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SUMMARY:1st Hampshire Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to join the candidates for a series of open discussion focusing on our region’s food insecurity and its underlying causes. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the candidates and learn how they intend to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. \n1st Hampshire Candidates Forum \nWednesday\, July 25\, 2018\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\nThe Deuce (World War II Club)\n50 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\nThis event is FREE to the public. \nSponsored by The Food Bank of Western MA and CISA\nModerated by: Christina Maxwell\, Director of Programs at The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts \nCandidates:\nLindsay Sabadosa for State Representative\, 1st Hampshire\nDiana Szynal for State Representative\, 1st Hampshire District \n2 of 3 in this series. More info: https://www.foodbankwma.org/candidate-forum-series-food-justice-health-equity/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/1st-hampshire-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:World War II Club\, 50 Conz Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180625T194124Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Quickbooks for Farmers (Session 3)
DESCRIPTION:The Farmer’s Office is offering a 3-part webinar series of Quickbooks for Farmers.  \nQuickBooks is a powerful tool that goes way beyond just tracking income and expenses for taxes; it can help you manage cash\, understand how to increase profits\, and plan for growth. In this series of live webinars\, we will cover: \nSession 3\, Tuesday\, July 24: \n\nRunning reports that help you understand your profitability and manage cash flow\n\nFind more info here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-quickbooks-for-farmers-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180717T155222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T155836Z
UID:28042-1532170800-1532199600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barstow's Burger Fest
DESCRIPTION:Burger Fest is the biggest event on the farm! 2018 marks the 10 Year Anniversary of Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery so you can count on a big celebration this July! Burger Fest is one of the few days that they sell their Barstow’s Farm Raised Beef burgers made to order. They will be grilling up burgers served with local cut potato french fries.  See Burger Fest Menu here. \nBurgers are served 11am-7pm with fun activities between noon and 3pm. \nJoin for live music\, scenic views\, and local flavor on the porch. Free wagon ride farm tours run noon-3pm.  Your opportunity to see a working\, innovative dairy farm: their anaerobic digester\, robotic milkers\, and their happy herd! \nThere will be activities for kids\, games for adults\, door prizes\, and a great lunch on your local dairy farm! Please feel welcome to bring your own adult beverages and consume responsibly. Also\, (safe) lawn games are welcome! This event is kid friendly\, family friendly\, and downright friendly! Tell everyone! Rain or shine! \nDon’t forget to tell them you’re coming on Facebook! \nEvent Schedule:\n11am-7pm | Burgers served\n11am-7pm | Door prizes\n12pm-2pm | The Cat’s Other Pajamas Band on the porch\n12pm-3pm| Free Farm Tours\n12pm-3pm | Activities for kids\n2:30-4:30 | Jazz music by Kevin Jones on the porch\n5pm-7pm | The Mark Snow Band on the porch\nAll day | BYOB
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barstows-burger-fest/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180705T150420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T150420Z
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SUMMARY:Horse-Powered Farming in the Hilltowns at Sawyer Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Hilltown Land Trust at Sawyer Farm in Worthington to learn how and why this family farm uses horses instead of tractors to plow and work their fields\, and how they came to choose sustainable\, organic farming practices to produce vegetables and meat for the local community. The event will include a talk by the farmers with a Q&A\, a visit to the farmstand\, and a demonstration of the horses in action! This event is suitable for adults and children ages 5 and older. \nSawyer Farm is an organic\, horse-powered\, family farm in Worthington. Established in 2010 by Lincoln Fishman and Hilary Costa\, Sawyer Farm grows produce and raises animals in a sustainable\, eco-friendly manner. Their farm store is open daily\, all year long\, selling produce\, meat\, cheese\, honey\, art\, and other products from their farm and other local farms. \nSliding-scale suggested donation: $5-20 (proceeds from this event will be split between Hilltown Land Trust and Sawyer Farm). \nRSVPs appreciated: email Katie or call (413) 628-4485 ext 4.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/horse-powered-farming-in-the-hilltowns-at-sawyer-farm/
LOCATION:Sawyer Farm\, 19 Sawyer Road\, Worthington\, MA\, 01098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180405T143702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T143702Z
UID:27014-1532167200-1532174400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Creating and Implementing a Comprehensive IPM Plan
DESCRIPTION:An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is a tool for growers to control pests in a timely\, safe\, and efficient manner and a key to producing and maintaining healthy plants. An IPM plan includes sanitation and prevention\, conservation\, and augmentation methods using beneficial organisms. Participants will explore\, discuss\, and begin work on individual IPM plans.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creating-and-implementing-a-comprehensive-ipm-plan/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180612T160436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T201857Z
UID:27722-1532106000-1532113200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop for Farmers: Red Apple Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join owner Al Rose and the Red Apple Farm crew to talk about how they have evolved from a wholesale apple orchard four generations ago to a retail location that draws thousands of visitors each year for apples and an all-around agriculture experience. Their wide ranging selection of tours\, PYO\, live music\, hay rides and many more activities requires a lot of staff\, planning\, and logistics as well as a far reaching reputation. We encourage farmers to learn from Red Apple’s successes\, challenges\, and history and walk away with useful information to bring to ones own operations. \nThis event is free. The farm will be serving BBQ and hosting live music at the same time\, so come early to enjoy some food and entertainment beforehand or catch the tail end after the talk. Kids are welcome! \nThis workshop is in collaboration with buy local partner Central MA Grown. \nPlease RSVP below or contact Stevie Schafenacker\nstevie@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-for-farmers-red-apple-farm/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180625T193835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T193835Z
UID:27932-1531850400-1531854000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Quickbooks for Farmers (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:The Farmer’s Office is offering a 3-part webinar series of Quickbooks for Farmers.  \nQuickBooks is a powerful tool that goes way beyond just tracking income and expenses for taxes; it can help you manage cash\, understand how to increase profits\, and plan for growth. In this series of live webinars\, we will cover: \nSession 2\, Tuesday\, July 17: \n\nHow to use classes\, customers and items to better understand your different enterprises and customers\nGeneral journal entries – what they are and how they can help you understand greater details of your revenue and profitability\n\nFind more info here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-quickbooks-for-farmers-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180715T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180416T160645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T160645Z
UID:27137-1531656000-1531675800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Crush Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:The best local wine tasting experience in New England! \nSample over 75 award-winning Massachusetts wines\, hard ciders\, and meads from over 20 wineries across the state\, along with local handcrafted cheeses\, chocolates\, and delicious small bites. Meet the winemakers\, enjoy The Gardens at Elm Bank\, and take home bottles of your new favorite wines! \nTICKETS: $35 \n$25 PRESALE TICKETS \nON SALE NOW THROUGH MOTHER’S DAY! \n(but only while they last…plan ahead & save!) \nLocated just 30 minutes outside of Boston\, The Gardens at Elm Bank feature over 30 acres of fields\, forests\, and formal gardens. When you’re done sipping and shopping\, you are welcome to wander the unique gardens on the property. This is a rain or shine event\, our wine tasting festival is indoors! \nCHOOSE YOUR SESSION: \nSession One: 12:00PM-2:00PM\n(Last Call at 2:00pm; Shop & Mingle until 2:30pm) \nSession Two: 3:00PM-5:00PM\n(Last Call at 5:00pm; Shop & Mingle until 5:30pm)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crush-wine-festival-2/
LOCATION:The Gardens at Elm Bank Horticulture Center\, 900 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180709T160045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T160045Z
UID:27996-1531420200-1531427400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:1st Franklin Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to join the candidates for a series of open discussion focusing on our region’s food insecurity and its underlying causes. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the candidates and learn how they intend to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. \n1st Franklin Candidates Forum \nThursday\, July 12\, 2018\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\nShea Theater Arts Center\n71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\nThis event is FREE to the public. \nModerated by: Monte Belmonte\nSpecial Guest: State Representative Paul Mark \nCo-sponsored by The Food Bank of Western MA\, the Franklin County Resource Network Public Policy Task Force\, and CISA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/1st-franklin-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:Shea Theater\, 71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180625T193604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T193604Z
UID:27930-1531159200-1531162800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Quickbooks for Farmers (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:The Farmer’s Office is offering a 3-part webinar series of Quickbooks for Farmers.  \nQuickBooks is a powerful tool that goes way beyond just tracking income and expenses for taxes; it can help you manage cash\, understand how to increase profits\, and plan for growth. In this series of live webinars\, we will cover: \nSession 1\, Monday July 9th: \n\nAn overview of QuickBooks\, and how to decide between online and desktop\nBasic accounting concepts that underlie QuickBooks\nSet-up including creating a customized chart of accounts\nBasic transactions such entering expenses\, creating wholesale customer invoices and recording bank deposits\n\nFind more info here. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-quickbooks-for-farmers-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180515T161302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T155229Z
UID:27507-1530208800-1530216000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop for Farmers: Park Hill Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening farm tour and round table with our hosts\, Russell Braen and Alane Hartley at Park Hill Orchard who practice the “Three T’s” of agritourism – Tours\, Talks and Tastings – in order to create meaningful participatory experiences for visitors. \n” There are several areas of tension in every agritourism operation. Parts of the business that are always at issue and never will be perfect. Things like PYO pricing and management\, food and visitor safety\, parking issues\, children and parenting\, arrangements for older and disabled people – not to mention dialing in the profit centers\, branding and publicity\, sponsorship and product placement\, labor practices\, regulation. \nWe propose to sit down\, round table style\, and share the bit we know about the devils in the details and we would really like to hear the experiences and insights gleaned from other operations like yours. So if you’re interested in what it’s like to have thirty thousand folks visit your farm during the three month season then make it a point to attend!” \n~ Owners/Managers Russell Braen and Alane Hartley \nLocation: Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\nPresenter: Russell Braen and Alane Hartley\, owners and operators of Park Hill Orchard \nRSVP below OR to Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 \n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-for-farmers-park-hill-orchard/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180614T184452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T184452Z
UID:27767-1529924400-1529942400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Increase Profitability At Your Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:A Boot Camp for Established Food & Beverage Businesses \nWould you like to increase your margins and maximize the profitability of your restaurant? Are you seeing increasing food and labor costs cutting into your bottom line? Then do not miss this half-day boot camp targeted towards owners\, executive chefs & high-level managers in the restaurant industry. Other food and beverage businesses are also welcome to attend. \nThis boot camp will focus on often overlooked tools and industry best practices that will provide immediate opportunities for attendees to increase profits. Do not miss this opportunity to get insider information from industry experts\, RealFood. This workshop is brought to you by MassDevelopment  as part of their Transformative Development Initiative [TDI]. \n$15 per person with lunch included. Space is limited. Purchase a ticket via eventbrite ASAP to reserve your spot. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Profit & Loss statement from a recent month. \nCo-sponsors for the workshop include: CISA\, Common Capital\, The Association of Black Businesses & Professionals\, The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Western Office\, Springfield Regional Chamber & Western Mass SCORE. \n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nChris Tocchio: Boston-native Chris is a 26 year foodservice veteran with extensive operational experience in the hospitality industry at legendary establishments such as Legal Seafood and Rustic Kitchen. In addition\, Chris also worked with Todd English as General Manager and Director of Operations of The Olive Group\, overseeing thirteen restaurants in six states\, joined Mario Batali to open the 45\,000 square foot Italian food emporium Eataly as the opening General Manager of Restaurants and Beverage Director in downtown Boston. \nChris owned and operated 4 successful restaurants in the New England area over the course of 10 years. His awards have included Restaurant Bricco receiving “Best New Restaurant in Boston” by Bon Appetit Magazine and The Regal Beagle in Brookline\, Massachusetts receiving several “Best Restaurant” awards\, with two of its chefs appearing on the Food Network’s Chopped and Bravo’s Top Chef. \nAnthony Ferrari: Tony has been working in kitchens from the age of 12 and eventually graduated from New York Institute of Technology\, School of Culinary Arts and Hotel/Restaurant Management. Since 1998\, Tony has worked alongside Chefs Sam Hazen (Tao\, Tao Las Vegas\, Rue 57)\, Daniel Orr (Guastavinos)\, Todd English (English is Italian\, Olives\, Figs)\,Wylie Dufresne (WD50\, Alder)\, Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone (Torrisi\, Parm\, Carbone). He even spent 3 years at the illustrious Tavern on the Green as a restaurant manager with Tavern president\, Michael Desiderio. \nHe has been involved in anticipated openings such as English is Italian and Ian Schraeger’s Gramercy Park Hotel. He has held the positions of General Manager at China Grill NY and Director of Food & Beverage for Ono at the Hotel Gansevoort. He was consulting Chief Operations Officer for The Taco Truck and Senior Project Manager/Kitchen Designer for The Sam Tell Companies in their Design\, Build and Supply division.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/increase-profitability-at-your-restaurant/
LOCATION:Smith’s Billiards\, 207 Worthington Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180517T133359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180521T203657Z
UID:27536-1529834400-1529859600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Just Roots Spring Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Just Roots Spring Farm Fest is a celebration of the start of the 2018 Season! \nThe festival will have vendors and informational booths filled with wonderful local businesses and organizations who support sustainability\, local agriculture\, buying local and building community. There will be farm tours\, free workshops\, food and live music! Just Roots will be selling seedlings and hosting activities for kids! Come explore the farm for a walk and visit\, or spend the day dancing\, learning and getting inspired! \nFind more info here: justroots.org/events/spring-fest/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-spring-fest/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180614T184131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T184638Z
UID:27765-1529413200-1529425800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Dollars and Sense: Finding Resources for Conservation Improvements on Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District is hosting a free workshop on finding resources for conservation improvements on your farm. Learn how to identify conservation projects and where resources are available to implement them. Presentations from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, United States Department of Agriculture\, UMass Extension\, Land for Good\, Northeast SARE and more. \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, June 19\, 2018 at the Jones Library Woodbury Room (43 Amity Street\, Amherst\, MA) from 1-4:30 PM for this free workshop. \nSpace is limited. To register\, contact: Sarah Rippere\, Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District: 413-932-3235 or Sarah.Rippere@ma.usda.gov \nMore info on Facebook
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dollars-and-sense-finding-resources-for-conservation-improvements-on-your-farm/
LOCATION:Jones Library\, 43 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180606T195545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T195619Z
UID:27674-1529344800-1529353800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching: Holyoke
DESCRIPTION:Are you a food\, beverage or craft brewing small business owner? Are you looking for business advice? We can help! \nSamuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Common Capital are excited to bring a Speed Coaching event to Holyoke! \nThe event will kick off with a networking reception at 6:00. During the reception you will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and sign up for the consulting stations that are most relevant to your business such as: \n\nMarketing and E-Commerce\nPackaging\nSales and Distribution\nBusiness Financing\nLegal Advice for Your Business\n\n…and more! \nWe will give brief welcome remarks\, and after that you will have the chance to meet for multiple 20 minute sessions with Samuel Adams employees and local business experts to receive personalized coaching and network with other small business owners. Make sure to bring your questions and anything you want feedback on\, such as packaging\, materials\, and ideas. Please note that the sessions are at first come\, first serve basis. \nThis event is free with light fare and beverages to be served. Must be 21 and over to attend!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/samuel-adams-brewing-the-american-dream-speed-coaching-holyoke/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Avenue\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180530T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T182117Z
UID:27618-1529150400-1529161200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:River Valley Coop Local Hero Day
DESCRIPTION:This year\, CISA celebrates 25 years of supporting Pioneer Valley farms and farmers\, working to build a resilient\, fair\, and delicious local food system. \nThere are over 200 Local Hero farms helping to feed our Valley – come by River Valley Coop on June 16th to meet some of them and taste their delicious products during their first Local Hero Day! \nStoneman Brewery will be debuting their new beer\, Tractor Ryed IPA\, brewed specifically to honor CISA’s 25th anniversary! \nVendors \n\nStoneman Brewery\nFull Moon Ghee\nAstarte Farm\nWinter Moon Roots\nAtlas Farm\nPioneer Valley Popcorn\nWheelview Farm\nQueens Greens
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/river-valley-coop-local-hero-day/
LOCATION:River Valley Coop\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180518T181955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T182056Z
UID:27563-1528916400-1528920000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Webinar Series: Creating a Strong Brand for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce\, choose where and how you want to sell it\, differentiate yourself from other farmers\, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 webinars is designed as a complete marketing class\, but you can register for 1 or all 4. \nFind more info and register here \nWebinar 3: Creating a Strong Brand for Your Farm \nYour farm brand consists of everything that you offer\, say\, or do\, from the quality of your produce or meat to the color of your logo to the way you greet your customers. This session will explain how to creating a clear\, consistent\, and compelling brand that can help people remember your farm\, build customer loyalty\, and increase sales. \nAbout the Instructor: \nMyrna Greenfield\, founder and “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing\, provides expert marketing for good food and good causes. Good Egg helps businesses increase sales and build customer loyalty through brand development\, sales and marketing strategies\, websites\, and social media. Greenfield is a frequent speaker\, trainer and workshop presenter. She holds an MBA from the Simmons School of Management and lives in Boston\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/marketing-webinar-series-creating-a-strong-brand-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180518T180951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T180951Z
UID:27561-1528736400-1528743600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Explore Farming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This free two-hour workshop and discussion is designed to help you start thinking about farming and how you can get involved in the local food system. We will discuss the basics of starting a farm business – and whether or not it is right for you. We will also talk about alternative roles that people can play within our local food system that go beyond farming. \nThis class is a prerequisite for New Entry’s classroom-based Farm Business Planning Course. \nIn this informal workshop\, we will explore: \n\nagriculture in Massachusetts and New England\nthe variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get involved\nthe challenges and rewards of starting a farm business\nwhat resources and knowledge you will need in order to start farming\n\nYou’ll hear about the experiences of other beginning farmers and begin a self-assessment of how farming would fit into your life. Whether you decide to pursue starting your own farm business or not\, we have lots of resources to share that can help you move forward in your agricultural endeavors. \nTo register\, fill out the General Registration Form by clicking here. For questions about this event\, please contact Juliette Enfield at juliette.enfield@tufts.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-explore-farming-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180616
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180416T155806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T155806Z
UID:27133-1528675200-1529107199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Armed to Farm 2018
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is bringing its nationally recognized Armed to Farm training to Troy\, New Hampshire. The Armed to Farm Program provides military veterans the skills they would need to transition from a military life to a farming life and is offered free-of-charge thanks to a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. \nArmed to Farm is scheduled for June 11 – June 15\, 2018 at The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy\, NH. The event is free for those chosen to attend; lodging\, transportation to local farms\, and most meals will be provided. Participants must pay their own travel costs to and from the event. \nVeterans can visit ncat.org/armedtofarm to complete an application by April 27\, 2018. The program is available to military veterans in the Northeast who are interested in starting a farm or who have recently begun farming (less than 10 years). Spouses and farming partners are also invited to apply. NCAT will notify selected participants by May 4. \nArmed to Farm combines engaging classroom sessions with farm tours and hands-on activities. Participants learn about business planning\, budgeting\, recordkeeping\, marketing\, livestock production\, vegetable production\, and more. Participants gain a strong foundation in the basic principles of operating a sustainable and regenerative farming enterprise. In addition\, Armed to Farm attendees join a nationwide network of supportive farmer-veterans and agricultural advisors.\nInstructors for this New Hampshire Armed to Farm will include NCAT sustainable agriculture specialists\, UNH Cooperative Extension agents\, representatives from USDA agencies\, and experienced crop and livestock producers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/armed-to-farm-2018/
LOCATION:The Inn at East Hill Farm\, 46 Monadnock Street\, Troy\, NH\, 03465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180405T155655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T155655Z
UID:27035-1528624800-1528639200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Poultry Processing and Butchering 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Stillman’s Quality Meats at the farm for a hands-on day of poultry processing and butcher education. In this workshop participants will be guided through a safe and humane demonstration on poultry slaughter. Participants will then learn about poultry anatomy followed by a hands-on butcher demo\, in which participants will get to cut up and take home their own chicken. There will be a discussion about the best way to cut up a chicken\, different cuts and cooking methods. You will be a “spatch-cocking master”! \nThis is a hands-on workshop in a farm/processing environment. Participants should plan to bring suitable clothing (you will be getting dirty)\, an apron\, a sharp kitchen knife\, cutting board and willingness to learn! Participants will take home a freshly butchered chicken\, including an SQM goodie bag. Additionally all participants will receive 10% off purchases made at the farm that day. \nThe class will be followed by a 100% LOCAL farm lunch with bounty from the farm and surrounding farm community. \nFind more information and register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/poultry-processing-and-butchering-101/
LOCATION:Stillman Quality Meats\, 3674 Greenwich Road\, Hardwick\, MA\, 01031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180405T143553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T143553Z
UID:27012-1528624800-1528632000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beneficial Bug Tour of Nasami Farm
DESCRIPTION:Tour the greenhouses at Nasami Farm; see how common pests are successfully managed with biological controls in lieu of pesticides. Biocontrols are intentionally released insects\, mites\, nematodes\, and microorganisms. Scout for some of these beneficial bugs and their prey. Learn about the grisly end of an aphid that encounters a predatory wasp. Bring a hand lens and sun protection.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beneficial-bug-tour-of-nasami-farm/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180609T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180517T154309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T154309Z
UID:27542-1528549200-1528585200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Barnfest 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join Fabric of Life at our 2018 celebration of traditional handcrafts\, agriculture\, music and dance! Enjoy an afternoon of live folk music\, local foods\, and family-friendly hands-on crafts\, and stay for a community potluck dinner\, dancing and music into the wee hours. \nBARNFEST is Fabric of Life’s annual benefit event — participation is free\, but voluntary donations and a percentage of vendor sales will support Fabric of Life’s mission. \nSchedule:\n1 – 3pm: Sample (and bring home) local fare\, including home-grown bread\, pickles\, beer and wood-fired pizza. Admire and purchase beautiful handcrafted items for your home \n2pm: Scandinavian folk music jam AND Kids folk dance workshop AND Ukulele workshop for all \n2 – 5pm: Watch demonstrations and participate in traditional handcrafts\, such as weaving\, spinning\, timber framing\, blacksmithing and natural dyeing \n3:30pm: Balkan Folk Music Jam with the Harris Brothers \n5pm: Potluck Supper — bring a main dish side dish\, salad or dessert \n6pm: Balkan Sing-a-long \n7pm: Concert \n8pm: Dance party and socializing with live music\, with a performance by youth folk dance troupe Mladost at 8:30
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/barnfest-2018/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180309T163519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T163519Z
UID:26830-1528444800-1528462800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Greater Quabbin Food Alliance Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nemail: kowalski@mountgrace.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greater-quabbin-food-alliance-spring-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180611
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180228T195120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T195914Z
UID:26715-1528416000-1528675199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Undoing Racism/Community Organizing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A WORKSHOP BY THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE FOR SURVIVAL AND BEYOND \nParticipants will explore what racism is\, where it comes from\, how it functions\, why it persists and how it can be undone. The workshop emphasizes learning from history\, developing leadership\, maintaining accountability to communities\, creating networks\, undoing internalized racial oppression and understanding the role of organizational gatekeeping as a mechanism for perpetuating racism. \nWHAT IS THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE?\nA national and international collective of anti-racist\, multicultural community organizers and educators dedicated to building an effective movement for social transformation.  Today\, The People’s Institute is recognized as one of the foremost anti-racism training and organizing institutions in the nation. They have provided training\, consultation\, and leadership development to more than 200\,000 people nationally and internationally. www.pisab.org \nTuition:  (includes Breakfast\, Lunch and Snacks) \n$300/person for Individuals and Small Organizations  \n$500/person Higher Education/Large Institutions \nWHEN \nFriday\, June 8th\, 5:00 – 8:00 PM \nSaturday\, June 9th\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM \nSunday\, June 10th\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nWHERE \nThe Collaborative for Educational Services \n97 Hawley St. \nNorthampton\, Ma 01060 \nTo Register Click Here  \nA VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE \nTHE WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 40 PARTICIPANTS \nOnce you have been confirmed as a participant and/or whether you will be receiving a scholarship\, \nyou will receive notification and a payment link will be emailed to you. \nYour payment must be received by May 25th\, 2018 \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:\nSherri Smith – beebesmith7@gmail.com   413-588-1464 \nRosa Matta – urocofspringfield@gmail.com   413-222-8793
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/undoing-racismcommunity-organizing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Collaborative for Educational Services\, 97 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180607T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180523T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T143214Z
UID:27591-1528392600-1528407000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Beast Turns One: Belly of the Beast One Year Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join Belly of the Beast in celebrating their one year anniversary on Thursday\, June 7th\, 2018\, with a special pop-up dinner featuring guest chef William McKerchie! They will be booking two seatings for this five-course meal: 5:30pm & 7:30pm. $54/person \nGuest Chef William McKerchie (Sow Loud kitchen) presents a (mostly) vegetarian celebration of the season\, Belly of the Beast-style: locally sourced & from scratch. Seats are limited! Request an RSVP soon by replying to this email or going through our website link. \nMore information\, including a menu can be found here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-beast-turns-one-belly-of-the-beast-one-year-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Belly of the Beast\, 159 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:michael@treefroglandscapes.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180518T180633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T180633Z
UID:27559-1528311600-1528315200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Webinar Series: Create a Farm Marketing Plan to Achieve Your Sales Goals
DESCRIPTION:Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce\, choose where and how you want to sell it\, differentiate yourself from other farmers\, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 webinars is designed as a complete marketing class\, but you can register for 1 or all 4. \nFind more info and register here \nWebinar 2: Create a Farm Marketing Plan to Achieve Your Sales Goals \nLearn how to create a simple marketing plan that will help you reach your sales goals. We’ll review product\, pricing\, and distribution options and discuss the design\, promotion\, and people you’ll need to implement your plan. \nAbout the Instructor: \nMyrna Greenfield\, founder and “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing\, provides expert marketing for good food and good causes. Good Egg helps businesses increase sales and build customer loyalty through brand development\, sales and marketing strategies\, websites\, and social media. Greenfield is a frequent speaker\, trainer and workshop presenter. She holds an MBA from the Simmons School of Management and lives in Boston\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/marketing-webinar-series-create-a-farm-marketing-plan-to-achieve-your-sales-goals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180523T133033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T133033Z
UID:27588-1527841800-1527854400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Administration Rural Small Business Lending Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about assistance and loans offered by the SBA\, USDA\, FSA and other support organizations that can help you start or grow your business or farm! \nSpecial Guests Congressman McGovern and SBA Region 1 Administrator Wendell Davis \n\n8:30 – 9:00 Registration/Networking/Refreshments\n9:00 – 9:15 Welcoming Remarks\, SBA New England Regional Administrator\n9:15 – 9:30 Congressman McGovern\n9:30- 9:45 Speaker: Caroline Pam – Kitchen Garden Farm\n9:45 – 9:55 Break\n9:55 – 11:00 Rural Lending Roundtable Discussions\n\n(SBA\, USDA-RD\, USDA-FSA\, Mass Growth Capital\, Franklin County CDC\, Berkshire Bank\, Greenfield Co-op Bank\, Greenfield Savings)\n\n\n11:00 – 11:05 Break\n11:05-11:25 SBDC: Social Media Marketing Workshop\n11:30-11:50 SCORE: Business Plan Basics Workshop\n\nFAQs \nWhat are parking options? \nParking is FREE in any LOT (Do Not park in Lot A) \nWho should attend:\nEntrepreneurs\, Agricultural-based businesses\, Businesses in rural areas\, Lenders
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/small-business-administration-rural-small-business-lending-roundtable/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180130T211301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T211301Z
UID:26506-1527811200-1528070399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Strolling of the Heifers
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of fun and education for the whole family\, built around the world-famous\, agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade. Come down to Brattleboro’s historic Main Street on Saturday\, June 2! \n2018 Parade theme: MAY THE FARMS BE WITH YOU \nThe parade kicks off at 10 am sharp with scores of lovable heifer calves\, groomed\, decorated and led by future farmers. The heifers are followed by farm animals\, bands\, tractors\, floats\, clowns and surprises. \nFollow the  parade crowd to the 11-acre Slow Living Expo for food\, entertainment\, animals\, tractors\, music and family fun\, plus demonstrations\, craft show and exhibits related to our mission of farm and food innovation. \nAnd that’s not all: Stroll Weekend starts Friday night\, June 1 with our Street Festival featuring a culinary competition\, Gallery Walk\, music\, food\, fun and dancing.  On Sunday\, June 3\, enjoy our Famous Farmers Breakfast\, the cycling Tour de Heifer and the Farm Tour. \nAlways rated one of Vermont’s Top 10 Summer Events! Visit our website for the full weekend schedule! \nEmail: info@strollingoftheheifers.com\nWebsite: www.strollingoftheheifers.com\nPhone for info: 802-246-0982
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strolling-of-the-heifers/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180518T180302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T180302Z
UID:27556-1527768000-1527771600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Employment Law for the Farm: Q & A Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join New Entry Sustainable Food Project and the Legal Food Hub for Employment Law for the Farm: Q & A Webinar. \nAs the farming season begins\, do you have last minute questions about the legal implications of your farm apprentice program? Do you have questions about the agricultural exemption from minimum wage? Wondering whether you need to worry about overtime or what records you need to keep about your farm employees this summer? \nJoin this webinar to ask your employment law questions to a leading expert in Massachusetts. Beth O’Neal\, an employment law attorney and partner at Conn Kavanaugh in Boston\, will answer your questions. \nPlease contact legalfoodhub@clf.org with any questions. \nMore info and register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/employment-law-for-the-farm-q-a-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180602
DTSTAMP:20260426T153943
CREATED:20180307T170412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T170412Z
UID:26798-1527724800-1527897599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Slow Living Conference 2018
DESCRIPTION:On May 31st and June 1st\, 2018 The Strolling of the Heifers and Windham Grows will be sponsoring the Slow Living Summit in Brattleboro\, VT. This year’s topic is The Future of Food Entrepreneurship. \nSee the Summit website for details: www.slowlivingsummit.org \nPhone for info: 617-669-2125
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/slow-living-conference-2018/
LOCATION:Downtown Brattleboro\, Brattleboro\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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