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SUMMARY:Two Day Mushroom Cultivation Intensive
DESCRIPTION:This intensive will give you the skills to cultivate edible and medicinal mushrooms for home use or as a small commercial mushroom farmer.  You will learn the detailed step by step process of how to cultivate mushrooms\, from finding one in the wild through growing mycelium to fruiting mushrooms. We will explore different ways to make this process happen with varying levels of skills and tools needed. Participants will go home with the knowledge and materials to dive right into growing mushrooms. \nFocus of the two days: \nFungal biology and ecology. We will start with the different roles fungi play in the environment and what their life cycles look like. \nSterile technique and lab prep. Learn how to create a sterile environment and properly work in it. We will work with culturing from mushrooms via tissue cloning and from spores in the lab setting. \nPreparing and using different substrates for fruiting including wood\, straw\, and compost. \nCreating fruiting environments and initiating mushroom formation both inside and outside. \nUses of fungi beyond culinary\, including remediation and medicinal opportunities. \nHands on practice of the methods discussed and demonstrated for cultivating mushrooms. \nThe Intensive Includes: \nPrinted workbook outlining mushroom growing techniques\, vocab\, and resources \nFour meals throughout the workshop\, you worry about soaking in all the information we will provide local vegetarian meals and snacks throughout the 2 days. \nBring home an inoculated log\, straw tubes\, AND 2 mushroom cultures (shiitake and oyster) \nCamping space available on a 3 acre property in Amherst MA. \nDiscounted spawn\, we have Shiitake\, Oyster\, Maitake\, and Wine Cap \n\nVisit our website to register.  Registration is $175 before June 13th and $200 after.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/two-day-mushroom-cultivation-intensive/
LOCATION:125 Montague Road\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T175251Z
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SUMMARY:Strawberry Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to help us celebrate the arrival of the summer’s local growing season! Stop by to enjoy music from Swing Caravan\, a la carte picnic menu\, Austin Miller Awards ceremony and kid activities\, it is fun for the whole family. Featuring strawberry sundaes from Bart’s Homemade Ice Cream. Proceeds to benefit the Northampton Survival Center. \nOur shuttle bus will pick you up! 4:30-8:30 pm from the Walmart Plaza Parking Lot. Follow our directional signs. Join us June 18 5pm-8pm!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strawberry-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:River Valley Coop\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
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SUMMARY:Food For All Amherst Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:The Food For All Garden produces organically grown vegetables herbs and flowers for local relief organizations. In partnership with the Amherst Survival Center and Not Bread Alone we provide accessibility to healthy food as well as opportunity to connect with nature and learn garden basics. This year\, we are hosting VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS every other week on Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-12pm.  Join us for a volunteer day and help spread the word.  We’re located at 911 North Pleasant Street in Amherst. If you’d like to get involved or be added to our mailing list\, contact us: food4allamherst@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-for-all-amherst-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:UMass Agricultural Learning Center\, 911 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Beekeepers Association Field Day
DESCRIPTION:This year the MBA and county hosts\, the Franklin County Beekeepers Association\, are pleased to once again invite all beekeepers to our annual Field Day. We thank the staff at the UMass Agronomy Farm for their continued support of our event\, getting the farm ready and assisting us with the setup. This year continues our tradition of focusing on useful skills that help new and experienced beekeepers keep their bees healthy and productive. \nDo you want to know about the different beehives? We will have experts talking about the Top-bar hive\, the Warre Hive and the Slovenian hive. Are you still struggling to understand how to control Varroa mites and other honeybee diseases? We will have four presenters covering topics pertaining to colony health. We will also have a demonstration on using oxalic acid (now approved for mite control by the FDA in 2015)\, and a review of other treatments currently available from your bee supplier. Swarming\, making increases to your apiary\, and a discussion about pollinator plants\, or products you can make from wax\, propolis\, and honey will be repeated during the day. \nWho are the 2015 presenters: \n\nDick Connor (Sideliner; Red Barn Honey) –Feeders & Feeding\nDaniel Berry – Making Increases in the Bee yard\nKen Warchol (Mass Bee Inspector) – Reading the Hive\nAnita Deeley (Mass Bee Inspector) – Swarms & Swarming\nRoland Sevigny – Using the Double Screen\, or Snellgrove Board\nKristy Hemenway (Gold Star Bees) – Managing Top Bar Hives\nJared Fowler PhD – Plants and Pollinators\nMary Dwayne (EAS Master Beekeeper) – What the new beekeeper needs to look for in their hive\nEd Karle – Diagnosing Diseases in the Hive\nTony Lulec – Making Soap and other Products of the Hive\nLeslie Huston (EAS Master Beekeeper) – What to do after your hive swarms\nRichard Romanych – The Warre Hive\nRick Reault (MBA President) – Using Mite Treatments safely & effectively\nGreg Ker – Mite control using Oxalic Acid\nRoger Reid – How to safely move you beehive\nDan Conlon – Basics of Queen Rearing for the small Apiary.\n\nWe will likely add a few more presenters for June 20th. But this represents a great core of regional experts. \nRemember to thank the presenters. Everyone donates their time and expertise allowing us to keep this a free event\, and continue to include all beekeepers. If you are not currently a member of your county or state association\, please consider joining and supporting thier efforts to provide educational programs and encourage beekeeping in Massachusetts and New England. \nCoffee and pastries will be on sale in the morning during registration\, a BBQ lunch can be purchased on-line by downloading the form at www.Massbee.org and returning it to FCBA President Chris Wayne. A few extra tickets may be available for lunch\, but pre-orders are encouraged. Following lunch the ice cream trailer arrives. So no one should be hungry. \nWe ask that everyone sign in at the registration tent. The event is free of charge\, but we want to keep track of how many participants attend. Bring water to drink as it can get hot out in the open field. Wear a hat\, and bring a chair. The Ag farm is a beautiful location but does not have many comforts so bring what you might need. Porta-Jons will be on site. \nThe Field Day event is free\, but we do have a few expenses. To cover those expenses we sell raffle tickets for door prizes\, and Nucs. The drawing is at 1:30PM at the end of lunch – you need to be present to win. See Dave Thayer to purchase tickets – remember the money goes to cover those expenses paid for by MBA and the Franklin County Bee Association. \nMBA and Field Day T-shirts and merchandise will also be on sale. We have Betterbee\, Brushy Mt. and Mann Lake selling equipment – preorder to save shipping costs. Several local vendors will also be setting up to sell a variety of items. Bring your wallets and spend a little to keep this going as an annual event. \nSCHEDULE: A complete schedule will be posted on the www.Massbee.org   \n9 AM Registration: (continues throughout the day). \n9:30AM Welcome: Rick Reault – President of the Massachusetts Bee Association. \n9:45-10:45 Session #1 – Please wear protective clothing for live bee demonstrations. \n11:00 – 12:00 Session #2 \nLUNCH 12-1:30PM – You will need a ticket for lunch. There are several Subways nearby if you did not bring lunch. \n\nSmoker Contest 12:30 – See Ken Warchol to participate.\nMBA Business Meeting 1:00PM @ Beehives #3 – All County Presidents and Board of Directors should attend.\n\n1:30 – 2:30PM Session #3 \n2:45 – 3:45PM Session #4 \nCLEANUP 4:00 – 5:00PM – Please assist the cleanup crew by picking up trash\, stacking chairs\, and tables.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-beekeepers-association-field-day/
LOCATION:UMass Agronomy Farm\, River Road\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150521T210528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150521T210528Z
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SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm Strawberry Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the farm in Montague for a celebration of the strawberry during the peak of picking season! We grow at least nine varieties of strawberries\, each with their own unique flavor. This is a fantastic event for the whole family. Come in the afternoon to try a tasting of the many strawberry varieties\, enjoy some live music\, take the Walking Tour\, have fun at the Fairy House Building workshop\, and pick your own organic berries — we open the patch to the public for just this day! We’ll have strawberry shortcake and chocolate-dipped strawberries for sale\, as well as seasonal produce from the farm. If you don’t want to pick your own\, there will be quarts of strawberries for sale\, by the variety. \nSchedule for the Day: \n10 AM-5 PM One-Day-Only Public Pick Your Own for Organic Strawberries. \n2-5 PM Strawberry Varietal Tasting\, Home-made Strawberry Shortcake for Sale. \n2-3 PM Walking Tour of the farm’s new Interpretive Trail (by Mount Grace) \n2:30-5 PM Live music \n4-5:30 PM Fairy House Building \nTicketed Events:\n5:30-8 PM Cheese and Strawberry Opening Course\, Strawberry Soiree Feast in the Field; Live music. Order Dinner Tickets Here: http://redfirefarm.com/news/strawberrysoiree.html \nOur Feast in the Field is created by guest Chef Mary Reilly of Edible Pioneer Magazine\, featuring seasonal organic produce from our farm and local products from other area farms! \nMenu for Feast in the Field:\nFIRST COURSE\nBread and cheese\nStrawberry relish\nPickles \nSOUP\nSweet and sour rhubarb soup with green strawberries \nDINNER\nLettuces With fresh peas\, radishes\, and strawberries\nQuinoa-stuffed greens with spring carrot sauce\nVegetable fritters with early summer salsa\nKohlrabi slaw\nRoasted vegetable salad with garlic scape pesto \nDESSERT\nFresh strawberry pie with whipped cream \nWe hope to see you soon at 184 Meadow Rd.\, Montague!  For more information\, contact recipes@redfirefarm.com or call 413-467-7645.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farm-strawberry-soiree-2/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Montague\, 184 Meadow Road\, Montague\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150602T193944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150602T194259Z
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SUMMARY:Barstow's Longview Farm - Fields and Food Tour
DESCRIPTION:June is Dairy Month! In honor of Dairy Month and our commitment to educating the public about farming\, sustainability\, and healthy living\, join us every Saturday in June for targeted tours. Learn about what cows eat and how we plant and harvest it! We will also discuss the importance of land and open spaces. *also features the new robot milkers*
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barstows-longview-farm-fields-and-food-tour/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150602T203842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150604T164036Z
UID:14426-1434801600-1434819600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Warner Farm Strawberry Fest
DESCRIPTION:Come help us celebrate the start of a sweet summer at our 3rd annual Strawberry Fest! Featuring PYO strawberries\, delicious strawberry treats (shortcake! slushies!)\, games and activities for kids\, live music\, hay rides\, and the debut of our brand new pedal carts! It’s gonna be sweet!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/warner-farm-strawberry-fest/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150508T224302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T165531Z
UID:14150-1435138200-1435161600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Agricultural Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to come and take a guided tour through the farm to learn about current research projects at UMass. Professors and graduate students will be on hand to offer presentations on a variety of research topics. Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. Sunscreen and hats are recommended. There is no registration fee; however\, pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Lunch will be provided. \nCertified Crop Advisors will receive CEU credits: .5 credits for nutrient management and 2.5 credits for crop management. \nProjects will include but are not limited to:  \n\nCover Crops in Potato Production\nDual-Purpose Cover Crops for Fall Nutrient Capture and Additional Forage Production\nProduction of Quality Malt Barley in New England\nHardwood Biochar Amendment of Agricultural Soils\nGrowing Mustard as a Biofumigant Cover Crop\nEvaluation of Reduced Risk Pesticides for Cabbage Root Maggot Control\nEffect of Bee Disease on Hedgerow Plantings\n\nContact Kelly Kraemer at kkraemer@umass.edu or 413-545-5221 for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-agricultural-field-day-2/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150602T231046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150623T012325Z
UID:14475-1435147200-1435176000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barley Field Day
DESCRIPTION:UMass and Valley Malt join forces with area brewers to showcase true field-to-glass magic! View Barley Variety Trials and enjoy lunch and then take the party over to Valley Malt! \nNoon-4pm\nCenter for Agriculture\, Food & the Environment\n91 River Road\, South Deerfield\nGuided Tour & Talks\nFree Admission & Lunch\nMore info at www.ag.umass.edu \n5-8pm\nValley Malt\n27 Middle Street\, Hadley\nMalt House & Field Tours\nFood catered by Wheel House\nMusic by Acoustic Brew\nAn Assortment of Craft Beer\nAdmission $20 (includes food & drink)\nPurchase Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barley-field-day/
LOCATION:Valley Malt\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150629
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150303T191107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150626T184056Z
UID:13429-1435363200-1435535999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Lavender Festival
DESCRIPTION:For the past 11 years we have hosted the Lavender Festival during the last full weekend of June.\nA self-guided tour of Johnson Hill Farm. Experience walking the 11 circuit Lavender Labyrinth\, enjoy the Dove Release (weather permitting)\, shop local artisans and crafters\, and attend workshops & demonstrations. Free parking. No admission fee\, but please plan on supporting vendors. No pets this weekend.\nRain or Shine\n10am to 4 pm each day\nFor more information\, please visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-lavender-festival/
LOCATION:Johnson Hill Farm\, 51 Hog Hollow Road\, Buckland\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150317T170308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T194805Z
UID:13588-1435395600-1435406400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Livestock in your Backyard with Jessica van Steensburg
DESCRIPTION:In this community workshop you will be introduced to the techniques needed to raise your own pork and meat-chicken right in your back yard. Benefiting from the heritage hogs and slow-grow meat birds that find their home at the Greenfield Community Farm\, we will cover the basics of breed selection\, infrastructure needs\, nutrition and daily maintenance considerations as well as slaughter and butcher options. Please note\, this is an introductory level workshop which is not designed to go in-depth on any of the topics mentioned above but rather will cover best-practices that have been used over the years by the speaker herself. (This workshop will not cover laying chickens.) Please register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/livestock-in-your-backyard-with-jessica-van-steensburg/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150624T172356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150624T172422Z
UID:14876-1435399200-1435404600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Edible Wild Plant Walk - Simple Gifts Farm
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk at Simple Gifts Farm in North Amherst with edible plant (and weed) expert John Root to learn about finding “wild” food in our own backyards! Free workshop. More info about John Root available here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/14876/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150514T180950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150514T181619Z
UID:14231-1435399200-1435406400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Family Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Food Bank at Mountain View Farm in Easthampton for our summer series of Family Volunteer Days.  Bring your family (all ages welcome!) and help out on the farm—weeding\, planting\, or just exploring and playing! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get outside and give back to your community. Please RSVP to Molly at mollys@foodbankwma.org and plan to meet us at the farm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-family-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Mountain View Farm\, 393 East Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150602T231627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150602T231627Z
UID:14476-1435399200-1435417200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County 4-H Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 2015 Franklin County 4-H Fair showcases the continued achievements and skills that our 4-H and other youth have learned throughout the year. 4-H\, but also projects from Boy Scouts\, Girl Scouts\, school\, and other youth organizations are welcome. The Franklin County 4-H Fair is open to any youth who meet the age eligibility listed in the general rules. Youth under 8 years old as of 1/1/15 should check specific department rules.  Participating in the Franklin County 4-H Fair is a highlight in the lives of our 4-H’ers. During the fair\, they will create memories and make friendships that may last a lifetime. Congratulations to all of our 4-H’ers whose work will be recognized during the fair. And many thanks to our youth and adult volunteers and staff who contribute “To Make the Best Better”! Find more info here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-county-4-h-fair/
LOCATION:Heath Fairgrounds\, Colrain Stage Rd\, Heath\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150227T204158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T194920Z
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SUMMARY:Franklin Land Trust Farm & Garden Tour: Bug Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, June 27   \nJoin us for Franklin Land Trust‘s Farm & Garden Tour! The farm store will be open and complimentary samplings of the farm’s berry products will be available.  10% of the farm store’s sales of value added fruit products will go to Franklin Land Trust. There will be plants on sale. \n10AM\, 12PM\, 2PM: Walking Tours \nOwner & plantswoman Kate Kerivan will be doing personal walking tours of approximately one and one half hours each\, starting on the hour. We will start each tour at the farm’s front porch and visit the farm’s native blueberry and wildlife enhancement restoration projects\, Elderberry Allee\, an active beaver pond\, a portion of the woods’ trails\, high tunnel greenhouses\, and fruit and perennial plantings.  Throughout the day\, visitors can visit the farm store and have complimentary samples of many of our farm’s fruit products such as cordials\, syrups\, “shrubs” and conserves. \nThe south lawn at Bug Hill Farm \nTo reserve tickets\, visit the Franklin Land Trust website or download the registration form here. \nVisit our website for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-land-trust-farm-garden-tour-bug-hill-farm/
LOCATION:Bug Hill Farm\, Ashfield\, MA\, 01330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150602T194102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150602T194249Z
UID:14411-1435404600-1435413600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barstow's Longview Farm - Robotic Milker Tour
DESCRIPTION:June is Dairy Month! In honor of Dairy Month and our commitment to educating the public about farming\, sustainability\, and healthy living\, join us every Saturday in June for targeted tours. We have recently installed robotic milkers on our farm\, opening the doors to more cow and farmer freedom. See how this has changed the lives of our animals and learn how these robots work!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barstows-longview-farm-robotic-milker-tour/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150627T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150618T172338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T190140Z
UID:14751-1435408200-1435420800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Dairy Day at the Scoop
DESCRIPTION:June is national dairy month! Come down to the Gran-Val Scoop this Sunday from 12:30pm-4pm to celebrate and spend the afternoon with Richard & Mary Woodger. They own and operate Rockwood Dairy Farm\, a 300 cow dairy right here in Granville. They will be available to answer all of your questions about cows\, dairy farming & world famous Cabot dairy products! Scoop staff will also be on hand to talk with you about our homemade ice cream & to distribute activities for kids\, educational materials & recipes. Stop by the tent before you order your ice cream to sample our delcious mac & cheese and other dishes that will be available to purchase for lunch! And of course there will be plenty of Cabot cheddar cheese to sample! The weather should be beautiful so come down with the whole family and spend the day learning about and tasting delicious dairy products!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dairy-day-at-the-scoop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150120T183241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T195020Z
UID:13017-1435410000-1435417200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bee School\, Session 5 of 6: Summer Hive DIve
DESCRIPTION:Summer Hive Dive\nThis hive inspection will give participants the opportunity to examine a developing hive in it’s first year. We will examine how to expand a hive efficiently\, how to manage for optimal nectar collection\, and when to add supers. \nClick for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bee-school-session-5-of-6-summer-hive-dive/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150629T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150629T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150618T234947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150618T234947Z
UID:14819-1435597200-1435602600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Agriculture and Green Energy (SAGE) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:SAGE‘s Mission is to educate and train students and community members in sustainable agriculture\, renewable energy and energy efficiency. SAGE serves as a hub for professional development and community engagement. SAGE fosters active citizen participation in food and energy decision-making and production. The Time to Act is Now. \nSAGE students at GCC explore diverse approaches to sustainability through courses and experiential learning that bring together science and technology\, liberal arts and workforce development. \nSAGE students major in Farm and Food Systems or Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency and make a direct impact on their communities as they move into the workforce\, either upon leaving GCC or after graduating from a four-year institution. Students can study green building and landscape design; sustainable agriculture\, permaculture and food systems; and energy efficiency and renewable energy. \nLearn more about our SAGE Education Center at Greenfield Community College\, and our Farm & Food Systems and Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency programs and courses at these exciting information sessions!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainable-agriculture-and-green-energy-sage-information-session/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150617T184303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T184303Z
UID:14740-1435658400-1435665600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food For All Amherst Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:The Food For All Garden produces organically grown vegetables herbs and flowers for local relief organizations. In partnership with the Amherst Survival Center and Not Bread Alone we provide accessibility to healthy food as well as opportunity to connect with nature and learn garden basics. This year\, we are hosting VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS every other week on Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-12pm.  Join us for a volunteer day and help spread the word.  We’re located at 911 North Pleasant Street in Amherst. If you’d like to get involved or be added to our mailing list\, contact us: food4allamherst@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-for-all-amherst-volunteer-day-2/
LOCATION:UMass Agricultural Learning Center\, 911 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150629T234248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150629T234248Z
UID:14915-1435860000-1435867200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Simple Soap
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn to make simple soap from local farm ingredients.  For more information and to register\, visit the Taproot Commons website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-simple-soap/
LOCATION:Taproot Commons\, 11 Porter Hill Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150609T174806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150609T175043Z
UID:14531-1436086800-1436115600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Getting Started on the Land - Soil
DESCRIPTION:This is the first in a four-part class series on learning to live with the land. Do you want to live more fully with your land? Starting a small farm or homestead? Our class series is offered on our diverse\, working\, animal-powered farmstead. Teaching from our experience and with our living farm as the learning space: come see\, feel\, and experience what you need to get started in this four part series\nThis session focuses on soils- the foundation\, and the next primary layer: land-shaping  – keylines\, swales\, berms\, terraces\, stonewalls\, earthworks and heat sinks. \n\nAll 4 Classes located at Green Fire Farm and Vermont Biochar in Peacham VT.\n(West Danville by mail) \nAll 4 Classes run from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  –  \nSundays in July -5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th  2015\nFarm grown lunch included \nPre- registration required. Register online\, over the phone: 802-274-7826 \nor email: michael@vermontbiochar.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/getting-started-on-the-land-soil/
LOCATION:Green Fire Farm\, Peacham\, VT\, 05862
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150708T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150706T170154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150706T170154Z
UID:15022-1436371200-1436378400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Green Smoothies and Juicing
DESCRIPTION:Danielle Dellaquila has a M.S. in Nutrition and a B.S. in Exercise Science.  Danielle is the owner of Eagle Vision Nutrition\, where she uses her combined knowledge of nutrition and exercise to help her clients attain ultimate health. \nDanielle’s latest passion is how diet influences intestinal health in terms of auto-immune disease\, weight control\, depression and intestinal distress. \nJuicing and making green smoothies is a great way to consume raw vegetables and obtain optimal amounts of nutrients from whole foods.  Vitamins and minerals from real\, whole foods are the best way to consume our nutrients.  They are most easily and readily absorbed.  Juicing and drinking green smoothies is also very cleansing to our bodies.  Join Danielle on Wednesday July 8 to learn how to make good use of the abundance of greens and other produce that your farm share has to offer.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-green-smoothies-and-juicing/
LOCATION:Mountain View Farm\, 393 East Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150713
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150623T222234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150623T222234Z
UID:14873-1436486400-1436745599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gran-Val Scoop 25th Anniversary Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate The Scoop’s 25th Anniversary with a weekend family activities! \nFriday July 10th: Evening\nFamily Movie Night under the stars!\nHow To Train Your Dragon! \nSaturday July 11th: All Day Long!\n• Hay Rides + Pony Rides\n• Face Painting\n• Get up close with the animals!\n• Artisan Food and Craft Fair\n• Photo Booth \nPlus\, a special ice cream competition with local eateries Tucker’s\, Peppermill Deli\, The Cambridge House and The Granville Store! Taste test their ice cream creations and help us pick our signature 25th Anniversary flavor! \nSunday July 12th: 6pm to 9pm\nThe Resurrection Airmen\nin the backyard\nBring your blankets and chairs and picnics and enjoy a fun night of music!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gran-val-scoop-25th-anniversary-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150601T172053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T172217Z
UID:14385-1436608800-1436616000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Summer Foraging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the basics of wildcrafting including: seasonal & lunar cycles\, ethics\, tools & equipment\, gratitude\, and ecology. Each workshop includes a long walk & visit with common plants that grow abundantly in Western Massachusetts. We discuss in detail: plant identification\, lore\, medicinal actions\, processing\, nutritional profiles\, botany and more! Students will become more confident and literate engaging with the green world in a respectful way. Informative handouts and a light\, wild food snack will be provided. \nThis workshop will be held three times through the growing season\, each featuring different wild edibles that can be found at different times. \nSign up for all three up front and save 15%. Add all three sessions to your cart and enter code FORAGE at checkout to register for full course at discounted rate.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/summer-foraging-workshop/
LOCATION:E. Flaherty Memorial Parking Lot\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150629T235457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150629T235839Z
UID:14917-1436608800-1436619600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Health Herbs: Garden to Tincture (and Infusion)
DESCRIPTION:Many easy-to-grow garden and wild plants can be used to improve your foundational health and natural defenses\, and to deal with common illnesses. The Home Health Herbs garden plan is a selection of cultivated and wild medicinal plants that offer healing. We’ll discuss the use of these plants\, and you will receive a chart detailing how they can be used\, and which you would be wise to include in your daily routine. Then we’ll dive into the garden\, respectfully harvesting herbs that are at their peak (weather willing). We will make tincture with the plants\, or will hang them to dry for winter use at the farm in infusions (strong teas that build our foundational health). Herbs as medicine work differently than medicines you get at the drug store. Your care and gratitude for the plant enhances your openness to it\, and its giving to you. The plant will give its life for you. Your task is to get to know each plant: its feel and smell and taste and needs. Visit our website to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-health-herbs-garden-to-tincture-and-infusion/
LOCATION:Taproot Commons\, 11 Porter Hill Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150602T194215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150602T194240Z
UID:14412-1436616000-1436626800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barstow's Longview Farm - Burger Fest
DESCRIPTION:Our largest and most anticipated annual event of the year!  This is the only day that we grill up Barstow’s Absolutely Local\, Absolutely Delicious\, farm raised burgers right at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery!  With a variety of burger specialties\, bring the whole family along with someone daring enough to try our infamous Burn Your Face Off Burger! \nFestivities will take place from noon to 3pm and will include wagon ride farm tours featuring our new robot milkers\, activities and crafts for kids\, farm machinery to explore with a parent\, and live music.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barstows-longview-farm-burger-fest/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150609T175017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150609T175017Z
UID:14535-1436691600-1436720400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Getting Started on the Land - Perennial Plantings and Biochar
DESCRIPTION:This is the second in a four-part class series on learning to live with the land. Do you want to live more fully with your land? Starting a small farm or homestead? Our class series is offered on our diverse\, working\, animal-powered farmstead. Teaching from our experience and with our living farm as the learning space: come see\, feel\, and experience what you need to get started in this four part series\nThis session focuses on perennial plantings\, and biochar: edible tree crops\, berries\, orchards and savannas.  Making and using biochar from small scale units – how to increase your fertility exponentially. \n\nAll 4 Classes located at Green Fire Farm and Vermont Biochar in Peacham VT.\n(West Danville by mail) \nAll 4 Classes run from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  –  \nSundays in July -5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th  2015\nFarm grown lunch included \nPre- registration required. Register online\, over the phone: 802-274-7826 \nor email: michael@vermontbiochar.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/getting-started-on-the-land-perennial-plantings-and-biochar/
LOCATION:Green Fire Farm\, Peacham\, VT\, 05862
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150706T165925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150706T165925Z
UID:15021-1436706000-1436713200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Raw Food Workshop with Dane Kuttler
DESCRIPTION:Our very own farm cook Dane Kuttler\, also of the Julia Poppins School of Cooking\, will be conducting a workshop on fun raw foods including: \n\nProtein-rich salads\nGazpacho\nLactofermenting\nInfused waters\n\nSamples provided\, kids welcome.  Free and open to the public
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/raw-food-workshop-with-dane-kuttler/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115119
CREATED:20150511T180713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150706T235920Z
UID:14166-1436810400-1436817600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Valley Time Trade 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: perennials\, annuals\, edibles\, seeds\, garden produce\, tools or any other garden related items.  Please arrive on time\, as each “trader” will describe their plants prior to swapping.  Sponsored by Valley Time Trade.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/valley-time-trade-plant-swap-3/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 210 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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