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Summer Meetings 2008

 

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Summer Meetings

Annual Meeting - Mass. Association of Roadside Stands


Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /6:00pm @
Hartman’s Herb Farm 1026 Old Dana Rd, Barre, MA 01005
Please RSVP to Lynn Hartman (978) 355-2015 or email hartmansherb@hotmail.com

Dinner and Networking with Farmers~ No charge
Everyone is welcome! You do not have to be a member!
(Visit www.hartmansherbfarm.com for driving directions.)

The Massachusetts Association of Roadside Stands fosters activities that support farm direct marketing to enhance the livelihood of its members.


Meeting Agenda:
1. Treasurers Report
2. Brochure Printing for Mass Roadside Stands
3. Website Update
4. Twilight Meetings
5. Election of Officers
Speaker at 7:00pm


Lyndon Nichols from USDA, Rural Development will discuss Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs. Find out about loan guarantees and grants available to farmers through the USDA for small businesses, farmers and ranchers for purchases of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements.

For directions and more details, get the brochure here .


The 34th Annual NOFA Summer Conference
August 8 - 10, 2008
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA


Our summer conference has a new home!
After many years at Hampshire College, next year's event will be held down the road at the University of Massachusetts. We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be another illuminating, inspiring, fun weekend.
More details coming soon!