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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:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170822T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T141200Z
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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:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170913T150004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T150004Z
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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:20260426T191331
CREATED:20171005T150445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T150607Z
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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:20260426T191331
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171009
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170926T201807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T201807Z
UID:25190-1507228200-1507233600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Design Principles for Pollinator Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 5\, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Greenfield’s Market\, 144 Main St\, Greenfield\, MA. \nIs your garden friendly and safe for pollinators? Do you have dozens of pollinator species feasting on the nectar and pollen in your garden from early spring through autumn? Tom Sullivan (www.pollinatorswelcome.com) will help you learn the principles of making your garden a pollinator paradise! Beverages and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/design-principles-for-pollinator-gardens/
LOCATION:Green Fields Market\, 144 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171005T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170911T205812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T205812Z
UID:24918-1507195800-1507203000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Hampshire Mobile Market Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Hampshire will be hosting three regional meetings to hear community members’ thoughts about establishing a mobile farmers market to serve Hampshire County. \n\nWare Town Hall\, Monday\, 10/2\, 9:30 – 11:30 am\nAmherst Jones Library\, Wednesday\, 10/4\, 10 am – 12 pm\nHuntington Stanton Hall\, Thursday\, 10/5\, 9:30 – 11:30 am\n\nThese meetings follow a year-long inclusive community engagement process led by Healthy Hampshire to identify priority strategies for addressing food access challenges in our region. The meetings will include: \n\nA presentation from Michael Skillicorn\, Director of Programs for Grow Food Northampton and experienced mobile market operator\nGuided discussion around the idea of a mobile market to serve several towns in Hampshire County\nA light breakfast and coffee\nTransportation and childcare upon request\n\nPlease use this form to RSVP for one of the meetings.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/healthy-hampshire-mobile-market-community-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Stanton Hall\, 24 Russell Rd\, Huntington\, MA\, 01050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170913T152210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T152210Z
UID:24946-1507143600-1507150800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective - Amherst Cinema Food and Farms Series
DESCRIPTION:INHABIT is a feature length documentary on permaculture\, a design method that offers an ecological lens for addressing issues related to agriculture\, economics\, governance\, and more. \nPresenting a vast array of projects\, concepts\, and people\, the film is a reminder that humans are capable of being planetary healing forces. \nFind more info and tickets here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/inhabit-a-permaculture-perspective-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:20171004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170808T150205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T150345Z
UID:24503-1507125600-1507132800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays with FoodLove! at Red Fire Farm
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make the most of your CSA share this season! \nJoin us Wednesday\, Oct. 4 at the Granby farm stand one Wednesday a month where Tonianne from FoodLove! will help you find your food confidence. \nGet acquainted with some of FoodLove’s simple & easy base recipes that can be adapted to any veggies as the seasons change. Tonianne will be present with samples and ongoing demonstrations\, and she’ll be happy to answer any of your cooking questions. \nDates & Times:\nWednesday\, August 16\, 2-4pm\nWednesday\, September 6\, 4-6pm\nWednesday\, October 4\, 2-4pm\n \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesdays-with-foodlove-at-red-fire-farm-3/
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:20171004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170911T205452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T205452Z
UID:24916-1507111200-1507118400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Hampshire Mobile Market Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Hampshire will be hosting three regional meetings to hear community members’ thoughts about establishing a mobile farmers market to serve Hampshire County. \n\nWare Town Hall\, Monday\, 10/2\, 9:30 – 11:30 am\nAmherst Jones Library\, Wednesday\, 10/4\, 10 am – 12 pm\nHuntington Stanton Hall\, Thursday\, 10/5\, 9:30 – 11:30 am\n\nThese meetings follow a year-long inclusive community engagement process led by Healthy Hampshire to identify priority strategies for addressing food access challenges in our region. The meetings will include: \n\nA presentation from Michael Skillicorn\, Director of Programs for Grow Food Northampton and experienced mobile market operator\nGuided discussion around the idea of a mobile market to serve several towns in Hampshire County\nA light breakfast and coffee\nTransportation and childcare upon request\n\nPlease use this form to RSVP for one of the meetings.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/healthy-hampshire-mobile-market-community-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Jones Library\, 43 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171002T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170911T205354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T205354Z
UID:24912-1506936600-1506943800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Hampshire Mobile Market Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Hampshire will be hosting three regional meetings to hear community members’ thoughts about establishing a mobile farmers market to serve Hampshire County. \n\nWare Town Hall\, Monday\, 10/2\, 9:30 – 11:30 am\nAmherst Jones Library\, Wednesday\, 10/4\, 10 am – 12 pm\nHuntington Stanton Hall\, Thursday\, 10/5\, 9:30 – 11:30 am\n\nThese meetings follow a year-long inclusive community engagement process led by Healthy Hampshire to identify priority strategies for addressing food access challenges in our region. The meetings will include: \n\nA presentation from Michael Skillicorn\, Director of Programs for Grow Food Northampton and experienced mobile market operator\nGuided discussion around the idea of a mobile market to serve several towns in Hampshire County\nA light breakfast and coffee\nTransportation and childcare upon request\n\nPlease use this form to RSVP for one of the meetings.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/healthy-hampshire-mobile-market-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Ware Town Hall\, 126 Main St # C\, Ware\, MA\, 01082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171001T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170926T212955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T212955Z
UID:25203-1506875400-1506882600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New Salem Harvest Supper
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 1\, is the First Annual New Salem Harvest Supper! 4:30 p.m. behind the Town Hall. Please bring food or drink for the potluck supper to celebrate the New Salem community\, local farms\, and the harvest of the season! Please RSVP by Friday\, September 29\, by e-mail to mollyalvin@gmail.com. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-salem-harvest-supper/
LOCATION:New Salem Library\, 23 South Main Street\, New Salem\, MA\, 01355
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170926T200004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T200229Z
UID:25184-1506769200-1506787200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Harvest Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:Nuestras Raices\, Inc. is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year!! Come and join in this special event. Come to La Finca (The Farm)\, and spent quality time with friends and family at the Harvest Festival 2017. Don’t miss it! \nWhere: 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke\, MA (La Finca)\nFrom: 11-4pm\nWhen: Sept. 30\, 2017 \nMore info \n\n\nNuestras Raices\, Inc. está celebrando su 25 aniversario este año! Venga y únase a nosotros en este evento especial. Ven a La Finca\, y pasa tiempo de calidad con amigos y familiares en el Festival de la Cosecha 2017. Adjunto está el folleto para más información sobre el festival. Espero verte allí. ¡No te lo pierdas! \nDónde: 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke\, MA (La Finca)\nDe: 11-4pm\nCuándo: Sept. 30\, 2017 \nMás información
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/25184/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices – La Finca\, 24 Jones Ferry Road\, Holyoke\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170927T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T150945Z
UID:25206-1506499200-1506531600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:New England Farm Succession School
DESCRIPTION:For senior farmers and farm couples looking toward retirement and farm transition. \nPlanning for farm succession is one of your biggest challenges. You know it’s important. You’ve probably thought about it. Maybe you’ve gone to a workshop.But that’s not enough. \nThe Farm Succession School is a three-session program designed for farmers looking for a bit of structure and motivation to tackle succession planning. The program will bring you from thinking about the future to doing active planning. Your commitment of three winter days will help to guide you toward a successful planning outcome for you\, your family and your farm. \nYou will come away with a concrete game plan for your farm business\, your land and your retirement. Whether or not you have an identified successor\, this program will give you information\, tools and advice to build a realistic plan that meets your objectives and enables you to take next steps. \nThe program consists of working sessions\, presentations from experts\, group discussion and individual exercises. Between sessions\, participants will complete homework such as worksheets\, readings and family meetings. Topics include goal setting\, estate planning\, retirement planning\, family communications\, taxes\, legal structure\, Medicaid\, and bringing on a successor. \nThe fee is $300 per farmer or farm couple\, including lunch and materials. Plus\, participants will receive a $200 credit toward hiring succession-related technical assistance. \nAdditional benefit! Attendees will also receive no-cost technical assistance between sessions and discounted continuing planning support from Land For Good. \nFor more information or to register\, call (603) 357-1600 or click here to register now. Deadline to register is October 20\, 2017. Space is limited!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-england-farm-succession-school-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Farm Bureau – Whethersfield\, 78 Beaver Road\, Weathersfield\, MA\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170930
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170720T162225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T162225Z
UID:24267-1506470400-1506729599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Grassfed Exchange Conference
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Deadline July 31st \nSeptember 27th-29th in Albany\, NY \nThe Grassfed Exchange invites you to participate in this year’s seminal event on grassfed meat and dairy. This three-day event will feature a variety of engaging and educational seminars\, panel discussions and farm tours for producers and consumers alike. This is a unique opportunity to network with innovative producers\, leading researchers\, and experts from across the supply chain. It is a chance to learn about topics central to grassfed production including soil health\, animal genetics\, grazing management\, marketing and more. \nThe Grassfed Exchange is the grassfed industry leader in organizing and sharing top-shelf information about grassfed production\, soil health and environmental quality. \nWhat The Grassfed Exchange Is About \nThe Grassfed Exchange Conference is a gathering of regenerative ranchers\, dairymen\, and sustainable food supporters from across the world who come together to network and exchange ideas. We desire to help producers and consumers grow in the knowledge of the grassfed industry. \nWho Should Attend:\n \n\n\nRegenerative Producers\nOur mission is to help producers understand the possibility of managing and finishing cattle correctly on grass and to produce the best quality beef and dairy products possible that also ensures consistency of quality within the industry. \n\nLearn how to produce the highest quality beef and dairy products using 100% grass-based production models.\nLearn how to employ regenerative production practices that can rapidly improve your soil’s health and organic matter.\nLearn from experienced producers on how to implement stacked enterprises and direct marketing models to create value-added profit centers on your farm.\nHear directly from authors\, food bloggers\, and top chefs that represent an entire movement of consumers that value regenerative food production practices.\n\n\n\nSustainable Food Supporters\nWe desire to educate consumers on the health benefits of grassfed beef\, not only as it pertains to our own health\, but also on the positive impact grassfed beef production has on the health of our planet. \n\nTake part in workshops lead by industry experts like Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf. Learn how human health is rooted in soil\, plant\, and animal health.\nTour local farms and see first-hand how they produce nourishing\, pasture-based foods.\nTake advantage of the unique opportunity to network with other families who want access to healthy foods.\nEnjoy live cooking demonstrations and a banquet dinner prepared by the award-winning chef\, Jeremy Stanton.\n\n\n\nFor more information and registration please visit  https://grassfedexchange.com/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-grassfed-exchange-conference/
LOCATION:Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170913T162733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T162733Z
UID:24957-1506447000-1506452400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Women in Agriculture: Campus Farms and the Women Who Run Them
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stockbridge School of Agriculture as they highlight campus farms. UMass Student Farm‘s Amanda Brown and Book & Plow Farm‘s Maida Ives will share their stories of managing campus farms in the Pioneer Valley\, providing food for the institutions in which they are housed\, engaging with students and conducting on-farm education and service learning in collaboration\, all while collaborating with the student body.\n \nFind more info here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/women-in-agriculture-campus-farms-and-the-women-who-run-them/
LOCATION:Stockbridge Hall\, 80 Campus Center Way \, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170822T150544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T193157Z
UID:24732-1506441600-1506450600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Twilight Meeting: Produce Wash Station Design\, Use\, and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:(note: this meeting is at the main farm on River Rd\, and NOT at the Atlas Farm store on Routes 5 & 10 in S. Deerfield) \nA functional wash and pack area can improve both workflow and produce safety. FSMA’s Produce Rule states that equipment\, tools\, and buildings must be of adequate design and able to be cleaned and properly maintained. We will discuss the range of options available for growers of different scales to meet these requirements. We’ll tour the wash house with a recirculating washer-conveyer at Atlas Farm with owner\, Gideon Porth and hear about the design of a mobile wash station by Amanda Brown from the UMass Student Farm. We will also cover how to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and keep sanitation records. Extension Educators will be on-hand to give input and answer questions on the following topics: \n\nInfrastructure upgrade decision-making – Chris Callahan\, University of Vermont Extension Agricultural Engineer\nDeveloping useful SOPs – Amanda Kinchla\, UMass Food Science Extension\nProduce safety regulations — Lisa McKeag\, UMass Extension\n\nA light dinner will be provided. There is no cost for this program\, but please RSVP here. Co-sponsored by UMass Extension and Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA). Contact Lisa McKeag\, 413-577-3976.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/twilight-meeting-produce-wash-station-design-use-and-maintenance/
LOCATION:Atlas Farm\, 635 River Rd Deerfield\, MA 01342
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170601T152832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T152938Z
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SUMMARY:Seed-saving As If Our Lives Depend on It at Wildside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway\, MA. \nPresented by Danny Botkin \nDanny of Laughing Dog Farm\, is an icon of sustainable farming in the Valley. He knows what we all need to know about saving heirloom seeds\, hoop house season extension\, raising and taming goats\, the practical art of gleaning — and the politics of food. \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/seed-saving-as-if-our-lives-depend-on-it/
LOCATION:Wildside Gardens\, 37 Fisher Place Road\, Conway\, MA\, 01341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170327T193128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T145049Z
UID:22959-1506160800-1506272400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:19th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival \nResilience and Re-LOVE-ution! \nEvent Date: Saturday and Sunday\, September 23 and 24\, 2017. 10 AM to 5 PM both days. Shine or Rain \nLocation:  Forster’s Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Rd. Orange\, MA. No pets allowed on site or in parking lots. \nTravel and parking info; schedule of entertainment\, activities\, and exhibitors: www.garlicandarts.org \nFacebook: facebook.com/NorthQuabbinGarlicAndArtsFestival/   Twitter hashtag: #NQGarlicandArts \nJoin us at the Festival that never gets old. Rain or shine! \nThe 19th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival\, September 23rd and 24th in Orange MA is infused with vibrancy and action for a hopeful future along with exceptional art\, local farm products\, fabulous food\, and fun for all ages. Held on a historic farm amid fall foliage\, the festival is a popular destination that attracts thousands from throughout New England. \nOver 100 bountiful booths feature regional artists\, farmers\, community organizations\, and healing arts; strengthen community and economy by purchasing locally crafted and grown. Plus\, over eighty engaging workshops and demos\, activities and performances are scheduled throughout the weekend! Great music\, entertainment\, and spoken word fill three stages and the rolling fields. Garlic games abound\, including the famous raw garlic-eating contest. Travel the garlic globe in the chef demo tent\, and fill your belly with farm fresh and savory cuisine in four food courts. Orange is the New Green: trash free (only three bags for 10\,000 people) with everything else recycled or transformed into fertile compost to make gardens not garbage. Bring your own bottle for the free drinking water provided\, or buy a souvenir refillable one along with an artist-designed festival tee shirt and collector cookbook. \nNew this Year! Two festival-wide happenings: Visit the ‘The World We Love\,’ a giant handcrafted globe in the kid’s activity tent. Add your vision for a positive future for the earth and humanity\, and then join in a celebratory parade at the end of each festival day. The ‘Portal to the Future’ at the north end of the festival site is the place to visit for all things renewable energy\, including special urine-collecting toilets provided in collaboration with The Rich Earth Institute. Make your golden contribution to the largest known event to divert urine\, to be transformed into nitrogen and phosphorus-rich natural fertilizer! \nFamily friendly admission: Still only $5.00 per day for adults\, weekend pass $8.00\, kids 12 and under free. On-site parking is for accessible tags and carpools of 3 or more; free nearby shuttle lot for all others. No pets allowed (service dogs only). Festival proceeds keep the event sustainable and affordable\, and support the festival’s community grant program for local art\, agriculture\, health and energy projects. \nGet the whole bulb at garlicandarts.org including the 2017 schedule of exhibitors\, entertainment\, and workshops and activities for all ages. Come find out why the festival is consistently rated in the top three among hundreds across the region by the Valley Advocate Reader’s Poll. While in Orange\, enjoy a river paddle from the boathouse or a beer at Honest Weight Brewery. Stop in at local businesses downtown- recently transformed into ‘Castle Rock\,’ the set for the upcoming Steven King Hulu TV series! \nA fully volunteer committee of friends and neighbors\, and Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, a non-profit organization\, organize the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival. Supporters include the Forster/Stewart Family and over 200 community volunteers the festival weekend! Festival proceeds keep the event sustainable and affordable\, and support the festival’s community grant program for regional arts\, agriculture\, health and energy projects. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/north-quabbin-garlic-and-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Forster’s Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170525T163228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T152506Z
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SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Dinner at Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:Dinner to be catered by Wheelhouse Farm. \nTickets purchased in advance HERE \nThis is in partnership with\, and hosted by\,  Farm to Fork Fondo.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-at-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170922T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170627T154150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T154150Z
UID:24047-1506101400-1506105000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Chris Marano of Local Harmony
DESCRIPTION:This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners\, teachers\, growers\, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! \nAre you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health care\, education\, services and products? \nCome sit for an hour in the newly finished stone amphitheater and stunning medicinal garden outside Hungry Ghost Bread\, surrounded by the beauty and grace of hundreds of medicinal plants. \nLocal Harmony/Clearpath Herbals \nThis series and the medicinal garden & amphitheater is presented by Local Harmony\, a local non-profit dedicated to growing gardens\, the environment and community through cultivation and stewardship.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbalism-in-the-pioneer-valley-chris-marano-of-local-harmony/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170706T180403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T180403Z
UID:24102-1505935800-1505941200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: A Closer Look at GMOs
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\nfor 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. \nTimothy Griffin\, Ph.D. and director of the Agriculture\, Food and and Environment program and associate professor at Tufts’ Friedman School\, will present on the most up to date information about Genetically Modified Organisms\, and products that are already\, or soon to be on the market. \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-a-closer-look-at-gmos/
LOCATION:Wright-Locke Farm\, 78 Ridge St\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170920T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170913T191613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T191613Z
UID:24961-1505899800-1505905200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:HIP Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has an urgent need for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of people by volunteering at their local farmers markets\, CSAs\, and farm stands to help explain a new Massachusetts program called the Healthy Incentive Program\, or HIP. \nJoin the Food Bank for a one time\, 1.5 hour training on Wednesday\, September 20th\, from 9:30-11am\, to learn how you can help!  \nHIP is a program that incentivizes families and individuals receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- formerly known as food stamps) to shop at farmers markets\, CSAs\, and farm stands. Depending on their household sizes\, SNAP recipients can be reimbursed up to $20 for buy fresh produce at their local farmers markets! \nHIP has already proven to be wildly successful\, pouring thousands of dollars into the local food market while expanding access to fresh\, local produce to thousands of families. HIP Ambassadors will help: \n\nBuild relationships with market managers.\nExplain the program to shoppers.\nHIP participants understand their benefits.\nAlleviate the stigma surrounding SNAP in your local community.\nJump in as needed at the busiest markets in the area!\n\nIf you are unable to attend at this time but would like to become a HIP Ambassador\, please let Mary Loughlin at the Food Bank know and she will try to set up an individualized training session for you. \nPlease see the Job Description attached for more information. Contact Ali Brauner\, the Food Bank’s Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator with questions alisonb@foodbankwma.org or 413/247-9738 ext. #135
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hip-ambassador-training/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170801T154330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T154347Z
UID:24436-1505840400-1505847600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fieldtrip Workshop: Selling to Schools
DESCRIPTION:If you are a farmer who is thinking about adding new marketing outlets to your farm’s line up\, come check out this workshop being offered by New Entry in partnership with Mass Farmers Markets and Mass Farm to School. Hope to see you there! \n\nTour a diversified vegetable and livestock farm while learning from Farm Manager\, Andrew Rodgers\, how selling to local schools fits into his farm’s crop and marketing plans. Learn about the necessary steps that must be taken to sell wholesale and the challenges of selling to institutions. Simca Horwitz from Massachusetts Farm to School will also be there to help take you through the process of connecting with local schools\, and to help you decide if it is a good fit for you and your farm. \nPlease RSVP to Molly at molly.dellaroman@tufts.edu. \n\nTuesday\, September 19\, 2017 \n\n\n5:00pm – 7:00pm \nLocation: \n\n\n\nClark Farm\, 185 Concord St\, Carlisle\, MA \n\n\n\nFREE
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/24436/
LOCATION:Clark Farm\, 185 Concord St\, Carlisle\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170601T152547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T152547Z
UID:23757-1505653200-1505664000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Lacto-fermentation\, A Key to Good Health at Wildside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway\, MA. \nPresented by Luc Bodin \nLuc\, originally from France and a master of many trades\, moved from Boston to the Valley 25 years ago.  He has studied at the Kushi Institute.  His approach to food preservation using lacto- fermentation draws on decades of direct personal observation\, which has built a deep understanding of macro-biotic nutrition. \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/lacto-fermentation-a-key-to-good-health-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:20170917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170822T151734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T151759Z
UID:24741-1505646000-1505667600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Boston Local Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:September 17\, 11:00am-5:00pm\n\nRose F Kennedy Greenway\n\n\nThe 8th Annual Boston Local Food Festival is quickly approaching\, don’t miss your chance to reach over 40\,000 New Englanders\, hungry for local food! \nAs New England’s largest Farmers Market\, the Festival is ideal for: \n* Farmers \n* Local Restaurants \n* Food Trucks (sold out!) \n* Specialty Food Producers \n* Fisher Folk \n* Specialty Beverages \n* & other food & products showcasing all the local goodness that New England has to offer! \nWhether you’re a new food business\, or you’re a seasoned local favorite\, the Boston Local Food Festival is a fantastic way to connect with the community and help your business grow! \nInterested in becoming a vendor? View the application here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/boston-local-food-festival-4/
LOCATION:Rose Kennedy Greenway\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170327T192032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T185453Z
UID:22955-1505563200-1505660400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Kitchen Garden Farm's Chilifest
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! September 16 & 17\, 2017 \nCome to Chilifest for a full weekend celebrating all things spicy! Come on down to Mike’s Maze for a chili cook-off and hot sauce competition\, spicy food and local beer and great live music! Taste the hottest peppers from around the world grown right here in Sunderland. Or get a chili pepper tattoo. Check back for the the full schedule of events including music line-up\, cooking demos and kids’ activities for this year’s festival. The Chili Cook-Off on Saturday\, September 16 will be a battle of the Valley’s best restaurant chefs. We are now accepting entries for the Hot Sauce Competition on Sunday\, September 17. \nTo register for the competition\, click here. \nChili Cook-Off tasting will be free and open to festival-goers from 12-3pm on Saturday\, September 16. The panel of judges will taste and critique entries at the cooking demo tent at 3:15 pm. \nHot Sauce Competition tasting will be free and open to festival-goers from 12-3pm on Sunday\, September 17. The panel of judges will taste and critique entries at the cooking demo tent at 3:15 pm. Prizes will be awarded around 3:45 so plan to be there in case you get lucky!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/chilifest-at-mikes-maze/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitchen Garden Farm":MAILTO:info@kitchengardenfarm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170912T195102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T195207Z
UID:24932-1505556000-1505577600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Honey Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:Each September\, Bonita & Dan Conlon invite friends and customers to the annual Warm Colors Honey Festival. We began this event in 2001 as a way to celebrate the importance of the honeybee\, pollinators’\, introduce beekeeping to non-bee people\, and offer tastings of our new honey crop. \nVisitors can taste honey\, sample mead (Green River Ambrosia\, Greenfield\, MA.)\, purchase honey & ice cream cones  (made by Flayvors of Cook’s Farm\, Hadley\, MA.)\, explore our eighty acre apiary\, and enjoy our presentations. Beekeepers and staff are available to answer all your bee questions. This is a rain or shine event (no rain date) so dress for the weather. \nDate: September 16th\, 2017 – Saturday \nTime: 10:00AM – 4:00PM – come for a short visit\, or stay all day. \nCost: Free – no admission fee. Products are available for purchase. All products contain Warm Colors honey or beeswax. \nSchedule: \n10:00 – 10:30AM – Welcome & \n\nHoney sampling at the Warm Colors tent.\nMead sampling at the Green River Ambrosia tent.\nHoney Ice Cream cones for sale under the umbrella.\n\n10:30 – 11:30AM – “Managing Russian Honeybees” Dan Conlon (President of the Russian Honeybee Breeders Association & owner of Warm Colors Apiary) will talk about the characteristics of the Russian honeybee and offer tips on best methods of management. Warm Colors Apiary is the only apiary in the Northeast certified by the RHBA & USDA to raise selected Russian Queens. Appropriate for beekeepers & non-beekeepers. \n12:00 noon – 1:00PM – “Cooking with Honey” Pamela Adams (Pastry Chef / University of Massachusetts) will talk about cooking with honey\, and will share recipes and samples with our guests. Pamela has won national awards for her recipes\, and  helped earn UMass it’s second year of being recognized for having the best University food by the Princeton Review \n1:00 – 2:00PM – “Plants that Feed Pollinators” Marian & Ed Symanski will introduce you to the world of flowers and pollinators. Flowering plants produce nectar & pollen that feeds millions of pollinators. Pollinators increase fertilization in the plants resulting in fruits\, nuts and vegetables that feed countless species\, including humans. Marian and Ed will share their knowledge & collection of pollinator plant pictures. This is an excellent presentation for beekeepers and gardeners looking for plants that attract and feed pollinators. \n2:00 – 3:00PM – “State of Massachusetts Honeybees” Kim Skirm PhD. Massachusetts State Apiary Inspector. Kim will provide an update on conditions found by inspectors and describe current services and support provided by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture. \n3:00 – 4:00PM – “Science\, Research\, and Honeybee Health” Dan Conlon (co-owner of Warm Colors Apiary) will talk about the latest findings by researchers relating to honeybee health. Each year research expands our understanding of how bees communicate\, adapt to disease and pests\, and the essential link they make between plants\, wildlife and humans in the circle of life.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/honey-festival-2017/
LOCATION:Warm Colors Apiary\, 2 South Mill River Road\, South Deerfield
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170915T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191331
CREATED:20170627T153957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T153957Z
UID:24045-1505496600-1505500200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Wille Crosby of Fungi Ally
DESCRIPTION:This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners\, teachers\, growers\, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! \nAre you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health care\, education\, services and products? \nCome sit for an hour in the newly finished stone amphitheater and stunning medicinal garden outside Hungry Ghost Bread\, surrounded by the beauty and grace of hundreds of medicinal plants. \nFungi Ally \nThis series and the medicinal garden & amphitheater is presented by Local Harmony\, a local non-profit dedicated to growing gardens\, the environment and community through cultivation and stewardship.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbalism-in-the-pioneer-valley-wille-crosby-of-fungi-ally/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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