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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170811
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SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register now and be part of this annual celebration of the organic movement! \nThe NOFA Summer Conference is a three-day\, solutions-oriented celebration of the grassroots organic movement. \nGardeners\, farmers\, growers and food-lovers from across the Northeast will again share their inspiration and ideas for organic food\, farming\, health\, activism\, and beyond! \n130+ workshops and sessions on everything from soil health and food preservation to mushrooms\, bees and food activism. \nOther highlights include: \n\nChildren’s Conference\nLocal dinner celebration\nFarm tours\nExhibitors tent (open to the public)\n“Country Fair” showcasing farm and garden innovations\nContra dance and drum session\nNOFA-VT’s wood-fired mobile pizza oven!\n\nThe workshop program is now online! \nCheck out the full organic spread: nofasummerconference.org/2017program/ \nRegistration is now open for our 43rd annual conference. Register by the early bird deadline (7/25) and save!\nWork exchange and scholarship opportunities are available\, as are discounts for groups of five or more and multiple children from the same family.\nSee our FAQ for answers about registration\, accommodations and food.\nLearn more and register at nofasummerconference.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-2/
LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst 
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170811T083000
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SUMMARY:Third Annual Northeast Gathering on Domestic Fair Trade
DESCRIPTION:Friday August 11\, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon\nHampshire College\, Amherst\, Mass (room to be announced) \nAt the summer’s Free Open Meeting\, held in conjunction with the annual NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE scheduled for that weekend\, we invite activists from the Northeast Region who are engaged in projects and organizing efforts that come under the broad heading of Domestic Fair Trade to come together to share their work and ideas and to discuss possible collaboration for the immediate future. \nWho should come? \nWe welcome farm workers\, farmers\, food system workers\, processors\, manufacturers\, worker organizers\, farmer organizers\, cooperative organizers\, visionaries\, and allies. Consider attending if your work (paid or volunteer) involves fairer wages\, safer work\, fairer prices\, ethical trading\, making the food system environmentally\, economically\, and socially just\, sustainable\, and humane. \nOur mix of attendees assures a strong update of the current state of the landscape in our region; who is working with whom; who should we be inviting to join us in our work and what may be the most promising areas for collaboration moving forward. \nExtended Special Reports on: \n\nThe Agricultural Justice Project’s emerging efforts in New England;\nMigrant Justice’s campaign to support dairy farm workers in Vermont;\nFarmworker activities in upstate New York;\nThe newly-launched pilot initiative between Red Tomato\, a Northeast marketer of fresh produce\, and the Equitable Food Initiative;\nTo include yours please address Gathering’s Organizers in advance.\n\nThe all-morning meeting is free though it is listed on Friday’s Pre Conference Track. \nPre-registration appreciated\, so please contact Liz Henderson elizabethhenderson13@gmail.com or Louis Battalen louis@topoftheforest.com. \nFor details about the NOFA Summer Conference visit nofasummerconference.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/third-annual-northeast-gathering-on-domestic-fair-trade/
LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst 
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T130000
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SUMMARY:Fieldtrip Workshop: Selling at Farmers Markets
DESCRIPTION:If you are farmer who is thinking about adding new marketing outlets to your farm’s line up\, come check out this workshop being offered by New Entry in partnership with Mass Farmers Markets and Mass Farm to School. Hope to see you there! \n\nCome out to a highly successful farmers market to hear from Jeff Cole of Mass Farmers Markets speak about how to gear up to sell at farmers markets\, including which permits are needed\, food safety issues\, fees and liability.  You will also hear from Kate Canney of the The Neighborhood Farm.  She will address how farmers markets fit into her farm’s overall marketing scheme\, what equipment and how much time is needed\, and how to best sell directly to customers. \nPlease RSVP to Molly at molly.dellaroman@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 19\, 2017 \n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm \nLocation: \n\n\n\nRoslindale Farmers Market  Adams Park\, Boston\, MA \n\n\n\nFREE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fieldtrip-workshop-selling-at-farmers-markets/
LOCATION:Roslindale Farmers Market\, 4236 Washington St\, Roslindale\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170823
DTSTAMP:20260608T021658
CREATED:20170725T152433Z
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SUMMARY:33rd Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest
DESCRIPTION:The 33rd Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest will be held in the KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market on Tuesday\, August 22nd. Tomatoes will be judged by a panel of experts on flavor\, firmness/slicing quality\, exterior color and shape. Always a lively and fun event\, the day is designed to increase awareness of locally grown produce. \nFarmers who want to submit entries can bring tomatoes to the market between 9:00 am and 10:45 am on August 22nd  or drop their entries off with a registration form to one of the drop off locations on August 21st.  Drop off locations include sites in Amherst\, Northboro and Waltham. These tomatoes will be brought in to Boston on Tuesday by a DAR staff member. \nFor the complete details\, including drop off locations\, contest criteria and a registration form\, click here. \nThe 33rd Annual Tomato Contest is sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association and Mass Farmers Markets in cooperation with the Boston Public Market and The Trustees.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/33rd-annual-massachusetts-tomato-contest/
LOCATION:The Kitchen at the Boston Public Market\, 6 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170823T150000
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SUMMARY:Community Food Projects grant program webinar
DESCRIPTION:August 23\, 1:00pm \nNew Entry Sustainable Farming Project offers training and technical assistance to applicants and potential applicants of the Community Food Projects grant program through USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The FY 2018 Request for Applications is anticipated to open this Fall\, and New Entry is here to answer your questions and connect you with resources to assist you in your application and project development processes. Click here for the CFP resources and assistance page. \nIf your organization is considering applying for a CFP grant\, or would like to learn more about CFP\, you are encouraged to attend this introductory webinar. You’ll be presented with the background of the grant program and discuss eligibility and types of projects\, program goals\, technical logistics and general timeline of the application process\, the importance of community engagement\, and the Indicators of Success for project evaluation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-food-projects-grant-program-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170826T083000
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SUMMARY:New York Nut Growers Association Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The summer meeting of the New York Nut Growers Association will be held at the Finger Lakes Nut Farm of Marvin Russell\, 5287 Booth Hill Rd.\, Locke\, NY 13092\, on Saturday\, August 26\, from 8:30 to 3:00. The meeting is open to the public. \nWe’ll hear talks about the NYNGA English Walnut Project; highlights of the NAFEX/NNGA fruit and nut conference in Georgia; a comparison of the two species of commercial chestnuts grown in the US; the use of Cilus Plus\, a product that is based on a phosphate solubalizing bacterium that promotes plant growth; and the constituents of soil for nut growing. After a brief business meeting and lunch we will tour the chestnut and hazelnut plantings of Mr. Russell. \nPlease bring a chair. The registration fee is $18.00 and includes a light breakfast\, lunch\, and handouts. Please made checks payable to NYNGA and mail to Jim Darling\, NYNGA Treasurer\, 1300 Spring St. Ext\, Groton\, NY 13073-8711. For questions or concerns about the meeting\, contact Jerry Henkin\, NYNGA Vice Pres.\, sproutnut@aol.com\, (914) 282 – 1371. \nFor directions to the Finger Lakes Nut Farm\, see our website. \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-york-nut-growers-association-summer-meeting/
LOCATION:Finger Lakes Nut Farm\, 5287 Booth Hill Rd\, Locke\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Low-Tech Winter Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 27th\, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM \nLaughing Dog Farm\, Gill\, MA \nThis is a practical\, inspiring\, hands-on primer on winter growing techniques (“keeping the light alive”) using cold-hardy cultivars\, aggressive timing\, propagational ingenuity and (high and low tunnel) “hoophouses”. \nThis class will focus on the practical details of cold weather horticulture\, including hoophouse construction and management\, winter crop selection\, compost making and soil building\, harvesting and processing tips. We’ll also demonstrate a homemade pipe (conduit) bender for making low-tunnel\, steel “hoops” and participants are invited to return to LDF at their convenience to bend their own. Class includes farm tour and snacks. Suggested donation\, $25-$35… RSVP please\, space limited.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/low-tech-winter-gardening/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T021658
CREATED:20170721T164930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T184933Z
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SUMMARY:Tastings and Pairings at Great Falls Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Join Great Falls Harvest in Turners Falls for an evening of mingling and sampling as they offer a variety of prepared dishes and value-added products to pair alongside some tasty local beverages. Get a chance to chat with some of the local farmers who supplied the ingredients for these exciting dishes as well as Chef Chris Menegoni who artfully prepared them for your enjoyment. This is a casual sampling showcase\, not a sit down dinner. \nFarmers and Producers being Featured: \nStoneman Brewery\nMount Warner Vineyards\nBotanica Bitters\nArtisan Beverage Cooperative\nUpinngil Farm\nFour Star Farms\nOld Friends Farm\nFrizzel Hill Farm\nDancing Bear Farm\n2nd Street Baking Company \nCost: $40\, includes all food samples and samples from Artisan Beverage Cooperative and Stoneman Brewery. Additional beverages can be purchased.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/value-added-showcase-and-pairing-at-great-falls-harvest/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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