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SUMMARY:Food Safety Certifications: ServeSafe\, Choke Saver\, Allergen
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to support from the federal Food and Drug Administration\, FRCOG is able to offer this low-cost certification for people working in food establishments in the member towns of the FRCOG’s Cooperative Public Health Service health district. Member towns are Buckland\, Charlemont\, Conway\, Deerfield\, Gill\, Hawley\, Heath\, Leyden\, Monroe\, Rowe & Shelburne. Others may register as of 9/21. NOTE: Workshop is held at Red Gate Farm in Buckland. \nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-certifications-servesafe-choke-saver-allergen/
LOCATION:John W. Olver Transit Center\, Allen Meeting Room\, 12 Olive St\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20181001T200215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T200215Z
UID:28643-1539597600-1539615600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Speed Trading for Local Food Producers and Buyers & Marketing Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Speed Marketing Plan Workshop & Speed Trading!\n \nSpeed Marketing Plan Workshop: 10:00am-12:00pm \nA Speed Marketing Plan is the Fastest Way to Increase Sales \nWant to increase sales for your farm or food business? Get more accounts? Attract more CSA subscribers? Do you have a plan for how to achieve your goals? A marketing plan works like a GPS to keep you headed in the right direction. Learn the four steps for creating a speed marketing plan. This interactive workshop led by Myrna Greefield\, founder of Good Egg Marketing\, will help you outline your plan and get feedback from other farmers and food entrepreneurs. \nThis will be followed by an informal networking lunch to keep the conversation going. Lunch is included in admission for people attending both the Marketing Workshop and Speed Trading Event. Food buyers and people attending only the marketing workshop can purchase lunch for $10 during registration. After lunch we will transition into the speed trading event for local food producers and buyers. \nSpeed Trading: 1:00-3:00pm \nThis event will encourage buyers and producers of local food to connect and form new relationships on a one on one level. Producers will set up tables showcasing their products and will have approximately 5 minutes to meet with each buyer. Buyers will be encouraged to share the types products that they are looking for as well as feedback on what they like about your product and what they think could be improved. If after talking the producer and buyer feel that they can create a trade relationship\, a match has been made! \nFood businesses can register for both the speed trading event and the workshop\, or only the workshop. The workshop is free for members of SBN and Central Mass Grown. \nEvent Agenda \n\nRegistration- 9:30am\nWorkshop- 10:00am – 12:00pm\nNetworking Lunch- 12:00pm -1:00pm\nSpeed Trading- 1:00pm -3:00pm\n\nFind more info and register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/speed-trading-for-local-food-producers-and-buyers-marketing-plan-workshop/
LOCATION:9 Tech Circle\, 9 Tech Circle\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180904T191210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191210Z
UID:28397-1539511200-1539522000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Pollinator-Friendly Plants from Seed
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow the top New England plants for pollinators from seed. The fates of native plants and pollinators are intricately interwoven; both are essential to the environment. Growing from seed is an affordable solution for creating pollinator habitat in a home gardener’s yard. This class covers all information needed to raise these pollinator powerhouses.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pollinator-friendly-plants-from-seed/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181015
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20181015T184223Z
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UID:28790-1539388800-1539561599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wheel-View Farm Beef Sale
DESCRIPTION:FALL SUPER BEEF SALE –OCTOBER 13 & 14  10am-4pm \nDon’t miss out on Wheel-View Farm’s biggest sale of the year!! \n10% off ALL cuts of BEEF. Ground Beef SALE $6.00/lb. \nStock up now for the fall and winter. \nHard Cider Sale continues $30/case  2 cases or more $25/case \nFresh\, raw\, sweet cider $6.00/ gallon \nHONEY CRISP\, CORTLAND\, GALA\, & McCOUN APPLES—LOW PRICES \nMaple Syrup\, Maple Cream\, Cider Syrups\, Honey\, Pork Sausages. \nWHEEL-VIEW FARM\nCarolyn & John Wheeler\n413-625-2900
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wheel-view-farm-beef-sale/
LOCATION:Wheel-View Farm\, 212 Reynolds Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20181001T195311Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Wild Plants with Ted Watt
DESCRIPTION:Please join Just Roots this Saturday\, Oct 6 from 10am-12pm\, as they walk throughout the farm property with the delightful\, enthusiastic and brilliant Ted Watt\, learning about what plants and trees call this land home. \nThe Workshop: Explore the woods edges and woodlands around the growing fields for wild plants. What are their names and how can you distinguish them?  What habitats do they prefer? What are they doing at this time of the year?  How can we use some of them? Bring your curiosity and wonder at the diversity of wonderful plants that share this little piece of the planet with us! \nOur Fantastic Instructor: Ted Watt is an Environmental Educator who has worked at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment located in Amherst\, MA for over 20 years\, teaching children and adults about the wonders of the world we live in through exploring the outdoors. \nLogistics: Please park in the big field beyond the barn\, and walk downhill to the kiosk in front of the greenhouse.  This is where we will begin the walk!  If you’re having any trouble finding your way\, head up to the front of the big red barn and there will be people there to help you. \nOur workshops are FREE FOR JUST ROOTS CSA MEMBERS\nNon-members: sliding scale fee of $0-$15*\n*A contribution of $10-$15 for the event helps us bring in talented instructors\, get the word out\, cover materials and preparation\, and run our programs at an affordable cost for all! No one will be turned away for lack of funds and we appreciate you contributing what you can. \nFore more info:\nphone: 413.325.8969\nemail: info@justroots.org\nweb: justroots.org/calendar
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/exploring-wild-plants-with-ted-watt-2/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180823T184959Z
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UID:28292-1538784000-1538956799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Harvest Festival has earned a reputation for being a quintessential family event celebrating the autumn harvest\, where the 15-acre Garden is transformed into a vibrant hub featuring continuous entertainment\, children’s games\, more than 100 regional artisan food and craft vendors\, and drop-in workshops on topics relating to gardening\, traditions of the harvest\, and farm to table activities. Tag sales featuring jewelry and accessories\, repurposed\, gently used household items and clothing\, an expanded plant and bulb sale\, hay maze and rides\, pony rides\, and a haunted house are among the annual activities that have become favorites over the years. \nAdmission to Harvest Festival is $7 for adults\, and children under 12 are admitted free. There is no charge for parking in the Garden’s lots.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-botanical-gardens-harvest-festival-2/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180904T163829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T163829Z
UID:28386-1538679600-1538686800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Cuban Food Stories
DESCRIPTION:From the Executive Producers of Jiro Dreams of Sushi comes a unique film about food\, society and culture on the island of Cuba. After a decade living in the United States\, Asori Soto returns to his homeland of Cuba to search for the missing flavors of his childhood – a journey to discover culinary traditions long thought lost due to the hardship that Cuba survived after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Soto embarks on a road-trip adventure all around the island\, visiting regions so remote that you can only arrive by raft\, horseback\, or swimming. His journey will leave your mouth watering as we go from the middle of nowhere to the cities in order to rediscover the culinary roots of an exciting Cuba in a time of change.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-cuban-food-stories/
LOCATION:Academy of Music\, 274 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180830T134352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T134352Z
UID:28355-1538672400-1538679600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:PVGrows Investment Fund 3rd Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating the third anniversary of the Pioneer Valley Grows Investment Fund by bringing together current and future entrepreneurs\, investors\, and potential investors. \nThursday\, October 4th \n5-7 pm  \nRaven Hollow Winery at Kosinski Farms \n436 Russelville Road\, Westfield MA. \nSave the date – more details to follow! \nIn the meantime\, to find out more about flexible financing or technical assistance to farm or food businesses or if you are interested in investing in the PVGrows Investment Fund\, visit PVGrows Investment Fund or contact Rebecca Busansky at rebecca@pvgrows.net. \n\nThe PVGrows Investment Fund is administered by the FCCDC.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pvgrows-investment-fund-3rd-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Raven Hollow Winery\, 436 Russellville Road\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180823T195316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T195316Z
UID:28303-1538305200-1538323200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nuestras Raíces 25th Anniversary Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Free to all!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nuestras-raices-25th-anniversary-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices – La Finca\, 24 Jones Ferry Road\, Holyoke\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180911T134009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T134009Z
UID:28481-1538240400-1538253000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shelburne Grown Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Shelburne Agriculture Committee\, the Shelburne Grown Dinner features a meal with ingredients all grown in Shelburne and a show of farm pictures\, old and new. Two seatings: 5 pm with 4:15 arrival\, and 7pm with 6:15 arrival. Tickets are $20 for adults\, and $10 for children under 12. Tickets are on sale at the Town Clerk’s Office. Contact: Beth Manning at 413-625-9967 or Carolyn Wheeler at 413-625-2900.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shelburne-grown-dinner/
LOCATION:Shelburne-Buckland Community Center\, 53 Main Street\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180823T193018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T193018Z
UID:28298-1538218800-1538244000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Visit Austin Brothers Valley Farm’s Story Book Trail with the kids. \nSaturday’s 11:00 – until dusk ( 6 ish ) last admission and hayride 5:00 \nSundays 11:00-5:00 last admission and hayride at 4:00 \nOpen Columbus Day Weekend\nSaturday  11:00-6:00\nSunday 11:00-6:00\nMonday 11:00-5:00 \nGroup reservations available for Friday nights \nPick Your Own Pumpkins is open weekends only. \nSaturday 11:00-dusk ( 6 ish ) \nSunday 11:00-5:00 \nGrab a wagon and head on out to the field to hunt for your own special pumpkin.\n49 cents per pound \nAdmission for Corn Maze and Hay Ride \nages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in all areas \nUnder 3 free\nAges 3-12…. $8.00\nAges 13 and over…..$12.00
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/corn-maze-and-pumpkin-patch-opening-day/
LOCATION:Austin Brothers Valley Farm\, Across from 348 West Street\, Belchertown
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181001
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180801T155555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T155555Z
UID:28127-1538179200-1538351999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:20th Annual North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Meander among 100 bountiful booths featuring regional artists\, farmers\, community organizations and garlic cuisine; strengthen community and economy by purchasing locally crafted and grown. Celebrate and relax with great bands\, spoken word\, and performance on three stages- including a solar-powered music stage – and throughout the rolling fields and forest. Be inspired by exhibitor demos and ample activities for kids and families. Get silly with garlic games galore including the famous raw garlic-eating contest. Soothe the soul with healing arts exhibitors. Travel the garlic globe with celebrated chef demos\, and fill your belly with farm fresh and savory cuisine as you relax in the food courts. There are over eighty engaging workshops\, activities and performances scheduled throughout the weekend! \nFind more info on the Garlic & Arts Festival website\, and get updates on Facebook!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/20th-annual-north-quabbin-garlic-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Forster’s Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180914T200136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T200136Z
UID:28563-1538067600-1538074800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shared Use and Community Kitchens Training
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from Franklin County and greater Massachusetts to learn the basics about using community and commercial kitchens. Thinking of turning pounds of tomatoes into sauce for donation to a local food pantry? Pickling lots garden veggies? Starting your own food business? Does your town have a school or church kitchen that could be shared with community cooks or food entrepreneurs? This training will introduce you to the resources you need to be safe and successful on your food processing journey! Sample delicious food produced right in the heart of Greenfield. Full dinner will be served. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shared-use-and-community-kitchens-training/
LOCATION:Franklin County CDC Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180912T181912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T181912Z
UID:28493-1537990200-1537997400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Chefs as Catalyst Connectors in our Complicated Food World
DESCRIPTION:Vittorio Ettore (Bistro 5 & A Tavola)\, Frank McClelland (L’Espalier)\, Lori Deliso (Kid’s Cooking Green & Dave’s Fresh Pasta) \nJoin Wright-Locke Farm’s Speaker Series for a panel discussion with local chefs who have been making strides to reconnect people with the food they eat and the landscapes and people that are behind those meals. What is the role of a chef in this complicated time that we live in? How do they inspire and teach? How are chefs working within our local food systems? Where do the see their greatest impact? These are some of the questions that we’ll be asking our Chef Panel. Make sure to bring your own questions to ask\, too! \nThe event is free\, but please rsvp. More details and reservation here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/chefs-as-catalyst-connectors-in-our-complicated-food-world/
LOCATION:Wright-Locke Farm\, 78 Ridge St\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180808T192250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T192250Z
UID:28170-1537977600-1537984800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Visitors to the Farm: Warm Colors Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Warm Colors Apiary is a 2018 Local Hero Awardee in part\, because of their commitment to educating the community about the world of beekeeping through workshops and multi-day classes. From the curious enthusiast to the serious beekeeper\, Dan and Bonita have hosted people on their farm since the turn of the 21st century. Please join them at their farm this September to hear about how they coordinate and manage their educational programming as well as the annual Honey Festival (it’s 16th year will be held on September 15th) \nThis event is free. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Stevie Schafenacker. \nPlease RSVP below. \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bringing-visitors-to-the-farm-warm-colors-apiary/
LOCATION:Warm Colors Apiary\, 2 South Mill River Road\, South Deerfield
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180724T172507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T172507Z
UID:28089-1537549200-1537560000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Front Porch Jam at Simple Gifts Farm
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends\, and your favorite instrument\, and hang with Simple Gifts Farm\, as they jam into the evening\, every third Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.  Local musicians will lead the jam. We’ll be serving up their own meats & seasonal grilled vegetables. BYOB! \n\nClick here for updates on upcoming jams
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/front-porch-jam-at-simple-gifts-farm-2/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180823T194219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T194219Z
UID:28300-1537525800-1537540200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grass Fed Dairy Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Larson Farm to hear about Rich and Cynthia Larsons’ experiences with all grass fed dairy production. Established in 1977\, The Larson Farm dairy herd is 100% grass fed\, all A2A2 genetics\, and is certified organic and also certified 100% grass fed by PCO. They sell grass fed beef\, raw milk and also a line of pasteurized dairy products made on farm at the new creamery.\nDuring this workshop you will learn about grass-fed dairy production\, pasture management\, fertility management and on-farm processing of high quality dairy products. Heather Darby\, UVM Extension and Sarah Flack\, Flack Consulting will join the Larsons in sharing their dairy farming system and experiences with you! \nCost: $20 (includes lunch)\nRegister online at:\nwww.regonline.com/grassfeddairyproduction\nOr call 802-524-6501 ext. 432\nSponsored by:\nWith support from:\nTo request a disability related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Susan Brouil-lette at (802) 524-6501 or 1-800-639-2130 (toll-free in Vt. only) by August 31\, 2018 so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grass-fed-dairy-production/
LOCATION:The Larson Farm\, 69 South Street\, Wells\, VT\, 05774\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180910T135506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T135506Z
UID:28477-1537520400-1537563600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grazing for Change
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife biologist Allan Savory\, originator of Holistic Management and Holistic Planned Grazing (aka Adaptive Multi-paddock Grazing)\, will be in Keene\, New Hampshire on Friday\, September 21st\, to celebrate Stonewall Farm becoming a member of the Savory Institute’s Global Hub Network. \nAs you may know\, Savory’s revolutionary insights enable humanity to swiftly restore ecological health and fertility to degraded pastures and grasslands\, even – for the first time in history – in the driest and least hospitable regions on the planet. Crucially\, healing the Earth in this way offers the potential to capture in soil billions of tons of atmospheric carbon annually. \nSavory will be leading a Pasture Walk at Stonewall Farm in the morning of the 21st\, and giving a keynote address that evening at Keene High School. In the afternoon\, a panel session will feature representatives from Stonyfield Farm\, the yoghurt manufacturer (Stonewall is a supplier to Stonyfield)\, and Badger Organic Skin Care products. My colleague\, Soil4Climate cofounder Seth Itzkan\, and I will also be speaking. \nAdmission is limited to 50 people for the events happening during the day\, so REGISTER NOW to secure a spot. The auditorium at Keene High School can accommodate 800+ people so everyone who wishes to should be able to attend the evening talk by Savory (who turns 83 this month). Details and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grazing-for-change/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180917T150009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T150009Z
UID:28569-1537468200-1537477200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Forgotten Farms: Farm Aid Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Farm-Fresh Refreshments at 6:30pm \nOnly 100 years 
ago\, New England produced most of its own food on 16 million acres of farmland. In the past 50 years\, the region has lost over 10\,000 dairy farms. Today\, fewer than 2\,000 farms remain\, covering 1.2 million acres of farmland and producing almost all of the milk
 consumed regionally. As we strive to revive local and regional food systems\, we have much to learn from dairy farmers who have managed most of the farmland and sustained the region’s farm economy all along. Farm Aid is pleased to host a screening of Forgotten Farms\, followed by a panel discussion on the nature of the dairy crisis rolling out across the country\, what’s at stake in the Northeast as more dairy farmers go out of business\, and how people are rallying for long-term solutions. \nPanelists: \n\nSarah Gardner\, Forgotten Farms producer\nEllen Whitlow\, House of Hayes Farm/Sweet Pea Cheese\nBonnie Burr\, University of Connecticut-Extension\nPatty Edelberg\, National Farmers Union
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/forgotten-farms-farm-aid-film-screening/
LOCATION:The Lyceum\, 227 Lawrence Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180813T185248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T165948Z
UID:28219-1537293600-1537302600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing Hemp in MA: Opportunities for Farmers & Others
DESCRIPTION:*PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. This meeting has been moved to Greenfield Community College’s Stinchfield Lecture Hall due to high interest.* \nThe Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)\, MA Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)\, Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)\, and CISA invite you to this workshop for farmers\, local officials\, and others. \nGrowing and refining hemp (which refers to strains of cannabis plants and products made from it used for industrial purposes\, such as to make textiles\, CBD oils\, or other consumer products) is now legal in Massachusetts\, and following the passage of new state legislation\, there is new information for farmers and others on responsibilities and options. \nSnacks will be provided and registration is required to attend. \nThis workshop will address: \n\nLessons from Vermont and MA on challenges and best practices in hemp production\nA brief overview of the hemp economy\nWhat does MA law allow and require?\nMA regulations that apply to potential hemp farmers and product manufacturers\n\nPresenters:  \nTaryn LaScola\, Director of the Division of Crop and Pest Services at MDAR \nHeather Darby\, Extension Associate Professor at the University of Vermont
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-hemp-in-ma-opportunities-for-farmers-others/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, Stinchfield Lecture Hall\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180823T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T184806Z
UID:28288-1537092000-1537113600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Berkshire Fermentation Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Berkshire Fermentation Festival is day long celebration of the diversity of all things fermented and crafted. Each year there is an array of local cultured food vendors sampling and selling their products along with demos\, lectures\, a culture swap\, science corner\, book signings\, raffle\, live music\, and more. \nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/4th-annual-berkshire-fermentation-festival/
LOCATION:Great Barrington Fairgrounds\, 684 South Main Street\, Great barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180904T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T190036Z
UID:28394-1537012800-1537020000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wetlands of East Leverett Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Following muddy and mossy trails\, this field study explores different wetlands and their plant compositions. Naturalist George LoCascio highlights local plants\, wetlands ecology\, and the importance of conserving the plants. Aquatic invertebrates make a special cameo appearance.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wetlands-of-east-leverett-meadow/
LOCATION:East Leverett Meadow
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180911T142238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T142238Z
UID:28486-1537005600-1537027200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Warm Colors Apiary Honey Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate pollinators and beekeeping. A free family event with treats\, educational programs and the enjoyment of nature on our 80 acre farm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/warm-colors-apiary-honey-festival-3/
LOCATION:Warm Colors Apiary\, 2 South Mill River Road\, South Deerfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180917
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180904T164311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T164311Z
UID:28388-1536969600-1537142399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Kitchen Garden Farm's Chilifest!
DESCRIPTION:The Valley’s hottest farm festival is back! Kitchen Garden Farm’s annual Chilifest is a celebration of hot peppers and all things spicy on Saturday\, Sept. 15 and Sunday\, Sept. 16 from noon-5pm at Mike’s Maze in Sunderland. Weekend passes available so you can enjoy great live music\, local brews and spicy food all weekend long! Sample 100+ varieties of some of the world’s hottest peppers grown right here in Sunderland. Taste and vote in the Chili Cook-Off Saturday and Hot Sauce Competition Sunday. Sample the 2018 vintage of Kitchen Garden’s award-winning sriracha and salsa and a new Hot Sauce Alley featuring local hot sauce makers Levinsky’s Top Shelf\, Poor Devil Pepper Co.\, Craic Sauce\, and Jay’s Wicked. Plus chef demos\, DIY pickles and chili garlands\, pepper popsicles\, and fun for all ages. Tickets and the full schedule of events at kitchengardenfarm.com/chilifest.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/kitchen-garden-farms-chilifest/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180904T185852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T190359Z
UID:28392-1536400800-1536413400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:An Ecological Approach to the Nursery and Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:Nursery and greenhouse plant production can maximize ecological processes and practices. This technical yet informal workshop explores how growers can create a sustainable\, safe\, and successful operation by mimicking and building on natural systems.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/an-ecological-approach-to-the-nursery-and-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180724T165551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T165551Z
UID:28079-1536397200-1536422400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Bashista Orchards Craft & Vendor Fair
DESCRIPTION:Craft & Vendor Fair with over 40 craft/vendors\, plus food. Stop and smell the donuts and try a cider slushy. Stroll through the fruit trees while browsing. Balloon sculptor for the kids 11-1 and live music 1-3 pm. Pick your own apples is in full swing and will be available every day through September. No admission charge. Click here for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/bashista-orchards-craft-vendor-fair/
LOCATION:Bashista Orchards\, 160 East Street\, Southampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180904T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191021Z
UID:28390-1536256800-1536267600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Aquatic Plants of New England
DESCRIPTION:Aquatic habitats of the Northeast support a high diversity of plants. Learn how to identify local native and invasive aquatic plants through hands-on review of vegetative and floral characteristics. Discover the amazing adaptations plants have made to live in water. Two-part class; September 6th and 13th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-aquatic-plants-of-new-england/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180820T151710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T151710Z
UID:28245-1535479200-1535486400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Fermenting\, Pickling and Cheesemaking
DESCRIPTION:Free ~ Suggested Donation $5 \nEnjoy tasty snacks! \nJoin avid permaculture gardener and fanatical food fermenter Danny Botkin (of Laughing Dog Farm in Gill) for a whirlwind primer on harnessing Nature’s own micro-flora to make and preserve raw goat’s cheese\, pickles\, kefir and more. \nQuestions email: nsagcommission@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/intro-to-fermenting-pickling-and-cheesemaking/
LOCATION:New Salem Library\, 23 South Main Street\, New Salem\, MA\, 01355
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180813T181826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T181826Z
UID:28217-1535472000-1535482800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Twilight Meeting: Reduced Tillage and Transplanters for Vegetable Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Tuesday\, August 28\, 2018 – 4:00pm to 7:00pm\n\n\nEvent location: Ward’s Berry Farm\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\nFarmer Jim Ward and his reduced till vegetable cropping systems\, which he has practiced for over 10 years with the help of an Unverferth Deep Zone Tiller\nDavidian Farm’s two-row Monosem vacuum precision planter mounted with Dawn Biologic roller crimpers (first ones in the state!)\nthe UMass Research Farm’s grain drill and roller crimper\nand Brookdale Fruit Farm’s new line of no-till transplanters from Checchi-Magli.\nThere will also be demonstrations on Soil Health with Maggie Payne\, Soil Scientist at NRCS.\n\nClick here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XF8JQYD (link is external) \nClick here to request special accommodations for this event. \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name:\n\nKatie Campbell-Nelson\n\n\n\nContact’s phone:\n\n4135451051\n\n\n\nContact’s email:\n\nkcampbel@umass.edu (link sends e-mail)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/twilight-meeting-reduced-tillage-and-transplanters-for-vegetable-farmers/
LOCATION:Wards Berry Farm\, 614 S. Main Street\, Sharon\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181701
CREATED:20180405T144103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T144103Z
UID:27018-1535277600-1535295600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Seed saving brings tremendous benefits to the willing gardener. Learn how seeds develop\, stay dormant\, and germinate. This hands-on workshop covers harvesting\, cleaning\, and storing a wide spectrum of native seeds. Spend time in the field observing and collecting seeds\, then practice cleaning. Take your work home with you. Bring a lunch and dress appropriately for the field.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-saving/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
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