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SUMMARY:Maker’s Panel: Pickling and Canning
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in pickling or canning? \nFranklin Community Co-op invites the seasoned and newcomers to present –and everyone to come and learn! \nMaker’s Panel\nThursday\, August 8th\, 5:30-7pm\n170 Main Street [Our storefront\, accessible space–three doors east of Green Fields Market] \nExperts and new pickling and canning enthusiasts are invited to participate in a panel\, sharing what they’ve learned–and what they love to make! \nFree and open to the public.\nLight refreshments served. \n(Franklin Community Co-op members can earn working-member credit for presenting.) \nIf you’d like to present\, act soon–contact:\nAmy Meblin\, Marketing & Membership\,\namy.meblin@franklincommunity.coop\,\n413 325 8817
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/makers-panel-pickling-and-canning/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
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SUMMARY:Atkins Local Food and Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join Atkins at their South Amherst Flagship store for LOCAL FOOD & WINE TASTINGS every Saturday in August from noon – 3pm! \nAugust 10th will include: \nThe Gluten Thief Bakery \nMount Warner Vineyards \nOutlook Farm Winery
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/atkins-local-food-and-wine-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Atkins South Amherst Flagship Store
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190814T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190710T122217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T122217Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Summer Potluck hosted by Common Share Food Co-op \nWednesday\, August 14 5:30-7:30 at the Munson Library \n\nJoin us for a fun summer party! Everyone is welcome and current member-owners are asked to bring a dish to share. Bring your friends\, games\, or musical instruments! \n\nVisit our website and facebook for more info on the Common Share Food Co-op and this event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/summer-potluck-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190814T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190716T140731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T140731Z
UID:31341-1565803800-1565811000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:South Amherst Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The Common Share Food Co-op (formerly Amherst Food Co-op) is excited to host two Summer potlucks in Amherst! All CSFC member-owners and community members are invited to attend. This is a chance to gather\, share a meal together\, get to know one another and enjoy some Summer fun. \n\nCurrent member-owners are encouraged to bring a dish to share and everyone is welcome to bring friends\, games\, and musical instruments. They’ll be raffling off a special prize and those interested in joining the co-op will receive bonus raffle tickets!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/south-amherst-potluck/
LOCATION:Munson Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190723T141531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T141849Z
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SUMMARY:Atkins Local Food and Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join Atkins at their South Amherst Flagship store for LOCAL FOOD & WINE TASTINGS every Saturday in August from noon – 3pm! \nAugust 17th will include: \nWickedly Wild Gourmet Sauces \nCrooked Stick Pops \nStill River Winery
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/atkins-local-food-and-wine-tasting-3/
LOCATION:Atkins South Amherst Flagship Store
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190305T194107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T194107Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Seed saving brings tremendous benefits to the willing gardener. Learn how seeds develop\, stay dormant\, and germinate. This hands-on workshop covers harvesting\, cleaning\, and storing a wide spectrum of native seeds. Spend time in the field observing and collecting seeds\, then practice cleaning. Take your seeds home at the end of class. Bring a lunch and dress appropriately for the field. \nProgram Code: HOR3205\nInstructor: Kate Stafford\nFee: $66 (Member) / $80 (Nonmember)\nLimit: 16\nCertificate: Elective: all certificates\nCEU: MALP MCLP: 1; NOFA AOLCP: 5\nCosponsor: Ecological Landscape Alliance\nRegistration: online
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-saving-2/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190818T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190725T140407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T140407Z
UID:31417-1566145800-1566154800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:15th Annual Free Harvest Supper
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends to the 15th annual Free Harvest Supper – Local Farms donate food which is made into delicious offerings by Chef Kirsten Levitt and the Stone Soup Café. Music by local musicians\, children’s activities and face painting\, and a REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET!\nWe’ll begin with appetizers at 4:30 and open the dinner line at 5 pm. THIS IS A BRING YOUR OWN PLATE & SILVERWARE EVENT!!!!\nPay-what-you-can donations – no advance tickets!\nAll Donations will be utilized to continue this event in the years to come.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/15th-annual-free-harvest-supper/
LOCATION:Greenfield Town Common\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190521T150919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T150919Z
UID:30912-1566237600-1566244800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Diemand Farm Smokehouse Dinners
DESCRIPTION:From June through September on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6pm\, visit Diemand Farm for chicken\, brisket and turkey legs as well as smoked baby back ribs and Pekarski’s sausage. Each meal comes with an entree\, your choice of two sides\, cornbread\, watermelon\, and a drink. Items are also available a la carte. Reservations can be made online or by calling (978) 544-3806. It is strongly recommend to make a reservation as food and seating are limited. Walk-ins are welcome\, however you are not guaranteed the entree of your choice. There will be a total of seven Smokehouse Dinners this year.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/diemand-farm-smokehouse-dinners-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190701T165754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T165754Z
UID:31249-1566408600-1566415800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Flowery Evening: Quonquont Farm
DESCRIPTION:Flowery Evenings Come and explore your artistic side while enjoying a summer evening at the Farm. Gather for drinks and light refreshments\, learn about crafting beautiful bouquets\, and tour the cutting garden.  Pick a bucket of flowers and create an arrangement to take home. Flowers\, cocktails\, light refreshments\, and supplies are included in the registration fee.  $50. \nFlowery Evening 3:  Summer’s Last Hurrah\, Wednesday August 21\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. \nFlowery Evening 4:  Early Autumn\, Wednesday September 11\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. \nRegister for workshops at our website www.quonquont.com \nWorkshops happen rain or shine \nJoin our email list for news about nature walks\, additional workshops and other events. Like us on facebook and instagram
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/flowery-evening-quonquont-farm-2/
LOCATION:Quonquont Farm\, Whately\, MA\,  
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190723T142205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T142205Z
UID:31391-1566648000-1566658800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Atkins Local Food and Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join Atkins at their South Amherst Flagship store for LOCAL FOOD & WINE TASTINGS every Saturday in August from noon – 3pm! \nAugust 24th New England Food & Beverage Tasting Fair will include: \nSample some of our favorites from the bakery\, deli\, meat and Savory Suppers departments plus the following New England based businesses:\nRose Sister’s Chips\nLittle House of Thyme\nMaple Mama Beverages\nCurrency Coffee\nBack Roads Granola\nChanterelle To Go\nLark Fine Foods\nAppalachian Naturals\nMundo Artisan Foods\nOur Family Farms\nHarvest Market \n…and over 30 local Breweries and Cideries sampling in The Loft!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/atkins-local-food-and-wine-tasting-4/
LOCATION:Atkins South Amherst Flagship Store
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190826T194143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T194214Z
UID:31594-1566846000-1566849600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Right Animal\, Right Place\, Right Time
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Right Animal\, Right Place\, Right Time  \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 27th\, 2019 \nTime: 7:00pm to 8:00pm \nLocation: ONLINE \nCost: FREE!!! \nLivestock can be a wonderful tool for both farm profitability and ecological health of the farm\, if only managed correctly. Understanding the way animals behave\, and thinking of our role as orchestrating their movement through a habitat is critical to maintain the health of the animals and of the land. Join this webinar to explore the key considerations for ruminants\, pigs\, and poultry and ways they can be ecologically managed on the farm. \nPresenter: Steve Gabriel  of Wellspring Forest Farm in New York \nThe Webinar can be accessed by registering below: \nRegistration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2119803841754614284 \nWebinar ID: 907-005-635 \nTo Join the Webinar by Phone: 415-655-0060 access code: 118-986-808 \nAs always\, NOFA’s webinars are free and past episodes can be viewed on our YouTube page. If you want a reminder for this webinar\, feel free to contact me on 413-214-1237 or email me at anna@nofamass.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-right-animal-right-place-right-time/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190528T143138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T143138Z
UID:30982-1567242000-1567256400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Easthampton Market Tomato Day
DESCRIPTION:The Easthampton farmers & makers market will be celebrating tomato day! Stop by for fresh tomatoes along with other summer harvest favorites including corn\, peaches\, watermelon\, and more!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/easthampton-market-tomato-day/
LOCATION:Easthampton farmers and makers market\, 50 Payson Ave\, Easthampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190709T143659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T143659Z
UID:31280-1567846800-1567872000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Craft and Vendor Fair at Bashista Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Craft and Vendor Fair at Bashista Orchards \nSaturday September 7\, 2019\n9am – 4pm\nRain or Shine \nOver 40 craft/vendors plus food.\nStop and smell the donuts and try a cider slushy.\nStroll through the fruit trees while browsing.\nBalloon sculptor for the kids 11-2 and live music 1-3 pm. \nPick your own apples is in full swing and will be available every day through September. \nNo admission charge. \nBashista Orchards\n160 East Street\nSouthampton\, MA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/craft-and-vendor-fair-at-bashista-orchards/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190701T165902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T165902Z
UID:31251-1568223000-1568230200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Flowery Evening at Quonquont Farm
DESCRIPTION:Flowery Evenings Come and explore your artistic side while enjoying a summer evening at the Farm. Gather for drinks and light refreshments\, learn about crafting beautiful bouquets\, and tour the cutting garden.  Pick a bucket of flowers and create an arrangement to take home. Flowers\, cocktails\, light refreshments\, and supplies are included in the registration fee.  $50. \nFlowery Evening:  Early Autumn\, Wednesday September 11\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. \nRegister for workshops at our website www.quonquont.com \nWorkshops happen rain or shine \nJoin our email list for news about nature walks\, additional workshops and other events. Like us on facebook and instagram
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/flowery-evening-at-quonquont-farm/
LOCATION:Quonquont Farm\, Whately\, MA\,  
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190815T164951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T164951Z
UID:31557-1568379600-1568383200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Attorney General Meeting on Overtime
DESCRIPTION:“I am writing to invite you to a meeting with State Representative Natalie Blais\, The Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development’s office\, and the Attorney General’s office to discuss the implications of the recent Chang Farm ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC). The meeting will occur on Friday\, September 13th at 1pm at Nourse Farms in Whately.  \nIn March\, the SJC ruled that workers involved in on-farm “preparation for market” activities are not exempt from overtime pay while doing tasks that are considered “preparation for market”. It had been the understanding for many years that market preparation was exempt from overtime requirements. \nThis ruling has had significant implications for many farms across the Commonwealth. The Attorney General’s office is responsible for enforcing these policies. At the request of State Representative Natalie Blais\, staff has agreed to meet with local farmers to give an overview of overtime rules and regulations and will do their best to answer questions to help you to understand the application of the ruling.  The Attorney General’s office will do their best to answer questions and provide clarification on the grey areas that exist in regards to what constitutes “preparation for market” activities versus other farm tasks which are covered by the overtime exemption. \nPlease note that the purpose of this meeting is not to discuss or argue the merits or logic of the SJC ruling as the ruling is beyond the control of these offices. Rather\, this meeting is intended to help you gain a clearer understanding of the implications of the ruling and how it will be enforced. \nPlease pass this invitation on to other farmers who might have an interest. \nIf you would like to attend please RSVP by September 9th\, 2019 to lily.wallace@mahouse.gov \nAny questions\, please let me know. \nBrad Mitchell \nMA Farm Bureau \n508.481.4766
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/attorney-general-meeting-on-overtime/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190903T141055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T141055Z
UID:31609-1568462400-1568480400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Kitchen Garden Farm’s annual Chilifest 
DESCRIPTION:The Valley’s hottest farm festival is back! Kitchen Garden Farm’s annual Chilifest is a celebration of hot peppers and all things spicy on Saturday\, Sept. 14 and Sunday\, Sept. 15 from noon-5pm at Mike’s Maze in Sunderland. Enjoy great live music\, local brews\, and spicy food all weekend long! Try some of the world’s hottest peppers grown right here in Sunderland. Taste and vote in the Chili Cook-Off Saturday and Hot Sauce Competition Sunday\, and check out the new Hot Sauce Alley featuring local hot sauce makers. Plus\, chef demos and seed saving workshops\, DIY pickles and button making\, chili crowns and pepper pops\, and fun for all ages. Tickets and the full schedule of events at kitchengardenfarm.com/chilifest.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/kitchen-garden-farms-annual-chilifest/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190903T141153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T141153Z
UID:31611-1568548800-1568566800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Kitchen Garden Farm’s annual Chilifest 
DESCRIPTION:The Valley’s hottest farm festival is back! Kitchen Garden Farm’s annual Chilifest is a celebration of hot peppers and all things spicy on Saturday\, Sept. 14 and Sunday\, Sept. 15 from noon-5pm at Mike’s Maze in Sunderland. Enjoy great live music\, local brews\, and spicy food all weekend long! Try some of the world’s hottest peppers grown right here in Sunderland. Taste and vote in the Chili Cook-Off Saturday and Hot Sauce Competition Sunday\, and check out the new Hot Sauce Alley featuring local hot sauce makers. Plus\, chef demos and seed saving workshops\, DIY pickles and button making\, chili crowns and pepper pops\, and fun for all ages. Tickets and the full schedule of events at kitchengardenfarm.com/chilifest.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/kitchen-garden-farms-annual-chilifest-2/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190521T151009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T151009Z
UID:30914-1568656800-1568664000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Diemand Farm Smokehouse Dinners
DESCRIPTION:From June through September on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6pm\, visit Diemand Farm for chicken\, brisket and turkey legs as well as smoked baby back ribs and Pekarski’s sausage. Each meal comes with an entree\, your choice of two sides\, cornbread\, watermelon\, and a drink. Items are also available a la carte. Reservations can be made online or by calling (978) 544-3806. It is strongly recommend to make a reservation as food and seating are limited. Walk-ins are welcome\, however you are not guaranteed the entree of your choice. There will be a total of seven Smokehouse Dinners this year.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/diemand-farm-smokehouse-dinners-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20170607T172907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T141631Z
UID:23809-1568916000-1568926800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA's Fall Harvest Celebration: SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:A local harvest celebration to benefit CISA\nUpdate: CISA’s Fall Harvest Celebration is now sold out! If you’d like to be added to the waitlist\, please email jennifer@buylocalfood.org (and include the number of seats). \nJoin us on Thursday\, September 19\, 2019 in celebrating the diversity and bounty of local food with a wide variety of small plates and featured dishes made almost entirely with ingredients from Local Hero farms. We offer an open bar with wine\, beer\, and other beverages. Catering provided by Wheelhouse. Music by New City Five. The event will be held at Valley View Farm\, in Haydenville. \nClick here to purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/celebrate/
LOCATION:Valley View Farm\, 16 Walpole Road\, Haydenville\, MA\, 01039\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190911T180342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T180342Z
UID:31677-1569146400-1569171600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Explore Farming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore Farming Workshop\nSunday\, September 22 from 10:00am – 12:00pm\nNew Entry Farmer Training Center: 733 Cabot Street\, Moraine Farm\, Beverly\, MA \nThis free two hour workshop includes activities and presentations to bring your interest in farming to the next level. \nYou will learn about local food systems\, what it means to be a farmer in New England\, and the next steps you can take toward starting your own farm business. \nThe workshop will also include a presentation on New Entry’s courses and services and a tour of the incubator farm! \nTo register click here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/explore-farming-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190815T224931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T185444Z
UID:31561-1569348000-1569357000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Get the most out of your farm's POS system 
DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmstand and store managers! Get expert advice from presenter Erin Pirro of Farm Credit East on how to use your point-of-sale system to make better business decisions for your farm. A well designed point-of-sale system is key to farm profitability\, yet few farms come close to maximizing the potential of their point-of-sale systems. Taking time to choose the right system and set it up well can pay off many times over in the long run. Learn how to use your point-of-sale system most effectively to stay on top of sales trends\, look at margins\, track your inventory\, and increase farm profitability. Dinner will be provided. The cost is $12 per person for Local Hero members and $15 for non-members. Register below\, or contact Kristen Wilmer at 413-665-7100\, ext. 12 with any questions.\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChoose Attendance Option\n\n\nLH Non-Member $15.00 USDLH Member $12.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name of attendee:\n\n\n\n\n\nEnter farm/business name:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-get-the-most-out-of-your-farms-pos-system/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190528T143327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T143327Z
UID:30984-1569661200-1569675600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Easthampton Market Flavors of Fall
DESCRIPTION:The Easthampton farmers & makers market will be celebrating the flavors of fall with fresh apples\, cider\, pumpkins\, and late season corn!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/easthampton-market-flavors-of-fall/
LOCATION:Easthampton farmers and makers market\, 50 Payson Ave\, Easthampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190924T122439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T122439Z
UID:31760-1570114800-1570122000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm to School Sales Tour: Western Mass. Food Processing Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Fall Farm & Food Tour Series \nWe are excited to announce a series of farm and food tours at sites across Massachusetts. These tours are designed for school nutrition professionals and school administrators interested in expanding their use of local foods in school meals\, but are open to everyone!  \nPre-registration is required\, please click the links below to register for each tour individually.  \n[All events will be held rain or shine.] \n10/3/19\, 3:00-5:00PM: Western Mass. Food Processing Center\, Greenfield\, MA \nCome out to the Western Mass Food Processing Center at Franklin County CDC for a tour and discussion about farm to school sales. Join us for a guided tour of the processing center and a chance to meet and speak with FCCDC staff\, and we’ll hear from some local farmers and school buyers.  \nThe Western Mass Food Processing Center helps growers and food entrepreneurs add value to food grown locally. Through their Extended Season program they increase the region’s capacity to lightly process fruits and vegetables (freezing and canning) in order to make local food accessible to institutional buyers year-round. The Center freezes up to 100\,000 lbs of regional produce annually for consumption in local schools\, such as carrot coins\, broccoli\, squash\, potatoes and bell peppers. Throughout the tour you will have the opportunity to learn about purchasing from the Center to help you source locally now and into the future.  \nLocation: 324 Wells St\, Greenfield\, MA 01301 \nRegister here: Western Mass Food Processing Center Tour
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-school-sales-tour-western-mass-food-processing-center/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20191001T182801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T182801Z
UID:31850-1570269600-1570298400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Potato Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Smiarowski Farmstand for the 5th Annual Potato Festival! In addition to our award winning Polish Food\, the festival will feature a spread of potato based dishes\, as well as a number of homemade soups. Bring the whole family to enjoy games for the little ones\, meet Mr. Potato Head\, and great food! \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/potato-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190909T144346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T144531Z
UID:31650-1570276800-1570294800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Figtorium Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Figtorium Open House and Farm Friends’ Market! This event celebrates the completion of our new\, large\, “Figtorium” greenhouse. \nOctober 5th\, from noon to 5\, enjoy a marketplace of local goods including Ed Johnson’s maple syrup\, Cheshire Garden jams and vinegars\, Leyden Glen Farm’s lamb\, Kristin Nicholas’ art and pottery\, Rhonda Wainshilbaum’s pottery and Frizzell Hill Farm goat meat. With live music from Rob Skelton and Pitchfork\, featuring poet/forester Mike Mauri! \nWe will also be serving appetizers from The Farm Table at Kringle Candle. And of course\, figs and fig trees for sale! \nGreenhouse tours will take place at 12:30pm\, 2:30pm\, and 4:00pm. Goat farm tours will take place at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. \nAfter the event\, head over to The Gill Tavern for a fig with goat or lamb entree! Reservations are recommended. \nBring a cooler for frozen meat purchases! \n181 Frizzell Hill Road\nLeyden \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2315426388674630/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/figtorium-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20191001T182838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T182838Z
UID:31852-1570356000-1570384800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Potato Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Smiarowski Farmstand for the 5th Annual Potato Festival! In addition to our award winning Polish Food\, the festival will feature a spread of potato based dishes\, as well as a number of homemade soups. Bring the whole family to enjoy games for the little ones\, meet Mr. Potato Head\, and great food! \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/potato-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190911T181743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T181902Z
UID:31681-1570359600-1570365000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hawley’s Quinquennial Pudding Hollow Pudding Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hawley’s quinquennial Pudding Hollow Pudding Festival\nSunday\, October 6\, beginning at 11 a.m.\nHawley Meeting House and Grove on East Hawley Road \nIn addition to the pudding contest\, the festival will include a cider tasting\, a tasty lunch\, a pudding parade\, homespun Hawley entertainment\, and the crowning of the pudding head. \nThe day is a fundraiser for the Sons & Daughters of Hawley\, the town’s historical society. The group is working hard to restore the old East Hawley Church and its environs as a community center. \nAdmission is free\, although donations are requested for entering the contest and for lunch. Puddings and their recipes must arrive at the Hawley Grove by 11 a.m. to be considered for the contest. \nPudding recipes may be sweet or savory and should be original. Your own or your Aunt Ethel’s pudding is acceptable; a recipe from a cookbook or a blog is not. Most entries are traditionally from New England\, although past contestants have come from as far away as Maryland. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hawleys-quinquennial-pudding-hollow-pudding-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190909T184811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T184811Z
UID:31655-1570366800-1570374000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Lean how to use more fresh local produce year round to create healthy and delicious meals
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 6\n1-3PM\nYoga Center Amherst\n17 Kellogg Avenue\, 2nd floor\nAmherst\, MA \nHow can we use more fresh local produce year round to create healthy and delicious meals? \nNew England has a bounty of local farms providing the freshest ingredients that naturally support our bodies as we transition from season to season. But navigating the options and turning those ingredients into tasty meals can be a real challenge. Come learn from a real pro with over 30 years of experience doing just that! \nCome learn the playful art of mix and match with our local harvest. Create wonderful\, delicious meals for health and pleasure. Tasty samples offered! \n$18 for YCA Members; $25 for Nonmembers \nClick here to register: https://www.yogacenteramherst.com/cooking/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-lean-how-to-use-more-fresh-local-produce-year-round-to-create-healthy-and-delicious-meals/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190904T144456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T144456Z
UID:31639-1570435200-1570467600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety Course
DESCRIPTION:Food Safety Course: Preventive Controls for Human Food Certification Training – Blended Online/In-person Course \nThis course is especially suited for food processing businesses. Online portion must be completed before in-person portion on October 7. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: The Current Good Manufacturing Practice\, Hazard Analysis\, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food FDA regulation is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing\, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual” who has “successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls.” This course developed by the FSPCA is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.” \nRegistration and details are here: https://umasscafe.irisregistration.com/Home/Site?code=FSPCABlendedCourseSignupLsL
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-course/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T130817
CREATED:20190930T151600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T151600Z
UID:31832-1570554000-1570561200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pests and Pets\, Managing Animals in the Packhouse
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, October 8\, 2019 from 5 pm to 7 pm \nWhere: UMass Agricultural Learning Center\, 911 North Pleasant St.\, Amherst\, MA 01003 \nPackhouse pests\, including birds and rodents\, affect produce quality and pose food safety risks. They can also be hard to get rid of! New food safety regulations require that covered farms have a pest control program to minimize food safety risks. Learn how to implement a pest control program on your farm and how to manage risks posed by even beloved animals\, like cats and dogs. \nSPEAKERS \n\nAmanda Brown\, UMass Student Farm Enterprise – designing a new packhouse and getting certified by the Commonwealth Quality Program\nHans Estrin\, UVM Extension – considerations for building or retrofitting your wash/pack space with an eye toward food safety\nNatasha Wright\, Braman Termite & Pest Elimination – tips and techniques from the professionals\nJim Ward – How we control birds at Ward’s Berry Farm\nWally Czajkowski – How we control rodents at Plainville Farm\n\n\nThe meeting will be followed by a light dinner and time for questions and discussion \nThis event is FREE\, but please RSVP so we can plan ahead for dinner \n**1 pesticide recertification credit available** \nREGISTER HERE:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pests-and-pets-managing-animals-in-the-packhouse-tickets-72589287513 \nContact Lisa McKeag at 413-545-1051 or lmckeag@umass.edu for more information
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pests-and-pets-managing-animals-in-the-packhouse/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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