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UID:46129-1714903200-1714924800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Reconnect Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A day of practices to destress and stay centered amid uncertainty. In this restorative\, uplifting day in community with others\, you will experience and gain techniques for: reiki/energy healing\, forest meditation\, yoga and teas for nervous system health\, grounding and nourishing recipes. Facilitators are Nalini Goodial\, Ricky Baruc\, and Deb Habib. Fee includes all sessions\, lunchtime soup (resulting from a cooking lesson!) and a take home tea or spice pack. Sliding scale: $50 -$90. Pre-registration required\, space limited. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register. \nSunday May 5\, 10am to 4PM \nVisit Seeds of Solidarity’s website for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/reconnect-retreat/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T180313Z
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SUMMARY:Caretaker Farm: Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:What is soil? What defines the quality of soil? How do you determine the quality of your soil? How do you try to preserve and improve your soil? During the visit to Caretaker Farm we will discuss the importance of soil health for the sustainability of your farm. We will also tour the land and observe how our soil health fits into the environmental sustainability of the farm. \nCaretaker Farm is a 34-acre diversified farm that includes a 270 family vegetable CSA\, a bakery\, bees\, chickens\, pigs\, ponds\, pastures\, hills\, forest\, and a stream. Click here for more information. \nDate: Monday\, May 6\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA 01267
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/caretaker-farm-soil-health/
LOCATION:Caretaker Farm\, 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240227T133639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T133639Z
UID:46144-1715418000-1715428800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the new normal- power equipment and implements on the farm and homestead
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you confused on how to enter into the realm of tractors\, implements and power equipment? There are many time and labor saving pieces of equipment available lately and with rampant sticker shock everywhere\, how do you choose what to buy? \nFor those who have equipment already\, how do I maintain it? Can I repair it?  Should I repair it\, or bite the bullet and upgrade?  Interested in starting a new enterprise on the farm? What will I need? \nWe will discuss these and other subjects. I am a diesel mechanic\, certified welder and farmer with 40 years of experience with agricultural and construction equipment. You’ll have access to insights and experience that will help you confidently delve into the world of power equipment\, implements and tractors. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024\n9am-12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice: $50 – $100 sliding scale\nPresenter: Dave Petrovick with support from Jonathan Anderson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-the-new-normal-power-equipment-and-implements-on-the-farm-and-homestead/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240318T185752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T185752Z
UID:46343-1715878800-1715884200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Adaptive Gardening Series: Mill River Floods\, Past & Present
DESCRIPTION:On the 150th Anniversary of the Mill River Flood of 1874\, join local historian John Sinton and Smith College Botany professor Gaby Immerman\, co-founders of the Mill River Greenway Initiative\, for a presentation on the history and current state of Mill River floods and the relationship of flooding with the Grow Food Northampton Community Garden. More details coming soon! \nSliding scale\, $0-30\, limited space available. \nPlease register here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-adaptive-gardening-series-mill-river-floods-past-present/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden\, 140 Meadow St\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240515T182436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T182436Z
UID:46870-1716026400-1716040800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Just Roots Spring Festival and Seedling Sale
DESCRIPTION:This Spring celebration is free and open to the public and will feature live music\, cooking demonstrations and samples\, farm tours\, a free seed swap\, a raffle with prizes from local businesses\, children’s activities\, and free ice cream from Ice Cream Emergency. Seedlings for sale will include vegetables\, flowers\, culinary and medicinal herbs\, native pollinators\, and more from Just Roots\, MXED GREENS\, Turtle Bend Farm\, Checkerspot Farm\, Sage Green Botanicals\, People’s Medicine Project\, Sawmill Herb Farm\, Foxtrot Farm\, and A Wing and A Prayer Nursery. \nSaturday\, May 18th\, 10am-2pm \nLocation: Just Roots\, 34 Glenbrook Drive Greenfield
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-spring-festival-and-seedling-sale/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240401T180545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T200831Z
UID:46475-1716220800-1716231600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Full Well Farm: Start-Up Costs
DESCRIPTION:In our visit\, we’ll talk about what went into getting our farm off the ground in 2018 and take a look at what resources we utilized to apply for grants and loans that made the last four seasons possible. We’ll also talk about our current business plan\, the benefits of growing high value crops like flowers and cut greens\, and our community partnerships that support our business and make local food more accessible. Click here for more information. \nFull Well Farm is a queer owned\, no-till farm in Adams owned and operated by Meg Bantle (they/she) and Laura Tupper-Palches (she/ her). They grow vegetables and cut flowers on an acre of land using a permanent bed system that focuses on soil health. They have a 65 family vegetable CSA\, a 15 person seasonal flower CSA\, and attend the North Adams Farmers Market. They prioritize accessibility to their produce by partnering with local non-profits\, and accepting HIP/SNAP\, and offering sliding-scale CSA pricing. \nDates: Monday\, May 20\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road Adams\, MA 01220
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/46475/
LOCATION:Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road\, Adams\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240227T204446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T204446Z
UID:46149-1716627600-1716638400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Starting Seeds and Seedlings
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWe will discuss how to maximize germination and getting seeds on their way to success for the season. Starting seeds later than we are used to in the greenhouse with only natural lighting and solar heating\, getting them in the ground with no “checking” of their growth\, use of seed inoculants\, transplant drenches\, and mulch when planting will all be discussed. Our “no cell” “no soil block” open tray system of greenhouse seed starting will be discussed also. We follow the biodynamic calendar when planting and will share our thoughts on that too. May 25 is a root day. \nFirst\, we will start some lettuce seeds in the greenhouse\, then repair to the field to plant some beet seeds and lettuce seedlings\, apply in row drenches\, and follow up with application of mulch. This will be a very hands-on workshop. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 25\, 2024\n9am – 12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice – $50 – $100 – sliding scale.\nPresenters – Clare Caldwell and Julie Rawson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/starting-seeds-and-seedlings/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240227T204713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T204713Z
UID:46151-1717232400-1717243200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Keeping the soil covered: tarps\, cover crops\, mulch
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWe aim for the highest possible fertility\, a no till scenario\, increased soil organic matter\, and high nutrient density\, disease and insect resistance\, and as few weeds as possible. At this workshop we will discuss our 10 years of no till\, a bit about our problems with this modality as they have evolved over the years\, and the solutions that we have implemented. Always a work in progress\, this fascinating journey is always full of new insights and observations. \nSpecifically\, we will show how we use cover crops pre\, post and during the season\, tarps throughout the farming year\, and myriad sources of mulch. We will demonstrate the use of our bale chopper\, mulch some broccoli with chopped straw or hay and leaves\, take down some cover crops and use a pre-plant soil drench for planting of tomatoes in the next 2-3 days. We will remove tarps from some of our sweet potato beds and prepare the beds for planting similar to the tomato beds. Finally\, we will undersow inoculated (with biocoat gold) crimson clover in our mulched collard beds and apply a transplant drench to the beds. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024\n9am-12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice – $50-$100 – sliding scale\nPresenters –Julie Rawson\, Elenore Alves\, Matthew Kornn
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/keeping-the-soil-covered-tarps-cover-crops-mulch/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240318T185418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T201544Z
UID:46339-1717236000-1717241400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Adaptive Gardening Series: Good Bug\, Bad Bug
DESCRIPTION:Learn the ins and outs of which insects live in our gardens\, why\, and how they affect our crops from Master Gardener Ken Conway! \nFree \nPlease Register here 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-adaptive-gardening-series-good-bug-bad-bug/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden\, 140 Meadow St\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240411T182644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T152825Z
UID:46578-1717318800-1717329600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA's Farm Bike Tour: Pedal to Pasture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CISA’s first-ever guided farm tour by bike! \n \nPedal to Pasture is an immersive and engaging experience for all ages and levels of experience. Riders will be led through a guided tour of scenic roads and fields\, get an inside look at three local farms’ growing practices\, and hear farmers’ stories of the benefits and challenges of farming today in the Connecticut River Valley. \nWhen: Sunday\, June 2nd\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nArrive at Prospect Meadow Farm between 8:15-8:30 for a bike safety check and route overview with our guides. \nCost: sliding scale\, $75-$150 adults; $40 kids. Proceeds benefit CISA’s mission of building a better local food system in western Massachusetts.\nWith two guided groups\, you can choose your preferred pace on this flat 12-mile loop ride. All levels and abilities are welcome\, as are e-bikes and pedal-assist bikes. Each group will enjoy two 30-minute stops for tours of two vegetable farms\, plus a tour at our start/finish location\, Prospect Meadow Farm. \nYou’ll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch and a refreshing Crooked Stick popsicle after the ride. \nWeather and cancellation policy: This event will happen rain or shine though if riding conditions are unsafe\, we will cancel. Registration fees will carry over to next year’s tour. \nSpace is limited\, so pre-register today!  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisas-farm-bike-tour-pedal-to-pasture/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240401T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T180956Z
UID:46479-1717430400-1717441200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Off The Shelf Farm: Scaling Pastured Poultry on Leased Land
DESCRIPTION:Off the Shelf Farm started in 2018 with 750 hens\, 150 broiler chickens and 13 lambs with a hand shake lease for 30 acres and no infrastructure. In 2024 the farm will support 2800 laying hens\, 4500 broiler chickens and 30 lambs all rotationally grazed on pasture. It will for the first time have a legal\, long-term lease on 80 acres and will be implementing a $500k grant-supported project to build winter chicken housing\, egg processing and cold storage space. We will talk about our process of scaling our business and “making it work” despite not owning a farm or having any long-term security. Click here for more information.  \nDate: Monday\, June 3\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: 200 North Plain Road\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/off-the-shelf-farm-scaling-pastured-poultry-on-leased-land/
LOCATION:Off The Shelf Farm\, 200 North Plain Road\, Great Barrington\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240606T141406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T150154Z
UID:47043-1718366400-1718370000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Lunch On Local
DESCRIPTION:Join Phil\, CISA staff\, and other CISA supporters to reflect on the challenges and lessons learned from last year’s events and discuss how this year is unfolding for our local farms. \nDate: Friday\, June 14th\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: CISA Office Conference Room and Zoom \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/june-2024-lunch-on-local/
LOCATION:CISA Conference Room or Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240227T204926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T204926Z
UID:46153-1718442000-1718452800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Carpentry
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nThere’s a time in every homesteader’s life when some carpentry is needed to build or repair something made of wood.  This workshop will provide a solid grounding in getting started. Very basic questions will be explored in a setting that requires no knowledge of woodworking. \nTopics will include: how to select the right lumber for your task\, how to measure it and cut it to size\, the options for fastening it together\, and making a good assembly.  Each topic will cover the tools needed\, with a demonstration of technique\, and how to avoid some common pitfalls.  Emphasis will be on hand tools where feasible. \nWhile in his 20s\, John Wilson was a carpenter for 10 years.  He worked on framing apartments\, finish work in condos\, a cabinet shop\, and built two houses.  He’s kept active in carpentry remodeling work in the intervening years\, and was part of the MHOF garage and chicken coop renovations the past two years.  He has always had an appreciation for tools and techniques. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024\n9am-12 with pot luck lunch\nPrice: $50-$100 – sliding scale\nPresenter: John Wilson\, with some help from Jack Kittredge and Danny LeBlanc
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/homestead-carpentry/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240522T175850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T175850Z
UID:46904-1718467200-1718474400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hope Fest 24
DESCRIPTION:A mini-music fest out on a beautiful lawn in beautiful Leyden (just north of Greenfield) to raise funds for Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) and The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Bring your picnic and enjoy the music of legendary guitarist John Sheldon\, traditional jazz and swing band The Catalytics\, and improvisational ensemble The Enchantivistis with John Sprague and Claire Dacey! Suggested donation: $10-$25. Kids 12 and under are free. \n174 Kately Hill Road\, Leyden\, MA\nRain Date: Sunday\, June 16th.\n\nBring your lawn chair and your picnic!\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hope-fest-24/
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240401T181259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T181259Z
UID:46482-1718640000-1718650800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cricket Creek Farm: Dairy Production\, Grazing\, and Processing
DESCRIPTION:Cricket Creek is a grass-based dairy farm managed by a small team of collaborators.  The entire farm is comprised of about 500 acres\, about 150 of which is hay fields\, just over 100 is pasture\, and the rest is wooded.  We are one of the oldest dairy farms in the region\, but infused with new life and energy.  Our primary activity is raising dairy cows for their good milk.  Our milking herd ranges between 35 and 40 lactating animals\, depending on the time of yea\,r and the entire dairy herd is about 80 animals including the dry cows and young stock.  We sell raw milk from our farm and the rest of our milk we make into artisanal cheese in our farmstead creamery; in 2017 we made about 47\,000 lbs of cheese.  We raise grass-fed beef and whey-fed pork.  We sell our goods through our farm store\, at local farmers markets\, and through various regional cheese shops\, food co-ops\, restaurants\, and other establishments.  Our mission is to produce nourishing food that honors our animals\, respects the land and feeds our community\, and to exemplify a sustainable model for small-farm viability. \nOur workshop will be an overview of running a small diversified dairy farm.  We will discuss rotational grazing\, dairy cow health issues\, our nurse cow system\, milking schedules\, farmstead cheese production\, raw milk and cheese marketing and sales.  We will talk about our systems for integrating other enterprises on the dairy farm.  We will share the challenges and successes financially turning around an old dairy farm and what it means to run a sustainable dairy operation.  Our current iteration of Cricket Creek is fairly new and we are relatively young farmers; we can give the perspective of a start-up business including the intricacies of getting well established and grounded with careful planning and record keeping. Click here for more information. \nDate: Monday\, June 17\, 4:00PM – 7:00PM \nLocation: Cricket Creek Farm\, 1255 Oblong Rd\, Williamstown\, MA 01267
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cricket-creek-farm-dairy-production-grazing-and-processing/
LOCATION:Cricket Creek Farm\, 1255 Oblong Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240524T143746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T174037Z
UID:46911-1718805600-1718812800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring into Summer at Making Food Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the last day of spring at the South Hadley Farmers’ Market\, at Buttery Brook Park. CISA will be there with a hyperlocal food event for families. All ages are welcome to play with food! Dave’s Natural Garden will be on hand with many varieties of peas for a scientific taste test. Love Leaf Farm will teach about growing peas and sunflowers shoots & give out samples. Enjoy strawberries from Sapowsky Farms. Tortilla & Tortellini\, tortoises from Flora & Fauna Farm\, will be available for visits and photos. This free event is all about tasting local food and meeting local farmers. Have fun with veggie props for a photo session. Parents\, pick up information on SNAP match & HIP. More fun still in the works! \n\nThe South Hadley Farmers’ Market is open for the season every Wednesday through October 2nd\, from 2-6PM at Buttery Brook Park\, 123 Willimanset Street\, South Hadley. They accept SNAP and WIC\, and offer a $10 SNAP match.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-into-summer-at-making-food-fun/
LOCATION:Buttery Brook Park\, 123 Willimansett St\,\, South Hadley\, 01075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240401T213125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T213125Z
UID:46495-1720454400-1720465200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Student Farm: Approaches to Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:In our visit\, we will tour the Agricultural Learning Center and discuss the Student Farm’s approach to pest management. We will briefly discuss Integrated Pest Management\, its meaning\, and how it is applied on our farm. We will also discuss management roles on the farm\, specifically around the role of our IPM management role taken on every year by one of our interns. \nThe UMass Student Farm is truly a student-run farm.  Each season\, up to 15 undergraduate students participate in the cooperative planning and management of our 20-acre vegetable farm\, certified with Baystate Organics as well as the Real Organic Project. Our student farmers represent a variety of backgrounds and come from many departments on campus as well as from the other Five Colleges in which they receive college credit for their participation. The Student Farm has been under the direction of Amanda Brown since 2007 and has been managed by Jason Dragon since 2019. Our primary markets are UMass community members via a 100-plus member CSA\, the four UMass dining halls\, and student-run businesses on campus. Also\, the farm’s only off-campus sales come from working with and selling to four local Big Y supermarkets. \nDate: Monday\, July 8\, 4pm-7pm \nLocation: UMass Student Farm\, 911 North Pleasant St. Amherst\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-student-farm-approaches-to-pest-management/
LOCATION:UMass Student Farm\, 911 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240627T144943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T144943Z
UID:47195-1720528200-1720535400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun at The Farmers Market at Forest Park
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids! Come out to Forest Park for a summertime farmers’ market with all sorts of special activities! Kids can make a smoothie by pedaling a bike\, check out a summer cooking demo\, and taste a rainbow of locally grown fruits and veggies! Parents and caregivers welcome! \nCommunity Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is partnering with The Farmers Market at Forest Park and Homegrown Springfield for a summer celebration of local food\, local farms\, and local families on Tuesday\, July 9th\, from 12:30-2:30pm. This free event will be held at Forest Park in Springfield in the Cyr Arena parking lot\, close to the pool and splash pad. We will be in the Monkey House in the event of rain. \nHighlights include: \n\nMake a bike smoothie with Homegrown Springfield\nSummer cooking demonstration with local ingredients by Homegrown Springfield\nSummer Eats open lunch site\, distributing free nutritious meals to youth under 18\nBlueberry samples from Red Fire Farm\nUrban Farming with Gardening the Community\nWIC Mass Farmers Market Coupon Distribution\nUMass Nutrition Education Program\nSNAP\, Mass Health\, and Health Connector information for parents from Caring Health Center\n\nVersion 1.0.0 \nThis event will be held rain or shine. Both event and park admission are free for farmers’ market visitors. Enter the park using the main entrance\, 299 Sumner Avenue or the side entrance at 200 Trafton Road. The Farmers Market at Forest Park is open every Tuesday from 12:30-6pm. \nQuestions? Contact Lisa Goodrich at lisa@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100\, ext. 29. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mff24-at-forest-park/
LOCATION:The Farmers Market at Forest Park\, 299 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240702T051853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T052554Z
UID:47219-1720544400-1720551600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health & Compost Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin our hands-on gardening workshop focused on composting and soil health! Discover the art of creating nutrient-rich compost\, learn the secrets of maintaining healthy soil\, and understand how to boost your garden’s productivity naturally. Perfect for gardeners of all levels\, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and tips to cultivate a thriving\, sustainable garden. This is open to members and non-members of the PSS Community Garden. Light refreshments will be provided. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, July 9\, 5 – 7pm\nLocation: 1060 Pleasant Street\, Athol\, MA\, USA\nAges: 14+\nInstructors: Michelle Gilman & Emma Dooley (Farm School)\nPrerequisite: None!\nOptional: Bring garden gloves\, something to take notes with and a folding chair.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-health-compost-workshop/
LOCATION:LaunchSpace Pleasant Street School\, 1060 Pleasant Street\, Athol\, MA\, 01331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240702T052333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T052421Z
UID:47223-1720861200-1720875600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Build Picnic Tables for our Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin our woodshop stewards\, Laura and Neil as they guide a small group in building two picnic tables for the LaunchSpace Community Garden at Pleasant Street School. All levels are welcome and no carpentry experience is required\, as long as you are ready to keep your hands busy and learn new skills! \n\nDate: Saturday\, July 13 · 9am – 1pm\nLocation: 1060 Pleasant Street\, Athol\, MA\, USA\nAges: All ages welcome!\nInstructors: Laura Pepper and Neil Mack\nPrerequisite: None!\nCancellations and Refunds: Cancellations made three or more days prior to class will be happily refunded.\n\nPay It Forward: At LaunchSpace\, we want to ensure that all members of our community are able to access the workshops and classes we offer. For this reason\, we offer a Pay-It-Forward ticket giving the option for those purchasing tickets to contribute a bit more. Pay-It-Forward tickets support a scholarship for members of our community who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial barriers. \nAccess to Art Scholarship: We aim to have all our workshops accessible to all. If you are interested in a financial scholarship to attend this event\, let us know! 🎨✨ Apply here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/build-picnic-tables-for-our-community-garden/
LOCATION:LaunchSpace Pleasant Street School\, 1060 Pleasant Street\, Athol\, MA\, 01331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T114500
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240723T181337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T181648Z
UID:47421-1722078000-1722080700@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Family yoga class at Brookfield Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Brookfield Farm CSA member and registered yoga teacher Erin Schifferli for a playful family yoga class! Stand tall like a mountain\, fly like an eagle\, and fold forward like a clamshell\, together. Some interactive partner style poses will be offered for family members to explore teamwork and connection. All ages and experience levels are welcome to attend. Bring your yoga mats or a blanket and a water bottle. There is a suggested donation of $15-25 (any amount welcome\, no amount required) per family with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Brookfield Farm Food Access Fund. Send any questions to info@erinschifferli.com — no registration required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/family-yoga-class-at-brookfield-farm/
LOCATION:Brookfield Farm\, Hulst Rd\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Brookfield Farm":MAILTO:info@brookfieldfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240401T213405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T213405Z
UID:46494-1722268800-1722279600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Woven Roots Farm: Hand Scale Farming and Community Care
DESCRIPTION:Situated on 10 acres\, our farm has 2.5 acres in cultivation in a permanent bed\, hand-scale farming system. This system is managed by a dynamic team of 10 farmers that grow over 70 different crops throughout the year. Our produce\, herbs\, and flowers connect with over 250 families annually\, mostly through our low/no-cost solidarity share program. This visit will provide an overview of our farming practices and how our work has evolved over the last two decades in response to our community. \nWoven Roots Farm is a traditional\, hand-scale vegetable farm\, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program\, and education center located on unceded Mohican homelands in the so-called southern Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts. Through a deep relationship with the land and one another\, we commit to feeding\, educating\, and empowering our community members by co-creating equitable pathways to become healthier individuals\, ethical growers\, and caretakers of the earth and one another. \nWe celebrate that agriculture itself is rooted in the long-standing cultural practices within communities of Indigenous people\, people of color\, and immigrants. We acknowledge that the US was built on stolen land and that all US systems are built on the stolen labor of Black\, Indigenous\, Latinx\, Asian\, and other people of color. \nOur agricultural practices are centered in the ancestral ways of acknowledging nature as a part of us\, just as much as we are a part of nature. We recognize the interconnectedness of all life—soil\, plants\, microbes\, insects\, and animals. We embrace these connections and seek to enhance them\, not to disturb them. In direct opposition to colonized agriculture\, we move through a space of reciprocity that prioritizes our responsibility as land stewards and caregivers. Click here for more information. \nFarm Tour: Monday\, July 29 – 4PM-6PM  \nDiscussion and Potluck: Monday\, July 29\, 6PM – 7PM  \nLocation: WOVEN ROOTS FARM\, 12 McCarty Rd\, Tyringham\, MA 01264
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/woven-roots-farm-hand-scale-farming-and-community-care/
LOCATION:Woven Roots Farm\, 12 McCarty Road\, Tyringham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240722T173610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T181201Z
UID:47396-1723834800-1723840200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Heart Centered Kirtan!
DESCRIPTION:Join us either in person or via Facebook Live* to celebrate Libby’s birthday with a special Heart Centered Kirtan! Since 2013\, Heart Centered Kirtan has been offering kirtan throughout New England with our original call-and-response devotional music. Weaving Sanskrit and Buddhist mantras into a unique blend of modern Western musical styles\, Heart Centered Kirtans are meditative and uplifting experiences. \nYour mantra music guides will be: Libby Volckening (keys/vox)\, Ezra Landis (guitar)\, Thomas Matherly (bass)\, Owen Landis (percussion) – PLUS some very special guests. \n$20 suggested donation appreciated: let your heart guide you to offer whatever is right for you. Everyone is welcome including kids of all ages. \nJoin us either in person at Community Yoga in Greenfield or via Facebook Live. \nDonations will be gratefully accepted at the door (cash/check/PayPal/Venmo) and online via Heart Centered Kirtan’s website: https://heartcenteredkirtan.com/donate \nTen percent of proceeds will be donated to Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA)\, a locally-based organization that has been working for over 30 years to build a stronger\, more resilient\, and more just local food system. They envision a local food system where farms are viable\, working conditions are fair and just for owners and workers\, the environment is respected\, and locally grown food is available for all. For more info visit https://www.buylocalfood.org/ \n* To join us via Facebook Live (you don’t need a FB account to view)\, just click on this link around 7:00pm:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1188805675435465.\nClose any pop ups (and/or press ESC key) and enjoy! \nMasks are optional and welcome. ~ Please join us virtually if you have any symptoms\, such as cough\, fever\, etc. ~OR~ if you have had recent exposure to someone who has COVID or another contagious disease.\n.\nQuestions? Call 413-834-4524\, email heartcenteredkirtan@gmail.com\, or visit www.heartcenteredkirtan.com\n.\nHope to sing with you soon!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/heart-centered-kirtan/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240816T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T153323Z
UID:47723-1723885200-1726335000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sunflower Spiral Garden in Granby
DESCRIPTION:Walk the spiral path with beautiful sunflowers!\nOpen daily at Red Fire Farm in Granby\, it’s perfect for exploring\, sunflower selfies\, or just enjoying the flowering beauty of a late-summertime staple!\nVisitors are welcome during store hours (9-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9-4:30 p.m. on Sunday)Admission will be $8 per person for the general public (which includes 8 pick-your-own summer flower stems or 4 dahlias/sunflowers) and $5 for CSA members. Folks over 65 or under 5 receive free entry!\n\nPlease stop by the Granby store (7 Carver Street) to pay first\, get walking directions\, and have any other questions answered\, before heading out to the spiral. Do yourself a favor and also remember to wear shoes or boots suitable for walking outside as the path can be bumpy in spots.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sunflower-spiral-garden-in-granby/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240723T182755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T134313Z
UID:47430-1724347800-1725561000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Garden with Grow Food Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Kids in the Garden\nGFN Community Garden\nThursdays\, July 11 & 25\, August 8 & 22\n5:30 – 6:30 pm\n\nCome learn\, explore\, play\, and help out on our community farm! Kids ages 0 – 7 are invited to join us on the farm with their caregivers for an evening of exploratory play\, sensory engagement\, tasty snacks\, and seasonal storytime. Register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/kids-in-the-garden-with-grow-food-northampton/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden\, 140 Meadow St\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240723T184159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T194309Z
UID:47434-1724410800-1724414400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Botanical Gardens Family Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join the Berkshire Botanical Garden as they inspire curiosity about the natural world and promote a deeper connection to the Berkshire landscape through workshops\, demonstrations and hands-on experiences for the young and young-at-heart.\nEach hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is free with Garden admission. Visit BerkshireBotanical.org for more information.\n\nJuly 26: Rona LeventhalAugust 2: Jen LeahyAugust 9: Caterpillar LabAugust 16: Joy MarzoffAugust 23: Davis Bates\n\nImage: Berkshire Botanical Gardens
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-botanical-gardens-family-fridays/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Stockbridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240816T154002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T154002Z
UID:47727-1725102000-1725202800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Peach Fest at Apex Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Peaches are back and we couldn’t be more excited!Join Apex Farms for Peach Fest from 11am to 3pm on August 31st and September 1st. See below for different vendors each day!\n\nSaturday\, August 31st – PYO PEACHESCooking Demo with the Diva of Deliciousness\, Tinky Weisblat @11:00amPeach Recipe Contest @1:00pmWestern Mass Face Painting @10:00amCraft Vendors @10:00amLive Music | Brookside Project @11:30am-1pm\nFood by Caravan KitchenBrick & Feather BreweryMagnolia Bake ShoppePeach Cotton Candy by Steve& Our Mini Cider Donut Trailer!\n\nSunday\, September 1st – PYO PEACHESLive Music | Sean Eric Callaghan and Company Play the ’60s!Craft VendorsFood by Caravan KitchenElement Brewing Co.Stout Pigeon CoffeeOur Mini Cider Donut Trailer
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/peach-fest-at-apex-orchards/
LOCATION:Apex Orchards Farm Store\, 225 Peckville Road\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240813T182323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T195337Z
UID:47605-1725703200-1725717600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Rooted Flowers Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 7th for a delightful tour of Rooted Flowers Farm!\nYou’ll discover the art and science behind growing a diverse array of flower varieties from seed to harvest\, as owner Becky Sadlowski shares her journey of operating a successful flower farm business. \n\nActivities include: \n\nGuided tours of the Rooted Flower Farm and gardens\nPurchase a flowers to craft your own bouquet at the Flower Bar!\nFace painting for kids\n\nAutumn Mist Farm food truck be on site serving hotdogs\, hamburgers\, and their own kielbasa. Enjoy a free Crooked Stick pop at the end to complete your tour. \nTours begin at 10 am\, 11 am\, and noon. Choose your tour time upon registration.\nTickets: kids 3+ $10; Adults $25; Family of four $60. Ages 3 and under are free \n Sign up here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/rooted-flowers-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Rooted Flowers Farm\, 501 Shoemaker Lane\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240401T214031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T214031Z
UID:46501-1725897600-1725908400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Benefits and Pitfalls of Borrowed Land - Resource Sharing and Leasing Land for your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Molly Comstock\, formerly of Colfax Farm\, and now the new steward of Many Forks Farm\, has leased land four different times and locations during her farming career. We will tour the farm and have a brief discussion of the growing practices here and how they are tied to secure land access. We will then take a deeper dive into the benefits and pitfalls of leasing and owning land\, and the resources available. \nMany Forks Farm is a small\, diversified vegetable farm\, using low/no-till and organic practices to grow for direct-to-consumer enterprises including a CSA\, an annual plant sale\, a Stock Up winter storage vegetable sale\, and a farm stand.  Growing 75 different vegetables\, herbs\, flowers and berries for its local community\, the farm engages in a continuous process of building soil and biodiversity with the purpose of improving the health of the land\, the environment\, and all who eat the farm’s produce.  Many Forks is in its 13th season in 2024. Click here for more information. \nDate: Monday\, September 9\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: Many Forks Farm: 1360 River Rd\, Clarksburg\, MA 01247
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-benefits-and-pitfalls-of-borrowed-land-resource-sharing-and-leasing-land-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Many Forks Farm\, 1360 River Rd\, Clarksburg\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T190607
CREATED:20240813T140108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T150020Z
UID:47598-1726153200-1726160400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Diemand Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 12th for a tour of Diemand Farm! Learn how the family tends to their animals and processes their chickens and birds on-site. Along the way\, you’ll see chickens\, turkeys\, beef cattle\, miniature donkeys\, sheep\, and goats! \nYou’ll also discover how this family farm got started in 1936 and get an inside peek into their kitchen where they make delicious\, small-batch meals using their farm-raised meat and other local ingredients. \nLocation: Diemand Farm\, 126 Mormon Hollow Road\, Wendell\, MA \nDate: Thursday\, September 12th\, 3:00 – 5:00 pm \nCost: Sliding scale $10-$25 admission to go towards CISA’s programs and mission to build a just\, resilient\, and equitable local food system. \n\nSave your spot here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/diemand-farm-tour/
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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