BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CISA - Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CISA - Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CISA - Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T123000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210111T184300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T184300Z UID:35563-1615024800-1615033800@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Insects: Pests and Pollinators a Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\nJoin Dr. Jaime Piñero to learn the basics of pest identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. \nThis workshop can be combined with the Four-Part Home Orchard Series  for a reduced price. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/insects-pests-and-pollinators-a-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T123000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210111T184553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T184553Z UID:35565-1615629600-1615638600@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Backyard Brambles a Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\n‘How-To’ and Virtual Clinic: this seminar will cover Planting\, Early Care\, Pruning\, Varieties and Diagnostics of brambles. \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/backyard-brambles-a-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T123000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210111T184741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T184741Z UID:35567-1616234400-1616243400@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Grafting - a Virtual Workshop* DESCRIPTION:Mass Aggie Seminars 2021\nMany people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting – they are not grown from seed. For horticultural enthusiasts\, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a workshop on “bench grafting” and “cleft grafting” of apple trees. Other grafting techniques will be discussed.  Proper tools and sharpening will not be included. All workshop participants will graft several apple trees to take home!* \nRegister online for any of the Mass Aggie seminars by clicking here.  Some workshops have limited space so registering online is more likely to ensure enrollment. \nIf you do not wish to register online\, you may print a registration form to mail. Click mass_aggie_mail_in.pdf\, and you will open a pdf version of the registration form. You can print this form\, select the seminars that you wish to attend\, and mail it with a check for the appropriate amount. \n* This year plant materials will be delivered to participants so they can remotely participate in this hands on workshop. Participants will need to provide thier own tools. For improved success\, be sure all blades are sharpened prior to use. We apologize but at this time we are only able to accommodate participants in Massachusetts as materials will be delivered/picked up in person. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fruit-tree-grafting-a-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T183000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210422T185912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T185912Z UID:36935-1619456400-1619461800@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Start a Food Biz Workshop DESCRIPTION:Start a Food Biz Workshop \nApril 26 | 5:00-6:30pm \nThis workshop is perfect for you if: \n\nyou are thinking about launching a food business and curious about what it takes\, OR\nyou are about to launch a food business and want to be prepared for the road ahead.\nRegister here URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/start-a-food-biz-workshop/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210422T190052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T190052Z UID:36937-1619546400-1619550000@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Employment Law Webinar for Restaurants & Other Foodservice Businesses DESCRIPTION:Employment Law Webinar for Restaurants & Other Foodservice Businesses \n“Can I Hire My Friends and Family? Beyond the Lemonade Stand: Employment Law & Why Formal Staffing Systems Matter” \nApril 27 | 6:00pm \nIn this webinar\, you will learn ways to formalize employment in your business\, as well as recommendations for working with lawyers on employment and other legal issues. \nRegister here URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/employment-law-webinar-for-restaurants-other-foodservice-businesses/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210505T181652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T181652Z UID:37018-1621411200-1621443600@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Valley Grows Day DESCRIPTION:May 19th – A Vital Day for Giving in Western Massachusetts: Valley Grows Day! \nLearn more and Give: www.valleygrows.org \nFood access and farm organizations across western Massachusetts have worked rapidly and tirelessly responding to the rising rates of food insecurity which have been exacerbated due to the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are disproportionately impacted\, including low income individuals and people of color. Show your support for farming and food justice in western Massachusetts by donating to local food access\, farming and food justice organizations working to ensure that the food we grow here\, reaches those most in need now! \nValley Grows Day is a collective effort among small\, community-based nonprofits throughout western Massachusetts that are working to grow just and sustainable food systems for our communities. Wednesday\, May 19th marks Valley Grows 2021\, a day of giving and unity. Participating organizations this year are: Just Roots in Greenfield; Grow Food Northampton\, Abundance Farm\, and Pioneer Valley Workers Center in Northampton; Gardening the Community and All Farmers in Springfield\, and Seeds of Solidarity in Orange. Across the diverse communities in our region\, these groups expand access to healthy local food for everyone\, and create opportunities for the next generation of urban and rural farmers. Valley Grows Day offers the community an opportunity to support the participating organizations as they move from pivoting to persisting in their critical food access work. \nValley Grows Background: \nTwo local community farm non-profits\, Just Roots and Grow Food Northampton\, teamed up in 2018 to create Valley Grows Day\, a new day of giving in the Pioneer Valley. Due to the impact of Covid-19\, Jessica O’Neill of Just Roots and Alisa Klein of Grow Food Northampton decided that now\, more than ever\, our local farm and food access organizations need to raise funds for the innovation and expansion of services needed to address growing food insecurity in our Valley. \n“What really excites me about this day of giving is the collaborative spirit Valley Grows Day delivers\,” said Jessica O’Neill\, Executive Director of Just Roots and co-founder of Valley Grows Day. “On a normal day there is already so much innovative and critical work happening around food\, land\, and access in western Massachusetts\, but in the wake of a persisting pandemic and rising food insecurity\, we are all even more pressed to ensure food and resources get to where it is needed most. This year we are focused on leveraging the dollars raised through Valley Grows Day to help the partnering organizations persist in their efforts to address the needs of their communities as we continue through the pandemic. When we work together\, we deepen our organizational relationships\, share resources\, broaden our reach and amplify our impact.” \nFAQ: \nWhy this group of partners? This third annual collaborative giving day unites and supports local organizations in Western MA that have a deep commitment to growing food\, addressing food access and insecurity\, fostering a strong connection to the land\, and building a more inclusive \nand sustainable food system. The participating organizations (see below) operate in both rural and urban communities to manifest their missions in diverse ways\, but have much in common. We all create fair and sustainable local food systems from farm to fork. Most of us grow food and all of us work to ensure this food is made accessible through distribution\, education and resources. \nWhat are the goals? Each organization has its own goal for Valley Grows Day that will be promoted on each partner’s page on the valleygrows.org website. Combined\, these total a collective goal for the day of $97\,900. \nWhat about matching money? Some organizations have match commitments from their own donors and business supporters. You can find that information on the participant’s giving page. Double your impact when you give! \nShould I give to the organizations I already support or to new ones? BOTH! All of us are counting on support from our regular donors\, but we encourage them to learn about and support the work of other participants. Even a small gift as a token of appreciation for the work will be meaningful! \nCan I give early? YES! While 2020 was a year of pivoting\, 2021 is about persisting. Valley Grows Day participating organizations are working diligently to address food access in the face of rising and alarming rates of food insecurity within our communities. We want to build as much excitement as possible and encourage you to give on May 19th. However\, if it’s more convenient for you to give in advance\, please simply indicate that your gift/s is/are intended to contribute to the Valley Grows Day initiative so that we can keep track of our overall progress. This can be done through each organization’s giving platform. \nAbout the Participating Organizations \nVisit ValleyGrows.org for details on each organization\, and the ways in which your Valley Gives donations will have impact.. \nJust Roots \nJust Roots is a women-led\, tenacious\, and equity focused organization with a goal to change the food system. Working closely with cross-sector food is medicine\, health & wellness\, housing and agricultural partners; local and national organizations; and legislators\, Just Roots leverages our progressive programming to create impact and inspire systems change. Perhaps best known as the organization that developed and operates the largest SNAP-enrolled\, low-income Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm share program in Massachusetts\, Just Roots has become a leader in the effort to include and engage all people in the local food economy and to develop integration between healthcare and local food access as a mechanism for driving equitable access to local food and better health outcomes\, saving healthcare and societal dollars. Just Roots empowers vibrant\, inclusive and sustainable farm and food economies in Massachusetts cultivating a culture of everyone’s farm to everyone’s table! www.justroots.org \nGardening the Community \nGardening The Community is a food justice organization engaged in youth development\, urban agriculture and sustainable living to build healthy and equitable communities. Healthy\, locally grown food has been even harder to access in Springfield as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact our food systems. GTC strives to grow the nutritious food our community needs and provide a safe outdoor space for young people to learn and grow\, while continuing to operate our Farm Store and subsidized farm share program as crucial components to increasing food security in our community. www.gtcspringfield.org \nGrow Food Northampton (GFN) Grow Food Northampton is building a just and sustainable local food system that nourishes our community and protects and enriches the earth. We do this by: providing access to land and nutritious local food; stewarding productive and sustainably-managed farmland on our Community Farm; building community and fostering meaningful involvement of community members around gardening\, farming\, and the creation of a just and sustainable local food system; and dismantling oppressive systems and structural inequities that act as barriers for any member of our community to participate in a culturally appropriate\, healthy\, and ecologically sustainable food system. www.growfoodnorthampton.org \nSeeds of Solidarity Education Center Seeds of Solidarity innovates programs that awaken the power among people of all ages–from toddlers to teens to people who are incarcerated– to Grow Food Everywhere to transform hunger to health\, and create resilient lives and communities. The organization is based in Orange\, MA\, on a solar-powered farm that uses ecological methods to regenerate soil\, restore climate\, and build community food resilience. Seeds of Solidarity is co-founder of the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival that they organize with their neighbors\, an event that ignites regional art\, agriculture and economy. www.seedsofsolidarity.org \nPioneer Valley Workers Center \nThe Pioneer Valley Workers’ Center builds power with low-wage and immigrant workers throughout Western Massachusetts. Together\, we organize to build community and win real change in the lives of working people. https://pvworkerscenter.org/ \nAbundance Farm \nAbundance Farm works to build a more generous\, just and sustainable world. We do this by offering earth-based\, community building experiences that integrate Jewish tradition\, regenerative agriculture and food justice. The Farm is a beautiful oasis where people of all ages\, faiths\, and backgrounds are drawn for physical\, emotional and spiritual nourishment. www.abundancefarm.org/ \nAll Farmers All Farmers is an organization working with refugee and immigrant farmers to build a food system organized and run by and for the community. Originally from Central & Eastern Africa and Central Asia\, the farmers already feed over 500 low-income families annually with produce that are part of their cultural diet\, as well as sustaining their families. www.allfarmers.world \nVisit www.valleygrows.org for more details. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/valley-grows-day/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210422T185425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T185425Z UID:36929-1623265200-1623272400@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Charlemont Forum Speaker Series on Regenerative Agriculture and Food Justice DESCRIPTION:CHARLEMONT FORUM GIVES FOCUS TO SOIL HEALTH\, FOOD JUSTICE AND NUTRITIONAL WELLNESS \n  \n (CHARLEMONT)    Forging links between the health of our nation’s soil\, having access to healthy food and its far-reaching nutritional impact will be the themes of the Charlemont Forum’s 2021 opening event on June 9th. \nExchanging perspectives on the issues will be Jeff Tkach\, Chief Impact Officer of the Pennsylvania-based Rodale Institute\, and Jessica O’Neill\, Executive Director of Just Roots\, a Franklin County organization focused on food access and food justice.  Hosting the program\, “Regenerative Agriculture\, Food Justice and Nutritional Outcomes” will be Mary Purdy\, a Seattle-based Integrative Eco-Dietician\, author\, and Adjunct Professor at Bastyr University. \n“Our conversation will center on the intersection of people\, planet and food\,” says Purdy. “We need to realize that the health of the individual\, the health of the environment and a just\, balanced agricultural system are all dependent on one another and will ultimately each benefit the other.” \n“Too often people mistake access to healthy food as being singularly defined as the physical receipt of food\,” adds O’Neill\, “and feel that the price of food is the main contributing factor to a lack of food access.  But affordability isn’t the only factor.   Transportation\, time constraints\, familiarity with local ingredients\, confidence in the kitchen and even access to a full service kitchen and basic utensils are all barriers that prevent food access\, contribute to poor health outcomes and keep food justice at bay.” \nSpeaking from the perspective of the Rodale Institute\, which founded the concept of organic farming in 1947\, Tkach explains that “regenerative agriculture is an organic process that creates a healthier soil.  By growing demand for organic food\, we will move away from chemical dependent  agriculture.   Organic farming produces a healthier food product.  Healthier food means healthier people.  It’s that simple!” \nThis Forum event will be carried on Zoom between 7 and 9 p.m. on June 9th.  Participants must register at https://fb.me/e/4aTNUH2QA or find the June 9th event on the Charlemont Forum Facebook page.  The webinar link will be sent out two weeks prior to the event. \nThis program is supported by the Cultural Councils of Amherst\, Ashfield\, Buckland\, Charlemont/Hawley\, Colrain\, Conway\, Goshen\, Heath\, Leyden\, Plainfield\, Rowe and Shelburne\, which are all supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/charlemont-forum-speaker-series-on-regenerative-agriculture-and-food-justice/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210713T172633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T172725Z UID:37554-1626825600-1627775999@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Greenhouse build for The Food Bank Farm DESCRIPTION:The new Food Bank Farm in Hadley is about to begin one of their biggest volunteer projects yet! They will be working with Sunnier Days Construction of Greenfield to lead a volunteer build of two greenhouses. The volunteer build will take place from July 21st through July 31st. \nVolunteers can sign up at this link. Volunteers do not need to have a background in building/construction to volunteer! \nBoth greenhouses will be used for educational purposes\, as well as to grow food that will be donated to the community! URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-greenhouse-build-for-the-food-bank-farm/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210805T122751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T202304Z UID:37741-1629648000-1629655200@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:17th Annual Harvest Supper Celebration - Greenfield DESCRIPTION:Join Stone Soup Café for the 17th Annual Harvest Supper Celebration on Sunday\, August 22\, 4-6pm on the Greenfield Town Common! The Harvest Supper is always FREE and open to everyone in the community. Swing by for delicious food\, music\, raffle items\, merchandise\, and a “Really Really Free Market.” People are encouraged to bring their own plates\, cups\, and utensils to cut down on the waste produced at the event. \nThis year the event will take place in-person\, with live music\, and places for people to sit and eat together. Last year’s Harvest Supper was a ‘to-go” format to accommodate the restrictions from the pandemic. To protect our community\, masks will still be strongly encouraged at this year’s event whenever possible. \nStone Soup is looking for over 100 volunteers to help make the supper a success. You can sign up for a volunteer shift on Stone Soup’s website: www.thestonesoupcafe.org. \nThe Harvest Supper is an annual event celebrating local food\, farms\, and community. Every August\, the town comes together to share the farmers’ bountiful harvest with the community. Farmers and talented chefs donate their time and produce to create an amazing meal that is served to 800+ people every year. \nThe Free Harvest Supper was started in 2005 by Juanita Nelson\, an ardent pacifist\, war tax resister\, civil rights activist\, and supporter of local\, organic agriculture. Nelson encouraged people to grow their own food and to support local farming as part of the local economy\, which she said was an expression of nonviolence. \nStone Soup Cafe is grateful to Hawks and Reed for helping to coordinate event logistics once again this year. Music will also be organized by Ben Goldsher of Hawks and Reed. We’re excited to collaborate with The People’s Pint\, Hope & Olive\, and other local restaurants in preparing the meal! \nFor more information about this year’s Harvest Supper Celebration\, email info@thestonesoupcafe.org\, call 413-422-0020\, or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StoneSoupGreenfield. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/17th-annual-harvest-supper-celebration-greenfield/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210908T181333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T181333Z UID:37968-1631361600-1631379600@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Garlic Saturday DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm in Orange\, MA is hosting five Garlic Saturdays Sept 11- Oct 9. \nStarting this Saturday for five consecutive dates (9/11\, 9/18\, 9/25\, Oct 2 and 9) from 12-5PM over 10 varieties of garlic seed packets plus culinary garlic and braids go on sale at Seeds of Solidarity\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange MA. Stop by and Get your Garlic plus other farm stand goodies! Farmers Deb and Ricky will be present on these dates with garlic growing tips\, and you can take a stroll to see our solar powered\, no-till farm using our new self-guided farm tour brochure. One can also purchase anytime from our farm stand starting then and while it lasts\, but on Garlic Saturdays we are here to welcome you and answer your growing questions. Plus\, there are a couple of fabulous pop up artists and guests scheduled for each Garlic Saturday!  Learn more about Garlic Saturdays\, varieties available\, and featured guests and activities at www.seedsofsolidarity.org.  We don’t do mail order or bulk sales. Please bring a mask to wear when entering the farm stand. Shop for your friends too! URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/garlic-saturday/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210908T181252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T155357Z UID:37966-1631966400-1631984400@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Garlic Saturday and Pop up Artist Marketplace DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm in Orange\, MA is hosting five Garlic Saturdays Sept 11- Oct 9. \nFor five consecutive Saturdays (9/11\, 9/18\, 9/25\, Oct 2 and 9) from 12-5PM over 10 varieties of garlic seed packets plus culinary garlic and braids go on sale at Seeds of Solidarity\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange MA. Stop by and Get your Garlic plus other farm stand goodies! Farmers Deb and Ricky will be present on these dates with garlic growing tips\, and you can take a stroll to see our solar powered\, no-till farm using our new self-guided farm tour brochure. One can also purchase anytime from our farm stand starting then and while it lasts\, but on Garlic Saturdays we are here to welcome you and answer your growing questions. Plus\, there are a couple of fabulous pop up artists and guests scheduled for each Garlic Saturday!  Learn more about Garlic Saturdays\, varieties available\, and featured guests and activities at www.seedsofsolidarity.org.  We don’t do mail order or bulk sales. Please bring a mask to wear when entering the farmstand. Shop for your friends too! \n\nPop up Artist Marketplace: On Saturday Sept 18th from 12-5PM  enjoy a Pop up Artist Marketplace at Forster Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, the site of and sponsored by the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival (the huge event remains on hiatus for 2021). This will be a spacious outdoor event at beautiful Forster Farm  with 15 fabulous artists. Nalini’s Kitchen of Quabbin Harvest is preparing fabulous lunch fare to purchase\, and Samara sparkling drinks (formerly Maple Mama) and Barts ice cream will be on site too. There will be an open mic on the small stage\, and fairy houses made by local children to explore. Admission and parking are free\, and people should bring their own chair and water.  www.garlicandarts.org gets you more info as does the festival facebook page\, including a map of local attractions in the North Quabbin region with ideas for hikes\, kayaking/canoeing\, and a visit to New Salem Orchards for hard and sweet cider to round out a great day! URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/garlic-saturday-and-pop-up-artist-marketplace/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210908T181400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T155616Z UID:37970-1632571200-1632589200@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Garlic Saturday DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm in Orange\, MA is hosting five Garlic Saturdays Sept 11- Oct 9. \nFor five consecutive Saturdays (9/11\, 9/18\, 9/25\, Oct 2 and 9) from 12-5PM over 10 varieties of garlic seed packets plus culinary garlic and braids go on sale at Seeds of Solidarity\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange MA. Stop by and Get your Garlic plus other farm stand goodies! Farmers Deb and Ricky will be present on these dates with garlic growing tips\, and you can take a stroll to see our solar powered\, no-till farm using our new self-guided farm tour brochure. One can also purchase anytime from our farm stand starting then and while it lasts\, but on Garlic Saturdays we are here to welcome you and answer your growing questions. Plus\, there are a couple of fabulous pop up artists and guests scheduled for each Garlic Saturday!  Learn more about Garlic Saturdays\, varieties available\, and featured guests and activities at www.seedsofsolidarity.org.  We don’t do mail order or bulk sales. Please bring a mask to wear when entering the farm stand. Shop for your friends too! URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/garlic-saturday-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T183000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210915T184316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T184316Z UID:38023-1633107600-1633113000@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Wild Grapes as a Healing and Resilient Food DESCRIPTION:Dive into the culinary and medicinal traditions of grape leaves- vertical\, abundant and on the edge- and make your own\, together.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nFoxtrot Herb Farm is a four-acre certified organic farm in Ashfield\, MA that specializes in growing vibrant\, high-quality plants. Together we will process wild grape leaves (or pie)- rich in iron\, vitamin C and tannins- and discuss the integration process of wild and healing foods into our daily lives. \n*An optional pre-gathering will be held at the farm on Saturday Sept 25 at noon to pre-harvest and pickle the leaves to account for potential autumn conditions.* \nPlease bring: \n\nA knife\nCutting board\nStuffing (recipe here)\nPie plate (optional\, possibly easier)\n\nClick here to register. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wild-grapes-as-a-healing-and-resilient-food/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210908T181432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T155530Z UID:37972-1633176000-1633194000@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Garlic Saturday DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm in Orange\, MA is hosting five Garlic Saturdays Sept 11- Oct 9. \nFor five consecutive Saturdays (9/11\, 9/18\, 9/25\, Oct 2 and 9) from 12-5PM over 10 varieties of garlic seed packets plus culinary garlic and braids go on sale at Seeds of Solidarity\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange MA. Stop by and Get your Garlic plus other farm stand goodies! Farmers Deb and Ricky will be present on these dates with garlic growing tips\, and you can take a stroll to see our solar powered\, no-till farm using our new self-guided farm tour brochure. One can also purchase anytime from our farm stand starting then and while it lasts\, but on Garlic Saturdays we are here to welcome you and answer your growing questions. Plus\, there are a couple of fabulous pop up artists and guests scheduled for each Garlic Saturday!  Learn more about Garlic Saturdays\, varieties available\, and featured guests and activities at www.seedsofsolidarity.org.  We don’t do mail order or bulk sales. Please bring a mask to wear when entering the farm stand. Shop for your friends too! URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/garlic-saturday-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210908T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T155436Z UID:37974-1633780800-1633798800@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Garlic Saturday DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm in Orange\, MA is hosting five Garlic Saturdays Sept 11- Oct 9. \nFor five consecutive Saturdays (9/11\, 9/18\, 9/25\, Oct 2 and 9) from 12-5PM over 10 varieties of garlic seed packets plus culinary garlic and braids go on sale at Seeds of Solidarity\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange MA. Stop by and Get your Garlic plus other farm stand goodies! Farmers Deb and Ricky will be present on these dates with garlic growing tips\, and you can take a stroll to see our solar powered\, no-till farm using our new self-guided farm tour brochure. One can also purchase anytime from our farm stand starting then and while it lasts\, but on Garlic Saturdays we are here to welcome you and answer your growing questions. Plus\, there are a couple of fabulous pop up artists and guests scheduled for each Garlic Saturday!  Learn more about Garlic Saturdays\, varieties available\, and featured guests and activities at www.seedsofsolidarity.org.  We don’t do mail order or bulk sales. Please bring a mask to wear when entering the farm stand. Shop for your friends too! URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/garlic-saturday-4/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210915T184536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T184536Z UID:38025-1634392800-1634403600@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Wheelview Farm Tour - Community Engagement Series DESCRIPTION:Come explore grass-fed beef in Western MA with this farm tour\, discussion and learning opportunity at Wheel-view Farm!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us on 350 acres of pasture and forest at Wheel-view farm for tour and conversation about the past\, present and future of rotationally grazed cattle in Western Massachusetts. Located in the hills of Franklin County\, this beautiful land produces some of the most delicious and well-grown livestock in the state\, as well as maple products\, pork\, apples\, timber and hay. We will observe the many lessons of John and Carolyn Wheeler and discuss how their practices can serve as a path forward to 30% regeneratively & bioregionally grown and consumed foods by 3030. Farm Museum tour and possible tractor ride to the top of the hill! \nDate and time\n\nSat\, October 16\, 2021 \n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT \nAdd to calendar \n\nLocation\n\n212 Reynolds Road \nShelburne Falls\, MA 01370 \nView Map \nClick here to register. \n\nRain date Sunday Oct 17 URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wheelview-farm-tour-community-engagement-series/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20210915T184707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T184707Z UID:38027-1634983200-1634994000@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Plant attunement with local "invasive" species - practicing communication\, curiosity and creativity with our local flora DESCRIPTION:Invasive species are a hot topic for conservationists\, farmers\, and residents. Spray the invasives? Eradicate? Celebrate? Cherish? WMRFS and Sage Green Botanicals would like to take the time to honor this complex relationship with humans and so called “invasive” species\, and slide into conversation with the plants on the edges of our landscapes. What are they trying to tell us? How may their presence inform our decision-making practices? Plant attunements allow us to approach our neighbors with creativity and curiosity. Join us as we ground into place\, engage with our hearts\, and practice the ever-evolving conversation of relationship! \nDate and time\n\nSat\, October 23\, 2021 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT \nAdd to calendar \n\nLocation\n\n95 Montague Road \nAmherst\, MA 01002 \nView Map \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-attunement-with-local-invasive-species-practicing-communication-curiosity-and-creativity-with-our-local-flora/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20211102T120403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T120403Z UID:38370-1636185600-1636304400@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:CiderDays DESCRIPTION:For this year’s CiderDays (27th Annual)\, we will be celebrating all things cider\, apples and orchards with the 2021 CiderDays Cider Trail\, featuring local orchards and cideries that you can drive to in the safety of your own car. Some venues on the trail will have special offerings. Check back often for new activities being offered. \nWe will not be hosting any in person workshops or Cider Salon this year but they will be back next year! \nSee you on the trail! \n\nClick here for more information. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ciderdays/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20211102T120112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T120112Z UID:38368-1636189200-1636297200@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Fiber Festival DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION AND NEW ENGLAND SHEEP & WOOL GROWERS ASSOCIATION\n\nSaturday\, November 6\, 2021 from 9AM – 5PM\nSunday\, November 7\, 2021 from 9AM – 3PM\n\nFiber enthusiasts are coming together at the Mallary Complex on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds for the annual Fiber Festival of New England to promote the use of wool and other natural fibers and related products to the general public!\n\nClick here for more information. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fiber-festival/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20211102T173747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T173803Z UID:38386-1636470000-1636477200@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:QuickBooks 4-Week Intensive DESCRIPTION:QuickBooks 4-Week Intensive\nInstructor: Julia Shanks Food Consulting \nWhen: November 9 thru December 7 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm CST \nVirtual classes begin Tuesday\, November 9 and meet online 2 hours each week \nCost: $15 for Illinois Farm Bureau members and $50 for non-members \nYou have questions about your business – whether its understanding how to be more profitable or knowing whether you can afford a piece of new equipment. Most answers to these questions can be found in your bookkeeping system. Take a deep dive into understanding your farm financials. This 4-week workshop is designed to help both established and beginning farmers plan for profit\, examine YOUR farm enterprises and better understand financial statements. In other words\, get the answers you need to better manage your business! URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/quickbooks-4-week-intensive/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220119T142721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T142721Z UID:39218-1642611600-1642618800@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Start a Food Biz Workshop DESCRIPTION:Start a Food Biz Workshop\nBEST FOR: Aspiring food entrepreneurs thinking about starting or about to launch their food business\nDATE: January 19\, 5-7pm EST (online)\nCOST: Free \n***On February 23\, we’re hosting this workshop in Spanish. Sign up here to attend.*** \nIn this two-hour workshop\, you will get an introduction to what it takes to launch your own food business. We will cover: \n\nRegulatory requirements for different types of food businesses\nConsiderations for starting a food truck\, catering\, or product company\nBest practices and resources for food safety\, packaging\, branding\, and more\nCreating a business plan\nCase studies of strong food companies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/start-a-food-biz-workshop-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220119T142626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T142626Z UID:39216-1642680000-1642683600@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Tour of CommonWealth Kitchen & Information Session (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Tour of CommonWealth Kitchen & Information Session\nBEST FOR: Food business owners in the Greater Boston area looking for a shared commercial kitchen\nDATE: January 20\, 12pm-1pm EST (online) \nCOST: Free \nCome hear what CommonWealth Kitchen has to offer small food businesses and take a virtual tour of our commercial kitchen space.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tour-of-commonwealth-kitchen-information-session-virtual/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220119T142859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T142859Z UID:39220-1642699800-1642703400@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Business Planning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Business Planning Workshop\nBEST FOR: For anyone planning to start a food business or businesses needing assistance with creating a business plan for our application\nDATE: January 20\, 5:30-6:30pm EST (online)\n\nCOST: Free In this workshop\, you will have an opportunity to craft the mission and vision of your food business and learn about the components of a business plan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/business-planning-workshop/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220119T142956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T142956Z UID:39222-1643131800-1643135400@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Entity Formation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Entity Formation Workshop\n\nBEST FOR: For anyone planning to start a food business\nDATE: January 25\, 5:30-6:30pm EST (online)\nCOST: Free \nWhen starting a food business (or really any business)\, it’s important to set up a separate legal structure for tax\, finance\, and insurance purposes. In this workshop\, you will learn about the pros and cons of different business structures\, like S-corporations\, B-corporations\, and LLCs\, and the implications of each one\, including liability\, taxation\, management\, control\, continuation of the business\, and raising capital.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/entity-formation-workshop/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220201T124215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T124215Z UID:39318-1644937200-1644944400@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Listening Session: on the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Listening Session to provide input for the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan. The purpose of the MA Farmland Action plan is to develop state level goals and recommendations for increasing farmland protection\, farmland access\, food security\, and the long-term economic and environmental viability of farms across all regions of the state. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is supporting the development of the plan\, and has engaged the UMass Donahue Institute to gather the input and recommendations from farmers\, advocates\, investors\, landowners\, land trusts\, agricultural technical assistance providers\, scientists\, public officials\, policy makers\, and other agricultural stakeholders. \nToward that end\, we hope you will attend one of two Listening Sessions to share your ideas and suggestions for strategies to be included in the Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan. Input from stakeholders like you are key to the successful development of a plan. \nThe Listening Sessions will be held via Zoom on: \n\nTuesday\, February 15 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm\nWednesday\, February 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm\n\nClick HERE to register for the Listening Sessions by February 14. The expanded link is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXZdpPS0TU2Mxv68t5TLlLNcyWU_DwSLdywklubEv-soIIyw/viewform?usp=sf_link. \nPlease share this email broadly with those within your network who you feel would be interested. We want to hear from as many stakeholders as possible. \nAfter you register\, you will receive information to join a Zoom meeting with a unique link and enhanced security settings. Please do not share this link with others. \nWe hope you can join. If you have questions please contact Sonia Bouvier\, Project Manager with UMass Donahue Institute. If you are unable to attend the session\, you may also submit written suggestions to: sbouvier@donahue.umass.edu. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/listening-session-on-the-development-of-the-ma-farmland-action-plan/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220201T124317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T124317Z UID:39320-1645032600-1645039800@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Listening Session on the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Listening Session to provide input for the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan. The purpose of the MA Farmland Action plan is to develop state level goals and recommendations for increasing farmland protection\, farmland access\, food security\, and the long-term economic and environmental viability of farms across all regions of the state. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is supporting the development of the plan\, and has engaged the UMass Donahue Institute to gather the input and recommendations from farmers\, advocates\, investors\, landowners\, land trusts\, agricultural technical assistance providers\, scientists\, public officials\, policy makers\, and other agricultural stakeholders. \nToward that end\, we hope you will attend one of two Listening Sessions to share your ideas and suggestions for strategies to be included in the Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan. Input from stakeholders like you are key to the successful development of a plan. \nThe Listening Sessions will be held via Zoom on: \n\nTuesday\, February 15 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm\nWednesday\, February 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm\n\nClick HERE to register for the Listening Sessions by February 14. The expanded link is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXZdpPS0TU2Mxv68t5TLlLNcyWU_DwSLdywklubEv-soIIyw/viewform?usp=sf_link. \nPlease share this email broadly with those within your network who you feel would be interested. We want to hear from as many stakeholders as possible. \nAfter you register\, you will receive information to join a Zoom meeting with a unique link and enhanced security settings. Please do not share this link with others. \nWe hope you can join. If you have questions please contact Sonia Bouvier\, Project Manager with UMass Donahue Institute. If you are unable to attend the session\, you may also submit written suggestions to: sbouvier@donahue.umass.edu. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/listening-session-on-the-development-of-the-ma-farmland-action-plan-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220113T153820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T153820Z UID:39127-1645948800-1645977600@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:2022 Agriculture & Food Conference DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 27th is SEMAP’s 15th Annual Agriculture & Food Conference! Farmers\, foodies\, and agricultural advocates alike are all welcome. Join us for 12 engaging workshops and panels with more than 20 speakers – farmer and academic experts from our region! \nWe are also excited to welcome our keynote speaker\, Ray Archuleta. Ray is a farmer\, soil scientist\, and the founder of the Soil Health Academy. \nWith over 30 years of experience in soil science at NRCS which led him across the entire country\, Ray is an expert on all things soil. Prior to that\, Ray served with the Peace Corps in Guatemala as a Livestock Specialist. After his retirement from the NRCS in 2017\, Ray founded Understanding Ag\, LLC\, and Soil Health Academy\, LLC\, to bring his soil teachings to a wider audience. Ray also owns and operates a 150-acre farm near Seymour\, Missouri along with his wife and family. \nTickets will be sold on a sliding scale and you should choose the level that makes sense for you; if cost is still a barrier\, scholarships will be available. Please email shickey@semaponline.org for more information. \nGet your ticket today! URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2022-agriculture-food-conference/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220112T181040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T181040Z UID:39120-1648540800-1648562400@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Local Food Trade Show of New England DESCRIPTION:Local Food Trade Show of New England \nMarch 29th from 8am-2pm \nThe 2022 Local Food Trade Show of New England is a dynamic virtual space for local food producers and buyers from across our region to connect. This year’s event offers the following opportunities to strengthen business relationships and together strengthen our regional food system: \n\n1-on-1 Consultations (8am): (Producers only) Schedule a meeting with area experts in marketing\, sales\, finance\, and legal issues\nEmerging Value-added Products Panel (9am): (Buyers only) See the region’s most promising new products resulting from SBN’s market-demand feasibility study.\nKeynote Speakers (10am): Hear from the leaders of New England Local Food Industry.\nNetworking Mixer (10:15am): Casually connect in targeted small group conversations.\nTrade Floor (11am): Producer’s showcase their products for buyers to browse\, visit their virtual booth\, and make new sales connections.\nWorking Lunch (12:15pm): Eaton your own or join our virtual lunch space to engage in casual conversation with colleagues.\nMatchmaking Meetings (12:45pm): SBN will schedule focused meetings between producers and buyers that best fit each other’s needs.\n\nFree admission is offered for sponsoring businesses and discounted rates for SBN Members.  If you are interested in learning more about the benefits we offer for financial or in-kind sponsorships\, or SBN Membership\, please email Greg Nicaise at greg@sbnmass.org. URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-food-trade-show-of-new-england/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220426T184204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T184446Z UID:39933-1651741200-1651752000@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Interrupting Racism Level 1 DESCRIPTION:Human In Common is excited to partner with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce to provide our Interrupting Racism Level 1 training. This training is a prerequisite to attend Interrupting Racism Levels 2-4. This two-day training will be held via Zoom on the following dates. Participants are required to attend both sessions. \n\nTuesday\, May 3rd; 9 am – 12 pm EST\nThursday\, May 5th; 9 am – 12 pm EST\n\n\nThis 6-hour training lays the foundation for a common understanding of the breadth and depth of racism and its impact on all aspects of society. Experiencing the History of Racism in the US Timeline in community increases awareness and commitment to racial equity. Activities and exercises address: \n\nCommunity Agreements for engaging in learning together\nHistory of Racism in the US Timeline\nUnpacking our personal histories of race and racism\nData on the material impact of racism today\nStereotypes\, prejudice & bias\nWhite privilege: using it for good\nIntersectionality and the complexity of racial experiences\nCultural humility\nLooking through the lens of diversity\, equity & inclusion\nLanguage for talking about race\, ethnicity and racism\nAntiracist vs non-racist\n\nHuman In Common’s Reparations policy: People of Color who would like to attend our antiracism trainings at no cost may email request to: info@humanincommon.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick next to register URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/interrupting-racism-level-1-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T165530 CREATED:20220426T184405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T184405Z UID:39937-1652790600-1652805000@www.buylocalfood.org SUMMARY:Ethical Upstander: Interrupting Sexual Harassment DESCRIPTION:Human In Common is excited to partner with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce to provide our Ethical Upstander Training: Interrupting Sexual Harassment & Violence. The event will be held IN-PERSON on Tuesday\, May 17th\, 2022; 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST at the Northampton Center for the Arts. \n\nThis training provides and overview of the breadth and depth of sexual harassment and violence\, and includes our Ethical Upstander© training. Participants will: \n\nDefine sexual harassment and assault and recognize their manifestations\nUnderstand the frequency\, scope and impact of sexual harassment & assault\nRecognize rape culture and its expressions and manifestations in the workplace\nRecognize how and why our culture engages in victim-blaming\nDemonstrate effective allyship with those who have been targeted\nUnderstand intersectionality and ways harassment impact specific social identity groups\nEngage in scenarios using our Ethical Upstander© toolkit\n\nClick next to register URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ethical-upstander-interrupting-sexual-harassment/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR