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SUMMARY:Practical Options for Food Production Resilience in an Increasingly Variable Climate: Seminar with Dr. Christine Jones
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day with Dr. Christine Jones\, Australian soil carbon scientist\, of Amazing Carbon.\n\nDr. Christine Jones is an internationally-acclaimed agricultural consultant with a specific message regarding sequestration of carbon and humus development through appropriate agricultural practices. According to Dr. Jones\, photosynthesis operating at full capacity is the critical element in soil humification. Among the many benefits of high-humus soils are an abundance of soil micro-organisms which manage and make available to the plants a broad range of minerals; more effective water management; and more vibrant plant health through improved plant immunity. Dr. Jones’ work focuses on how to maximize photosynthesis through biological processes. Her message is appropriate for anyone who raises food\, for those who focus on conserving our natural resources\, and for climate activists.\n\nDr. Jones will discuss building soil carbon to improve: production and farm viability\, plant and livestock health and disease resistance\, human nutrition\, and climatic resilience on your farm or garden plot.\n\nPlease note that the event includes a potluck lunch. Bring a dish to pass\, a drink mug\, and a table setting.\n\nFor more information\, contact NOFA/Mass Education Events Coordinator\, Jamie Lombardo\, or check out the event webpage.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/practical-options-for-food-production-resilience-in-an-increasingly-variable-climate-seminar-with-dr-christine-jones/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140902T150000
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SUMMARY:Practical Options for Food Production Resilience in an Increasingly Variable Climate
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day with Dr. Christine Jones\, Australian soil carbon scientist\, for a presentation and field walk. \nTopics will cover how to build soil carbon to improve: \n\nproduction and farm viability\nplant and livestock health and disease resistance\nhuman nutrition\nClimatic resilience on your farm or garden plot\n\n\nDr. Christine Jones is an internationally-acclaimed agricultural educator with a specific message regarding sequestration of carbon and humus development through appropriate agricultural practices. According to Dr. Jones\, photosynthesis operating at full capacity is the critical element in soil humification. Among the many benefits of high-humus soils are: an abundance of soil micro-organisms which manage and make available to the plants a broad range of minerals; more effective water management; and more vibrant plant health through improved plant immunity. Dr. Jones’ work focuses on how to maximize photosynthesis through biological processes. Her message is appropriate for anyone who raises food\, for those who focus on conserving our natural resources\, and for climate activists.\n\n \nClick here for more information about the event and to register. Contact Julie Rawson with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/10927/
LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church & Simple Gifts Farm\, 867 North Pleasant Street /1089 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T142542
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SUMMARY:Annual Honey Festival
DESCRIPTION:Warm Colors Apiary will once again hold its annual “Honey Festival”. Warm Colors has been hosting the Honey Festival for more than twelve years. The festival is a celebration of the Honeybee and our native pollinators. It is an opportunity to recognize the many contributions beekeepers\, and their bees\, make to agriculture and the health of our environment. Bonita and Dan Conlon open their eighty-acre apiary to the public to enjoy its beauty and explore its wildlife habitat. The event is free and open to all who have an interest in bees and beekeeping. Talk with county beekeepers\, walk the Busy Bee nature trail\, sample this season’s honey\, Green River Ambrosia’s mead\, and purchase a honey ice cream cone made by Beth Cook (Flavors of Cooks Farm) with Warm Colors wildflower honey. Bring the family and a picnic\, stay for an hour or for the entire day. Honey\, beeswax candles and other products will be available for sale. This is a rain or shine event (no rain date).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-honey-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T170000
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SUMMARY:Boston Local Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:This free outdoor festival showcases farmers\, local restaurants\, food trucks\, specialty food producers\, fisher folks\, and organizations focusing on healthy food and fitness from New England. The festival also features lively chef & DIY demos\, a seafood throwdown competition\, diverse music and performances\, family fun zone and more. \n:: \nFestival goers learn about the benefits of sustainably grown and produced food\, shop the market\, eat delicious local food\, participate in fun\, educational activities and exhibits\, engage with top local chefs and enjoy local music. Themed “Healthy Local Food for All”\, the festival connects Massachusetts and New England eaters of all backgrounds with the abundance of fresh\, nutritious local food choices available close to home. \n:: \nThe festival is a zero-waste event\, meaning we divert over 91% of our waste each year and we offset 100% of our energy use! All perishable items sold are made from locally sourced products. Best of all\, we bring this annual event to the community free of charge. So grab your reusable water bottles and bags and enjoy New England’s largest one day farmers market\, while celebrating “Healthy Local Food for All”. Click here for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/boston-local-food-festival/
LOCATION:Rose Kennedy Greenway\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140916T210000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Whole Farm Planning
DESCRIPTION:CISA invites farmers to attend this special introductory whole farm planning workshop. Crystal Stewart\, Cornell Extension Vegetable Specialist and certified Holistic Management trainer\, will teach you about goal setting\, steps to use when making business decisions\, identifying the weakest aspect of your business\, and using financial planning to have profit left over at the end of every year. This is a great opportunity to build your business using a holistic approach to best meet your goals. Please RSVP to Devon Whitney-Deal via email or phone. The class is free and dinner will be provided. \nThis workshop is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of NIFA\, USDA\, Grant #2012-49400-19591\, by individual contributors and Local Hero members.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-whole-farm-planning/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140921T160000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Dairy Goat Keeping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:North Country Sustainability Center and Hames & Axle Farm are offering a Beginning Dairy Goat Keeping workshop. Topics will include housing\, fencing\, selection\, feed\, veterinary care\, breeding selection and milk handling. Teacher is Pat Stewart\, owner/farmer at Hames & Axle Farm and author of Personal Milkers: A Guide to Nigerian Dwarf Goat Keeping. More information is available at www.northcountrysustain.org or contact Pat@northcountrysustain.org at 978-827-1305.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beginning-dairy-goat-keeping-workshop/
LOCATION:Hames & Axle Farm\, 18 Kraetzer Rd\, Ashburnham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T183000
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SUMMARY:Wingate Farm Dinner at The Gill Tavern
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to The Gill Tavern’s Farm Dinner\, this time featuring the bounty of Wingate Farm from just up the road in Hinsdale\, NH. There\, on land that has been in the family for four generations\, farmers Olivia and Susie run a diversified livestock and vegetable farm\, raising chickens for meat and eggs\, pigs\, plus an acre of mixed veggies. And at the end of this month\, The Gill Tavern is very excited to be collaborating with them\, with the entire four-course special menu sourced from their land.  Wendell Berry once said\, “A significant part of the pleasure of eating is in one’s accurate consciousness of the lives and the world from which food comes.” And in that vein\, it is always a pleasure and a privilege to partner with nearby farmers who invest their passion in everything they produce\, and who\, like the Tavern\, are striving for both a sustainable food system and delicious flavor. \n\nMenu\nChicken consommé\nwith scallion and radish \nArugula and kale salad\nwith white turnips\, spinach\, and a caramelized onion dressing \nChicken ballotine\nwith poached bok choy\, and a red pepper & soy glaze \nTraditional flan \n—- \nSuggested wines to be paired with each course will be available by the glass.\n—- \n~ Reservations required ~\n413-863-9006
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wingate-farm-dinner-at-the-gill-tavern/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T213000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pest Exclusion Fencing  with Leonard Pollara
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NJ is offering a new webinar “Pest Exclusion Fencing” on Tuesday\, September 23rd at 8 p.m. EST. Livestock and pest exclusion fencing specialist Len Pollara will be giving this webinar presentation. Len will discuss how to match the fencing with your needs\, installation tips\, applications\, where to source materials\, and construction. Fence styles\, fundamentals of fence construction\, post and wire types and setting\, and specific tips for various goals will be covered. A question and answer session will close-out the webinar. For more information and to register\, click here.\n\nLeonard Pollara is an organic farmer\, IOIA certified inspector\, and international farm and business consultant. He has over 40 years of experience in farming a fully integrated holistic family farm including livestock\, poultry\, field crops\, small grain\, flowers\, vegetables\, herbs and fruit\, on-farm processing\, market development\, product development\, and maintaining organic certification.\n\nThis webinar is available to anyone with a computer that has internet access and audio speakers or a telephone. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Details for accessing the live webinar content will be provided after registration is complete. This workshop is sponsored in part by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, USDA\, Grant #2011-49400-30739.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-pest-exclusion-fencing-with-leonard-pollara/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140925T200000
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SUMMARY:Northeast Beginning Farmer Network Webinar: Planning to Stay in Business
DESCRIPTION:Thursday evenings\, Sept 25 – Oct 30\, 6:30-8pm\nThis course\, taught by an experienced farmer and a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator\, is 6 weeks long and consists of weekly webinars followed by homework\, readings\, and discussions in an online setting. By the end of this fast-paced course\, you will have the majority of your business plan completed. The cost is $200\, and multiple people from the same farm may participate without paying extra. Click here for more on the course learning objectives\, instructors\, and outline. This course is one of 12 online courses offered over the next year by the Cornell Small Farms Program. For a full listing of courses\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-beginning-farmer-network-webinar-planning-to-stay-in-business/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T142542
CREATED:20140912T231106Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Grains in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever still been hungry after eating a big\, homegrown salad and wished that you grew something more…substantial?  Grains and beans can be grown and harvested at any scale to add diversity to your dinner table\, CSA share\, farm stand\, and crop rotation. Come to Alprilla Farm to learn how we grow and process wheat\, barley\, flint corn\, popcorn\, and dry beans as part of a soil building\, organic crop rotation with vegetables. NOFA/Mass presents this workshop\, hosted and led by Noah Kellerman of Alprilla Farm. Growers of all levels of experience and all scales of production are welcome! A farm tour and discussion will be followed by locally grown pizza from our wood fired cobb oven. Please feel free to bring something to share. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more info\, click here. \n:: \nAbout the instructor: Noah Kellerman grew up in Essex at Alprilla Farm. Since graduating from Hampshire College in 2011\, he has run an ecological vegetable farm\, and recently began growing wheat and barley as part of the farm’s crop rotation.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-grains-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Alprilla Farm\, Essex\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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