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SUMMARY:Spice Rack Medicine Winter Class Series
DESCRIPTION:This 3-class series dives into the rich subject of Kitchen Medicine\, demystifying herbalism and bringing it into the kitchen and home\, where it belongs! \nTOPICS INCLUDE:\n-medicinal properties of the culinary herbs\n-food and herbal energetics\n-food as medicine\n-medicinal mushrooms\n-cooking with the tonic herbs\n-medicinal soups and broths\n-remineralizing\n-harmonizing with the seasons\n-healing the gut\n-medicine-making\, and more! \nJan 14th\, Feb 11th\, March 11th \n10am-4pm \nat Blue Dragon Apothecary in Greenfield \n*Class size is limited. Register now to hold your place in class! \nTuition: sliding scale $180-$225 (includes course packet and herbs or cooking/medicine-making) \nLearn more and register here! \nKind Words: \n“Your class was a direct way to bring me into a feeling of abundance! What we learned in class has taught me to use all the same herbs that have been in my pantry all along in a way that is more artful\, intentional and potent. ” \n“I honestly wasn’t sure this class would be interesting to me\, because I do cook with a lot of spices and sometimes grow weary of the generalized “this is how to cook your foods correctly” diatribe some instructors give. But you are a great teacher! This class was perfect; it was much more about delving into the stories of the spices and herbs\, and learning about them in a broader context of health\, healing\, cooking\, nourishment\, and tradition. I was super excited for class each week and never looked at the clock. You have an awesome ability to share a huge amount of info in a way that is easy and fun for me to remember and learn. My relationship with these herbs and spices grew so much that it doesn’t feel like a chore to cook more with them\, but a delight! I love remembering some little parts of their story as I cook. They are so friendly to me now!”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spice-rack-medicine-winter-class-series/
LOCATION:Blue Dragon Apothecary\, 158 Main Street\, Suite 10\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180204
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SUMMARY:The Food Project's Winter Institute
DESCRIPTION:Want to Learn About Youth Development and Sustainable Agriculture? \nLearn\, grow\, and connect with your peers from across the country and the world at The Food Project’s Winter Institute from February 1 to 3\, 2018. \nThe Food Project’s three-day Winter Institute is packed with activities\, workshops\, and engaging conversation that will teach you about youth development\, sustainable urban and suburban agriculture models\, food and social justice initiatives\, and how to build more food secure communities. \nThe Winter Institute fills up quickly. Sign up today to secure your spot! \nLearn \n\nThe foundations of youth leader development in the context of farming\, social justice and food access initiatives\nSummer season planning and youth crew design\nHow to build a year-round tiered youth leader development structure to support your work\nWhat it takes to run dynamic farm operations with high school youth\n\nGrow \n\nInspire and support others to create change in their own communities\nWork alongside youth and hear about their work\n\nConnect \n\nIn-depth conversations with The Food Project staff\nEnjoy engaged conversations with Dirt Crew and Root Crew youth\nInteract with and learn from Institute peers\nNetwork with others interested in youth-led sustainable\, local agriculture\n\nCost: $450. Click for more information and to register! \nQuestions? Contact Cindy Davenport via email at institute@thefoodproject.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-food-projects-winter-institute/
LOCATION:The Food Project\, Greater Boston Area\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20151223T193358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T160223Z
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SUMMARY:Greenfield Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market on February 3 at the Four Corners School for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos\, activities for kids\, music\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you monthly at this market. Come on out and bring a friend! \nWorkshops\nAll Day: Upcycle Your T-Shirts! with Jess Rigollaud \n10am: Cultivating Mushrooms at Home with Paul Lagreze of New England Wild Edibles \n11am: Seed Saving and Heirloom Vegetables with Danny Botkin of Laughing Dog Farm \n12pm: Make Your Own Ghee with Hannah Jacobson-Hardy of Full Moon Ghee \nCISA is also organizing a special Winter Fare day at the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10. All Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greenfield-winter-fare/
LOCATION:Four Corners School\, 21 Ferrante Avenue\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20171213T181609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T181609Z
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SUMMARY:Cheesemaking at Home
DESCRIPTION:Make a simple cheese in your own kitchen. Learn of the  equipment\, supplies\, and basic techniques used in making most types of cheese. Participants will learn to make 2-3 types of cheese\, including fresh mozzarella from start to finish. Then take home instructions and a set of ingredients to make a batch or two at home. This workshop is for beginners\, and participants will learn by doing. Space is limited. Members: $25 Non-members: $35.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cheesemaking-at-home/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20180109T210342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T220108Z
UID:26324-1517907600-1517936400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule are invited to attend this course. This course is one way to satisfy the Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’ \nInstructors Lisa McKeag of UMass Extension and Michael Botelho of the MDAR Commonwealth Quality Program will discuss produce safety best practices\, key parts of the Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and how these requirements will be enforced in MA through MDAR’s Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP). There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nRegistration costs $40\, which includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value)\, a certificate of course attendance from AFDO ($35 value)\, a certificate of attendance from UMass/MDAR\, and lunch and refreshments. This course is co-sponsored by UMass Extension\, MDAR\, and CISA. \nWhat to expect:\n \nParticipants will learn about Good Agricultural Practices\, Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and how to develop a farm food safety plan. The following topics will be covered: \n\nIntroduction to produce safety\nWorker health\, hygiene\, and training\nSoil amendments\nWildlife\, domesticated animals\, and land use\nAgricultural water (used both in production and postharvest)\nPostharvest handling and sanitation\nHow to develop a farm food safety plan\n\nAfter attending the entire course and submitting the appropriate paperwork to instructors\, participants will receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials that verifies they have completed the training course. \n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Lisa McKeag at 413-577-3976.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/psatraining/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holoyke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20171213T181915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T181915Z
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SUMMARY:Herbal Extractions: Making Herbal-Infused Oils\, Vinegars and Tinctures
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on exploration of the world of herbal extractions. Straddle the line between food and medicine. We will learn to make three categories of herbal extractions: infused oils\, infused vinegars\, and tinctures. The class will make a spiced bitters tincture that will serve as both a health-supporting digestive aid and a warming remedy for a cold winter’s day. Supplies Fee $20 Members: $15; Non-Members: $25.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/herbal-extractions-making-herbal-infused-oils-vinegars-and-tinctures/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20180124T230418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T230418Z
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SUMMARY:Leah Penniman from Soul Fire Farm
DESCRIPTION:Leah Penniman from Soul Fire Farm is a woman of color\, educator\, farmer\, writer and food justice activist. She will speak about the intersection of Black Lives Matter and food justice\, land and food as tools to end mass incarceration\, and how gender influences this dynamic. \nFind more information here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/leah-penniman-from-soul-fire-farm/
LOCATION:Amherst College\, 100 Boltwood Ave\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20171204T171757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T185417Z
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SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Developing Farm SOPs and Training Staff
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with MDAR and UMass we will go over how to create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and how to train your staff as it relates to Food Safety and the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Gary Gemme of Harvest Farm of Whately will talk about some of his methods for staff training and management. \nLocation: Harvest Farm of Whately\, 125 Long Plain Rd.\, South Deerfield\nPresenter: Lisa McKeag – UMass Extension\, Michael Botelho and Alexandra Hachem – MDAR\, Gary Gemme – Harvest Farm of Whately \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nFebruary 9: LH Member $15.00 USDFeburary 9: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \nSnow Date: February 23 \n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-developing-farm-sops-and-training-staff/
LOCATION:125 Long Plain Rd.\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 125 Long Plain Rd.\, South Deerfield\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20151223T192825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T222854Z
UID:17563-1518256800-1518271200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Amherst Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA at the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10 for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos\, activities for kids\, music\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you weekly at this market. \nWorkshops\nAll Day: Sam Coates of Backyard Bread\nBread and pizza samples\, and dough-making and pizza-making demos \nAll Day: Ed Rutledge of the Center for EcoTechnology\nUpcycling craft workshop—making old cabinet doors into home chalkboards \n11am: Matt Kushi of the North Hadley Chili Pepper Company\nGrowing\, and cooking with\, local chili peppers \n12pm: Willie Crosby from Fungi Ally\nGrowing mushrooms at home \nAll Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/amherst-winter-fare/
LOCATION:Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market\, Hampshire Mall\, 367 Russell St\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20171204T172934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T212956Z
UID:25995-1518537600-1518548400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Agriculture Labor Laws
DESCRIPTION:We will cover federal and state labor laws\, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. CLF’s Legal Services Food Hub will present resources for understanding how to comply with regulations\, as well as how laws protect both workers and farm owners. \nLocation: Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave.\, Holyoke\nPresenter: Attorney John S. Gannon\, Skoley Abbott – Springfield\, MA\,  Conservation Law Foundation\, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nFebruary 13: LH Member $15.00 USDFebruary 13: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSnow Date: March 14 \n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-agriculture-labor-laws/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holoyke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20180215T231920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T231920Z
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SUMMARY:Hunger Forum with Congressman Jim McGovern
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franklin County Young Professionals for a panel discussion to bring awareness to food insecurity in Franklin County. Hear from Congressman Jim McGovern about his work to fight hunger on a federal level as well local leaders that are working every day\, right here\, to ensure food equality for all. \nThis discussion is for and open to the community. \nHear about the proactive work being done from the Community Meals Program\, The Coalition to End Hunger\, Lifepath and Center for Self Reliance Food Pantries. \nPanelists include: \nCongressman Jim McGovern\nAndrea Leibson – Executive Director\, Franklin County Community Meals Program\nJustin Costa – Program Coordinator – Center for Self Reliance Food Pantries/ Franklin County Hunger Task Force\nRoseann Martoccia – Executive Director – Lifepath (Meals on Wheels Program)\nMonte Belmonte – WRSI\, Coalition to End Hunger\, President of the Shea Theater and leader of Monte’s March.\n \nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hunger-forum-with-congressman-jim-mcgovern/
LOCATION:Shea Theater\, 71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20171213T182406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T182406Z
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SUMMARY:Responsible Backyard Beekeeping Series: Increasing Your Hives without Buying Bees
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sustainably increase the size of your apiary using your own bees without buying more packages or nucs. Some beekeeping experience is recommended. Following this class\, participants are welcome to stay to meet and discuss beekeeping with others. Light refreshments will be provided. Members: $5 Non-members: $10
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URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/responsible-backyard-beekeeping-series-increasing-your-hives-without-buying-bees/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, Route 102 and 183\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20180215T223629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T223629Z
UID:26651-1519466400-1519473600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Aggie Seminar: Pruning Grapes
DESCRIPTION:Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste\, are winter hardy\, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to correctly prune them.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning and training grapes in order to produce a bountiful crop. We’ll learn about tool maintenance and sharpening\, too.  Bring your own tools or use ours. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions. \nFee: $35. To register\, go to: UMassGarden.com. or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York\, UMass\, 101 French Hall\, Amherst\, MA 1003-9294 \nTo view the full schedule\, go to: UMassGarden.com \nSponsored by: Nourse Farms and OESCO\,Inc..
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-aggie-seminar-pruning-grapes/
LOCATION:UMass Cold Spring Orchard\, 391 Sabin St\, Belchertown
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20180215T220232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T220232Z
UID:26634-1519470000-1519477200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grow Food Northampton Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:On February 24th\, Grow Food Northampton is hosting their 4th annual Seed Swap! The Seed Swap is co-sponsored by Nuestras Raices\, Northampton Winter Farmers Market\, and the Hilltown Seed Saving Network. The Swap will be held at the Northampton Senior Center located on 67 Conz Street in Northampton. Please check out this Facebook event page to learn more and RSVP (but you can come without an RSVP). \nAll are welcomed – you do not need to bring any seeds to participate! \nCome and share the seeds you saved from your garden or have purchased and don’t need.  Pick out seeds for your garden and attend workshops on basic seed saving\, plant breeding\, and indigenous seed saving. Meet other community members that are passionate about gardening and the local food system. \nSuggested minimum donation $5\, cash or check. \nSCHEDULE:\n10:00am to 11:00am – Drop off Seeds at the Seed Swap \n11:00am to 1:00pm – Seed Swap  \nWORKSHOPS:\n10:00am to 11:00am – Intro to Seed Saving with Daniel Botkin of Laughing Dog Farm. Gill\,MA \n11:30am to 12:30pm – Indigenous Seed Keeping with Liz Charlebois\, Abenaki basketmaker and agriculturalist \n11:30am to 12:30pm – Seed Breeding with Tevis Roberston-Goldberg of Crabapple Farm \nKIDS PROGRAM:\n11:00am to 1:00pm – Seed Paper Making. Join Heather Smokler\, our Youth Education Coordinator\, in making homemade recycled paper with seeds that you can take home and plant in your garden! \nThose wishing to drop off seeds before the event can do so on Saturdays at the Northampton Winter Farmers Market at Northampton Senior Services\, 67 Conz Street\, between 9am and 2pm. Please label them with variety names\, collection date\, and information on whether they are open-pollinated or hybrids. \nThank you to River Valley Co-op\,  Amherst Nurseries\, and Bear Path Compost for being Leading “Heirloom” sponsors for this event!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grow-food-northampton-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20180110T182442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T182442Z
UID:26336-1519549200-1519578000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:SEMAP 2018 Ag & Food Conference
DESCRIPTION:**This event is presented by the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) and is focused on Bristol\, Plymouth\, and Norfolk counties.** \nMore details about SEMAP’s 2018 conference coming soon\, check back for updates!\nWhether you’re a professional farmer\, a backyard gardener\, or just curious about locally grown food\, this is the event for you! Each year\, the lineup includes workshops for the general public as well as info-packed sessions for farmers and gardeners of all experience levels. \nRegistration includes a locally-sourced lunch and at the Resource Fair you’ll learn about local organizations and businesses that provide services and products to help you grow\, whether you’ve got a hundred acres or a couple of window boxes. \nSNAP Resource Workshop & Retailer Sign-up – Day long Drop-in\, 9:00 am – 5: 00 pm\nConcerned that accepting HIP benefits will be a long and complicated process? SEMAP will be offering a drop-in information session where you can get your farm\, farm stand or farmers market authorized for the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)\, SNAP (formerly food stamps)\, and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day! USDA staff will be on site to walk you through the process and assist with your application. Find out about wireless equipment options to process HIP/SNAP payments (as well as credit/debit) and learn about other resources available.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/semap-2018-ag-food-conference/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20171204T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T194612Z
UID:25997-1519747200-1519758000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Farmer to Farmer
DESCRIPTION:Join farmers from across the Northeast as we talk about experiences\, successes and challenges in our relationships as managers and people in the broader community of food and agriculture. We will also talk with each other about the future of farmers as managers\, workers\, leaders\, activists\, and family members. \nFarmer Guests: \nBen Dana and Danielle Allen – Root 5 Farm\, Fairlee VT\nAl and Nancy Rose – Red Apple Farm\, Phillipston MA\nJody Bolluyt – Roxbury Farm\, Kinderhook NY \nLocation: World War II Club\, 50 Conz. St. Northampton  \n  \nPrice is slightly less than other Winter Workshops:  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\n1 Attendee: February 27 $10.00 USD2 Attendee: Feburary 27: $15.00 USD3 Attendee: February 27 $20.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAbout the Farms:\nRed Apple Farm:  \nRed Apple Farm is a 4th generation farm established in 1912.  Although once a predominantly apple wholesale operation it is now a diversified direct-marketing farm operation.  The farm grows over 50 varieties of apples\, peaches\, pears\, blueberries\, raspberries\, pumpkins\, and potatoes.  The farm produces and makes a wide assortment of products year-round that include cider donuts\, fudge\, apple crisp\, fresh cider\, etc.  The farm operates and manages four retail locations.  The farm hosts several major events and festivals throughout the year and operates a function barn for private events and farm weddings. \n\nRed Apple Farm is proud to employ 100% local employees.  Many of the employees have family who have been part of the farm for several generations.  In the peak Fall season the farm employs over 100 folks.  The stall at the Boston Public Market has staff of approximately 20 folks while the farm staff at Wachusett Mountain is close to 40.  The farm has a team of 8 year-round managers overseeing different aspect of the operations.  Nancy and Al\, the current generation\, have four kids and live and work full time at the farm.\n\nRoot 5 Farm: \n\nRoot 5 Farm is located in Fairlee\, Vermont. We grow 8 acres of certified organic vegetables and we hire 5 full time employees from March to December. We grow for 175 CSA members\, 2 local grocery stores\, 6 restaurants\, and 2 farmers markets. One of our strategies to maintain happy\, healthy employees is to avoid huge spikes in the workload\, which is a burden on workers and causes burnout. We focus on careful crop planning and season extension so we can spread out the workload and provide consistent work for our employees for 10 months of the year.\n\nRoxbury Farm: \n\nRoxbury Farm is a community supported farm; a partnership between the farmers and the customers.  Through this partnership we can work together to create a food system that works for everyone.   Our customers know where their food comes from and who grows their food.  They have a direct relationship with the farmers and the land.  Our customers trust us to farm in a regenerative way and to produce the freshest and highest quality food possible at a fair price. \nWe have a guaranteed market for our products and we receive a fair price.  This allows us to pay better wages to people working on the farm\, use regenerative farming practices\, raise our livestock humanely\, and to share our farming knowledge with other farmers.  We want our farm to be here for our customers for generations to come. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on -ne consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-farmer-to-farmer/
LOCATION:World War II Club\, 50 Conz Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T193924
CREATED:20180215T230139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T230139Z
UID:26654-1519839000-1519846200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Get to Know the Springfield Food Policy Council
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Springfield Food Policy Council here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/get-to-know-the-springfield-food-policy-council/
LOCATION:Springfield Central Library\, 220 State Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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