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SUMMARY:Barstow’s & Cabot Creamery: A Circular Economy in Action
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 16\, 5pm-6pm\n\nBarstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery\n\nPresenter: Jed Davis\, Director of Sustainability\, Cabot Creamery and the Agri-Mark dairy cooperative\nHear about the Real Farm Power project and how stewardship on the farm\, sustainability in manufacturing\, and communication to consumers closes loops for renewable energy\, resource recovery and upcycling.\n\nJed grew up on a dairy farm in Central Massachusetts and has worked for Cabot since 1991\, the past 9 years in pursuit of Cabot’s sustainability goal of “Living within our means and ensuring the means to live.”  Jed and his wife and small “herd” of children live in Waterbury\, Vt.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barstows-cabot-creamery-a-circular-economy-in-action/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170617T150000
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SUMMARY:Permaculture Homestead Design: How to Assess and Plan your Sustainable Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Cost:\nNOFA/MOFGA Member – $54 General Public – $67 \n*add $5 for walk-ins \nDescription: \nThe work of building the dream homestead starts well before the first garden is dug or the greenhouse is built. Creating an efficient and flourishing home and garden\, one that yields abundantly but needs few inputs\, requires skillful planning. Each element must intelligently connect with every other element in the system. \nThis workshop\, led by permaculture designer\, author\, and teacher Jono Neiger\, will equip you with the design tools to make wise decisions on your current or future homestead. \nJono will discuss what you should look for (and look out for) when searching for land. We’ll explore how to read the land and think through where to site the home\, roads\, drainage\, productive zones\, and other important infrastructure. \nUsing Wildside Cottage and Gardens\, a ten-year-old homestead and community center\, as a model of sustainable design\, we’ll analyze different water\, food\, and home systems and how they connect with each other\, including greywater systems\, water catchments\, composting toilets\, root cellars\, and solar panels. \nAbout the Instructor: \nJono Neiger is a founding principle of Regenerative Design Group\, with over 28 years of professional experience in permaculture\, ecological land design\, site planning\, community development\, agroforestry\, land management\, conservation and restoration. Jono teaches widely around the Northeast and Southeast at colleges\, workshops\, and conferences on the topics of permaculture\, ecological design\, and sustainable water use. He holds a faculty position at the Conway School of Landscape Planning and Design\, and is the founding Board President of the Permaculture Association of the Northeast (PAN). He is the author of The Permaculture Promise. \nRegister Online Now or Mail In This Registration Form \nMore Info \nFor information on our refund and inclement weather policy\, click here. \nFor questions contact Dan Bensonoff\, education events organizer\, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/permaculture-homestead-design-how-to-assess-and-plan-your-sustainable-homestead/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 37 Fisher Place Road\, Conway\, MA\, 01341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170617T100000
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SUMMARY:Homesteading in a Time of Climate Change at Wildside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway\, MA. \nPresented by Jono Neiger and co-sponsored by the Northeast Organic Farmers Association \nJono is a senior practitioner of permaculture\, a principal of the Regenerative Design Group LLC\, a faculty member at the Conway School of Design\, and author of The Permaculture Promise (2016). Jono designed Wildside’s seven  gardens\, sited in seven distinct and appropriate microclimates. Cost for this workshop is higher through NOFA MA. \nThis workshop will run from 10 am to 3 pm\, with attendance limited to 25. Cost to NOFA/ MOFGA members is $54\, for the general public\, $67. \nTo register call 413-369-4616\, or email suebridge@wildsidegarden.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/homesteading-in-a-time-of-climate-change-at-wildside-gardens/
LOCATION:Wildside Gardens\, 37 Fisher Place Road\, Conway\, MA\, 01341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170617T200000
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SUMMARY:Red Fire Farm's Strawberry Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Rain or Shine! \nFamily Friendly! \nAfternoon Strawberry Tasting at the Farm – Free! \n2-5 pm on the farm at 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA \nCome to the farm in Granby for a celebration of the strawberry during the peak of picking season! We grow at least ten varieties of strawberries\, each with their own flavor.\nCome in the afternoon to try a tasting of the many strawberry varieties\, enjoy some live music\, take the Walking Tour\, have fun with kids activities\, and pick your own organic berries – open to the public! \nStrawberry shortcake for sale! Also\, quarts of our strawberries to take home! \nSchedule for the Day \nOpen to the Public\n10 AM-5 PM Public Pick Your Own for Organic Strawberries\n2-5 PM Strawberry Varietal Tasting\, Home-made Strawberry Shortcake for Sale. \n2-3 PM Walking Tour of the farm\n4-5:30 PM Kid’s Activities (TBA) \nTicketed Events\n5:30-6 PM Opening Course (included with dinner)\n6-8 PM Strawberry Feast in the Field \nStrawberry Feast in the Fields \nLater in the afternoon\, join a lovely meal in the farm fields. Chef Lauren Kendzierski of Chanterelle to Go\, maker of farm-based local food\, will be serving up a series of small-plates in a Soiree-style party atmosphere. Gather at 5:30 around the cheese fondu fountain\, small plates start at 6pm. Featuring seasonal organic produce from the farm and local products from other area farms! \nFor the loyal Soiree crowd: Dinner this year will be cocktail party style\, with passed small-plates. Tables for sitting to eat\, as well as lounges\, and places to mingle and mix. There shall be much soireeing! \nDinner Menu TBA: \nSome teasers… cheese fondu fountain\, pakora fritters with strawberry chutney\, a dessert food truck \nVegetarian\, Vegan and Gluten Free* options will be available\, please note your preferences at ticket purchase!\nLive music during dinner! \n*Dinner made in a facility that processes gluten-containing foods.\nDinner menu may change slightly based on crop availability.\n \n\nGet Dinner Tickets Now!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strawberry-soiree-at-red-fire-farm/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170617T143000
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SUMMARY:From Herd Health to the Individual Cow
DESCRIPTION:Free Wagon Ride Tour \nSaturday\, June 17 at 2:30pm \nTour begins at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery \nGuided by: Caroline Barstow\, DVM\, Hess McWilliams Veterinary Services\nFood production veterinarians have the special challenge of balancing the best health care for their patients\, making the business the animals are apart of profitable\, and upholding public health. Get an inside look at what a large animal veterinarian can do for the cows and their farmer. Start to understand how large animal veterinarians work with the farming industry to keep the food we consume safe while keeping the cows healthy. \nDr. Barstow graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 2010 and Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She works with large and small animals at two different locations\, Amherst and Chicopee.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/title-tbd-cow-comfort-antibiotics-perspective-of-a-large-animal-veterinarian/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T210000
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Farms Screening
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nMonday\, June 19\, 2017\, at 7:00 pm\nTriplex Cinema in Great Barrington\nA discussion with the filmmakers will follow the screening. \nTickets are $10 and can be purchased immediately prior to the event. or reserved in advance by calling 413.528.0041.\nTo learn more about this amazing film and the issues facing dairy farmers at forgottenfarms.org.\n \nFrom the film’s website: \n\n\n\n“Forgotten Farms examines class divides in our farm and food communities. Most people buy their food in supermarkets and don’t have a chance to meet their farmer\, as the bumper sticker recommends. But in more affluent communities\, farm-to-table restaurants\, farmer’s markets and CSAs are booming and the new farmers are celebrated.\nThere is another farmer who is left out of the local food celebration.\nNew England has lost over 10\,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years; fewer than 2\,000 farms remain. Collectively\, they tend 1.2 million acres of farmland and produce almost all of the milk consumed in New England. In our enthusiasm for the new food movement\, we often overlook the farmers at the foundation of the regional agricultural economy. Only 100 years ago\, New England produced most of its own food on 16 million acres of farmland. Climate change will demand that more of our food is grown closer to where we live. As we strive to revive local production\, we have much to learn from dairy farmers who have been managing most of the farmland and sustaining the farm economy all along. Through conversations with farmers and policy experts\, the film reconsiders the role of these vital but forgotten farmers.\nForgotten Farms gives us a glimpse into the past and a vision for a future regional food system. The documentary shows the cultural divide between the new food movement and traditional farming\, highlighting the need to examine differences\, develop mutual understanding\, and find common ground. A truly sustainable local food system that benefits everyone will rely on all of our farmers.”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forgotten-farms-screening/
LOCATION:Triplex Cinema\, 70 Railroad Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170620T180000
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SUMMARY:Conserving Farmland in the Pioneer Valley
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 20\, 5pm-6pm\n\nBarstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery\n\nPresenter: Lee Halasz\, MassLIFT-AmeriCorps Regional Conservation Coordinator\, Kestrel Land Trust\nThe number of people that call the Pioneer Valley home is growing\, but for many reasons it is critical to keep farmland in our community. Come and hear about how much farmland we have\, how much is already conserved\, and ways to conserve more farmland.\n\nLee has worked on various aspects of natural resource management with a variety of organizations (mostly in Australia)\, and is currently working to forward farmland conservation in the Pioneer Valley through Kestrel Land Trust and the Forever Farmland Initiative.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/conserving-farmland-in-the-pioneer-valley/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170530T185907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T185907Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Dairy and the Local Food Movement
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 21\, 5pm-6pm\n\nBarstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery\n\nPresenter: Claire Morenon\, Communications Manager at CISA\, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture\nDairy farms are vital to Massachusetts agriculture\, but most dairy farms haven’t benefited much from the increased interest in local food and farms that’s developed over the last couple of decades. Come learn why dairy farms are so important and about their unique challenges.\n\nClaire has been with CISA since 2006. She manages many of CISA’s communications efforts\, including the production of Locally Grown: Farm Products Guide. She oversees CISA’s Senior FarmShare program\, their winter farmers’ market work\, and co-chairs CISA’s Diversity Committee.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-dairy-and-the-local-food-movement/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170625T160000
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Lavender Festival
DESCRIPTION:Rain or Shine\nSaturday and Sunday\nJune 24 and 25\, 2017\nFrom 10am until 4pm each day \nLocal Artisans and Crafters will be here with their handmade work\, the doves will be released\, guests will wander the Labyrinth\, visit the antique cemetery\, the apple orchard\, shop the vendor tents and watch or participate in demonstrations. \nCome for an hour or spend the day.\nRelax\, Shop and Wander.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/14th-annual-lavender-festival/
LOCATION:Johnson Hill Farm\, 51 Hog Hollow Road\, Buckland\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Johnson Hill Farm":MAILTO:sandycardinal51@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170530T190055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T190055Z
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SUMMARY:Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery 9th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Free Wagon Ride Tour\n\nSaturday\, June 24 from noon – 3pm\n\nTours begin at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery\n\nGuided by: Denise Barstow\, Marketing and Education Manager\, Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery\nBarstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery opened its doors on June 30\, 2008.  The store has given the Barstow Family the opportunity to be a greater part of our neighborhood\, open our farm up for education through guided tours\, and have meaningful discussions about agriculture with our community.  Join us in celebrating 9 years in the bakery business and 211 years in the farming business!  We wouldn’t be here without your support – thank you!\n\nDenise graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2014 with a degree in Recreation Management and Policy.  After being a ski bum in Colorado and a trail guide in Glacier National Park\, Montana\, she realized what she really needs to be doing is talking to people about the most important thing we do for our bodies\, our social lives\, our planet\, and our sanity – food. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barstows-dairy-store-and-bakery-9th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170626T180000
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SUMMARY:Modern Farming means wearing many Hats\, Including Lobbyist
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 26\, 5pm-6pm\n\nBarstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery\n\nPresenters: Brad Mitchell\, Deputy Director\, Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation\, & Katelyn Parsons\, Director of Marketing and Membership\, Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation\nMassachusetts farmers in today’s legislative environment routinely need an organization\, like Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation\, to represent them on agricultural policy. Come to this event to hear MFBF staff discuss relevant issues that the organization is working to represent farmers on\, including a bill to help keep farms in farm families by establishing an ag inheritance tax value.\n\nBrad Mitchell has worked in the field of agricultural policy for more than 20 years. He represents MFBF on Beacon Hill and also spends much of his time helping members deal with conflicts with local and state regulators. He formerly held the positions of director of public affairs for Monsanto and director of regulatory services at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Katelyn Parsons raises awareness of the MFBF brand and develops strategies for County Farm Bureaus to recruit and retain members. She formerly worked at the U.S. Grains Council in Washington\, D.C\, as the Communications Manager.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/modern-farming-means-wearing-many-hats-including-lobbyist/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170530T190415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T190415Z
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SUMMARY:Water\, Energy and Food: How do they relate?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 28\, 5pm-6pm \nBarstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery \nPresenter: Niveen Ismail\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Smith College – Picker Engineering Program\nWater is a critical resource\, playing a leading role in food and energy production. Come learn about and discuss how water is used in food and energy production and novel ways to make the most of this resource through sustainability and reuse efforts. \nNiveen received her PhD in Environmental Engineering in 2015 from Stanford University and then joined the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College. She is broadly interested in water sustainability issues and is currently researching how to use natural systems to improve water quality and augment water supplies
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/water-energy-and-food-how-do-they-relate/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170630T183000
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CREATED:20170627T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T152738Z
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SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Chris Marano of Clearpath Herbals
DESCRIPTION:This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners\, teachers\, growers\, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! \nAre you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health care\, education\, services and products? \nCome sit for an hour in the newly finished stone amphitheater and stunning medicinal garden outside Hungry Ghost Bread\, surrounded by the beauty and grace of hundreds of medicinal plants. \nChris Marano\, of Clearpath Herbals\, will discuss his practice and experience as an herbalist over the course of over 25 years.\nClearpath Herbals  \nThis series and the medicinal garden & amphitheater is presented by Local Harmony\, a local non-profit dedicated to growing gardens\, the environment and community through cultivation and stewardship.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbalism-in-the-pioneer-valley-chris-marano-of-clearpath-herbals/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170701T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170525T160428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T160428Z
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SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Dinner at William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington
DESCRIPTION:Join in on a multi-course farm dinner with Wheelhouse Farm (Amherst) situated in the Bryant Homestead’s pastoral landscape. Enjoy breathtaking summer views of the Westfield River Valley as you feast on locally grown produce prepared by the talented chefs of Wheelhouse Farm. A celebration of Western Massachusetts’ agriculture\, history\, and culture! \nThis is in partnership with\, and hosted by\, Trustees of Reservations \nTickets purchased in advance HERE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-at-william-cullen-bryant-homestead-in-cummington/
LOCATION:William Cullen Bryant Homestead\, 207 Bryant Rd\, Cummington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170627T145938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T152949Z
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SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Susan Pincus of Sawmill Herb Farm
DESCRIPTION:This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners\, teachers\, growers\, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! \nAre you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health care\, education\, services and products? \nCome sit for an hour in the newly finished stone amphitheater and stunning medicinal garden outside Hungry Ghost Bread\, surrounded by the beauty and grace of hundreds of medicinal plants. \nSusan Pincus\, a pioneer in the CSA medicinal herb movement\, is owner-operator of Sawmill-Herb Farm in Florence. Friday\, July 7\, Susan will share her journey and vision\, why she chose to grow medicinal herbs and start an herb CSA\, as well as reflecting on what she has learned growing medicinal herbs in the Pioneer Valley and marketing them throughout the Northeast. \nSawmill Herb Farm \nThis series and the medicinal garden & amphitheater is presented by Local Harmony\, a local non-profit dedicated to growing gardens\, the environment and community through cultivation and stewardship.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbalism-in-the-pioneer-valley-susan-pincus-of-sawmill-herb-farm/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170709
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170530T191501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T191532Z
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SUMMARY:Burger Fest at Barstow's Farm
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 8\, 2017\n\nBurger Fest is the biggest event of the year at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery!  The day that we sell our Barstow’s Farm Raised Beef burgers made to order on the grill – with local cut potato french fries and side salads made right in the Bakery.  Old Country Road will provide live Bluegrass music noon-2pm.  Free Farm Tours run noon-3pm.  We will have activities for kids\, games for adults\, door prizes\, and a great lunch on your local dairy farm!\n\nBurgers will be served between 11am and close at 7pm.  Please feel welcome to bring your own adult beverages and consume responsibly.  Also\, (safe) lawn games are welcome!  This event is kid friendly\, family friendly\, and downright friendly!  Tell everyone!  We’ll see you at the farm!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/burger-fest/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170716
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Farming & Food Systems: A Summer Pre-College Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about where your food comes from? Or how your food gets to your plate? And where does the waste go afterwards? \nJoin one of the leading university Sustainable Food and Farming programs in the nation for an immersion in sustainability and food systems. In this one-week course\, students will gain hands-on experience in the local food system as well as comprehensive understanding of the U.S. Food System. This program will focus on three areas in our food system: sustainability and systems thinking\, social justice\, and agricultural leadership. \nWith a focus on sustainability\, students will explore and analyze inequities present in our food system using systems thinking tools like concept mapping and iceberg models. Students will simultaneously gain hands-on experience at local farms and work with UMass projects like the Student Farming Enterprise. We will immerse in both theory and practice of organic food production and discuss the role of community engagement in revitalizing our food system. \nFinally\, students will have an opportunity to articulate their personal relationships to food\, and lead each other in activities to deepen understanding of our personal actions and their impact our food system. We look forward to a fun and meaningful week together! \nSarah Berquist\, Lecturer and Advisor\, Stockbridge School of Agriculture. \nHigh school students entering 10th – 12th grade are invited to apply at www.umass.edu/summer/precollege. Commuter or residential options available.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainable-farming-food-systems-a-summer-pre-college-program/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170601T151837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T151837Z
UID:23752-1499605200-1499616000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Scything: A Newly-popular Practical Art at Wildside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway\, MA. \n\nPresented by Emmet Van Dreische \nEmmet owns a coppiced Christmas tree farm in Ashfield and spends the rest of the year editing scientific manuscripts\, scything people’s properties and teaching spoon carving. This year he will reprise two popular workshops\, the first on soil fertility and the second on how to use a scythe. \n\nWorkshop will be free of charge for Conway residents\, with a small fee for others. Workshop presenters will be offered expenses plus an honorarium. \nWorkshop is from 1:00 to 4:00 pm\, rain or shine\, suggested donation $10\, attendance limited to 12. \nTo register call 413-369-4616\, or email suebridge@wildsidegarden.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/scything-a-newly-popular-practical-art-at-wildside-gardens/
LOCATION:Wildside Gardens\, 37 Fisher Place Road\, Conway\, MA\, 01341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170622T203938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T203938Z
UID:24006-1499878800-1499887800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:How to Build a Healthy and Successful Food Business
DESCRIPTION:Business Planning for a Food Business: Anita Eliason\, MSBDC\nCreating a Value Added Food Product: Joanna Benoit\, WMFPC\nFood Industry Overview: Chef Bill Collins \nWednesday July 12\, 2017 \n5:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nTD Bank Conference Center\n441 Main Street\nSpringfield\, MA \nThanks to our Host and Food Sponsor\, TD Bank\, this workshop is FREE but Registration is required. \nRegister at: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/FranklinCountyCommunityDevelo/HealthyFoodBizFree.html
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-to-build-a-healthy-and-successful-food-business/
LOCATION:TD Bank Conference Center\, 441 Main St\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170627T150509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T153059Z
UID:24020-1500053400-1500057000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Emma Donnelly of Blue Dragon Apothecary
DESCRIPTION:This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners\, teachers\, growers\, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! \nAre you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health care\, education\, services and products? \nCome sit for an hour in the newly finished stone amphitheater and stunning medicinal garden outside Hungry Ghost Bread\, surrounded by the beauty and grace of hundreds of medicinal plants. \nBlue Dragon Apothecary \nThis series and the medicinal garden & amphitheater is presented by Local Harmony\, a local non-profit dedicated to growing gardens\, the environment and community through cultivation and stewardship.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbalism-in-the-pioneer-valley-emma-donnelly-of-blue-dragon-apothecary/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170706T175641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T180749Z
UID:24094-1500492600-1500498000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Series: A New England Food Vision
DESCRIPTION:Wright-Locke Farm’s SPEAKER SERIES \nIn the spirit of inspiring and facilitating conversation in a time where it is crucial that we stay informed about the world around us\, Wright-Locke Farm invites you to our 2017 Speaker Series. Join us monthly in our beautiful 1827 Barn\nfor an evening of discovery and discussion. Each presentation will begin at 7:30PM and allow for a follow-up Q & A session. Our Speaker Series is free and open to the public. We kindly ask you to RSVP by emailing kkneeland@wlfarm.org so we can save you a seat. \nA New England Food Vision: \nWhat can the Northeast accomplish by 2060? \nJuly 19th at 7:30 PM (Q&A to Follow) \nMolly Anderson\, one of the authors\, joins us to speak about how New England can meet half of its food needs by the year 2060 through repurposing land\, making changes in our diets to increase health\, and increasing the number of farmers in our region. The vision is ambitious\, but feasible with organized effort to change the narrative we tell ourselves about food\, publicize the business advantages of local food\, and revitalize democracy in our region. Molly will tell us what the Food Solutions New England network is doing to bring all this about. \nMolly Anderson is the William R. Kenan\, Jr.\, Professor of Food Studies at Middlebury College in Vermont\, where she teaches about hunger\, fixing food systems\, food sovereignty\, and sustainable food systems. She collaborates on action and planning food systems at the state\, national\, regional\, and international scales. She is a member of the Network Design Team of Food Solutions New England\, which promotes the New England Food Vision. \nYou can learn more about the New England Food Vision here: \nhttp://www.foodsolutionsne.org/new-england-food-vision \nALSO: \nPlease join us for a tasty “Paper Plate” Supper at the farm before each event. Chef Mel Carden of for goodness sake foods will be dishing out her farm-inspired homestyle dinners at our Farm Stand starting at 6PM – please visit www.wlfarm.org/paper-plate/ for details on pricing and to reserve your meal.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/speakers-series-a-new-england-food-vision/
LOCATION:Wright-Locke Farm\, 78 Ridge St\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170721T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173555
CREATED:20170627T150855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T153152Z
UID:24024-1500658200-1500661800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Brittany Wood Nickerson of Thyme Herbal
DESCRIPTION:This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners\, teachers\, growers\, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! \nAre you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health care\, education\, services and products? \nCome sit for an hour in the newly finished stone amphitheater and stunning medicinal garden outside Hungry Ghost Bread\, surrounded by the beauty and grace of hundreds of medicinal plants. \nBrittany will discuss the medicinal benefits of a handful of culinary herbs and give examples of uses from her cookbook\, Recipes from The Herbalist’s Kitchen…. The home spice shelf is richly medicinal\, containing the potential for an entire home pharmacy of food and medicine. Brittany has blended her experience with herbal medicine into her personal and professional cooking for over ten years. Learn how incorporating culinary herbs into your everyday cooking can improve the health of mind\, body\, and spirit. \nThyme Herbal \nThis series and the medicinal garden & amphitheater is presented by Local Harmony\, a local non-profit dedicated to growing gardens\, the environment and community through cultivation and stewardship.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbalism-in-the-pioneer-valley-brittany-wood-nickerson-of-thyme-herbal/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173556
CREATED:20170711T191824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170711T191824Z
UID:24131-1500660000-1500667200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Play with Bay! Evening Wine Party on the Patio!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Plymouth Bay Winery for a delicious evening! Sample cranberry wine and several other varieties on the gorgeous patio overlooking Plymouth Bay. Taste turkey meatballs\, spreads\, dips\, and other snacks made with the Winery’s own wine jellies and sauces. All attendees will go home with a souvenir wine glass. \nWhen: Friday\, July 21\, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nWhere: Plymouth Bay Winery\, 114 Water St\, Plymouth\, MA 02360 \n$15 SEMAP Members\, $20 General Public \nRegister online at semaponline.org/wineparty
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/play-with-bay-evening-wine-party-on-the-patio/
LOCATION:Plymouth Bay Winery\, 114 Water St\, Plymouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173556
CREATED:20170622T183141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T183141Z
UID:23996-1500728400-1500735600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Probiotic Beverages Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you love the taste\, the health benefits\, or both\, brewing your own probiotic soft drinks at home is a fun\, delicious & cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet. This class will cover how to make kombucha\, water kefir & wild-fermented sodas at home. You will sample our homebrewed beverages and learn how to make your own\, hands-on. \nProbiotic Beverages is part of a 3 session fermentation course. If you’re intrigued by fermentation\, but don’t know where to start\, this is the course for you! Participants are welcome to take one or all classes in the course. Save 15% when you sign up for all three! Add all three classes to your cart and use code FERMENT at checkout. \nFermenting Vegetables – sauerkraut\, kimchi\, pickles\nCultured Dairy – yogurt\, kefir\, farmer’s cheese\nProbiotic Beverages – kombucha\, water kefir\, fermented soda\nTaught by Melody\, Co-Founder of Revival \nHeld at Cultivate & Bloom \n20 Hampton Court\, Suite 160\, Northampton
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/probiotic-beverages-workshop/
LOCATION:Cultivate & Bloom\, 20 Hampton Court\, Suite 160\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173556
CREATED:20170601T152228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T152228Z
UID:23755-1500814800-1500825600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Basket-weaving With Materials From the Land at Wildside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway\, MA. \nPresented by Mary Lauren Fraser \nMary\, now in her twenties\, grew up in the Valley\, and was home schooled.  An expert weaver of strong\, handsome baskets from willow\, Mary will offer hands-on instruction on basket-weaving for all levels:  materials\, design and on to the finished work of art. \nWorkshop will be free of charge for Conway residents\, with a small fee for others. Workshop presenters will be offered expenses plus an honorarium. \nWorkshop is from 1:00 to 4:00 pm\, rain or shine\, suggested donation $10\, attendance limited to 12. \nTo register call 413-369-4616\, or email suebridge@wildsidegarden.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/basket-weaving-with-materials-from-the-land-at-wildside-gardens/
LOCATION:Wildside Gardens\, 37 Fisher Place Road\, Conway\, MA\, 01341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173556
CREATED:20170525T161303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T181617Z
UID:23618-1500825600-1500836400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Dinner at Szawlowski Farm/Honey Pot Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join The Food Bank for a unique open-air dining experience by the banks of the Connecticut River as you gather around a shared table with culinary experts\, local farmers and other Food Bank supporters.\nEvent Web Site: https://www.foodbankwma.org/events/farmtotable/\n \nThis family style\, multi-course dinner will be prepared by Wheelhouse Farm Truck & Catering\, featuring the day’s harvest from Honey Pot Farm\, Swazlowski Farm\, and other local growers. Enjoy an intimate evening of exceptional food with discussions highlighting volunteer opportunities available to you to make a positive impact in our community.\nThe Food Bank is proud of their longstanding relationship with area farmers\, who partner with The Food Bank to ensure that everyone has access to healthy food\, regardless of their circumstances. Last year\, one million of the ten million pounds distributed was grown right here in the Pioneer Valley by 28 local farms. \nAll proceeds from the event will benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Together\, with your support\, we can continue to cultivate these partnerships and put more fresh food on dinner tables across our region. \nSchedule \n4:00 PM – Arrive and gather.\n4:15 PM – Tour of Szawlowski Potato Farm.\n4:45 PM – Guests take their seats.\n5:00 PM – First course served and speaker.\n6:30 PM – Concludes formal part of event and guests gradually depart. \nMenu\n \nStarter Snack \n Bruscetta of summer squash and pesto with a variety of cherry tomatoes \nDrink \n Tulsi-lemon balm iced tea \nSalad \n Mixed baby greens with roasted carrots and fennel\, radish\, pumpkin seeds\, spiced yogurt dressing \nSide \n Israeli couscous with grilled summer vegetables\, feta\, lemon and herbs \n *Rice for gluten-free guests \nMain Course \n Grilled lamb kefta \n Summer vegetable risotto with pecorino and mint \nDessert \n Apple-raspberry-rhubarb crisp with vanilla ice cream \n*Please let us know well in advance if you have any food allergies\, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.\nAttire \nOutdoor casual with comfortable shoes.\nRain Policy \nShould there be inclement weather\, we will call with a rescheduled date. \n\nTickets purchased in advance HERE.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-at-szawlowski-farmhoney-pot-farm/
LOCATION:Szawlowski Farm\, 108 Main St\, Hatfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173556
CREATED:20170427T132530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T181934Z
UID:23327-1501063200-1501066800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beneficial Bugs Workshop at Nasami Farm
DESCRIPTION:Tour the greenhouses at Nasami Farm to see how common pests are successfully managed with biological controls—intentionally released insects\, mites\, nematodes\, and micro-organisms—instead of pesticides. Scout for some of these beneficial bugs and their prey. Learn about the grisly fate of an aphid that encounters a predatory wasp. Bring a hand lens and sun protection. \nWednesday\, July 26\, 2017\, 10-11 a.m.\nLocation: Nasami Farm Nursery\, Whately\, MA\nProgram Code: HOR2959\nInstructor: Kate Stafford\nFee: $13 (Member) / $16 (Nonmember)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beneficial-bugs-at-nasami-workshop/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170731
DTSTAMP:20260603T173556
CREATED:20170530T192623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T192623Z
UID:23718-1501113600-1501459199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:American Community Gardening Association 38th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:At Capitol Community College\, downtown Hartford\, CT\, July 27-30\, 2017. \nThe conference was last in New England 10 years ago!!\n\nThis year:\n\nLonger workshops on Thursday afternoon\nNetwork Reception at the elegant Society Room Thursday evening\nMark Winne\, national Food Policy Council consultant\, founder Hartford and Connecticut Food Policy Councils\nWorkshops covering cutting edge horticulture practices to community gardening start-up and sustainability to school/youth gardening curricula to innovative health and workplace programs\, and MORE\nFriday evening films at City Steam\nChoice of all-day Tour excursions to major community gardening and urban agriculture programs in Connecticut and Massachusetts\, including a bicycle tour option in Hartford\nSaturday evening Gala with silent auction and music\nSunday morning intensives\nNetworking\, networking\, and networking.\n\nHow Much:  $250 (members early) to $360 (non-member late) conference registration. Registration to start in May 2017.  Scholarship applications available in February. \nHotel options at Hartford Hilton\, Hartford Holiday Inn\, Residence Inn\, and Hartford Radisson\, starting at $104 plus taxes for a double room (See the “Where to Stay” tab for more information). \nEasy access via train or plane (Bradley airport). \nEarly registration ends JUNE 16. \n\nhttps://communitygarden.org/conference/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/american-community-gardening-association-38th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Capitol Community College\, 950 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170728T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173556
CREATED:20170627T151109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T151109Z
UID:24026-1501263000-1501266600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Speaker TBA
DESCRIPTION:This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners\, teachers\, growers\, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! \nAre you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health care\, education\, services and products? \nCome sit for an hour in the newly finished stone amphitheater and stunning medicinal garden outside Hungry Ghost Bread\, surrounded by the beauty and grace of hundreds of medicinal plants. \nThis series and the medicinal garden & amphitheater is presented by Local Harmony\, a local non-profit dedicated to growing gardens\, the environment and community through cultivation and stewardship.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbalism-in-the-pioneer-valley-speaker-tba/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170730
DTSTAMP:20260603T173556
CREATED:20170713T163123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T163123Z
UID:24152-1501286400-1501372799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:River Valley Ice Cream Ride
DESCRIPTION:Ice Cream Ride Registration is open!  \nRegister Here \nThe River Valley Ice Cream Ride blends the best of summertime fun – bikes\, gorgeous roads and ice cream.  And\, it supports Pioneer Valley organizations working to strengthen our communities\, build our agricultural economy and enhance biking in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts! \nWhether you’re a daily cyclist or only get your bike out a few times a year\, this ride has options for you.  It’s a great event to share with the whole family or with cyclists of varying abilities. One route features a scenic off-road bike path option that young families can enjoy. \nWe’re thrilled to have Bart’s Homemade as our ice cream partner for this event. Bart’s has been making delicious ice cream right here in the Connecticut River Valley since 1976.  The Bart’s truck will be on site at Unity Park and we’ll be scooping some of our favorite flavors at each rest stop. \nWhile some may disagree\, a diet of only ice cream is not the best health choice.  So\, we’ve engaged the chefs from The People’s Pint to prepare a summer-fresh lunch using the best local ingredients from valley farms and producers.  You’ll find delicious\, fresh-from-the-field foods on the table at Unity Park including another valley favorite\, Real Pickles\, our locally-delicious dill pickles. \nYou’ll also find great local sounds emanating from Unity Park with FlavaEvolution\, a truly unique jazz quartet. With just three horns and bass (no piano or drums) they are playing something altogether fresh in the Pioneer Valley\, creating a sound that crosses a chamber string ensemble with modern jazz\, 1970’s soul\, and beautiful balladry. \nAnd kids will love the face painters\, glitter tattoo artists\, balloon animals and other activities!  This is truly a family celebration of cycling\, summer and ice cream. \nThree routes to serve every cycling appetite: \n\nThe Kiddie Scoop Loop\, seven (7) miles along the Canal Side Rail Trail in beautiful Turners Falls\, MA.  See the Kiddie Scoop Loop\nThe Single Scoop Loop\, twenty five (25) miles through Connecticut River Valley towns of Montague\, Sunderland and Deerfield\, Massachusetts. See the Single Scoop Loop\nThe Double Scoop Loop\, fifty (50) miles which adds gorgeous riding in Gill and Northfield\, MA to the Single Scoop Loop above.  See the Double Scoop Loop\n\nRide Your Bike\, eat Ice Cream\, do good! \nThe River Valley Ice Cream Ride is produced to support a variety of organizations who are steadily enhancing life in the Pioneer Valley.  River’s Edge Cycling donates all profits from the ride to these and other non-profit organizations working to improving the character\, economy and nature of our local communities. \nTurners Falls Riverculture is a partnership of leaders from the arts and business communities\, committed to enhancing and promoting cultural programming in Turners Falls\, MA.  Their work includes promoting cultural events\, helping to create an attractive environment for business and residents\, and developing work and living spaces that draws creative individuals to live\, work\, and create in this charming riverside community. \nCISA has been strengthening farms and building the local food economy since 1993.  Their Be A Local Hero\, Buy Locally Grown public awareness campaign is the longest-running and most comprehensive buy local program in the United States.  Over 400 Pioneer Valley farms and related businesses benefit from the Local Hero marketing and educational efforts that build public demand for local farm products. CISA’s important work helps strengthen the financial viability of hundreds of farms who produce locally-grown foods and protect the scenic working landscape that makes the Pioneer Valley such a beautiful place to visit and ride. \nMassBike Pioneer Valley is the local chapter of the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition.  MassBike has been championing safe and accessible cycling in the Commonwealth for nearly 40 years.  Throughout its four decades\, MassBike has worked with communities across the Commonwealth to promote a bicycle-friendly environment and encourage bicycling for fun\, fitness and transportation. \nBike to Bovines! \nAlong the way\, riders will gain some insights into the importance and value of local food production here in the Valley.  And what local food is more fun than ice cream!?  We’ll visit Mt. Toby Farm in Sunderland and Upinngil Farm in Gill to meet some of the hard-working cows (and their farmers) and see some of the work that goes into producing local foods.   Throughout the Single Scoop and Double Scoop Loops\, riders will see how active\, viable agriculture helps create and protect the landscape that makes the Pioneer Valley such a pleasant place to live\, work and play. \nJoin us in the charming community of Turners Falls\, MA on Saturday\, July 29\, 2017 for this fun and delicious cycling event. We’ll gather at the Town of Montague’s scenic Unity Park along the banks of the Connecticut River. \nDouble Scoop Loop (50 miles) starts 9:00 AM \nSingle Scoop Loop (25 miles) starts 10:00 AM \nKiddie Scoop Loop (5 miles) starts 11:00 AM \nHelp Support Pioneer Valley communities\, Farms and Biking \nRegistration Fees (includes marked & supported route\, rest stops\, lunch and Unity Park Activities) \n\nDouble Scoop Loop (50 Miles)\n\nAdult 18 & over            $75\nJunior (under 18)*         $35\n\n\nSingle Scoop Loop (25 miles)\n\nAdult 18 and over          $60\nJunior (under 18)*         $30\n\n\nKiddie Scoop Loop (7 miles)\n\nAdult 18 and over          $30\nJunior (>10 and < 18)*  $15\nKiddie (under 10) **      Free\n\n\n\n*   Must be accompanied by an adult. \n** Must be accompanied by parent or guardian. \nRiver Valley Ice Cream Ride Cancellation Policy
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/river-valley-ice-cream-ride-2/
LOCATION:Unity Park\, 1st Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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