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SUMMARY:The Western Massachusetts Jobs with Justice Educational\, Organizing\, & Membership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Step It Up. We Won’t Back Down! \n\n\nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/407439826097970/\n \nAfter registering here\, you will be taken to a donations page.  Donations can also be made any time and at the conference.  We suggest a sliding scale donation of $5 to $25 to cover costs.  No one will be turned away for lack of a donation.  \n \nCan you or your organization sponsor the conference at the $100+ level or underwrite the conference at the $1000+ level?\n \nKeynote Speaker:  Sarita Gupta\, Executive Director\, Jobs with Justice.\n\nSarita is a nationally recognized expert on the economic and political issues affecting working people across all industries\, particularly low-wage workers. She is widely recognized as a key leader and strategist in the progressive movement.\n \nTabling Opportunity for Progressive Organizations:  Sliding scale donation requested: $10 to $50.  Set up 8:00-9:00 AM.  Send request to wmjwj@wmjwj.org. \n \nVolunteer Opportunities:  Contact wmjwj@wmjwj.org.\n \nMusic by Ben Grosscup & Roxanne Langevine.\n \nSchedule:\n9:00-10:00 AM  Registration.  Tabling.  Music.  Schmoozing.  Coffee/Tea.\n10:00-11:00 AM  Welcome.  Keynote.  Q&A.\n11:10-12:40 PM  Workshops:\n\nLow Wage Workers Rising: from Food Justice to the Fight for 15\nKeep Public Schools in Public Hands\nFrom the Bottom Up: Designing Housing to Meet Human Needs\nOrganizing for Racial Justice\n\n12:50-1:35 PM  Lunch by Your Fairy Godmother. Membership Meeting.\n1:45-3:15 PM  Workshops:\n\nOURWalmart & the Right to Organize\nResisting the Neo-Liberal University: Organizing Students and Workers\nClimate Justice: This Changes Everything\nOrganizing for Gender Justice\n\n3:25-4:15 PM  Closing Plenary:  Out Now’s Theatre of the Oppressed.  Announcements.  Next Steps.\n \nContact wmjwj@wmjwj.org for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-western-massachusetts-jobs-with-justice-educational-organizing-membership-conference/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 361 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150304T210000
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CREATED:20141119T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T203710Z
UID:12231-1425492000-1425502800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Website Design and Development
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the basics of effective electronic communications\, such as websites\, blogs\, social media\, email newsletters\, SEO\, video\, and mobile\, etc. Carey Baker\, from Midnightson Designs\, will review what information needs to be included in these communication tools and help you understand how the public typically interacts with electronic media. This workshop is designed to help you develop your own websites or enter into an informed conversation with a web designer. We will allow time for small group critiques of participant materials/websites. \nLocal Hero member cost for the workshops is $80 for the complete series or $15 for individual sessions. Non-Local Hero rates are $100 for the complete series or $18 per individual session. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.\n \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/website-design-and-development/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20141216T014908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141216T014908Z
UID:12595-1425549600-1425567600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Labor Management for Farmers\, Session III: Conflict on the Team - Randolph
DESCRIPTION:Conflict on the Team: Effective Leadership & Communication with Farm Employees \nBecome a better manager by learning how to navigate different personalities and developing your leadership style. Through presentation of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI copyright)\, workshop attendees will gain awareness and practical skills in clear communication\, creating a positive work environment and managing a diverse team. These life skills are applicable well beyond the barn or field. Challenge your assumptions about yourself and your employees to increase everyone’s workplace satisfaction. \nHighly-experienced farmers Chris Dutton & Don Zasada will share in-depth lessons learned from hiring\, training & working with hundreds of farm crew members\, including how to adjust farm systems to cope with employee turnover\, dealing with “that one bad apple”\, and developing an engaged\, productive and efficient crew. Practical information will be highlighted. \nPresenters: Daniel Cantor Yalowitz\, Ed.D.\, Graduate School Dean\, School for International Training\, Brattleboro\, VT & Washington\, DC; Chris Dutton\, dairy farmer\, veterinarian & professor\, Vermont Technical College; Don Zasada\, Caretaker Farm\, MA and formerly Director of Agriculture at The Food Project\, MA \nThis workshop will also take place in Williston. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact:\nNOFA Vermont \n\n\n\n\n\nContact Email:\ninfo@nofavt.org\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Phone:\n802-434-4122
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/labor-management-for-farmers-session-iii-conflict-on-the-team-randolph/
LOCATION:Red Schoolhouse\, Vermont Technical College Campus\, 46 So. Randolph Rd\, Randolph\, VT
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150212T222758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T223951Z
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SUMMARY:UMass Community Tree Conference: Preserving Trees and Landscapes in a Changing Environment
DESCRIPTION:36th Annual UMass Community Tree Conference\nPreserving Trees and Landscapes in a Changing Environment\n\nThis one-day conference is designed for tree care professionals\, volunteers\, and enthusiasts including arborists\, tree wardens/municipal tree care professionals\, foresters\, landscape architects and shade tree committee members. The theme of this year’s conference will involve perspectives relating to the care of mature/vintage trees and their affiliated landscapes\, in a time of climatic\, regulatory and environmental change. Topics will include:Appraising and Ascribing a Monetary Value to Historic Trees\, Pruning and Cabling of Historic Trees\, and Updates pertaining to the Latest Landscape Pathogens and Nutrient Management Regulations that may impact those that manage trees and landscapes in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. \n\nOne pesticide contact hour for categories 36\, 40\, and 00 (licensed applicator). 4 ISA\, 5 SAF\, 5.5 CFE\, and 1 MCH credits available. MCA and MCLP credits have been requested.\n\nCost is $65 for first registration\, $40/person for each additional registration from the same company.\nMore information and registration here.\n\nDate: March 10\, 2015\nTime: 9 am – 4 pm\nLocation: Stockbridge Hall\, UMass Amherst
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-community-tree-conference-preserving-trees-and-landscapes-in-a-changing-environment/
LOCATION:Stockbridge Hall\, 80 Campus Center Way \, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150310T143000
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SUMMARY:Farmers needed for focus groups in MA!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on the affects of healthcare and child care on farm businesses. \nResearchers at the University of Vermont are seeking farmers to participate in listening sessions as part of a study on healthcare and child care. This study is looking at the ways healthcare and child care costs impact farm business in the Northeast and is intended to help develop policy that minimizes the challenges and maximizes the opportunities farm families face when making household-level decisions\, such as healthcare and child care. \n11:00am – 12:30pm: Balancing Work and Family\nHow do children impact your farm operation?\nParticipants must be farmers with children but no other knowledge or experience is needed. \n1:00pm – 2:30pm: Farming and Health\nHow does healthcare impact your farm operation?\nParticipants must be farmers but no other knowledge or experience is needed. \nLunch will be provided and thank you gifts will be given to all participants \nRSVP for one or both sessions to Emily Stengel\n717-669-1666 or estengel@uvm.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-needed-for-focus-groups-in-ma/
LOCATION:Farm Bureau Office\, 249 Lakeside Avenue\, Marlborough\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150219T185301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T195407Z
UID:13271-1426089600-1426096800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Justice: past\, present\, and future
DESCRIPTION:Who can buy healthy fresh vegetables in our region and who can’t? Why and why not? How has institutional racism shaped access to healthy food in our region and beyond? What is needed to build a resilient food system that provides for all?\n\nThe PV Grows Racial Equity in the Food System Working Group invites you to a conversation in which we will trace the practices of modern agriculture and food production back to plantation agriculture\, examine some of the policies that have shaped food chain worker conditions\, and together build tools for action in this region and beyond.\n \nThen\, we’ll imagine a Massachusetts where everyone has access to enough healthy\, fresh\, locally produced\, safe\, affordable\, culturally appropriate food and where those that grow\, harvest\, distribute\, and sell food make a living wage in a safe environment.\n \nThe Massachusetts Food Policy Council is leading a process to craft a statewide Food Systems Plan that ties together the many elements of the Massachusetts food system. The ideas generated at this event will inform the creation of an actionable plan to make our food system better serve our needs. \n\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\nVisit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-justice-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Holyoke Senior Center\, 291 Pine Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20141120T234832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T204216Z
UID:12271-1426096800-1426107600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Market Research: Identifying your Customers
DESCRIPTION:This advanced workshop will walk through the process of identifying your business’ target audience and help you develop a clear understanding of your customer’s perception of your brand. Attendees will break into small groups and “workshop” different target audiences. The class will also provide tools to assist business owners in completing their own market research with “core customers” (ideas for identifying top customers\, sample interview questions for top 10 customers\, etc.). Click here to sign up for the class\, or contact Devon Whitney-Deal\, 413-665-7100\, ext. 22 for more information. \nLocal hero members receive a discounted rate of $35 for the three-part series\, or $15 for each individual session. The cost for non-members for all three sessions is $45\, or $18 for individual sessions. Each class includes dinner. For more information contact Devon Whitney-Deal at 413-665-7100\, ext. 22 or sign up below.\nLoading…\n \n\nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/advanced-market-research-identifying-your-customers/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150212T231927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T232635Z
UID:13194-1426154400-1426174200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Kickoff for Landscapers: UMass Extension Landscape Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Spring Kickoff for Landscapers: UMass Extension Landscape Education Day\n\nEvery new year comes with its own challenges for successful maintenance of healthy and attractive landscapes. These challenges include variable and unpredictable weather\, insect pests\, weeds and changing regulations. Join UMass Extension Educators at the UMass Cranberry Research Station in East Wareham for a day of learning about the latest research-based information to help you kick off a successful landscape management season. Topics include early season weed management in the landscape\, 2015 disease and insect pest forecast for woody ornamentals\, troubleshooting problems of annuals and perennials in the landscape\, IPM for landscape and residential turf\, and pruning ornamental trees and shrubs.\n\nCost: $75 includes lunch. \n\nFour pesticide contact hours for categories 29\, 36\, and Applicators License. 1.5 ISA\, 3.5 CFE\, and 1 MCH credits available. MCA\, MCLP and AOLCP credit requested.\n\nTo register or to find more information\, click here.\n\nDate: March 12\, 2015\nTime: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Elks Lodge\, 2855 Cranberry Hwy (Route 6)\, East Wareham\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-kickoff-for-landscapers-umass-extension-landscape-education-day/
LOCATION:Elks Lodge\, 2855 Cranberry Hwy (Route 6)\, East Wareham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20141119T213036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T204405Z
UID:12232-1426181400-1426192200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Place of Sale Design/Merchandising
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce you to techniques that maximize sales once you get someone to your place of sale. Michael McCusker will review effective display options\, store flow\, and other aspects of point of sale design. He will review examples of good and bad designs through a power point presentation with lots of slides of marketing set ups.  This is a great way to evaluate and improve your current market booth space\, store layout\, or farm stand. \nLocal Hero member cost for the workshops is $80 for the complete series or $15 for individual sessions. Non-Local Hero rates are $100 for the complete series or $18 per individual session. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/12232/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150226T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T222505Z
UID:13368-1426327200-1426341600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Blueberries
DESCRIPTION:Blueberries are among the most popular fruits to grow in the home garden.  They are healthful and well suited to grow in our New England conditions  Come learn the basics for growing blueberries in your home landscape or small scale commercial operation.  The workshop will include some hands-on pruning lessons.  Bring your own tools or use ours. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here.  \n workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-blueberries/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150317T175514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T175631Z
UID:13602-1426671000-1426699800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual Vermont Grain Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference will be held on Wednesday\, March 18 in Essex\, Vermont — the theme is Grains in a Diversified Farming System and will feature a keynote address by Paul Muller of Full Belly Farm\, a diversified vegetable and livestock farm in northern California. \nTopics to be addressed include:\nGrowing barley for food\, feed and malt\nGrains in a diversified farming system\nGrowing and processing ancient wheats\nDeveloping a farmer-miller-baker partnership\nGrazing grains for poultry production\nTwo baking sessions\nVendor exhibits and many more sessions! \nTake a look at a short video clip of past conference highlights. \nFor more information or to register\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/11th-annual-vermont-grain-growers-conference/
LOCATION:The Essex Resort\, 70 Essex Way\, Essex\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150212T215233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T215340Z
UID:13183-1426762800-1426777200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Farm Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Thursday\, March 19th 11:00am to 3:00 pm\nThursday\, March 26\, 2015 – 11:00am to 3:00pm\nThursday\, April 2\, 2015 – 11:00am to 3:00pm\nThursday\, April 9\, 2015 – 11:00am to 3:00pm\n\nPlace: Brigham Hill Community Farm\, North Grafton\, MA\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop series is for mid-career producers who are serious about building their financial management and strategic marketing skills. Participants will evaluate their businesses’ overall financial condition and examine the costs and profitability of individual enterprises. With a handle on production costs\, participants will be able to assess their marketing plans and options\, revise their product mix\, and project next year’s profits and cash flow. Each location is limited to 25 participants to facilitate in-depth learning. We encourage multiple people from a farm to attend together. \nThis workshop series is for those serious about acquiring new skills they can apply immediately in their own farm operations. Participants will need to commit to attending the four sessions\, completing homework assignments between sessions\, and applying what they learn to their farm operations. To get the most value from this workshop series\, participants will need to have a Profit and Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet for their farm. \nIn addition to the four classes\, there will be a weekly webinar for people to gain clarity and help with concepts from the previous class. \nTo apply for this program\, please fill out the short questionnaire located at: http://tinyurl.com/nbh6nmk \nPre-registration cost: Application and $25 per farm\nPre-registration Deadline:  Two weeks prior to start of session or until session fills (25 people). \nLevel: Intermediate to advanced \nThis program is funded through a Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Grant funded through USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/advanced-farm-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Brigham Hill Community Farm\, 37 Wheeler Road\, North Grafton\, MA\, 01536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Wilner":MAILTO:Seth.Wilner@unh.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150323
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150311T200441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T200441Z
UID:13552-1426896000-1427068799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Maple Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:March is Maple Month in Massachusetts! Maple syrup is great for cooking and baking\, as restaurants around the state will demonstrate when they highlight menu items featuring maple syrup during maple weekend\, March 21-22. Try some maple ice cream\, a cocktail made with maple syrup\, some roast chicken with a maple glaze\, and lots more! Participating restaurants are all listed at massmaple.org. Many sugarhouses will be offering special events on maple weekend as well\, and you can find CISA’s list of sugarhouses here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/maple-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150114T185109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T185109Z
UID:12983-1426924800-1426953600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Gaining Ground: Conserving Our Common Wealth \nThis annual\, day-long training and networking event provides land trust board members and  staff\, parks administrators and advocates\, colleagues from federal\, state and local government agencies\, students\, and philanthropists an opportunity to participate in a full day of workshops and discussions that focus on fostering healthy communities in MA through land conservation. Join your colleagues in land conservation and acquire the information\, skills\, and connections you need to be most effective. \nIn 2015\, the workshop tracks will be:\n– Conserving Our Common Wealth & Emerging Issues\n– Land Management & Stewardship\n– Land Protection Tools & Techniques\n– Legal\, Tax & Compliance Matters\n– Organizational Management & Fundraising\n– Urban Conservation & Greening \nCLICK for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-land-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester Technical High School\, Worcester
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150311T163946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150311T163946Z
UID:13513-1426928400-1426937400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plot Registration for Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 21\, 2015 \nTime: 9-11:30am (Mandatory All-Gardener Meeting at 12pm) \nLocation: Smith Vocational & Agric. School (80 Locust St\, Northampton) \nCost: $30 for a 10’x20′ or 20’x20′ garden plot ($40 non-resident) Discounts for seniors (20%) and valid SNAP card recipients (80%) Garden plots will be assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis\, with 46 new plots opening in 2015. Also accepting orders for finished compost that gardeners can apply to their garden plots. For more info see http://www.growfoodnorthampton.com/organic-community-garden/registration/.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plot-registration-for-grow-food-northampton-organic-community-gardens/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150226T222812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T222812Z
UID:13371-1426932000-1426946400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Raspberries & other Bramble Fruit
DESCRIPTION:Raspberries are among the favorite fruits grown in home gardens and offer some of the most challenges to gardeners.  There are many types of ‘bramble’ fruit including summer red\, yellow or black raspberries\, blackberries\, and fall bearing types of all colors.  Each has a somewhat unique growth habit and requires specialized pruning to be most successful. This workshop will provide information on all types of raspberries and an opportunity for hands-on pruning for participants to gain confidence in pruning their own plants at home. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-raspberries-other-bramble-fruit/
LOCATION:Wards Berry Farm\, 614 S. Main Street\, Sharon\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150317T185942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T190438Z
UID:13610-1427032800-1427040000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Sunday Workshop Series: Play a Local Board Game with Gabor Lukacs
DESCRIPTION:Play a Local Board Game with Gabor Lukacs: Growing Resilient/Growing Resilience.  Learn about building community and increasing your resilience by playing a board game designed right here in Amherst. During the course of the game we will learn about events triggering changes which may complicate our lives but will simplify the structure of society. We also gain experience on how to create a community which has a better chance helping us deal with those changes.  Registration Required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainability-sunday-workshop-series/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20141119T212445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150316T231545Z
UID:12230-1427306400-1427317200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Branding Communications Curbside 1x1 Final Session
DESCRIPTION:Final session of the winter marketing workshop series. Presenters will be available to meet with attendees through a “sidewalk” café type setting where presenters each have their own table and attendees rotate through presenters to ask specific questions\, follow up or get feedback on aspects of their own marketing plan. For participants who enrolled in the whole series\, this session will allow participants to sign up for additional limited one-on-one support to begin to implement a marketing plan. Dinner will be provided; please RSVP by Monday March 23. \nLocal Hero member cost for the workshops is $80 for the complete series or $15 for individual sessions. Non-Local Hero rates are $100 for the complete series or $18 per individual session. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.\n \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/branding-communications-curbside-1x1-final-session/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20141223T195714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T205429Z
UID:12731-1427306400-1428764400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Four Season Farming
DESCRIPTION:Explores strategies for extending growing seasons into the fall and winter. Includes such topics as: hoophouses\, coldframes\, raised beds\, mulch\, managing seasonal crops\, frost proofing\, cold hardy crops\, early spring greenhouse management\, winter snow removal\, and seed germination under unheated conditions. This is the credit-free offering of AGR 111.\n\n\nMeets Wednesdays 6-8:30p and Saturdays 10-3p from 3/25 – 4/11\n\nClick for more details. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/four-season-farming/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150212T232458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T232649Z
UID:13196-1427359500-1427385600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Health for Agriculture and Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Health for Agriculture and Landscapes \nFull day program for all sectors of the agriculture and landscape communities\, including agricultural producers and grounds management professionals. University and national experts on pollinating insects\, protection of pollinators\, and pesticides will share the latest scientific research on factors affecting the health of honeybees and other pollinators\, best practices for sustaining populations\, and minimizing negative impacts with responsible production and land management strategies. \n\nCost is $65 for first registration\, $40/person for each additional registration from the same company. \n\nFour pesticide contact hours for all categories and Applicators License. 5.5 SAF\, 5.5 CFE\, and 1 MCH credits available. MCA\, MCLP and AOLCP credit requested.\nFor more information or to register for the workshop\, click here.\n\nDate: March 26\, 2015\nTime: 8:45 am – 4:00 pm\n Location: Campus Center Auditorium\, UMass Amherst
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pollinator-health-for-agriculture-and-landscapes/
LOCATION:UMass Campus Center Auditorium\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150317T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T170923Z
UID:13605-1427448600-1427459400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solar Thermal for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program \nCome learn about solar thermal technologies\, applications\, and benefits for your farm\, as well as funding opportunities! \n  \nTwo locations: \nMarch 27th 9:30am – 12:30pm\nMassachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\n101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst \nOr \nApril 2nd 9:30am – 12:30pm\nUMass Cranberry Experiment Station\n1 State Bog Road\, East Wareham \n  \nPresenters: Gerry Palano\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Peter McPhee\, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \nTopics: Solar thermal technologies\, applications for your farm and funding opportunities.  \nTo pre-register or receive further information\, please contact Megan Denardo at 413-727-3090 or megan.denardo@cetonline.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solar-thermal-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150324T191709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T191709Z
UID:13682-1427482800-1427488200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Permaculture Landscape in Your Backyard with Llani Davidson
DESCRIPTION:Heard the word permaculture? Not sure what it is? In this workshop I show photos\, tell stories\, and share my experience of gardening for 10+ years. I share my approach to using permaculture design and integrating permaculture systems such as bed layout\, water systems\, forest gardens and creating multiple uses for everything! \nLlani Davidson has over 10 years of experience in organic CSA farming\, home-scale food production\, and teaching permaculture design. She is a co-founder of Broadfork Permaculture\, a cooperative landscaping business based in the Pioneer Valley\, and grows her own permaculture garden in Turners Falls\, MA. \nNo RSVP necessary\, just come and enjoy learning about permaculture!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-your-own-permaculture-landscape-in-your-backyard-with-llani-davidson/
LOCATION:Wendell Public Library\, 7 Wendell Depot Road\, Wendell\, MA\, 01379
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150212T203919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T204013Z
UID:13171-1427529600-1427563800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:A sample of panels and workshops:\n§  Urban Farming and STEM Education\n§  Soil Nutrition\n§  Urban Food Hubs\n§  Aquaponics\n§  Urban Farming Training Workshop\n§  Biodynamic Growing \n§  Viable and Sustainable Enterprises\n§  Cultural Crop Production\n§  Youth and Urban Agriculture\n§  Farms First: How Urban Ag Can Help Address Food Insecurity\n \nPurchase your tickets today\, this event will sell out!\n$35 Early Bird Registration (until February 23\, 2015)\n$50 Registration (February 24\, 2015 – March 15\, 2015)\n$75 Registration (March 16 – event day)\n  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-ma-urban-farming-conference-tickets-15053067129 \n \nFor more information\, contact Rose Arruda at MDAR; Rose.Arruda@state.ma.us\nFor sponsorship and vendor opportunities\, contact Crystal Johnson Crystal@ISESplanning.com.\n\nPresented by: City Growers and Urban Farming Institute\, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-massachusetts-urban-farming-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150212T220209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T221005Z
UID:13186-1427533200-1427558400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cellars & Cave Tour of Heath with Colrain Extension
DESCRIPTION:The Heath Agricultural Society invites you to the second Cellars & Cave Tour taking place the fourth Saturday in March (3/28/15). If you have an interest in learning more about do-it-yourself skills like making cider\, cheese\, beer or preserving food in a root cellar here is your chance to see it for yourself and learn from your neighbors. New on the tour this year will be the Colrain Extension including the Stoneman Brewery and Katywil Farm Community. Returning this year will be Bourke Shire Farm\, Colonel Maxwell Farm\, and Manse Farm. Also new this year\, “Make your own” workshops will feature the basics of making cheese\, cider\, beer and cured & smoked meats. Lunch is provided for tour participants in the Community Hall. The tour has a suggested donation of $5/person. Workshops are an additional fee of $10. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Meet at the Community Hall at 9:00 am (don’t be late) \nTo RSVP\, please contact the event organizer\, Jessica van Steensburg\, via email or phone (see info. below) \nRSVP by 3/21/2015 \nSchedule: \nSign in at 9:00 – Heath Community Hall (1 East Main St.) \nTours begin promptly at 9:15 \nLunch – 1:00 – 2:00 (**bring your own bowl and utensils) \nDo-it-Yourself Workshops from 2:30 – 4:00 \n  \nTours: \nBeer Brewery – Stoneman Brewery (Colrain) \nCheese Cave – Katywil Farm Community (Colrain) \nRoot Cellar- Col. Maxwell Farm (Heath) \nCider Cellar – The Manse Farm (Heath) \nDo It Yourself Workshops: \nThese will be 60 – 90 minutes in length.  \n  \nCider: \nSpeakers: Bob Bourke of Bourke Shire Farm and Doug Mason of The Manse Farm \nDiscussion on cider making equipment\, materials and techniques from raw juice to finished product. We will briefly cover pressing\, vessels\, hydrometers\, yeasts\, additives\, fermentation\, troubleshooting\, and bottling. Samples and worksheet will be provided. 60 minutes in length \nCheese: \nSpeaker: Sheila Litchfield of Dell Farm \nIntroduction to cheesemaking with mozzarella cheese making demonstration. Recipe provided and we get to enjoy what we made!  60 minutes in length.  \nBeer: \nSpeaker: Justin Korby of Stoneman Brewery\, known for the first beer CSA in MA and also for having the smallest brewery in the state.  \n\nHome brewing workshop where you will learn how to brew your own beer in your kitchen  \nCured and Smoked Meats:  \nSpeaker: Haynes Turkle of Katywil Farm Community \nIntroduction to the ancient and delicious art of charcuterie. We will touch on the curing process\, aging\, curing caves\, and smoking. We will also discuss sausage making and fermented meats. Finally\, you will see a demonstration of how to prepare Bresaola\, a delicious Italian cured and aged meat
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cellars-cave-tour-of-heath-with-colrain-extension/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica van Steensburg":MAILTO:wecanfarminheath@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150310T180637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T170032Z
UID:13508-1427535000-1427542200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual Diemand Farm Easter Egg Hunt: CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:We are very sad to announce that this year’s Easter Egg Hunt and activities are being cancelled. \nThis is due to the fact that there are multiple identifications of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the United States. Wild birds and domestic birds have been found to be susceptible. \nIt has been highly recommended by the Department of Agriculture that we minimize any contact our animals have with the general public. \nWhile our farmstore is far enough away from our animals to allow you to visit us there\, the amount of exposure from the Easter Egg Hunt could be devastating to our farm. \nThe spreading of the AI is believed to be the result of migratory birds and the seasonal movement of these birds. \nThe confirmed cases are in the western and central states\, not in our area. However\, we are concerned with the easy travel that everyone has now and that so many people have wild bird feeders that our farm animals could become unknowingly infected and we need to protect them to the best of our ability. \nThe threat is more intense in the colder seasons and we are looking into having an event during the warmer months after this is over\, so please watch for further information. \nPlease come and see us at the farmstore. We love seeing our customers even if we cannot allow anyone to see our baby chicks at this time. \n– Diemand Farm Facebook Posting
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/10th-annual-diemand-farm-easter-egg-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150226T221731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T222345Z
UID:13364-1427536800-1427547600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pruning Apple Trees\, the Art & Science
DESCRIPTION:The joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance.   One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees.  This can seem daunting and complicated\, but it’s not!  Not once you understand the principles involved.  Come learn how to properly prune your fruit trees.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning apple trees in order to produce a bountiful crop. \nCost: $50 \nTo register or to find more information\, click here. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-apple-trees-the-art-science/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150317T190352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T190352Z
UID:13612-1427637600-1427644800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Sunday Workshop Series: Learn how to make butcher's twine
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make butcher’s twine with Sharon Raymond.  This involves two colors twisted together\, usually white and another color from recycled T-shirts (tentative).  BRING tees hirts (especially white ones).  Registration Required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sustainability-sunday-workshop-series-learn-how-to-make-butchers-twine/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150317T180609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T180609Z
UID:13607-1427828400-1427835600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seed Saving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With the Seed Savers of UMass\nFeaturing guest speaker Oona Coy \n\nIntroduction into seed saving\nBasic seed saving techniques\nInformational booths\nHands-on activities\nSeeds to take home\n\nThis workshop is free and open to the public\nSponsored by Grow Food Amherst and the UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-saving-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150402T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150402T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150317T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T202700Z
UID:13617-1427963400-1427992200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Farm to School Conference
DESCRIPTION:Food Connects presents their 6th Annual Farm to School Conference in Brattleboro Vermont. \nt’s only $40 for the entire day with 12 GREAT workshops to choose from!  \nTopics include: school composting\, community school gardens\, classroom cooking and taste testing\, innovative strategies to feed students over weekends and vacations\, and much more!  \nProfessional Development Certificates will be made available. More info on our website and below to share…please feel free to forward on. Our main target audiences this year are teachers\, educators\, after school coordinators\, school administrators\, interested parents/community members! \nFor more info or to register\, visit our website
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/6th-annual-farm-to-school-conference/
LOCATION:VT Agricultural Business Education Center\, 8 University Way\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150402T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135234
CREATED:20150320T171057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T171057Z
UID:13657-1427967000-1427977800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solar Thermal for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program \nCome learn about solar thermal technologies\, applications\, and benefits for your farm\, as well as funding opportunities! \n  \nTwo locations: \nMarch 27th 9:30am – 12:30pm\nMassachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\n101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst \nOr \nApril 2nd 9:30am – 12:30pm\nUMass Cranberry Experiment Station\n1 State Bog Road\, East Wareham \n  \nPresenters: Gerry Palano\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Peter McPhee\, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \nTopics: Solar thermal technologies\, applications for your farm and funding opportunities.  \nTo pre-register or receive further information\, please contact Megan Denardo at 413-727-3090 or megan.denardo@cetonline.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solar-thermal-for-your-farm-2/
LOCATION:UMass Cranberry Experiment Station\, 1 State Bog Road\, East Wareham\, MA\, 02538
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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