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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Forgotten Farms
DESCRIPTION:Forgotten Farms screening at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge \nNew England has lost over 10\,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years; fewer than 2\,000 farms remain. Collectively\, they tend 1.2 million acres of farmland and produce almost all of the milk consumed in New England. In our enthusiasm for the new food movement\, we often overlook the farmers at the foundation of the regional agricultural economy. Only 100 years ago\, New England produced most of its own food on 16 million acres of farmland. Climate change will demand that more of our food is grown closer to where we live. As we strive to revive local production\, we have much to learn from dairy farmers who have been managing most of the farmland and sustaining the farm economy all along. Through conversations with farmers and policy experts\, the film reconsiders the role of these vital but forgotten farmers. \nForgotten Farms gives us a glimpse into the past and a vision for a future regional food system. The documentary shows the cultural divide between the new food movement and traditional farming\, highlighting the need to examine differences\, develop mutual understanding\, and find common ground. A truly sustainable local food system that benefits everyone will rely on all of our farmers. \nFind more info about this screening here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-screening-forgotten-farms/
LOCATION:The Brattle Theater\, 40 Brattle Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180807T190000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Habitat Conservation for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Hampden Hampshire Conservation District invites area farmers to a Twilight Tour at Astarte Farm in Hadley as we discuss ‘Pollinator Habitat Conservation for Crop Producers’. Join Emily May\, a Xerces Society biologist\, as she speaks about mitigating pesticide risk to pollinators in crop systems; and certified organic producers Jim\, Dan and Annalise from Astarte as they share their success increasing Pollinator and beneficial insect habitat while we walk and talk while touring the farm. \nMichelle Cozine from NRCS will also be on hand to discuss the conservation practices installed at Astarte and the resource concerns they addressed\, including increasing crop yield and reducing pest management. This workshop is aimed at Western MA crop producers but all are welcome. Hope to see you there! \nRSVP to Hampden Hampshire Conservation District at 413trees@gmail.com or 413-923-3238. This event is sponsored by the Hampden Hampshire Conservation District which provides technical assistance to landowners for conservation planning and financial assistance through the USDA NRCS.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pollinator-habitat-conservation-for-crop-producers/
LOCATION:Astarte Farm\, 123 West Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180809T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T133858
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UID:27680-1533826800-1533837600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Food Safety on Farms Open to Visitors
DESCRIPTION:FSMA…GAPs…CAPS…OMG! Need help navigating the maze of food safety regulations? This workshop is for farms open to visitors that sell or serve food and agricultural service providers who support them. Learn which regulations matter for farms of all types and sizes\, and meet the experts you can call on when you have questions. A tour of Cedar Circle Farm’s food safety systems will demonstrate best practices for produce and prepared foods in the farmstand\, PYO fields\, kitchen\, and cafe. \nThis workshop is hosted by University of Vermont Extension\, the Vermont Farm to Plate Network\, and the Farm-Based Education Network in collaboration with NOFA-VT\, the Vermont Agency of Ag\, and the Vermont Farm Bureau. \nSchedule\n3:00 Food Safety Panel\n4:00 Tour of farm stand\, PYO\, cafe\, and kitchen.\n5:30 Legislative updates\, closing remarks and evaluation\n6:00 Refreshments from Cedar Circle Farm \nRegistration will open June 15 at http://go.uvm.edu/agritourism2017\nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Becky Bartlett at 802-257-7967 or 800-278-5480 by Thursday\, July 19\, 2018 so we may assist you.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-on-farms-open-to-visitors/
LOCATION:Cedar Circle Farm\, 225 Pavillion Rd\, East Thetford\, MA\, 05043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180813
DTSTAMP:20260519T133858
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SUMMARY:The Annual Grow Show - You Grow it and We Show It
DESCRIPTION:Backyard gardeners are the celebrity growers at The Grow Show\, where their summer harvest and floral designs are spotlighted in this upbeat\, judged event featuring nearly 80 horticulture classes in divisions including annuals\, perennials\, biennials\, vegetables\, fruits and berries\, container grown plants and dish gardens\, among others. Interested in entering the Grow Show? Download pdfs and access online pre-registration forms on our web site. Free with Garden admission.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-annual-grow-show-you-grow-it-and-we-show-it/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180811T140000
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SUMMARY:Native Botanical Cyanotype Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, participants will explore the history and methodology of botanical cyanotype prints and create our own. Cyanotypes are an early photographic process using light-sensitive materials and sunlight to create unique and striking ‘blue prints’ or ‘sun prints.’ The process lends itself beautifully to the documentation of botanical specimens\, both scientifically and artistically.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/native-botanical-cyanotype-print-workshop/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180814T203000
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SUMMARY:Hampshire-Franklin-Worcester Senate Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to join the candidates for a series of open discussion focusing on our region’s food insecurity and its underlying causes. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the candidates and learn how they intend to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. \nHampshire-Franklin-Worcester Senate Candidates Forum \nTuesday\, August 14\, 2018\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\nShea Theater Arts Center\n71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\nThis event is FREE to the public. \nCo-sponsored by The Food Bank of Western MA\, the Franklin County Resource Network Public Policy Task Force\, the League of Women Voters of Franklin County – MAL Unit\, and CISA\nModerated by: State Representative Paul Mark \nCandidates:\nJo Comerford for State Senate\, Northampton\nSteven Connor\, Northampton\nChelsea Sunday Kline candidate for State Senate\, Northampton\nRyan O’Donnell\, Northampton \n3 of 3 events in this series. More info: https://www.foodbankwma.org/candidate-forum-series-food-justice-health-equity/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampshire-franklin-worcester-senate-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:Shea Theater\, 71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180816T190000
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SUMMARY:UMass Extension Vegetable Program Research Tour and Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Thursday\, August 16\, 2018 – 4:00pm to 7:00pm\n\n\nEvent location: UMass Crop and Animal Research and Education Farm\n\n\n\n\nThis event was originally scheduled for Tuesday 8/14 but has been postponed to Thursday\, August 16 due to rain. \nFeaturing presentations on the following research topics: \n\nCucurbit downy mildew resistance in cucumbers – Sue Scheufele\nPollinator protection in butternut squash – Sue Scheufele\nMulches for flea beetle control in brassicas – Sue Scheufele\nNatural predators of cabbage aphid – Sue Scheufele\nCorn genetics – Madelaine Bartlett\nOrganic fertilizer effect on yield\, soil nitrate leaching\, and nitrate content in lettuce varieties – Omid Zandvakili\nFusarium wilt of basil – Kelly Allen\nBee size and disease transmission – Lynn Adler\nState incentives for solar photovoltaic arrays on farms – Zara Dowling & River Strong\n\nResearch presentations will be followed by dinner and a roundtable discussion. \n1.5 pesticide credits are available for this event. \nClick here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X3JYR55 (link is external) \nClick here to request special accommodations for this event. \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name:\n\nGenevieve Higgins\n\n\n\nContact’s phone:\n\n413-577-3976\n\n\n\nContact’s email:\n\nghiggins@umass.edu (link sends e-mail)\n\n\n\n       
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-extension-vegetable-program-research-tour-and-round-table/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T133858
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UID:27968-1534496400-1534507200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nutrition's Role in Sustainable Livestock Production Practices
DESCRIPTION:A workshop series for agricultural service providers and farmers on nutrition and its direct link to the health and well-being of animals \nTopics: Pasture walk that shows pasture rotation to control/reduce parasite activity in sheep and goats\, discussion and demonstration of the fecal methods employed to test animals for parasitic activity\, FAMACHA scoring\, Body Condition Scoring goats
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nutritions-role-in-sustainable-livestock-production-practices/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Hadley Farm\, 11 North Maple STreet\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T133858
CREATED:20180724T172234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T172234Z
UID:28087-1534525200-1534536000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Front Porch Jam at Simple Gifts Farm
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends\, and your favorite instrument\, and hang with Simple Gifts Farm\, as they jam into the evening\, every third Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.  Local musicians will lead the jam. We’ll be serving up their own meats & seasonal grilled vegetables. BYOB! \nScheduled Jams: \nAug. 17: CSA member and fiddler\, Laura Quayle\, & Ted Soulos\, flautist and teacher at Wildwood Elementary\, will lead a Celtic style Jam. \nSept. 21 \nClick here for updates on upcoming jams
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/front-porch-jam-at-simple-gifts-farm/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm\, 1089 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T133858
CREATED:20180723T194034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T194034Z
UID:28056-1534789800-1534797000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Hampshire Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to join the candidates for a series of open discussion focusing on our region’s food insecurity and its underlying causes. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the candidates and learn how they intend to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. \n3rd Hampshire Candidates Forum\nMonday\, August 20\, 2018\n6:30-8:30 PM\nBangs Community Center\, 70 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst \nModerated by: Keith P. Barnicle\, District Representative for Congressman Jim McGovern \nCo-sponsored by CISA and The Food Bank of Western MA \nCandidates:\nMindy Domb for MA State Representative\, 3rd Hampshire District\, Amherst\nEric Nakajima\, Amherst\nSolomon Goldstein-Rose\, Amherst
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-hampshire-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Bangs Community Center\, 4 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T133858
CREATED:20180820T163425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T163425Z
UID:28249-1535191200-1535202000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Floral Design Certificate Class
DESCRIPTION:5-class Session \nSat. August 25th – Sat. September Sept. 29 \nIn this 5 week intensive\, students will learn how to use a wide variety of techniques and materials to create their own gorgeous original arrangements. Perfect training for aspiring floral designers\, anyone wanting to pull off your own wedding or special event with skill and confidence\, or a gardener/artist just wanting to have fun. Topics covered will be table arrangements (foam\, frog\, and free form)\, boutonierres\, corsages\, weaving garlands\, wreaths\, and crowns\, and working with  exotic material. Also covered will be the business of professional floral design and growing cut flowers in the farm or garden. \nAll materials provided and each student will bring home their creations. All materials provided\, bring your favorite pair of shears. \nPre-registration required \nContact: (413) 625-9446 or lilianjackman@gmail.com \nCost $520: includes all materials
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/floral-design-certificate-class/
LOCATION:Wilder Hill Gardens\, 351 South Shirkshire Road\, Conway
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T133858
CREATED:20180405T144103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T144103Z
UID:27018-1535277600-1535295600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Seed saving brings tremendous benefits to the willing gardener. Learn how seeds develop\, stay dormant\, and germinate. This hands-on workshop covers harvesting\, cleaning\, and storing a wide spectrum of native seeds. Spend time in the field observing and collecting seeds\, then practice cleaning. Take your work home with you. Bring a lunch and dress appropriately for the field.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/seed-saving/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T133858
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SUMMARY:Twilight Meeting: Reduced Tillage and Transplanters for Vegetable Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Tuesday\, August 28\, 2018 – 4:00pm to 7:00pm\n\n\nEvent location: Ward’s Berry Farm\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\nFarmer Jim Ward and his reduced till vegetable cropping systems\, which he has practiced for over 10 years with the help of an Unverferth Deep Zone Tiller\nDavidian Farm’s two-row Monosem vacuum precision planter mounted with Dawn Biologic roller crimpers (first ones in the state!)\nthe UMass Research Farm’s grain drill and roller crimper\nand Brookdale Fruit Farm’s new line of no-till transplanters from Checchi-Magli.\nThere will also be demonstrations on Soil Health with Maggie Payne\, Soil Scientist at NRCS.\n\nClick here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XF8JQYD (link is external) \nClick here to request special accommodations for this event. \n\n\n\n\nContact’s name:\n\nKatie Campbell-Nelson\n\n\n\nContact’s phone:\n\n4135451051\n\n\n\nContact’s email:\n\nkcampbel@umass.edu (link sends e-mail)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/twilight-meeting-reduced-tillage-and-transplanters-for-vegetable-farmers/
LOCATION:Wards Berry Farm\, 614 S. Main Street\, Sharon\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T133858
CREATED:20180820T151710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T151710Z
UID:28245-1535479200-1535486400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Fermenting\, Pickling and Cheesemaking
DESCRIPTION:Free ~ Suggested Donation $5 \nEnjoy tasty snacks! \nJoin avid permaculture gardener and fanatical food fermenter Danny Botkin (of Laughing Dog Farm in Gill) for a whirlwind primer on harnessing Nature’s own micro-flora to make and preserve raw goat’s cheese\, pickles\, kefir and more. \nQuestions email: nsagcommission@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/intro-to-fermenting-pickling-and-cheesemaking/
LOCATION:New Salem Library\, 23 South Main Street\, New Salem\, MA\, 01355
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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