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SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Event at Mass Farmers' Markets Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand\, farmers’ market booth\, and through your CSA program. USDA\, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist you with your application and answer questions. \n\nAt this drop-in information session you can get your farm authorized for SNAP and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day. \nPlease bring copies of the following documents from all principal business owners\, which will be attached to your application: \n\n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, ex: a past year’s tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds\n\nA copy of your most recent tax return is useful as well\, but will not be collected with your application. \nNon-profit and government owned/operated farms and farmers’ markets require some additional documentation – find more information here. \nYou’ll also have a chance to learn about grant opportunities to cover costs associated with getting an EBT reader for use at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market booth. \nFor more info\, contact: \nFrank Martinez Nocito Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3411 or frank.martineznocito@state.ma.us\nAbby Getman Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3449 or abby.getman@state.ma.us\nDavid Webber Department of Agricultural Resources\, 617.626.1754 or david.webber@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-retailer-sign-up-event-at-mass-farmers-markets-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Waltham Fields Community Farm\, 240 Beaver Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170430
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
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SUMMARY:2017 New England Meat Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow farmers\, processors\, butchers\, value-added producers and chefs at this year’s New England Meat Conference. 2017 marks the third conference in what will be the industry event of the year for our region. Check out who among your peers will be sharing their work in sustainable and local meat production. Participants will explore how they can grow the New England meat economy\, continue developing robust infrastructure and foster business relationships. With over 25 educational sessions\, hands-on workshops\, and the illustrious Meat Ball\, you will have many opportunities to learn from and network among local and national leaders. \n*Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 25% discount off ticket prices. Please contact Erin Allgood at info@newenglandmeatconference.org in order to receive this discount.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2017-new-england-meat-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel (Manchester NH)\, 700 Elm Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170413T211840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T175112Z
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SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand\, farmers’ market booth\, and through your CSA program. USDA\, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist you with your application and answer questions. \n\nAt this drop-in information session you can get your farm authorized for SNAP and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day. \nPlease bring copies of the following documents from all principal business owners\, which will be attached to your application: \n\n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, ex: a past year’s tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds\n\nA copy of your most recent tax return is useful as well\, but will not be collected with your application. \nNon-profit and government owned/operated farms and farmers’ markets require some additional documentation – find more information here. \nYou’ll also have a chance to learn about grant opportunities to cover costs associated with getting an EBT reader for use at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market booth. \nFor more info\, contact: \nFrank Martinez Nocito Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3411 or frank.martineznocito@state.ma.us\nAbby Getman Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3449 or abby.getman@state.ma.us\nDavid Webber Department of Agricultural Resources\, 617.626.1754 or david.webber@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-retailer-sign-up-event-3/
LOCATION:Taunton YMCA\, 71 Cohannet Street\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170418T191717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T191717Z
UID:23254-1493224200-1493233200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Annual Community Update and Dinner at SFPC
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Public Health Month\, please join the Springfield Food Policy Council and Our Partners for the 2017 Annual Community Update & Dinner & Early Spring reveal of Mason Square’s Own City Soul Farmers Market Wednesday April 26th\, 2017 4:30pm \nThe Bishop Marshall Center at Saint Michael’s Cathedral\nElliot Street Springfield MA 01109 \nDinner Provided and Children Welcome!\nPlease R.S.V.P.413-244-5859 or springfieldfoodpolicycouncil@gmail.com \nSpringfield Food Policy Council\nVisit our website at www.springfieldfoodpolicycouncil.org\, or check out our Facebook page to learn more about the food system and what you can do to get involved! \nCopyright © 2017 Springfield Food Policy Council\, All rights reserved. \nYou are receiving this email because you have indicated interest in improving food access in the City of Springfield through participation in Springfield Food Policy Council or by signing up for email notifications. \nOur mailing address is:\nSpringfield Food Policy Council\nCare of Springfield Partners for Community Action\n721 State Street\nSpringfield\, MA 01109
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/annual-community-update-and-dinner-at-sfpc/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Cathedral  Bishop Marshall Center\, Elliot Street Entrance\, 260 State Street\,\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170327T183131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T183149Z
UID:22941-1493217000-1493308800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Guided Mushroom Walks
DESCRIPTION:GUIDED MUSHROOM WALKS\nFranklin Permaculture Garden (260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst\, MA 01003)\nWednesday April 26th from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nOR\nThursday April 27th from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nJoin UMass Permaculture on a guided forest walk in search of mushrooms with mycologist\, John Michelotti of Catskill Fungi. Explore the identification\, uses\, and ecological functions of different fungi. They will be walking from the Franklin Permaculture Garden to a nearby forest. \nContact info@umasspermaculture.com for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/22941/
LOCATION:Franklin Permaculture Garden\, 260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst \, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UMass Permaculture":MAILTO:info@umasspermaculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170330T193035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T175107Z
UID:23029-1493204400-1493222400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Day
DESCRIPTION:CISA\, in partnership with the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)\, is hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand\, farmers’ market booth\, and through your CSA program. USDA\, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist you with your application and answer questions. \n\nAt this drop-in information session you can get your farm authorized for SNAP and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day. \n\n\nPlease bring copies of the following documents from all principal business owners\, which will be attached to your application:\n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, ex: a past year’s tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds\n\n\nA copy of your most recent tax return is useful as well\, but will not be collected with your application. \nNon-profit and government owned/operated farms and farmers’ markets require some additional documentation – find more information here. \nYou’ll also have a chance to learn about grant opportunities to cover costs associated with getting an EBT reader for use at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market booth. \nHelp spread the word! This event is open to ANY Massachusetts farmer\, not just Local Hero members – so invite anyone you know who may be interested! \nPlease RSVP by Tuesday\, April 25. Email Innocent or call 413-665-7100.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/23029/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170425T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170412T200605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T201314Z
UID:23152-1493109000-1493139600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. Participants will learn about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and how these requirements will be enforced in MA through MDAR’s Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP). \nThe PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration’. \nCourse will be led by: Lisa McKeag\, UMass Extension Educator & Michael Botelho\, MDAR Commonwealth Quality Program Director \nCost is $35: Price includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value)\, a Certificate of Course attendance from AFDO ($35 value)\, Certificate of attendance from UMass/MDAR and food \nTo register: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1982371. \nHave questions? Contact Stevie at 413-665-7100 or stevie@buylocalfood.org \nCISA is an equal opportunity provider. This program is supported by funds from Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant no. 2016-70020-25788 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Specialty Crop Block Grant at the U.S. Department of Agriculture through grant no.USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/produce-safety-alliance-training/
LOCATION:Hadley Farms Meeting House\, 41 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170413T211615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T175101Z
UID:23202-1493049600-1493064000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand\, farmers’ market booth\, and through your CSA program. USDA\, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist you with your application and answer questions. \n\nAt this drop-in information session you can get your farm authorized for SNAP and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day. \nPlease bring copies of the following documents from all principal business owners\, which will be attached to your application: \n\n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, ex: a past year’s tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds\n\nA copy of your most recent tax return is useful as well\, but will not be collected with your application. \nNon-profit and government owned/operated farms and farmers’ markets require some additional documentation – find more information here. \nYou’ll also have a chance to learn about grant opportunities to cover costs associated with getting an EBT reader for use at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market booth. \nFor more info\, contact: \nFrank Martinez Nocito Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3411 or frank.martineznocito@state.ma.us\nAbby Getman Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3449 or abby.getman@state.ma.us\nDavid Webber Department of Agricultural Resources\, 617.626.1754 or david.webber@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-retailer-sign-up-event-2/
LOCATION:Nashoba Valley Winery\, 100 Wattaquadock Hill Road\, Bolton\, MA\, 01740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170306T204623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T204623Z
UID:22680-1492768800-1495198800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The GARDEN Project: Food Preservation & Storage Class
DESCRIPTION:The GARDEN Project 2017 is a partnership among Greenfield Community College\, Montague Catholic Social Ministries\, NELCWIT\, and Seeds of Solidarity through a grant from the Women’s Fund of WMass. Instructors of the four courses that comprise the program seek to create an engaging\, inclusive setting with trauma-informed teaching. This is the 3rd year of this successful program and it will be located in Orange Center\, so North Quabbin women are especially encouraged\, but feel free to share with women throughout Franklin County. Women must take all four courses- these form the whole experience. Women who complete the program are then eligible for a free Serv-Safe course in Spanish or English! \nFood Preservation & Storage: Fridays\, 10-1:00 4/21 through 5/19  \nClick here for more information about the Project\, and other classes! \nFor more information or to apply to the program\, contact Christine at the Women’s Center at MCSM (413) 863-4804 x1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org\, or Donna at NELCWIT (413) 772-0871 x108 or email donna@nelcwit.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-garden-project-food-preservation-storage-class/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170420T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170413T142434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T142434Z
UID:23186-1492687800-1492695000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CSA Sign-Up Extravaganza at Green Fields Market!
DESCRIPTION:CSA Sign-Up Extravaganza at Green Fields Market!\nMarket your CSA to the patrons of Green Fields Market on Thursday\, April 20 during the co-op’s Earth Week celebrations. All CSA farms serving Franklin County are welcome to come table from 11:30am-1:30pm. \nPlease RSVP to Sarah Kanabay (sarah.kanabay@franklincommunity.coop). If you are not able to be there\, you are welcome to drop of marketing materials to Sarah\, and Just Roots will be happy to share your CSA information at their table. (If rain\, relocate to 170 Main St and the hours will shift to 2-4pm).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/csa-sign-up-extravaganza-at-green-fields-market/
LOCATION:Green Fields Market\, 144 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170413T211131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T175056Z
UID:23199-1492678800-1492698600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SNAP Retailer Sign-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Mass Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting a SNAP retailer sign-up day to get you ready to accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) at your farm stand\, farmers’ market booth\, and through your CSA program. USDA\, DTA and MDAR staff will be on site to assist you with your application and answer questions. \n\nAt this drop-in information session you can get your farm authorized for SNAP and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day. \nPlease bring copies of the following documents from all principal business owners\, which will be attached to your application: \n\n\nPicture ID (driver’s license or passport).\nSocial Security Card (or other official document with your name and SSN\, ex: a past year’s tax return).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds\n\nA copy of your most recent tax return is useful as well\, but will not be collected with your application. \nNon-profit and government owned/operated farms and farmers’ markets require some additional documentation – find more information here. \nYou’ll also have a chance to learn about grant opportunities to cover costs associated with getting an EBT reader for use at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market booth. \nFor more info\, contact: \nFrank Martinez Nocito Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3411 or frank.martineznocito@state.ma.us\nAbby Getman Department of Transitional Assistance\,  413.772.3449 or abby.getman@state.ma.us\nDavid Webber Department of Agricultural Resources\, 617.626.1754 or david.webber@state.ma.us
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-retailer-sign-up-event/
LOCATION:Topsfield Fairgrounds\, 207 Boston Street\, Topsfield\, MA\, 01983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170306T204404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T204404Z
UID:22678-1492509600-1494939600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The GARDEN Project: Organic Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:The GARDEN Project 2017 is a partnership among Greenfield Community College\, Montague Catholic Social Ministries\, NELCWIT\, and Seeds of Solidarity through a grant from the Women’s Fund of WMass. Instructors of the four courses that comprise the program seek to create an engaging\, inclusive setting with trauma-informed teaching. This is the 3rd year of this successful program and it will be located in Orange Center\, so North Quabbin women are especially encouraged\, but feel free to share with women throughout Franklin County. Women must take all four courses- these form the whole experience. Women who complete the program are then eligible for a free Serv-Safe course in Spanish or English! \nOrganic Gardening: Tuesdays\, 10-1:00 4/18 through 5/16 \nClick here for more information about the Project\, and other classes! \nFor more information or to apply to the program\, contact Christine at the Women’s Center at MCSM (413) 863-4804 x1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org\, or Donna at NELCWIT (413) 772-0871 x108 or email donna@nelcwit.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-garden-project-organic-gardening-class/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170331T175100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T183706Z
UID:23035-1492448400-1492459200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Farmer/Buyer Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:The snow is melting and CISA invites you to come make fresh connections and build new relationships. This networking event is all about showing off your goods and offering prepared samples of your products — anything from meats and cheeses to spreads\, beverages\, and sliced produce. Buyers\, bring your shopping list! Each attendee will have time for a two minute self-introduction before opening things up to sampling and schmoozing. Come hungry and bring an edible “conversation starter” to share with everyone – potluck style!\nRSVP by Wednesday\, April 12 to Aja or call 413-665-7100\, ext. 24. \nThis event is open to Local Hero farmers\, and to any business interested in buying local farm products. \nMonday\, April 17th\, 5:00-8:00pm\nReal Pickles\n311 Wells Street\, Greenfield
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-farmerbuyer-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Real Pickles\, 311 Wells St. \, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170422
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20161123T200656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T200656Z
UID:21681-1492387200-1492819199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Little Brook Farm Camp
DESCRIPTION:Little Brook Farm Camp is a children’s educational program that takes place on a small family farm in Sunderland. The farm owner and camp director is a DOE certified educator and Registered Nurse. Children at camp will have the opportunity to learn about livestock and sustainable agriculture. Campers start each day by helping with morning chores\, such as collecting eggs and feeding the animals. Children learn how to interact and relate to the animals\, developing trust and their own self confidence. The April week is baby week. The sheep will be done lambing\, the goats will be kidding\, and we usually get baby chicks and pigs during that week. Our day runs from 9 AM to 3 PM. Campers are ages 6 – 12. Camp fees are $250/week.  We are offering a discount to CISA members this year for the February and April camp weeks of $20 off  per child per week. Call Kristen Whittle at 413-665-3802 or visit us online. Registration form available online or by email.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/little-brook-farm-camp-3/
LOCATION:Little Brook Farm\, 334 Russell Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170413T141557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T141557Z
UID:23179-1492250400-1492351200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Simple Gifts Farm Barn Raising!
DESCRIPTION:Simple Gifts will be raising the barn for their new farmstand on Saturday! Come and see the lock-n-log pieces go up together into a beautiful new structure. They will be serving hot dogs\, french fries\, and maybe parsnip fries (we are still trying to figure out some details about making parsnip fries). There will be salad greens and other farm produce for sale\, and it would be an excellent time to sign up for a farm share or a market card! \nApril 15-April 16 \nVisit their Facebook event page for details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/simple-gifts-farm-barn-raising/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Simple Gifts Farm":MAILTO:simplegiftsfarm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170323T140222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T140222Z
UID:22900-1492250400-1492261200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Edible Landscaping with Fruit - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore how fruit can be incorporated into an edible landscape setting. We’ll talk about common fruit like strawberries and blueberries and also more unusual fruit like Aronia and Lingonberries. Participants will learn what these plants can contribute to a home landscape and what it takes to grow them successfully. The end of the class we will tour the UMass Permaculture Garden. \nLed by Ms. Sonia Schloemann. \nTo register\, click here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/edible-landscaping-with-fruit-workshop/
LOCATION:French Hall\, UMass\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170403T204859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T204934Z
UID:23053-1492104600-1492115400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Value-Added: Scaling Up & Marketing your Product
DESCRIPTION:April 13\, 5:30-8:30pm\nNorthampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz Street \nGet tips on marketing your value-added product and refining your business model to meet your long-term goals. A panel of producers — including Jessica Tudryn Wisniewski of Relish the Harvest\, Nicole Blum of Carr’s Ciderhouse\, and Maddie Elling of Hosta Hill — will share how they branded their products\, evaluated and developed markets\, set goals\, arrived at their current marketing plan\, and faced challenges and successes along the way. \nDinner will be served. Cost is $15 to attend just this workshop\, or $25 to attend both value-added workshops. RSVP by April 10th to Kristen at 413-665-7100\, ext. 12. \n \nCISA’s technical assistance offerings are supported in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, Farm Service Agency\, under Federal Award Identification Number FA-MA-6-007\, and by individual contributions and Local Hero members. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/value-added-scaling-up-marketing-your-product/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170403T204632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170407T133037Z
UID:23050-1491931800-1491942600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Value-Added: Turning your Ideas into Action!
DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 5:30-8:30pm\nNorthampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz Street \nLearn what it takes to launch a new value-added product\, and get inspiration from seasoned producers. Joanna Benoit from the Western MA Food Processing Center will discuss key product considerations\, regulations\, and start-up costs\, and a panel of producers — including Joan Walker of Walker Farm at Whortleberry Hill\, Abe Hunrichs of Hosta Hill\, and J. P. Welch of Justamere Tree Farm — will share their experiences assessing opportunities\, refining recipes\, getting funding\, developing infrastructure\, and more. \nDinner will be served. Local Hero member cost is $15 to attend just one workshop\, or $25 to attend both. RSVP by April 10th to Kristen at 413-665-7100\, ext. 12. \n \nCISA’s technical assistance offerings are supported in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, Farm Service Agency\, under Federal Award Identification Number FA-MA-6-007\, and by individual contributions and Local Hero members. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/value-added-turning-your-ideas-into-action/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170320T133302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170320T133302Z
UID:22826-1491660000-1491665400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Organize Small Business Owners’ Meeting on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of small business owners concerned about the impact of current immigration policies on their livelihoods and on their workers will take place on April 8th in Hadley\, MA. Employers who want to join in speaking out on this issue are encouraged to attend. Discuss your concerns with other farmers and business owners\, learn about current policy and how it could affect your business\, and reach out to your legislators. Contact Wally Czajkowski or Michael Docter for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-organize-small-business-owners-meeting-on-immigration/
LOCATION:Plainville Farm\, 135 Mount Warner Rd\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170323T135643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T135643Z
UID:22898-1491656400-1491663600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Pest Management - A Handson Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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\,\nscouting\, monitoring\, placement of traps\, etc. will be covered. \nLed by Dr. Dan Cooley and Mr. Jon Clements. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-pest-management-a-handson-workshop/
LOCATION:Dowse Orchards\, 98 North Main Street\, Sherborn\, MA\, 01770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170306T210131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T210131Z
UID:22687-1491656400-1491663600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Nightshades in the Vegetable Garden: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Growing Nightshades in the Vegetable Garden\nDates: 4/8/2017\nThe Time: 1pm-3pm \nThe cultural needs of potatoes\, tomatoes and more plants that belong in the home vegetable garden. How to start plants from seed and grow them on\, prepare the beds for planting. Learn the ongoing seasonal care\, pest and disease management\, and finally\, the harvesting of their fruits. Participants will go home with a variety of nightshades for planting in their home garden. All materials included in cost of program. Members $25; Nonmembers $30 \nBerkshire Botanical Garden: For more information visit our website. \nOr Phone:\n413-298-3926 \nOr Email:\ninfo@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-nightshades-in-the-vegetable-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170323T135331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T135331Z
UID:22895-1491645600-1491652800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Home Orchard Establishment & Basics - A Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 Dowse Orchards. \nLed by Dr. Dan Cooley and Mr. Jon Clements. \nTo register\, click here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/home-orchard-establishment-basics-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:Dowse Orchards\, 98 North Main Street\, Sherborn\, MA\, 01770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170306T224011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T224011Z
UID:22699-1491483600-1491487200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Record-Keeping Strategies for Organic Certification
DESCRIPTION:Record-Keeping Strategies for Organic Certification Webinar \nThis online webinar will cover all you need to know about farm record-keeping for organic certification. Specific topics include simplifying records on your farm for efficiency and organic certification requirements as well as compost production records needed to gain approval for use on certified organic farms. \nDate: Thursday April 6th\nTime: 1:00pm – 2:00pm\nLocation: Online\nCost: FREE \nRegistration required\, reserve your seat now! Click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-record-keeping-strategies-for-organic-certification/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170323T195019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T195019Z
UID:22904-1491418800-1491426000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Seed — The Untold Story
DESCRIPTION:As many irreplaceable seeds near extinction\, SEED reveals the harrowing and heartening story of passionate seed keepers as they wage a David and Goliath battle against chemical seed companies\, defending a 12\,000 year food legacy. \nA conversation will be led by Oona Coy\, co-owner of Town Farm\, co-founder of the Tuesday Market\, and a Seed Savers Exchange board member. We will be serving locally-grown popcorn! \nRSVP on Facebook or email katie@growfoodnorthampton.com\nSliding Scale suggested donation: $1-20
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-seed-the-untold-story/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton\, 140 Meadow Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20161201T160743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T174136Z
UID:21727-1491325200-1491337800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New Date: CISA Winter Workshop Series: Land Tenure — Alternatives to Ownership and Negotiating a Lease
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the alternatives to land ownership and the advantages and challenges to these specific arrangements. Learn how to negotiate and craft lease agreements and build good relationships with all stakeholders as business people and land stewards. We will also discuss where to find additional support based on your specific land needs and situations. \nPresenters: Rachel Murray and Kathy Ruhf – Land For Good \nThis is the last in our eight session Winter Workshop series\, Mapping Out Your Farm’s Future: Settings Goals for the Success and Sustainability of Your Farm \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nApril 4\, 2017: LH Member $15.00 USDApril 4\, 2017: non-LH Memeber $18.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe full series:\nCISA invites you to join our eight-workshop series on Mapping Out Your Farm’s Future: Settings Goals for the Success and Sustainability of Your Farm beginning January 2017. In order to draw a map of the future of your farm\, you need a solid foundation with which to review your past and assess your present. This workshop series will support farm owners and operators in decision making for realistic long-term financial\, operational\, marketing\, and personal goals. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nParticipation in the whole series is encouraged. You will be eligible for a one-on-one consultation by attending one Business Plan workshop. Attending three workshops gives you the eligibility for an additional one-on-one consultation related to the topic of any workshop being held. Dinner will be served at each session. The cost to attend the series is $90 for Local Hero members\, or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member fee is $110 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Register below or contact Stevie Schafenacker at stevie@buylocalfood.org or (413) 665-7100 x27. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options as we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nThe first half hour of each workshop will be for food and socializing. Workshops will begin promptly thereafter. \nFunding for CISA’s “The Crossroads: Mapping Out Your Farm’s Future” is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, Farm Service Agency under Federal Award Identification No. USDA-FA-MA-6-007\, USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002 and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/land-tenure-alternatives-to-ownership-and-negotiating-a-lease/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holoyke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170316T200931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T152207Z
UID:22806-1491213600-1491217200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Incentives Program - Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, who will be holding several informational webinars over the coming weeks\, so you can learn more about the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)\, how your business may benefit from participating\, and get answers to questions about the new benefit program. \nRegister here \nInformational webinar for the Healthy Incentives Program for farmers and market managers. \nJoin the meeting: https://join.me/944-424-554 \nOn a computer\, use any browser. Nothing to download.\nOn a phone or tablet\, launch the join.me app and enter meeting code: 944-424-554 \nJoin the audio conference:\nDial a phone number and enter access code\, or connect via internet. \nBy phone:\nUnited States – Hartford\, CT +1.860.970.0010\nAccess Code 944-424-554# \nBy computer via internet:\nJoin the meeting\, click the phone icon and select ‘Call via internet’. A small download might be required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/healthy-incentives-program-informational-webinar-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170316T200330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T152444Z
UID:22805-1490799600-1490803200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Incentives Program - Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, who will be holding several informational webinars over the coming weeks\, so you can learn more about the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)\, how your business may benefit from participating\, and get answers to questions about the new benefit program. \nRegister here \nInformational webinar for Healthy Incentives Program for farmers and market managers. \nAlso available on April 3 at 10am \nJoin the meeting: https://join.me/923-869-603 \nOn a computer\, use any browser. Nothing to download.\nOn a phone or tablet\, launch the join.me app and enter meeting code: 923-869-603 \nJoin the audio conference:\nDial a phone number and enter access code\, or connect via internet. \nBy phone:\nUnited States – Hartford\, CT +1.860.970.0010\nAccess Code 923-869-603# \nBy computer via internet:\nJoin the meeting\, click the phone icon and select ‘Call via internet’. A small download might be required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/healthy-incentives-program-informational-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170306T203712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T192243Z
UID:22676-1490796000-1490808600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Service Director Training
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date of Wednesday\, March 29 from 2-5:30 pm! \nGreater Quabbin Food Alliance is bringing together food service directors from all sectors (schools\, jail\, hospital\, higher ed\, meals on wheels\, nursing homes\, early ed) from Franklin County/North Quabbin (and from beyond our region\, but we are prioritizing those from our region) to support the procurement and use of locally grown food in institutional food services! GQFA will send out an invitation early next week so please be on the lookout and respond when you get it. \nThe gathering will include:\n• Menu costing workshop—how to use local produce in dishes for the same cost as packaged ingredients\n• Chef demo—possibly a baked item like a healthy breakfast option with local ingredients and no preservatives for the same price (including labor!) as a packaged item!\n• Networking on topics of interest (on registration form we will ask you to select your top 3-4 topics from a list and organize discussion groups on those topics.) \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-service-director-training-gqfa/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, Allen Meeting Room\, 12 Olive St\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170329T181500
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170327T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T182625Z
UID:22937-1490792400-1490811300@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshops
DESCRIPTION:SHIITAKE LOG INOCULATION WORKSHOPS\nFranklin Permaculture Garden (260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst\, MA 01003)\nWednesday March 29\, 2017\nFirst Session from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nSecond Session from 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm \nHelp UMass revamp its shiitake growing system in Franklin Permaculture Garden! They will be inoculating oak and sugar maple logs with shiitake spawn. Small\, take-home shiitake logs will be available on a first come\, first serve basis. Feel free to stop in for any length of time during a session. \nContact info@umasspermaculture.com for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shiitake-log-inoculation-workshops/
LOCATION:Franklin Permaculture Garden\, 260 Stockbridge Road\, Amherst \, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UMass Permaculture":MAILTO:info@umasspermaculture.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170330
DTSTAMP:20260428T013655
CREATED:20170213T230916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T221212Z
UID:22342-1490745600-1490831999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2017 Farm Share Fair
DESCRIPTION:Farm Share Fair 2017 is now accepting vendor and sponsor applications for farms and food companies. The Farm Share Fair is the Boston area’s direct-to-consumer marketing event for food producers across Massachusetts. Consumers want to meet their farmers and have the opportunity to compare options. Vendors – get to know your target market one-on-one\, and have the opportunity to sell your CSA\, Farm Share or Home Delivery programs\, or sell your food product to a great Boston foodie crowd.  On-site sampling\, and food or product sales welcome! This annual event draws over 500 participants\, and will be held at THE ARMORY on March 29\, 2017.   Sign up now – vendor space is limited! Sponsorship visibility opportunities available. \nVENDOR AND SPONSOR APPLICATIONS for 2017 FARM SHARE FAIR \nFarm Share Fair 2017\nWednesday\, March 29th\nThe Armory\n191 Highland Ave\nSomerville\, MA 02143\nwww.farmsharefair.com \nCLICK HERE to sign up.  \nQuestions? This event is produced by Mindy Harris Communications.  Email mindy@mindyharriscommunications.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2017-farm-share-fair/
LOCATION:The Armory\, 191 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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