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SUMMARY:Meat Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:$40 per person registration includes lunch and resource materials. (You may add up to 3 additional registrants from the same farm or organization at $35/ea.) Register online by June 4. \nFeaturing guest speakers Matt LeRoux (Agricultural Marketing Specialist\, Cornell Cooperative Extension) and Jason Bond (chef and founder\, Bondir Restuarant) \nAn event for any New England livestock farmer—beginning\, experienced\, or prospective—exploring how best to market their lamb\, beef\, pork\, goat\, or other meat animals. Topics covered will include: \n\nFinding and communicating with your target market\nChoosing a marketing channel\nSelling the whole animal\nPricing cuts\nSelling to restaurants – the chef’s perspective\n\n…and quite a bit more. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from Matt LeRoux (who basically does this for a living at Cornell Cooperative Extension) and Jason Bond (up-and-coming locavore chef). And no promises just yet\, but there may be some local meat products to sample…Please feel free to contact us with any questions at sanderson@comteam.org or at 978-654-6745. Paid for in part by theAmerican Lamb Board.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/meat-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:The Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine\, 200 Westboro Road\, North Grafton\, MA 
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
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SUMMARY:Workshop Clinic for Facilitators & Trainers
DESCRIPTION:Are you involved in food systems\, permaculture\, local agriculture\, or sustainability? Are workshops\, presentations\, or education events part of your work\, mission or program? Do you ever wish you didn’t have to go it alone\, had some help with planning and preparation?\nLots of people have incredible knowledge and wisdom to share\, but want help figuring out where to focus their limited workshop time\, what mix of activities will keep participants engaged and inspired\, and how to best balance providing expertise and encouraging participants’ sharing from their own experiences. And for others\, it’s the registration\, marketing\, logistics or big-picture educational programming that are a challenge. I’m a trainer and do my own workshops and programming\, and I’ve helped others plan and do theirs. We all want rave reviews and maximum impact – so let’s figure out together what works! Call or email for more information\, and to register: Debbie Lynangale at d.lynangale@wap.org\, 802-258-0124.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-clinic-for-facilitators-trainers/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130618T220646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130618T220646Z
UID:4899-1371909600-1371916800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Landscape and Garden Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Bullitt Reservation\, a property in Ashfield of the Trustees of Reservations\, will be hosting a landscape and garden design workshop. \nCome tour the deep-energy retrofitted house\, the restored grounds and the demonstration kitchen garden\, and learn from land-use planner Mollie Babize how designs incorporated into the renovation of Bullitt can be translated to your home. From big patterns\, like the principles of site repair\, to little ones like a morning glory trellis to screen a bathroom window\, we will delve into the relationship between universal design issue and the specific needs of your home. Come with questions and leave inspired. \nThe workshop is free for Trustees members and $5 for non-members. The Bullitt Reservation is located at 332 Bullitt Rd\, Ashfield\, a half-mile off Rte. 116. Any questions\, please contact Emmet Van Driesche at 413-628-4485 x1.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/landscape-and-garden-design-workshop/
LOCATION:Bullitt Reservation\, 332 Bullitt Rd\, Ashfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130310T202846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T202846Z
UID:1689-1371909600-1371920400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Animal Husbandry Workshop: Raising Grazers with Grain-fed Animals
DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps producers plan how to integrate multiple livestock species into a whole farm system. While the primary focus of this farm is vegetable production\, livestock make crucial contributions to the whole of the farm. This workshop will cover scale thresholds that make animal operations an appropriate size relative to labor input\, market potential\, and husbandry needs. Each species will be considered for its needs\, its economic value\, as well as its contribution to overall farm functioning. The presentation focuses on synergies between grazing animals (cattle and sheep) and grain-fed animals (chickens and pigs)\, using annual cover crops as forage\, creating a farm budget\, managing production\, and scheduling slaughter dates. Marketing discussion will present combined approach to CSA\, direct retail\, farmers’ market\, and restaurants. $25 NOFA members; non-members $31.  Click here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-animal-husbandry-workshop-raising-grazers-with-grain-fed-animals/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130319T224053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130604T235016Z
UID:2273-1373702400-1375462800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:USA: Permaculture Design at Sirius
DESCRIPTION:USA: Permaculture Design at Sirius is a intensive three-week course. Learn how to create sustainable\, productive and beautiful human environments using natural ecosystems as models. Gain the skills to implement a permaculture project in your own community as you move through the design of projects beginning with interviews of real clients\, needs assessments\, development of real solutions\, and a formal permaculture design and presentation.  At Sirius Community explore the relationship between personal\, social and ecological sustainability in the rich context of this educational and spiritual ecovillage. \n\nProgram Highlights: \n•  Visit urban farms\, Community-Supported Agricultural (CSA) projects\, Eco-homesteads and micro organic food cottage industries \n•  Learn from award-winning permaculture designers and co-authors of Edible Forest Gardens\, Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier. \n•  Become a Certified Permaculture Apprentice: eligible to receive a Diploma of Permaculture Design after 2 years of applied work. \n•  Develop experience and skills living and learning alongside members of the Ecovillage. \n•  Experience an extra week of in depth design practice compared to all other PDC’s (which are a maximum of 2 weeks). \n•  Gain experience working in the Sirius edible forest gardens and install a perennial polyculture garden for the community. \n\nFor more information click here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/usa-permaculture-design-at-sirius/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130708T195440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T195952Z
UID:5134-1374172200-1374179400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Session
DESCRIPTION:Several farmer groups have raised concerns about the newly proposed FSMA rules and their cost to local growers. Rather than wading through hundreds of pages of rules\, come to this session to learn how the proposed rules would impact your farm\, and hear from those working to impact the rule-making process this summer. Roger Noonan\, New England Farmers Union president and farmer\, will discuss what these rules mean for local growers and will explain how to give feedback to the FDA through upcoming public hearings and written comments. MA Farm Bureau president Rich Bonanno and farmer Nathan L’Etoile will also be on hand to share their understanding of the proposed rules and how to affect them. Pizza dinner will be provided. Please RSVP by Monday\, July 15th to Kristen at 413-665-7100\, ext. 12 or kristen@buylocalfood.org. \n\nThis institution is an equal opportunity provider. This workshop is supported in part by the USDA/Risk Management Agency and by individual contributors and Local Hero members.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma-session/
LOCATION:Polish American Citizens Club\, 46 South Main Street\, South Deerfield\, 01373
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130617T214149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130617T214149Z
UID:4839-1374314400-1374332400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Business of Aquaculture: Looking at the Bottom Line
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Andy Danylchuk and Dr. David Damery\, Department of Environmental Conservation\, University of Massachusetts Amherst. \nThe focus of our workshop will provide an overview of the business of aquaculture\, including mission statement (why are you growing fish?)\, capital investment\, supply chain\, operating costs\, and marketing and sales.  We will use New England as a case study and review choices that potential aquaculture entrepreneurs will need to make when attempting to meet the triple bottom line of environmental\, social\, and economic sustainability. \nParticipants completing the workshop will: \n1)   understand the operational and economic bottlenecks associated with aquaculture development; \n2)   examine the financial elements necessary to determine the economic viability of aquaculture in New England; \n3)   gain an appreciation for the impact of risk at various stages in the aquaculture business system. \nPre-registration is required. To register\, send an email to:  chollingsworth@umass.edu by July 8.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-business-of-aquaculture-looking-at-the-bottom-line/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130710T202331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T202331Z
UID:5212-1374341400-1374354000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Al Fresco Italian Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Kitchen Garden invites you to the Porter Phelps Huntington Museum overlooking their fields for an Al Fresco Italian farm dinner on Saturday\, July 20th. At 5:30 p.m.\, a tour of the historic 18th century house that was owned and preserved by the same family until the museum’s founding will begin\, followed by a vegetarian meal outside (weather premitting). \nTake a look at our website to see the menu and more information
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/al-fresco-italian-dinner/
LOCATION:Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum\, 130 River Drive\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130722T100000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130604T185348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130715T235542Z
UID:4513-1374480000-1374487200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Meat Processing for Optimal Sales
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about meat cutting straight from experts at Adams Farm & Slaughterhouse?\nJoin us at Adams Farm in Athol to watch a cutting demonstration of a cow and pig carcass\, and to learn to choose the cuts that will be best for your market. Noreen Heath and Adams’ head butcher will describe different cuts that are in demand among restaurateurs and other wholesale and direct market customers. They will discuss differences they see in carcass quality of the animals brought to Adams\, and will help you better navigate cut lists and learn about available cuts that aren’t listed. \nThis workshop only have a few spaces left so contact Devon at 413-665-7100 or devon@buylocalfood.org now to reserve your spot.  There is a $15 cost for the workshop.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-meat-processing-for-optimal-sales/
LOCATION:Adams Farm\, 854 Bearsden Road\, Athol
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130726
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130718T211116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130718T220922Z
UID:5431-1374710400-1374796799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Summer Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by The MA Nursery Landscape Association (MNLA)\, MA Flower Growers Association (MFGA) and University of Massachusetts Extension. Join Massachusetts’ largest green industry associations – MFGA and MNLA – for their annual collaborative event\, the 2013 Summer Field Day and Trade Show. Take advantage of the newest ideas and cutting edge information\, tours of the Tower Hill Botanic Garden\, trade show\, networking and great food!  Featuring Keynote speaker: Dr. Bethany Bradley\, UMass Amherst for an eye opening look at climate change and implications for Massachusetts horticulture. Details on Conference: www.mnla.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/summer-field-day/
LOCATION:Tower Hill Botanic Garden\, Boylston
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130728
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130310T203048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T203048Z
UID:1691-1374883200-1374969599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Animal Husbandry Workshop: Certified Organic Poultry\, Pigs\, Steer\, and Worms
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Julie will discuss and and participants will see two sizes of meat birds\, layers\, brand new turkeys\, pigs\, cows\, and worms. Participants will learn about the management of all these species and their relationships to each other on this tightly organized and rotated farm system\, which includes 2 ½ acres of vegetables and 1 acre of orchard. The workshop covers feeds\, housing\, pasturing\, woods management\, rotations with crops\, sprouted grains\, brooding\, marketing\, and finances. Participants have the opportunity to help slaughter some chickens.  $30 NOFA members; $38 non-members.  Click here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-animal-husbandry-workshop-certified-organic-poultry-pigs-steer-and-worms/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130728
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130723T203948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130723T203948Z
UID:5662-1374883200-1374969599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pick-Your-Own & Music at the Benson Place
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Sonny Crawford’s musical performance at the Benson Place during pick-your-own. There will be blueberry treats for sale at the farm stand as well! Pick-Your-Own this year will be available July 27th\, 28th\, August 3rd and 4th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pick-your-own-music-at-the-benson-place/
LOCATION:The Benson Place\, 182 Flagg Hill Road\, Heath
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130611T180806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130611T180841Z
UID:4682-1375520400-1375545600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Rice Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference will focus on various aspects of rice farming in the Northeast including seed saving\, data collection\, wildlife conservation\, and small-scale rice processing equipment. Featuring: \n\nDavid Mackill (Adjunct Professor\, Plant Sciences\, University of California Davis)\nDon Brill (engineer\, www.thericeharvester.com)\nConrad Vispo (ecologist\, Farmscape Ecology Program\, Hawthorne Valley Farm)\n\nShital Kinkhabwala\, who has provided delicious food for our previous conferences\, will cater lunch and highlight dishes from a traditional Indian meal. \nRegistration Fee: $50/person\, $60/couple\, $40/student \nRegistration fee includes lunch and copy of the 2012 conference proceedings. Register early\, space is limited. Deadline for registration is July 26th. To register please provide your name\, e-mail address\, and a check made out to Mia Murphy\, 351 Longley Road\, Groton\, MA 01450. Contact Mia at makaogi@gmail.com. \nAdditional details about the conference can be found at www.ricenortheasternus.org. \nThe Fourth Annual Northeast USA Rice Conference is a collaboration between the McCouch RiceLab at Cornell University and Akaogi Farm. It is funded in part by the National Science Foundation.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-rice-conference/
LOCATION:Akaogi Farm\, 37 Earthbridge Road\, Westminster West\, Vermont
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130812
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130517T195627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T195627Z
UID:4273-1376006400-1376265599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA-Mass Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA for a weekend of learning\, networking\, and fun with people who are transforming the food system in the Northeast. In addition to hundreds of practical skills and farming workshops\, the conference features live entertainment\, children’s and teen conferences\, a country fair\, organic meals\, 100 exhibitors and much more. See a workshop list and register at www.nofasummerconference.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-mass-summer-conference/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130801T223918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T204351Z
UID:5895-1376395200-1376400600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Why and What You Need to Know About the Food Safety Modernization Act
DESCRIPTION:New England Food System Policy Project (a project of American Farmland Trust\, Conservation Law Foundation\, and Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group); Food Solutions New England; Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation; New England Farmers Union; Rhode Island Division of Agriculture; UMass Extension; University of Rhode Island are pleased to host: \nA Free Webinar on FSMA for New England Food Producers\, Buyers\, and Those Working Toward a Resilient New England Food System\nAugust 13\, 2013\, from 12:00-1:30 PM \nThe Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a new federal food safety law that will significantly impact how food in New England and around the country is grown\, handled\, and processed. Whether you are a farmer\, a food buyer or processor\, or someone working toward a thriving and resilient New England farm and food system\, you have a stake in how FSMA is implemented and can help make it a workable law that improves food safety and supports the type and scale of agriculture we have here in New England. \n Join us for a discussion about two rules that have recently been released by the Food and Drug Administration—the “produce” rule\, which addresses farm practices\, and the “preventive controls” rule\, which governs facilities that manufacture\, process\, pack or hold food.  Learn how these rules may affect your farm\, your business\, your food purchasing decisions or the region’s farm economy and environment—and how you can take action to be sure your voice is heard. \nRegister here for this free webinar:  August 13\, 2013\, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. \nSpeakers include:  Dr. Joanne Burke\, Food & Society Faculty Fellow\, University of New Hampshire; Dr. Richard Bonanno\, Extension Educator\, UMass Extension and President\, Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation; Dr. Lori Pivarnik\, Coordinator\, Food Safety Outreach/Research Nutrition and Food Sciences Department University of Rhode Island; and  Roger Noonan\, President\, New England Farmers Union; \nUnable to participate on August 13th but want to see the webinar?   Register now and we will send you a link to the webinar after it happens so you can watch it at your convenience.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-why-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-food-safety-modernization-act/
LOCATION:World Wide Web\, see registration info
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130310T203359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T203359Z
UID:1693-1376733600-1376744400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops 2013: Full Production Garden
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on observations on what’s happening here as well as in your own gardens.  It will cover soil conditions\, fertility\, beneficial insects\, maturity more seed saving.  It will also be the start for planning for fall and winter covering: varieties\, planting\, cover crops\, and season extension.  Class size is limited to 10\, $25/class or $100 for the full series.  Space permitting\, no one will be turned away for lack of cash and barter will be considered.  For more information or to register call 978-544-6347 or by email.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-workshops-2013-full-production-garden/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095139
CREATED:20130815T213231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130815T213231Z
UID:6253-1376820000-1376841600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Organic Sheep Dairy Intensive
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL NORTHEAST BEGINNING FARMERS:\nRegister now for Groundswell’s Organic Livestock Intensives! \nFull-day workshops on organic\, pasture-based livestock systems\, taught by outstanding Mentor Farmers! \nThese full-day programs are designed for the serious beginning farmer looking for in-depth instruction\, hands-on training\, and a chance to ask all your pesky questions! Taught by some of the best Mentor Farmers you’ll ever find\, renowned organic farmers Donn Hewes and Maryrose Livingston of Northland Sheep Dairy in Marathon\, NY and Karma and Michael Glos of Kingbird Farm in Berkshire\, NY. \nYou MUST register in advance by emailing info@groundswellcenter.org or calling 607-319-5095. See prices and deadlines for each session. Let us know if you need overnight housing and we’ll hook you up! We reserve the right to cancel any sessions with insufficient enrollment. \nOrganic Sheep Dairy Intensive\nRegister by Wed Aug 14\, 5PM\nInstructor: Maryrose Livingston. Location: Northland Sheep Dairy\nCost: $120-$150\, Voluntary Sliding Scale\nAn in-depth\,full-day program for those with a serious interest in grazing\, breeding and milking sheep\, and producing farmstead cheese as a profitable small-scale business. Sheep producers\, cheesemakers\, and others interested in learning about certifiable organic systems are encouraged to attend. Understand market opportunities and production requirements. Get your questions answered by one of the top experts in the US on organic sheep dairying.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/organic-sheep-dairy-intensive/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130820
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130808T184835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130808T184936Z
UID:5992-1376870400-1376956799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Tomato Contest
DESCRIPTION:The 29th Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest will be held at Boston’s City Hall Plaza Farmers’ Market on Monday\, August 19thin conjunction with the start of Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Week. 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. \n \nFarmers who want to submit entries can bring tomatoes to the City Hall Plaza Farmers’ Market between 9:00 am and 10:15 am on August 19thor drop their entries off with the corresponding registration form to one of several locations around the state on August 17thor 18th. These tomatoes will be brought in to Boston on Monday. For the complete details\, including contest criteria and a registration form\, click here.\n \nThe 29th Annual Tomato Contest is sponsored by the MDAR\, New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association and Mass Farmers Markets.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-tomato-contest/
LOCATION:Boston City Hall Plaza Farmers’ Market\, Boston City Hall Plaza (Government Center) 1 City Hall Plaza Boston\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130819T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130725T234009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T204517Z
UID:5757-1376904600-1376915400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:FDA  Hearing on Food Safety Modernization Act
DESCRIPTION:Produce growers and farms that minimally process food items or aggregate the produce of other farms can learn more about the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed food safety rules at two upcoming hearings. The first will be held August 19 at the Augusta (ME) State Armory from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The second will be held on August 20 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in Hanover NH at Alumni Hall Auditorium at the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth College. \nNew England Farmers Union encourages farmers to attend at least one of the sessions to learn more about the regulations\, and to share their concerns with the FDA. Farmers will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Produce Safety and Preventive Control Rules during the session. \nThe Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)\, passed in January 2011\, represents the most comprehensive reform of food regulation in more than 70 years. New England Farmers Union has been inviting farmers to comment on the rules\, many of which will add an untenable layer of cost and complexity for the region’s producers. \n“Food safety is a good thing\,” said New England Farmers Union President Roger Noonan\, “but the economic impact of these new rules means New England farmers are bearing a disproportionate burden. Producers need to tell their stories to the FDA and let the agency know how their operations will be affected by FSMA.” \n“The produce safety rule will mean big changes for Maine produce growers and packers\,” said Agriculture\, Conservation & Forestry Commissioner Walter Whitcomb\, who will be the host of the Maine session. “This is an important opportunity to hear from the Food and Drug Administration and offer comments.” \nVisit New England Farmers Union’s website for summaries of FSMA rules\, talking points\, as well as instructions on how to comment. The website will also provide up-to-date and detailed information on the hearings. You can also stay up to date by signing up for our blog and by following us on Facebook and Twitter. \nFor those not able not attend the listening session\, suggested questions may be submitted to New England Farmers Union at info@newenglandfarmersunion.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fda-holds-hearings-on-food-saftey-rules/
LOCATION:Augusta (ME) State Armory\, 179 Western Ave\, Augusta\, ME
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130809T185220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130809T190422Z
UID:6056-1376935200-1376944200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Learn What Cuts of Meat Chefs Want
DESCRIPTION:Come hear what local chefs are looking for when it comes to local meat. Daniel Martinez from Bistro Les Gras and Jordan Scott from The Gill Tavern will share their thoughts on how farmers can better serve the restaurant community by providing cuts chefs need. This session will be geared toward educating farmers on the needs of the restaurant industry for local beef\, pork\, lamb\, goat and chicken products. Both chefs use locally raised meat on their menu throughout the year and are excited to talk about the current needs in the industry\, what cuts work for them and how to maintain a healthy wholesale relationship. We welcome other chefs to attend and meet the farmers. Dinner will be provided; suggested donation for the workshop is $10. Please RSVP by Friday\, August 16th to Devon at (413) 665-7100 x22 or devon@buylocalfood.org.  \nThis institution is an equal opportunity provider. Support for this session comes from USDA/Risk Management Agency\, USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, and from individual contributors and Local Hero members.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/6056/
LOCATION:Potpourri Plaza\, 243 King Street\, Conference Room 234-236\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130725T234407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T203815Z
UID:5759-1376991000-1377001800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:FDA Hearing on Food Safety Modernization Act
DESCRIPTION:Produce growers and farms that minimally process food items or aggregate the produce of other farms can learn more about the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed food safety rules at two upcoming hearings. The first will be held August 19 at the Augusta (ME) State Armory from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The second will be held on August 20 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in Hanover NH at Alumni Hall Auditorium at the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth College. \nNew England Farmers Union encourages farmers to attend at least one of the sessions to learn more about the regulations\, and to share their concerns with the FDA. Farmers will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Produce Safety and Preventive Control Rules during the session. \nThe Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)\, passed in January 2011\, represents the most comprehensive reform of food regulation in more than 70 years. New England Farmers Union has been inviting farmers to comment on the rules\, many of which will add an untenable layer of cost and complexity for the region’s producers. \n“Food safety is a good thing\,” said New England Farmers Union President Roger Noonan\, “but the economic impact of these new rules means New England farmers are bearing a disproportionate burden. Producers need to tell their stories to the FDA and let the agency know how their operations will be affected by FSMA.” \n“The produce safety rule will mean big changes for Maine produce growers and packers\,” said Agriculture\, Conservation & Forestry Commissioner Walter Whitcomb\, who will be the host of the Maine session. “This is an important opportunity to hear from the Food and Drug Administration and offer comments.” \nVisit New England Farmers Union’s website for summaries of FSMA rules\, talking points\, as well as instructions on how to comment. The website will also provide up-to-date and detailed information on the hearings. You can also stay up to date by signing up for their blog and by following them on Facebook and Twitter. \nFor those not able not attend the listening session\, suggested questions may be submitted to New England Farmers Union at info@newenglandfarmersunion.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5759/
LOCATION:Alumni Hall Auditorium\, Hopkins Hall\, Darmouth College
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130822T143000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130815T224817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130819T185702Z
UID:6277-1377176400-1377181800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:FDA Hearing on Food Safety Modernization Act
DESCRIPTION:Produce growers and farms that minimally process food items or aggregate the produce of other farms can learn more about the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed food safety rules at upcoming hearings. Hearings have been scheduled in NH\, ME and MA. This MA hearing will be held at Plainville Farm\, located at 135 Mount Warner Rd in Hadley. Farmers are encouraged to attend the session to learn more about the regulations – many of which will add an untenable layer of cost and complexity for the region’s producers – and to share their concerns with the FDA. Farmers will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Produce Safety and Preventive Control Rules during the session. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)\, passed in January 2011\, represents the most comprehensive reform of food regulation in more than 70 years. “Food safety is a good thing\,” said New England Farmers Union President Roger Noonan\, “but the economic impact of these new rules means New England farmers are bearing a disproportionate burden. Producers need to tell their stories to the FDA and let the agency know how their operations will be affected by FSMA.” Visit CISA’s website and New England Farmers Union’s website for summaries of FSMA rules\, talking points\, as well as instructions on how to comment. For those not able not attend the hearing\, suggested questions may be submitted to New England Farmers Union at info@newenglandfarmersunion.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-and-drug-administrations-proposed-food-safety-rules/
LOCATION:Plainville Farm\, 135 Mount Warner Rd\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130809T185611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130809T190007Z
UID:6059-1377196200-1377203400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Greenhouse Energy Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to reduce your greenhouse fuel costs this winter\, or planning a new greenhouse?  Join CISA at Full Bloom Market Garden to learn about greenhouse energy efficiency strategies\, practical energy-saving tips\, and funding opportunities for greenhouse projects large and small. Come tour Full Bloom’s gutter-connect and hoophouse complex with high efficiency lighting\, computerized climate control\, underbench heat\, wood pellet boilers and a conveyor system between houses. John Bartok\, agricultural engineer\, and representatives from NRCS\, MA Farm Energy Program and WMECO will be presenting.  Dinner will be provided; suggested donation for the workshop is $10.  Please RSVP by Monday\, August 19th to Kristen at (413) 665-7100 x12 or kristen@buylocalfood.org. \nThis institution is an equal opportunity provider. Support for this session comes from the MA Farm Energy Program (MFEP)\, USDA/Risk Management Agency\, USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, and from individual contributors and Local Hero members.  MFEP is a program of Berkshire-Pioneer RC&D with support from MDAR and USDA-NRCS. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greenhouse-energy-efficiency/
LOCATION:Full Bloom Market Garden\, 216 Long Plain Road \, Whately
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130310T203554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T203554Z
UID:1695-1377352800-1377363600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Animal Husbandry Workshop: 100% Grass-Fed Seasonal Raw Milk Dairy
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will cover the basics of raw milk production\, seasonal dairy management\, and intensive rotational grazing\, as well as fencing options and water systems for cows and calves. Participants will meet at Blue Hill Farm and view all aspects of milk production from the milking machines to the pastures.  $25 NOFA members; non-members $31.  Click here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-animal-husbandry-workshop-100-grass-fed-seasonal-raw-milk-dairy/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Farm\, North Plain Rd\, Great Barrington\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130822T224039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130822T224039Z
UID:6417-1377507600-1377520200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pig butchering workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ape & Ape will be hosting a Pig Butchering Workshop on 8/26/13 from 9am-12:30pm \nCost: $30 \nParticipants will learn how to slaughter\, dress and prepare large animals into meat in a conscientious manner – in this case two male guinea hogs\, a heritage breed. We’ll follow traditional butchering and preservation methods\, ending with a variety of cuts\, and organ meats\, and begin rendering lard\, and curing ham\, bacon and sausage. All parts of the animals will be used. \nWorkshop put on by Ape & Ape – www.apeandape.com No experience necessary! Kids welcome and come free. \nPlease RSVP apeandapemass@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pig-butchering-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130815T213642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130909T180719Z
UID:6255-1378461600-1378483200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Draft Horse Intensive\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:Full-day workshops on organic\, pasture-based livestock systems\, taught by outstanding Mentor Farmers! \nThese full-day programs are designed for the serious beginning farmer looking for in-depth instruction\, hands-on training\, and a chance to ask all your pesky questions! Taught by some of the best Mentor Farmers you’ll ever find\, renowned organic farmers Donn Hewes and Maryrose Livingston of Northland Sheep Dairy in Marathon\, NY and Karma and Michael Glos of Kingbird Farm in Berkshire\, NY. \nYou MUST register in advance by emailing info@groundswellcenter.org or calling 607-319-5095. See prices and deadlines for each session. Let us know if you need overnight housing and we’ll hook you up! We reserve the right to cancel any sessions with insufficient enrollment. \nDraft Horse Intensive\, Part I\n \nSaturday\, Sept 14\, 10 AM – 4PM \nRegister by Friday\, Sept 6\, 5PM \nInstructors: Donn Hewes\, Maryrose Livingston \nLocation: Northland Sheep Dairy \nCost: $120-$150 Per Day\, Voluntary Sliding Scale \nYou may register for Part I only\, or for both Parts I and II. Prerequisite: Experience with horses and premission of Instructor. A hands on practicum for the beginning teamster or serious wannabe. Learn to think like a horse. Prerequisites: Some experience with horses and permission of instructor.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/draft-horse-intensive-part-i/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130815T213854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130909T180755Z
UID:6257-1378461600-1378483200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Draft Horse Intensive\, Part II
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL NORTHEAST BEGINNING FARMERS:\nRegister now for Groundswell’s Organic Livestock Intensives! \nFull-day workshops on organic\, pasture-based livestock systems\, taught by outstanding Mentor Farmers! \nThese full-day programs are designed for the serious beginning farmer looking for in-depth instruction\, hands-on training\, and a chance to ask all your pesky questions! Taught by some of the best Mentor Farmers you’ll ever find\, renowned organic farmers Donn Hewes and Maryrose Livingston of Northland Sheep Dairy in Marathon\, NY and Karma and Michael Glos of Kingbird Farm in Berkshire\, NY. \nYou MUST register in advance by emailing info@groundswellcenter.org or calling 607-319-5095. See prices and deadlines for each session. Let us know if you need overnight housing and we’ll hook you up! We reserve the right to cancel any sessions with insufficient enrollment. \nDraft Horse Intensive\, Part II\n \nRegister by Friday\, Sept 6\, 5PM \nInstructors: Donn Hewes\, Maryrose Livingston \nLocation: Northland Sheep Dairy \nCost: $120-$150 Per Day\, Voluntary Sliding Scale \nYou may register for Part I only\, or for both Parts I and II. Prerequisite: Experience with horses and premission of Instructor. A hands on practicum for the beginning teamster or serious wannabe. Learn to think like a horse. Prerequisites: Some experience with horses and permission of instructor.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/draft-horse-intensive-part-ii/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130815T214122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130909T180840Z
UID:6259-1378461600-1378483200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hog Breeding & Farrowing Intensive
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL NORTHEAST BEGINNING FARMERS:\nRegister now for Groundswell’s Organic Livestock Intensives! \nFull-day workshops on organic\, pasture-based livestock systems\, taught by outstanding Mentor Farmers! \nThese full-day programs are designed for the serious beginning farmer looking for in-depth instruction\, hands-on training\, and a chance to ask all your pesky questions! Taught by some of the best Mentor Farmers you’ll ever find\, renowned organic farmers Donn Hewes and Maryrose Livingston of Northland Sheep Dairy in Marathon\, NY and Karma and Michael Glos of Kingbird Farm in Berkshire\, NY. \nYou MUST register in advance by emailing info@groundswellcenter.org or calling 607-319-5095. See prices and deadlines for each session. Let us know if you need overnight housing and we’ll hook you up! We reserve the right to cancel any sessions with insufficient enrollment. \nHog Breeding & Farrowing Intensive \nRegister by Friday\, Sept 6\, 5PM \nInstructor: Karma Glos. Location: Kingbird Farm\nCost: $120-$150\, Voluntary Sliding Scale\nAn in-depth\, full-day program for those thinking about getting into breeding hogs and farrowing your own piglets in a pasture-based system. Economics\, breeding stock\, management\, facilities\, markets. . . . Get all your questions answered by one of the region’s leading experts in organic pasture-pig systems.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hog-breeding-farrowing-intensive/
LOCATION:Kingbird Farm\, 9398 West Creek Rd. Berkshire\, NY 13736
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130918
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130917T234223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130917T235812Z
UID:6735-1379376000-1379462399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Crop Storage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:UVM Extension with support from the USDA’s Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program will offer five full day workshops on crop storage throughout Vermont this fall. Workshops will focus on long-term storage of crops for sale through the winter and into early spring\, but will be relevant to many agricultural and food storage needs. \nThese one-day workshops will be held in \n\nBrattleboro – 9/17\nRutland – 9/19\nWhite River Junction – 10/9\nSt. Johnsbury – 10/10\nShelburne – 10/16\n\nParticipants from neighboring states are encouraged to attend. The fee for the course is $20 and will include light breakfast and lunch\, a pre-course workbook\, reference material. To register for a workshop visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/event/7979513941 or contact the Rutland Extension office at 802-773-3349. Individuals requesting a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program should contact Pamela Lowell at 802-773-3349 by 9/5.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crop-storage-workshop/
LOCATION:Vermont Technical College\, 8 University Way \, Brattleboro\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Callahan":MAILTO:chris.callahan@uvm.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T095140
CREATED:20130916T221924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130916T222037Z
UID:6719-1379444400-1379451600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Permaculture talk at Historical Society in Greenfield
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Botkin\, farm manager of Laughing Dog Farm\, in Gill\, will speak about “Backyard Permaculture.” This talk is aimed for beginners\, wannabes\, and the like\, however permaculture “experts”\, “real farmers”\, experienced gardeners\, and all others are also welcome to come (…and chime in!) I will be discussing the “mental”  and “beliefs” aspects of permaculture as well as innovative horticulture/gardening\, season-extension\, etc\, techniques. \n“Backyard permaculture” seeks to integrate the concept and practice of ecological design with practical\, four-season food production\, whether by seasoned farmers\, or “amateurs”\, even on marginal lands or small spaces. Daniel will describe several innovative\, “guerilla gardening” and “season-extension” techniques he uses on his five-acre plot\, including permanent mulch/low-till\, vertical farming\, and winter “tunnels”.\nFor over a decade\, Daniel and his wife\, Divya have hand-raised a growing diversity of produce\, flowers\, herbs\, fruits\, rabbits and goats. They operate a small CSA\, mentor interns and micro-farming and food-related workshops at their farm and beyond. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. and the talk begins at 7:00. As always\, the evening is free and open to the public (donations are gratefully accepted at the door) and there will be time after the presentation for questions and conversation.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/backyard-permaculture-talk-at-historical-society-in-greenfield/
LOCATION:The Historical Society of Greenfield\, 43 Church Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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