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SUMMARY:Daylight Savings at Gasoline Alley
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Daylight Savings with the Gasoline Alley crew! Featuring: \n\nAmy Bourque Yoga & More Classes\nThe Salon\nUrban Artisan Farm Pizza & Veggies\nAuntie Cathy’s Food Truck\nWine\, Beer\, Cider\nLocal Artisans & Vendors\nTibetan Massage\, Manicures\nChakra & Aura Readings\nMagician and much More!\n\nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/daylight-savings-at-gasoline-alley/
LOCATION:Gasoline Alley Foundation\, 250 Albany Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171023T170402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T170402Z
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SUMMARY:Complete pig butchering workshop and pastured meat share
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to slaughter\, dress\, quarter and further butcher hoofed animals! In this workshop\, we’ll take apart three heritage breed pigs at Doghill farm in Huntington MA. Learn about butchering\, charcuterie and anatomy as we transform these noble cousins of ours into food for us humans. All parts of the animal will be used\, including organ meats\, bones and blood. Lastly\, we will learn to use the sinew for string\, hooves for glue. Folks will be expected to roll their sleeves and participate. All this will be done\, of course\, in the respectful context of interdependence. No experience necessary. \nOne pig will be available for purchase in advance of the workshop\, and buyers can take their packaged share home. Email apeandapemass@gmail.com for more information. \nQuarter share: (~40lbs\, 250$)\nHalf share: (~80lbs\, 425$)\nFull pig: (~160lbs\, 600$) \nWorkshop attendance 35-75$ sliding scale. Please RSVP by email: apeandapemass@gmail.com \nhttp://www.apeandape.com/workshops–blog/complete-pig-butchering-workshop-and-pastured-meat-share
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/complete-pig-butchering-workshop-and-pastured-meat-share/
LOCATION:Doghill Farm\, Huntington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171030T161204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T161204Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash 2017
DESCRIPTION:Hold on to those Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns\, and bring them up to Hager’s. For a donation to Franklin County 4-H\, we’ll take your pumpkins high above Hager’s in an aerial lift (provided by West County Equipment)\, and drop them! The pumpkin that sends a piece of rind the farthest will win a cash prize and the coveted pumpkin smash trophy! \nThere will also be a huge raffle\, with over 50 items to win. And all proceeds benefit 4-H programs. Local 4-H kids will be on hand with demonstrations\, and Hager’s will be  selling their fried dough with maple cream. \nThanks also goes to Hilltown Tents\, Ames Trophy\, The Salvation Army in Greenfield and Graves Concrete.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pumpkin-smash-2017/
LOCATION:Hager’s Farm Market\, 1232 Mohawk Trail\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T120000
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CREATED:20171016T192149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T192346Z
UID:25433-1509789600-1509796800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:7th Annual Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate a fantastic growing season\, GTC’s youth leaders and our accomplishments\n​over the past year. We will be serving up delicious homemade pancakes (including our very own harvest pancake) with amazing homemade toppings and apple compote\, banana milk\, orange juice\, coffee and tea. \nDonations will be gratefully accepted in support of GTC’s food justice work. \nAdvance tickets $5/person\, $3/child (under 13) available until Nov. 2 at the link posted below. \nYou can also mail a check with your ticket information to:\nGTC\, PO Box 90774\, Springfield\, MA 01139 before Nov. 2. \nTickets at the door will cost $8/person and $5/child (under 13) and will be available on a first come basis. Last year we were at capacity\, so we encourage you to get your tickets in advance! \nEmail sashaforgtc@gmail.com or call Sasha Jimenez at 413.693.5340 ext. 105 with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/7th-annual-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Gardening the Community\, 200 Walnut Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171105T150000
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SUMMARY:The Fiber Festival of New England
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eastern States Exposition and New England Sheep & Wool Growers Association \nNov. 4 & 5 • Sat.\, 9am – 5pm; Sun.\, 9am – 3pm\nMallary Complex at Eastern States Exposition \nFiber enthusiasts are coming together for the annual Fiber Festival of New England to promote the use of wool and other natural fibers and related products to the general public! \n-A Fiber Fashion Show\, featuring handmade clothing and items made from natural fiber\, will be held Saturday at 1:45pm. Showcase your fiber-made accessory or garment made out of wool\, mohair\, alpaca or angora at this fun event. No pre-registration is required\, and those interested may contact Kathy Rasys at (413) 245-9463 or via email at kathyrasys@hotmail.com. Participants and anyone wishing to model should arrive no later than 10am on the day of the show.\n-The Make It With Wool Competition is a national competition in which contestants select\, construct and model their own garments. Make It With Wool promotes the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns and encourages creativity in sewing\, knitting and crocheting. The competition is open to entrants of all ages.\n-A Fleece Sale will be ongoing throughout the Festival and is open to all. Be the first in line to purchase a fleece. Those interested in contributing fleeces should send fleeces to arrive on or before Friday\, Nov. 3\, or bring them to the Mallary Complex\, by Nov. 3\, 9am to 8pm. Please include the date shorn\, breed of animal and producer information.\nSheep Shearing demos will also take place throughout the weekend. \nClick here to see the full schedule of events\, workshops and more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-fiber-festival-of-new-england-4/
LOCATION:Eastern States Exposition\, West Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T130000
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CREATED:20171025T161055Z
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SUMMARY:Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Farmers of Color
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 4\, 2017\, Hidden Acres Farm\, Inc. is proud to host Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Farmers of Color at the 224 Ecospace on 224 Farmington Avenue in Hartford\, Connecticut. This half-day conference will begin promptly at 9:00 am and end at 1:00 pm.  Featured speakers include Amani Olugbala (Soul Fire Farm\, Grafton\, NY);  Karen Washington (Rise and Root Farm\, Black Urban Growers\, Brooklyn/Bronx\, NY); Isa Muhajid (CT CORE\, New Haven\, CT) and Hartford’s own Patricia E. Kelly (Ebony Horsewomen\, Inc.\, Hartford\, CT). \n“The face of agriculture in this country is changing by leaps and bounds”\, observed Michelle Louise Bicking\, Executive Director of Hidden Acres Farm\, Inc. “We need to be more deliberate  in our efforts to recruit and educate ethnic and religious ‘minority’ groups on the many opportunities that exist in Agriculture.” \nWidening the Welcome is open to the general public. Exhibitors of all backgrounds and lived experiences are welcome\, with an emphasis on Latinx\, First Nations\, African American/Black and Asian American Pacific Islander business owners. Lunch and breakfast will be provided. Registration can be completed online only at www.wtw17.eventbrite.com. Questions about the conference can be directed to Michelle Louise Bicking at ourhiddenacresfarm@gmail.com. \nContact: \nMichelle Louise Bicking\, JP LCSW MPA \nHidden Acres Farm\, Inc. \n667 Old Stafford Road \nTolland\, CT  06084 \nCell:. 860-598-0028 \nEmail:. ourhiddenacresfarm@gmail.com \nURL: www.ourhiddenacresfarm.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/widening-the-welcome-the-future-of-agriculture-for-farmers-of-color/
LOCATION:224 Ecospace\, 224 Farmington Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T120000
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CREATED:20170831T151843Z
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SUMMARY:Widening the Welcome: The Future of Agriculture for Communities of Color
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: \nThe face of farming is radically changing. How can we encourage more African American/Black\, Latinx and API/APA communities to be in the vanguard of these changes in New England? Join us Saturday\, November 4\, 2017 for a rare opportunity to raise the voices of global majority actors with a vested interest in agrarian-based ventures statewide and regionally. This open\, pre-registration required event also serves an introduction to the upcoming Where Women Gather: A Celebration of Women in Farming hosted by Hidden Acres Farm\, Inc. in New Haven\, CT in late June 2018: www.wherewomengather.eventbrite.com. \nInvited Guest Speakers: \nHonorable Mayor Luke Bronin\, City of Hartford (Pending*) \nAmani Olugbala\, Farm & Food Justice Advocate – Soul Fire Farm\, Grafton\, NY (Confirmed*) \nKaren Washington\, Farmer/Food Justice Advocate – Rise and Root Farm\, Black Urban Growers\, Brooklyn/Bronx\, NY (Confirmed*) \nLydia Clemmons\, Second Generation Owner/Coordinator – Clemmons Family Farm\, Charlotte\, VT (Pending*) \nIsa & Camelle Muhajid\, Founders/Social Justice Advocates – CT CORE\, New Haven\, CT (Pending*) \nInvited Vendors/Exhibitors: \nPending \nAgenda: \nTBD \nQuestions/concerns/comments about this event? Who else from the communities served in Connecticut would you like in attendance? Please contact event co-host Michelle Louise Bicking at ourhiddenacresfarm@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for registering! \nClick here for more info.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/widening-the-welcome-the-future-of-agriculture-for-communities-of-color/
LOCATION:The 224 Ecospace\, 224 Farmington Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171106
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CREATED:20170327T194715Z
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Franklin County Cider Days
DESCRIPTION:CiderDays is an annual community celebration of all things apple in beautiful Franklin County\, Massachusetts. 2017 marks our 23rd year with tours\, cidermaking and tastings\, workshops and much more in orchards and venues county-wide from Ashfield\, Deerfield\, Charlemont and Colrain to New Salem and the towns in between. Whether you are a cider aficianado (hard or sweet)\, make your own cider\, are an orchardist\, like hanging out in bucolic orchards\, or just enjoy soaking up all the goodness of autumn in New England\, CiderDays is your event! \nThere is a charge for some of the events but many of the workshops and activities at the Shelburne Buckland Community Center and at local orchards are completely FREE. \nVisit the website for details and locations for events. \nEmail ciderdays@franklincc.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/23rd-annual-franklin-county-cider-days/
LOCATION:Franklin County
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Franklin Country Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:fccc@franklincc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171102T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171016T181809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T182941Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging Farm Visitors: Tours\, Camps & Animals
DESCRIPTION:Experience agritourism at three of Vermont’s premiere destinations. Whether you are new to agritourism or have years of experience\, you are invited to join farmers as well as agricultural\, tourism\, and insurance professionals for farm tours and discussion about what works and what doesn’t. Topics will include safety\, liability\, marketing\, and more. Resources and follow-up technical assistance will be available. \nFor more information\, visit the University of Vermont Extension website listed below. \n$10 Workshop / $35 Workshop and dinner\nWorkshop 2-5:30 p.m. / Optional chili & cornbread supper 5:30-7:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/engaging-farm-visitors-tours-camps-animals/
LOCATION:Shelburne Farms\, 1611 Harbor Road\, Shelburne\, VT\, 05482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170913T153721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T153721Z
UID:24955-1509562800-1509570000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Last Pig - Amherst Cinema Food and Farms Series
DESCRIPTION:With bittersweet detail\, against the stunning backdrop of upstate New York\, THE LAST PIG is a documentary that offers an entirely new view of small-scale livestock farming\, following pig farmer Bob Comis as he works through the growing conflict he finds in his day-to-day. \nFind more info and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-last-pig-amherst-cinema-food-and-farms-series/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171003T200514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T200514Z
UID:25263-1509354000-1509375600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts No-Till Conference 2017: Dairy and Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Topics will include: \n\nWhy No-till Works! (Kate Parsons\, NRCS Resource Conservationist)\nNutrient Management in No-till systems (Tom Morris\, UConn Plant Science Professor)\nCover Crop Selection and Termination (Dave Wilson\, PennState Extension Agronomist)\nPest and Disease Management for No-Till (Katie Campbell-Nelson\, UMass Extension Vegetable Program)\nAdapting Your Planter for No-Till (John Hoffman\, Johnny’s Ag Service\, Ellington\,CT)\nEquipment tradeshow\nDairy and Vegetable Farmer panels\n\nOne Pesticide credit will be available for this program. \nRegistration: $16.00 (lunch included) \nClick Here To Register: http://events.eventzilla.net/e/notill-farming-conference-2138904873 (link is external) \nSponsored by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts\, and Worcester County Conservation District\, UMass Extension\, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program\, and Carter and Stevens Farm. \nEvent Website: http://events.eventzilla.net/e/notill-farming-conference-2138904873 (link is external)\nContact’s name:  Lisa Trotto\nContact’s phone:  508-829-4477 x7038\nContact’s email:   Lisa.trotto@ma.usda.gov \nLocation:  500 West Street\, Barre\, MA 01005 \nhttps://ag.umass.edu/vegetable/events/massachusetts-no-till-conference-2017-dairy-vegetables \n413 545-6325
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-no-till-conference-2017-dairy-and-vegetables/
LOCATION:Carter and Stevens Farm\, 500 West Street\, Barre\, MA\, 01005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170927T163612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T163612Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Theater at Valley View Farm: True Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Join Valley View Farm for a theatrical presentation along candlelit trails through forest and meadow \nDeparts every 15 minutes for a 45 minute dramatic arts production. This will be an adventure that you and your family will always remember. Please arrive ready to travel 1/2 mile through Valley View Farm’s grounds. \nAll ages will enjoy this unique experience! Food trucks\, cash bar\, and theater. \nTickets: $15 Adults; $10 12 and Under; Free for 3 and Under \nTrue Thomas \nFarm Theater is proud to present True Thomas for one day only. True Thomas is about the transformation of a young man who is rather lazy and selfish. Thomas will venture into a mystical world where he will meet water gods that challenge him\, kings that question him and fairies that believe in him. and YOU get to be a part of the journey. Who knows\, you might even help Thomas learn a thing or two along the way! \nFind tickets here \nFull Bar\nWood Fired Pizza & Food Trucks
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-theater-at-valley-view-farm-true-thomas/
LOCATION:Valley View Farm\, 16 Walpole Road\, Haydenville\, MA\, 01039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171016T185418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T185418Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Plants for Pollinators from Seed
DESCRIPTION:The fates of native plants and pollinators are intricately interwoven; both are essential to our environment. In this class\, Kate Stafford will teach you how to grow the best native plants for pollinators from seed—an affordable solution for creating pollinator habitat in your yard.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-plants-for-pollinators-from-seed/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171010T162748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T162748Z
UID:25340-1509186600-1509193800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Fungi Ally in this fall Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation Workshop: \nWhat you will be learning: \n\nMushroom lifecycles- how mushrooms grow\, specifically basidiomycetes.\nEcological roles- The different roles fungi play in our ecosystems and how we can work with that information to connect more deeply to nature.\nHistory of Fungi\nIntro to Mushroom Cultivation. The basics to every method of mushroom cultviation.\nMushroom Medicinals\nMushroom Log Cultivation- How to grow shiitake\, oyster\, lions mane and other mushrooms in logs. This is a technique used for centuries that is easy to do and extremely fruitful. All participants will go home with an inoculated log.\nMushroom Bed Inoculation- Growing Wine cap or King Stropharia in a garden or yard is very easy to do. Once the mycelium becomes established it can be extensively expanded year after year. We will go over this mushroom and the process of cultivating it.\nAnd more!\n\nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/outdoor-mushroom-cultivation-workshop/
LOCATION:Fungi Ally\, 311 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170922T144416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T181046Z
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SUMMARY:Efficiency in the Field: Managing Your Crew to Achieve Results and Deepen Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Join Pete McLean of True North Facilitation and Zoe Abram of Brookfield Farm to look at Brookfield as a case study for crew management. The workshop is broken into two parts: an introduction to Brookfield Farm as a case study\, and a self assessment and analysis of each participant’s farm. \nPete’s approach is very personal\, and requires folks to look at their plans\, clarify their goals\, craft the process\, and commit to the outcomes. With his experience in farming and background in developing community culture\, Pete’s focus will be on creating farm crew buy in to daily operations as it relates to field operations. \nThis event is GREAT for farm owners and managers in their first 10 years of operation but make no mistake\, there is knowledge to be gained by all levels of experience at this workshop. \nFor more information contact Stevie Schafenacker – stevie@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100 ext. 27 and read more about Pete McLean below. \nPete McLean founded his coaching and consulting business\, True North Facilitation\, focused on empowering people to achieve the results they want while deepening the relationships they care about. Much of his knowledge and skills come from his near decade experience in farm fields and community organizing. He co-founded Book and Plow Farm in Amherst\, MA and worked in others fields throughout Massachusetts\, the Northeast\, and Belize.  Since starting True North\, Pete has worked with over 40 individuals and small businesses\, including farmers.  \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nLocal Hero Members $10.00 USDNon-Members $15.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFunding for this workshop is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/efficiency-in-the-field-managing-your-crew-to-achieve-results-and-deepen-relationships/
LOCATION:Brookfield Farm\, Hulst Rd\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170913T153438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T153438Z
UID:24953-1508958000-1508967000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Les Blank Double Feature - Amherst Cinema Food and Farms Series
DESCRIPTION:This Les Blank double feature showcases two of the legendary documentarian’s gastronomic films\, GARLIC IS AS GOOD AS TEN MOTHERS and YUM! YUM! YUM! A TASTE OF CAJUN AND CREOLE COOKING. \nMore than just a nonfiction lark\, Blank’s highly personal film ode to garlic\, the “stinking rose\,” is a loving tribute both to a food that unites the most disparate of cuisines and to the East Bay\, California\, community that appears on-screen. \nThen\, in YUM! YUM! YUM!\, Accordionist Marc Savoy and his family and friends show us how to make goo courtbouillon\, gumbo\, étouffée\, boudin\, and other Cajun and Creole delights. \nFind more info and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/les-blank-double-feature-amherst-cinema-food-and-farms-series/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170822T153650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T153650Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Cooking Class- Tricky Treats
DESCRIPTION:October 25 at 5:00 \nSpringfield Jewish Community Center \n1160 Dickinson St.\, Springfield\, MA  \nAll Ages \nBella Foodie can’t wait to get cooking with your kids!!! .Want to deepen your Mini Foodie’s love of cooking or just get them in the kitchen\, this class is for them!!! They will learn a recipe from start to finish with fresh\, healthy and organic ingredients. The best part is they will do it in a fun and lively environment with other students. We will show your youngsters how to create healthy delicious dishes with you at home all year long.Please email me at ashley@bellafoodie.net to register. Space is limited.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/kids-cooking-class-tricky-treats/
LOCATION:Springfield Jewish Community Center\, 1160 Dickinson Street\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171010T163849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T163849Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Produce Safety Rules for Food and Farm Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Please join Joe Levitt and Elizabeth Fawell\, attorneys at Hogan Lovells US LLP\, in collaboration with Conservation Law Foundation’s Legal Food Hub\, for a webinar on the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. This rule establishes standards for safe growing\, harvesting\, packing\, and holding of fruits and vegetables grown for human food. In addition to learning about the requirements of the rule\, you will hear about exemptions and modified requirements. If you are a farmer\, this is an opportunity to understand what your obligations are\, and whether you are exempt or have fewer requirements to follow. For those not exempt\, it is a chance to learn what you need to be doing. For attorneys\, this valuable session will help you understand what your farm and food clients’ needs may be\, allowing you to better provide counsel on this important food safety law and its implementing rules. \nJoe Levitt is a partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP and is a former director of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Elizabeth Fawell is counsel at Hogan Lovells US LLP. Together\, they have represented food industry interests throughout both the legislative development and the subsequent FDA rulemaking stages of FSMA. Now they counsel food industry clients on an ongoing basis regarding FSMA compliance. They will bring this deep experience and knowledge of FSMA to the Legal Food Hub community. \n============ \nAudience members should use the following dial-in numbers to join the conference: \n1 (888) 424-8151 – Audience US Toll Free\n1 (847) 585-4422 – Audience US Toll \nAudience Passcode: 9535 651 \nAudience local and international free phone telephone numbers:\nhttp://web.meetme.net/r.aspx?p=11&a=UjnYDodoYatEBy \nWebcast URL:\nhttp://event.onlineseminarsolutions.com/wcc/r/1514413-1/80B43484D6C6E05D016C5FCC0BEDB88C
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-produce-safety-rules-for-food-and-farm-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170913T163056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T163056Z
UID:24959-1508866200-1508871600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women in Ag: Distribution Solutions for Regional Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join Annie Myer of Myers Produce and Susan Pincus of Sawmill Herb Farm to hear about creative solutions to regional food distribution. Myers Produce distributes produce from Vermont\, Maine\, and Massachusetts to wholesale clients in Boston and New York. Susan Pincus of Sawmill Herb Farm works in partnership with Myers Produce to deliver a fresh medicinal herb CSAs to clients in Boston & New York. Susan also works to build local partnerships with educators and herbalist in the Pioneer Valley.  \nFind more info here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-in-ag-distribution-solutions-for-regional-food-systems/
LOCATION:Stockbridge Hall\, 80 Campus Center Way \, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171024T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171023T172451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T172451Z
UID:25520-1508860800-1508886000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Support Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief
DESCRIPTION:Please help us raise funds for the Food Bank of Puerto Rico. The Pint staff will be donating 50% of their tips and we’ll be having a raffle with gift cards and merchandise from lots of local businesses. Join us! \nThank you so much to the following local businesses who have donated to our fundraiser raffle:\nWest County Cider (mixed case of cider)\nMesa Verde\nGreenfield Games ($25 gift card)\nHope and Olive (2 x $25 gift cards)\nMagpie Pizza (2 x $25 gift cards)\nGreat Spirits Tattoo ($50 gift card)\nFederal St. Books ($50 gift card)\nWest Woods Massage (1 hour massage)\nWe’ll Fix Your Bleepin’ Computer (3 x $80 gift certificates)\nGreenfield Garden Cinema (2 movie tickets)\nEast Heaven Hot Tubs (1/2 hour tub for two)\nBrass Buckle ($15 gift card)\nThe Outlet Store ($20 gift card)\nGreenfield Community Acupuncture (3 visits)\nBaker Office Supply (3 x $10 gift cards)\nArtisan Beverage Coop (gift basket\, $50 value)\nGreen Fields Market ($50 gift card)\nGreenfield Gallery Print ($250 value)\nAshfield Lake House (2 x $25 gift cards)\nCold and Flu Remedy Bag (From Anna Abele\, ND)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/support-puerto-rico-hurricane-relief/
LOCATION:The People’s Pint\, Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170601T153251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T153251Z
UID:23765-1508677200-1508688000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Respectful Tool Maintenance 201 at Wildside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway\, MA. \nPresented by Jerry Axelson \nJerry\, a builder and carpenter by trade\, has lived in the Valley for 40-odd years. Now retired\, he makes one-of-a-kind furniture using local woods — and he knows the value of a sharp tool!  Bring a tool of your own\, and learn to sharpen it yourself. \nWorkshop will be free of charge for Conway residents\, with a small fee for others. Workshop presenters will be offered expenses plus an honorarium. \nWorkshop is from 1:00 to 4:00 pm\, rain or shine\, suggested donation $10\, attendance limited to 12. \nTo register call 413-369-4616\, or email suebridge@wildsidegarden.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/respectful-tool-maintenance-201-at-wildside-gardens/
LOCATION:Wildside Gardens\, 37 Fisher Place Road\, Conway\, MA\, 01341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171016T175021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T175021Z
UID:25394-1508666400-1508688000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seed Sovereignty Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of learning and discussion about how and why we need to reclaim our seed systems. We will hear from a variety of knowledgeable and dynamic speakers discussing the political\, historical\, social and practical aspects of seed saving and participatory plant breeding. Farmers and gardeners will learn how to integrate seed work in their farm or garden. All will walk away inspired to re-occupy and rebuild our genetic heritage. \nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A\, seed swapping\, discussions as well as an amazing potluck lunch! \nOur presenters include:\nHannah Traggis: Plant physiologist\, senior horticulturalist and educator at Massachusetts Horticultural Society. \nAdrienne Shelton: Plant Breeder\, Vitalis Organic Seeds\, farmer\, organizer\, seed saver\, researcher. \nHeron Breen: Independent Seed Grower\, plant breeder\, advocate. \nMicaela Colley: Program Director\, Organic Seed Alliance. Researcher\, educator\, writer. \nBill Braun: Farmer at Ivory Silo Farm. Seed Steward.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-sovereignty-field-day/
LOCATION:Round the Bend Farm\, 92 Allen Neck Road\, Dartmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02748
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170926T212511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T212529Z
UID:25198-1508630400-1508889599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women in Meat Northeast
DESCRIPTION:Women in Meat Northeast is an event designed for women whose livelihood intersects with the world of livestock such as butchers\, farmers\, processors\, chefs\, value-added producers\, distributers\, and service providers across all segments of the industry. Their goal is to provide women with the opportunities to learn from and network with one another\, while developing valuable skills and growing and strengthening their respective businesses and brands. \nThere are a number of workshops and events over the course of the conference; find more information and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/25198/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170720T153224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T153224Z
UID:24248-1508630400-1508716799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Dinner at Brookfield Farm
DESCRIPTION:Catered by Wheelhouse Farm. \nTickets not required. More info coming soon.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-at-brookfield-farm/
LOCATION:Brookfield Farm\, Hulst Rd\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171016T183626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T183626Z
UID:25407-1508590800-1508601600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating the season at the farm with pumpkins\, cider\, and all things fall! \nFree fall fun:\n– Fresh pressed cider samples\n– See our old-time cider press in action\n– Fall recipe demos and tastings with FoodLove!\n– Halloween Costume Contest! \nSPECIAL TREATS:\nHot cider\, hot chocolate\, cider donuts\, Red Fire popcorn\, caramel apples\, and more \nMORE ACTIVITIES: \nCOSTUME CONTEST:\nFor kids 12 and under\, wear your favorite costume and win farmy prizes for besting your age category! Entry to the contest is free.\nEveryone is welcome to wear costumes ? \nPICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS\n– out in the field\, also open daily! \nFALL GOURDS DECORATING WORKSHOP\nFor those of you interested in fall decorating\, we will have a Decorating with Gourds demonstration (entry is $20). All demonstration participants will receive a festive gift bag with 8 gourds\, a pie pumpkin and a mum to put those decorating tips to use. Workshop Tickets – $20. \nPUMPKIN CARVING AND DECORATING STATION\nGet a pumpkin and use our special tools and materials to carve it up and decorate it – and keep the mess out of your home ? \nPOPCORN MAZE\nPopcorn Maze – a magical story maze with things to search for and riddles to answer. Open daily as well. More details here: http://www.redfirefarm.com/event/popcorn-maze/ \nAnd lots of tasty fall foods at the farm store!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fall-festival/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Montague\, 184 Meadow Road\, Montague\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20171016T184835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T185510Z
UID:25413-1508580000-1508587200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Developing a Comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Plan
DESCRIPTION:An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is a tool for controlling pests in a timely\, safe\, and efficient manner. Vital to producing and maintaining healthy plants\, these plans include several components: sanitation and prevention\, conservation\, and augmentation methods using beneficial organisms. We will explore\, discuss\, and begin work on individual IPM plans.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/developing-a-comprehensive-integrated-pest-management-plan/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170706T180554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T180554Z
UID:24104-1508355000-1508362200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Food and Health. Food as Medicine.
DESCRIPTION:Wright-Locke Farm’s SPEAKER SERIES \nIn the spirit of inspiring and facilitating conversation in a time where it is crucial that we stay informed about the world around us\, Wright-Locke Farm invites you to our 2017 Speaker Series. Join us monthly in our beautiful 1827 Barn for an evening of discovery and discussion. Each presentation will begin at 7:30PM and allow for a follow-up Q & A session. Our Speaker Series is free and open to the public. We kindly ask you to RSVP by emailing kkneeland@wlfarm.org so we can save you a seat. \nFounder of Fresh Advantage and lecturer at Yale University’s School of Medicine\, Marydale Debor\, J.D. will speak about her experience at the intersection of the food system and healthcare and how important it is to keep these two fields closely intertwined. \nALSO: \nPlease join us for a tasty “Paper Plate” Supper at the farm before each event. Chef Mel Carden of for goodness sake foods will be dishing out her farm-inspired homestyle dinners at our Farm Stand starting at 6PM – please visit www.wlfarm.org/paper-plate/ for details on pricing and to reserve your meal.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/speaker-series-food-and-health-food-as-medicine/
LOCATION:Wright-Locke Farm\, 78 Ridge St\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170913T152957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T152957Z
UID:24950-1508353200-1508360400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Chains - Amherst Cinema Food and Farms Series
DESCRIPTION:In this exposé\, an intrepid group of Florida farmworkers battle to defeat the $4 trillion global supermarket industry through their ingenious Fair Food program\, which partners with growers and retailers to improve working conditions for farm laborers in the United States. \nFOOD CHAINS reveals the human cost in our food supply and the complicity of large buyers of produce like fast food and supermarkets. \nFind more info and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-chains-amherst-cinema-food-and-farms-series/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170822T153426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T153456Z
UID:24748-1508346000-1508353200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Girl Scouts Cooking Class- Simple Meals
DESCRIPTION:October 18 at 5:00\n\nSpringfield Jewish Community Center \n1160 Dickinson St.\, Springfield\,MA \nIn this class the students will learn how to make a meal from start to finish!!! The girls will feel empowered to cook a meal for their family and friends all by themselves. (With supervision of course) They will learn the fundamentals of cooking while gaining some kitchen confidence. Some of the skills that will be covered are basic knife safety and proper cooking times. Please email me at ashley@bellafoodie.net to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/girl-scouts-cooking-class-simple-meals/
LOCATION:Springfield Jewish Community Center\, 1160 Dickinson Street\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104327
CREATED:20170815T151856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T155359Z
UID:24639-1508317200-1508346000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Product Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept
DESCRIPTION:Do you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? \nDo you need help with product development for a current or future product? \nPropel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla\, of the UMASS Food Science Department\, an expert on HACCP and product development. \n\nAmanda Kinchla M.S.\, Food Science Extension Specialist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Amanda has over 15 years of product development success that will support product development research from concept to commercialization and address technical challenges that target specific product/business needs. In addition\, she has extensive experience in applied food microbiology and will conduct research in all aspects of food safety from farm to fork. \nThe full day course will cover:Principles of Food Safety and Risk Management \n\nEstablishing Process Controls & Effective Strategies for Record Keeping\nQuality Attributes of Food\nFinancial/Business Considerations to account for in your product development process\nFood Regulation and Product Labeling and Claims\nHACCP Plan Requirements and/or Low-Acid and Acidified Certification\nDetermine Formula\, Process and Packaging for a safe food system\nCommercial Canning (Acidified Foods)\nProduct Development Life Cycle\n\n$200 for the full day includes lunch\nTo Register: http://bit.ly/ProductDevCourse
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/product-development-considerations-beyond-the-concept-2/
LOCATION:Western MA Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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