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SUMMARY:Workshop: Farm Financials
DESCRIPTION:Most farmers keep some sort of financial records in order to file taxes and/or apply for a loan.  Within the numbers are details about the farm’s operations — its efficiency and profitability. Being able to create financial statements is the first part. Next is learning how to use the statements to garner important information about your business and plan for growth. In this workshop\, we will discuss the basic layout of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.  We will go over each statement to understand how to read them: not just “Is my business profitable?” but more richly\, “What can I do to improve profitability\,” “How can I improve cash flow\,” and “Can I afford to make capital improvements or take out a loan?” With a basic understanding of the financial statements\, we’ll talk about how to use your historical data to create projections for the purposes of business planning and applying for loans. Finally\, we will discuss how the financial projections fit into the bigger picture of business planning. We will review real financial statements and leave plenty of time to address the specific questions and concerns of the attendees. \n\nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nJulia Shanks prepares food businesses and farms for growth through business planning\, cash-flow planning and financial feasibility studies. A frequent lecturer on sustainable food systems and accounting\, she sits on the advisory board of Future Chefs and is the regional leader of Slow Money Boston.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-farm-financials/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160418T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T191229Z
UID:18956-1463040000-1463050800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: EPA Worker Protection Standard
DESCRIPTION:PA Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Courses for Organic and Non-Certified Pesticide Users \nAll farmworkers must be trained under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) if your farm uses any pesticides\, including\nthose approved for organic production and other general use pesticides. The agricultural worker employer is\nresponsible for complying with all components of WPS including the training of farmworkers. This training can only\nbe provided by an individual who has a pesticide certification license or has attended an approved EPA WPS Train-the-Trainer workshop.\n\nThe train-the-trainer workshops are 3 hours long and will be held in Pittsfield\, Hadley\, Marlborough and East Wareham.\nThe registration fee is $28.00 per person. Participants will receive the EPA WPS How to Comply Manual\, WPS\nPesticide Record Keeping book\, EPA WPS Safety Poster\, EPA WPS Trainer’s Manual\, Certificate of Attendance\, and\nthe ability to train farmworkers in WPS.\n\nFor information on registering for these workshops please refer to our website\nPlease contact Natalia Clifton\, UMass Extension \, 413-545-1044 or email \nSponsored in part by the UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Education Program.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-epa-worker-protection-standard-2/
LOCATION:Hadley Farms Meeting House\, 41 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160510T185246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T185246Z
UID:19247-1462906800-1462914000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Designing for Climate Change in your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is already having real impacts for people all over the world. In this talk\, we’ll look at some strategies for using permaculture design to develop more effective and resilient systems that can help us face increasingly extreme effects of climate change. This includes how to take steps towards growing your own food\, managing slope erosion\, reducing your energy usage\, and bolstering ecological health. \nAshley Schenk is a homesteader and landscape designer living and working out of Montague\, Mass. Broadfork Permaculture helps people design and install ecological gardens throughout Franklin and Hampshire counties.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/designing-for-climate-change-in-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Shutesbury Town Hall\, 1 Cooleyville Road\, Shutesbury\, MA\, 01072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160508T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160422T124748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T124748Z
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SUMMARY:Birds and Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts!  Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a beautiful farm breakfast has been prepared by breakfast chefs extraordinaire Sky Loth and Erin Ferrentino.  If you have been to Birds and Breakfast in the past then you know these ladies spare no expense in serving up a proper breakfast.  Last year’s Bird Boasts: Rose Breasted Grosbeak\, Bobolink\, Eastern Meadowlark\, and Blue-Winged Warbler.  Last year’s Breakfast Boasts: Huevos Rancheros\, Bacon-Spinach Frittata\, Raspberry Scones\, Cinnamon Raison French Toast\, and the always popular Eggs/Sausage/Potatoes/Onions in a huge cast iron skillet!  The program begins at 7:00 AM at the Book & Plow Farm greenhouse and breakfast is served from 9:00 AM to whenever you need to get back to your Sunday. \n \nCost: $20 to $30 sliding scale.  Cash.  Day of.  Kids under 8 eat free.\n \nRegistration: The Cooks need to know how much pancake batter to make\, so please register on the Book and Plow website.\n If you can’t make it to the May 8th event Birds and Breakfast will be happening every Sunday in May! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/birds-and-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 S. East Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160503T173149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T173149Z
UID:19090-1462626000-1462633200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pasture Day
DESCRIPTION:Pasture Day will be held at Barstow’s on Saturday\, May 7!  This event is held on the day that the girls come out of the barns from winter into the warm sunshine!  They love it – as you can tell from all of the frolicking going on.  Cows are out at 1pm.  Get here early to grab a seat on the hill and an ice cream cone!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pasture-day/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160428T134815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T134815Z
UID:19057-1462626000-1462633200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbal Approaches to Lyme Disease
DESCRIPTION:Sawmill Herb Farm in Florence and Bonnie Bloom of Blue Crow Botanicals will be giving a talk on Herbal Approaches to Lyme Disease \nTick born illness is complex and difficult. Bonnie will go over options for prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment and recovery so that we can feel safer living in this endemic area. There is a lot people can do to protect and help ourselves. Tick testing\, diagnostic tests\, the famous bullseye\, what to do if you are bitten\, the rise of the co-infections\, length of treatment\, strategies to work with deep healing and with symptoms\, other conditions that impact recovery\, nutrition\, herbs that are useful and how to use them\, and ideas for working with a variety of common symptoms and more. Bonnie will cover as much of this complex topic as she can with a focus on being prepared for the active season. \nThe farm is at 140 Meadow St in Florence next to the Grow Food Northampton Community Gardens. For more information visit us at www.sawmillherbfarm.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbal-approaches-to-lyme-disease/
LOCATION:Sawmill Herb Farm\, 140 Meadow Rd \, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160318T154020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T154020Z
UID:18625-1462618800-1462626000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Backyard Chickens
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to add a backyard flock to your home? Raising chickens is a fun and rewarding pastime\, and it is a wonderful place to start if you’re interested in livestock. Chickens can provide eggs\, meat\, fertilizer and companionship. They are simple to care for\, but the first year is always the most trying. We’re here to make your first year with chickens as smooth as possible!\nWe’ll be discussing: what to expect from day-olds to adulthood\, the basics of care & health\, how to be prepared\, and tips and tricks for things like increasing egg production\, avoiding predators and encouraging good bird behavior. \nAdmission to this workshop is $35. For more information and to register visit The Haberdashery website. \nTaught by Melody Litwin of The Haberdashery
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-backyard-chickens/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160217T201840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T184220Z
UID:18247-1462615200-1462622400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardener's Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Visit gardeningthecommunity.org and springfieldfoodpolicycouncil.org for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardeners-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Hancock St. Garden\, 256 Hancock St\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160406T143654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T143654Z
UID:18824-1462611600-1462626000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale & Gardeners Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gardening the Community and the Springfield Food Policy Council invite you to the  \nANNUAL PLANT SALE & GARDENERS GATHERING \n\nThe plant sale will be from 9-1 and offers beautiful vegetable\, herb and flower plants\, just in time for Mothers Day! You can pre-order plants here. \nFREE Workshops on Gardening\, bike mechanics\, soap making and more will be held throughout the day from 10-1. Click here to see the full list of workshops and to register!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-sale-gardeners-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 256 Hancock St\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160323T130651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T130856Z
UID:18654-1462467600-1462474800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Succession Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business \n\nPresenter Michael Vann\, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans.  One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out of my business”. This overview seminar will cover: The current transition/succession landscape\, Establishing transition expectations and objectives\, Business valuation facts and realities\, Family and partner dynamics\, Exit options and structure considerations\, Preparing the Company for transition\, and Your advisors and the value they create.  A more in-depth multi session seminar will be offered Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. \nThis is a FREE seminar. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-succession-planning-2/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160418T191521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T191521Z
UID:18957-1462438800-1462465800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Conservation Biological Control
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Biological Control Short Course Sponsored by the Xerces Society\, NE-SARE and USDA-NRCS\n\n\nIn response to growing interest in promoting beneficial insects for their pest control services on farms\, the Xerces Society has authored the book Farming With Native Beneficial Insects and developed the Conservation Biological Control Short Course to educate farmers\, agriculture employees\, natural resource specialists\, land managers\, and conservation organization\nstaff. \nSkills and objectives include:\n\nThe importance of beneficial insects – predators and parasitoids that attack insect pests.\nOverview of conservation biological control and integrated pest management (IPM).\nHow to identify beneficial insects and distinguish them from other insects.\nHow to recognize the habitat needs of beneficial insects and identify habitat deficiencies.\nThe design and implementation of habitat improvements\, including site preparation\, insectary strip plantings\, hedgerows\, beetle banks\, and more.\nThe current best management practices that minimize land-use impacts on beneficial insects and mitigate exposure to insecticides.\nHow to access USDA conservation programs for financial and technical support.\n\nParticipants will receive the Xerces Society’s Conservation Biological Control Toolkit which includes habitat installation guidelines and other relevant publications\, and the Xerces’ book\, Farming with Native Beneficial Insects.\n\nCertified Crop Advisor (6 CEUs) and Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education (PACE) (5 CEUs) Available.\n\nContact: Jillian Vento\, The Xerces Society at 503-232-6639 or pollinators@xerces.org\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-conservation-biological-control/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160323T131851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T131851Z
UID:18657-1462384800-1462395600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Business Growth Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Stabilize and Expand your Business \nThis workshop is geared toward established businesses seeking to increase their revenue.  Topics presented by Amy Shapiro\, Director of Business Development\, and a panel of experts will include operational efficiencies\, financial management tools\, employee hiring guidelines and sales and marketing strategies. Course materials will be provided. \nRegistration for this seminar is $175. Click here to register. \nThis is a four class seminar. Held on Wednesdays May 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 from 6 – 9 pm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/business-growth-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Valley Community Development Corporation\, 30 Market St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160408T124958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T125341Z
UID:18855-1462302000-1462302000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: JUST EAT IT: A FOOD WASTE STORY
DESCRIPTION:After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America\, filmmakers Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on discarded food in their film\, JUST EAT IT.\n \nJUST EAT IT brings farmers\, retailers\, organizations\, and consumers to the table to examine why nearly 50% of our food ends up in the trash. Equal parts education and delicious entertainment\, the film looks at our obsession with expiration dates\, perfect produce\, and portion sizes and reveals the global consequences of food waste.\n \nCongressman Jim McGovern\, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Executive Director Andrew Morehouse\, and Gideon Porth of Atlas Farm will discuss food waste and food rescue.\n\n“Food waste has a profound impact on food insecurity and hunger\,” Morehouse said\, “and the film reveals how prevalent food waste is in our country. The Food Bank and its partners are keenly aware of the issue and have several programs to rescue food that would otherwise be lost.” \nJUST EAT IT: A FOOD WASTE STORY screens one time only at Amherst Cinema on Tuesday\, May 3 at 7pm.\n \nTickets at the Amherst Cinema box office and online: www.amherstcinema.org\n \nMore information and trailers: JUST EAT IT\nDirector: Grant Baldwin. 75 minutes. Not Rated. English.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-eat-it-a-food-waste-story-film-screening/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160501T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160501T100000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160422T124630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T124630Z
UID:18979-1462086000-1462096800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Birds and Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts!  Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where a beautiful farm breakfast has been prepared by breakfast chefs extraordinaire Sky Loth and Erin Ferrentino.  If you have been to Birds and Breakfast in the past then you know these ladies spare no expense in serving up a proper breakfast.  Last year’s Bird Boasts: Rose Breasted Grosbeak\, Bobolink\, Eastern Meadowlark\, and Blue-Winged Warbler.  Last year’s Breakfast Boasts: Huevos Rancheros\, Bacon-Spinach Frittata\, Raspberry Scones\, Cinnamon Raison French Toast\, and the always popular Eggs/Sausage/Potatoes/Onions in a huge cast iron skillet!  The program begins at 7:00 AM at the Book & Plow Farm greenhouse and breakfast is served from 9:00 AM to whenever you need to get back to your Sunday. \n \nCost: $20 to $30 sliding scale.  Cash.  Day of.  Kids under 8 eat free.\n \nRegistration: The Cooks need to know how much pancake batter to make\, so please register on the Book and Plow website.\n If you can’t make it to the May 1st event Birds and Breakfast will be happening every Sunday in May! \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/birds-and-breakfast/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 S. East Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160413T125929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T125929Z
UID:18895-1462024800-1462035600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Supporting Pollinator Habitats on the Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Want to take direct action to positively impact pollinator health and reverse the steep decline in honeybee and native pollinator populations? Join instructor Tom Sullivan to learn strategies for planning and planting successful pollinator habitats on your homestead or in your backyard.\nPollinator plantings support seed and fruit set for your crops while also attracting beneficial insects and beautifying your land. We will spend time in the classroom\, learning the hows and whys of properly planning a pollinator habitat\, native pollinator habitat creation\, and functional and aesthetic values.  Participants will also make their own wildflower meadow seed balls and wood-nesting bee houses to take home with them. In addition\, participants will have some hands-on time on the host homestead in Greenfield\, interacting with the in-progress pollinator habitat that Tom installed in 2015. \nFor more information and to register click here. \nScholarships are available for new farmers (those growing 10 or less years) who are active NOFA/Mass members. To apply please click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-supporting-pollinator-habitats-on-the-homestead/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160307T213117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T213117Z
UID:18467-1462021200-1462032000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: No-Till Gardening for Life
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Seeds of Solidarity founder and 3-decade farmer Ricky Baruc teaches several ways of building soil and nourishing soil life for low maintenance\, highly productive  gardens. Treating the soil as sacred results in the most nourishing food\, ways of growing that mitigate  the impacts of climate  change\, and promotes a deeper relationship with that which sustains us. Baruc is one of eleven farmers across the nation sharing their techniques with Cornell University to advance research and practice in sustainable no-till farming methods. Sliding scale of $35-$50. Pre-registration requested.  Contact solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-no-till-gardening-for-life/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160302T150718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160302T154731Z
UID:18397-1462021200-1462032000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Low-Maintenance Design with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:The New England Wild Flower Society is offering a workshop on Low-Maintenance Design with Native Plants. Using strategies based on the observation and emulation of naturally existing plant communities\, landscape designer Owen Wormser will share techniques for creating beautiful\, low-maintenance gardens. Learn how to design a unique space and discover the functional and aesthetic qualities of native plants. In this interactive format\, you are encouraged to bring your ideas\, along with photographs\, plans\, or sketches of your own property. \nRegistration is $40 (member) / $48 (nonmember) \nFor more information and to register visit: www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/low-maintenance-design-with-native-plants \nThere is a 16 person limit for this workshop.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-low-maintenance-design-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160321T191555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T191555Z
UID:18641-1462021200-1462028400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Pork Butchery Class
DESCRIPTION:Sutter Meats 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 on FOUR dates: APRIL 16th\, APRIL 30th\, MAY 14th and MAY 21st. Each 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/spring-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:20160430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160302T162703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160302T162703Z
UID:18413-1462003200-1462035600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts' Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to believe but spring planting time is just around the corner! It’s time to order from the Hampden and Hampshire Conservation Districts 2016 Spring Tree\, Shrub\, & Plant Sale! \nThe Districts are accepting orders for their annual plant sale through April 10\, 2016.\n \nChoices include a wide variety of trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and edibles. Compost will also be for sale in 40-pound bags.  Soil testing will be done by members of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners on pick up day\, April 30th\, 2016 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton.\n \nTo use our on line ordering system with color photos and descriptions visit www.pioneervalleyconservation.org\nOr request a brochure by calling #413-585-1000 x118 or email 413treesale@gmail.com. \n \nThe Conservation Districts are state entities designated by the Massachusetts General Laws to address natural resources issues at the local level throughout the Commonwealth. The Districts cooperate with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, a federal agency addressing the conservation and wise management of natural resources (soil\, water\, air\, plants\, animals\, human\, and energy)\, assist agricultural producers and landowners with conservation planning and applying for financial assistance to correct resource concerns. The District programs improve the health and productivity of all landscapes\, urban to rural.\nHHCD also carries out programs and workshops\, and holds conservation tours of local farms. The plant sale is our major fundraising source. Please support local conservation!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampden-and-hampshire-conservation-districts-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Three County Fairgrounds\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160311T144644Z
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UID:18519-1461954600-1461954600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:A Recipe to End Hunger
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend A Recipe To End Hunger\, a fun 1950s themed event to benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.  \nFriday\, April 29\, 2016\, 6:30 p.m.\nAt The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – Free Parking \nReservations can be made online or by calling 413-247-9738 (Mon. – Fri.\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)\nTicket price is $75/person. Please RSVP by April 15. \n\n1950s or cocktail attire recommended! \nIn recognition of Big Y’s commitment to the community and in honor of its 80th Anniversary\, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Donald D’Amour will serve as honorary chairman of the event. There are a lot of ingredients in Big Y’s recipe to end hunger. In addition to the company’s core work of providing a World Class experience to customers while caring for their home food needs\, Big Y is committed to being a good partner in the many communities it serves. At The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts\, we can say that when it comes to feeding hungry people\, this family owned and operated company is the leader in donated food! 635\,353 pounds of food or 52% of all the locally donated food we receive at The Food Bank comes from Big Y. \nThe Event will feature food from some of the area’s best restaurants including: The Alvah Stone\, Blue Heron Restaurant\, Chandler’s Restaurant\, Elegant Affairs\, The Log Cabin / Delaney House\, Luxe Burger\, Pengyew Catering\, Randall’s Farm and Red Lion Inn. As well as drinks from Berkshire Brewing Company who will be on hand to pour samples of their signature local craft beer and local distributor Martignetti Companies will have a selection of wine and spirits for you to try. A full cash bar will also be available. \nEveryone will have the opportunity to bid on amazing gifts and packages throughout the evening such as an overnight stay for two at The Red Lion Inn\, wine tasting for five at Gouveia Vinyards and a pair of passes to tour a Newport Mansion of your choice. All proceeds benefit The Food Bank. Do you or someone you know work at a business that would like to donate an auction item?Contact us to donate today. \nLive Entertainment: Start the night off right as you arrive to the harmonious sounds of the University of Massachusetts’ Doo Wop Shop a capella group. Dance the night away doing the twist and the jitterbug as the Floyd Patterson Band plays all your favorite songs from the 1950’s to today. Capture the evening in our photo booth and hone your hula hooping skills with Hoop Joy.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-recipe-to-end-hunger/
LOCATION:Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Theater\, 1000 West Columbus Ave\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T184500
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160415T154447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160421T153316Z
UID:18949-1461942000-1461955500@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Soil Restoration with Fungi and Plants
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to remediate and rejuvenate soil while helping The Bower Studio grow! For Earth Day\, join Brandon J. Wala of Fungi Ally and Cliff Dornbusch for a hands on workshop in soil remediation with Oyster Mushrooms and Sunflowers. Discover how fungi and plants work together to remediate contaminants in soil to restore fertility and repair the land. This workshop will also help The Bower Studio to create a garden for growing medicinal herbs and other produce to offer in the shop. After the workshop\, starting at 7pm\, all workshop participants are invited to join in a community potluck and seed exchange inside the store. This workshop is offered on a sliding scale of $3 to $15. Register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-soil-restoration-with-fungi-and-plants/
LOCATION:The Bower Studio\, 378 Daniel Shays Highway\, Pelham\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160415T131438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160415T131438Z
UID:18939-1461916800-1461949200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women's Game of Logging
DESCRIPTION:Game of Logging teaches chainsaw skills.  Each level builds upon the one before.  By listening to explanations\, watching demonstrations\, and then practicing techniques\, participants come away with better work habits and greater confidence in their ability to safely fell trees and work in the woods. Level I provides an overview of chain saw safety and covers basic tree felling and you will fell a tree! If you are interested in reading more about the Game of Logging Course\, visit NEWT’s website. To register and for directions to the training site\, contact Lisa Sausville at (802) 877-2777 or by email. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/womens-game-of-logging/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Stamford \, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160422T132947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T132947Z
UID:18991-1461866400-1461873600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:USDA Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to finance your hoop house? Wondering if you should be considering crop insurance? Interested in accepting SNAP benefits for your CSA? \nFarmers are invited to meet representatives from USDA agencies to learn about the opportunities available to them. New Entry will host Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)\, Farm Service Agency (FSA)\, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)\, UMass Extension Risk Management\, and Rural Development for an evening of introductions and information sharing. \nFarmers will learn about becoming eligible for USDA programs\, accessing technical assistance\, applying for low-interest and micro loan programs\, purchasing federal crop insurance\, and more! Representatives will emphasize the importance of record-keeping and highlight best practices for busy farmers. \nTake this opportunity to ask the questions you’ve been wondering about\, and make this your most successful season yet! \nThis event is free and open to the public. Parking is available on street\, as well as in the lot at the corner of Mt. Hope St. & White St. and in the lot at the corner of White St. and Avon St. \nAny questions may be directed to Kristen Whitmore.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/usda-showcase/
LOCATION:Fusion Theater\, 125 Mt. Hope Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160323T130357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T130920Z
UID:18652-1461862800-1461870000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Succession Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business \nPresenter Michael Vann\, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans.  One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out of my business”. ThisSucc overview seminar will cover: The current transition/succession landscape\, Establishing transition expectations and objectives\, Business valuation facts and realities\, Family and partner dynamics\, Exit options and structure considerations\, Preparing the Company for transition\, and Your advisors and the value they create.  A more in-depth multi session seminar will be offered Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. \nThis is a FREE seminar. Click here to Register. \nIf you can’t make it to the seminar on April 28th\, there will be a second session on May 5.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seminar-succession-planning/
LOCATION:Cloud 85\, 85 Main St\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160408T125230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T125230Z
UID:18856-1461844800-1461848400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Farm Financial Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Are you having difficulty finding time for regular financial tasks? Is your farm business running as smoothly as possible?\n\n \n\n\nThis webinar is designed to give you the tools to stay on track during the growing season. Join New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and The Carrot Project for a webinar overview of a new Financial Calendar tool. We’ll dive into how the tool can help you stay organized with daily\, weekly\, monthly\, and annual tasks. A successful beginning farmer will also be on hand to help you adapt the calendar to your farm’s needs and realities and create a personalized financial management calendar for your farm.\n\n \nThis webinar is FREE but pre-registration required: https://nesfp.org/events/farm-financial-calendar
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-farm-financial-calendar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160406T132712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T132712Z
UID:18807-1461803400-1461857400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Land Assessment
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take students into the field (weather permitting) for hands-on land assessment. We will conduct a soil sample\, measure compaction\, assess biological systems\, and discuss methods of improving or degrading the existing system. \nFor more information visit the Stone Barns Center website. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. To register\, contact Laurie at laurief@stonebarnscenter.org. \nCrystal Stewart has long been interested in commercial and consumer horticulture. She completed both her bachelor and master degrees at the University of Wisconsin. During her studies\, she worked in the Department of Horticulture as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and as a Research Associate. After graduating\, Crystal became a Regional Extension Educator with the South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension providing horticulture support. She joined Cornell Cooperative Extension in 2007 as the horticulture and agriculture educator in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Today\, Crystal’s areas of emphasis include organic horticulture\, small and beginning farmers assistance\, and basic farm business management.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-land-assessment/
LOCATION:Stone Barns Center\, Pocantico Hills\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160501
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160212T163155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160217T180826Z
UID:18205-1461801600-1462060799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2016 Slow Living Summit
DESCRIPTION:Food & Ag Entrepreneurship:\nHow to Succeed in Business by Slowing Down\nYes\, you read that correctly\, your eyes are not deceiving you. In the age of “accelerators” and “start ups” we want you to know that doing well and good includes taking a moment to slow down. \nThe 2016 Summit will be focused on explorations of key topics in food and agriculture entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, funding sources\, refining and pitching ideas\, ownership structures\, social impact\, collaboration\, food & ag business case studies. While exploring these and many other related topics\, the Summit is focused on the concept of Slow Business which means: reflecting upon failure for future success\, taking care of yourself as key for business\, and deepening community relationships as a part of good business. \n\n\n\n\nSpecifically\, we invite attendees to: \n\nEmbrace Failure as Your Teacher in Business: In our fast culture\, everyone is competing for the top spot to be seen as the most successful. We invite you to think differently about success and its risks in regards to doing well within your food or ag business. Additionally\, we want to share with you stories of success gained from failure.\nConnect Slowing Living & Being Present with Good Business: It is very common for entrepreneurs to forget about themselves in the middle of their business planning. While thinking about planning a sustainable food or ag business\, we want to help you make the connection between giving back to yourself\, your neighbors and your community as a key part of your business model. If you are not going well\, how can your business do well?\nRe-think Doing Business as Community & Relationship Building: We are not just talking partnership but good business and doing well requires a community. This is the very essence of Slow Living because there is no business without community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs always\, the Summit takes the Slow approach to entrepreneurship. “Slow Living” embodies cooperation\, celebration\, respect\, purpose\, sustainability\, gratitude\, mindfulness\, and resilience. \nWho should come: farmers\, entrepreneurs\, students\, funders\, educators\, consultants\, concerned citizens. \nWhat it’s about: The sixth annual Summit focuses on entrepreneurship. Join us for in-depth explorations of key topics in food and agriculture entrepreneurship: business planning\, funding sources\, refining and pitching ideas\, ownership structures\, social impact\, collaboration\, food & ag business case studies. Speakers and session details will be posted on this site as they become available. \nWhat’s included: \n\nAdmission to plenary and breakout sessions\nConference guidebook\nReceptions on Thursday and Friday evenings\nAdmission to any other special events or after-hours activities\nContinental breakfasts and break refreshments on Thursday and Friday.\n\nFind more information and register here \nUse the offer code ‘SlowlySlowly2016’ for a 20% discount on registration.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2016-slow-living-summit/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160425T191355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T191908Z
UID:19014-1461780000-1461780000@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\n If you can’t make it to the April 27th swap\, a swap will be held on the 4th Wednesday of the month throughout the summer.\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Jessica Gifford. This event is sponsored by Valley Time Trade. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/monthly-plant-swap/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 210 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160422T125822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T125822Z
UID:18985-1461747600-1461776400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Food Product Development
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. This workshop is co-hosted by the CommonWealth Kitchen & UMASS Amherst’s Food Science Department.  \n\nThe full day course will cover:\n•       Principles of Food Safety and Risk Management\n•       Establishing Process Controls & Effective Strategies for Record Keeping\n•       Quality Attributes of Food\n•       Financial/Business Considerations to account for in your product development process\n•       Food Regulation and Product Labeling and Claims\n•       HACCP Plan Requirements and/or Low-Acid and Acidified Certification\n•       Determine Formula\, Process and Packaging for a safe food system\n•       Commercial Canning (Acidified Foods)\n•       Product Development Life Cycle\n \nRegistration for this course is $200. To register and to learn more about the course click here.\nIf you’re interested in learning about the scholarship program\, contact Roz Freeman.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-food-product-development/
LOCATION:CommonWealth Kitchen\, 196 Quincy St\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072939
CREATED:20160418T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T191115Z
UID:18954-1461744000-1461754800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: EPA Worker Protection Standard
DESCRIPTION:PA Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Courses for Organic and Non-Certified Pesticide Users\n\n\nAll farmworkers must be trained under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) if your farm uses any pesticides\, including\nthose approved for organic production and other general use pesticides. The agricultural worker employer is\nresponsible for complying with all components of WPS including the training of farmworkers. This training can only\nbe provided by an individual who has a pesticide certification license or has attended an approved EPA WPS Train-the-Trainer workshop.\n\nThe train-the-trainer workshops are 3 hours long and will be held in Pittsfield\, Hadley\, Marlborough and East Wareham.\nThe registration fee is $28.00 per person. Participants will receive the EPA WPS How to Comply Manual\, WPS\nPesticide Record Keeping book\, EPA WPS Safety Poster\, EPA WPS Trainer’s Manual\, Certificate of Attendance\, and\nthe ability to train farmworkers in WPS.\n\nFor information on registering for these workshops please refer to our website\nPlease contact Natalia Clifton\, UMass Extension \, 413-545-1044 or email \nSponsored in part by the UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Education Program.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-epa-worker-protection-standard/
LOCATION:Country Club of Pittsfield\, 639 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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