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SUMMARY:Shared Harvest: Coming Together for Food & Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join Gardening the Community and Next Barn Over Farm for good farm food\, conversation\, dancing and bonfire! Hear about the GTC EATS! Farm Share\, a collaboration to open up healthy food access and build youth leadership in Springfield. \nLearn how you can support a more equitable food system that works for farmers and Springfield families. Come build bridges across the divides of our valley. We hope to see you there! \nAdmission is free; please rsvp here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shared-harvest-coming-together-for-food-justice/
LOCATION:Next Barn Over Farm\, 15 Lawrence Plain Rd.\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170816T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170816T210000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Agroforestry: From Global Strategies to Wright-Locke Farm
DESCRIPTION:Wright-Locke Farm’s SPEAKER SERIES \nIn the spirit of inspiring and facilitating conversation in a time where it is crucial that we stay informed about the world around us\, Wright-Locke Farm invites you to our 2017 Speaker Series. Join us monthly in our beautiful 1827 Barn for an evening of discovery and discussion. Each presentation will begin at 7:30PM and allow for a follow-up Q & A session. Our Speaker Series is free and open to the public. We kindly ask you to RSVP by emailing kkneeland@wlfarm.org so we can save you a seat. \nWorking closely with the farm this past year\, principal and head designer at AppleSeed Permaculture LLC\, Connor Stedman\, M.S.\, will unveil the newly developed Master Plan for the pasture and forest lands of the Farm and share how agroforestry can benefit farms and communities throughout New England in the years to come. \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-agroforestry-from-global-strategies-to-wright-locke-farm/
LOCATION:Wright-Locke Farm\, 78 Ridge St\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
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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 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.\n \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wednesdays-with-foodlove-at-red-fire-farm/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170327T191324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T182111Z
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SUMMARY:Art in the Orchard at Park Hill Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Art In the Orchard\, open all day from August 13 until Thanksgiving\, 2017\, is a walking sculpture trail which winds through their fruit gardens. The self-guided trail is about a half-mile long. A walk through the labyrinth adds about a quarter mile. This year’s exhibition is the fourth biennial which features all new works by sculptors as selected by their credentialed jury. \n-Please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for walking around farm fields and trails.\n-Well behaved and leashed dogs may come to the sculpture trail but please no dogs in the PYO fruit areas.\n-There is no charge for parking. \nTo clear up any confusion. You are allowed to make a voluntary donation to AiO at the trailhead. The sign suggests $5 per person or $20 per group or family. But your donation is voluntary and walking the sculpture trail is free. People who can should give more. The money is given to the artists as an honorarium and to cover their expenses.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/art-in-the-orchard-at-park-hills-orchard/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170622T183347Z
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SUMMARY:Cultured Dairy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Making dairy ferments at home is a delicious\, fun and cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet\, and make lactose more digestable. In this hands-on class you will learn how to make yogurt\, kefir & a simple fresh cheese. Taste our homemade dairy ferments during class! \nCultured Dairy 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/cultured-dairy-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:20170812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170810T163759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T163759Z
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SUMMARY:New Barn Open House and Farm Tours at Belden Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come visit Belden Farm on Saturday and tour our new robot barn\, meet the cows\, scope out the site of our new methane digester project\, and even see our goat herd. \nTours depart every thirty minutes.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-barn-open-house-and-farm-tours-at-belden-farm/
LOCATION:Luther Belden Farm\, 9 Depot Rd\, Hatfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170811T183000
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SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Jade Alicandro of Milk & Honey Herbs
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. \nMilk and Honey Herbs \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-jade-alicandro-of-milk-honey-herbs/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170811T120000
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SUMMARY:Third Annual Northeast Gathering on Domestic Fair Trade
DESCRIPTION:Friday August 11\, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon\nHampshire College\, Amherst\, Mass (room to be announced) \nAt the summer’s Free Open Meeting\, held in conjunction with the annual NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE scheduled for that weekend\, we invite activists from the Northeast Region who are engaged in projects and organizing efforts that come under the broad heading of Domestic Fair Trade to come together to share their work and ideas and to discuss possible collaboration for the immediate future. \nWho should come? \nWe welcome farm workers\, farmers\, food system workers\, processors\, manufacturers\, worker organizers\, farmer organizers\, cooperative organizers\, visionaries\, and allies. Consider attending if your work (paid or volunteer) involves fairer wages\, safer work\, fairer prices\, ethical trading\, making the food system environmentally\, economically\, and socially just\, sustainable\, and humane. \nOur mix of attendees assures a strong update of the current state of the landscape in our region; who is working with whom; who should we be inviting to join us in our work and what may be the most promising areas for collaboration moving forward. \nExtended Special Reports on: \n\nThe Agricultural Justice Project’s emerging efforts in New England;\nMigrant Justice’s campaign to support dairy farm workers in Vermont;\nFarmworker activities in upstate New York;\nThe newly-launched pilot initiative between Red Tomato\, a Northeast marketer of fresh produce\, and the Equitable Food Initiative;\nTo include yours please address Gathering’s Organizers in advance.\n\nThe all-morning meeting is free though it is listed on Friday’s Pre Conference Track. \nPre-registration appreciated\, so please contact Liz Henderson elizabethhenderson13@gmail.com or Louis Battalen louis@topoftheforest.com. \nFor details about the NOFA Summer Conference visit nofasummerconference.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/third-annual-northeast-gathering-on-domestic-fair-trade/
LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst 
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170814
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170523T155431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T131610Z
UID:23579-1502409600-1502668799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register now and be part of this annual celebration of the organic movement! \nThe NOFA Summer Conference is a three-day\, solutions-oriented celebration of the grassroots organic movement. \nGardeners\, farmers\, growers and food-lovers from across the Northeast will again share their inspiration and ideas for organic food\, farming\, health\, activism\, and beyond! \n130+ workshops and sessions on everything from soil health and food preservation to mushrooms\, bees and food activism. \nOther highlights include: \n\nChildren’s Conference\nLocal dinner celebration\nFarm tours\nExhibitors tent (open to the public)\n“Country Fair” showcasing farm and garden innovations\nContra dance and drum session\nNOFA-VT’s wood-fired mobile pizza oven!\n\nThe workshop program is now online! \nCheck out the full organic spread: nofasummerconference.org/2017program/ \nRegistration is now open for our 43rd annual conference. Register by the early bird deadline (7/25) and save!\nWork exchange and scholarship opportunities are available\, as are discounts for groups of five or more and multiple children from the same family.\nSee our FAQ for answers about registration\, accommodations and food.\nLearn more and register at nofasummerconference.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nofa-summer-conference-2/
LOCATION:Hampshire College\, Amherst 
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170711T192331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170711T192331Z
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SUMMARY:Local Beer and Cheese Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Come check out Southeastern MA’s newest and hottest brewery! Join us at Shovel Town Brewery for a fun evening. We’ll learn the proper way to taste beer and enjoy a flight of four different varieties paired with Massachusetts cheeses.   For those interested\, there will also be a walk through the production area for an informative session about how beer is made. After our tour and tasting is complete\, beer will available by the pint for an additional charge. \nWhen: Wednesday\, August 9\, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nWhere: Shovel Town Brewery\, 50 Oliver St\, Rear\, Easton\, MA 02356 \n$15 SEMAP Members\, $20 General Public \nRegister online at semaponline.org/beerandcheese \nContact Kendra Murray (508) 971-7888 or kmurray@semaponline.org for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-beer-and-cheese-tasting/
LOCATION:Shovel Town Brewery\, 50 Oliver St\, Easton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170805T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170801T153028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T153028Z
UID:24429-1501927200-1501956000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Summer Work Party at Nutwood Farm
DESCRIPTION:At last!  Our greenhouse/barn is going up! \nWith the support of all of our Barnraiser backers and friends\, we finally have a foundation in place and all the materials we need to raise the first key structure for our budding nut farm. \nMany of you have asked us whether we’d have any more work parties this year – joyfully\, the answer is yes!  We have a 32′ long x 12′ tall masonry thermal wall to build out of concrete block\, and we can’t think of a more fun thing to do with all of you.  We’ll bring the cinder blocks\, mortar and cement; you bring a shovel or wheelbarrow\, a masonry trowel if you have one\, and a buddy (your neighbor\, your mom\, whoever!)  We’ll be mixing\, hauling\, mortaring\, and building all day – the more the merrier so come join us for an hour or an afternoon: \n76 Porter Hill Rd\, Cummington \nSaturday\, August 5th\, 10AM-6PM \nWe’ll have lunch fixings and post work party libations\, potluck offerings gladly accepted.  Gloves\, shoes\, and cementable clothing recommended.  All hands all sizes are all welcome!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/summer-work-party-at-nutwood-farm/
LOCATION:Nutwood Farm\, 76 Porter Hill Rd\, Cummington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170804T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170627T151520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T153306Z
UID:24028-1501867800-1501871400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Carly Leusner of Acorn Kitchen
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. \nAcorn Kitchen \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-carly-leusner-of-acorn-kitchen/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170711T192123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170711T192123Z
UID:24134-1501434000-1501444800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Farm to Tapas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of local food\, drink\, and fun! SEMAP and TLI present our twist on the traditional farm to table dinner\, 3rd Annual Farm to Tapas. The most fun and delicious summer event on the South Coast! We’ve invited over a dozen local restaurants and caterers (all sourcing local ingredients\, of course) to prepare their own tapas station. Guests will be able to sample delicious tapas\, desserts\, and drinks from each station. Live music\, live and silent auctions\, local beer\, wine & cocktails. Open bar! \nWhen: Sunday\, July 30\, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nWhere: The Historic Home & Farm of Joseph Keith III\, 775 Horseneck Rd\, Westport\, MA 02790 \n$35 Farmers\, $95 General Admission \nRegister online at semaponline.org/farmtotapas
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-farm-to-tapas/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170730T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170720T151631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T151631Z
UID:24239-1501430400-1501444800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seymour and Wheelhouse Present: Sunday Farm Dinner with Just Roots
DESCRIPTION:Just Roots is so excited to be teaming up with our friends from the Wheelhouse food truck to present a Just Roots Sunday farm dinner! Wheelhouse is using all fresh local ingredients from Just Roots to design a beautiful menu that diners can choose from a la carte\, or as a full coursed meal! And on the beverage side\, we’ll be teaming up with the folks from Artifact Cider to make a suggested pairing menu of beer\, cider and wine. We’ll be serving food from 4-8\, come join us! \nJust Roots is an amazing non profit with a bold and beautiful mission of “Increasing access to healthy\, local food by connecting people\, land\, resources and know-how.” Find out more about their vision and projects here: \nhttp://justroots.org/ \nAnd please come support them and this event on Sunday! \nTickets not required. Info HERE.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seymour-and-wheelhouse-present-sunday-farm-dinner-with-just-roots/
LOCATION:Seymour\, the pub\, 5 Bank Row\, Greenfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170730
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170713T163123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T163123Z
UID:24152-1501286400-1501372799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:River Valley Ice Cream Ride
DESCRIPTION:Ice Cream Ride Registration is open!  \nRegister Here \nThe River Valley Ice Cream Ride blends the best of summertime fun – bikes\, gorgeous roads and ice cream.  And\, it supports Pioneer Valley organizations working to strengthen our communities\, build our agricultural economy and enhance biking in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts! \nWhether you’re a daily cyclist or only get your bike out a few times a year\, this ride has options for you.  It’s a great event to share with the whole family or with cyclists of varying abilities. One route features a scenic off-road bike path option that young families can enjoy. \nWe’re thrilled to have Bart’s Homemade as our ice cream partner for this event. Bart’s has been making delicious ice cream right here in the Connecticut River Valley since 1976.  The Bart’s truck will be on site at Unity Park and we’ll be scooping some of our favorite flavors at each rest stop. \nWhile some may disagree\, a diet of only ice cream is not the best health choice.  So\, we’ve engaged the chefs from The People’s Pint to prepare a summer-fresh lunch using the best local ingredients from valley farms and producers.  You’ll find delicious\, fresh-from-the-field foods on the table at Unity Park including another valley favorite\, Real Pickles\, our locally-delicious dill pickles. \nYou’ll also find great local sounds emanating from Unity Park with FlavaEvolution\, a truly unique jazz quartet. With just three horns and bass (no piano or drums) they are playing something altogether fresh in the Pioneer Valley\, creating a sound that crosses a chamber string ensemble with modern jazz\, 1970’s soul\, and beautiful balladry. \nAnd kids will love the face painters\, glitter tattoo artists\, balloon animals and other activities!  This is truly a family celebration of cycling\, summer and ice cream. \nThree routes to serve every cycling appetite: \n\nThe Kiddie Scoop Loop\, seven (7) miles along the Canal Side Rail Trail in beautiful Turners Falls\, MA.  See the Kiddie Scoop Loop\nThe Single Scoop Loop\, twenty five (25) miles through Connecticut River Valley towns of Montague\, Sunderland and Deerfield\, Massachusetts. See the Single Scoop Loop\nThe Double Scoop Loop\, fifty (50) miles which adds gorgeous riding in Gill and Northfield\, MA to the Single Scoop Loop above.  See the Double Scoop Loop\n\nRide Your Bike\, eat Ice Cream\, do good! \nThe River Valley Ice Cream Ride is produced to support a variety of organizations who are steadily enhancing life in the Pioneer Valley.  River’s Edge Cycling donates all profits from the ride to these and other non-profit organizations working to improving the character\, economy and nature of our local communities. \nTurners Falls Riverculture is a partnership of leaders from the arts and business communities\, committed to enhancing and promoting cultural programming in Turners Falls\, MA.  Their work includes promoting cultural events\, helping to create an attractive environment for business and residents\, and developing work and living spaces that draws creative individuals to live\, work\, and create in this charming riverside community. \nCISA has been strengthening farms and building the local food economy since 1993.  Their Be A Local Hero\, Buy Locally Grown public awareness campaign is the longest-running and most comprehensive buy local program in the United States.  Over 400 Pioneer Valley farms and related businesses benefit from the Local Hero marketing and educational efforts that build public demand for local farm products. CISA’s important work helps strengthen the financial viability of hundreds of farms who produce locally-grown foods and protect the scenic working landscape that makes the Pioneer Valley such a beautiful place to visit and ride. \nMassBike Pioneer Valley is the local chapter of the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition.  MassBike has been championing safe and accessible cycling in the Commonwealth for nearly 40 years.  Throughout its four decades\, MassBike has worked with communities across the Commonwealth to promote a bicycle-friendly environment and encourage bicycling for fun\, fitness and transportation. \nBike to Bovines! \nAlong the way\, riders will gain some insights into the importance and value of local food production here in the Valley.  And what local food is more fun than ice cream!?  We’ll visit Mt. Toby Farm in Sunderland and Upinngil Farm in Gill to meet some of the hard-working cows (and their farmers) and see some of the work that goes into producing local foods.   Throughout the Single Scoop and Double Scoop Loops\, riders will see how active\, viable agriculture helps create and protect the landscape that makes the Pioneer Valley such a pleasant place to live\, work and play. \nJoin us in the charming community of Turners Falls\, MA on Saturday\, July 29\, 2017 for this fun and delicious cycling event. We’ll gather at the Town of Montague’s scenic Unity Park along the banks of the Connecticut River. \nDouble Scoop Loop (50 miles) starts 9:00 AM \nSingle Scoop Loop (25 miles) starts 10:00 AM \nKiddie Scoop Loop (5 miles) starts 11:00 AM \nHelp Support Pioneer Valley communities\, Farms and Biking \nRegistration Fees (includes marked & supported route\, rest stops\, lunch and Unity Park Activities) \n\nDouble Scoop Loop (50 Miles)\n\nAdult 18 & over            $75\nJunior (under 18)*         $35\n\n\nSingle Scoop Loop (25 miles)\n\nAdult 18 and over          $60\nJunior (under 18)*         $30\n\n\nKiddie Scoop Loop (7 miles)\n\nAdult 18 and over          $30\nJunior (>10 and < 18)*  $15\nKiddie (under 10) **      Free\n\n\n\n*   Must be accompanied by an adult. \n** Must be accompanied by parent or guardian. \nRiver Valley Ice Cream Ride Cancellation Policy
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/river-valley-ice-cream-ride-2/
LOCATION:Unity Park\, 1st Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170728T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170627T151109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T151109Z
UID:24026-1501263000-1501266600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Speaker TBA
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. \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-speaker-tba/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170731
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170530T192623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T192623Z
UID:23718-1501113600-1501459199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:American Community Gardening Association 38th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:At Capitol Community College\, downtown Hartford\, CT\, July 27-30\, 2017. \nThe conference was last in New England 10 years ago!!\n\nThis year:\n\nLonger workshops on Thursday afternoon\nNetwork Reception at the elegant Society Room Thursday evening\nMark Winne\, national Food Policy Council consultant\, founder Hartford and Connecticut Food Policy Councils\nWorkshops covering cutting edge horticulture practices to community gardening start-up and sustainability to school/youth gardening curricula to innovative health and workplace programs\, and MORE\nFriday evening films at City Steam\nChoice of all-day Tour excursions to major community gardening and urban agriculture programs in Connecticut and Massachusetts\, including a bicycle tour option in Hartford\nSaturday evening Gala with silent auction and music\nSunday morning intensives\nNetworking\, networking\, and networking.\n\nHow Much:  $250 (members early) to $360 (non-member late) conference registration. Registration to start in May 2017.  Scholarship applications available in February. \nHotel options at Hartford Hilton\, Hartford Holiday Inn\, Residence Inn\, and Hartford Radisson\, starting at $104 plus taxes for a double room (See the “Where to Stay” tab for more information). \nEasy access via train or plane (Bradley airport). \nEarly registration ends JUNE 16. \n\nhttps://communitygarden.org/conference/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/american-community-gardening-association-38th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Capitol Community College\, 950 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170427T132530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T181934Z
UID:23327-1501063200-1501066800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Beneficial Bugs Workshop at Nasami Farm
DESCRIPTION:Tour the greenhouses at Nasami Farm to see how common pests are successfully managed with biological controls—intentionally released insects\, mites\, nematodes\, and micro-organisms—instead of pesticides. Scout for some of these beneficial bugs and their prey. Learn about the grisly fate of an aphid that encounters a predatory wasp. Bring a hand lens and sun protection. \nWednesday\, July 26\, 2017\, 10-11 a.m.\nLocation: Nasami Farm Nursery\, Whately\, MA\nProgram Code: HOR2959\nInstructor: Kate Stafford\nFee: $13 (Member) / $16 (Nonmember)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/beneficial-bugs-at-nasami-workshop/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170525T161303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T181617Z
UID:23618-1500825600-1500836400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Dinner at Szawlowski Farm/Honey Pot Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join The Food Bank for a unique open-air dining experience by the banks of the Connecticut River as you gather around a shared table with culinary experts\, local farmers and other Food Bank supporters.\nEvent Web Site: https://www.foodbankwma.org/events/farmtotable/\n \nThis family style\, multi-course dinner will be prepared by Wheelhouse Farm Truck & Catering\, featuring the day’s harvest from Honey Pot Farm\, Swazlowski Farm\, and other local growers. Enjoy an intimate evening of exceptional food with discussions highlighting volunteer opportunities available to you to make a positive impact in our community.\nThe Food Bank is proud of their longstanding relationship with area farmers\, who partner with The Food Bank to ensure that everyone has access to healthy food\, regardless of their circumstances. Last year\, one million of the ten million pounds distributed was grown right here in the Pioneer Valley by 28 local farms. \nAll proceeds from the event will benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Together\, with your support\, we can continue to cultivate these partnerships and put more fresh food on dinner tables across our region. \nSchedule \n4:00 PM – Arrive and gather.\n4:15 PM – Tour of Szawlowski Potato Farm.\n4:45 PM – Guests take their seats.\n5:00 PM – First course served and speaker.\n6:30 PM – Concludes formal part of event and guests gradually depart. \nMenu\n \nStarter Snack \n Bruscetta of summer squash and pesto with a variety of cherry tomatoes \nDrink \n Tulsi-lemon balm iced tea \nSalad \n Mixed baby greens with roasted carrots and fennel\, radish\, pumpkin seeds\, spiced yogurt dressing \nSide \n Israeli couscous with grilled summer vegetables\, feta\, lemon and herbs \n *Rice for gluten-free guests \nMain Course \n Grilled lamb kefta \n Summer vegetable risotto with pecorino and mint \nDessert \n Apple-raspberry-rhubarb crisp with vanilla ice cream \n*Please 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 call with a rescheduled date. \n\nTickets purchased in advance HERE.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-at-szawlowski-farmhoney-pot-farm/
LOCATION:Szawlowski Farm\, 108 Main St\, Hatfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170601T152228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T152228Z
UID:23755-1500814800-1500825600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Basket-weaving With Materials From the Land at Wildside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway\, MA. \nPresented by Mary Lauren Fraser \nMary\, now in her twenties\, grew up in the Valley\, and was home schooled.  An expert weaver of strong\, handsome baskets from willow\, Mary will offer hands-on instruction on basket-weaving for all levels:  materials\, design and on to the finished work of art. \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/basket-weaving-with-materials-from-the-land-at-wildside-gardens/
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:20170722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170622T183141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T183141Z
UID:23996-1500728400-1500735600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Probiotic Beverages Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you love the taste\, the health benefits\, or both\, brewing your own probiotic soft drinks at home is a fun\, delicious & cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet. This class will cover how to make kombucha\, water kefir & wild-fermented sodas at home. You will sample our homebrewed beverages and learn how to make your own\, hands-on. \nProbiotic Beverages 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
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/probiotic-beverages-workshop/
LOCATION:Cultivate & Bloom\, 20 Hampton Court\, Suite 160\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170711T191824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170711T191824Z
UID:24131-1500660000-1500667200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Play with Bay! Evening Wine Party on the Patio!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Plymouth Bay Winery for a delicious evening! Sample cranberry wine and several other varieties on the gorgeous patio overlooking Plymouth Bay. Taste turkey meatballs\, spreads\, dips\, and other snacks made with the Winery’s own wine jellies and sauces. All attendees will go home with a souvenir wine glass. \nWhen: Friday\, July 21\, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nWhere: Plymouth Bay Winery\, 114 Water St\, Plymouth\, MA 02360 \n$15 SEMAP Members\, $20 General Public \nRegister online at semaponline.org/wineparty
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/play-with-bay-evening-wine-party-on-the-patio/
LOCATION:Plymouth Bay Winery\, 114 Water St\, Plymouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170721T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170627T150855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T153152Z
UID:24024-1500658200-1500661800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Brittany Wood Nickerson of Thyme Herbal
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. \nBrittany will discuss the medicinal benefits of a handful of culinary herbs and give examples of uses from her cookbook\, Recipes from The Herbalist’s Kitchen…. The home spice shelf is richly medicinal\, containing the potential for an entire home pharmacy of food and medicine. Brittany has blended her experience with herbal medicine into her personal and professional cooking for over ten years. Learn how incorporating culinary herbs into your everyday cooking can improve the health of mind\, body\, and spirit. \nThyme Herbal \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-brittany-wood-nickerson-of-thyme-herbal/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064855
CREATED:20170706T175641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T180749Z
UID:24094-1500492600-1500498000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Series: A New England Food Vision
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. \nA New England Food Vision: \nWhat can the Northeast accomplish by 2060? \nJuly 19th at 7:30 PM (Q&A to Follow) \nMolly Anderson\, one of the authors\, joins us to speak about how New England can meet half of its food needs by the year 2060 through repurposing land\, making changes in our diets to increase health\, and increasing the number of farmers in our region. The vision is ambitious\, but feasible with organized effort to change the narrative we tell ourselves about food\, publicize the business advantages of local food\, and revitalize democracy in our region. Molly will tell us what the Food Solutions New England network is doing to bring all this about. \nMolly Anderson is the William R. Kenan\, Jr.\, Professor of Food Studies at Middlebury College in Vermont\, where she teaches about hunger\, fixing food systems\, food sovereignty\, and sustainable food systems. She collaborates on action and planning food systems at the state\, national\, regional\, and international scales. She is a member of the Network Design Team of Food Solutions New England\, which promotes the New England Food Vision. \nYou can learn more about the New England Food Vision here: \nhttp://www.foodsolutionsne.org/new-england-food-vision \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/speakers-series-a-new-england-food-vision/
LOCATION:Wright-Locke Farm\, 78 Ridge St\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170717T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064856
CREATED:20170616T153709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170616T153709Z
UID:23926-1500278400-1500285600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Adams Farm Slaughterhouse workshop
DESCRIPTION:The head meat cutter and one of the owners of Adams Farm Slaughterhouse will give a practical demonstration of how to breakdown beef\, pork\, and lamb/goat carcasses\, plus a demonstration of how hanging carcasses will vary. As they break them down they will explain how they fit into the cut sheet with practical examples: how one cut\, which may be highly priced\, will ruin two or three other cuts\, or the way that taking a cut from a smaller animal will not yield a significant enough size of meat to be saleable. They will supply written material for the participants to take with them as reference to what they should be looking at in balancing the demands of their customers with the reality of their carcass. Adams Farm will also supply all protective and sanitary clothing. \nFor more information please call 978-249-9441 and ask for Melissa Frost \nScholarships to Attend Adams Farm Slaughterhouse Workshop\nCISA has two scholarships available to Local Hero members to cover the attendance fee (an $80 value). For more information\, contact stevie@buylocalfood.org. Scholarships will be awarded based on need.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/adams-farm-slaughterhouse-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064856
CREATED:20170627T150509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T153059Z
UID:24020-1500053400-1500057000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Emma Donnelly of Blue Dragon Apothecary
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. \nBlue Dragon Apothecary \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-emma-donnelly-of-blue-dragon-apothecary/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170713T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064856
CREATED:20170601T151645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170712T163252Z
UID:23750-1499958000-1499968800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer to Farmer: Profitable Pastures
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is SOLD OUT!\n\nJoin Amy Klippenstein and Paul Lacinski of Sidehill Farm\, Eric Sheffer of Sheffer’s Grassland Dairy\, and Morgan Hartman of Black Queen Angus Farm as they share insight from years of managing pastures. Topics will include land stewardship\, forage growth\, soil fertility\, and animal health and genetics. We will discuss the ways all of these things and more affect the cost of production and improve your bottom line. Jump at the chance to learn from these Northeast farmers as well as each other. We will begin with a pasture walk of Sidehill Farm. Snacks provided. \nAbout the presenters: \nAmy Klippenstein & Paul Lacinski\, Sidehill Farm: Operating on 225 acres of certified organic pastures and hayfields\, woodlands\, and big sky\, with a herd of 80 grass-fed Normande and Jersey cows\, Sidehill Farm produces nearly 1500 gallons of yogurt per week. They have been in operation as a farm since the early 2000’s\, taking over a farm previously growing hay and potatoes in 2012. Sidehill Farm was a New England Green Pastures Outstanding Dairy Farm award winner for 2015. \nEric Sheffer\, Sheffer Grassland Dairy: Sheffer’s Grassland Dairy is a seasonal grazing farm owned and operated by Wally Sheffer and his son Eric Sheffer. They began milking cows in the spring of 2008 after Eric graduated from Cornell University. Before this time the family farm functioned as a crop growing and heifer raising facility.  The Sheffers have grown to 240 cows. They manage 250 acres of intensive grass and run an additional 350 acres of crop ground\, which is primarily made into baleage. \nMorgan Hartman\, Black Queen Angus Farm: Morgan is the managing partner of Black Angus Queen Farm in Berlin\, NY. The farm focuses on the development of a world class registered breeding stock herd under a commercially oriented\, Holistically Managed\, least-cost production paradigm. Morgan is a founding member of the annual Winter Green-Up Grazing Conference in Albany. He will present on planned and adaptive grazing with emphasis on production per unit of land area vs. production per animal. A component of this comes down to genetic selection under a given farmer’s production paradigm on THEIR farm and the inherent conditions there of; soils\, aspect\, slope\, existing vegetation\, AND above all\, Holistic Context.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-to-farmer-profitable-pastures/
LOCATION:Sidehill Farm\, 58 Forget Road\, Hawley
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064856
CREATED:20170622T203938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T203938Z
UID:24006-1499878800-1499887800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:How to Build a Healthy and Successful Food Business
DESCRIPTION:Business Planning for a Food Business: Anita Eliason\, MSBDC\nCreating a Value Added Food Product: Joanna Benoit\, WMFPC\nFood Industry Overview: Chef Bill Collins \nWednesday July 12\, 2017 \n5:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nTD Bank Conference Center\n441 Main Street\nSpringfield\, MA \nThanks to our Host and Food Sponsor\, TD Bank\, this workshop is FREE but Registration is required. \nRegister at: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/FranklinCountyCommunityDevelo/HealthyFoodBizFree.html
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-to-build-a-healthy-and-successful-food-business/
LOCATION:TD Bank Conference Center\, 441 Main St\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170711
DTSTAMP:20260427T064856
CREATED:20170613T151554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T151554Z
UID:23887-1499644800-1499731199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Class on Post-harvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:One of our best instructors\, Dr. Susan Han\, was recognized with the UMass College of Natural Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award this past May. \nDr. Han will be teaching STOCKSCH 322 – Post-harvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables ONLINE this summer.  This is a practical class that is important for anyone growing fruits and vegetables for market.  Classes start on July 10 and registration is open now. \nFor more information\, see: https://sustfoodfarm.org/online-classes/postharvest-handling/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-class-on-post-harvest-handling-of-fruits-and-vegetables/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T064856
CREATED:20170601T151837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T151837Z
UID:23752-1499605200-1499616000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Scything: A Newly-popular Practical Art at Wildside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway\, MA. \n\nPresented by Emmet Van Dreische \nEmmet owns a coppiced Christmas tree farm in Ashfield and spends the rest of the year editing scientific manuscripts\, scything people’s properties and teaching spoon carving. This year he will reprise two popular workshops\, the first on soil fertility and the second on how to use a scythe. \n\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/scything-a-newly-popular-practical-art-at-wildside-gardens/
LOCATION:Wildside Gardens\, 37 Fisher Place Road\, Conway\, MA\, 01341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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