October gave a party...

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Apples                                                                    Cranberries  
CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma. (PYO!)       Tihonet Village Market, Wareham, Ma.
Dartmouth Orchards, Dartmouth, Ma. (PYO!)             Cranberry Hill, Plymouth, Ma.
Keith's Farm, Acushnet, Ma. (PYO!)                                 
Noquochoke Orchards, Inc., Westport, Ma.                Cider 
Pocasset Orchards, Dartmouth, Ma.                           CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma. 
Quansett Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. (CNG)                   Dartmouth Orchards, Dartmouth, Ma.                                                                                            Noquochoke Orchards, Inc., Westport, Ma.
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VEGETABLES
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Beans & Beets                                                   Cabbage & Kale
Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma.                           Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma.
Cooks Valley Farm, Wrentham, Ma.                     Lanzoni's, Acushnet, Ma.
Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, Ma.                          
                                                                        Carrots
Broccoli                                                           Brix Bounty Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.
Cooks Valley Farm, Wrentham, Ma.                    Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma.
Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma.                                                        
                                                                        Eggplant
Corn                                                                 Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma.
Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma.                       The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma.
CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma.           Lucky Field Organics, Rochester, Ma. (Cert. Organic) The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma.                  Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma.
Noquochoke Orchards, Inc., Westport, Ma.           Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, Ma.  
Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma.                                                                     
Rehoboth Nurseries, Rehoboth, Ma.                    Garlic
Sauchuk Farm, Plympton, Ma.                            Pleasant Lake Farm, Harwich, Ma. (Cert. Organic)  
Tavares Hillside Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.              Wishing Stone Farm, Little Compton, RI(CO)     
Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma.                  
Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, Ma.                          Greens, Herbs & Lettuce 
                                                                       Cape Abilities Farm, Dennis, Ma.  
Onions                                                             Eva's Garden, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic)         
Cooks Valley Farm, Wrentham, Ma.                    Great Cape Herbs, Brewster Ma.
Tripp Farm, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic)                    Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma.
Wishing Stone Farm, Little Compton, RI(CO)        Tripp Farm, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic)                                                             
Peppers                                                            Potatoes
Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma.                       Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma. 
The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma.                  Brix Bounty Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.       
Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma.                            Maplewood Farm, Portmouth, RI            
Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma.                Sampson Farms, Westport, Ma.
Tripp Farm, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic)                                                                            
Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, Ma.                           Tomatoes                                               
                                                                         Cape Abilities Farm, Dennis, Ma.
Pumpkins & Winter Squash (see PYO below!)    Eldredge Farm, Brewster, Ma.
Billingsgate Farm, Plympton, Ma.                        The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma.
Diamond Acre Farm, Westport, Ma.                     Greenleaf Farm, E. Bridgewater, Ma.     
The Farmers' Garden, Rehoboth, Ma.                   Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.
Greenleaf Farm, E. Bridgewater, Ma.                  Noquochoke Orchards, Inc., Westport, Ma.
Morning Glory Farm, Edgartown, Ma.                   Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, Ma.     
Sauchuk Farm, Plympton, Ma.                              
Tavares Hillside Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.                                                   
AQUACULTURE, MEAT & DAIRY
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Shellfish (Oysters & Littlenecks)                         Local Smoked Fish, Dips & Pates!
Barnstable Seafarms, Barnstable, Ma.                    Nantucket Wild Gourmet, Chatham, Ma.
                                                                      
Aquaponic Tilapia                                              Grass-Fed Beef, Pork AND Turkeys
E.&T. Farms, W. Barnstable, Ma.                          Dufort Farms, Rehoboth, Ma.
                         
 Eggs                                                                   Lamb
Eldredge Farm, Brewster, Ma.                               Border Bay Junction Farm, W. Barnstable, Ma.
Greenleaf Farm, E. Bridgewater, Ma.                                
Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. (Duck Eggs!)        Raw Milk
Prospect Hill Farm, Plympton, Ma. (Cert. Organic)       Bettencourt Dairy Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. 
Quansett Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. (CNG)                 Lyons Brook Farm, Westport, Ma.
Silverbrook Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.                          Oake Knoll Ayrshires, Foxboro, Ma.
Wishing Stone Farm, Little Compton, RI (CO)           Paskamansett Dairy, Dartmouth, Ma.
      
                                                                                                      Artisanal Cheeses - New Flavor!        
                                                                                                      Shy Brothers Farm, Westport, Ma.          
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VALUE-ADDED, BAKERY & SPECIALTY ITEMS
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Honey                                                                 Baked Goods (and so much more!)
E.&T. Farms, W. Barnstable, Ma.                          The Artisan Bakery, LLC, Rochester, Ma.
Hana's Honey, Westport, Ma.                                Artisan Swirls Bakery, Kingston, Ma.               
Wishing Stone Farm, Little Compton, RI (CO)             Ever So Humble Pies, E. Walpole, Ma.

Pastas Sauce; BBQ & Hot Sauces                        Jams & Jellies (made w/ local fruit!!)
Langdon Pasta Sauce, Marion, Ma.                        The Chatham Jam & Jelly Shop, Chatham, Ma.
Walters Specialties, Kingston, Ma.                         Tripp Farm, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic)
                                                                          Walters Specialties, Kingston, Ma.
Ice Cream                                                         
Cafe Arpeggio, New Bedford & Fall River, Ma.                                                                                                   
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FLOWERS & NURSERY ITEMS
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Large Variety of Flowers & Plants                       Mums, Asters & Hydrangeas
Avant Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma.                            CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma.
Nessralla's, Marshfield, Ma.                                   Lanzoni's, Acushnet, Ma.
 Rehoboth Nurseries, Rehoboth, Ma.                      Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.
Seven Arrows Farm, Attleboro, Ma.                       Tony Andrews Farm, E. Falmouth, Ma.            
Tranquil Lake Nursery, Rehoboth, Ma.                                                    
                                                                          Sunflowers
 Soil, Compost, etc.                                            Maplewood Farm, Portsmouth, RI
Avant Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma.                                          
CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma.                Ginko Trees (and much more!)           
Rehoboth Nurseries, Inc. Rehoboth, Ma.                    Great Cape Herbs, Brewster Ma. 
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BEER & WINE
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Beer                                                                Wine
Buzzards Bay Brewery, Westport, Ma.                 Running Brook Vineyards, N. Dartmouth, Ma.
Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis, Ma.                             Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, Westport, Ma.
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NON-EDIBLE EARTH FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
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All-Natural Soaps, Candles & Much More!            Tinctures, Tonics, & Herbal Remedies
Earth Sisters Herbal Products, Rochester, Ma.          Great Cape Herbs, Brewster Ma.
E.&T. Farms, W. Barnstable, Ma.
                                                                           
Market Bags, Rain Barrels, &  More!                    Please Remember....
Great to Be Green, Inc., Swansea, Ma.

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POSTPONED

EDIBLE SOUTH SHORE LAUNCH PARTY @ WESTPORT RIVERS VINEYARD & WINERY
New Vintages!  /  Saturday, October 4th  1:00-3:00 PM    /   www.westportrivers.com
Join the edible communities of Cape Cod, Boston and Rhody as we tastefully celebrate our newest edible in New England: edible South Shore!  Tastings and samplings from local food artisans and producers in Massachusetts' Plymouth and Bristol counties, as well as our other edible communities.

- Plans are underway for a future party and I will keep you updated by newsletter. I apologize for any inconvenience; if you purchased tickets you should receive a phone call from Westport Rivers regarding a refund

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VERRILL FARM BENEFIT - October 5th at the Old Manse in Concord, MA
One day Market to Benefit Verrill Farm, Concord MA http://www.verrillfarm.com/fundraising.html
Verrill Farm in Concord lost their farmstand in a fire on Saturday, Sept. 20th. Members of the farming community are banding together to provide support for the staff and crew of the farm with a one-day farmers market at the historic Old Manse, 269 Monument Street in Concord. The market will be held this Sunday, Oct. 5th from 12 noon until its all gone! Visit the Gaining Ground website for more information.
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CARVER HARVEST FEST - OCTOBER 5TH, 12PM - 4PM
108 Main Street (across from Town Hall)
Come for the great local produce at the farmers market, and stay for the fun!  Harvest theme activities and fun for the whole family.  Hayrides, pony rides, local food, crafts, and more!
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5th Annual Cranberry Harvest Fest - OCTOBER 11 & 12th, Wareham MA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (rain or shine)

Join the A.D. Makepeace Company and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association at the fifth annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration. 

- This fun family event features more than 30 juried crafters and exhibitors, activities for children, cooking demonstrations, musical performances, pony and wagon rides, and much more. Click here for a detailed schedule of events and activities.

- The highlight of the day is a guided tour of a working cranberry bog, from the ground or, for just $35, by helicopter.

- Admission is $2, with children under 7 admitted free.  Parking is also free.  Portions of the admission fee will be donated to local non-profit organizations that help staff the event.

Click here for more information and directions.
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FAIRHAVEN GREEN ECO/ENERGY FAIR - Saturday, October 18th - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Historic center of Fairhaven - http://www.greenfairhaven.blogspot.com/
Sponsored by the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee in the beautiful historic center of Fairhaven.  Bring the family and visit local sustainable vendors, producers and thinkers of all topics 'green'. Events will take place in the library, town hall and Unitarian Church and outside on the lawn.
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RACHEL CARSON HARVEST DINNER - October 19, 2008,  5:30 to 8:30 pm      HARVEST OF HORRORS - October 17,18,24,25,31, and Nov. 1st
Tony Andrews Farm - 394 Old Meetinghouse Road, E. Falmouth, MA
http://www.tonyandrewsfarmstand.com
For complete information call: 508-563-3378 or visit website at: www.harvestofhorrors.com
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4th Annual BIONEERS BY THE BAY 2008 - October 24, 25 & 26th
Downtown New Bedford, MA - www.connectingforchange.org -
The Early Bird deadline has been extended to OCTOBER 10!  So there is still time to REGISTER.
Eliot Coleman -- Keynote Speaker - Four Season Organic Farming

It's that time again! Bioneers by the Bay: Connecting for Change is right around the corner and will take place in Historic Downtown New Bedford for the FIRST time! This is an opportunity for concerned citizens to meet with environmental, scientific, and social justice innovators to address the Earth's most pressing challenges. Featuring keynotes by Majora Carter, Gary Hirshberg, Lynne Twist, David Orr, Rha Goddess, John Perkins, Eliot Coleman, Nina Simons, Kenny Ausubel, John Abrams and Dr. Thomas Rau, workshops, films, music, a Youth Initiative and much, much more.

Planned is a rather remarkable three days of live keynote presentations, afternoon workshops, an extensive Youth Initiative program, a downlink of the 19th Annual Bioneers Conference in California [www.bioneers.org], an exhibition hall featuring sustainable businesses and organizations, a community action center, films, music, art installations, a farmers' market and local & organic food. For the complete schedule and list of workshops: http://www.connectingforchange.org/program-workshops.html

PLUS, for the third year in a row, SEMAP has helped to source the Bioneers local-lunch.  This is no regular conference food!  Fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy items make up the Bioneers all local-lunches.  And to increase your local food connections, meet the local growers and food artisans at the Bioneers Farmers Market, held all three days!

Register now for before the early bird deadline, and join your community in supporting and learning about local sustainability!
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URBAN BARN DANCE & HARVEST SUPPER - October 24th 7pm - 10pm; Somerville, MA
to benefit Mass Farmers Markets
Join us on Friday, October 24th from 7 - 10pm at the Dilboy VFW Hall in Davis Square, Somerville for a lively and delicious celebration of this year's growing season. Guests will toast the hard work of their favorite farmers with a hearty locally grown supper featuring locally raised pork and seasonal veggies, and then continue the celebration with live music and contra dancing. E-mail us or call for tickets: (781) 893-8222. For more information, see our events page.

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ONGOING EVENTS

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BRIX BOUNTY FARM - Know Your Vegetables!
Fall Workshops & Discussion Groups - September through December 2008
858 Tucker Road, Dartmouth, MA  /  508.992.1868  / http://brixbounty.blogspot.com/

Farmers Derek & Katie Christianson wish to invite folks interested in local sustainable agriculture, (and much more!) to join them on Mondays and Tuesday evenings this Fall.  Full schedule of workshops and discussions can be found on their Farm Blog page, along with where to find their fantastic and nutrient-rich vegetables and herbs.  Learn/discuss topics like Soil Testing, Cover Crops & Composting, Nutrient Density in foods, and more!  Get to know your neighbors while learning about growing food in Southeastern MA, and how it can effect the globe.

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EARTH SISTERS HERBALS SOAP CLASSES - Make soap with local ingredients!
515 New Bedford Rd., Rochester, MA  /  508-577-2152  /   [email protected]
Call or email for full details and schedules.

SEMAP's Buyer Members in our Business-to-Business/Buy Fresh Buy Local Network are local restaurants, schools, and markets.  Listed here are 2008 members; they are a group interested in supporting local producers and educating their customers on the many benefits of buying fresh, local products.

Specific directions, locations and other info on these markets and many others in MA & RI can be found on the ONLINE FARM GUIDE.

 

If you have friends & family who would be interested in receiving these updates, please have them sign up on our website! Or you can easily forward this email to them by clicking the "Forward email" link at the bottom of the page.

Any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me.