Agriculture
The Valley Agriculture Group’s mission is to champion a diversified, local production of food for our community, which we believe essential to long-term sustainability in the Mad River Valley. A strong local food system will not only contribute to the economic viability of our community, but it will also support a healthier diet and reduce our carbon footprint by reducing the use of fossil fuels to transport food to our community from far away places.
Initiatives
- The Agriculture Group worked to determine community and farm uses of the Kingsbury Community Farm. Through a community driven process, the farm was purchased by the Vermont Foodbank in 2009.
- In order to create greater awareness in the community about our farming community, the Agriculture Group created a series of articles in the Valley Reporter, each spotlighting a specific farm family. The purpose of this series was to raise awareness about our community’s production of local foods, and about our farmers and their needs and aspirations.
- Through the efforts of the Localvores, numerous agricultural based workshops have taken place throughout the Valley. Over 25 events took place in 2008.
To get involved with this working group, please e-mail Rob at hope@valleyfutures.org, or phone Josh at 496.7173.