Thanksgiving time reminds us to appreciate our blessings.  We at SEMAP are grateful for the continued support of our members, sponsors, donors and friends.  Whether at a Twilight event, our Ag & Food Conference, or the Farm to Tapas dinner, you have stepped up and come out.  You have our gratitude!!  

Please remember to shop locally for the holidays.  While the growing season is rapidly winding down, there is still so much variety to be had at our local farmers markets and farms stands.  How much locally produced meat, fruits or vegetables is gracing your Thanksgiving table? Check our online resources for the farmers’ markets and farm stands to add local flavor to your holiday meal.  The farmers will appreciate your support.   

We have many fun and educational events planned for this coming winter and hope to see you at some of them. Organizing has begun for the next year of the Beginning Farmer and Rancher program, the Farmers Market Promotion Program, a Fibershed Roundtable and our 10th Annual Ag & Food Conference.  Also, look for networking events and a high tunnel workshop we are cosponsoring with NOFA/Mass.   

We are always excited to hear from our members about what interests them.  If you’ve heard someone or read someone that you think will help support and promote agriculture in our region, we’d love it if you share that with us.   

Warm wishes for a peaceful holiday,  

Karen Schwalbe
Executive Director