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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171004T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
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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:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170911T205452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T205452Z
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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:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170911T205354Z
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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:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170926T212955Z
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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:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170926T200004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T200229Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T170000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170930
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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:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170913T162733Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T183000
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CREATED:20170822T150544Z
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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:20260426T205946
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170327T193128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T145049Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170922T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170627T154150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T154150Z
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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:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170706T180403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T180403Z
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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:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170913T191613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T191613Z
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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:20260426T205946
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
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:20260426T205946
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:20260426T205946
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:20260426T205946
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170915T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170627T153957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T153957Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170917
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170725T210204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T210342Z
UID:24363-1505433600-1505606399@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hilltown Chautauqua's 2nd Annual Earthcare Festival
DESCRIPTION:HILLTOWN CHAUTAUQUA RETURNS TO CUMMINGTON\, SEPT. 15–16\, \nWITH FRANCES MOORE LAPPÉ\, FOR FESTIVAL ON ‘FOOD\, FARMS\, AND THE FUTURE’ \nFrances Moore Lappé\, a pioneer writer and thinker about food and social justice\, and author of Diet for a Small Planet\, will be the keynote speaker at the Hilltown Chautauqua’s second Earthcare festival on Sept. 15–16\, 2017\, at the historic William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington\, Massachusetts. \nThe program will explore a theme of “Food\, Farms\, and the Land” with a combination of talks\, film\, panel discussions\, poetry\, music\, food\, and fellowship. \nAmong the other speakers: environmental historian Brian Donahue of Brandeis University\, and Sarah Gardner\, producer of the documentary\, “Forgotten Farms.” Beloved Americana folk musicians Jay Ungar and Molly Mason will kick off the festival with a concert and contra-dance. \nThe day-and-a-half festival will offer varied perspectives on such questions as: \n\nHow is the food economy evolving in New England\, and where does it need to go to improve sustainability\, health\, and reduced carbon output?\nHow are small farmers coping with the challenges of climate change\, corporate farming\, globalized trade\, and new federal policies and priorities?\nWhat role can the citizen-consumer play in improving the accessibility\, variety\, safety\, and affordability of local food?\n\nOther events include: \n\nA tribute to poet Richard Wilbur\, a long-time Cummington resident and former poet laureate of the United States\, with readings by Hilltown poets\, a segment of a new documentary\, and an interview with Robert and Mary Bagg\, authors of a new biography of Wilbur;\nA panel discussion with 8 young Hilltown farmers who have taken on the challenge of farming in the region\, on innovative sustainable approaches to cultivating and marketing;\nA screening of “Forgotten Farms\,” a film directed by Sarah Gardner of Williams College\, on the plight of New England’s dairy farmers (Saturday\, Sept. 16);\nThe Wistaria String Quartet with fiddler Zoë Darrow (Sept. 16);\n\nDavid Perkins\, director of the Chautauqua\, said the festival “will be another moveable feast of ideas and the arts\, focused on the future of food and local farming. The Hilltowns have many innovative\, hard-working small farmers who care about the bigger picture—the health and sustainability of our planet and our system of food production\, on which so much depends.” \nLike earlier Chautauqua programs\, “Earthcare 2017” will address pressing issues from multiple angles\, drawing on a variety of disciplines and art forms. “My aim is to make a program that will be inspiring\, entertaining\, informative and thought-provoking\, at once. And without falling into the partisan or ideological ruts that make communication difficult. Deep down\, I think we all want to engage in a \nlarger\, broader\, more civil conversation about how we live and where we’re going. And ‘Food\, farms\, and the future of the land’ is certainly one of the important issues of our time. \nHe added\, “We are delighted to have as our keynote speaker Francis Moore Lappe\, who has been offering new thinking about food\, health\, and social justice for more than 40 years.” \nLappé is the author of 19 books and an international leader in food and social justice discussions since she published her first book\, Diet for a Small Planet\, in 1971. Her keynote talk will concentrate on the links among democracy\, resources\, and localized decision-making. There will be an extended Q and A session\, and Lappé will mingle with attendees during the day. She will also sign copies of her books\, as will other speakers. \nDetails of 2017 Earthcare program\, with updates and readings\, are posted at the Hilltown Chautauqua’s website www.hilltownchautauqua.org. The online box office is open. Tickets cost $20 for the opening night concert of Friday\, Sept. 15\, and $25 for a day-pass on Saturday\, Sept. 16. Food will be provided by Alice’s Kitchen of Cummington and Mountaintop Meats of Savoy. Tickets with food are sold separately online. \nSchedule here. \nPurchase tickets. \n———————————————————————————————————————————————– \nThe Hilltown Chautauqua was launched in 2016 under the fiscal management of the Hilltown Community Development Corporation. Under Perkins’ direction\, it produces thoughtfully curated programs of talks\, panels\, workshops\, music and theater\, and displays of original art\, presented in historic Hilltown venues. \n“In our over-technologized\, consumer-oriented\, youth-driven culture\, we’re reviving an old formula\,” Perkins said. “I think many of us are eager to put down our laptops and cell phones and participate in a larger conversation about serious issues.” \nWhile the festival “packs a lot into a day\,” Perkins said\, it allows time for attendees to reflect and meet with friends and make new ones. “And the settings we choose\, like the Bryant Homestead\, a gem of the Hilltowns\, offer calm and beauty. A friend of mine calls the Hilltown Chautauqua ‘a circus for the mind and spirit.’” \nOwned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations\, the Bryant Homestead was the boyhood and retirement home of William Cullen Bryant\, the famous 19th-century poet\, abolitionist\, early environmentalist\, and newspaper editor. Bryant’s famous poem\, “The Rivulet\,” was inspired by the stream that flows in an area of old-growth forest on the Homestead property\, now memorialized in the Rivulet Trail\, which is open to the public. \nPerkins\, a writer\, editor\, singer\, and former UMASS lecturer\, founded the Chautauqua to contribute to intellectual and cultural life in the Hilltowns\, to showcase local and regional talent\, to encourage civil discourse\, and to support tourism and economic development. \nPerkins said his inspiration came from the “circuit chautauquas” that visited rural communities early in the last century for programs that combined entertainment\, education and spirituality. “All those \nthings were seen as contributing to what was called ‘social uplift.’ It’s a quaint phrase\, but perhaps one worth reviving. We need some of that. The Progressive Era at the turn of the last century emerged from a period of rising economic inequality\, enormous industrial irresponsibility\, class tensions and social fragmentation.” \nThe Hilltown Chautauqua is a non-profit organization\, under the fiscal sponsorship of the Hilltown Community Development Corporation\, supported by grants\, individual donations\, and ticket sales. This year’s major donors include Rural LISC grants and the Keep Farming in the Hilltowns project. \nIt first program\, “Earthcare 2016\,” was given last September at the Bryant Homestead\, and included speakers Alan Weisman\, Lauret Savoy\, and Joan Maloof\, and performances by Kaiulani Lee of her one-woman play on environmentalist Rachel Carson. A second program\, “Civitas: A Celebration of Early Democracy\,” was presented in Ashfield in April. \n“I can’t think of two issues that are more important than the health of our democracy and the health of our planet\,” Perkins said\, “and I hope and expect we will pursue those themes in the future\, from many different angles.”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hilltown-chautauquas-2nd-annual-earthcare-festival/
LOCATION:William Cullen Bryant Homestead\, 207 Bryant Rd\, Cummington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170906T185406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T185406Z
UID:24851-1505232000-1505242800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Twilight Meeting: UMass Vegetable Program’s Research Tour and Pest Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday September 12th\, 2017\, from 4 pm to 7 pm \nWhere: UMass Crop Research and Education Center\, 91 River Rd. Deerfield\, MA 01373\nJoin UMass Extension educators and specialists at the UMass Crop Research and Education Center to tour our ongoing research and participate in a roundtable discussion where you can get crop or pest management questions answered over dinner! Registration is free\, but please pre-register so we can order food accordingly.\n3 Pesticide Credits will be available. \nAgenda \n4-4:05: Wagon ride out to the research plots. \n4:05-4:20: Cabbage aphid research (Sue Scheufele) \n4:25-4:45: Cucurbit downy mildew research (Sue Scheufele) \n4:50-5:00: Basil fusarium research (Kelly Allen\, Rob Wick) \n5:05-5:25: Nitrogen from cover crops for vegetable crops (Katie Campbell-Nelson\, Seedway) \n5:25-5:35: Grape and cherry tomato variety trial (Levi Lilly\, Vitalis Organic Seeds) \n5:35-5:50: Ethnic crops production and marketing (Heriberto Godoy\, Frank Mangan) \n6:00: Dinner (Atkins Farm Catering) and Roundtable (Angie Maderias\, UMass Plant Diagnostic Lab and others!) \nCo-sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SARE) and USDA – National Institute for Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) \nClick here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PY65KC
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/twilight-meeting-umass-vegetable-programs-research-tour-and-pest-roundtable/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170822T151307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T151307Z
UID:24736-1505205000-1505239200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety Modernization Act course at UMASS
DESCRIPTION:September 12\, 8:30am-6:00pm  \nUMASS Amherst Campus Center \nIn  September  2017\, all food manufacturers  with  more  than  $1  million  in  annual  sales  will  be  required  to  comply  with  the  Preventive  Controls  for  Human  Food regulation  of  the  Food  Safety  Modernization  Act.  That  means  you  need  to  have  a  “qualified individual”  responsible  for  writing your  Food  Safety  Plan. \nIn  partnership  with  UMass  Food  Science\,  the  Specialty  Food  Association  (SFA)  is  offering  this  one-day  class\,  to  allow  you  to  comply  with  this  important  Federal  law. FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Qualified Individual blended course will be held at the UMass Campus Center in Amherst on September 12th. The program will be taught by Amanda  Kinchla who is a UMASS Amherst Extension  Assistant  Professor/Food  Safety  Specialist and a FSPCA  Lead  Instructor\, with training to teach  the  FDA  recognized  standardized  curriculum.  The cost is $199 with a discount for members of the national Specialty Food Association. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-modernization-act-course-at-umass/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Campus Center\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst \, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170525T162757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T162757Z
UID:23626-1505001600-1505087999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm-to-table Dinner at Crimson & Clover Farm
DESCRIPTION:Dinner to be catered by Wheelhouse Farm. \nMore details TBA. \nTickets purchased in advance TBD. \nThis is in partnership with\, and hosted by\, Grow Food Northampton.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-at-crimson-clover-farm/
LOCATION:Crimson & Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170622T183547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T183547Z
UID:24002-1504962000-1504969200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fermenting Vegetables Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how lactic acid fermentation works and make two ferments\, one pounded (like sauerkraut) and one brined (like dilly beans). Specific recipes used will vary from class to class depending on seasonally available produce. Go home with one jar of each of the ferments we make in class! \nFermenting Vegetables is part of a 3 session fermentation course. If you’re intrigued by fermentation\, but don’t know where to start\, this is the course for you! Participants are welcome to take one or all classes in the course. Save 15% when you sign up for all three! Add all three classes to your cart and use code FERMENT at checkout. \nFermenting Vegetables – sauerkraut\, kimchi\, pickles\nCultured Dairy – yogurt\, kefir\, farmer’s cheese\nProbiotic Beverages – kombucha\, water kefir\, fermented soda\nTaught by Melody\, Co-Founder of Revival \nHeld at Cultivate & Bloom \n20 Hampton Court\, Suite 160\, Northampton\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fermenting-vegetables-workshop/
LOCATION:Cultivate & Bloom\, 20 Hampton Court\, Suite 160\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170831T200448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T200448Z
UID:24828-1504954800-1504969200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Tractor Show at E. Cecchi Farms
DESCRIPTION:The Agawam Historical Association\, operators of the Agawam Historical & Fire House Museum and owners of the 1757 Thomas Smith House\, will reap the benefits of a tractor\, antique truck\, and implement show to be held on Saturday\, September 9\, from 11am-3pm. Admission is $2 per person\, with children under 12 admitted free of charge. Parking is free\, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. \nThis will be the third year of the show\, sponsored by\, and held at E. Cecchi Farms\, located at 1131 Springfield Street in Feeding Hills. The display of equipment will celebrate Agawam’s agricultural heritage and raise funds for the historical group\, with all proceeds from the show donated to the group. Last year’s show featured a wide variety of makes and vintages\, from antique garden tractors to modern day articulated tractors\, and the same is expected at this year’s show. \nOwners of all tractors\, antique trucks and agricultural equipment are invited to display their pieces. There is no cost for exhibitors. All vintages and makes are welcome; please contact David Cecchi prior to the show at 413-786-3236 or cecco@davidcecchi.com for exhibitor details. \nThe Agawam Historical Association operates the Agawam Historical & Fire House Museum in the former Fire Station No. 3 on Elm Street\, and the c. 1757 Thomas Smith House at 251 North West Street in Feeding Hills.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-tractor-show-at-e-cecchi-farms/
LOCATION:E. Cecchi Farms\, 1131 Springfield Street\, Feeding Hills\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170908T161743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170908T161858Z
UID:24889-1504947600-1504969200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Craft\, Vendor Fair and Flea Market at Bashista Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Over 30 vendors! Stop and smell the donuts and try a cider slushy. Stroll through the fruit trees while browsing a variety of crafts\, collectables\, candles and more. Pick your own apples is in full swing and will be available every day through September. No admission charge. Find more info here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/craft-vendor-fair-and-flea-market/
LOCATION:Bashista Orchards\, 160 East Street\, Southampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170908T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T205946
CREATED:20170627T153814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T153814Z
UID:24043-1504891800-1504895400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Hannah Jacobson-Hardy of Sweet Birch Herbals
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. \nSweet Birch 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-hannah-jacobson-hardy-of-sweet-birch-herbals/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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