Thanks to everyone who came to Rural Vermont’s Annual Celebration last week! We had a great time and hope you did too. For those of you who couldn’t be there, here’s how some of our guests summed up the night:
![Keynote Philip Ackerman-Leist talks to a packed house in Vergennes. [photo credit: Vanessa Emery]](http://www.ruralvermont.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_2176-300x225.jpg)
Keynote Philip Ackerman-Leist talks to a packed house in Vergennes.
[photo credit: Vanessa Emery]
“Tonight was really fun, engaging, and encouraging! It is so great to be around so many people who care deeply about community and good food.” – Katie Spring, Good Heart Farmstead, Worcester
“Inspiring community. Thoughtful and challenging issues.” – Bruce Hennessey, Maple Wind Farm, Huntington
“Thought provoking and inspirational! Made me want to jump into action!” – Lucas Jackson, Tangled Roots Farm, Shrewsbury
“This was my first time joining Rural Vermont—the first of many, I have a feeling. Great people with open minds and hearts. I look forward to getting more involved in the future.” – Ethan Waldo, Burlington
“Great event! Wonderful speaker!” – Cassandra Corcoran, Monkton
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And thanks again to our sponsors for their generous support: Chelsea Green Publishing, Healthy Living, NOFA-VT, Vermont Compost Company, and Vote Hemp. Media support provided by Edible Green Mountains and Local Banquet, with additional support from City Market, Molly Davies, Ann Day, Dorothy Hines, and Robin McDermott & Ray Mikaluk.
Thank you Matt Hogan for the wonderful images below!
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Director Andrea Stander welcomes everyone
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Rural Vermont Organizer Robb Kidd
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Lisa Kiley recieves her well-deserved volunteer award
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Keynote Philip Ackerman-Leist
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Rural Vermont Interns
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Raffle ticket sellers!
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Rural Vermont Outreach Coordinator Shelby Girard
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Rural Vermont Board Member Carl Russell
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Katie Spring, recipient of the 2013 Jack Starr award for activism