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SUMMARY:Two Week Summer Permaculture Design Course
DESCRIPTION:Two week design course full of: \n\npractical sustainable living skills\necological design skills for creating abundant landscapes\npractices for building a resilient culture\nnetworking opportunities and community resilience resources that can support you in your permaculture endeavors\n\nRegistration cost: $200 \nFor more information: www.PermacultureSeries.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/two-week-summer-permaculture-design-course/
LOCATION:Sirius Community\, 72 Baker Rd\, Shutesbury
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T153000
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SUMMARY:UMass Agronomy Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full day of free events open to all beekeepers and the public. Highlights include sessions about feeding\, moving and maintaining your bees\, as well as a soap-making demonstration and refreshments of course! The event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association\, The University of Massachusetts and hosted by the Franklin County Bee Association. Expenses are covered by selling raffle tickets and merchandise. Please support this annual event by purchasing a ticket and buying a T-shirt. Find a full schedule and more information on the event website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-agronomy-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:UMass Agronomy Farm\, River Road\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140626
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SUMMARY:Revisioning Sustainability 2014
DESCRIPTION:Revisioning Sustainability Conference: Campuses as Catalysts for Regenerative Food Systems \nExplore real world examples of innovative food systems sustainability programs that embody whole-systems regeneration in practice. At this premiere gathering of food sustainability and permaculture professionals\, we bring together campus and community leaders from permaculture initiatives\, programs such as the Real Food Challenge\, sustainable procurement professionals\, progressive administrators\, and student advocates from campuses nationwide\, in order to collectively develop new ideas\, strengthen existing networks\, and gain tools that will aide in the cultivation of a truly regenerative world.\n\nLearn more about the conference here. \nFollow RSC on Facebook. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/revisioning-sustainability-2014/
LOCATION:University of Massacusetts Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140625T180000
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SUMMARY:Farm Succession Information Night in Greenfield served up with a fresh\, tasty (and free!) supper
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about farm succession? It’s never too early or too late to plan for your future and the future of your farm. If you want to exit comfortably from farming\, pass the farm to your next generation\, transfer it to a non-family successor\, or have other questions about this important topic – this low-pressure\, free informational gathering is for you! \nYou will learn about: \n\nThe farm succession and transfer process\nWhere to start and how to take your next steps\nKey challenges and methods to address them\nTools and resources for planning\nEstablished farmers of any age\, as well as junior generation and beginning farmers are invited to attend. There will be time for individual assistance from professional advisors – and a free supper is provided. Registration is required by June 23.\n\nClick here for more information and to register for the event. \n\nCo-sponsored by FRCOG\, Land For Good\, Mt. Grace Land Trust\, the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation\, and the Henry P. Kendall Foundation. \nFunding for this event is provided by grants from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Henry P. Kendall Foundation\, as part of the Franklin County Farm and Food Project.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-succession-information-night-in-greenfield-served-up-with-a-fresh-tasty-and-free-supper/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of honeybee biology and hive upkeep!\n\nAre you interested in bees but not sure if you’re ready to take the leap into beekeeping? Perhaps a bit intimidated by the droning buzz of a swarm or the prospect of a sharp sting? Curious about what diseases and environmental conditions affect honeybees and how to take a healthy\, proactive stand towards them? Itching to handle a frame of bees or extract honey straight from the comb? Then this is the course for you!\n\nIn this fun but intensive workshop you will learn the basics of honeybee biology and hive upkeep. Using hives located on our farm\, we will provide an in-depth introduction to beekeeping equipment\, seasonal management and colony dynamics. We will listen to prepared presentation segments\, inspect and build equipment\, ask and answer questions\, manipulate colonies\, as well as observe actual honeybee behavior inside and outside the hives. We will end the day with a honey extraction and all participants will go home with a jar of this freshly harvested\, seasonal honey. You will leave with an increased knowledge about bees as well as greater confidence in your ability to be around them.\n\nTaught by Daniel Berry\nDaniel Berry is an organic farmer and proprietor of Invisible Cities Apiary.\n\nRequirement: Wear long pants\, closed shoes and socks; bring a long-sleeve shirt for working the bees. Beekeeping veils provided.\n\nRegistration Required\, click here:  http://justroots.org/events/hands-on-introduction-to-beekeeping/\n\nVisit www.justroots.org to learn more about upcoming events/programs
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-beekeeping/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T140000
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SUMMARY:"Local Food\, Good Jobs" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this participatory workshop\, led by Olivia Geiger and Helen Scharber\, participants will develop tools for analyzing how local food production–from growing to processing to retail–fits into the broader economy. In particular\, the group will explore reasons why balancing good paying jobs with competitive and affordable food prices is so difficult\, along with strategies for increasing the quality of jobs in the food sector and the affordability of local organic food.\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please register here.This is one of a series of Saturday workshops run by the Center for Popular Economics this summer – check out the link for a full listing. Feel free to contact Helen or Olivia with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-food-good-jobs-workshop/
LOCATION:Pioneer Valley Central Labor Council\, 640 Page Boulevard\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T100000
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SUMMARY:Hands-on Hog Slaughter on the Homestead Workshop
DESCRIPTION:At this hands-on workshop\, Jake Levin will lead us in the slaughter of a four month old pig\, bleed it\, scald it in a cast iron bathtub\, eviscerate it\, and eventually cut it into standard pork cuts. Participants will also tour the Many Hands Organic Farm certified organic pig operation. Based in Western Massachusetts\, Levin is founder of The Roving Butcher\, whose mission is to assist and educate farmers\, chefs\, interested individuals\, and market places in sourcing\, processing\, and utilizing locally-raised\, pastured whole animals. Andrew Kelly\, a farmer and butcher\, and Jason Cucchiara\, an employee of Many Hands Organic Farm and future homestead pork farmer entrepreneur\, will assist Jake. \n:: \nThere will be a potluck lunch at noon\, please bring something to share. \n:: \nPre-registration is required. For more information and to register\, visit www.nofamass.org/events/hands-hog-slaughter-homestead or contact Jamie Lombardo\, Education Events Coordinator\, at Jamie@nofamass.org or 860-966-6368.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/10300/
LOCATION:Many Hands Organic Farm\, 411 Sheldon Rd\,\, Barre\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140629T170000
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SUMMARY:Tool-Sharpening Workshop!
DESCRIPTION:The tool-sharpening workshop is back by popular demand! Participants will learn about sharpening garden tools\, hand-tools and knives\, before being turned loose on a patch of garden with the most interesting selection of hand-tools we can muster. So if you have rusty\, dull tools\, bring them to sharpen. If you’ve ever wanted to try a broadfork\, colineal hoe\, push-seeder\, scythe or landscaper rake\, to name but a few\, come try them out! Pros and cons of different tools\, different brands\, and different designs will be reviewed. You will go home with sharp\, oiled tools and a firm grasp of how to refurbish and maintain your current collection\, along with a wishlist of tools that will make your gardening more of a joy and less of a pain in your back. Please bring workgloves and a metal file if you have one. Oil and rags will be provided.\n\nIf you have any questions\, call Emmet at (413) 628-4485 x1.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tool-sharpening-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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