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Message from the Director
Dear Friends, I hope this alert finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to let you all know that after much thought and consternation, I have decided to move on from Rural Vermont. For family and personal reasons, it made sense for me to make a change at this point. It has been a true honor to work with all of you on the important issues that Rural Vermont successfully tackles everyday. In today’s world of industrial scale agricultural and profits over people, it is only through the passion and dedicated hard work of individuals like you that gives the future of a vital agricultural economy in Vermont a fighting chance! From Rural Vermont’s Food Sovereignty Campaign to our efforts to break down the barriers that prevent Vermont’s farmers from attaining economic justice, Rural Vermont is in a great place to continue this vital fight! Again, it has been a privilege to work with all of you and, while I am stepping away from my role as director, I look forward to seeing all that you can accomplish through your collaboration, participation and dedication to a sustainable agricultural system in Vermont. All the best, Jared P.S. if you or anyone you know is interested in applying for the directorship, learn more about the position and how to apply HERE. |
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Rural Vermont Events
BEYOND MILK: RAW DAIRY PROCESSING ! Rescheduled! Camembert, Queso Blanco, & Mozzarella with Lea Calderon-Guthe Wednesday, November 9th 10 am – 1 pm Macora Farm, WOODSTOCK Farmhouse Cheddar Curds, Mozzarella, Yogurt, & Butter Wednesday, December 7th 1 – 4 pm Apple Ledge Farm, COVENTRY More classes coming soon! All classes require advance registration and space is limited. $20-$40 sliding scale. All proceeds benefit Rural Vermont. To sign up, contact Shelby at (802) 223-7222 or email shelby@ruralvermont.org. ** SEEKING HOSTS & TEACHERS! If you’re a raw milk dairy and would like to host a class OR a raw milk enthusiast eager to share your kitchen skills with others, please contact shelby@ruralvermont.org or call (802) 223-7222. We’ve got a specific need for teachers in the counties of LAMOILLE and ADDISON/RUTLAND! HOMEGROWN POTLUCK & KITCHEN TABLE CONVERSATION Rural Vermont kicks off a new series highlighting the traditional foods and connections that make each Vermont community unique. Bring and share food you’ve grown or raised yourself, or a traditional dish from Vermont’s collective past. Wild game? Organ meats? Homemade bread & butter? Pickled any/everything? Pull up a seat around the kitchen table and join neighbors and friends from the greater Newbury community for a supper that celebrates the area’s existing food culture and a conversation about defining this area’s local food system, adopting a long-term vision for this foodshed, and declaring food sovereignty. RSVP to shelby@ruralvermont.org or call (802) 223-7222. Visit this page for more information. * More dates and locations coming soon.
WITH STORYTELLER ANNIE HAWKINS Sunday, NOVEMBER 20 at 7 pm the Songyard, 295 Main St., on the green in CHESTER Rural Vermont is once again partnering with Grafton treasure Annie Hawkins to host the 3rd annual storytelling event and benefit for Rural Vermont. Join us for an evening of stories from past generations and distant cultures that speak to the resiliency, perseverance, kindness and courage that Vermonters displayed in the aftermath of the floods. Coffee and cake reception will follow — meet Annie, check out the “Art for Agrarians” gallery, and buy your farmer flood relief tee. Event most appropriate for adults and older children. $5-$10 sliding scale – all proceeds benefit Rural Vermont. Visit this page for more information. FOOD SOVEREIGNTY MEETING Rural Vermont will be facilitating a discussion with Transition Town Montpelier about how communities can grow local food sovereignty. In preparation for Town Meeting Day articles, discussion will highlight Montpelier’s Food Sovereignty Resolution and other methods to raise awareness about the campaign. Email robb@ruralvermont.org for more information. If you are interested in having Rural Vermont facilitate a food sovereignty discussion in your community, please contact robb@ruralvermont.org. |
Baking and event support for the Chester Storytelling Event – We have a few tasks that we could use your help with in support of this annual fundraiser. We need volunteers to bake some yummy treats, put up posters, and assist us on the day of the event.
Windham/Windsor County residents- If you live in this area, can you hand out fliers advertising Rural Vermont’s Art Auction and storytelling event at your upcoming Thanksgiving Farmers’ Markets?
Local Food Sovereignty Campaign - As we gear up the local food sovereignty campaign, we need your help gathering signatures to place local food sovereignty articles on Town Meeting Day ballots. Contact Robbfor petitions or information to get an article on your Town Meeting Day agenda.
Email Robb, or call (802) 223-7222 to get involved today!!!
**Want to help but not interested in the above activities? Contact us and we’ll see how we can plug you in! **