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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! \nScheduled Jams: \nAug. 17: CSA member and fiddler\, Laura Quayle\, & Ted Soulos\, flautist and teacher at Wildwood Elementary\, will lead a Celtic style Jam. \nSept. 21 \nClick here for updates on upcoming jams
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/front-porch-jam-at-simple-gifts-farm/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004804
CREATED:20180703T180534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T180534Z
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SUMMARY:Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices
DESCRIPTION:A workshop series for agricultural service providers and farmers on nutrition and its direct link to the health and well-being of animals \nTopics: Pasture walk that shows pasture rotation to control/reduce parasite activity in sheep and goats\, discussion and demonstration of the fecal methods employed to test animals for parasitic activity\, FAMACHA scoring\, Body Condition Scoring goats
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nutritions-role-in-sustainable-livestock-production-practices/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Hadley Farm\, 11 North Maple STreet\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180816T190000
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UID:28215-1534435200-1534446000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Extension Vegetable Program Research Tour and Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Thursday\, August 16\, 2018 – 4:00pm to 7:00pm\n\n\nEvent location: UMass Crop and Animal Research and Education Farm\n\n\n\n\nThis event was originally scheduled for Tuesday 8/14 but has been postponed to Thursday\, August 16 due to rain. \nFeaturing presentations on the following research topics: \n\nCucurbit downy mildew resistance in cucumbers – Sue Scheufele\nPollinator protection in butternut squash – Sue Scheufele\nMulches for flea beetle control in brassicas – Sue Scheufele\nNatural predators of cabbage aphid – Sue Scheufele\nCorn genetics – Madelaine Bartlett\nOrganic fertilizer effect on yield\, soil nitrate leaching\, and nitrate content in lettuce varieties – Omid Zandvakili\nFusarium wilt of basil – Kelly Allen\nBee size and disease transmission – Lynn Adler\nState incentives for solar photovoltaic arrays on farms – Zara Dowling & River Strong\n\nResearch presentations will be followed by dinner and a roundtable discussion. \n1.5 pesticide credits are available for this event. \nClick here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X3JYR55 (link is external) \nClick here to request special accommodations for this event. \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name:\n\nGenevieve Higgins\n\n\n\nContact’s phone:\n\n413-577-3976\n\n\n\nContact’s email:\n\nghiggins@umass.edu (link sends e-mail)\n\n\n\n       
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-extension-vegetable-program-research-tour-and-round-table/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004804
CREATED:20180709T162751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T174857Z
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SUMMARY:Hampshire-Franklin-Worcester Senate 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. \nHampshire-Franklin-Worcester Senate Candidates Forum \nTuesday\, August 14\, 2018\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\nShea Theater Arts Center\n71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\nThis event is FREE to the public. \nCo-sponsored by The Food Bank of Western MA\, the Franklin County Resource Network Public Policy Task Force\, the League of Women Voters of Franklin County – MAL Unit\, and CISA\nModerated by: State Representative Paul Mark \nCandidates:\nJo Comerford for State Senate\, Northampton\nSteven Connor\, Northampton\nChelsea Sunday Kline candidate for State Senate\, Northampton\nRyan O’Donnell\, Northampton \n3 of 3 events in this series. More info: https://www.foodbankwma.org/candidate-forum-series-food-justice-health-equity/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampshire-franklin-worcester-senate-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:20180811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004804
CREATED:20180405T143910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T143910Z
UID:27016-1533981600-1533996000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Native Botanical Cyanotype Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, participants will explore the history and methodology of botanical cyanotype prints and create our own. Cyanotypes are an early photographic process using light-sensitive materials and sunlight to create unique and striking ‘blue prints’ or ‘sun prints.’ The process lends itself beautifully to the documentation of botanical specimens\, both scientifically and artistically.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/native-botanical-cyanotype-print-workshop/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180813
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CREATED:20180716T125510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T131545Z
UID:28025-1533945600-1534118399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Annual Grow Show - You Grow it and We Show It
DESCRIPTION:Backyard gardeners are the celebrity growers at The Grow Show\, where their summer harvest and floral designs are spotlighted in this upbeat\, judged event featuring nearly 80 horticulture classes in divisions including annuals\, perennials\, biennials\, vegetables\, fruits and berries\, container grown plants and dish gardens\, among others. Interested in entering the Grow Show? Download pdfs and access online pre-registration forms on our web site. Free with Garden admission.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-annual-grow-show-you-grow-it-and-we-show-it/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180809T180000
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CREATED:20180606T212321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T212321Z
UID:27680-1533826800-1533837600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety on Farms Open to Visitors
DESCRIPTION:FSMA…GAPs…CAPS…OMG! Need help navigating the maze of food safety regulations? This workshop is for farms open to visitors that sell or serve food and agricultural service providers who support them. Learn which regulations matter for farms of all types and sizes\, and meet the experts you can call on when you have questions. A tour of Cedar Circle Farm’s food safety systems will demonstrate best practices for produce and prepared foods in the farmstand\, PYO fields\, kitchen\, and cafe. \nThis workshop is hosted by University of Vermont Extension\, the Vermont Farm to Plate Network\, and the Farm-Based Education Network in collaboration with NOFA-VT\, the Vermont Agency of Ag\, and the Vermont Farm Bureau. \nSchedule\n3:00 Food Safety Panel\n4:00 Tour of farm stand\, PYO\, cafe\, and kitchen.\n5:30 Legislative updates\, closing remarks and evaluation\n6:00 Refreshments from Cedar Circle Farm \nRegistration will open June 15 at http://go.uvm.edu/agritourism2017\nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Becky Bartlett at 802-257-7967 or 800-278-5480 by Thursday\, July 19\, 2018 so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-on-farms-open-to-visitors/
LOCATION:Cedar Circle Farm\, 225 Pavillion Rd\, East Thetford\, MA\, 05043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004804
CREATED:20180802T140211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T141043Z
UID:28142-1533661200-1533668400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Habitat Conservation for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Hampden Hampshire Conservation District invites area farmers to a Twilight Tour at Astarte Farm in Hadley as we discuss ‘Pollinator Habitat Conservation for Crop Producers’. Join Emily May\, a Xerces Society biologist\, as she speaks about mitigating pesticide risk to pollinators in crop systems; and certified organic producers Jim\, Dan and Annalise from Astarte as they share their success increasing Pollinator and beneficial insect habitat while we walk and talk while touring the farm. \nMichelle Cozine from NRCS will also be on hand to discuss the conservation practices installed at Astarte and the resource concerns they addressed\, including increasing crop yield and reducing pest management. This workshop is aimed at Western MA crop producers but all are welcome. Hope to see you there! \nRSVP to Hampden Hampshire Conservation District at 413trees@gmail.com or 413-923-3238. This event is sponsored by the Hampden Hampshire Conservation District which provides technical assistance to landowners for conservation planning and financial assistance through the USDA NRCS.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pollinator-habitat-conservation-for-crop-producers/
LOCATION:Astarte Farm\, 123 West Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180807T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004804
CREATED:20180716T134220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T134220Z
UID:28029-1533619800-1533670200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Forgotten Farms
DESCRIPTION:Forgotten Farms screening at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge \nNew England has lost over 10\,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years; fewer than 2\,000 farms remain. Collectively\, they tend 1.2 million acres of farmland and produce almost all of the milk consumed in New England. In our enthusiasm for the new food movement\, we often overlook the farmers at the foundation of the regional agricultural economy. Only 100 years ago\, New England produced most of its own food on 16 million acres of farmland. Climate change will demand that more of our food is grown closer to where we live. As we strive to revive local production\, we have much to learn from dairy farmers who have been managing most of the farmland and sustaining the farm economy all along. Through conversations with farmers and policy experts\, the film reconsiders the role of these vital but forgotten farmers. \nForgotten Farms gives us a glimpse into the past and a vision for a future regional food system. The documentary shows the cultural divide between the new food movement and traditional farming\, highlighting the need to examine differences\, develop mutual understanding\, and find common ground. A truly sustainable local food system that benefits everyone will rely on all of our farmers. \nFind more info about this screening here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-forgotten-farms/
LOCATION:The Brattle Theater\, 40 Brattle Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180726T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004804
CREATED:20171023T161521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T134825Z
UID:25502-1532626200-1532631600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Springfield Food Policy Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dinner will be served and families are welcome! \nLearn about the root causes of food insecurity and hunger and what the Food Policy Council and other community organizations are doing to make healthy\, local food more available\, including their youth nutrition efforts\, ways to increase SNAP benefits through HIP\, and community and school gardens \nPlease RSVP to (413) 244-5859 or email springfieldfoodpolicycouncil@gmail.com to ensure they have enough food.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/national-food-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Brightwood Branch\, 359 Plainfield St.\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004804
CREATED:20180709T160417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T160417Z
UID:27998-1532543400-1532550600@www.buylocalfood.org
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:20260425T004804
CREATED:20180625T194124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194124Z
UID:27934-1532455200-1532458800@www.buylocalfood.org
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
CREATED:20180705T150420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T150420Z
UID:27976-1532167200-1532174400@www.buylocalfood.org
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180715T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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:20260425T004804
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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