even a tiny backyard… Participants will experience “barn life”\, socialize with the herd\, handle goat kids\, milk\, and learn the basics of keeping and breeding dairy goats. We’ll cover different goat breeds\, housing\, fencing\, nutrition\, hoof trimming\, worming\, and breeding/birthing basics. Together we will make and sample fresh chèvre with greenhouse greens. Suggested donation: $25-$35. No one turned away. RSVP requested… 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/backyard-goat-dairy-workshop/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170311T150000
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CREATED:20170223T152313Z
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SUMMARY:SEMAP First Grain Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Where: Plimoth Grist Mill\, 6 Spring Ln\, Plymouth\, MA 02360\nWhen: Saturday\, March 11\, 1-3pm \n\nPlease join us on Saturday\, March 11 from 1-3pm at the Grist Mill in Plymouth\, MA for the first state-wide grain gathering in the 21st Century! \nFarmers\, Millers\, Bakers\, Chefs\, Maltsters\, Brewers and Distillers\, you are invited to the first state-wide grain gathering in the 21st Century! \nThere are already half a dozen producers\, processors and value-adding food visionaries out there\, from the Cape to the Berkshires\, harvesting and offering wheat\, rye\, spelt\, corn and oats. Come hear presentations from them and meet others who want to join in. We are calling on you to support\, bolster\, enlarge\, propagate and otherwise help grow the resurgent local grain economy in Massachusetts. \nTour the Plimoth Grist Mill\, sample 100% locally-grown bread and other goodies\, and help to place a worthy bread basket on the Farm-to-table food movement. \nKeynote: Tristan Noyes\, Executive Director\, The Maine Grain Alliance \nFarmers: Noah Kellerman\, Alprilla Farm\, Essex\, MA; Bill Braun\, Ivory Silo Farm and Seed Project\, Westport\, MA; Ben Wolbach\, Skinny Dip Farm\, Westport\, MA \nMillers: Kim VanWormer and Matt Tavares\, Plimoth Grist Mill\, Plymouth\, MA \nUsers: Jonathan Stevens\, Baker\, Hungry Ghost Bread\, Northampton\, MA; Brenton Mackechnie\, Distiller\, Dirty Water Distillery\, Plymouth\, MA; Paul Nixon\, Brewer\, Independent Fermentations\, Plymouth\, MA; Michael Morway\, Executive Chef\, Granite Links Golf Club\, Quincy\, MA \nThis project is a collaboration between Plimoth Plantation and the Plimoth Grist Mill\, SEMAP\, and Hungry Ghost Bread. \n\nQuestions? Contact Kendra at kmurray@semaponline.org \nClick here to sign up online!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/semap-first-grain-gathering/
LOCATION:Plimoth Grist Mill\, 6 Spring Lane\, Plymouth\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170312T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170312T133000
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CREATED:20161024T141434Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Why Buy Local?
DESCRIPTION:Why Shop Local is the brainchild of Jasper Lapienski\, a Northampton resident who has no affiliation with Serio’s Market other than as a customer. Jasper grew up in Amherst and has lived in Northampton since 2009. Jasper has been bringing our community together for a cause ever since\, organizing for peace with the Northampton Committee to Stop the Wars\, the Western Mass Coalition for Palestine\, and Jewish Voice for Peace; supporting (mostly losing) political campaigns as Visibility Coordinator for the Bardsley Campaign Committee and Campaign Manager for the Committee to Elect Blue DuVal; and promoting public transportation as a rider representative on the Franklin Regional Transit Advisory Committee. \nParticipants will be treated to loads of free samples\, demo products\, and special deals and will have the opportunity to participate in raffles and win prizes. Serio’s deli will be open for business and all seminar participants will be offered the Sandwich of the Day for 50% off as well as a menu of various options for lunch\, which will be served in-store after the presentation. For more information on the Why Shop Local seminars or to speak or feature your business at one\, email jasper (insert @ if you’re human) whyshoplocal.org. You may also CLICK HERE to join the seminar series email list. \nMarch 12\nInvesting In Neighbors: REIMAGINING FINANCE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-why-buy-local-5/
LOCATION:Serio’s Market\, 65 State Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170301T154939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T154939Z
UID:22631-1489849200-1489856400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:From Seed to Stomach: An Introduction to Mindful Eating
DESCRIPTION:Certified mindfulness instructor Leslie Smith Frank will offer an introduction to the practice of mindfulness and mindful eating. Mindfulness invites us to use all of our senses when we eat\, which may change our relationship to what is on our plate. \nSharing food they prepare themselves\, participants will practice tuning in to taste\, hunger\, and fullness. By bringing to mind the cultivation and growth of each ingredient\, the experience of sharing a meal can become a rich celebration! \nParticipants are encouraged to make the food from locally grown ingredients whenever possible. A great way to prepare for this event is to do your shopping the morning of the event at the Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market. Ask the farmer questions like the following\, and keep the answers in mind when you prepare and eat the food. \n-Where is your farm?\n-Do you use organic or sustainable farming methods?\n-What other foods do you grow? \nThis is a FREE event\, but you must RSVP to find out the location. \nTo RSVP to this event\, send an email with your name and the names of anyone you are bringing with you\, your phone number\, and what dish you will be making to share at the event to katie@growfoodnorthampton.org \nFrom Seed to Stomach: introduction to mindful eating & potluck is part of Grow Food Northampton’s Seed Series happening this March and April. \nFor more details\, visit growfoodnorthampton.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/from-seed-to-stomach-an-introduction-to-mindful-eating/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170302T152832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T212103Z
UID:22638-1490112000-1490122800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Winter Dinner at Barstow's Dairy Farm
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED to March 21 \nThe first one was so much fun they wanted to do it again! They host their second ever Winter Dinner on Tuesday\, March 14 between 4pm and 7pm. In honor of National Pi Day\, March 14\, or 3.14\, the menu will feature our homemade Chicken Pot Pie\, mashed potatoes\, and for dessert\, your choice of Pie. Plates are $12 each and $8 for kids sized plates. Meals will also be available for takeaway. Full kitchen will be open until 7pm. As with all of Barstow’s special events\, please feel welcome to bring your own adult beverages. This event is family friendly and commuter friendly! Please help spread the word by inviting your friends or sharing our event on Facebook!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2nd-winter-dinner-at-barstows-dairy-store/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Barstow's Dairy Store and Bakery":MAILTO:info@barstowslongviewfarm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170322T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170223T182421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T193625Z
UID:22541-1490182200-1490189400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Public Policy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how public policy is developed at the state level and how to impact decision making by elected officials. While this workshop will focus on food access\, the skills learned will be applicable to any public policy issue. \nFree and open to the public \nBishop Marshall Center at St. Michael’s Cathedral\, 260 State St.\, Springfield *Use Elliot Street Entrance* \nHosted by the Springfield Food Policy Council \nFacilitated by the Massachusetts Public Health Association
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/22541/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Cathedral  Bishop Marshall Center\, Elliot Street Entrance\, 260 State Street\,\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T170000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Aged Sharp Cheese: Making Cheeses of the British Isles
DESCRIPTION:Cost:\nNOFA/MOFGA Member – $100 General Public – $130 \n*add $10 for walk-ins \nDescription: \nLearn the art and craft of making aged sharp cheeses using mesophilic cultures with veteran farmer and cheese artisan Clifford Hatch. Using grass-fed\, pastured milk from his family farm\, Cliff will take you on hands-on journey through all the stages of making favorites like Cheddar and lesser-known hard cheeses like Caerphilly\, Dunlop\, or Wensleydale. \nThis class\, suitable for the beginner and advanced cheese-maker\, will give you a new appreciation for the ancient art of making complex\, nutrient-dense\, and obnoxiously delicious cheese. \nWorkshop space is very limited. Please register ahead of time to secure your space! \nAbout the Instructor: \nClifford Hatch comes from a tradition of New England family farming that reaches back to the early seventeenth century. Cliff grew up on his family’s farm in Granby\, MA. After college\, he obtained culinary training and embarked on a career as Chef de Cuisine\, first at the Deerfield Inn and later at the Rhode Island Country Club. He has been farming in Gill since 1988. \nRegister Online Now or Mail In This Registration Form \nMore Info \nThe farm will provide a simple lunch of bread and cheese. You are welcome to bring something to share (or a bag lunch for yourself if you prefer). \nWear clean\, non-fuzzy clothing and practical footwear that can get wet. Consider wearing layers\, as the cheese room can get quite hot \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here. \nFor questions contact Dan Bensonoff\, education events organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-art-of-aged-sharp-cheese-making-cheeses-of-the-british-isles/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 411 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170310T155050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T155213Z
UID:22744-1490432400-1490454000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Flower to Fork: Wild Plants\, Farms\, and Food
DESCRIPTION:What role do native plants and their pollinators play in the stability of our food and other agricultural systems? Join the New England Wild Flower Society for a day-long symposium to discuss the interactions between native plants\, pollinators\, and food crops. Learn how farmers are using native plants to increase their crop production\, what programs are available to growers to help with native plant installation\, and how you can create beautiful gardens that also support pollinators. Registration fee includes lunch. Ten student scholarships are available. Email education@newenglandwild.org for more information. Visit newenglandwild.org/programs to register. \nPresentations\nThe Interaction Between Native Plants\, Pollinators\, and Crop Production\nJoan Milam\, adjunct research fellow\, department of environmental conservation\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \nHow Native Plants Increase our Farm Viability\nJohn Hayden\, owner\, The Farm Between \nUSDA Programs for Insect Conservation\nMichelle Cozine\, conservation planner\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service \nCreating Pollinator Gardens and Habitat Hedgerows\nRebecca Lindenmeyr\, landscape designer and co-principal\, Linden L.A.N.D. Group \nMembers $60\nNonmembers $65\nStudents $25
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/22744/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170326T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170326T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170306T210752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T210752Z
UID:22693-1490531400-1490542200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farming on the Fringe Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Farming on the Fringe: Guerrilla Gardening on Marginal Acreage”\nSunday March 26th\, 12:30-3:30 PM\nLaughing Dog Farm\, Gill\, MA \nThis is a basic skills class for those who wish to grow (more of) their own high-quality\, nutrient-dense food from marginal\, “backyard” plots\, containers\, on rooftops\, passive greenhouses\, (or wherever) under a variety of real-life conditions. Inspired both by gleaning\, “permaculture” priciples as well as the “guerrilla gardening” movement\, (which teaches us to question “rules”\, glean everything\, and sow everywhere)\, inspired grower Danny Botkin will share low-tech\, “alternative” propagation and season extension tactics\, including “low-till” bed management\, permanent sheet mulch\, and the use of high and low “tunnels” to harvest high-quality sustenance around the calendar\, with little machinery\, capital or fossil fuel. The class includes a talk on basic permaculture gardening\, followed by a farm/greenhouse tour\, a pipe bending demo (for making low tunnel “hoops”)\, Q and A\, plus farm snacks. Suggested donation: $25-$35. No one turned away. Space limited\, please RSVP: 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farming-on-the-fringe-workshop/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170330
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170213T230916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T221212Z
UID:22342-1490745600-1490831999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2017 Farm Share Fair
DESCRIPTION:Farm Share Fair 2017 is now accepting vendor and sponsor applications for farms and food companies. The Farm Share Fair is the Boston area’s direct-to-consumer marketing event for food producers across Massachusetts. Consumers want to meet their farmers and have the opportunity to compare options. Vendors – get to know your target market one-on-one\, and have the opportunity to sell your CSA\, Farm Share or Home Delivery programs\, or sell your food product to a great Boston foodie crowd.  On-site sampling\, and food or product sales welcome! This annual event draws over 500 participants\, and will be held at THE ARMORY on March 29\, 2017.   Sign up now – vendor space is limited! Sponsorship visibility opportunities available. \nVENDOR AND SPONSOR APPLICATIONS for 2017 FARM SHARE FAIR \nFarm Share Fair 2017\nWednesday\, March 29th\nThe Armory\n191 Highland Ave\nSomerville\, MA 02143\nwww.farmsharefair.com \nCLICK HERE to sign up.  \nQuestions? This event is produced by Mindy Harris Communications.  Email mindy@mindyharriscommunications.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2017-farm-share-fair/
LOCATION:The Armory\, 191 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T181500
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170327T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T182625Z
UID:22937-1490792400-1490811300@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshops
DESCRIPTION:SHIITAKE LOG INOCULATION WORKSHOPS\nFranklin Permaculture Garden (260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst\, MA 01003)\nWednesday March 29\, 2017\nFirst Session from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nSecond Session from 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm \nHelp UMass revamp its shiitake growing system in Franklin Permaculture Garden! They will be inoculating oak and sugar maple logs with shiitake spawn. Small\, take-home shiitake logs will be available on a first come\, first serve basis. Feel free to stop in for any length of time during a session. \nContact info@umasspermaculture.com for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shiitake-log-inoculation-workshops/
LOCATION:Franklin Permaculture Garden\, 260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst \, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UMass Permaculture":MAILTO:info@umasspermaculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170306T203712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T192243Z
UID:22676-1490796000-1490808600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Service Director Training
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date of Wednesday\, March 29 from 2-5:30 pm! \nGreater Quabbin Food Alliance is bringing together food service directors from all sectors (schools\, jail\, hospital\, higher ed\, meals on wheels\, nursing homes\, early ed) from Franklin County/North Quabbin (and from beyond our region\, but we are prioritizing those from our region) to support the procurement and use of locally grown food in institutional food services! GQFA will send out an invitation early next week so please be on the lookout and respond when you get it. \nThe gathering will include:\n• Menu costing workshop—how to use local produce in dishes for the same cost as packaged ingredients\n• Chef demo—possibly a baked item like a healthy breakfast option with local ingredients and no preservatives for the same price (including labor!) as a packaged item!\n• Networking on topics of interest (on registration form we will ask you to select your top 3-4 topics from a list and organize discussion groups on those topics.) \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-service-director-training-gqfa/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, Allen Meeting Room\, 12 Olive St\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170323T195019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T195019Z
UID:22904-1491418800-1491426000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Seed — The Untold Story
DESCRIPTION:As many irreplaceable seeds near extinction\, SEED reveals the harrowing and heartening story of passionate seed keepers as they wage a David and Goliath battle against chemical seed companies\, defending a 12\,000 year food legacy. \nA conversation will be led by Oona Coy\, co-owner of Town Farm\, co-founder of the Tuesday Market\, and a Seed Savers Exchange board member. We will be serving locally-grown popcorn! \nRSVP on Facebook or email katie@growfoodnorthampton.com\nSliding Scale suggested donation: $1-20
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-seed-the-untold-story/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton\, 140 Meadow Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170306T210131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T210131Z
UID:22687-1491656400-1491663600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Nightshades in the Vegetable Garden: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Growing Nightshades in the Vegetable Garden\nDates: 4/8/2017\nThe Time: 1pm-3pm \nThe cultural needs of potatoes\, tomatoes and more plants that belong in the home vegetable garden. How to start plants from seed and grow them on\, prepare the beds for planting. Learn the ongoing seasonal care\, pest and disease management\, and finally\, the harvesting of their fruits. Participants will go home with a variety of nightshades for planting in their home garden. All materials included in cost of program. Members $25; Nonmembers $30 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden: For more information visit our website. \nOr Phone:\n413-298-3926 \nOr Email:\ninfo@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-nightshades-in-the-vegetable-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170320T133302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170320T133302Z
UID:22826-1491660000-1491665400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Organize Small Business Owners’ Meeting on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of small business owners concerned about the impact of current immigration policies on their livelihoods and on their workers will take place on April 8th in Hadley\, MA. Employers who want to join in speaking out on this issue are encouraged to attend. Discuss your concerns with other farmers and business owners\, learn about current policy and how it could affect your business\, and reach out to your legislators. Contact Wally Czajkowski or Michael Docter for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-organize-small-business-owners-meeting-on-immigration/
LOCATION:Plainville Farm\, 135 Mount Warner Rd\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170413T141557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T141557Z
UID:23179-1492250400-1492351200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Simple Gifts Farm Barn Raising!
DESCRIPTION:Simple Gifts will be raising the barn for their new farmstand on Saturday! Come and see the lock-n-log pieces go up together into a beautiful new structure. They will be serving hot dogs\, french fries\, and maybe parsnip fries (we are still trying to figure out some details about making parsnip fries). There will be salad greens and other farm produce for sale\, and it would be an excellent time to sign up for a farm share or a market card! \nApril 15-April 16 \nVisit their Facebook event page for details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/simple-gifts-farm-barn-raising/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Simple Gifts Farm":MAILTO:simplegiftsfarm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170422
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20161123T200656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T200656Z
UID:21681-1492387200-1492819199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Little Brook Farm Camp
DESCRIPTION:Little Brook Farm Camp is a children’s educational program that takes place on a small family farm in Sunderland. The farm owner and camp director is a DOE certified educator and Registered Nurse. Children at camp will have the opportunity to learn about livestock and sustainable agriculture. Campers start each day by helping with morning chores\, such as collecting eggs and feeding the animals. Children learn how to interact and relate to the animals\, developing trust and their own self confidence. The April week is baby week. The sheep will be done lambing\, the goats will be kidding\, and we usually get baby chicks and pigs during that week. Our day runs from 9 AM to 3 PM. Campers are ages 6 – 12. Camp fees are $250/week.  We are offering a discount to CISA members this year for the February and April camp weeks of $20 off  per child per week. Call Kristen Whittle at 413-665-3802 or visit us online. Registration form available online or by email.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/little-brook-farm-camp-3/
LOCATION:Little Brook Farm\, 334 Russell Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170306T204404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T204404Z
UID:22678-1492509600-1494939600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The GARDEN Project: Organic Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:The GARDEN Project 2017 is a partnership among Greenfield Community College\, Montague Catholic Social Ministries\, NELCWIT\, and Seeds of Solidarity through a grant from the Women’s Fund of WMass. Instructors of the four courses that comprise the program seek to create an engaging\, inclusive setting with trauma-informed teaching. This is the 3rd year of this successful program and it will be located in Orange Center\, so North Quabbin women are especially encouraged\, but feel free to share with women throughout Franklin County. Women must take all four courses- these form the whole experience. Women who complete the program are then eligible for a free Serv-Safe course in Spanish or English! \nOrganic Gardening: Tuesdays\, 10-1:00 4/18 through 5/16 \nClick here for more information about the Project\, and other classes! \nFor more information or to apply to the program\, contact Christine at the Women’s Center at MCSM (413) 863-4804 x1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org\, or Donna at NELCWIT (413) 772-0871 x108 or email donna@nelcwit.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-garden-project-organic-gardening-class/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170306T204623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T204623Z
UID:22680-1492768800-1495198800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The GARDEN Project: Food Preservation & Storage Class
DESCRIPTION:The GARDEN Project 2017 is a partnership among Greenfield Community College\, Montague Catholic Social Ministries\, NELCWIT\, and Seeds of Solidarity through a grant from the Women’s Fund of WMass. Instructors of the four courses that comprise the program seek to create an engaging\, inclusive setting with trauma-informed teaching. This is the 3rd year of this successful program and it will be located in Orange Center\, so North Quabbin women are especially encouraged\, but feel free to share with women throughout Franklin County. Women must take all four courses- these form the whole experience. Women who complete the program are then eligible for a free Serv-Safe course in Spanish or English! \nFood Preservation & Storage: Fridays\, 10-1:00 4/21 through 5/19  \nClick here for more information about the Project\, and other classes! \nFor more information or to apply to the program\, contact Christine at the Women’s Center at MCSM (413) 863-4804 x1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org\, or Donna at NELCWIT (413) 772-0871 x108 or email donna@nelcwit.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-garden-project-food-preservation-storage-class/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165349
CREATED:20170327T183131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T183149Z
UID:22941-1493217000-1493308800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Guided Mushroom Walks
DESCRIPTION:GUIDED MUSHROOM WALKS\nFranklin Permaculture Garden (260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst\, MA 01003)\nWednesday April 26th from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nOR\nThursday April 27th from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nJoin UMass Permaculture on a guided forest walk in search of mushrooms with mycologist\, John Michelotti of Catskill Fungi. Explore the identification\, uses\, and ecological functions of different fungi. They will be walking from the Franklin Permaculture Garden to a nearby forest. \nContact info@umasspermaculture.com for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/22941/
LOCATION:Franklin Permaculture Garden\, 260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst \, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UMass Permaculture":MAILTO:info@umasspermaculture.com
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