Network with a community of folks who are growing local food, farmers markets and farms and land efforts on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sheffield, Mass.
Cooperative Farm is a cooperatively owned CSA that is in its second full year of operation.
The worker-owners of CCF grow, preserve, eat and sell chemical-free, heirloom and non-hybrid varieties of vegetables, fruits, grains, wild edibles, eggs and pasture raised meats.
The Grow Your Mind, Grow Your Food is a volunteer agricultural work experience for co-op owners and customers. Get to know farmers, experience their daily work, and learn to educate others on the importance of supporting local food. This gives you the opportunity to get your hands in the dirt and really experience the process of farming.
Free lunch and Q & A session with the host farmers. Space is limited. Sign up or call for more information, (413) 528-9697.
Hosted by Berkshire Co-op Market at the Community Cooperative Farmers: Lime Kiln site is one mile off Route 7 at the intersection of West Sheffield Road and Lime Kiln Road, Sheffield, Mass.
