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Josh Trought on Air on WGDR with Alan LePage
March 8th 6-9 am
Keep your eyes open, Josh will also be part of an upcoming
Permies.com
Q & A Session
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| Monthly Food Co-Op Order Cooperative buying saves time and resources. We order directly from Associated Buyers. Click here to see their online catalog. March Order Deadline Thursday, March 5th Ready for pick up Tuesday, March 10th April Order Deadline Thursday, April 2nd Ready for pick up Tuesday, April 7th email us with any questions, or to place an order! [email protected] |
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Pertinent Permaculture Information
Registration for our
Perm
aculture "Through the Seasons" Design Course
is underway
The Canterbury Shaker Village Permaculture Course registration is underway here.
Save the date!
The Annual NH Permaculture Gathering
is Saturday, August 22nd at Inheritance Farm in Chichester.
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2014 NH Permaculture Gathering at D Acres
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Spring (on the way) Greetings!
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Greetings from the arctic tundra of Dorchester! It's been quite the snow filled winter! Definitely happy to see the days get longer (Daylight savings starts this Sunday)! Spring is just around the corner, and we are prepped and ready for the growing season.
Renovations at the Red House have been moving along at a steady pace. The farmers porch and front entryway has been completed. Recycled newspaper (cellulose) insulation has been blown in, and we are preparing to put the walls up.
In the last two months we've geared up on our grant writing, the initial mailing has been sent and follow up is next on the list. The Reggae Party in the Red House was a great success! Our first Get Painty Kids Day Workshop with Stacey Lucas went very well, we look forward to having Stacey back in March and April.
 We welcomed over 25 guests to The Hostel from as far away as South Africa and we were happy to see friends from Quebec returning to experience our sustainability in action.
This innovative and forward thinking group are filled with vigor and a great energy to develop, maintain and continue moving forward in the vision of permaculture for the northeast!
These next two months are filled with a great variety of events for all ages. Hope to see you at the Farm Feast Breakfast; Pizza and a Movie; and our Potluck and Open Mic! For the kids, we've got another great Get Painty Workshop coming up and Fern Gully is showing on Pizza Night! Jen Alba's Embroidery Class showcasing a great traditional cottage craft starts in April.
Look forward to seeing you at the farm!
Thanks for your part in this collaborative adventure,
Josh, Bree, Sonia & Mittens
PS: Save the date! We're having a
book release party April 17th!
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About the People of D Acres!
Fond Farewells
We've said goodbye to two very helpful residents. Intern Dane from Bennington College was extremely helpful in caring for the pigs and providing all around assistance. We wish him the best of luck in college and all his future endeavors! 
Jais assisted in the Red House Renovations this winter. His unique talents and great conversations will be missed!
Warm Welcomes
We welcome James onboard as a resident this month. He has visited the farm on a few occasions and will be a fabulous fit this spring! His positive energy and great smile are joyful additions.
 We are excited to welcome Sonia Gaudette as our new Organization Administrator. She brings almost two decades of experience to the organization. She has proven to be a great fit, with a great attitude. Stop by, she'd love to meet you!
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Join Us!
We are actively accepting applications for a Farm to Table Cook. This key position is open until filled, we hope to have someone in place within the next month. Pass the word around, it's a great place to be!
Click here to learn more!
We are welcoming Resident applications for Spring and Summer. Want to have a place to rest your head, and fill your belly? Spend the seasons here on the farm, learn valuable skills, meet wonderful people, and find joy in the work you do! Click Here to Apply!
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SAVE THE
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PARTY APRIL
17TH!!
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Available for order now, in your mailbox in April. Thank you for your support.
After seven years of hard work, we are feeling blessed with the amount of positive feedback we have been receiving.
Here's what is being said about it!
"Every community should be so blessed to have a permaculture learning center and demonstration farm in its midst. Josh Trought and company provide pure inspiration for learning essential earth skills. Pick up this book and you too can help people connect with the land and a sustainable way of living."-Michael Phillips, author of The Holistic Orchard
"What a broad-minded book and thorough record of achievement for a visionary farm enterprise that takes practical steps to counter the capitalist disaster-an inspiration for the next generation of growers." -Peter Schumann, founder of Bread and Puppet Theater
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Strengthening Community Support & Participation
Join
us for
Volunteer Day!
Every last Saturday of the month
we work together on various farm projects.
A great way to get involved!
Saturday March 28
& April 25 ~ 10-4 pm
A delicious homemade lunch is included.
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Every first Sunday of the month, we host an
"All-You-Should-Eat!" farm breakfast, serving local eggs cooked to order, D Acres' pork sausage and potatoes, fresh saut�ed greens from our gardens, and organic pancakes served with local maple syrup from Brox Farm. Enjoy the breakfast with friends and family, then stick around for a full farm tour at 1pm.
Breakfast served 10am-1pm, Farm Tour 1pm
$5-15 suggested donation
March 1 & April 5
 Every SECOND Friday of the month! We host an "All-You-Should-Eat" buffet style delicious selection of pizza topped with only the best farm fresh toppings, including fresh mozzarella cheese from Bunten Farm in Orford, NH. After a full belly of pizza, relax and enjoy a thought-provoking film.
We will also feature an engaging kids movie. Join us for a great family night out opportunity!
Pizza 6:30pm, Film 7:30pm
$5-15 suggested donation
March 13 - American Nomads & Fern Gully
April 10 - Finding Happiness & Milo and Otis
 Every last Friday of the month, we host some of the best local entertainment in the area. Join us for a potluck feast, and stay for music, poetry reading, joke-telling, and more! Bring a dish, bring a friend, and bring some fun!
Potluck 6pm, Open Mic 8pm
Free and open to all!
March 27 & April 24
Full Moon Snowshoe, Ski and Hike
Once a month hit the woods and get in touch with nature! Starts at 7pm. Please advise if you plan on attending.
March 5 & April 4
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A fun opportunity for families to enjoy the farm together! Please call ahead to participate, suggested $5 donation per child for activities. These activities are designed for adult participation along with the child. This program is made possible in part by the
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
Get Painty with Stacey!
Sunday, March 22 & April 26th - 1-3 pm Ages: 6-106
Limit of 15 participants, please register by email or call 603-786-2366.
Join Stacey (aka: Veggie Art Girl) in step-by-step instruction to create a colorful painting! Using repurposed materials to create a one-of-a-kind canvas, With simple instructions and fun colors, Stacey will instruct you on creating a beautiful painting!
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Embroidery Workshop
Come learn a new handicraft with Jen Alba
Embroidery has been around since the 5th Century BC! Did you know? The basic techniques are exactly as they were then?
 Learn to make this and 2 other beautiful pieces.
Includes: 3 fully assembled embroidery kits. Everything you need to create 3 beautiful samplers as well as practice cloth for the mornings lesson. Classes are sequential in learning skill and will build upon the skills learned in the previous class.
Dates: Saturday, April 18th, 25th & May 2nd
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $120.00
Class minimum is 3 students, and max of 8. Reserve your space today! deadline is April 15th please call 603-786-2366 or email [email protected]
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SAVE THE
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PARTY APRIL
17TH!!
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Local Community ~ Events ~ Links
Traditional square dancing at the Wentworth Town Hall at the corner of East Side Road and Route 25, starting at 8:00pm on the 1st Friday of the month from October to June. Admission is $7, children $4.
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Monday, March 9th, 5-8 pm at the
Plymouth Regional Senior Center
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Earth Jam 2015! located at PSU on April 25th. D Acres will be doing the Great Kale Plant Give-a-way (more info to come)! Find organizers Common Ground on Facebook here!
Derbytante Ball for the Upper Valley Vixens Roller Derby Team is March 14th at the Main Street Museum, White River Junction, Vermont.
Find them on Facebook!
The NH chapter of the Northeast Organic Farmers Association is actively educating and making pathways for organic certification and advocacy, young and beginning farmers, and permaculture in our state. See their list of 2015 educational opportunities here:
NOFA NH Calendar of Events
 Celebrate Creativity at Artistic Roots!
Check their website for classes and artist members.
Click here to learn more.
Visit the web link for information about location, times, and to register.
Join G.A.L.A. and the
Jack Mountain Bushcraft School
for a Re-skill-ience Workshop. Focusing on sharing homesteading, sustainable living, and traditional bushcraft skills that strengthen personal and community resilience.
An Ecovillage since 2003,
La Cite Ecologique of New Hampshire practices sustainable living, organic farming and alternative education.
Learn what's happening in Dorchester
Voting Day March 10, 2015
Town Meeting March 14, 2015
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Don't Forget! SAVE THE
DATE!
BOOK RELEASE
PARTY
APRIL
17TH!!
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