May 24, 2011
by JJ Gonson
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It’s been a rough start to the asparagus (–> ‘sparrow-grass’ –> Hadley grass) season out in the Pioneer Valley. Poor chaps! It’s not a long one to begin with, and that week of rain we just had didn’t do the … Continue reading
May 5, 2011
by JJ Gonson
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~Please join us for a locavore lunch~ North Star Farm in Westport, MA Saturday, May 14th 10am-1pm Farmer Steve Hancock will guide a tour of his absolutely unique and remarkable farm, and then he will teach a class in putting … Continue reading
April 28, 2011
by JJ Gonson
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This weekend is open studios in Somerville, and while you are out taking in the art on May Day, you can also take in your groceries for the week! Meat Meet and More… Sunday May 1st (May Day!!) 11 Olive … Continue reading
Farm work isn’t always what you see on the massive mono-culture farms on TV; cutting thousands of heads of lettuce, or picking strawberries all day. A diverse farm like Stillman, in Hardwick, MA has many jobs that you can’t train … Continue reading
April 5, 2011
by JJ Gonson
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I apologize if the past meat meet and the rescheduling was confusing to anyone!!! I don’t want to be confusing- “we are having a meat meet”, “we aren’t having a meat meet”… It’s befuddling, yes, yes I know… and I’m … Continue reading