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SUMMARY:Cabot Open Farm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon on a farm—take in the sights\, the sounds\, and the unmistakable smells of the farm this fall at Cabot’s Open Farm Sunday. \nParticipating farms will open their gates to welcome visitors on Sunday\, October 9th from 11am-2pm. Enjoy free activities for all ages: hayrides\, scavenger hunts\, meet the farm animals and more. Best of all\, you can sample Cabot’s award-winning cheeses and meet the dairy cows and farm families of Cabot. Find more details here.\nParticipating Farms in Massachusetts: \n\nFletcher Family Farm – Southampton\, MA\nGreat Brook Farm – Carlisle\, MA\nLolans Farm – Middleboro\, MA\nBarstow’s Longview Farm – Hadley\, MA\nTully Farms Inc. – Dunstable\, MA\nTurner Farms\, Inc.  – South Egremont\, MA\nWhittier Farms – Sutton\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cabot-open-farm-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161009T160000
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SUMMARY:Clarkdale Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday is Clarkdale Fruit Farms’ annual Harvest Festival\, from 10am-4pm! Morris Dancers kick off the day at 10\, and we will have free sampling of apples\, pears\, and cider. Sample Thomas Farm goat cheese as well. Pick-your-own Cortlands are available 10-4 through Monday. And we have plenty of our own fresh-pressed apple cider\, in our traditional gallon & half-gallon\, or new pint jugs! Keep an eye out for the return of Pumpkin Man… \nWe have Concord grapes for eating\, juice\, jelly or pies. For apples we have Honeycrisp\, McIntosh\, Macoun\, Cortland\, Jonagold\, Gala\, Mutsu\, Empire\, Baldwin\, Northern Spy\, & Pound Sweet. We also offer a mixed bag of eating apples\, and plenty of utility-grade apples for applesauce or baking needs. For pears we have Bartlett\, Magness\, Bosc\, Seckel\, Comice\, Harrow’s Sweet and crunchy Asian pears\, as well as a mixed pear box. We have a great assortment of Fall favorites\, including hardy mums\, decorative corn\, and our own pumpkins\, squash\, and gourds! \nWe also have Diemand Farms frozen pot pies and soups\, Chase Hill Farm cheese\, Thomas Goat Cheese\, Bart’s Ice Cream\, Warm Colors Apiary Honey\, Kitchen Garden Salsa and Williams Farm Maple Syrup and maple candies
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/clarkdale-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Clarkdale Fruit Farms\, 303 Upper Rd\, \, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161008T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160217T204552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160217T204604Z
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SUMMARY:Prepping Garden for Fall/Winter
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of workshops focused on community gardens and gardening. This one will focus on preparing your garden for the fall and winter. For more information and to register\, contact: Anna Muhammad – 413-214-1237.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/prepping-garden-for-fallwinter/
LOCATION:Central Street Garden\, 488 Central Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161010
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160913T172142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T172142Z
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Botanical Gardens Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:For generations the Harvest Festival has been a cherished tradition in the Berkshires. It is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in the county and 2015 event had the largest attendance ever with more than 12\,000 visitors to the event. Proceeds from the event support educational programs at the Garden. \nThe Festival is a family-friendly celebration of community\, showcasing local crafters & artists\, non-stop entertainment\, artisan food producers and food trucks. (See listing at the links below.) \nIt also features a silent auction and giant tag sales including — Housewares\, the Opportunity Clothing Shop\, Country Bazaar\, Accessorize!\, a Jewelry Boutique\, and a Plant\, Bulb a and Garden Accessory Sale — as well as a farmers market and zillions of kids activities\, including a haunted house. \nAnd don’t forget to check our new Botanical Garden section with the Educational Workshops and Demos\, the Garden’s own Farm Camp\, Hall of Pumpkins and much more. \nIf interested in being a vendor an entertainer\, or providing an activity for kids. please contact Dana Audia\, the Festival producer atdaudia@berkshirebotanical.org.\, or call the Office: 413 298 3926. \nBecome a Festival Volunteer. Visit the volunteer page for available job descriptions and to learn how you can help. To volunteer\, contact Cynthia Grippaldi at 413 298 3926. \nBelow are links to some of last year’s fun! \nStage Entertainment (And More) \nKids Activity List \nEducational Workshops Schedule  \nComplete Vendor List (With Links) \nHarvest Festival Map
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-botanical-gardens-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161006T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161006T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20161003T132910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T132910Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast at the Bank
DESCRIPTION:The Food Bank invites everyone to a new and unique opportunity to learn about the impact that hunger has on our community and what we’re doing to prevent it. Join us for an engaging and informative hour\, where you’ll get a tour of our warehouse in Hatfield. A light breakfast will be provided and open conversation will be encouraged. \nBreakfast at The Bank is held on the first Thursday of every month\, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The free event is open to everyone 18 and over. Space is limited\, so reservations are required. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/breakfast-at-the-bank/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160927T175803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T135218Z
UID:21024-1475406000-1475413200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Day at Mike's Maze!
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Mike’s Maze at Warner Warm in Sunderland amazes the crowds with a creative and beautifully rendered corn maze\, packed with games and fun! This year\, the theme is “See America\,” in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. This is a destination that is not to be missed\, and on October 2nd\, all proceeds from maze visitors between 11am-1pm will be donated to CISA! Maze details are here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-day-at-mikes-maze-2/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160822T201110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T201110Z
UID:20700-1475402400-1475424000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Pig to Pork Chop - Hands-On Processing and Butchering
DESCRIPTION:Do you raise your own pigs\, goats\, sheep? Want to gain independence from the slaughterhouse while learning how to humanely and skillfully harvest your own livestock? Come learn with The Roving Butcher\, aka Jake Levin\, as he leads us through whole hog processing. Starting with dispatching\, bleeding\, scalding\, evisceration\, Jake will then break down the pig into various pork cuts along with your help.  He will also share tips and tricks on how to use the odd bits and respectfully make best use of the entire animal. \nClick here to register or for more information!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-pig-to-pork-chop-hands-on-processing-and-butchering/
LOCATION:Frohloff Farm\, 236 Church Street\, Ware\, MA\, 01082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160913T171904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T171904Z
UID:20922-1475326800-1475337600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: The Art and Science of Pickling
DESCRIPTION:Food preservation can be a challenge\, and before refrigeration\, pickling was an essential strategy for safe food storage. In this illustrated talk and demonstration\, participants will investigate the origins of vinegar\, the alchemy of fermentation\, and the anti-microbial properties of herbs and spices that are at the center of the art of pickling. Noted ethnobotanist and historian Judith Sumner will share modern pickling recipes and methods (and the science behind them)\, ranging from fresh pack dill pickles in crocks to bread and butter pickles processed in a hot water bath\, and enjoy a tasting of pickle recipes and analysis of recipes from various historic sources. The workshop will also include making some quick pickled onions to be taken home by participants.  \nJudith Sumner is a botanist who specializes in ethnobotany\, flowering plants\, plant adaptations\, and garden history. She has taught extensively both at the college level and at botanical gardens\, including the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University and Garden in the Woods. She has been a guest on the Martha Stewart Living television show\, the PBS program Cultivating Life\, the Annenberg Channel\, and various other PBS and educational programs. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-the-art-and-science-of-pickling/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160518T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T180105Z
UID:19378-1475326800-1475334000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Foraging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Nutrient dense wild foods are everywhere! Edible plants abound in our heavily trafficked human spaces\, offering us a grand opportunity to seek vitality and sound health on highly accessible\, already well trodden paths.  \nTogether we will approach wild food as an elemental piece of being connected creatures rather than a last ditch survival trick. \nLearn the brilliance and simplicity of incorporating wild foods in your diet using simple recipes and preservation techniques. Meet and learn to identify common edible plants growing prolifically and abundantly in New England and discover their medicinal actions\, processing techniques\, nutritional profiles\, and more! \nWe will discuss a variety of easy and effective ways to preserve wild bounty\, prioritizing nutrient preservation and flavor\, stretching the green world’s gifts through the depths of winter. \nStudents will become more confident and literate engaging with the green world in a respectful way. Informative handouts and a light wild food snack will be provided. \nLocation TBD \nPlants we may meet: Acorns\, Autumn Olives\, Black Walnuts\, Kousa Dogwood\, Rosehips\, Plantain Seeds\, Burdock Root \nSpecial Topics: Acorn flour making\, medicine making\, preservation techniques\, nut trees\, plant I.D.\, hazards\, medicine and nutrition\, seasonal rhythms & recipes \nPreparations: Acorn Bread with Wild Onion Butter\, Black Walnut Shortbread & Autumn Olive Juice \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/foraging-workshop-2/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160928T154002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T154002Z
UID:21048-1475319600-1475364600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Old 78 Farm Festival
DESCRIPTION:October 1\, 2016 is the seventh installment of the Old 78 Farm Fall Festival at the Old 78 Farm property at 823 Orange Road in Warwick\, MA.  Gates open at 11 AM and entertainment starts at 12 noon and lasts until around 11 PM.  Check out the lineup page to get acquainted with the bands and artists performing this year. \nThere will be craft and veggie vendors\, championship barbecue\, balloon creations\, face painting\, comedy\, bands playing all day on two stages\, and lots of great fun. \nAdvance tickets: $10\nGate: $15\nLocals: $10 \nTickets can be purchased at: \nOrange Innovation Center\nSimon Says Booking\n131 West Main St #208\, Orange\, MA \nThe Old 78 Property\n823 Orange Rd\, Warwick\, MA \n*Please\, no pets. This is a working farm and we do not want to compromise the health and safety of our animals. Thank you.*
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/old-78-farm-festival/
LOCATION:Old 78 Farm\, 823 Orange Road\, Warwick\, MA\, 01378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160928T145845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T145930Z
UID:21046-1475316000-1475337600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mount Grace Land Trust 30th Annual Meeting Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 30 years of leadership in land conservation at Mount Grace’s 2016 Annual Meeting–held on Saturday\, October 1\, in the open air at the recently conserved Feldman Property in Athol…and Petersham…and Phillipston! \nJoin us at 586 Briggs Road\, Athol\, to learn about Mount Grace’s recent conservation success\, and bring the family for games\, trail tours\, and live music.  Our featured speaker will be Carlos Uriona\, actor and artistic director at Double Edge Theater. Featured musicians will be: Trailer Park and The Green Sisters. \nFind more information and register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mount-grace-land-trust-30th-annual-meeting-celebration/
LOCATION:Feldman Property\, 586 Briggs Road\, Athol\, MA\, 01331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160913T170608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T170608Z
UID:20920-1475316000-1475337600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Better Life Whole Foods Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to join us in celebrating our 32nd Anniversary on Saturday\, October 1st from 10am and 4pm.  We are so proud to have had the pleasure of providing the community with the most complete health food store in the Springfield area dating back to when we started in 1984.  Join us for free food\, raffle\, music\, vendor tables\, jewelry making and more!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/better-life-whole-foods-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Better Life Whole Foods\, 1500 Allen St\, Springfield\, MA\, 01118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160928T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160425T191823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T191823Z
UID:19019-1475085600-1475085600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:This monthly plant swap is free and open to the public to encourage the exchange of plants and other garden related items.  You many bring as few or as many of the following items as you like:\n\nPerennials\nAnnuals\nEdibles\nSeeds\nGarden produce\nTools\nAny other garden related items\n\nPlease arrive on time\, as each “trader” will describe their plants prior to swapping.  \n\nThis is the last plant swap of the season! \n\nIf you have any questions please contact Jessica Gifford jessica@growingwellness.life. This event is sponsored by Valley Time Trade. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/monthly-plant-swap-6/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 210 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160915T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T163826Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Beyond Sustainability - Beef in a New Agricultural Model
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Ridge Shinn\, Farmer \nSaturday\, September 24; 1:00-3:00 PM\nat All Souls UU Church\, Greenfield\,\n399 Main Street (Rte 2A—Corner of Hope & Main\, Across from the Public Library and Public Parking Lot\, ( Exit 26 off I-91 ) \nLearn more about the grass-fed beef program Ridge is now developing\nwith Northeast farmers. \nAlthough industrial meat production practices can be bad for the environment and human health\, Ridge explains how new ways of grazing cattle and managing farmland will take carbon out of the atmosphere\, concentrate it in the soil\, restoring soil fertility and water-carrying capacity which can help grasses survive drought\,\nand provide healthy food for humans. \nA report published on Sept. 30\, 2015 compares the net climate effect of various strategies for grazing beef cattle in the Southern Great Plains\, where one-third of the U.S cow-calf operations are located. The study\, conducted by scientists from South Dakota University and Texas A&M\, calculated both the emissions of methane from the animals’ digestive tracts and also the carbon sequestration occurring under the respective grazing scenarios as carbon is taken from the air and stored deep in the ground via photosynthesis and the action of soil microbes. Previous studies on beef production have generally omitted the carbon sequestration factor \,which mitigates the GHG emissions impact. The report concludes that rotational grazing\, is the best option and farms employing this grazing strategy will likely be carbon sinks for decades. \nRegister administrator@uugreenfield.org\nMore info? Pam Kelly 413-475-3605
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-beyond-sustainability-beef-in-a-new-agricultural-model-2/
LOCATION:All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church\, 399 Main Street\, Greenfield\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160909T200534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160909T200751Z
UID:20902-1474722000-1474729200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beyond Sustainability - Beef in a New Agricultural Model
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this workshop with farmer-presenter Ridge Shinn to learn more about the grass-fed beef program that Ridge is now developing with Northeast farmers. \nAlthough industrial meat production practices can be bad for the environment and human health\, Ridge will explain how new breeds and new ways of grazing cattle and managing farmland can take carbon out of the atmosphere and concentrate it in the soil\, which in turn can restore soil fertility and water-carrying capacity\, helping grasses survive drought and providing healthy food for humans. \nA report published in the journal “Sustainability” on September 30\, 2015 compared the net climate effect of various strategies for grazing beef cattle in the Southern Great Plains\, where one-third of the U.S cow-calf operations are located. The study\, conducted by scientists from South Dakota University and Texas A&M\, calculated both the emissions of methane from the animals’ digestive tracts and also the carbon sequestration occurring under the respective grazing scenarios as carbon is taken from the air and stored deep in the ground via photosynthesis and the action of soil microbes. Previous studies on beef production had generally omitted the carbon sequestration factor\, which mitigates the greenhouse gas emissions impact. The report concluded that rotational grazing was the best option and  farms employing this grazing strategy would likely be carbon sinks for decades. \nThe church where the workshop is being held is located on Route 2A at the Corner of Hope Street and Main Street\, across from the public library and a public parking lot. Email administrator@uugreenfield.org to register for the workshop\, or call Pam Kelly at 413-475-3605 for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-beyond-sustainability-beef-in-a-new-agricultural-model/
LOCATION:All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church\, 399 Main Street\, Greenfield\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160725T144234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T144234Z
UID:20110-1474711200-1474822800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:18th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The scent-sational 18th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival takes place September 24th and 25th in Orange Massachusetts. There is something for everyone at this family-friendly fall event\, held on a beautiful historic farm amidst autumn foliage. Kindness\, community and inspiration are always in style at this popular destination that attracts lovers of art and alliums from throughout New England. \nMeander among 100 bountiful booths featuring regional artists\, farmers\, community organizations and garlic cuisine; strengthen community and economy by purchasing locally crafted and grown products. Celebrate and relax with great bands\, spoken word\, and performance on three stages- including a solar-powered music stage – and throughout the rolling fields and forest. Be inspired by exhibitor demos and ample activities for kids and families. Get silly with garlic games galore including the famous raw garlic-eating contest. Soothe the soul with healing arts exhibitors. Travel the garlic globe with celebrated chef demos\, and fill your belly with farm fresh and savory cuisine as you relax in the food courts. There are over eighty engaging workshops\, activities and performances scheduled throughout the weekend! Orange is the New Green: trash free (well\, only three bags for 10\,000 people) with everything else recycled or transformed into fertile compost to make gardens not garbage. \nNew this Year! The North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival is a great way to spend a fun-filled day or full weekend in the present. But it is also a ‘Portal to the Future.’  So many of the large-scale systems that support our modern lives are stretched thin\, breaking\, or already broken.  Creating a more just and sustainable future asks us to live in very different ways.  The 2016 festival features a new ‘Portal to the Future’ area that highlights ways that art\, food\, small-scale farming\, renewable energy\, care for the land\, and hand skills all contribute to community-building and local resilience. You can even experience electric vehicles and test drive one from the festival shuttle lot in collaboration with Plug in America. \nFamily friendly admission: Still only $5.00 per day for adults\, weekend pass $8.00\, kids 12 and under free. On-site parking for accessible tags and carpools of 3 or more; free nearby shuttle lot for all others. No pets allowed. Festival proceeds keep the event sustainable and affordable\, and support the festival’s community grant program for local art\, agriculture\, health and energy projects. \nGet the whole bulb at garlicandarts.org including the complete 2016 schedule of exhibitors\, music and entertainment\, chef demos\, renewable energy\, local living workshops and activities for all ages. Find out why this event was awarded 2nd best festival out of hundreds across the region by the Valley Advocate Reader’s Poll.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/18th-annual-north-quabbin-garlic-and-arts-festival-2/
LOCATION:Forster’s Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160906T192241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T192411Z
UID:20866-1474711200-1474718400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Honey Bee Hive Education Day at the State Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in honey bees\, their health and honey production? Join bee experts from the Department of Agricultural Resources and UMass Amherst at the state’s first working apiary. These events are opened to the public and beekeepers by providing education on the basics of honey bee biology\, hive management and disease/parasite prevention.  This session will be beekeeper focused on deal mostly with fall hive management\, winter hive prep\, and general hive questions. State Apiary Inspectors will be present to give attendees a tour of a live working honey bee hive and answer any questions on topics related to honey bee health and hive husbandry. Participants must bring protective clothing (i.e. bee suit and/or bee veil/long pants) as it will not be provided and is necessary before entering the apiary and are also asked to wear closed toe shoes. Contact Kim Skyrm with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/honey-bee-hive-education-day-at-the-state-apiary/
LOCATION:Food for All Garden\, 911 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160913T172603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T172603Z
UID:20925-1474534800-1474542000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Cheese-Making
DESCRIPTION:There is a 10% discount if you register also for Farmhouse Cider-Making on October 22 from 11am – 2pm. Call 413-298-3926 to register if you are taking both workshops. \nLearn how to make a simple\, delicious cheese in your own kitchen. BBG’s own Chris Wellens will cover equipment\, supplies\, and basic techniques used in making most types of cheese. Each participant will make a batch of fresh mozzarella from start to finish\, as well as take home instructions and a set of ingredients to make a batch or two at home. This workshop is for beginners\, and participants will learn by doing. \n$5 materials cost paid to the instructor
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-cheese-making/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160815T143052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T143052Z
UID:20301-1474308000-1474315200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: The Cooperative Business Model
DESCRIPTION:In this 2-hour introductory class\, the participant will learn the fundamentals of a cooperative business. What is a co-op\, what are the various types of co-ops\, history of co-ops in the U.S.\, the international cooperative principles\, how to use the cooperative model for any business\, and learn why some say that cooperatives are a better way to do business. Come to the class because you are curious\, thinking of starting a cooperative business\, or wondering how you can support economic democracy in our communities. \nThis class is being taught by Dorian Gregory\, CPA and Loan Officer for the Cooperative Fund of New England (CFNE)\, and a member-owner and board president of River Valley Coop. Since 1975\, CFNE has been financing the cooperative economy in New England. \nLocation: Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Cost: $25\nSign up at smithace.org or call 413-587-1414 x3530 for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-the-cooperative-business-model/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160609T142753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160829T145513Z
UID:19617-1474203600-1474214400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pasture Management and Rotational Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Rotational grazing is a system that mimics the ecology of natural grasslands. By rotating large herds through fenced-off portions of your pastures\, your cattle will eat more tender grass\, gain more weight faster\, AND sequester considerable amounts of carbon in the soil. But to accomplish these goals requires a well-designed plan. In this workshop\, organic grass-based cattle farmer Matt Koziol will teach us how he manages his pastures through rotational grazing. This workshop will also include a tour of Matt’s certified-organic grass-fed beef farm and livestock facilities. \nFor more info or to register click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pasture-management-and-rotational-grazing/
LOCATION:Clover Springs Farm\, 234 Ragged Hill Road\, West Brookfield\, MA\, 01585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160810T182523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T182523Z
UID:20273-1474196400-1474218000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:13th Annual Bread Fest
DESCRIPTION:After a bumper-crop harvest of local wheat\, let us taste the “Lammas”! (English “loaf-mass” celebration) \nLucky thirteenth annual Bread Festival \nSunday September 18 \nAt Hungry Ghost Bread\, 11am-5pm \nPlease join us: be a vendor\, performer\, puppeteer\, marching band blower\, seed planter\, loaf slicer… \nRSVP\, enquiries\, etc: somehungryghost@yahoo.com \nWe will also unveil our new Persephone mural by Emma Kholmann
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/13th-annual-bread-fest/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160609T145943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T150417Z
UID:19640-1474196400-1474218000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Boston Local Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Registration Open Through April 30th!\nAccess Vendor Application Here \nFor one spectacular day each year\, SBN transforms the Rose Kennedy Greenway and the City of Boston into the nation’s largest local & sustainable food hub! Boston Local Food Festival is a free outdoor festival that showcases farmers\, local restaurants\, food trucks\, specialty food producers\, fisher folks\, and organizations focusing on healthy food and fitness from New England. The festival also features lively chef & DIY demos\, a seafood throwdown competition\, diverse music and performances\, family fun zone and more. \nFestival goers learn about the benefits of sustainably grown and produced food\, shop the market\, eat delicious local food\, participate in fun\, educational activities and exhibits\, engage with top local chefs and enjoy local music. Themed “Healthy Local Food for All”\, the festival connects Massachusetts and New England eaters of all backgrounds with the abundance of fresh\, nutritious local food choices available close to home. \nThe festival is a zero-waste event\, meaning we divert over 91% of our waste each year and we offset 100% of our energy use! All perishable items sold are made from locally sourced products. Best of all\, we bring this annual event to the community free of charge. So grab your reusable water bottles and bags and enjoy New England’s largest one day farmers market\, while celebrating “Healthy Local Food for All”.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/boston-local-food-festival-3/
LOCATION:The Greenway\, Atlantic Avenue and Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160810T190303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T190303Z
UID:20281-1474117200-1474124400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Giant Pumpkins
DESCRIPTION:A fun and informative look into the world of competitive pumpkin growing.  Learn how to grow plants in the Cucurbita family to bear the biggest and best fruits possible.  The class  will also inform gardeners about improving growing conditions for pumpkin relatives including melons\, squash and cucumbers.  Members $15; Nonmembers $20 \nFor more information visit our website \nOr Phone: \n413-298-3926 \nOr Email: \ninfo@berkshirebotanical.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-giant-pumpkins/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160518T153934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T153934Z
UID:19364-1474110000-1474113600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beekeeping with Daniel Berry
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what the course of a season looks like inside a beehive? Every third Saturday of the month starting May 14th\, beekeeper Daniel Berry of Invisible Cities Apiary will open up his hives housed here at the farm for exploration. Come once for a single 30-minute session\, or make it a summer hobby and check in with the bees each month this 2016 season! Bee suits provided. \nCommunity Workshops are pay-what-you-can; no one turned away. They are sustainable if participants chip in an average of $10 at the event. Register online or call 413-325-8969. To run a workshop\, a minimum number of registrations is required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beekeeping-with-daniel-berry-5/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160912T131327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160912T131327Z
UID:20906-1474106400-1474128000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Warm Colors Apiary Honey Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bonita & Dan Conlon invite you to the annual Warm Colors Apiary Honey Festival. This year it will be held on Saturday\, September 17th\, from 10AM – 4PM. This is a free event\, open to anyone with an interest in bees and beekeeping. Our 2016 presentations are scheduled throughout the day including a variety of bee related topics. Local beekeepers will be on hand to answer questions. Walk our newly improved access road to the queen rearing & mating yard. \nWe have invited our friends from Greenfield’s Artisan Beverage Cooperative to offer samples of mead. Our favorite pastry Chef\, Pam Adams\, will be on hand to make treats\, and talk about cooking with honey. Marian and Ed Szymanski will talk about plants for pollinators. This seasons honey will be on sale and available for sampling\, and Flayvors of Cooks Farm has made up our honey ice cream – only available at the festival. \nWarm Colors Apiary is an eighty-acre bee farm. It supports a variety of habitats for western Massachusetts wildlife and native plants. The woodlands\, fields\, stream\, and wetland is home to a dozen rare species of insects\, woodland turtles\, fresh water mussels\, and several endangered plants. We are a favorite site for bird enthusiasts\, and photographers\, as the diverse habitats attract many bird species. Bonita and Dan maintain the land to sustain native species\, and reduce invasive plants as a part of their long range stewardship plan. Preservation of habitat is the most important activity a land owner can pursue to protect native pollinators and wildlife. \nOur apiaries support hundreds of honeybee colonies across western Massachusetts for the production of honey\, crop pollination\, and most importantly the selection of mite tolerant and disease resistant honeybees. Dan is a “Certified” member (2016 Vice President) of the Russian Honeybee Breeders Association. RHBA works with the USDA’s Baton Rouge Bee Lab to preserve genetics in selected breeding lines. Our mission continues to strengthen heritable behaviors that increase colony survival\, while reducing the need for chemical treatments. This is in response to the genetic bottleneck (loss of genetics in our bees) created these past 35 years\, by parasitic mites\, CCD and a shrinking population of beekeepers capable of breeding bees. The Russian honeybee has the greatest genetic diversity of any honeybee being raised in the U.S. Currently the RHBA maintains 17 breeding lines in ten states. \n2016 Schedule of Presentations:\n10 AM – 11 AM Welcome to the Apiary \n11 AM – 12 Noon “Beneficial Plants for Pollinators” Marian & Ed Szymanski –  are homesteaders and beekeepers. They live on just over one acre of land in Franklin\, Mass. The homestead includes bees and chickens\, and a wide variety of fruits\, berries\, vegetables and pollinator-friendly gardens. They will talk about nectar & pollen plants important to bees and pollinators. Gardeners\, beekeepers and land owners will find this informative and useful in selecting plants that benefit pollinators. \n12 – 1 PM “Baking with Honey” Pamela Adams – Pastry Chef / This year the University of Massachusetts has been recognized as #1 for having the best food by the Princeton Review. Pamela’s desserts & baked goods are healthy\, creative and responsive to dietary restrictions. She has won national contests for her recipes. She combines good taste with healthy eating. It is possible to eat well\, and maintain food quality on a large scale. Treats will be made and handed out. \n1PM – 2PM “Annual Update on Honeybee Health” – Dan Conlon / Warm Colors Apiary. Dan will review the impact of weather\, new research\, and how the beekeeping community is responding to threats to honeybees and pollinators. This year the focus is on “nutrition” and how food quality impacts bee health. \n2PM – 3PM “The Art of Mead Making” Will Savitri – Artisan Beverage Cooperative / Green River Ambrosia. Garth Shaneyfelt and Will Savitri have been producing meads\, ginger beer\, and Kombucha teas for more than fifteen years in Greenfield\, MA. They use only the highest quality ingredients and continue to improve their products\, one batch at a time. \n3PM – 4PM “Beekeeping in the Pioneer Valley” – Dan will describe a typical season in the valley for bees & beekeepers. Question & Answer session to follow. \nEnjoy your visit to Warm Colors. We have always welcomed visitors and hope you will appreciate the land as we do. LOOK but do not DISTURB any plants or animals you encounter. They are here as residents\, you are visiting\, so please respect nature. \n\nPlease help us keep the apiary clean – trash containers are near the honey tent.\nRespect the bees – they will sting if disturbed\, give them room to fly.\nListen to our volunteers – they are here to answer questions and keep you safe.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/warm-colors-apiary-honey-festival-2/
LOCATION:Warm Colors Apiary\, 2 South Mill River Road\, South Deerfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160203T183324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T183324Z
UID:18073-1474102800-1474117200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fermenting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On this day\, we will demonstrate fermenting techniques\, utilizing fruits available from the farm\, including apples\, peaches\, and berries. Participants will measure specific gravity and calculate potential alcohol level of juice\, taste test fermented products\, and take home a half gallon of fermenting juice. \nCost includes a farmstead continental lunch. Workshops are capped at 12 participants; to sign up go to and buy a ticket online here. Contact us if you have any questions\, hope to see you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fermenting-workshop/
LOCATION:Bear Swamp Orchards\, Ashfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160919
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160913T174431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T175707Z
UID:20927-1474070400-1474243199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Apex Orchards Farm Store Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join Apex Orchards for the grand opening of their new farm store! The celebration will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony\, hot air balloon rides\, recipe demonstrations\, and more. The new store boasts spectacular views of the Pioneer Valley\, diverse fruit offerings\, and a greatly expanded selection of locally crafted products. \nSaturday\n\n7am – Hot air balloon launch (tethered rides throughout the day\, weather permitting)\n10am – Ribbon cutting ceremony\n11am to 3pm – Bart’s Ice Cream\n12pm – Mom’s apple pie recipe demonstration with Sarah Frye\n2pm to 4pm – True North Granola Sampling\n5pm – Hot air balloon launch\nAll Day – Bounce house (weather permitting) and Pierce Brothers Coffee sampling\n\nSunday\n\n11am to 3pm – Bart’s Ice Cream\n12pm to 2pm – “The Pudding Hollow Cookbook” author\, Tinky Weisblat’s apple fritter recipe demonstration\nAll day – Bounce house (weather permitting)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/apex-orchards-farm-store-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Apex Orchards Farm Store\, 225 Peckville Road\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160919
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160304T160618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160304T160618Z
UID:18453-1474070400-1474243199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Chilifest!
DESCRIPTION:The Kitchen Garden’s annual Chilifest is a weekend-long celebration of all things spicy on Saturday and Sunday\, Sept. 17 & 18 at Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main St.\, Sunderland. Sample dozens of exotic hot peppers grown on the farm in Sunderland and join thousands of spicy food lovers for a great lineup of bands\, fabulous food\, and local-ingredient beers. Chili cook-off on Saturday and hot sauce competition on Sunday\, plus chef demos\, local arts and crafts\, and children’s activities all weekend. Kitchen Garden’s farm-fresh sriracha is back by popular demand! $10 adults\, $5 kids age 5-12\, 4 & under free. For information and event schedule\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/chilifest-3/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160907T164500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T150750Z
UID:20873-1474050600-1474056000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Ashfield Film Festival Screening of 'Forgotten Farms'
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of 10 years of movie-making in our wonderful town\, we are bringing amazing\, award-winning films to our town for a film festival extravaganza. We have talented and seasoned filmmakers in our midst\, along with aspiring film makers\, and this year’s festival will be featuring the work of some of our own. The range of films reveals remarkably diverse topics\, people and places. Check out the films and be prepared to invite friends and family to join in the fun. Following each film\, the audience will be invited to stroll over to Elmer’s Store for a chance to schmooze with the film makers and enjoy all that Elmer’s offers for the crowd. \nAll events will take place at Ashfield Town Hall\, 412 Main Street\, Ashfield. \n6:30 —7:30 PM Forgotten Farms \nDave Simonds (Director) and Sarah Gardner (Producer – Professor at Williams College). Documentary. New England’s dairy farmers remain the backbone of the region’s agriculture but fight for survival in an age of baby greens and artisan cheese. Forgotten Farms examines class divisions and cultural divides in New England’s farm and food communities. Profiles of traditional New England dairy farmers\, including Ashfield farmer\, Ed Carter. Panel discussion and Q&A in town hall and later at Elmer’s with the Director\, Producer\, local farmers and Franklin Land Trust. $6 plus agency fee. Click here for the Trailer.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ashfield-film-festival-screening-of-forgotten-farms/
LOCATION:Ashfield Town Hall\, 412 Main Street\, Ashfield\, MA\, 01330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100908
CREATED:20160803T195322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T162205Z
UID:20213-1474048800-1474059600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:*DATE CHANGED* Chicken and Waffles Dinner at Bread & Butter
DESCRIPTION:Located in the historic North Amherst Mill District\, Bread & Butter embraces quality ingredients prepared with care and integrity. In partnership with CISA\, Bread & Butter will be hosting a chicken and waffles dinner\, serving buttermilk fried chicken paired with their traditional Liege-style waffles\, plus many traditional southern sides. They’ll also be featuring a special selection of beers from Lefty’s Brewing Company! Call Bread & Butter at (413) 230-3123 to make a reservation or for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/chicken-and-waffles-dinner-at-bread-butter/
LOCATION:Bread and Butter\, 68 Cowls Road \, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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