Sunny forecast for Dutton’s Berry Farm
By Karen J. Irvine One of the most significant food trends to emerge over the last two decades has been the increased demand for locally grown food products. Whether to insure quality, or to reduce carbon footprints, or simply to enjoy the freshest items available, consumers increasingly have been turning to small, local farms for staples like produce, breads, meat, eggs and dairy. And the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has only...
A Vermont community helps asylum seekers one family at a time
By Elaine Clift “They are not European immigrants celebrated at Ellis Island, but they are our continent’s immigrants, here, now. I don’t have a lamp, and there is no golden door, but I lift my eyes to meet them, to see them, and to say, Welcome.” Those words uttered by Steve Crofter, founder of the Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP) in Windham County, Vermont, speak volumes about the mission of a volunteer-driven organization...
Brattleboro’s Retreat Farm: A place like no other, during a time like no other
Right now, we all need a place to get away and unplug. Open space to run free, homelands to ground us, water views to rejuvenate our spirits. Filled with places to explore, learn, and unwind, Retreat Farm’s expansive property is open and free to everyone. “In this difficult year, we know that spending time in nature and on our beautiful property can help improve people’s physical, mental, and spiritual health. Retreat Farm is...
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