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SUMMARY:Workshop: Identifying Turf Damaging Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to: \n– Learn to identify turf damaging diseases common in the Northeast? \n\n– Better understand turf disease biology and life cycles? \n\n– Make informed\, responsible\, and IPM-based management decisions? \n\n– Effectively manage the potential for disease resistance to fungicides? \n \n\nUMass Turf Pathologist Geunhwa Jung will lead this session\, which will combine classroom education with hands-on examination of turf in the field. Up to 4 pesticide re-certification contact hours in MA categories 37 (turf)\, 32 (sod)\, the applicator’s license (00) have been approved for licenses in all New England states\, as have education credits for various professional turf certifications.\n\nAccurate identification of turf damaging pests is the first step toward effective\, integrated management. Knowing the target pest is key to understanding the biology and life cycle\, determining threshold levels for damage\, and making informed and responsible control decisions. Diseases covered will include patch diseases\, root diseases\, stress diseases\, dollar spot\, snow molds\, anthracnose\, red thread and rusts. Lecture material will be coupled with examination of turf in the field\, and IPM considerations and resistance management will be highlighted. For complete information and to register visit the event website. Preregistration by July 25th is required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-identifying-turf-damaging-diseases/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Campus Center AND UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center\, Amherst and South Deerfield
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
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SUMMARY:UMass Agricultural Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the research farm and learn about current research projects. Topics that will be discussed include: \n\n\n\nOrganic fertility: Frank Mangan\, Zoraia Barros\, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros\nGAP Certification: Zoraia Barros\, Frank Mangan\, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros\nPig and Vegetable Intercropping: Frank Mangan\,  Zoraia Barros\, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros\nJilò (scarlet eggplant) variety trial: Aline Marchese\nEstablishing the carbon footprint in agricultural systems: Viviane Barros\nOrganic Management of Basil Downy Mildew: Ruth Hazzard\, Katie Campbell-Nelson\, Lisa McKeag\, Susan Scheufele\nEvaluation of conventional and biological fungicides to control common diseases of Brassicas: Ruth Hazzard\, Katie Campbell-Nelson\, Lisa McKeag\, Susan Scheufele\nCover Crop and Nitrogen Management for Sustainable Potato Production: Emad Jahanzad\, Allen V. Barker\, Masoud Hashemi\nAmending Soil with Biochar and Rock Dust: Emily Cole\, Kate Gervais\, Stephen Herbert\, Masoud Hashemi\nGrowing Fava Beans in Massachusetts: Fatemeh Etemadi\, Masoud Hashemi\, Francis Mangan\nIntegrating forage radish for sustainable early sweet corn production: Julie Fine\, Masoud Hashemi\, Amanda Chuong\nNative Pollinator Instillations: Sonia Schlomann\n\nLunch will be served.  Please be prepared for the weather.  Close-toed shoes are mandatory.   \n\n\n\nTo RSVP\, contact Madeline Magin\, 413-545-5221
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-agricultural-field-day/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140811
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
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SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:With 150+ workshops\, live entertainment\, dinner meet-ups\, conferences for children and teens\, farm tours\, and much more\, we hope you can join us for this fun and engaging weekend in Amherst\, Massachusetts. \nWorkshop topics include farming\, gardening\, land care\, nutrition and food politics. We’re also offering full and half day pre-conferences and 100+ exhibitors. Scholarships\, affordable registration\, and budget conscious accommodations are available. To register or learn more about the conference\, check out the event website. Register by July 11th to receive the Early Bird Discount and get 25% off!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140808T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140805T173227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140805T173439Z
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SUMMARY:Using Permaculture as a Tool to Build Local and Regional Economies: A Talk with Andrew Faust
DESCRIPTION:While permaculture design practices are typically applied to creating productive homes and agricultural land\, permaculture design ethics and principles\, when applied at the broader scales of community\, regional\, and urban planning\, have a great impact on creating a human environment with ecological integrity. Starting with a clear understanding of the mistakes and challenges inherent in our present economy – including petroleum dependence and extreme weather — this lecture focuses on how to redirect our society and its infrastructure back into alignment with the earth’s natural cycles\, one region at a time.\n\nAndrew Faust has been practicing permaculture and biodynamics since receiving his Permaculture Design certificate in 1996. Some of our design clients include Ezekiel’s Place Retreat Center in Hedgesville\, WV\, Leaveners Respite Center in Essex\, NY\, Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Warren\, VT\, and local businesses and residents. Previous clients include the Gesundheit! Institute in Hillsboro\, WV and Camphill Village Kimberton Hills in Chester County\, PA. Faust has extensive experience in doing designs for a wide range of climates and habitats including desert\, forest and mountain. He is a certified Alternative School Teacher\, focusing on Bioregional Education; he instructed at Upattinas Open Community High School for ten years. Faust holds a B.A. in comparative religions from Guilford College.\n\nCo-Sponsored by BRICK\, Permaculture FEAST\, Mobile Design Lab\, Food Forest Farm   Come see the new local maker space BRICK Co-workshop and view some of the things they are making.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/using-permaculture-as-a-tool-to-build-local-and-regional-economies-a-talk-with-andrew-faust/
LOCATION:Brick Co-Workshop\, 420 Dwight Street\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140816
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140814T215010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T215346Z
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SUMMARY:August 15 Deadline for Beginning Farmer Scholarships
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ)\, an organic food and farming non-profit\, is offering scholarships for beginning farmers to their upcoming Fall courses. A beginning farmer is defined by the USDA as a person who has operated a farm or ranch for ten years or less. The Fall lineup of courses includes: Business of Farming\, Tractor Safety and Maintenance\, Skills-Scale-Sustainability\, and Road to Certification. The deadline for scholarships applications is Friday\, August 15th.\n\n“We are very excited to be able to offer scholarships for beginning farmers to attend these courses\,” said Erica Evans\, Beginning Farmer Program Coordinator at NOFA-NJ. “Money is often tight for new farmers\, and these scholarships afford them the opportunity to attend more educational trainings to improve their farm businesses and increase production.”\nOn Saturday\, November 8th Richard Wiswall\, author of “The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook \,” will teach a full day of workshops for Business of Farming\, including: Farming Smarter\, Not Harder: Planning for Profit\, Farmer Friendly Budgets Made Simple\, The Efficient Farm Office\, and Employee Management. Special tips will be discussed specifically for beginning farmers\, but seasoned farmers will also have lots to learn.\n\nAlso in November\, Shane LaBrake will be back to teach another Tractor Safety and Maintenance course in addition to a new course\, Skills-Scale-Sustainability. Often thought of as a supplemental course to Exploring the Small Farm Dream\, Skills-Scale-Sustainability is a 2.5-day intensive workshop that blends philosophy and pragmatic advice with hands-on training and real-life problem solving for greater success in your small-scale agricultural endeavors. Based on lessons learned from a lifetime of work and travel in food and farming\, Shane provides unique insights from his practical experience of reconciling idealism with the nitty-gritty\, day-to-day reality of maintaining a viable and sustainable farming life.\n\nScholarships are also being offered for NOFA-NJ’s newest course\, Road to Certification. This is a “how-to” course for producers interested in learning about the organic certification process\, specific to New Jersey. The course includes information for conventional farmers interested in total or partial conversion to organic\, beginning farmers undergoing transition\, and uncertified farmers who are currently farming organically\, but have avoided the process. There will be two offerings of the Road to Certification course\, one each in Southampton\, NJ and in Morristown\, NJ.\n\n“Thanks to a grant provided to us by the USDA\, we are able to offer these scholarships. However\, the funding allowing us to discount the costs of beginning farmers’ education ends this August. To take advantage of this opportunity\, you must apply for your scholarships by August 15th and register using your scholarships by August 22nd\,” continued Evans. “We understand it’s a tight turnaround\, but missing out on these amazing courses at a discounted cost would be regrettable. No scholarships to these Fall courses will be offered after this month.”\n\nAdditional details\, scholarship application request\, and registration information are available here. These courses are 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/august-15-deadline-for-beginning-farmer-scholarships/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140818T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140815T172649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140815T172649Z
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SUMMARY:A Primer to Building a Farm-Scale Irrigation System - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Trevor Hardy of Hollis\, NH’s Brookdale Fruit Farm will demonstrate how to set up a farm irrigation system. He will discuss systems using commercial wells and systems utilizing surface water and movable pumps. He will discuss drip and overhead irrigation as well as a hybrid overhead option connected to drip line headers. Trevor will come with many irrigation parts and components demonstrating how they are assembled to create a functioning small farm system. He will also provide details of how “to do the math” for workshop individuals for their own farms.\nBrookdale Fruit Farm is a multi-generational family owned farm comprising 400 acres of tree fruit and vegetables in Hollis\, NH. 12 acres and 4 greenhouses are currently USDA certified organic. Trevor has 20 years of experience running a farm irrigation supply business as an additional enterprise at Brookdale Fruit Farm.\n\nPre-registration is highly encouraged. To register please send your full name\, address\, phone number and email address to MacKenzie White by Friday August 14th.\n\nEmail questions about the workshop to Stephanie Berluti\, workshop coordinator\, or call at 203-308-2584.\n\nFor more information\, click here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-primer-to-building-a-farm-scale-irrigation-system-workshop/
LOCATION:Community Farm of Simsbury\, 73 Wolcott Road\, Simsbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140822T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140626T235548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140627T162214Z
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SUMMARY:IPM Field Walk: The Farm School\, Athol
DESCRIPTION:This walk is being given as part of a series from the UMass Extension. Learn to identify and scout fruit and vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you. Walk the fields with Extension Educators and Farmers in Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont to learn how each area and farm is practicing IPM.  Bring a hand lens if you have one. This series is funded in part by a Northeast IPM Center grant. Each field walk includes 2 education credits for certified pesticide applicators. \nThe Farm School has a day camp program for elementary students\, a middle school\, and an adult apprenticeship program. The apprentices grow food for a 175 member CSA\, Farmers’ Market\, and manage 150 acres of forest land. The adult program’s teacher/growers\, Tyson Neukirch and Carlen Rigrod partnered with UMass Extension to train their students in IPM and scouting techniques. This field walk will feature IPM scouting and management practices in apples\, raspberries\, and multiple vegetable crops with UMass Extension staff: Ruth Hazzard (vegetable)\, Katie Campbell-Nelson (vegetable)\, Sonia Schloemann (small fruit)\, and Arthur Tuttle (tree fruit).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/10437/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140625T193936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140625T194135Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Tree Meeting at Cranston's Tree Farm
DESCRIPTION:Members and non-members are invited to the annual Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association annual meeting. For more information\, check out the MCTA website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cranstons-tree-farm-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Cranston’s Tree Farm\, Ashfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140805T171016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140805T171202Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140729T200729Z
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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:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140902T190850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140902T190850Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140910T003127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140910T003548Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140905T031442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140912T012817Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140731T220300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140731T220300Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140923T192257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140923T192257Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140909T234754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140909T234754Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140821T221945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140821T222208Z
UID:11206-1411669800-1411675200@www.buylocalfood.org
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:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140912T231106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140912T231206Z
UID:11385-1411822800-1411833600@www.buylocalfood.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140918T020041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140918T020112Z
UID:11417-1412186400-1412197200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Wholesale Selling
DESCRIPTION:CISA’s Local Hero Program and Berkshire Grown invite you to this great wholesale selling workshop.  Have you been wondering whether you should sell wholesale or been considering expanding your wholesale business? Do you know what the expectations are if you do? This workshop will provide you with an understanding of what wholesaling options exist\, what is expected\, and resources to help you wholesale successfully. Learn from other farmers – Caroline Pam of The Kitchen Garden and Laura Meister of Farm Girl Farm – and from regional buyers and distributors at Berkshire Organics and Black River Produce. They will share their knowledge and experience so you can make the leap from direct sales to wholesale selling. Please RSVP to Jamie Paxton at jamie.paxton@gmail.com or call 914-980-0258. The class is free and dinner will be provided. \nThis workshop is supported by individual contributors\, members\, and the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the USDA through grant 12-25-B-1676. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-wholesale-selling/
LOCATION:Starving Artist Café\, 40 Main Street\, Lee
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141005
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140812T180612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140812T180657Z
UID:11074-1412294400-1412467199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2014 Cornell Sheep and Goat Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 2014 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium will be held on Friday and Saturday 3 and 4 October. The hands-on activities Friday will start with a tour of the Cornell Sheep Farm and explanation of ongoing research and management. The Saturday sessions will be in Morrison Hall on the Cornell Campus\, Ithaca\, NY. Dr. Dave Thomas from the University of Wisconsin\, Madison will give the opening talk on sheep dairying in North America. He will also give a later talk on dairy sheep research at the Univ. of Wisconsin. Other topics include\n\n• Creating a Fibershed for New York – Helen Trejo\, Graduate Student\, Cornell Apparel & Design\n\n• Integrative Parasite Management – Katherine Petersson\, Associate Professor\, University of Rhode Island; Anne Zajac\, D.V.M.\, Virginia/Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech; Dwight Bowman\, Professor\, Cornell University; Jan Liotta\, Cornell University; tatiana Stanton and Mike Thonney\, Cornell University\n\n• Expanding your grazing capacity – Don Wild\, Wild Acres Family Farm/King’s AgriSeeds\, past NRCS grazing specialist and Ben Wood\, Pinecroft Farms LLC.\n\n• Setting up a herd or flock management program and how your veterinarian can help – Professor Mary Smith\, D.V.M.\, Cornell University.\n\n• Control of coyote depredation in NY – Martin Lowney\, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services.\n\n• Keys to successful goat dairy management – Rene’ DeLeeuw\, Farm Manager\, Ayers Brook Goat Dairy\, Vermont Creamery Demonstration Dairy.\n\n• Genotypes of Cornell Dorset and Finnsheep compared with commercial Romneys for the ability to lamb out of season – Christian Posbergh\, Undergraduate Honors Student\, Cornell University.\n\n• Managing pastures for organic goat & sheep production – Jim Kotcon\, Associate Professor\, West Virginia University.\n\n• Biology of maternal behavior at lambing time – Natasha Pettifor\, PhD Candidate\, Cornell University.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2014-cornell-sheep-and-goat-symposium/
LOCATION:Cornell University Campus\, Ithaca\, NY
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140908T235233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140908T235716Z
UID:11333-1412503200-1412532000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barley Fest
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family out to celebrate the harvest and Valley Malt’s anniversary! \nMalt House Tours\n10am—Noon\nValley Malt\, 27 Middle St \nMusic\, Food & Beer\nNoon—6pm\nYoung Men’s Club\, 183 East St \nAdmission is $10 for adults and kids are free.\nAll the ingredients necessary for a good time\n\nLive Music: featuring Acoustic Brew and Fat Bradley\nWood-fired pizza by The Laughing Tomato\nSausages by Starwurst\nBounce house\nRock-climbing wall\nAntique tractors \nBaggo Tournament\nand much more. . .\n\nFeatured Brewers and their Beers\n\nCambridge Brewing Company: Great Pumpkin\nGreenpoint Beer and Ale Co: Multigrain Saison aged in Long Island Winery Barrel\, Milk and Honey (American Blonde with NYS 6-Row\, NY Wildflower Honey\, lactose and Chamomile)\nThrowback Brewery: Chai Porter\nWormtown Brewery: ALS Farmhouse Ale\nBrooklyn Brewery: Greenmarket Wheat\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/11333/
LOCATION:Valley Malt\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141006T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20141003T200445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T200445Z
UID:11512-1412595000-1412602200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Recycling Collection for Agricultural Plastics
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Solid Waste Management District has received grant funding to conduct\na recycling collection for agricultural plastic. Permanent collection sites should be operational\nby December in Charlemont\, Deerfield\, Greenfield\, and Wendell. In the meantime\, collection events will be held on October 6th and October 20th. \nAcceptable for recycling: bale wrap\, silage cover\, greenhouse film\, maple tubing and drip tape \nNot acceptable for recycling: twine\, netting\, black plastic mulch\, fumigation plastic\, row cover\, pots and trays \nPlease follow these directions to ensure we can recycle your plastic:\nStep #1: Shake it out\, shake off gravel\, sand and loose dirt. Shake off organic material.\nStep #2: Cut greenhouse film\, maple tubing\, and drip tape into 4’ lengths so it will fit in the baler. Cut all taps and connectors off maple tubing.\nStep #3: Keep your plastic dry. You can deliver your plastic in sacks or loose but we must be able to unload and handle it. \n**You must enter through the back gate off Petty Plain Rd to Cumberland Rd. Petty Plain Road is off Wisdom Way near the Fairgrounds Main Gate. Go to the end of Cumberland Rd. and through the gate. Collection will be across from the main building.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-recycling-collection-for-agricultural-plastics/
LOCATION:Greenfield Transfer Station\, back gate off Petty Plain Rd\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Ameen":MAILTO:fcswmd@crocker.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T202000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140812T210239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140814T213905Z
UID:11086-1412703000-1412713200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating Farm and Food Co-ops- Non-credit course at GCC
DESCRIPTION:Explores cooperative member-owned business models (co-ops) and their various forms of democratic ownership with a focus on the local food economy. Students form groups and receive mentorship in creating their own co-op enterprise with the goals of strengthening food security\, sustainability\, and/or food access. \nMeets Tuesdays 5:30-8:20p from 10/7 – 11/11. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-farm-and-food-co-ops/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141009
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140930T220338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140930T220338Z
UID:11485-1412726400-1412812799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Farmers\, Gardeners and Landscapers
DESCRIPTION:Wind down the season with greater comfort in your body and clarity in your mind! This 6 week series of yoga exercise will include: core strengthening to create a strong back\, gentle stretching poses to create a healthy range-of-motion\, basic posture exercises to ensure good body habits in daily movement\, as well as meditation and breath work to calm and clear the mind. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat!\n\n\n\nDetails:\n\n\nWhen:  Wednesday evenings at 5 pm Oct. 8th-November 12th\n Drop in rate: $12 per class\nPay for all 6 classes in advance and receive a discount!\n($60 for the series): $10 per class\n\n\nTo Register\, please contact Annie at yogaforfarmers@gmail.com\n\n\nAbout the Teacher: Annie Sussman currently works for Old Friends Farm in Amherst. She has been studying yoga for the past 10 years\, and received her yoga teacher certification from the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. Annie holds a B.A degree in dance and a M.A.T degree in education. She enjoys feeling connected to the land through farming\, and connected to her body through the practice of yoga! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/yoga-for-farmers-gardeners-and-landscapers/
LOCATION:Bramble Hill Farm\, 593 S. Pleasant St. \, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20141010T220810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151009T172306Z
UID:11618-1413021600-1413043200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Apple Harvest Festival at Clarkdale Fruit Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join Clarkdale this Sunday from 10am-4pm for apple and cider samples. Morris Dancers will perform at 10:30\, and Pumpkin Man will make his return to oversee the festivities. There will also be a selection of gourds\, squash\, and pumpkins for decorating. Apple Cider is fresh-pressed and available by the jug only at the farm or on the menu at Greenfield Coffee\, Brass Buckle\, Alvah Stone\, and Hope & Olive. Check the website or on Facebook for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-apple-harvest-festival-at-clarkdale-fruit-farms/
LOCATION:Clarkdale Fruit Farms\, 303 Upper Rd\, \, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20141010T174448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T203802Z
UID:11565-1413475200-1413486000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County CDC's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franklin County Community Development Corporation for Inspiring Entrepreneurs\, Great Local Food and Drinks\, a fun party! They’ll look back over 35 years of providing counsel\, capital and connections in Western Massachusetts and take a peek at the bright future. Click here for more information and to RSVP
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-county-community-development-corporations-annual-meetingfranklin-county-community-development-corporation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140915T210318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140915T210354Z
UID:11407-1413630000-1413640800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mount Grace 28th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Grace and our hosts at The Farm School. Shanna Cleveland\, a staff attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation who is working on issues surrounding the environmental impact of the proposed Tennessee Gas pipeline\, will be the 2014 featured speaker.  Lunch will be catered by Diemand Farm with honey ginger chicken (locally raised) or vegetable lasagna with garden salad and ziti-feta salad and apple crisp.  Vegan and gluten free entrees are also available.  Lunch is $25.00 per person and may be ordered through your RSVP (to do so\, click  here).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mount-grace-28th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140912T234059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140912T234129Z
UID:11390-1413702000-1413720000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Tractor Ride & Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Hampshire County Farm Bureau\, the tractor ride & BBQ will be rain or shine! Pre-registration required by October 12th to reserve food. The ride will begin at The Hatfield Farm Museum and food will follow at the Hatfield Lion’s Club Pavilion. Please register by emailing HCFBMA@comcast.net or calling 413-584-7898. \nSchedule of Events:\n7:00am: Grounds Open \n7:00-9:00am: Registration \n9:15am:Drivers’ Meeting \n9:30am: Ride departs \nBBQ at the Lions’ Club Pavilion\, Hatfield\, MA. \n:: \nTractor drivers must have a valid driver’s license. No riders are permitted on the tractors\, drivers only. Other rules and regulations apply\, please see the registration form for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2nd-annual-tractor-ride-barbecue/
LOCATION:The Hatfield Farm Museum\, Billings Way\, Hatfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20140925T170600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141008T220115Z
UID:11448-1413716400-1413738000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Kestrel Trust 5K for Farmland
DESCRIPTION:Support Kestrel Trust‘s 6th annual 5K run or 2M walk from the Hadley Common through historic farmland on a flat\, fast scenic course. Chip Timed 5K! All proceeds from the race help the Kestrel Land Trust preserve local farmland. Commemorative 5K for Farmland pint glasses for first 300 registrants. RUN\, WALK\, or SHOP for the Kestrel Land Trust- after the race\, there will be a farmers’ market festival with a local beer garden and live music! Fresh salad greens\, crunchy fall apples\, grass fed lamb\, sweet carrots\, farm baked pies\, and more! Click here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/6th-annual-5k-for-farmland/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141020T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T195257
CREATED:20141003T200719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T200742Z
UID:11518-1413804600-1413811800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Free Recycling Collection for Agricultural Plastics
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Solid Waste Management District has received grant funding to conduct\na recycling collection for agricultural plastic. Permanent collection sites should be operational\nby December in Charlemont\, Deerfield\, Greenfield\, and Wendell. In the meantime\, collection events will be held on October 6th and October 20th. \nAcceptable for recycling: bale wrap\, silage cover\, greenhouse film\, maple tubing and drip tape \nNot acceptable for recycling: twine\, netting\, black plastic mulch\, fumigation plastic\, row cover\, pots and trays \nPlease follow these directions to ensure we can recycle your plastic:\nStep #1: Shake it out\, shake off gravel\, sand and loose dirt. Shake off organic material.\nStep #2: Cut greenhouse film\, maple tubing\, and drip tape into 4’ lengths so it will fit in the baler. Cut all taps and connectors off maple tubing.\nStep #3: Keep your plastic dry. You can deliver your plastic in sacks or loose but we must be able to unload and handle it. \n**You must enter through the back gate off Petty Plain Rd to Cumberland Rd. Petty Plain Road is off Wisdom Way near the Fairgrounds Main Gate. Go to the end of Cumberland Rd. and through the gate. Collection will be across from the main building.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-recycling-collection-for-agricultural-plastics-2/
LOCATION:Greenfield Transfer Station\, back gate off Petty Plain Rd\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Ameen":MAILTO:fcswmd@crocker.com
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