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SUMMARY:Stoneman Brewery at Champney's
DESCRIPTION:Join Stoneman Brewery at The Deerfield Inn with Valley Beer Trail … We brewed a 100% Valley Malt 100% Four Star Farms\, Inc. Hoppy ale specifically for the Deerfield Inn and bottled it in special 16 oz bottles so they will have this ale exclusively for a little while… Come on out and there will be a special menu to pair with our local beer… Cheers
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/stoneman-brewery-at-champneys/
LOCATION:Champney’s at the Deerfield Inn\, 81 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T203000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Livestock Buying 101
DESCRIPTION:It’s tough being new to livestock- and living things are fraught enough without choosing a good\, solid animal to begin with. As my neighbor Ron says\, “All livestock is dead stock.” Hopefully\, armed with some good information- you can get there on your own terms as much as possible. \n In this class we’ll discuss what you want to look for and specific questions to ask when buying cattle\, goats\, pigs\, and poultry. Proper vocabulary and terminology when referring to various types\, ages and genders of animals will also be clarified\, as this helps interactions with sellers go more smoothly (think about various cattle identifiers and descriptors alone: cow; heifer; calf; steer; bull; ox; short-bred; fresh; open; freemartin; dairy breeds vs. beef breeds etc.) \n We’ll visit with Taproot’s own farm animals (dairy cows and heifers\, working steers\, dairy goats\, pigs\, ducks\, chickens\, and turkeys) and view strengths and weaknesses. There will be ample time for discussion and specific questions. \n Visit the Taproot Commons website to register. \nNote: This is an introductory 101 class\, not a livestock “care” course. There will be a solid overview of each animal mentioned\, but we will not go into much depth. If you would like to see a specific animal all around care and housing course (such as “Raising Ducks”)- let us know\, and we’ll see if we can put one together for next season.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-livestock-buying-101/
LOCATION:Taproot Commons\, 11 Porter Hill Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T210000
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SUMMARY:Bourbon and Barbecue Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Chandler’s in Deerfield will be celebrating National Bourbon Heritage Month with a Bourbon & BBQ Dinner Buffet on Sept. 10 starting at 6 p.m. \nThe menu will include Monterey Jack burgers with bacon\, Bourbon\, and onion jam; grilled sirloin with a Bourbon and brown mustard glaze; maple Bourbon BBQ ribs and chicken; Bourbon-battered asparagus; Bourbon-spiked watermelon; and a maple-Bourbon-brown sugar bread pudding. \nThe cost is $35 per person plus tax and gratuity.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bourbon-and-barbecue-dinner/
LOCATION:Chandler’s Restaurant\, 25 Greenfield Road\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150914
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Felted Rugs for the Home with Chris White
DESCRIPTION:Go green and support New England farms! Chris White will lead a weekend workshop on how to felt a durable\, lasting rug for your home using selected wools from the Pioneer Valley and other small farms farther afield. We’ll be using beautiful\, rich\, hand-dyed wools and embellishments to decorate the background of natural sheep colors (brown\, white or gray). Materials fees will vary depending on the size of the rug and type of wool used (approx. $85 for a 3′ x 4′ embellished rug). Rugmaking is a very physical process and participants should plan accordingly. Discount registration is offered for two people who would like to participate in the class as a team – great for couples or for friends who need a special wedding gift for a mutual acquaintance! Please note that while no prior experience is required\, the workshop does require physical endurance. \nChris White is the owner of Magpie Designs Felting Studio and New England Felting Supply in western Massachusetts. After teaching for a number of years\, she now concentrates on a few national courses and gives workshops for guilds and other groups. Chris has been felting professionally since 2001 and has worked in a variety of techniques with internationally known feltmakers. Founder of the Northeast Feltmakers Guild\, she has also written about felt for various publications and served as guest curator for felt shows. She is the author of Uniquely Felt\, (Storey\, 2007). \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-felted-rugs-for-the-home-with-chris-white/
LOCATION:New England Felting Supply\, 84 Cottage Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T130000
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CREATED:20150630T170626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T170626Z
UID:14935-1442052000-1442062800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Traditional Vegetable Pickling - Garden to Storage Jar Using Only Salt
DESCRIPTION:Learn to preserve vegetables the way our great-grandmothers did\, with “lactic acid fermentation\,” (they called it “pickling.”) It is easy\, quick\, uses no vinegar (just salt)\, and requires no energy input beyond your chopping skills. The salt creates an environment for the friendly bacteria to grow that keeps vegetables from spoiling and increases the nutritional value of the veggies. The result is food that tastes slightly salty\, a little bit sour\, and wonderfully fresh. Traditional pickles have nearly disappeared since the advent of industrial food and but are making a comeback thanks\, in part\, to the work of Sandor Katz. I’ll tell you all about the health and storage benefits of pickles. Then we’ll make both a shredded cabbage “kraut-chi” and a brined root pickle with vegetables we will harvest from the Taproot Commons Farm garden (and that will become part of the farm’s stored winter foods). \nVisit the Taproot Commons website to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-traditional-vegetable-pickling-garden-to-storage-jar-using-only-salt/
LOCATION:Taproot Commons\, 11 Porter Hill Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150812T010618Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Identification\, Removal and Control Strategies for the Home Gardener
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Botanical Gardens Members $25; Nonmembers $30 \nGuided by Jack Sprano\, this class will explore common invasive plants that have seized our landscape\, with a focus on practical strategies for controlling these rampant beasts. Learn to identify common species\, understand their natural history with a focus on choosing appropriate control strategies to suit each homeowners needs.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/invasive-plant-identification-removal-and-control-strategies-for-the-home-gardener/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T150000
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CREATED:20150820T220404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150820T220432Z
UID:15855-1442059200-1442070000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grand Opening - Atkins Market in North Amherst Mill District
DESCRIPTION:Atkins Farm invites you\, in conjunction with the Mill District and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce\, to join us on Saturday\, September 12th\, 2015 for the Grand Opening Celebration of our satellite store at 113 Cowls Road\, North Amherst in the Mill District from noon-3pm \nA ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 1pm with the Atkins owners and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.  Food and beverage tastings will be provided by Atkins Market\, Maple Valley Ice Cream\, Mapleline Farm\, Ooma Tesoro’s Marinara\, Stonewall Kitchen\, Blue Seal Kielbasa\, Tea Guys\, and Rao’s Coffee! There will be free Apples and Atkins Spring Water (while supplies last)\,\, a raffle to benefit the Amherst Survival Center\, a local balloon animal artist\, and hula-hooping fun with Hoop Joy. Joan Holliday\, from WRSI – The River 93.9\, will have games\, fun prizes\, and giveaways from the radio station\, and anyone who comes dressed up as their favorite farm animal or fruit/vegetable will receive a free Famous Atkins Cider Donut (while supplies last). The Mill District will be hosting a Touch-A-Truck event for families\, horse-drawn wagon rides by Muddy Brook Farm\, and more! \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grand-opening-atkins-market-in-north-amherst-mill-district/
LOCATION:Atkins Farm Market in the Mill District\, 113 Cowls Road\, North Amherst\, 01059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150303T203844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150807T172904Z
UID:13443-1442059200-1442163600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Chilifest!
DESCRIPTION:The Kitchen Garden’s annual Chilifest is a weekend-long celebration of all things spicy on Saturday and Sunday\, Sept. 12 & 13 at Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main St.\, Sunderland. Sample dozens of exotic hot peppers grown on the farm in Sunderland and join thousands of spicy food lovers for a great lineup of bands\, fabulous food\, and local-ingredient beers. Chili cook-off on Saturday and hot sauce competition on Sunday\, plus chef demos\, local arts and crafts\, and children’s activities all weekend. Kitchen Garden’s farm-fresh sriracha is back by popular demand! $10 adults\, $5 kids age 5-12\, 4 & under free. For information and event schedule\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/chilifest-2/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150812T010753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150812T010753Z
UID:15582-1442066400-1442073600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Plants in for the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Botanical Gardens Members $25; Nonmembers $30 \nAt the end of the summer what do you do with all those special patio plants that you have slaved over for the summer months? This class will give gardeners tricks of the trade to protect their tender perennials\, house plants\, woody potted specimens and succulent collections and encourage them to thrive during the winter season. Our guide is Jenna O’Brien. Bring hand pruners.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bringing-plants-in-for-the-winter/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150908T175833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T181217Z
UID:16132-1442077200-1442088000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shared Harvest: Coming Together for Food and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Saturday\, September 12\, from 5-8pm at the barn for a cookout with us and our partners at Gardening the Community from Springfield. There is no charge\, but you can make a donation to GTC if you’d like. Bring friends and family\, eat some good food made with local meat\, veggies\, and bread\, listen to some good music\, and hang out by the fire (if it cools down…!) \nRSVP to help us know how much food to cook \nCheck out our newsletter this week for more information about the great work that GTC does! \nGood food\, music and company in solidarity with the work of Gardening the Community and Next Barn Over Farm. \nHear from Gardening the Community’s youth\, staff\, and board about their work for food justice and youth leadership in Springfield. Learn about the GTC EATS! Farm Share\, an innovative collaboration between GTC and Next Barn Over. \nTo become sustainable over the long term\, GTC needs to extend and deepen its network of support. Help us build bridges across the divides of our valley and create a more equitable food system. All donations raised will support GTC’s food justice and youth development work in Springfield. \nThis will be a kid-friendly event\, and we invite you to come even if you can’t stay for the whole time. Dinner will be an informal buffet\, followed by presentations\, discussion and music. Afterwards\, we’ll light a bonfire and roast up some s’mores. Feel free to bring family and friends –just please be sure to RSVP if at all possible so we are sure to have enough food! \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/16132/
LOCATION:Next Barn Over Farm\, 15 Lawrence Plain Rd.\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150912T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150911T001349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150911T001349Z
UID:16281-1442077200-1442089800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Harvest Dinner - Red Gate Farm
DESCRIPTION:Harvest Dinner is a yearly fall-farm-extravaganza and rollicking-good-time for our farm friends (and us too\, frankly). It’s farm-to-table delicious from cocktails to dessert! And the entertainment … that’s always a highlight of local musical talent that will keep everyone out of their seats on their feet! We keep the speeches short and the fun long until you are ready to say good night and head home under a starry sky. \nWe begin with a wine & cheese reception on the lawn before retiring to the big barn for a farm to table dinner served at 5:45pm. \nMusical performance by folk singer/songwriter\, Lui Collins. Performing\, writing and recording for over 40 years\, Lui has been earning international acclaim for her music. Her music ranges from original and traditional folk songs to bossa nova in the original Brazilian Portuguese. Lui has shared the stage with such folk-world notables as Tom Rush\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Stan Rogers. \nThe evening will also include raffles and a live auction for Red Sox and Celtics weekend getaway packages. \nTickets ($35 per person) are now available for purchase on-line or by calling the Farm Office at (413) 625-9503. \nTickets usually sell out\, and no tickets will be sold at the door.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-harvest-dinner-red-gate-farm/
LOCATION:Red Gate Farm\, 4 Norman Road\, Nuckland\, MA\, 01338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150908T164858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150909T180651Z
UID:16124-1442415600-1442426400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Apple Variety Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Taste the earlier season apple varieties and learn about the specific uses for each kind. Get recipes and tips for pies\, apple sauce\, and other fun ways to enjoy the wonderful fruits of fall. \nFree and open to the public!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/apple-variety-tasting/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150917T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150917T190000
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CREATED:20150916T194332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150916T194332Z
UID:16396-1442509200-1442516400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barstow's Burger Night!
DESCRIPTION:Burger Night\nThursday\, September 17\, 5pm – 7pm\nBurger Fest used to be the one day a year that we grilled up Barstow’s Absolutely Local\, Absolutely Delicious\, farm raised beef burgers to order! But we listened to what you had to say and we are leaving the grill out!\nThursday\, September 17 between 5pm and 7pm\, join the Barstow’s for a casual night of burgers and good company. Burger Night is BYOB so bring the beverage of your choice to relax with and enjoy a September evening.\nAt 7pm we will be taking a free ice cream wagon cruise around the farm. Loaded with beer and burgers\, this will be more of a ride\, less of a tour. Family friendly! \nThis Burger Night we will feature some of our SUPER SIDES as a substitution for fries.  Macaroni & Cheese\, Potato Salad\, Coleslaw\, and Chickpea Artichoke Salad to name a few.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barstows-burger-night/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150901T004409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T004409Z
UID:16056-1442599200-1442606400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Brewing Company Tour and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Tour at the Berkshire Brewing Company begins at 6\, followed by a four course dinner at Chandler’s Restaurant at 7. Enjoy the company of Master Brewer Gary Bogoff for a GREAT event featuring the Berkshire Brewing Company’s handcrafted ales. Price is $45 per person.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-brewing-company-tour-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Chandler’s Restaurant\, 25 Greenfield Road\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150812T010917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150812T010917Z
UID:15583-1442653200-1442678400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Horticultural Techniques Clinic: Perennial Bed Renovation
DESCRIPTION:Cost $195\nLearn from Brad Roeller\, horticultural techniques essential for the home gardener. This two-day\, hands-on clinic will focus on renovation of established and old perennial beds\, including how to read a planting plan. Techniques will include lifting and dividing perennials\, double-digging\, soil assessment\, application of compost and needed amendments into the lower soil profile and replanting the perennials according to the planting plan. Students will learn how to assess the growing conditions of the bed and determine what amendments should be added to insure optimal plant performance. This course also serves as a foundation for establishing new perennial beds. Tools and materials will be provided. (Limited to 12 students\, rain dates: September 20 & 27) Bring a bag lunch and dress for gardening.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/horticultural-techniques-clinic-perennial-bed-renovation/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150902T171949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T171949Z
UID:16093-1442656800-1442667600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Milking Goats
DESCRIPTION:Try your hand at milking our Alpine goats. Process the milk\, then make chevre in our farmhouse kitchen. Sample several versions of this cheese while we wait for the cheese at different stages. All materials and equipment used in the workshop will be supplied. Take home an equipment and materials list\, recipes\, and resource materials on raising goats\, goat and milking equipment\, and cheese making supplies. You will also take home the delicious chevre you made!\nTechniques learned in this class are adaptable to any type of milk source. Come learn a fun and useful skill that can help you along the road to self-sufficiency. \nThis program is strictly limited to 10 students. Sign up early!\nFee: $50/person\nContact: Valerie at 978-544-6083
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-milking-goats/
LOCATION:Walnut Hill Tracking and Nature Center\, 325 Walnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA\, 01364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150831T234307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T234307Z
UID:16036-1442656800-1442669400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Cheesemaking
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Cheese Making. We will learn beginning cheese making with soft cheese by making cottage cheese\, garlic cheese spread and goat cheese. This class will also include a discussion of equipment and supplies needed\, the basic chemistry of cheese making\, recipes and a cheese tasting. \nAges 15+ Cost is $40. per person You MUST register in advance by emailing beth@peacefrog.org This will hold your spot in class. Size is limited.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-cheesemaking/
LOCATION:The Sustainable Education Center\, 37 Thayer Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150303T220956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T201354Z
UID:13455-1442656800-1442678400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Honey Festival
DESCRIPTION:Warm Colors Apiary will once again hold its annual “Honey Festival”. Warm Colors has been hosting the Honey Festival for more than thirteen years; it is a celebration of the Honeybee and our native pollinators\, as well as an opportunity to recognize the many contributions beekeepers\, and their bees\, make to agriculture and the health of our environment. Bonita and Dan Conlon open their eighty-acre apiary to the public to enjoy its beauty and explore its wildlife habitat. The event is free and open to all who have an interest in bees and beekeeping. Talk with county beekeepers\, walk the Busy Bee nature trail\, sample this season’s honey\, Green River Ambrosia’s mead\, and purchase a honey ice cream cone made by Beth Cook (Flavors of Cooks Farm) with Warm Colors wildflower honey. Bring the family and a picnic\, stay for an hour or for the entire day. Honey\, beeswax candles and other products will be available for sale. This is a rain or shine event (no rain date).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-honey-festival-2/
LOCATION:Warm Colors Apiary\, 2 South Mill River Road\, South Deerfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150630T171029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150701T170414Z
UID:14936-1442656800-1442680200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Complete Steer Butchering
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to skin\, dress\, quarter and further butcher hoofed animals! In this workshop\, we’ll take apart a steer at Taproot Commons Farm\, learning about butchering\, charcuterie and anatomy as we transform a whole\, noble cousin of ours into food for us humans. All parts of the animal will be used\, including organ meats\, bones and blood and we will learn to use the sinew for string\, hooves for glue and how to prepare the hide. Folks will be expected to roll their sleeves and participate. We’ll roast some up there. All this will be done\, of course\, in the respectful and open hearted context of interdependence. \nDo students need to bring anything special?  – Clothes that can get messy and a sharp knife. \nVisit the Taproot Commons website to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-complete-steer-butchering/
LOCATION:Taproot Commons\, 11 Porter Hill Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150903T013008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150903T013008Z
UID:16104-1442664000-1442689200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Artifact Cider's First Anniversary Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to celebrate Artifact Cider Project’s first year of making locally sourced hard cider! \nThere will be 3 food trucks\, 4 bands\, lawn games\, and of course a full draft line of our ciders featuring an exclusive anniversary cider release\, only available on the 19th. \nThis is an all ages\, family friendly event with no cover charge\, but remember to bring your ID if you’re over 21 so we can serve you up some delicious cider. \nFeaturing food:\n– Wheelhouse Farm Truck\n– Holyoke Hummus Company\n– Velma’s Wicked Delicious Kettle Corn\n– Sidecar Bakery
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/artifact-ciders-first-anniversary-block-party/
LOCATION:250 Albany Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150921
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150911T173259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150911T173259Z
UID:16301-1442707200-1442793599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Boston Local Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Festival goers learn about the benefits of sustainably grown and produced food\, shop the market\, eat delicious local food\, participate in fun\, educational activities and exhibits\, engage with top local chefs and enjoy local music. Themed “Healthy Local Food for All”\, the festival connects Massachusetts and New England eaters of all backgrounds with the abundance of fresh\, nutritious local food choices available close to home. \nThe festival is a zero-waste event\, meaning we divert over 91% of our waste each year and we offset 100% of our energy use! All perishable items sold are made from locally sourced products. Best of all\, we bring this annual event to the community free of charge. So grab your reusable water bottles and bags and enjoy New England’s largest one day farmers market\, while celebrating “Healthy Local Food for All”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/boston-local-food-festival-2/
LOCATION:The Greenway\, Atlantic Avenue and Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicola Williams":MAILTO:nicola@thewilliamsagency.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150920T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150909T172819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150911T170611Z
UID:16175-1442746800-1442768400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Not! Bread Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our daily dose of local grain\, the bounty of this past year’s harvest\, and the planting of Equinox seeds. \nWonder Not! Long ago transcended plastic-wrapped “balloon” bread…  now we’re aiming to demystify The Safe & Affordable Food Labeling Act: is it really “SAFE”? \n-Not! \nThis is a lobby-led\, industry-written bill designed to pre-empt actual & accurate GMO identification in our food. \nWonder Not! Is about knowing what’s really in your food & who grows & prepares it: come meet the L’Etoile Family from Four Star Farms in Northfield who grow & mill ALL our local wheat\, rye\, spelt & corn flours. Other vendors will include: Red Fire Farm (veggies)\, Grace Hill Cheese\, Sage Farm (pork & flowers)\, Cranston Tree Farm (maple syrup)\, Devon’s Jams\, Wheelhouse Food Truck\, New City Brewery & Ellie’s Oils. \nLive music all day from strumming bakers & their friends: Snakepriest\, Great Smokey & Trevor Healy \nAt Noon sharp\, join our giant puppet parade powered by the fabulous Expandable Brass Band. March with us through downtown Northampton shaking your hips and handing out wheat seeds and bread bites for all\, followed by a winter wheat planting on our lawn. \nWonder Not! –what’s inside your food! \nWonder Not!-who grows your grain! \nWonder Not!-who bakes your biscuits!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wonder-not-bread-festival/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150817T165449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150817T165449Z
UID:15686-1442754000-1442761200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Cultivating Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Chris and Julia from Mycoterra Farm team up to teach basic DIY mushroom growing techniques.  They will provide an overview of the mushroom life-cycle and the basic ecology of saprophytic fungi.  The workshop will focus on mushroom log culture. It’s not too late to get logs inoculated this fall!  They will provide the materials and knowledge to get you started.  While you work on your log inoculations\, they will field your questions and present on a variety of other seasonally appropriate indoor and outdoor mushroom growing techniques. Go home with the inoculated log you make during class! Register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-cultivating-mushrooms/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150921T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150911T172353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150911T172353Z
UID:16299-1442826000-1442941200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wilder Hill Gardens’ September “end of season” sale
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URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wilder-hill-gardens-september-end-of-season-sale/
LOCATION:Wilder Hill Gardens\, 351 South Shirkshire Road\, Conway
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Lilian Jackman":MAILTO:lilianjackman@hotmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150511T180921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T201421Z
UID:14169-1442858400-1442865600@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-5/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 210 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150317T171036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T201546Z
UID:13591-1442944800-1442952000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fermented Foods - Health Benefits & Preparation Techniques with Brittany Nickerson
DESCRIPTION:The health of probiotic flora in the digestive system is important for the absorption of nutrients\, immune system function\, controlling inflammation\, mental/emotional well being and for preventing food allergies and skin conditions. Eating fermented foods is an excellent way to maintain and restore healthy probiotic gut flora. In anticipation of the upcoming growing season\, we will learn how to make a variety of different fermented foods from vegetables and some fruits!  Since fermentation is a natural means of food storage\, these traditional preparation techniques can also help support efforts to eat and enjoy local and regional foods throughout the year. Please register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fermented-foods-health-benefits-preparation-techniques-with-brittany-nickerson/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150923T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150923T191500
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150923T173614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150923T173614Z
UID:16455-1443028500-1443035700@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm Canning Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring some extra of your preserves to the Granby stand and swap with other people to try new things and diversify your pantry. All types of preserves and such are welcome. Salsas\, jams\, whole fruit preserves\, pickles\, chutneys–we’d love to see what you’ve made over the season!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/red-fire-farm-canning-swap/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150928
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150219T231207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T231301Z
UID:13309-1443052800-1443398399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The 2015 Draft Animal-Power Field Days
DESCRIPTION:The Draft Animal-Power Network grew out of the NEAPFD (the Northeast Animal-Power Field Days\, an event started by Carl Russell & Lisa McCrory) and the online forum and is an organization of 250+ members who share an interest and passion for draft animals as a viable source of power for their operation\, be it part-time\, full-time\, or an all-encompassing life style. \nThe 2015 Draft Animal-Power Field Days will be help at the Cummington Fairgrounds\, in Cummington\, MA on September 24-27. \nThe event will offer a number of highlights: \n\nIntensive workshops offered on Thursday will cover topics such as forestry\, training draft-animals\, introduction to oxen and teaching teamsters.\nEquipment demonstrations will feature manufacturers who specialize in animal-powered equipment as well as practical adaptations for equipment designed for tractors.\nEducational sessions featuring animal-power in the market garden: many organic producers see animal-power as a viable alternative to tractors.\nLogging and forestry folks will find a number of interesting topics\, discussions\, and demonstrations about animal-powered logging and positive impact forestry.\nThese workshops\, a foal raffle and many other demonstrations will attract a wide cross-section of animal-power supporters including farmers\, foresters\, gardeners\, general public & educational institutions who are looking for resources & connections with other like-minded people\, businesses and organizations.\n\nVisit www.animalpowerfielddays.org for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-2015-draft-animal-power-field-days/
LOCATION:Cummington Fairgrounds\, 97 Fairgrounds Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Langer":MAILTO:fielddays15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150812T011256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150812T011256Z
UID:15586-1443085200-1443103200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:An Insider’s Walk Through Olana:  Foreground\, Middleground\, and the Viewshed
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Botanical Gardens Members $35; Nonmembers $45\nJoin Olana’s Landscape Curator for a guided tour along Olana’s carriage roads\, followed by a tour of Olana’s main house and current exhibition\, River Crossings. The naturalistic landscape was fully designed by the famed artist Frederic Church around its 360-degree views. The tour will explore the history of Olana from the 19th century to the present day\, including efforts to restore the historic landscape and protect its spectacular viewshed. This program will blend horticulture\, landscape design\, art and history together for a spectacular autumn day at one of the Hudson Valley’s most beautiful sites. Following the program enjoy a picnic on the grounds. Our guide: Mark Prezorski is the Landscape Curator for The Olana Partnership. On-site time 10am-12:30pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/an-insiders-walk-through-olana-foreground-middleground-and-the-viewshed/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150924T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T104349
CREATED:20150916T215908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150916T215908Z
UID:16404-1443121200-1443130200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Lecture: Latino Migrants and Agriculture in Franklin County
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will explore some of the links between land and agricultural policies in Latin America and the U.S. through an examination of Latin American migration. Extensive interviews with farmers and workers in Franklin County were conducted as source material for this talk. Manuel Matos is a fourth year Ph.D. student in Sociology Department at UMass/Amherst. His work focuses on political sociology of land disputes between black communities and the states in Latin America. \nFree. Refreshments served.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/lecture-latino-migrants-and-agriculture-in-franklin-county/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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