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SUMMARY:Farm to Institution Wholesaling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer looking to deepen your understanding of whether you are financially and operationally prepared to engage wholesale buyers? If so\, this workshop is for you! \nJoin the Farm to Institution Summit for a FREE training program led and developed by Kitchen Table Consultants\, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. You’ll leave this workshop feeling empowered with tools that provide solutions for success and help break down the barriers to institutional sales for small farms. \nThe agenda includes: (1) six modules to get your head around what to expect with courting buyers\, how you might need to change your operation to increase opportunity\, crop costing at scale and goal margins\, budgeting for the wholesale enterprise on top of your whole farm budget; (2) intensive group work where everyone is engaged and eager to learn; (3) access to farm + food maker consultants with many years experience; (4) simplified project planning for attaining big goals; and (5) a printed course manual and flash drive with the entire toolkit. \nParticipation is limited to 20 attendees for this workshop (registration required). \nThis workshop is intended for farmers with three seasons of experience or more. It is recommended that farmer attendees have an accounting system in place and be familiar with it at an intermediate level (i.e.\, able to generate and read Profit + Loss reports). Although the workshop is designed for farmers\, service providers are welcome\, as there will be some modules on sales to all institutions with some specific attention toward farm to school.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-institution-wholesaling-workshop/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Campus Center\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst \, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Farm to Institution Summit":MAILTO:summit@farmtoinst.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190403T210000
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SUMMARY:Plant-Insect Co-evolution
DESCRIPTION:How do plants defend themselves from insects\, and how effective are these defenses? Come learn about insect life cycles\, orders\, and distinguishing features that they have adapted through co-evolution with plants. This class includes discussion about the native plant-native pollinator relationship\, as well as an outdoor study to examine signs of insects on the landscape. \nProgram Code: BOT1508\nInstructor: George LoCascio\nFee: $33 (Member) / $40 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: all certificates\nCEU: MALP MCLP: .5 MNLA MCH: .5 NOFA AOLCP: 2.5 SAF CFE: 2.5 (Cat.2)\nCosponsor: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-insect-co-evolution/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T192420Z
UID:30583-1554458400-1554465600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Planning\, Practices\, and Programs
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Planning\, Practices\, and Programs. A workshop for farmers and forest land owners Friday\, April 5\, 2019 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Deerfield Town Hall 8 Conway Street\, South Deerfield\, Mass. \nAre you a farmer or farmland or forestland owner? The Franklin Conservation District invites you to attend a workshop to learn about programs that offer technical and financial assistance to help you address natural resource concerns on your land. Meet representatives from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Franklin Conservation District who will present information about conservation planning\, conservation practices and how to access federal conservation programs. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and pick up literature. \nSpeakers:\nBarbara Miller\, retired State Resource Conservationist\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Rita Thibodeau\, District Conservationist\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\nCarolyn Ness\, Franklin Conservation District \nThe session is free and open to the public.\nFor more information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact Barbara Miller\, 413-628-4596.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/conservation-planning-practices-and-programs/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190305T170841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T170841Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Aggie: Home Orchard Management
DESCRIPTION:Home Orchard Establishment & Basics (Classroom) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00\nHome Orchard Pest Management (Hands-on workshop) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, April 6\, 2019 led by Dr. Jaime Piñero & Ms. Liz Garofalo\nRed Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA 01331 \nMorning: Horticultural topics covered will be the basics of planting fruit trees\, including site selection\, choice of variety and rootstock\, planting best practices\, tree training and pruning\, fertilization and ongoing fruit tree care. (In-depth pest management will be covered in the afternoon session.) If weather permits\, there will be a hands-on demonstration of planting fruit trees at Red Apple Farm. \nAfternoon: One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on\, scouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc.\, will be covered. \nThe workshops will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. If attending both workshops\, please bring a bag lunch. \nFee $50 per workshop or attend both for reduced price of $90. To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-home-orchard-management/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190406T213000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190319T141443Z
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SUMMARY:Beantown at the Beast
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the wonderful world of heirloom beans! \nFeaturing four types of local beans: Appaloosa\, Yellow Eye\, Marfax\, and Canada Yellow. Paired with pork belly\, braised beef\, poached fish\, and vegan spring vegetables. Each meal includes a spring greens salad. \n$18/bowl and $10/half bowl \nTwo ticketed seatings: 5:30 and 7:30. \nRSVP online or by phone at 413-727-3040 — seats are limited!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beantown-at-the-beast/
LOCATION:Belly of the Beast\, 159 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Belly of the Beast":MAILTO:eat@bellyofthebeastma.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190108T212227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T212533Z
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Backyard Beekeepers
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting\, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary\, weather permitting. \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-backyard-beekeepers-3/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190305T181935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T181935Z
UID:30152-1555149600-1555160400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tips and Techniques for Healthy Seedling Starts
DESCRIPTION:Healthy plants and gardens begin with healthy seedlings. Come learn some basic yet critical propagation techniques for successful seedling starts. We begin with a brief overview of propagation terminology and science and continue in the greenhouse with hands-on demonstrations and experience. Plan to get your hands dirty and leave with some healthy native seedling starts! \nProgram Code: HOR3132\nInstructor: Alexis Doshas\nFee: $40 (Member) / $48 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1; MNLA MCH: .5; NOFA AOLCP: 3\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tips-and-techniques-for-healthy-seedling-starts/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190417T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190211T162500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T013754Z
UID:29847-1555518600-1555529400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop: Serving Social and Economic Justice on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry! This event is full for the general public. We have some reserved spaces left for farmers. Please email Stevie for more information\, with questions\, or to RSVP: stevie@buylocalfood.org\n\n\n\nHow can we contribute to economic and social justice?\nMany farmers have asked some version of this question before. We are\, by nature of our work\, invested in our communities. But as you know well\, farming is hard\, time-consuming work\, often with limited financial rewards; aligning our social justice principles with the day-to-day grind of the farm is a constant struggle. This challenge is only greater in low wealth communities\, where people are often without the means to afford and access healthy\, sustainably grown food. \nThis workshop is geared towards farmers who want to engage in dialogue about how we\, as part of this larger food system\, can create change within our work that positively impacts your farm’s resiliency. Examples include social justice issues on the farm\, creating community partnerships\, and providing local food to low income customers–especially in light of the $8.3 million in SNAP dollars spent on local foods since the creation of HIP. \nLeah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm with Maggie Cheney and D. Rooney of Rock Steady Farm & Flowers will draw from their experiences\, research\, and community connections including work from Soul Fire’s recently published manual “Sowing the Seeds of Food Justice”. They will discuss how they make their farms financially viable and socially responsible; we will dive into food distribution models\, cooperative ownership\, and methods of community collaboration. There will be small group discussion and attendees will walk away inspired by and ready to take steps towards implementing changes in their work. \n\nNorthampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, 4:30 – 7:30pm\nCost for the workshop is free. Food will be provided. Email or call Stevie (413-665-7100) if you have questions about the workshop or location accessibility.   \n\nAbout the Presenters:\n \nRock Steady Farm & Flowers is a for-profit farm located in Millerton\, NY. “We use holistic farming practices that allow us to grow high quality vegetables\, cut flowers\, and herbs for a diverse array of market outlets. We manage a total of 12 acres: two in flowers\, six in veggies\, and over four acres of rotational cover crop. We have diversified customers including our 225 person CSA\, floral designers\, restaurants\, food pantries\, social justice non-profits\, and design for special events in the Hudson Valley and New York City” \n“Our farm is grounded in close partnerships with other land based projects\, neighbors\, and non-profits who are also working to build equity in our region and beyond. We are a growing cooperatively-owned farm\, with opportunities for equity for staff members after a trial period. Our farm both shares land and feeds the kitchen of the The Watershed Center\, a social justice retreat and resource center for change-makers. This partnership\, as well as partnership with the Northeast Community Center in Millerton\, provides job-training and volunteer opportunities for a diversity of youth and adults throughout the season. Additionally\, we have a growing relationship with Callen-Lorde\, an LGBTQ community health center in NYC as well as The LGBTQ Center.” \n \n\n\nSoul Fire Farm ” is a BIPOC-centered community farm committed to ending racism and injustice in the food system. We raise and distribute life-giving food as a means to end food apartheid. With deep reverence for the land and wisdom of our ancestors\, we work to reclaim our collective right to belong to the earth and to have agency in the food system. We bring diverse communities together on this healing land to share skills on sustainable agriculture\, natural building\, spiritual activism\, health\, and environmental justice. We are training the next generation of activist-farmers and strengthening the movements for food sovereignty and community self-determination.” \n\n \nThis workshop is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award 2016-70017-25423.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-serving-social-and-economic-justice-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190319T142030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T142413Z
UID:30359-1555855200-1555862400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Rites of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our take on classic Passover and Easter dishes at our family-style tables. An abundance of food will be featured\, including:\nSpring Parsnips + Carrots w/Almond Granola\nMaple-Glazed Ham\nClassic Passover Brisket\nAsparagus + Coddled Eggs\nand even more to come… \nA spring gathering to celebrate renewal and rebirth\, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boston Chapter of Black and Pink\, an open family of LGBTQ prisoners and “free world” allies who support each other. Their work toward the abolition of the prison industrial complex is rooted in the experience of currently and formerly incarcerated people. \nOne ticketed seating at 2pm. \nRSVP online or by phone at 413-727-3040 — seats are limited!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/rites-of-spring/
LOCATION:Belly of the Beast\, 159 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Belly of the Beast":MAILTO:eat@bellyofthebeastma.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190322T125042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T140447Z
UID:30431-1555941600-1555965000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Managing People: Skill-building for Supervisors and Crew Leaders
DESCRIPTION:(Para Español\, haga click aquí.) \nGet the best out of your farm team in 2019! \nManaging people is a skill that can be learned\, much like operating equipment or growing crops. Farmers often expect themselves or their employees to learn such skills on their own\, but most of us are not born with people management skills and benefit from coaching. Labor is one of your farm’s biggest expenses and greatest assets – how well are you managing it? \nJoin us for this two-part workshop series to build your leadership\, communication\, and people management skills. Presenters Richard Stup and Ethan Grundberg of Cornell bring extensive combined experience in agricultural workforce management. Spanish/English interpreting will be available upon request. Participants may attend one or both workshops; all participants are encouraged to stay for dinner and networking from 5-5:30pm. \nPlease register (below) by Friday\, April 19th. Cost is $15 to attend both workshops\, or $10 to attend one workshop\, and a $5 discount is available for additional attendees from the same farm. Scholarships are also available if financial support is needed to enable farm employees to attend. Contact Kristen at 413-665-7100 x12 to let us know if you are interested in a scholarship\, to request Spanish/English interpreting\, or with any other questions. \nWorkshop 1\, 2-5pm: Leading and motivating employees\nThis session will help you identify the skills needed to be a great supervisor of people\, and begin to develop and apply these skills on your farm. You will learn strategies for effective leadership and communication\, assessing performance problems\, supervising a multicultural or multilingual staff\, and strengthening employees’ motivation and commitment to the farm. \nDinner for all attendees: 5-5:30pm \nWorkshop 2\, 5:30-8:30pm: Managing performance and training\nOne of the biggest challenges of being a supervisor is effectively communicating performance expectations to employees and ensuring that those expectations are carried out. This session will delve more deeply into effective strategies for training employees\, setting clear expectations\, and providing feedback to get the best out of your staff. \nRegister here (or by emailing Kristen):  \n\n \n\n\n\nChoose Attendance Option\n\n\nBoth Workshops $15.00 USDWorkshop 1: Leading & Motivating Employees $10.00 USDWorkshop 2: Managing Performance & Training $10.00 USDAdditional Attendee- Both Workshops $10.00 USDAdditional Attendee- Workshop 1: Leading & Motivating Employees $5.00 USDAdditional Attendee- Workshop 2: Managing Performance & Training $5.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name of attendee:\n\n\n\n\n\nEnter farm/business name:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWorkshop presenters: \nRichard Stup\, Director of the Cornell University Ag Workforce Development Program\, focuses on human resource management\, enhancing employee engagement\, regulatory compliance\, and leadership development at the farm level. Prior to joining Cornell University\, Richard Stup founded Ag Workforce Development\, a firm focused on improving individual and team performance through organization development and technology solutions. Earlier in his career\, Richard was an Extension specialist with Penn State University\, where he led the Dairy Alliance team and developed award-winning educational programming in human resource management. He earned his doctorate from Penn State in the field of Workforce Education and Development\, including innovative research into the effects of human resource management on farm employee organizational commitment. \nEthan Grundberg works as Cornell Cooperative Extension Vegetable Specialist in the Hudson Valley. Before coming to Cornell\, Ethan worked as farm manager at Allandale Farm\, a 40-acre diversified vegetable farm in eastern Massachusetts with a multicultural and multilingual staff. Prior to that\, he studied Latin American History at the University of Iowa and earned his Master’s in agroecology and vegetable production at the University of California\, Davis. He then managed the university’s research fields\, providing instruction in safe equipment use to student employees\, before returning east to work for as technical assistance and incubator farm coordinator for the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Other experiences that have informed his work include positions supporting community gardens in New York City and working in the northern coffee-growing region of Nicaragua\, where he honed his Spanish.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/managing-people-skill-building-for-supervisors-and-crew-leaders/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190418T132213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T150243Z
UID:30693-1555941600-1555965000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gestión de personal: Desarrollo de habilidades para supervisores y líderes de equipo
DESCRIPTION:(For English\, click here.) \nLa gestión de personal es una habilidad que puede aprenderse como se aprende a conducir maquinarias o a cultivar. Los agricultores generalmente esperan aprender\, o que sus empleados aprendan\, dichas habilidades por cuenta propia\, pero la mayoría de nosotros no nacemos con habilidades de gestión de personal y nos beneficiamos de la capacitación. Súmese a esta serie de talleres de dos partes\, dirigidos por Richard Stup de Cornell University\, para desarrollar sus habilidades de liderazgo\, comunicación y gestión de personal. Los participantes pueden asistir a uno o dos talleres. Se invita a todos los participantes a quedarse a cenar y a relacionarse desde las 5-5:30 p. m. Habrá servicios de interpretación español/inglés. \nEl costo es $15 para asistir a ambos talleres o $10 para asistir a un taller\, y se ofrece un descuento de $5 para otros participantes del mismo establecimiento agrícola. Hay becas disponibles para empleados de establecimientos agrícolas si necesitan ayuda económica para asistir. ¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con Kristen escribiendo a kristen@buylocalfood.org o llamando al teléfono 413-665-7100. Le rogamos que se inscriba antes del viernes 19 de abril. \nTaller 1 – De 2 p. m. a 5 p. m.: Dirección y motivación de los empleados\nEsta clase le ayudará a reconocer las habilidades necesarias para ser un gran supervisor de personal y comenzar a desarrollar y a aplicar estas habilidades en su establecimiento agrícola. Usted aprenderá estrategias para lograr un liderazgo y una comunicación eficaces\, evaluar problemas de desempeño\, supervisar a un personal multicultural o plurilingüe y fortalecer la motivación y el compromiso de los empleados con el establecimiento. \nTaller 2 – De 5:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m.: Capacitación y gestión del desempeño \nUno de los desafíos más grandes de ser supervisor consiste en comunicar eficazmente las expectativas de desempeño a los empleados y garantizar que esas expectativas se lleven a cabo.  Esta clase indagará más profundamente en las estrategias eficaces para capacitar a los empleados\, establecer expectativas claras y transmitir comentarios para sacar lo mejor de su personal. \nInscríbase con Paypal aquí (o si lo prefiera\, escriba a kristen@buylocalfood.org):  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nElija la opcion de asistencia\n\n\nAmbos talleres $15.00 USDTaller 1: Direccion y motivacion de los empleados $10.00 USDTaller 2: Capacitacion y gestion del desempeno $10.00 USDAsistente adicional- ambos talleres $10.00 USDAsistente adicional- taller 1 $5.00 USDAsistente adicional- taller 2 $5.00 USD \n\n\nNombre del participante\n\n\n\n\n\nNombre de la empresa
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gestion-de-personal-desarrollo-de-habilidades-para-supervisores-y-lideres-de-equipo/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190415T130823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T130823Z
UID:30653-1556046000-1556053200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Biggest Little Farm
DESCRIPTION:CISA is partnering with Amherst Cinema for a screening of The Biggest Little Farm\, followed by a panel discussion featuring CISA’s Margaret Christie\, Missy Bahret of Old Friends Farm\, and Harrison Bardwell of Bardwell Farm. The film chronicles the experiences of first-time farmers over 8 years. \nA testament to the immense complexity of nature\, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land. \nWhen the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction notice from their tiny LA apartment\, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County\, naively endeavoring to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature. \nThe land they’ve chosen\, however\, is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering from a brutal drought. \nThe film chronicles eight years of daunting work and outsize idealism as they attempt to create the utopia they seek\, planting 10\,000 orchard trees and over 200 different crops\, and bringing in animals of every kind– including an unforgettable pig named Emma and her best friend\, Greasy the rooster. \nWhen the farm’s ecosystem finally begins to reawaken\, so does the Chesters’ hope – but as their plan to create perfect harmony takes a series of wild turns\, they realize that to survive they will have to reach a far greater understanding of the intricacies and wisdom of nature\, and of life itself. \nFor more tickets and more information\, visit: https://amherstcinema.org/films-and-events/biggest-little-farm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-biggest-little-farm/
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190404T195838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T195838Z
UID:30599-1556384400-1556398800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Farm Market Table" Storytelling Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Barrington Farmers Market for “Farm Market Table\,” a night of storytelling to celebrate the power and purpose of food. Local and guest farmers\, chefs\, and eaters will share their favorite food stoires. Featuring Special guest storyteller Julia Turshen acclaimed food writer and activist\, and best selling author of “Small Victories” “Feed the Resistance” and “Now and Again”. All tickets sales benefit the Great Barrington Farmers Market SNAP\, WIC\, and SFMC doubling programs.a night of storytelling at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. \nWe believe that everyone deserves access to fresh local food. We believe in a resilient and equitable local food system. We believe in creating opportunity for Farmers. Come help us make it a possibility! We want to welcome everyone to celebrate and support food in our community. \nTickets are offered on a sliding scale with special pricing available. For more information and to buy tickets check out greatbarringtonfarmersmarket.org or mahaiwe.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-market-table-storytelling-event/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Barrington Farmers Market":MAILTO:GBFMMANAGER@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190415T135409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T135409Z
UID:30656-1556470800-1556478000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Tour and Forage Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tour and Forage Walk at Fletcher Farm\n22 Gunn Road ext\, Southampton \nSpecialists will discuss wet pasture challenges\, plant identification\, manure storage and handling\, and many other topics \nClick here to register. \nContact Sam Glaze-Corcoran\, coordinator for the southern New England Grazing Network\, by phone or email: 978-855-3242 or samanthaglaze@rocketmail.com for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tour-and-forage-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190429T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190115T160213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T160213Z
UID:29617-1556526600-1556542800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nutritional management of pasture raised animals
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 29\, 2019 8:30 am to 1 pm |\nNutritional management of pasture raised animals Topics: Pasturing versus confinement systems\, nutritional challenges of raising animals on pasture\, multi species grazing\, forage quality \nA certificate of participation from University of Connecticut Extension will be awarded to each person who completes the three classroom workshops and at least one of the field workshops. \nRegister for any or all of the workshops at https://goo.gl/forms/sFIqmM2oxieDkTdg2 or by emailing jean.king@uconn.edu. \nWinter weather policy: February and March workshops each have a designated Snow Date. In the event of inclement weather those registered will receive an email by 5 pm of the previous day. Changes will also be posted on our website
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nutritional-management-of-pasture-raised-animals/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190422T120250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T120250Z
UID:30716-1557244800-1557252000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Conservation workshop
DESCRIPTION:Conservation workshop for Hampden/Hampshire Counties farmers and forest land owners planned \nThe Hampden/Hampshire Counties Conservation Districts will host a workshop where farmers and forest land owners can learn about programs that offer technical and financial assistance to help them address natural resource concerns on their land. The workshop\, titled Conservation Planning\, Practices and Programs\, will be held on Tuesday\, May 7\, 2019\, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM\, 195 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA 01035. \nMeet representatives from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Hampden/Hampshire Counties Conservation Districts who will present information about conservation planning\, conservation practices and how to access federal conservation programs. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and pick up literature. \nThe session is free and open to the public. For more information\, or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact Barbara Miller\, 413-628-4596.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/conservation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190402T142304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T142747Z
UID:30555-1557336600-1557343800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing on APR Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Agricultural Resources will hold a public hearing on amendment of 330 CMR 22.00. The Department is proposing changes to address the transfer and sale of a parcel protected by an APR. \nThe revised regulations will provide APR landowners with a clearer understanding of their requirements at the time of transfer\, the Department’s process for review and their rights to withdraw and appeal the Department’s decision. \nTestimony may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing. Written testimonies or comments will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on Friday\, May 10\, 2019 by email to dorothy.du@mass.gov or by mail to Dorothy Du\, 251 Causeway Street\, 5th floor\, Boston\, MA 02114-2151. \nThe proposed regulation and a redline comparison version are available on the MDAR website:\n330 CMR 22:00 Proposed Regulations\n330 CMR 22:00 Redline\nor may be obtained by calling Dorothy Du at 617-626-1741. \nFor special accommodations for this event or to obtain this information in an alternative format\, you may contact the ADA coordinator at 617-626-1710.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/public-hearing-on-apr-regulations/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, Allen Meeting Room\, 12 Olive St\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190409T133438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T141253Z
UID:30614-1557565200-1557579600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community's Plant Sale & Gardener's Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join GTC and the Springfield Food Policy Council on Saturday\, May 11 for an annual Plant Sale and Gardener’s Gathering. \nThere will be a wide selection of healthy vegetable and fruit starts (young plants ready to go in the ground) available\, along with many herbs and flowers. \nPrices range from $2.00 – $4.00 for seedlings\, and only $25.00 for a beautiful\, overflowing hanging basket. \nNEW offerings this year: Cauliflower\, Celery\, Rainbow Swiss Chard\, Leeks\, Poblano Peppers\, Rosa Bianca Eggplant\, White Star Eggplant\, Chocolate Mint and many more! We are also offering many of last year’s favorites\, such as Gandules\, Aji Dulce\, Kale\, Sungold Cherry Tomatoes\, and Lavender! \nWe encourage you to come shop the day of the sale! We will have a wide selection of plants available including wrapped gift plants\, just in time for Mother’s Day\, as well as free workshops thanks to our partnership with the Springfield Food Policy Council. GTC will host their Gardener’s Gathering from 10:00 – 12:00 — come meet your neighbors\, learn something new\, and celebrate spring! \nPlants are available to pre-order online before April 28th. To pay for pre-order plants by cash\, check\, of EBT\, download this form. For folks paying with a check\, please mail your form and payment or stop by the Farm Store. For folks paying with EBT or cash\, please bring your form and payment to our Walnut Street Farm Store at 200 Walnut St. on Wednesday or Thursday from 11:00am – 6:00pm. You can use your SNAP benefits to purchase any vegetable\, fruit or herb plant!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-communitys-plant-sale-gardeners-gathering/
LOCATION:Gardening the Community\, 200 Walnut Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190108T211507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T211507Z
UID:29439-1557856800-1557864000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Backyard Beekeepers
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting\, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary\, weather permitting. \nBerkshire Botanical Garden\n5 West Stockbridge Road\nStockbridge\, MA 01262 \nFor more information visit our website: http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ \nOr Phone: 413-298-3926 \nOr Email: info@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-backyard-beekeepers-4/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190429T131426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T131426Z
UID:30762-1557910800-1557921600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Field Workshop: Plant identification\, forage calculations\, soil health/sampling\, stockpiling
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 15\, 9 am to 12 noon\nUMASS Hadley Farm\, 111 North Maple St\, Hadley\, MA\nTopics: Plant identification\, forage calculations\, soil health/sampling\, stockpiling\nSpeakers: Bob Skalbite and Dr. Masoud Hasemi\, UMASS \nRegister for this workshop at:\nhttps://goo.gl/forms/sFIqmM2oxieDkTdg2 or by emailing jean.king@uconn.edu\n\nThese workshops are part of a 2017-2020 USDA/NESARE Professional Development Program Grant\, a joint\nproject among the Universities of CT\, MA and RI.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/field-workshop-plant-identification-forage-calculations-soil-healthsampling-stockpiling/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190305T182214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T182214Z
UID:30154-1558098000-1558105200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Writing in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Writers from Emily Dickinson to Edith Wharton to Eudora Welty have found their gardens to be wellsprings of sensory experience that stimulated their writing. In this two-hour workshop\, visit the fields and designed gardens at Nasami Farm and write spontaneously in response to prompts—verbal or visual cues provided by the workshop leader—inspired by the surroundings. No previous writing experience required. Please bring a notebook\, pen or pencil\, and water\, and dress for the weather. \nProgram Code: ART2009\nInstructor: Jane Roy Brown\nFee: $26 (Member) / $32 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: HD/Adv.HD\nCEU: NOFA AOLCP: 2\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/writing-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190305T182536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T182536Z
UID:30156-1558173600-1558188000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Ecology of Mount Tom
DESCRIPTION:Mount Tom is an iconic traprock ridge nestled between Easthampton and Holyoke. Learn about its distinctive geology\, glacial history\, and rich plant communities on a hike towards the summit. \nHabitat: upland forest\nKnown For: striking geologic features and rare plant communities\nDifficulty: Moderate/Difficult \nProgram Code: FDT2072\nInstructor: Yoni Glogower\nurban forester\, MA DCR\nFee: $38 (Member) / $46 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Field: FB/Adv.FB\nCEU: NOFA AOLCP: 4\nCosponsor: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ecology-of-mount-tom/
LOCATION:Easthampton\, MA\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190305T182913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T182927Z
UID:30159-1558267200-1558278000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Rattlesnake Gutter Hike
DESCRIPTION:Discover spring ephemerals along the historical road of this important habitat. This little-known nook features impressive calcareous rock cliffs and enchanting wooded areas. Will we find hordes of rattlesnakes? Probably not\, but we will find some excellent native plant specimens! \nHabitat: maple\, birch\, hemlock\, and hardwood transitional forest; calcareous cliffs\nKnown For: spring ephemerals\, columbine\, geological features\nDifficulty: Moderate \nProgram Code: FDT2071\nInstructor: George LoCascio\nFee: $28 (Member) / $35 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Field: FB/Adv.FB\nCEU: NOFA AOLCP: 3\nCosponsor: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/rattlesnake-gutter/
LOCATION:Leverett\, MA\, Leverett\, MA\, 01054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190527
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190123T204009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T204009Z
UID:29747-1558742400-1558915199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 25th and Sunday\, May 26th\, 2019\n45th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair\nCummington Fairgrounds\, Cummington\, MA. \nFiber and woolcraft vendors\, sheep shearing demonstrations\, sheep dog trials\, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children\, sheep shows\, fleece show and sale\, and food booths. \n9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. \nFor more information and map\, go to www.MASHEEPWOOL.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/45th-annual-massachusetts-sheep-woolcraft-fair/
LOCATION:Cummington Fairgrounds\, 97 Fairgrounds Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190528T142110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T142110Z
UID:30975-1558774800-1558789200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Easthampton Market Seed Starting Day
DESCRIPTION:The Easthampton farmers & makers market will be hosting a seed starting activity\, arts and crafts\, and a plant story time.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/easthampton-market-seed-starting-day/
LOCATION:Easthampton farmers and makers market\, 50 Payson Ave\, Easthampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190516T154612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T154612Z
UID:30884-1558774800-1558886400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fiber and woolcraft vendors\, sheep shearing demonstrations\, sheep dog trials\, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children\, sheep shows\, fleece show and sale\, and food booths.  9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.  For more information and map\, go to www.MASHEEPWOOL.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/45th-annual-massachusetts-sheep-woolcraft-fair-2/
LOCATION:Cummington Fairgrounds\, 97 Fairgrounds Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190526T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190501T174754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T175048Z
UID:30794-1558774800-1558893600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Plant sale - Dancing Bear Farm
DESCRIPTION:Dancing Bear Farm annual plant sale Memorial Day weekend\, Saturday and Sunday May 25-26th. \nCome visit the farm to see our new Figtorium and find a variety of heirloom tomato\, eggplant\, pepper\, as well as other starts for your garden. Fig trees will also be available for purchase between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Call 413-834-0143 to arrange another time if you can’t make it over the weekend. Find location details here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-plant-sale-dancing-bear-farm/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190328T191339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T191339Z
UID:30523-1558778400-1558783800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solidarity Saturday Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come visit Seeds of Solidarity Education center! Experience this farm\, home and education center that integrates solar greenhouses\, energy efficient buildings\, abundant market gardens\, and solar electric systems. \nFree tour\, no pre-registration. \nIf you wish\, bring a potluck lunch item to build community with others around our solar powered farm-stand after the tour. Consider registering for the afternoon workshop\, No-till for Life.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solidarity-saturday-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190328T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T191604Z
UID:30525-1558789200-1558800000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:No-Till For Life Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Solidarity founder and farmer Ricky teaches regenerative\, soil building techniques for low maintenance\, highly productive gardens. Treating the soil as sacred results in nourishing food\, mitigates impacts of climate change\, and inspires a deeper relationship with that which sustains life. This event follows a free tour of the farm and education center. \n$35-$50 sliding scale fee. Please email solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org to register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/no-till-for-life-workshop/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173901
CREATED:20190528T145832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T145832Z
UID:30997-1559214000-1559221200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:MA Legislators Tour Granby Farm to Celebrate Return of HIP
DESCRIPTION:Local food advocacy representatives and local legislators will celebrate the return of MA Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefits this month with a tour of Red Fire Farm on Thursday\, May 30 at 11 a.m. Farmers and advocates are seeking additional funding to offer access to HIP benefits year-round. \n Red Fire Farm will welcome Massachusetts State Senator Eric Lesser and Massachusetts State Representative Dan Carey\, along with reps from the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative and CISA\, on the farm at 7 Carver Street in Granby for a guided walking tour. The public\, including SNAP customers and CSA members\, are invited to visit the farm\, join the tour of the property\, and speak with the legislators and advocates about HIP. \n “HIP is really a win-win for local agriculture and lower-income people in our community\,” said Red Fire Farm co-owner Sarah Voiland. “It’s made such a difference for our farm\, with more visitors to our farmers’ markets and farm store\, and more members in our CSA program.” \n The winter lapse in HIP benefits that occurred this year ends on May 25th. To prevent a similar break in service next winter\, advocates are currently seeking an increase in program funding to $8.5 million in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget.  \n With reactivation on May 25th\, the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) allows SNAP/EBT members to earn matched incentive dollars up to a monthly limit for purchasing eligible fruits and vegetables from local farms. Red Fire Farm customers can use HIP benefits daily at the Granby store and at Tuesday summer farmers’ market booths in Northampton and Springfield. CSA signups via SNAP are also welcomed for the upcoming summer and fall seasons of farm shares.  \nThe celebration event is free to attend and will feature samples of fresh-cut organic produce\, other local food store samples\, and light refreshments to be served for guests as they experience the farm and meet with Sen. Lesser and Rep. Carey. \n Eric P. Lesser\, who represents nine towns including Granby\, in the 1st Hampden and Hampshire District\, took office in the Massachusetts Senate in 2015 and was re-elected in November 2018. According to his official bio\, Lesser’s “legislative agenda focuses on the fight for greater economic opportunity and quality of life for Western Massachusetts.” \n Dan R. Carey was elected in November 2018 and is currently serving his first term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on behalf of the 2nd Hampshire District. He is a member of the Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture. \n Red Fire Farm\, founded in 2001 and owned by Ryan and Sarah Voiland\, grows certified organic produce\, fruit\, garden plants\, and flowers on 115 acres in Granby and Montague. They provide fresh produce statewide through CSA farm shares\, the store in Granby\, Red Fire North in Montague\, wholesale\, and farmers’ markets. \nFor more details regarding the HIP program history and current advocacy objectives\, please visit the MA Food System Collaborative’s website:https://mafoodsystem.org/projects/HIP/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ma-legislators-tour-granby-farm-to-celebrate-return-of-hip/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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