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SUMMARY:Craft and Vendor Fair at Bashista Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Craft and Vendor Fair at Bashista Orchards \nSaturday September 7\, 2019\n9am – 4pm\nRain or Shine \nOver 40 craft/vendors plus food.\nStop and smell the donuts and try a cider slushy.\nStroll through the fruit trees while browsing.\nBalloon sculptor for the kids 11-2 and live music 1-3 pm. \nPick your own apples is in full swing and will be available every day through September. \nNo admission charge. \nBashista Orchards\n160 East Street\nSouthampton\, MA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/craft-and-vendor-fair-at-bashista-orchards/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190911T173000
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SUMMARY:Flowery Evening at Quonquont Farm
DESCRIPTION:Flowery Evenings Come and explore your artistic side while enjoying a summer evening at the Farm. Gather for drinks and light refreshments\, learn about crafting beautiful bouquets\, and tour the cutting garden.  Pick a bucket of flowers and create an arrangement to take home. Flowers\, cocktails\, light refreshments\, and supplies are included in the registration fee.  $50. \nFlowery Evening:  Early Autumn\, Wednesday September 11\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. \nRegister for workshops at our website www.quonquont.com \nWorkshops happen rain or shine \nJoin our email list for news about nature walks\, additional workshops and other events. Like us on facebook and instagram
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/flowery-evening-at-quonquont-farm/
LOCATION:Quonquont Farm\, Whately\, MA\,  
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190913T130000
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SUMMARY:Attorney General Meeting on Overtime
DESCRIPTION:“I am writing to invite you to a meeting with State Representative Natalie Blais\, The Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development’s office\, and the Attorney General’s office to discuss the implications of the recent Chang Farm ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC). The meeting will occur on Friday\, September 13th at 1pm at Nourse Farms in Whately.  \nIn March\, the SJC ruled that workers involved in on-farm “preparation for market” activities are not exempt from overtime pay while doing tasks that are considered “preparation for market”. It had been the understanding for many years that market preparation was exempt from overtime requirements. \nThis ruling has had significant implications for many farms across the Commonwealth. The Attorney General’s office is responsible for enforcing these policies. At the request of State Representative Natalie Blais\, staff has agreed to meet with local farmers to give an overview of overtime rules and regulations and will do their best to answer questions to help you to understand the application of the ruling.  The Attorney General’s office will do their best to answer questions and provide clarification on the grey areas that exist in regards to what constitutes “preparation for market” activities versus other farm tasks which are covered by the overtime exemption. \nPlease note that the purpose of this meeting is not to discuss or argue the merits or logic of the SJC ruling as the ruling is beyond the control of these offices. Rather\, this meeting is intended to help you gain a clearer understanding of the implications of the ruling and how it will be enforced. \nPlease pass this invitation on to other farmers who might have an interest. \nIf you would like to attend please RSVP by September 9th\, 2019 to lily.wallace@mahouse.gov \nAny questions\, please let me know. \nBrad Mitchell \nMA Farm Bureau \n508.481.4766
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/attorney-general-meeting-on-overtime/
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190914T170000
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Garden Farm’s annual Chilifest 
DESCRIPTION:The Valley’s hottest farm festival is back! Kitchen Garden Farm’s annual Chilifest is a celebration of hot peppers and all things spicy on Saturday\, Sept. 14 and Sunday\, Sept. 15 from noon-5pm at Mike’s Maze in Sunderland. Enjoy great live music\, local brews\, and spicy food all weekend long! Try some of the world’s hottest peppers grown right here in Sunderland. Taste and vote in the Chili Cook-Off Saturday and Hot Sauce Competition Sunday\, and check out the new Hot Sauce Alley featuring local hot sauce makers. Plus\, chef demos and seed saving workshops\, DIY pickles and button making\, chili crowns and pepper pops\, and fun for all ages. Tickets and the full schedule of events at kitchengardenfarm.com/chilifest.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/kitchen-garden-farms-annual-chilifest/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190915T170000
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Garden Farm’s annual Chilifest 
DESCRIPTION:The Valley’s hottest farm festival is back! Kitchen Garden Farm’s annual Chilifest is a celebration of hot peppers and all things spicy on Saturday\, Sept. 14 and Sunday\, Sept. 15 from noon-5pm at Mike’s Maze in Sunderland. Enjoy great live music\, local brews\, and spicy food all weekend long! Try some of the world’s hottest peppers grown right here in Sunderland. Taste and vote in the Chili Cook-Off Saturday and Hot Sauce Competition Sunday\, and check out the new Hot Sauce Alley featuring local hot sauce makers. Plus\, chef demos and seed saving workshops\, DIY pickles and button making\, chili crowns and pepper pops\, and fun for all ages. Tickets and the full schedule of events at kitchengardenfarm.com/chilifest.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/kitchen-garden-farms-annual-chilifest-2/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190916T200000
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SUMMARY:Diemand Farm Smokehouse Dinners
DESCRIPTION:From June through September on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6pm\, visit Diemand Farm for chicken\, brisket and turkey legs as well as smoked baby back ribs and Pekarski’s sausage. Each meal comes with an entree\, your choice of two sides\, cornbread\, watermelon\, and a drink. Items are also available a la carte. Reservations can be made online or by calling (978) 544-3806. It is strongly recommend to make a reservation as food and seating are limited. Walk-ins are welcome\, however you are not guaranteed the entree of your choice. There will be a total of seven Smokehouse Dinners this year.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/diemand-farm-smokehouse-dinners-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190919T210000
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SUMMARY:CISA's Fall Harvest Celebration: SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:A local harvest celebration to benefit CISA\nUpdate: CISA’s Fall Harvest Celebration is now sold out! If you’d like to be added to the waitlist\, please email jennifer@buylocalfood.org (and include the number of seats). \nJoin us on Thursday\, September 19\, 2019 in celebrating the diversity and bounty of local food with a wide variety of small plates and featured dishes made almost entirely with ingredients from Local Hero farms. We offer an open bar with wine\, beer\, and other beverages. Catering provided by Wheelhouse. Music by New City Five. The event will be held at Valley View Farm\, in Haydenville. \nClick here to purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/celebrate/
LOCATION:Valley View Farm\, 16 Walpole Road\, Haydenville\, MA\, 01039\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190922T170000
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SUMMARY:Explore Farming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore Farming Workshop\nSunday\, September 22 from 10:00am – 12:00pm\nNew Entry Farmer Training Center: 733 Cabot Street\, Moraine Farm\, Beverly\, MA \nThis free two hour workshop includes activities and presentations to bring your interest in farming to the next level. \nYou will learn about local food systems\, what it means to be a farmer in New England\, and the next steps you can take toward starting your own farm business. \nThe workshop will also include a presentation on New Entry’s courses and services and a tour of the incubator farm! \nTo register click here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/explore-farming-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190924T203000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Get the most out of your farm's POS system 
DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmstand and store managers! Get expert advice from presenter Erin Pirro of Farm Credit East on how to use your point-of-sale system to make better business decisions for your farm. A well designed point-of-sale system is key to farm profitability\, yet few farms come close to maximizing the potential of their point-of-sale systems. Taking time to choose the right system and set it up well can pay off many times over in the long run. Learn how to use your point-of-sale system most effectively to stay on top of sales trends\, look at margins\, track your inventory\, and increase farm profitability. Dinner will be provided. The cost is $12 per person for Local Hero members and $15 for non-members. Register below\, or contact Kristen Wilmer at 413-665-7100\, ext. 12 with any questions.\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChoose Attendance Option\n\n\nLH Non-Member $15.00 USDLH Member $12.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name of attendee:\n\n\n\n\n\nEnter farm/business name:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-get-the-most-out-of-your-farms-pos-system/
LOCATION:Polish American Citizens Club\, 46 South Main Street\, South Deerfield\, 01373
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190928T130000
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CREATED:20190528T143327Z
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SUMMARY:Easthampton Market Flavors of Fall
DESCRIPTION:The Easthampton farmers & makers market will be celebrating the flavors of fall with fresh apples\, cider\, pumpkins\, and late season corn!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/easthampton-market-flavors-of-fall/
LOCATION:Easthampton farmers and makers market\, 50 Payson Ave\, Easthampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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