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SUMMARY:Pork Butchery Class
DESCRIPTION:Our two-hour Saturday afternoon Pork Fabrication Class is an interactive demonstration with Terry. He will break one side of a locally raised pig\, field all of your questions\, identify and discuss the attributes of each cut of meat and give pointers on how to best prepare them. In addition to instruction on seam butchery technique and whole muscle utilization\, each student will take home a generous supply of mixed pork cuts. To ensure the best possible experience\, this will be an intimate class limited to six students. \nWe are offering the class OCTOBER 1st & 29th\, NOVEMBER 12th & 19th\, and DECEMBER 3rd &10th. The class will last two hours\, from 1-3pm and cost $100. This price includes instruction and pork for you to cook at home. Please call the store at (413)727-3409 to reserve your spot\, as these classes fill up quickly.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pork-butchery-class-4/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T195632Z
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SUMMARY:'Yuletide at Storrowton' featuring Little Brook Farm
DESCRIPTION:Little Brook Farm will be providing animals and performing herding demonstrations with her Border Collies at Storrowton Village Museum at Eastern States Expo grounds for Storrowton’s annual winter holiday festival. All of Storrowton’s 18th and 19th century buildings are seasonally decorated – inside and out – and open for viewing. The Village is bursting with holiday delights such as musical performances\, storytelling\, old-fashioned craft demonstrations (blacksmithing\, hearthside cooking\, spinning\, quilting\, etc)\, ice sculpting\, Sweet Shoppe\, kids’ crafts\, old-fashioned Santa\, and much more. Holiday gifts and decorations\, unique items and many collectible lines are available in our gift shops. Admission is FREE!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/yuletide-at-storrowton-featuring-little-brook-farm/
LOCATION:Storrowton Village Museum\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield \, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161121T200615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T200615Z
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SUMMARY:Leyden Glen Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Leyden Glen Farm is having an open house on December 3/4 from 10 to 4. Come see the sheep and the Border Collies and Great Pyrenees Guard Dogs and purchase lamb directly at the farm. It is a fun day in a beautiful New England hill town about 35 minutes from Amherst (just north of Greenfield). Inside the farmhouse\, farmer Kristin Nicholas will be sharing her colorful interior decoration that was featured in Yankee Magazine last year. You can read that article here. She will have some handmade things for sale for holiday gifts – pottery\, my books\, and textiles.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/leyden-glen-farm-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Leyden Glen Farm\, 31 East Glen Road\, Leyden\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161129T151019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T151019Z
UID:21697-1480759200-1480773600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:GTC needs to move from their Lebanon Street Garden immediately! After 10 years in a beautiful garden site\, their current landowner has asked them to leave by mid-December. The need to mobilize quickly to move plants and other materials to other sites. \nMeet up on\nSaturday\, December 3\, 10am – 2pm\nSaturday\, December 10\, 10am – 2pm \nWhat do they need?\nVolunteers\, backhoes\, pick-up trucks\, carpenters\, landscapers \nWhat they need to do\n\nClear out materials from site\nMove 10×12 shed to Walnut Street\nMove perennial flowers\, compost\, wood chips\, and top soil\nMove trees and raspberries and build beds to hold them over winter\n\nEmail anne@gardeningthecommunity.com or tyrraforgtc@gmail.com\, or call 413.693.5340 to let us know you are coming\, especially if you are bringing a large group. Bring water\, snacks\, and warm clothes you can get dirty.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Gardening the Community – Lebanon St\, 49 Lebanon Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161130T151340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161130T151340Z
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SUMMARY:New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Winter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FIVE HUNDRED and NINETY-SECOND MEETING\nNew England Vegetable and Berry Growers’ Association and New England Cooperative Extension present an ALL DAY MEETING Saturday\, December 3\, 2016 Holiday Inn Portsmouth\n300 Woodbury Ave\, Portsmouth\, NH 03801 \nRegistration: There is a $20.00 Registration Fee. This fee is waived for members of NEV&BGA\nLunch buffet is an additional $20\nTo register: CLICK HERE or contact Lisa McKeag at 917-573-5558 or secretary@nevbga.org by  **November 28** \n\nWelcome – Lisa McKeag\, NEVBGA Secretary-Treasurer\nWhat’s New with Crop Insurance? – Tom Smiarowski and Paul Russell\, UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Education Program\nPumpkin and Butternut Varieties Evaluation – Dr. Rebecca Brown\, Associate Professor\, Plant Sciences\, University of Rhode Island\nWildlife Services: Protecting Agriculture and Livestock from Wildlife – David Allaben\, NH/VT State Director USDA\, APHIS\, Wildlife Services; Agriculture Damage Reimbursement Program for Deer\, Bear\, & Moose – NHFG\, Robert Calvert\, Wildlife Biologist\nLunch buffet\, $20. To reserve a lunch\, please contact the Secretary\, Lisa McKeag at (917) 573-5558 or secretary@nevbga.org by  **November 28**. If you order lunch and cannot attend\, please call to cancel. We will have to bill you for unpaid meals.\nNEVGBA Announcements – New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Officers\nNutrition and Nutrient Management Recordkeeping for Small Fruit – Mary Concklin\, Visiting Associate Extension Educator\, Fruit Production & IPM UConn Extension\n2016 Weather\, Insect & Disease Pest Issues in Fruits & Vegetables – George Hamilton\, Extension Field Specialist\, UNH Cooperative Extension\nManaging Irrigation during Drought – Trevor Hardy\, Brookdale Fruit Farm Inc. Irrigation and Row Crop Supplies\nAdjourn\n\nFour pesticide recertification credits have been approved for this meeting. Commercial members are welcome to put up table-top displays.\nCo-sponsored by the UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Education Program
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-england-vegetable-berry-growers-winter-meeting/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Portsmouth\, 300 Woodbury Avenue\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161201T170000
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SUMMARY:SNAP Sign-Up Day for Farmers and Farmers Market Managers
DESCRIPTION:A drop-in information session where you can get your farm\, farm stand or farmers’ market authorized for SNAP (formerly food stamps) and receive your USDA FNS Number the very same day! Drop in any time between 9am and 5pm. \nHere you can: \n\nGet your farm\, farm stand or farmers’ market authorized for SNAP (formerly food stamps) and receive you FNS Number the very same day! USDA staff will be on site to walk you through the process and assist with your application.\nLearn about other resources available.\n\nIf you intend on getting an FNS (SNAP) number\, please bring copies of the following documents 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).\nCopy of voided check for bank account you will use to deposit funds.\n\n For non-profit 501(c)(3) Only \nFarmers Markets operated/sponsored by a non-profit are the ONLY applicants that are not required to submit verification of Social Security number for corporate officers/board members. \n Documentation Required: \n\nCopy of the IRS Determination Letter stating the organization is a 501(c)(3). A (C)(4) and (C)(6) will not be accepted.\nLetter from the sponsoring agency stating that they are sponsoring the farmers market and who they have appointed as their legal representative to operate the farmers market.\nThe application must be signed by a corporate officer or a board member.\n\nFor Government Owned/Operated Farmers Markets Only \nDocumentation Required: \n\nCopy of the City/Town IRS EIN/TIN Tax Exempt Letter.\nCity/Town Official must sign the Application Certification Page.\n\nNo personal information is required or needed
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-sign-up-day-for-farmers-and-farmers-market-managers-2/
LOCATION:Boston Marriot Peabody\, 8 Centennial Drive\, Peabody\, MA\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161103T135336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T135336Z
UID:21466-1479639600-1479654000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shelburne Falls Autumn Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Shelburne Falls Farmers Market hosts a special Autumn market event.  This year\, the market will be held on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Sunday\, November 20th at the Buckland Shelburne Elementary School\, on Mechanic Street. \nIt is a great time to stock up for the holidays.  You will find local vegetables\, cheeses\, meats\, gifts and crafts being sold at the Autumn Market\, not to mention an array of prepared food\, body-workers and musicians. \nIf you are interested in vending at this year’s Autumn Market\, please email us at shelburnfallsfarmersmarket@gmail.com and fill out our 2016 Autumn Market vendor form.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shelburne-falls-autumn-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Buckland Shelburne Elementary school\, 75 Mechanic St\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161109T203040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161109T204747Z
UID:21549-1479560400-1479571200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Seed Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The Hilltown Seed Saving Network is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Seed Exchange! Learn to save your own garden seed\, get answers to your seed saving questions\, and exchange seed that you’ve saved with your friends and neighbors! \nPlease note that you don’t have to bring seed to come to this event.  We welcome people at all levels of experience\, including those who have never saved seed before. \nAt 1pm: Demonstrations and activities facilitated by experienced seed savers.  This part of the day is especially for beginning seed savers\, but there should be something of interest for everyone. \nAt 2pm: Tevis Robertson-Goldberg of Crabapple Farm will speak on not just saving seed\, but saving the best seed from a variety of popular garden crops; there will be plenty of time for questions from the audience.  Tevis has been generous enough to share his knowledge with our group from its beginnings\, and we are excited to feature him again at this event. \nAt 3:15pm: The seed exchange itself will begin\, and there will be plenty of time to browse and help yourself to the dozens of home grown varieties of tomatoes\, beans\, kale\, wildflowers\, and many other crops.  This year\, you can come to the Community House as early as 11:45am to drop off seed. \nAlso\, we encourage everyone who is bringing seed to the event to list it online using our Virtual Seed Bank at http://seednetwork.herokuapp.com.  Once you have registered (a quick and easy process)\, you will be able to browse varieties that other people in the Hilltowns are saving\, and bringing to the Seed Exchange. \nThe suggested donation for this event is a sliding scale of $5 – $10.  For more information\, visit hilltownseeds.wordpress.com; or contact Sadie at 413-475-2692\, or Michael at 413-358-6919 or alterman@speakeasy.net.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/5th-annual-seed-exchange/
LOCATION:Community House\, 33 Main Street\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161003T140446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T140446Z
UID:21091-1479560400-1479567600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pork Butchery Class
DESCRIPTION:Our two-hour Saturday afternoon Pork Fabrication Class is an interactive demonstration with Terry. He will break one side of a locally raised pig\, field all of your questions\, identify and discuss the attributes of each cut of meat and give pointers on how to best prepare them. In addition to instruction on seam butchery technique and whole muscle utilization\, each student will take home a generous supply of mixed pork cuts. To ensure the best possible experience\, this will be an intimate class limited to six students. \nWe are offering the class OCTOBER 1st & 29th\, NOVEMBER 12th & 19th\, and DECEMBER 3rd &10th. The class will last two hours\, from 1-3pm and cost $100. This price includes instruction and pork for you to cook at home. Please call the store at (413)727-3409 to reserve your spot\, as these classes fill up quickly.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pork-butchery-class-3/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161021T153022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161021T153022Z
UID:21313-1479549600-1479567600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Westfield Winter Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:The new Westfield Winter Farmers’ Market will be held inside the Episcopal Church of the Atonement at 36 Court St.\, Westfield\, MA on Saturdays\, November 19 and December 10\, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Many of the vendors from the summer season will return with seasonal products including winter vegetables and squash\, jams and jellies\, pickles\, relishes\, soaps and oils\, baked goods and sweets. Additionally\, new crafters and artists will be introduced for holiday gift shopping. The $10 SNAP Match supported by a grant from CISA\, and the Loyalty Card program will continue. There will be live acoustic music supported by the Westfield Cultural Council. Local author and illustrator Rhonda Boulette will be reading from her Flitten Fairy Tales books. The building is handicap accessible with free parking; and professional babysitting is provided. \nMusic\n10:00 – 11:15 – Ed Bentley:  oldies\, country and blues\, including his original Westfield Farmers’ Market Song \n11:15 – 12:30 – Neal Liptak:  Acoustic guitar\, blues\, rock\, and jazz \n12:30 – 1:45 – Dave Housman:  Covers of Neil Young\, Bob Dylan\, and many folk artists \n1:45 – 3:00 – Hart & Woody Duo:  blues and jazz
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/westfield-winter-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of Atonement\, 36 Court Street\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161003T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T201920Z
UID:21098-1479544200-1479571200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Innovations for Rural Living Conference
DESCRIPTION:Innovations for Rural Living: Finding Solutions to our Food and Transit Challenges will challenge residents\, government officials and other community leaders to explore innovative solutions to vexing community problems around food security and transportation. This fourth bi-annual all-day forum is organized by Greening Greenfield\, a volunteer non-profit dedicated to sustainability. The forum will invite participants to consider how innovative ideas that have worked in other communities might inspire new responses and resources appropriate to our region. As we move through the 21st century sustainability must include sufficient and adequate transportation and affordable\, healthy food for everyone regardless of income. Find more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/innovations-for-rural-living-conference/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161118T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161114T161442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T161442Z
UID:21575-1479492000-1479510000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nuestras Raíces Gala Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gala Celebration\, a fundraiser in support of Holyoke Agri-Culture and Community Building! \nThe evening will feature a delicious Caribbean dinner by the Fernandez Family Restaurant; a keynote address by renowned urban farmer and thinker\, Eric Toensmeier; original artwork in our silent auction; and terrific music from DJ Diamante!  We expect tickets to go fast\, don’t miss this great night! \nMore info and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nuestras-raices-gala-celebration/
LOCATION:Elegancia Banquet Hall\, 540 Granby Road\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161019T200817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T200817Z
UID:21288-1479488400-1479499200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Western MA Food Processing Center 15th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Western MA Food Processing Center! Refreshments will be provided by Food Center alumni: Hillside Pizza\, Real Pickles\, and Artisan Beverage Cooperative. \nRSVP requested: bit.ly/FPC15Years \nNote that the Franklin County Community Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting will be held from 4:30 to 5:00 pm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/western-ma-food-processing-center-15th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Western MA Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161102T143630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T143630Z
UID:21425-1479411000-1479420000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Arc of Justice
DESCRIPTION:“Arc of Justice” traces the remarkable story of New Communities\, Inc.\, a story of racial justice\, community organizing\, and perseverance in the face of enormous obstacles. \nNCI was started in 1969 by leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in southwest Georgia to help secure economic independence for African American families. For fifteen years\, NCI cooperatively farmed nearly 6000 acres of land in the face of racist attacks and refusals by federal agencies to provide grants or loans. Its land was lost to foreclosure in 1985\, but 25 years later NCI was given new life as a result of a successful class action lawsuit brought by hundreds of African American farmers against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. \nThe screening will be followed by Q&A with Producer/Director Helen S. Cohen. \nSponsored by the offices of Food\, Farm\, and Sustainability and Community Partnerships for Social Change
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-arc-of-justice/
LOCATION:Hampshire College — Leibling Center\, 893 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161102T151240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T151240Z
UID:21436-1479371400-1479387600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Green Your Bottom Line in Food and Beverage Processing: An Energy and Environmental Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An interactive workshop on opportunities for food and beverage processors to reduce operating costs\, improve operations and prevent pollution through energy efficiency and renewable energy\, waste reduction\, and safer cleaning and sanitizing materials. \nThe workshop will highlight brief case studies of food and beverage processing companies that have made environmental improvements in their facilities; introduce you to free assistance available to help identify and implement improvements in your facility; provide the opportunity to network with your peers and share experiences\, challenges and successes; and bring you together with experts who will help develop an action plan. \nRegistration and additional details at http://foodbeveragema.eventbrite.com.  There is no charge for this workshop\, but we ask that you register by November 14. \nFor more information on this initiative or future events\, visit www.ceere.org/food or write to laurenm@umass.edu. \nHosted by: MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, MA Department of Energy Resources\, MA Department of Environmental Protection\, MA Department of Public Health\, MA Office of Technical Assistance\, Toxics Use Reduction Institute\, UMass Amherst Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy\, UMass Clean Energy Extension\, UMass Lowell Center for Sustainable Production\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 1.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/green-your-bottom-line-in-food-and-beverage-processing-an-energy-and-environmental-workshop/
LOCATION:UMass Springfield\, 1500 Main Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01115
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161102T144314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T144314Z
UID:21427-1479285000-1479317400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:GAPs and FSMA Workshop for Produce Growers
DESCRIPTION:This ​training ​will ​introduce ​basic ​produce ​safety ​concepts ​and ​ practices\, ​and ​will ​help ​growers ​understand ​and ​implement ​FSMA ​ Produce ​Safety ​Rule ​requirements ​and ​prepare ​ ​to ​write ​a ​farm  ​food ​safety ​plan. ​Sections ​of ​the ​FSMA ​Produce ​Safety ​Rule ​ requirements ​will ​be ​outlined ​within ​each ​module. ​ ​This ​ workshop ​will ​satisfy ​the ​FSMA ​Produce ​Safety ​Rule ​requirement ​ for ​growers ​who ​are ​covered ​by ​FSMA ​outlined ​in ​§ ​112.22(c) ​ that ​requires ​‘At ​least ​one ​supervisor ​from ​the ​farm ​must ​ complete ​food ​safety ​training ​at ​least ​equivalent ​to ​the ​ standardized ​curriculum ​recognized ​by ​the ​FDA’. ​ ​The ​AFDO ​ certificate ​demonstrates ​you ​have ​met ​this ​requirement. \nDay ​1 ​(Nov. ​16) ​of ​this ​event ​is ​for ​both ​growers ​and ​ trainers ​who ​are ​seeking ​to ​become ​certified​. ​​Ag. ​service ​ providers ​and ​trainers ​must ​also ​attend ​Day ​2 ​if ​seeking ​to ​ become ​a ​Produce ​Safety ​Alliance ​(PSA) ​Trainer. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gaps-and-fsma-workshop-for-produce-growers/
LOCATION:American Legion (Brattleboro)\, 32 Linden Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20160829T181800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161111T224731Z
UID:20778-1479236400-1479243600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:"Forgotten Farms" Screening and Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA for a screening of Forgotten Farms\, a challenging and engrossing look at one of the most vital and least visible components of New England agriculture: dairy farms. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers\, Sarah Gardner and Dave Simmonds\, and farmers Darryl and Lucinda Williams of Luther Belden Farm\, Jim Larson of Larson Farms\, and Amy Klippenstein of Sidehill Farm. \nAbout the film:\nIn more affluent communities\, farm-to-table restaurants\, farmer’s markets and CSAs are booming and the new farmers are celebrated. But there is another farmer who is left out of the local food celebration. New England has lost over 10\,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years; about 2\,000 farms remain. Collectively\, they tend 1.2 million acres of farmland and produce almost all of the milk consumed in New England. In our enthusiasm for the new food movement\, these farmers at the foundation of the regional agricultural economy are often overlooked. Through conversations with farmers and policy experts\, the film reconsiders the role of these vital but forgotten farmers\, who will be essential players in an expanded agricultural economy. \nBuy tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forgotten-farms-screening-and-panel/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161031T201518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T201939Z
UID:21398-1479232800-1479240000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SEMAP’s 2016 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) \nCome listen to the SEMAP board and staff discuss the successes of this past year\, including highlights of all of our great educational workshops and fun events! \nIn addition to discussing SEMAP’s past and future\, we will have keynote speaker Frank Nocito Martinez from the Department of Transitional Assistance\, who will talk about the Healthy Incentives Pilot getting nutritious foods into low income communities. \nLight refreshments provided by It’s Thyme Catering and local beer and wine from Berkley Beer & Travessia Winery will be served. \nFree to attend! Register online at semaponline.org/semap-annual-meeting
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/semaps-2016-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161102T144601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T144601Z
UID:21429-1479207600-1479211200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Business Basics for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in starting a farm enterprise\, or know someone who is\, tune into Business Basics for Beginning Farmers as Chris Laughton\, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East\, and Gary Matteson\, Vice President for Young\, Beginning\, Small Farmer Programs and Outreach at the Farm Credit Council\, cover some business management concepts important for the success of beginning farmers. \nBasic financial statements\, cash flow\, budgets and approaching a lender will be included in the webinar along with tips beginning farmers have used to achieve their goals. \nThis webinar is free\, and open to the public. Feel free to forward this invitation to your contacts and/or interested parties. If you are unable to attend live\, the recording will be available afterwards at farmcrediteast.com/webinars. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-business-basics-for-beginning-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161119
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20160929T143627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T143641Z
UID:21061-1479168000-1479513599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Better Process Control School
DESCRIPTION:This ​course ​will ​train ​food ​processors ​principles ​of​ acidification\, ​and ​container ​closure ​evaluation ​programs ​for ​ low-acid ​and ​acidified ​canned ​foods ​as ​required ​by ​FDA ​ regulations ​in ​CFR ​108\, ​113 ​and ​114. ​The ​purpose ​of ​these regulations ​is ​to ​help ​ensure ​the ​safety ​of ​consumers ​by training ​producers. ​This ​course ​will ​satisfy ​both ​USDA ​and ​FDA regulatory ​requirements. This ​event ​is ​sponsored ​by ​Umass ​Extension\, ​Department ​of ​ Food ​Science ​and ​Grocery ​Manufacturers ​Association ​(GMA ​Science).\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/better-process-control-school/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161024T140812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T140812Z
UID:21322-1479040200-1479043800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: Why Buy Local?
DESCRIPTION:Why Shop Local is the brainchild of Jasper Lapienski\, a Northampton resident who has no affiliation with Serio’s Market other than as a customer. Jasper grew up in Amherst and has lived in Northampton since 2009. Jasper has been bringing our community together for a cause ever since\, organizing for peace with the Northampton Committee to Stop the Wars\, the Western Mass Coalition for Palestine\, and Jewish Voice for Peace; supporting (mostly losing) political campaigns as Visibility Coordinator for the Bardsley Campaign Committee and Campaign Manager for the Committee to Elect Blue DuVal; and promoting public transportation as a rider representative on the Franklin Regional Transit Advisory Committee. \nParticipants will be treated to loads of free samples\, demo products\, and special deals and will have the opportunity to participate in raffles and win prizes. Serio’s deli will be open for business and all seminar participants will be offered the Sandwich of the Day for 50% off as well as a menu of various options for lunch\, which will be served in-store after the presentation. For more information on the Why Shop Local seminars or to speak or feature your business at one\, email jasper (insert @ if you’re human) whyshoplocal.org. You may also CLICK HERE to join the seminar series email list. \nNovember 13\nFollow the Money: ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF LOCAL TO COMMUNITIES\nDr. Bjorn Markeson\, Smith College
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-why-buy-local/
LOCATION:Serio’s Market\, 65 State Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20160817T142508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T140442Z
UID:20481-1479029400-1479038400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nCome celebrate the fall\, drink some freshly pressed sweet cider\, and support CISA at the 2nd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run\, on Sunday\, November 13\, 2016\, at Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield\, MA. All proceeds will go to CISA. \nRegistration & Number Pick Up\nOnline registration ($25) will be available through 11/11/16. Number pick up and race day registration ($30) will be available starting at 8am. \nVolunteers\nInterested in volunteering at the Cider Run? Contact Lisabeth Jasniewicz at CISA — (413) 665-7100 \nCourse\nThis is a beautiful 12K loop course on Upper & Lower Rd in Deerfield & Greenfield\, MA\, starting and finishing at Clarkdale Fruit Farms. The course includes some rolling hills and one tough climb\, with around 383 feet of total gain. \nAwards\nWe will have numerous award categories and prizes this year. Awards will feature local produce and farm products – apples\, cider\, maple syrup\, etc.\, and will be given to the top 3 overall women and men\, the top 3 teams (women and men\, based on 5 best team-member times)\, and top 3 women and men in the following age groups: 14 and under\, 15-19\, 20-29\, 30-39\, 40-49\, 50-59\, 60-69\, 70-79\, 80 and over. \nT Shirts\nT-shirts will be guaranteed for the first 150 registrants.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2nd-annual-clarkdale-cider-run/
LOCATION:Clarkdale Fruit Farms\, 303 Upper Rd\, \, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161003T140402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T140402Z
UID:21090-1478955600-1478962800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pork Butchery Class
DESCRIPTION:Our two-hour Saturday afternoon Pork Fabrication Class is an interactive demonstration with Terry. He will break one side of a locally raised pig\, field all of your questions\, identify and discuss the attributes of each cut of meat and give pointers on how to best prepare them. In addition to instruction on seam butchery technique and whole muscle utilization\, each student will take home a generous supply of mixed pork cuts. To ensure the best possible experience\, this will be an intimate class limited to six students. \nWe are offering the class OCTOBER 1st & 29th\, NOVEMBER 12th & 19th\, and DECEMBER 3rd &10th. The class will last two hours\, from 1-3pm and cost $100. This price includes instruction and pork for you to cook at home. Please call the store at (413)727-3409 to reserve your spot\, as these classes fill up quickly.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pork-butchery-class-2/
LOCATION:Sutter Meats\, 65 King Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161019T184226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T154757Z
UID:21277-1478944800-1478952000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community's Annual Harvest Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our 6th Annual Pancake Breakfast! \nCome join us as we celebrate GTC’s youth\, the close of the growing season and the accomplishments of the past year. Enjoy a morning of stories\, kids’ activities\, raffles\, and more. Bring your families and your friends for a hearty breakfast of our much loved pancakes and other tasty foods. (We have gluten-free options as well.) \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-communitys-annual-harvest-fundraiser-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 361 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161113
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20160316T134911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160316T134911Z
UID:18569-1478736000-1478995199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NESAWG's 2016 'It Takes a Region' Conference
DESCRIPTION:NESAWG‘s annual It Takes a Region Conference brings together farm and food practitioners across the 12-state Northeast region to learn\, debate\, collaborate\, and innovate solutions to critical food systems issues. Each year\, we look at the trajectory of the food and farm movement\, and the role our network can play in shaping its future.We offer in-depth working sessions and provocative dialogues that tackle important questions about our regional food system and how to strengthen it. We draw upon exciting local and regional efforts\, including alternative supply chain networks\, research projects\, infrastructure initiatives and policy advocacy. \nVisit NESAWG’s website for updated information on the conference as it approaches.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nesawgs-2016-it-takes-a-region-conference/
LOCATION:Hartford Hilton\, 315 Trumbull Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20160927T211420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T211420Z
UID:21031-1478682000-1478710800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Product Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept
DESCRIPTION:Do you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for a current or future product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla\, of the UMASS Food Science Department\, an expert on HACCP and product development. Organized by the Franklin County CDC. Find details and registration here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/product-development-considerations-beyond-the-concept/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161111
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161007T153757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161007T153757Z
UID:21154-1478649600-1478822399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo
DESCRIPTION:The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture\, Inc. – a group of grower representatives from the Northeast\, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn\, share and connect with other industry professionals. \nAttendee Registration Information\nRegistration for attendees is open! Learn more about the show\, and visit the Schedule section to review the agenda and seminar descriptions. Attendee registration rates increase closer to the conference; register early and save! \nExhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities Available\nVisit the Exhibitors/Sponsors section to review the new show floorplan\, sponsorship levels and entitlements\, exhibit booth pricing and more! Registration is now open! Space fills up quickly; reserve your booth today. \nConference Highlights\nEDUCATIONAL SESSIONS — Attend stimulating educational workshops on a wide range of topics by industry experts; acquire knowledge and gain valuable insight. \nTRADESHOW — Visit with innovative exhibitors during dedicated tradeshow time\, to gather information on products and services that will benefit your business. \nNETWORK — Share ideas and build relationships\, and make important face-to-face connections with others in the floriculture industry.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-greenhouse-conference-and-expo/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Boxborough\, 242 Adams Place\, Boxborough\, MA\, 01719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161031T205404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T205751Z
UID:21408-1478340000-1478354400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community Volunteer Impact Day
DESCRIPTION:Join GTC\, an urban farming and youth development project committed to sustainable agriculture\, food justice and racial equity as we work to bring our newest farm site on line. \nWork to be accomplished will include finishing a thermal trench around our beautiful passive solar greenhouse\, preparing for rain water harvesting\, moving soil into the greenhouse\, and readying beds for winter.  Dress warmly in layers and prepare to get dirty; bring water\, gloves and snacks to share.  Also if you can bring a wheelbarrow\, the more the better! \nGTC leadership will be attending the Black Farmer’s Conference in Harlem that day – we’re organizing this volunteer day to provide needed support so they can step away for important organizing and reflection. It’s a great chance to show your solidarity for racial justice organizing and food system work in Springfield. \nEmail anne@gardeningthecommunity.org to let us know you are coming. Last minute attendees also welcome.  Young children are welcome but must be closely supervised.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-volunteer-impact-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20160304T161337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160304T161337Z
UID:18455-1478336400-1478444400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Fiber Festival of New England
DESCRIPTION:Fiber enthusiasts are coming together for the sixth annual Fiber Festival of New England\, Nov. 5 & 6 in the Mallary Complex at Eastern States Exposition. Hours are\, Sat.\, 9am – 5pm and Sun.\, 9am – 3pm. The event\, co-produced by the Exposition and the New England Sheep and Wool Growers Association\, promotes the use of wool and other natural fibers and related products to the general public. \nMore than 150 New England exhibitors will be showcasing their products including clothing\, quilts\, blankets\, rugs\, looms\, spinning wheels and more. On Saturday\, Nov. 5\, visitors may participate in various workshops as well as watch interesting\, informative demonstrations. \nIn addition to being an ideal holiday shopping opportunity with handmade items from over 200 vendor booths\, Fiber Festival is a great educational experience for visitors to learn how animals contribute to the fiber industry through live displays of llamas\, alpacas\, sheep\, rabbits and goats. \nFor more information\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-fiber-festival-of-new-england-3/
LOCATION:Eastern States Exposition\, West Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004234
CREATED:20161031T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T195532Z
UID:21392-1478332800-1478361600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:1st Annual Southern New England Livestock Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Livestock Institute of Southern New England and Bristol Aggie are co-hosting the first annual Southern New England Livestock Conference. The conference will provide a platform to share information on best practices for humanely raising livestock\, humane slaughter and processing\, and marketing of meat products. \nTopics include animal nutrition\, soil management for pastures\, grazing and pasture management\, exploring the rules and regulations for livestock farmers\, health care and humane treatment of farm animals\, adding value to your meat products\, and much more. \nThere will be more than 20 different seminars including talks for all levels from those interested in getting animals for the first time to established livestock farmers. \nVisit the Expo with vendors representing all aspects of livestock production: feed\, fencing\, financing and more. Beginning and experienced producers\, small-scale farmers\, homesteaders\, chefs\, foodies\, youth\, and consumers – All are welcome! \nRegistration is $25 and only $10 for students. Visit www.thelivestockinstitute.org to reserve your spot today.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/1st-annual-southern-new-england-livestock-conference/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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