 |
The Vine - Monthly e-Newsletter
|
|
We've compiled a list of different assistance programs for farmers who struggled with extreme drought this season.
More information here.
|
|
Enjoy cocktail hour in a pair of waders in the bogs! After cocktails, guests will gather along the shores of the Frogfoot cranberry bogs for dinner. Local chefs and caterers will prepare a dinner to remember, highlighting cranberries in every course. A beverage selection will reflect cranberries and local wine, beer, and spirits producers. Additional locally grown and prepared products will be incorporated. Guests will enjoy live music from local entertainers while dining.
Purchase your tickets here!
|
|
Under a rocky ridge just off the highway in Fall River, Simply Local Wood has repurposed industrial land for a business that supports Southeastern Massachusetts working forests. Simply Local Wood manufactures and sells products from locally harvested wood. Ranging from the practical to the whimsical, cordwood is produced and packaged ecologically and harvested from sustainably managed woodlots.
Why local wood? Food, fuel, fiber and fodder – those of us with an interest in ecological living often hear the repetition of these ‘Four F’s’ – define the goods and services we use from the natural world. Keep reading...
|
|
Harvest Hoedown October 8th-10th, 10-4
Great family fun with live bands, PYO apples and pumpkins, hayrides, moonwalks, pony rides, and more!
Also, don't miss out on spooky hayrides 10/22, 23, 29, & 30 11am-4pm!
|
|
In light of recent Westport animal abuse cases, Dr. Grandin will speak about animal welfare and behavior, including best practices to avoid animal abuse.
October 23, 11 am, Weatherlow Farms
|
|
Come spend an afternoon with neighbors and friends at a Fall Open House at Lolans Farm 121 Thompson St, Middleboro, MA!
Lolans is 1 of 1,200 farm families who own Cabot Creamery and are opening their gates to you on Sunday, October 9, 11am - 2pm to show you their appreciation for your support.
You'll meet neighbors, farm critters, and the farm family! Come sample some of the World's Best Cheddar!
|
|
|
Summer may be over but the Marshfield Farmers' Market continues it's weekly schedule of
2-6pm on Fridays until October 14th! Come by and pick up your favorite Autumn produce, partake in free activities, enjoy live music, and check out the craft vendors too.
|
|
The Marshfield Farmers' Market is now accepting applications for the Winter season! Vendors who sell vegetables, meat, fish, homemade goods, prepared foods, and other farm goods are all welcome to apply. Winter schedule is 10-2pm on the 3rd Saturday of every month from November-May at the Marshfield Fairgrounds (140 Main St., 3A) under the grandstands.
|
|
Learn how to transform any vegetable into a fermented delicacy! This hands-on class teaches you the vegetable fermentation process from beginning to end. Watch your ferments transform over the course of four weeks, and taste them all at the end.
This class is ideal if you
- Want to improve your digestive functioning and immune system
- Want to eat local produce all year
- Have more vegetables than you can use at once
- Are interested in understanding the safety, science, and process of fermentation
More information here.
|
|
Freedom Food Farm is a four-season farm offering holistically grown produce and pasture-raised, heritage meat and eggs.
Winter CSA runs November - Mid-May and vegetable, egg and meat shares available!
CSA shares are available at the farm in Raynham, MA, Somerville, MA and at the Pawtucket, RI. Sign up by October 31st.
Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkeys!
Turkeys are raised on fresh pasture and moved twice daily. In addition to forage they are fed certified organic grain from Green Mountain Feeds in VT.
Cost is $7 per lb. Turkeys will be frozen and can be picked up at the farm before the holiday.
Reserve your turkey now!
|
|
Cluck & Trowel is a small certified organic family farm humanely raising heritage breed hens from hatching on 100% soy-free, organic grain, and pasture. Delicious, nutritious, farm fresh winter egg CSA shares will be distributed for 20 weeks beginning in November. Pickups in Westport, Pawtucket, Mid-Cape, & Downtown New Bedford.
|
|
Fieldstone Acres Tag Day
+ Open House
|
Tag Day and Open House: 10am - 4pm, November 12th and 13th, 143 Plymouth Street in Carver.
Fieldstone Acres is a real tree farm, offering its own homegrown White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Frasier Fir, and Balsam Fir Christmas trees, handcrafted American furniture designs, and artisan soaps.
On November 12th and 13th you can pick out your own tree and "tag it,“ then come back later in the season to harvest it and take it home.
The event will also feature mulled cider, hot chocolate, cookies and other treats. For more information, call The Fieldstone Acres Tree Farm at 508-866-2839 or 781-588-9588.
|
|
That's not even half of the great events going on! Click below for even more!
|
|
SEMAP Local Food Guide
This online version of our Local Food Guide contains SEMAP member farms and local food businesses, as well as a list of farmers markets in our region.
With 60 markets across Bristol Plymouth, Norfolk, and Barnstable counties, it's easy to find a market near you!
|
|
|
Have an event, job posting, or article to share in our next Vine?
Want your farm or business highlighted in a SEMAP Spotlight?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
