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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:20260426T141351
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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:20260426T141351
CREATED:20170913T163056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T163056Z
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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:20260426T141351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
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:20260426T141351
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
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:20260426T141351
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:20260426T141351
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:20260426T141351
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:20260426T141351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
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:20260426T141351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20170817T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T182226Z
UID:24667-1508261400-1508272200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:MDAR's Tilling the Soil of Opportunity Course (10 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:There are a few openings in the MA Department of Agricultural Resources’ TILLING THE SOIL OF OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS PLANNING course for farmers\, scheduled this Fall at Fidelity Bank in Leominster on the following dates from 5:30pm to 8:30pm: Tues 10/17\, Wed 10/25\, Wed 11/01\, Wed 11/08\, Wed 11/15\, Tues 11/21; Wed 11/29\, Wed 12/06\, Wed 12/13\, and Wed 12/20. \nThis course is for owners/managers of established income-generating farms\, to help develop a business plan and improve decision making on the farm. The experienced course instructor guides participants through the creation of a full business plan during 10 group sessions. The instructor visits each participant’s farm during the course and provides individualized assistance and confidential one-on-one financial planning. The course draws on peer experience\, instructor knowledge and guest speakers on topics such as taxes\, legal issues and marketing. Cost is $200 per enterprise. \nFor more information or to access an application for the course\, go to the MDAR’s Agricultural Business Training Program site www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/agr/land-use/agricultural-business-training-program-abtp.html or contact Melissa Adams at 413-548-1904 or Melissa.L.Adams@state.ma.us. Applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until the course is filled.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mdars-tilling-the-soil-of-opportunity-course-10-weeks/
LOCATION:Fidelity Bank Leominster Connector Office\, 478 Mechanic Street\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T134500
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20171006T165604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T165653Z
UID:25307-1508243400-1508247900@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Farmers as Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future and featuring the West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition\, Johnson County Food Policy Council\, and Rural Vermont. \nThis webinar focuses on the power of the individual voice of farmers telling their stories in support of food and farm policy change. Join us for a conversation with farmers about the value of farmers as members of food and farm coalitions\, what motivates farmers to engage in local and state level policy advocacy\, what to consider to engage farmers in long-term\, policy advocacy\, and how to successfully build the capacity of farmers to be advocates. Themes include: the power of the stakeholder voice\, engaging farmers as a long-term strategy\, mobilization of farmers at local and state levels\, cultural/political considerations of farmer engagement and how to overcome these issues\, capacity issues\, and training needs. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-farmers-as-advocates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20171010T161946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T161946Z
UID:25337-1508088600-1508101200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Jak's Abby Oktoberfest Beer Dinner at Bottega Cucina
DESCRIPTION:Please make advanced reservations.\n5 Courses\, 5 Beers from featured local brewery\nJacks Abby Craft Lagers\, Framingham\, MA \n65$ per person\n25$ non-refundable deposit per person\nBottega Cucina 413 732 2500 \nMenu\nStarter – 5:30pm\nFried Brussel sprouts served with a honey aioli.\nBeer – House lager \nSecond\nSausage Plate – House made Bison Bratwurst and Cornish game hen breakfast sausage served with braised red cabbage.\nBeer – Calyptra\, Session India Pale Lager \nThird\nSmoked pulled pork German potato salad.\nBeer – kiwi Rising\, Double India Pale Lager \nFourth\nWiener Schnitzel – Pan Fried breaded veal with Spatzle.\nBeer – Copper legend\, Marzen Oktoberfest \nDessert\nDessert Trio-\nBlack Forest Cake – Chocolate cake\, bourbon cherries\, whipped cream and chocolate covered bacon garnish.\nBeer- Framinghammer\, Bourbon barrel aged Baltic Porter
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/jaks-abby-oktoberfest-beer-dinner-at-bottega-cucina/
LOCATION:Bottega Cucina\, 46 Morgan Road\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20171010T134103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T134103Z
UID:25319-1508061600-1508072400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Medicinal Ghee and Root Medicine for Transitioning to Autumn
DESCRIPTION:Ghee and herbs have a long history in Ayurvedic Medicine because of their symbiotic relationship. Ghee delivers the medicinal constituents of plants to the deep tissues of the body which means when we eat ghee with herbs we are receiving healing deep within the body. Medicinal Ghee has been used to aid digestion\, decrease inflammation\, strengthen the immune system\, lubricate the joints\, aid dry eyes\, and restore a frazzled nervous system. \nJoin Hannah Jacobson-Hardy\, Community Herbalist and founder of Sweet Birch Herbals for a workshop on Making Medicine Ghee & Root Medicine. We’ll harvest Ashwagandha Roots from the farm and infuse them with spices into ghee. Everyone takes home a jar and recipes! \nThis is the final workshop in the series\, Backyard Herbalism: a course in grassroots medicine for the people. \nSign up at:\nhttps://www.sweetbirchherbals.com/backyard-herbalism \nContact Hannah with questions:\nsweetbirchherbals@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-medicinal-ghee-and-root-medicine-for-transitioning-to-autumn/
LOCATION:Full Kettle Farm\, 111 North Silver Lane\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20170926T201051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T201051Z
UID:25188-1507977000-1507993200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mount Grace Land Trust 2017 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mount Grace’s partnership with Red Fire Farm at the 2017 Annual Meeting—held on Saturday\, October 14\, in the open air at Red Fire Farm—184 Meadow Road\, Montague. Learn about Mount Grace’s recent conservation success and an exciting new model for New England farm conservation. \nTickets and more information are available here. Tickets with lunch included are $30 and will increase to $35 after October 6. Tickets for those bringing their own lunch are $10. Please RSVP in advance.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mount-grace-land-trust-2017-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Montague\, 184 Meadow Road\, Montague\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20171011T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T194431Z
UID:25363-1507975200-1507989600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Community Apple Pressing
DESCRIPTION:Share the Avenue A harvest! We’ll be picking and pressing the local apples growing around downtown. \n10am – Gather at the Great Falls Discover Center. Join up w/ friends and grab an “Apple Map”. Break up into teams and harvest our apples\, either on foot or by bike. \nFolks on foot will pick the trees on Avenue A and around the Great Falls Discovery Center. Folks on bicycle will pick the trees along the bike path.\n\n12noon – Return to the Great Falls Discovery Center. Grind and Press our apples into cider! \nBRING: \n\nCanvass Sack\, milk crate a/o wagon\nBikes + bike trailers (OPTIONAL)\nYour own bottle for cider\nsmall snack to share
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-apple-pressing/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171016
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20170912T151151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T151151Z
UID:24925-1507939200-1508111999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Working Weavers Studio Trail
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Working Weavers Studio Trail will be a celebration of handwoven textiles by production weavers in the Pioneer Valley.  Taking place at the height of fall foliage\, the Working Weavers Studio Trail is October 14 and 15\, 2017. \nVisitors will have the opportunity to meet the weavers\, see the tools of their trade\, purchase carefully handwoven fabrics. \nFor detailed information and map\, visit workingweavers.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/working-weavers-studio-trail/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20171010T153029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T153029Z
UID:25333-1507906800-1507917600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Where Farm and Forest Meet: Fall Walk at the Beckwith Farm
DESCRIPTION:Bob Beckwith will walk attendees through the stewardship options that he used in his woods to create wildlife habitat and regenerate oak. Chat with local woodland owners\, foresters\, loggers\, and other land conservation professionals about options for you and your woods. Bob will host a barbecue. Space is limited. RVSP by Oct. 10th to reserve your spot for the barbecue. Contact: 413-923-3238 or email 413treesale@gmail.com. This event is sponsored by the Hampden Hampshire Conservation District\, Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation\, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/where-farm-and-forest-meet-fall-walk-at-the-beckwith-farm/
LOCATION:The Beckwith Farm\, 243 Sodom Road\, Granville\, MA\, 01034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171012T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171012T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20171006T170002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T170002Z
UID:25309-1507824900-1507831200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice and the New Food Activism
DESCRIPTION:Lecture by Julie Guthman\, 2017–2018 Frances B. Cashin Fellow\, Radcliffe Institute; professor of social sciences\, University of California\, Santa Cruz \nThe alternative food movement has been tremendously successful at raising awareness of many of the public health and ecological consequences of the conventional food system. Yet\, as many critics have noted\, market-based alternatives have done very little to undermine industrially-produced food; nor have they resonated much with poor people and communities of color. In the last decade or so\, a new food activism has emerged\, one that is more contentious\, more collective\, and more inclusive. \nIn this talk\, Guthman will discuss the origins and development of the food movement in order to explain how it came to focus on marked based alternatives and also to show how it has evolved response to critique. Shen will then discuss three cases that reflect a new food activism\, with particular focus on the battle against methyl bromide in strawberry production. \nGuthman is a recipient of the Excellent in Research Award from the Agriculture\, Food and Human Values Society. Her first book\, Agrarian Dreams: The Paradox of Organic Farming in California\, was awarded the Donald Q. Innis Award from the Rural Geography Speciality Group of the Association of American Geographers and the Frederick H. Buttel Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement from the Rural Sociological Society. Her second book\, Weighing In: Obesity\, Food Justice\, and the Limits of Capitalism\, earned the James E. Blaut Award for Innovative Publication from the Cultural and Political Ecology Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers and the Association for the Study of Food and Society Book Award. She has recently finished her third book\, The New Food Activism: Opposition\, Cooperation\, and Collective Action. \nTo learn more and to register\, visit www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2017-julie-guthman-fellow-presentation. \nThe event is free and open to the public. We encourage you to share this invitation with people you know who may be interested in attending this event.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/social-justice-and-the-new-food-activism/
LOCATION:Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study\, 10 Garden Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20170913T152623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T152623Z
UID:24948-1507748400-1507755600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry - Amherst Cinema Food and Farms Series
DESCRIPTION:In the span of a generation in Henry County\, Kentucky\, the agrarian virtues of simplicity and sustainable farming have been replaced by capital-intensive industrial agriculture\, fraying the rural community’s fabric. \nLOOK & SEE tells the stories of several residents of Henry County\, as seen through the mind’s eye of writer\, farmer\, and activist Wendell Berry. \nFind more info and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/look-see-a-portrait-of-wendell-berry-amherst-cinema-food-and-farms-series/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20170525T164401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T152851Z
UID:23630-1507474800-1507485600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Dinner at Red Fire Farm
DESCRIPTION:After a day of hiking\, leafing peeping or pumpkin picking\, you’ll want to be sure to join this quintessential New England autumn event at Red Fire Farm in Granby. Wheelhouse Farm Truck and Catering will be preparing a delicious multi-course meal using the bounty from the certified organic farm. Not only will you be led on a tour of the CSA farm\, you’ll also engage in a discussion about the partnerships local farms maintain with The Food Bank\, and how their healthy produce makes its way to underserved communities throughout western Massachusetts through the Mobile Food Bank program. \nThe Food Banks is proud of its longstanding relationship with area farmers\, who partner with them to ensure that everyone has access to healthy food\, regardless of their circumstances. Last year\, one million of the ten million pounds we distributed was grown right here in the Pioneer Valley by 28 local farms. \nSchedule \n3:00 PM – Arrive and gather.\n3:15 PM – Tour of Red Fire Farm.\n3:45 PM – Guests take their seats.\n4:00 PM – First course served and speaker.\n5:30 PM – Concludes formal part of event and guests gradually depart. \nMenu- TBD\n \nPlease let us know well in advance if you have any food allergies\, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.\nAttire \nOutdoor casual with comfortable shoes.\nRain Policy \nShould there be inclement weather\, we will choose whether to move dinner inside the barn or to reschedule. \nTickets purchased in advance HERE \n(Age 21+ event)\n\nAll proceeds from this event will support the mission of The Food Bank to feed our neighbors in need and lead the community to end hunger.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-at-red-fire-farm-2/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20170822T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T141200Z
UID:24734-1507471200-1507482000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Olympics
DESCRIPTION:October 8\, 2017\,  2:00-5:00pm \nJust Roots Farm in Greenfield \nCalling all extreme farmers! … or just your average farm crew prone to antics and friendly competition. The Farm Olympics is coming to the Pioneer Valley! Recommended training regimens might include weeding with gusto\, launching hay bales\, estimating vegetable weights\, racing crates of potatoes down pathways and weed identification. Compete as a farm team or come on your own and create a team! Not a farmer? This is a come one come all competition!  Take on the local farmers\, if you dare! \nWe are looking for folks who want to come with their own farm team. It can be a cadre of crew members\, a contingent of customers\, or a formation of multiple farms. Let us know If you’d like to get involved in planning and/or what your team name would be. Who wouldn’t want to make their own Squash Squad? \nIn support and collaboration with CISA\, Just Roots will be coordinating and hosting the 2017 Farm Olympics at their farm in Greenfield. RSVP requested but not required. Delicious food and beverage to follow provided by The People’s Pint. \nFor more information or to RSVP: \nStevie Schafenacker\, CISA Program Coordinator\, 413-665-7100 \nRochelle Bellin\, Just Roots Program Coordinator\, 413-325-8969
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-olympics/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20170913T150004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T150004Z
UID:24942-1507464000-1507485600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Just Roots Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Just Roots presents – Fall Farm Festival 2017 \nJust Roots is teaming up with The People’s Pint and CISA to present the best Fall Festival yet. Designed for all ages and fun for families\, all are welcome to come out to the farm for a fun-filled day. This year they will feature old favorites and offer new attractions. \nNew Offerings:  \n\nDelicious food and beverage by The People’s Pint – offering local food and drink (ID required if consuming alcohol)\nFull line-up of musical acts – stay tuned\nFarm Olympics – in collaboration with CISA (details below)\n\nOld Favorites: \n\nFarm/garden tours\n\n\n\n\nTour Just Roots & the Community Garden\n\n\nEducational workshops (tentative schedule)\n\n1:00 pm: Fermentation – Elyssa Sirrilli\n2:00 pm: Bird Walk – Josh Rose\n3:00 pm: Radical Seed Saving – Danny Botkin\n4:00 pm: Intro to Bees – Daniel Berry\n5:00 pm Wild Plant Walk – Ted Watt\n\n\nWork projects in the field\n\nGarlic planting\nRock picking\n\n\nArtisan vendors – check back for a full list (interested in vending – email info@justroots.org)\n\nThistle Hill Handmade Soaps\nCedar Witch Herbals\nArtisan Beverage Cooperative\nHelp Not Hate Tees/Bee the Change\n… the list is growing so check back\n\n\nRaffles\n\nLots of local crafts and goodies –  $1.00/ticket or 7 for $5.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets from Greenfield Garden Cinema\nHerbal Gift Pack from Blue Crow Botanicals\nMary Lambert Merchandise Package including posters\, books\, CDs\nGlass and Tee gift set from the People’s Pint\nGift Certificate from Greenfield Games\nMerchandise Package from Artisan Beverage Cooperative\nHandmade Soap gift set from Cedar Witch Herbals \n\n\nSpecial Offer – Win a 2018 CSA Share (only 100 tickets will be sold) $10.00/ticket\n\nCSA will not be awarded until 100 tickets are sold – you do not need to be present to win\n\n\n\n\nKid activities\n\nFace painting\nCorn hole (bean bag toss)\n\n\nFarm Stand\n\nHeritage Meats (frozen)\nJust Soup (frozen)\nProduce – store up for winter!\n\n\nCamp fire\n\nVolunteers: \nVolunteers receive entry to the festival plus a food and beverage stipend. If you are interested in volunteering at the festival contact Just Roots at info@justroots.org \nEntry Fees: \nThe Fall Festival helps raise funds to support the food access work of Just Roots. In order to be as inclusive as possible\, they do not charge a ticket price but rather\, they ask for a donation at the door ($5 for single\, $20 for family of 4 or more)\, no one will be turned away. Entry includes workshops\, kid games\, tours\, live music\, camp fire and work projects! \nPlease note food and beverage as well as raffle tickets and purchases made through vendors are charged separately. Just Roots recommends bringing cash as wifi can be spotty on the farm and can inhibit card transactions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20171005T150445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T150607Z
UID:25270-1507456800-1507478400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Clarkdale Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Clarkdale Fruit Farms on Sunday\, October 8 from 10am-4pm for their annual Harvest Festival! Featuring free apple and cider sampling\, Morris Dancer performance\, and the return of Pumpkin Man!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/clarkdale-harvest-festival-2/
LOCATION:Clarkdale Fruit Farms\, 303 Upper Rd\, \, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20170926T175847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T175847Z
UID:25176-1507370400-1507375800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:A Path Forward: Growing Our Local Food Economy for Regional Food Security
DESCRIPTION:A uthor presentation and reception\, featuring: \nAndrew Fisher\, author of  Big Hunger:  The Unholy Alliance between Corporate America and Anti-Hunger Groups \nBrian Donahue\, principal author of  A New England Food Vision and a new Harvard report on woodland preservation\, “Wildlands and Woodlands\, Farmlands and Communities: Broadening the Vision for New England.” \nTickets are $15 per person. Seats are limited to 100 attendees. Please purchase tickets early. Proceeds benefit Berkshire Agricultural Ventures\, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting farmers and food entrepreneurs with low-interest loans and technical business support. \nFind more info and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-path-forward-growing-our-local-food-economy-for-regional-food-security/
LOCATION:Dewey Hall\, 91 Main Street\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171009
DTSTAMP:20260426T141351
CREATED:20171003T155831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155901Z
UID:25256-1507334400-1507507199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Potato Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Smiarowski Farmstand for their 3rd Annual Potato Festival! In addition to their award winning Polish Food\, the festival will feature a spread of potato based dishes\, as well as a number of homemade soups. Bring the whole family to enjoy games for the little ones\, meet Mr. Potato Head\, and explore the sunflower maze! \nCome both days to catch all the events including… \n\nProspect Meadow Farm Goat Gang Saturday 10am-6pm\nZesty Zim’s Sauerkraut Demo Saturday 11am-2pm\nMeet & Greet with Mr. Potato Head Sunday 12pm-2pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-potato-festival/
LOCATION:Smiarowski Farm Stand\, 320 River Road\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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