Anawan Oakton Grange News

Hi readers, Summer is just about done, but we will celebrate by going out for icecream at Uncle Ed's after a short business meeting on August 27th. We then move into September meetings on the 10th to be announced and the 24 for Readers Theatre. We will be hosting Bay State Pomona on September 28th at 1 PM.

Now for the promised news of the Northeast Lecturers conference from our delegate. There were 83 attendees from all the New England states, including New York. Highlight of the presentations was a four member panel of farmers. The first was about raising 26 Llamas for their hair and other products. The Tully farm has 500 head of cattle and is expanding into raising vegetables and harvesting hay. They are now making ice cream and selling in a truck, yeah. Red Apple farm is also expanding its opportunities for the public as a wedding venue and public barbecues. The fourth representative began with a hydroponic tomato crop in California, moved to Massachusetts and is now known as a vendor/grower of fresh vegetables at his Leafy Lettuce Farm. All of these farmers are moving with the times and appreciate your support.

Stay well; drop in at our booth at the Rehoboth Block party, September 14 and the Berkley Honey and Heritage festival September 21st