Hey Everyone!
Happy 40th Earth Day!
Spring is here (!) with it's spontaneous sun and sprinkle mix, fresh green aromas, and long sunsets. Ahh! Spring in Southeastern MA is a gorgeous thing! This year, April plays host to the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. Let's be sure to do our part to take care of the planet and celebrate her generosity! There are plenty of enjoyable and healthy ways to celebrate, for example planting a small garden, joining a community support agriculture program ( CSA), or volunteering/visiting a local farmto learn more about the variety of agriculture around you. See below for more ideas on where to find fresh local food in season, along with fun events focused on sustaining the planet's natural resources and its many agricultural traditions. Also, feel free to visit SEMAP's events pagefilled with exciting talks, demonstrations, and meetings focused on local farms and food. As always check out our Online Farm Guide for help with finding Pick-Your-Own (PYO), farmstands, and specialty products. In case you haven't noticed... local food is fantastic!
These emails are designed to help you get started on your local food odysseysand inform you about the many ways you can help local agriculture, simply by buying fresh local products.
Every two weeks or so, you can expect an email updating you on:
- SEMAP News! - SEMAP Welcomes New Executive Director - Bridget Alexander!
- What's Growin' - Salad Greens, Herbs, Meat & Lots of Seafood!
- How you Can Further Support Local Producers - Local CSA Shares & Greenhouses!
- Local Events! - Ways to Participant in Local Ag. - Earth Day Events!
SEMAP's
mission is to help local farmers achieve economic success through
marketing and technical assistance. Now, we are also increasing our
public outreach on Why, Where and How to buy fresh, local
products. SEMAP's 'Buy Fresh Buy Local'
Campaign makes it easy for you to find the best quality products from
our terrific local farms and food businesses--look for the our new
label and taste the difference! All over Southeastern Mass., this label
will be at participating farmstands, farmers markets, restaurants and
markets.
Look for the 'Buy Fresh Buy Local' label, and taste the difference! |
SEMAP News!
SEMAP WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Welcome Bridget Alexander!
Bridget comes to us from the Greater New Bedford
Workforce Investment Board where she served as their director of development,
successfully obtaining over a million dollars in grant funding. She brings with her an esta blished
network and working knowledge of Southeastern Massachusetts. Bridget grew up on a dairy farm in
Montana, frequents farmers markets, and considers herself a locavore and a
foodie. Bridget's educational background includes a
Bachelor of Arts Degree from VA Tech, in Communication Studies with
concentrations in Journalism & Public Relations. Bridget also holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Roger Williams
University, in Bristol, Rhode Island.
She is a current member of the Massachusetts Bar and practiced in the
area of civil litigation. Much of Bridget's experience was acquired during
her time in Washington, D.C., where she worked in the non-profit sector
implementing federal government relations & fundraising strategies, and
facilitating public policy seminars. More recently, Bridget worked with the
Director of Policy for the Rhode Island Attorney General, Patrick Lynch,
researching policy initiatives. As the WIB's Director of Development, Bridget has successfully
written federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate grants totaling $1.25
million. She has forged
relationships with economic development entities in our region to align
workforce development and economic development initiatives. She has convened
and led government officials, community leaders, and regional progressives to
collaborate in developing programs in such areas as weatherization training and
prisoner reentry.
Bridget intends to hit the ground running as the
new Executive Director of SEMAP as this is an exciting time for food and local
agriculture.
THE Z GIVES BACK on the 40th ANNIVERSARY of EARTH DAY! APRIL 23rd, 2010 The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center - 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Mention SEMAP when ordering your EARTH DAY tickets by phone or in person, and $1 will be donated to our programs!
![the z!](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs018/1101568733673/img/106.jpg?a=1103305351809) On April 23, 2010 , the magnificent St Anthony of Padua Church will be filled with the voices and music of an 80 person chorus, the Paul Winter consort and 25 musicians from around the United States in a spectacular celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with a rare performance of Winter's Missa Gaia.
A pioneer of world music and the composer of Missa Gaia, Paul Winter has won 4 Grammy Awards for his unique genre of "earth music", which interweaves the voices of "the greater symphony of the wild" with instrumental voices from classical, jazz and indigenous traditions of the world, introducing people to the variety of species and ecosystems on earth through the beauty of sound.
Please join us! Visit The Zfor show times, ticket price and information; or call
the box office at 508-997-5664. Thanks for your support!
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CSA Updates!
Summer / Fall CSA shares Community Supported Agriculture
A weekly supply of farm fresh vegetables and fruit all summer long!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the Online Farm Guide for more information on MANY local farms and CSAs!2010 CSA Membership feeds a family of 4 with fresh certified organic fruits, vegetables,
eggs, herbs, and fresh flowers. (Approx. $600 worth of fresh, local,
nutrient-dense produce and eggs.) Also, you will be able to pick your own flower bouquet and bunch of
herbs each week as they come available.
Pick up:Thursdays on the farm, 10am - 5:00pm Dates: June 10th to October 7th. Cost: $550 - if you are willing to donate 5 hours of work; $600 if you
are unable to contribute the working hours.
ELDREDGE FARM - Brewster, Ma.In 2010 Eldredge Farm &
Nursery is continuing its Community Supported Agriculture program as a
way for the food buying public to create a direct relationship with the
farm where members receive a weekly � bushel basket of produce over the
20 week harvest period. These limited memberships will be sold on a
first come, first served basis. Pick up: at Eldredge Farm
between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM; pick up day TBA. Please contact Eldredge Farm for more information: [email protected] SILVERBROOK FARM - Cape Cod pick up locations. See website for more info!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BRISTOL COUNTY:
BRIX BOUNTY FARM - Dartmouth, Ma. Farm fresh vegetables grown with an emphasis on nutrition, quality and respect for the earth. Registration for
our 2010 CSA is underway, please view our website for more information: www.brixbounty.com
Dates: 20 week season, beginning in mid-June.Pickup: Mondays & Fridays from 2PM to 7PM at Brix
Bounty Farm, 858 Tucker Road, Dartmouth
HILLTOP FARM- Westport, Ma. At Hilltop Farm, we are proud to offer a flexible CSA program, with a variety of share sizes,
pickup locations, and delivery options. The CSA season will begin in
June and continue through the end of October (20 weeks). Because we
have the advantage of starting crops in our four
greenhouses, we will be able to offer what are usually
mid-season crops much earlier in the season. Please visit our website for more information: hilltopfarmwestport.com
OAKDALE FARM - Rehoboth, Ma. Oakdale Farm is a 5th generation working vegetable and horticulture
farm. The farm practices safe and environmentally friendly farming. We
have been committed to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) on 150 acres
and 10 greenhouses for years. In 2010, we have started our transition
to Certified Organic herbs and vegetables. (Produce list available to download from farm website.)
Pick up available at: Oakdale Farm (Thursdays), or 3 farmers market locations: North Easton (Tuesdays), Colt State Park, Bristol RI (Fridays) and Barrington RI farmers market (Wednesdays).
Contact:Richard & Marie Pray, Jr. at (508) 336-7681; E-mail: [email protected] Download a sign up sheet from the farm website at, www.oakdalefarms.com
QUITTACAS FARM - E. Freetown, Ma. The harvest period begins week of June 14th and continues until October 1st. Our share provides a variety of fresh vegetables grown on the farm,
when in season, each week for a family of 2-4. We have a limited number
of shares available. On occasion, cut flowers and fresh herbs may be included in your weekly pickup. Pick up day TBA.
Share Info: Full Share = $350.00 / Loyalty Discount = $25.00 (for prior CSA Members) Senior Discount = $25.00 (age 60)
Freezer Beef Program and custom raised Chickens run separately- We will partner families to purchase fresh,hormone free beef and poultry.
Contact: Gail and Jill Marks, (508) 916-1089; [email protected].
SILVERBROOK FARM- Dartmouth Ma. Seven Farm CSA coordinated by Silverbrook Farm. Several share options and pick up spots available, including Boston delivery services!
Dartmouth, MA - CSA / 2010 Season:
DATES: June 23rd, first pick up /
October 27th, last pick up
PICK UP DAY AND TIME: Wednesdays from 1 to 6
PM @ Silverbrook Farm. (Please mark your calendars and be on time!)
SHARE PRICES: By Check: Half share: 335.00 / Full Share: 570.00
By Credit Card: Half Share: 345.00 / Full Share: 585.00
Contact: Visit
www.silverbrookdartmouth.com for complete share options, and to order online. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PLYMOUTH COUNTY:
LUCKY FIELD
ORGANICS - Rochester, Ma. Pick
up: Tuesday/Thursday @ How on
Earth, 62 Marion Rd.
Mattapoisett, MA 02739. Certified organic vegetables, herbs, and
flowers from our fields to your table. Contact: Eileen & Weston
Lant, (508) 763-8104 .
Main Season:
(June 8 - Oct. 21) Full Share $625 / Small Share -
$425 / Single - $300
Vacation CSA:(10
wks, July-Sept.) Full Share - $400 / Small Share - $300
Flower CSA: (June 29-Sept. 2) - $150 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORFOLK COUNTY:
WHITE BARN FARM - Wrentham, Ma. White Barn Farm will be growing good, clean vegetables with the most
sustainable farming techniques available. The farmers at White Barn
Farm are dedicated to using sustainable growing methods and believe in the
importance of growing food for their community. They hope to inspire
the locals to eat in season and take the extra moments to prepare
wonderful meals for the people they love using ingredients grown with
care.
We offer full shares only, packed into a box to be picked up at our
Roadside Stand, right across from the farm on 1A in Wrentham.
Pick Up Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays, from 3pm to 7pm. Share Info: Share costs $625 and runs for 22
weeks, usually the first week in June until the last week in October.
More info at www.whitebarnfarm.org
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What's Growin?
Eat Locally Year-Round!
Plenty of local foods available - check out the Online Farm Guide for more farms and markets & stores near you!
VEGETABLES - Fresh Spring Herbs and Salad Greens!
- Coonamessett Farm, Falmouth, Ma. - Salad greens available yr-round!
- E&T Farms, W. Barnstable MA - Mixed salad greens available yr-round! Open Weekends!
- Northstar Farm, Westport, Ma. - Baby spinach and greens. Spring veggies soon!
LOCAL AQUACULTURE & SEAFOOD
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WIDE variety of fresh seafood products like lobsters, clams, oysters,
scallops and finfish!
- Barnstable Seafarms, Barnstable, Ma. - Clams and oysters; raw bars available!
- Chatham Shellfish Co., E. Falmouth, Ma. - Premium oysters from Oyster Pond Estuary.
- Cuttyhunk Shellfish, Inc., Cuttyhunk, Ma. - Fresh oysters straight from Cuttyhunk Island!
- E&T Farms, W. Barnstable, Ma. - Aquaponic large mouth bass & tilapia Delivery available!
- Fishwife, Plymouth, Ma. - Fresh lobsters available in many sizes, yr-round!
- Mac's Seafood, Wellfleet, Ma. - Fresh off the boat local fish, scallops, lobsters and more!
- Revolution Lobster, Westport, Ma. - Fresh Westport lobsters Delivery available!
- Salty Lou's, Sandwich Ma. - Fresh lobsters! - Visit their retail outlet!
- Scorton Creek Oysters, W. Barnstable, Ma. - Fresh oysters from Barnstable!
MEAT & DAIRY -There's nothing like fresh local Eggs, Cheese and Milk!
- Cape Cod Organic Farm, Barnstable Ma. - Fresh eggs, call for availability.
- Dufort Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. - Pasture raised pork & grass-fed beef; free-range eggs.
- Foxboro Cheese, Foxboro, Ma. - Fromage blanc & Asiago Cheese! Raw milk available.
- Grayrock Farm, Tiverton RI - Grass-fed beef to be processed in early Dec.
- J.H. Beaulieu Farm, Fairhaven, Ma. - Grass-fed beef, pork sausage; all USDA certified.
- Hickory Knoll Farm, Lakeville, Ma. - Fresh eggs, call ahead just in case!
- Hilltop Farm, Westport, Ma. - Fresh eggs available year-round!
- Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. - Duck eggs available now!
- Miss Scarlett's Blue Ribbon Farm, Yarmouth Port, Ma. - Free frolicking chicken & eggs!
- Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI. - Cheese and yogurt made from RI fresh milk
- Oake Knoll Ayrshires, Foxboro, Ma. -
Grass-fed meats and cheese
- Paskamansett Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. - Fresh raw cow milk available everyday! And eggs!
- Shy Brothers Farm, Westport, Ma. - Artisanal cheeses made with Santos Farm fresh milk!
- Silverbrook Farm, Dartmouth Ma. - Fresh eggs sold at Lees Market, Westport.
BAKERY ITEMS - Who doesn't love fresh baked breads and goodies?
- The Artisan Kitchen, Rochester, Ma. - Wide variety of freshly baked breads, cakes, muffins, cookies & more!
- Artisan Swirls Bakery, Kingston, Ma. - Specialty muffins & baked goods using local produce!
- Gourmet & Gourmand, Wareham, Ma. - Handmade breads, pastries, jams, jellies, and culinary delicacies.
- Flour Girls Baking Co., Dartmouth Ma. - Fresh preservative-free cookies, bars, cakes, etc.
- Great Cape Baking Company, Marstons Mills, Ma. - Fresh baked artisanal breads, cookies and cakes. Check website for complete list of available items.
- Pie In the Sky Bakery, Woods Hole, Ma. - Fresh baked breads, muffins, and pastries!
VALUE-ADDED SIDES, SPECIALTY ITEMS![the readings!](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs018/1101568733673/img/105.jpg?a=1103305351809) LOCAL BEER & WINE - Enjoy a freshly brewed local beer, or local sparkling wine.
- Buzzards Bay Brewing /JUST BEER, Westport Ma. - New brand called 'Just Beer'. Try the new John Beere, Moby D., and C.I.A.
- Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis, Ma. - Great seasonal brews, free tours and more! Check their website for upcoming events and times.
- Coastal Vineyards, Dartmouth, Ma. - Small batches of fine creative wines,
produced from their own estate grown grapes. Order online!
- Running Brook Vineyards, Dartmouth, Ma. - Premium wines made with estate grown grapes. Open week days 12-5 for tastings!
- Truro Vineyards, Truro, Ma. - 5 acre farm growing Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
- Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, Westport, Ma. - Famous sparkling, white and ros� wines.
ONE STOP SHOPS - Looking for a variety of local in one spot? Try out these local markets that carry local produce & products!
- Alderbrook Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. - Variety of local produce, eggs, dairy, breads, specialty items, and crafts. Plus, animal petting zoo! Open Year Round!
- Dave's Fresh Pasta, Somerville, Ma. - Specialty food & wine shop featuring handmade fresh pasta &
ravioli any many locally produced items.
- Dedham Square Country Store, Dedham, Ma. - Featuring fresh local vegetables, seafood and more. Visit every Sunday for their indoor farmers market.
- Foodies' Duxbury, Ma. - Full scale market sourcing local produce in season.
- Golden Goose Markets, Boston, Ma. - Variety of fresh produce, using local when possible. Full butcher shop and deli counter. Free delivery throughout the North End!
- How On Earth: The Store,
Mattapoisett, Ma. - Local dairy, baked goods, meats, and fresh produce. Local prepared foods and lunch specials Tu-Sat., dinner
Friday nights!
- Lees Market, Westport, Ma. - Lees Loves Local! Pick up all your local grocery items!
- Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, MA - Open yr-round! Root crops, xmas trees, baked goods, preserved vegetables and local crafts.
- Priso's Market & Deli, Bridgewater, Ma. - Year Round market & deli offering fresh produce, groceries, prepared
foods and ice cream.
- Tihonet Village Market,
Wareham, Ma. - Variety of unique local items including candles, lip balms, cook books,
jams/jellies, honey and more. Local ice cream too!
- Windfall Market, Falmouth, Ma. - Wide variety of groceries, organic produce and prepared meals.
TAKE A BREAK! - At one of these tasty establishments for some great coffee, snacks, or full local meal!
City Feed & Supply, Jamaica Plain, Ma. - Fantastic local fare that hits the spot during
your Boston shopping-sprees! Market has many local items and specialty
gifts as well!- Far Land Provisions, Provincetown, Ma. -
Full retail market w/ deli and bakery.
Grocery has fresh produce section. All baked goods and prepared foods
made from scratch on premise.
- Main Street Cafe,
Fall River, Ma - Open week days 7am - 3pm stop in for a hearty
breakfast or lunch with local eggs and fresh baked breads and muffins!
- Martha's Stone Soup,
Plymouth Ma. - Using organic and local produce; serving dinner and tea
service. Check website for amazing menu items and special dinner
nights!
- Pie in the Sky Bakery, Woods Hole, Ma. - Fresh baked breads; soup and sandwiches.
- Rockin' K Cafe, Bridgewater, Ma. -Local and organic ingredients compliment the fair-trade coffee. Great place to warm up and eat healthy.
For complete information on all these farms (and MANY others), plus MORE produce in season, check out our Online Farm Guide at www.semaponline.org |
Greenhouse Alert!
Organic sprout @ Web Of Life Farm, Carver Ma.![web of life](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs018/1101568733673/img/110.jpg?a=1103305351809) | BUY YOUR SEEDLINGS LOCALLY! Visit a locally owned greenhouse or farmstand below to find this season's seedlings - safe for your garden, and your neighbor's as well!Read more about late blight issues, and how to prevent them!Variety of vegetable plants, annuals and perennials.BRIGGS NURSERY - N. Attleboro, Ma.Variety of vegetable seedlings, annuals and perennials.FIGUERIDO'S GREENHOUSES - Westport, Ma.Asparagus roots, strawberry plants, and cool weather seedlings available now (kale & salad greens); end of May: tomato, cucumber, and pepper seedlings.OAKDALE FARM - Rehoboth, Ma.Certified organic herbs and vegetable starts, open year-round!OLSON'S GREENHOUSES - Raynham, Ma.Large variety of perennials, vegetable & herbs starts, and onion sets. Visit new retail area. Check website for updates!WEB OF LIFE ORGANIC FARM - @ the Plymouth Farmers MarketCertified organic seedlings. We offer heirloom and hard to find varieties along with the classics. |
Local Events!
Also, be sure to scan our Online Farm Guide to look for more ideas on local specialties and events. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ZEITERION 40th Anniversary of EARTH DAY - Friday April 23rd @ 8PM Join Together with 90 Singers & Musicians with Paul Winter Consort
ALL NEW SHOW!! At New Bedford's Magnificent St. Anthony of Padua Church. FREE trolley from Whale's Tooth Ferry Parking Lot, downtown to St. Anthony's Starting at 6:30pm.
Mention SEMAP when ordering in person or by phone, and the Z will contribute $1 to SEMAP!
View other Community Earth Day Partners & their EVENTS at: http://www.zeiterion.org/earthday.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- REGIONAL CONFERENCE on SUSTAINABILITY - Tuesday April 27th, 2010 Building a Sustainable Southcoast / http://councilonsustainability.org
Bristol Community College -Fall River Campus 8:30am-4:30pm A Two-Part, One-Day Event - Come for one session or come for both! Morning Session: Building Sustainable Communities
Keynote Speaker: Mark Sylvia - Director of the
Green Communities Division, Department of Energy Resources (DOER) The
Green Communities Act: What it is; How municipalities can benefit from
it; and Future Prospects.
Panel Discussions: Green Communities Showcase / Energy Service Companies Lunch (12:00pm) ~ Free Lunch Provided to
Registered Attendees Lunch Keynote Speaker: Richard Heinberg
- Leading educator on Peak Oil and Author of nine books including, The
Party's Over, Peak Everything, and the newly released Blackout,
Heinberg will speak about Peak Oil and its ramifications for the
Southcoast.Afternoon Session: Building Sustainable Businesses
Panel Discussions: Green Business / Green Jobs / Buy-Local Campaign ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SOULE HOMESTEAD ANNUAL SHEEP DAY / EARTH DAY - May 1st, 2010 Soule Homestead Education Center, Middleboro, Ma. 10:00am - 3:00pm Demonstrations all day: Spinning, Sheep Shearing, Weaving, Rug Hooking, Rug Braiding & Wool Felting. Children's Activities all day!! Sheep Dog Demonstration - 11:30 am and 1:00 pm with Sheep Dog
Junction's Rick Seaman Join us for a nature hike with Botonist, Martha (Mike) Schroeder at
12:30 Plant Sale, Raffle, Craft Sale, Bake Sale & Popcorn Open multi-family yard sale - Table Rent $5 - (pre-registration required)
Event held rain or shine! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- PRISCO'S MARKET & DELI SPRING FLING EVENT! Saturday, May 15th 3rd Annual Spring Fling - Blockbuster Event! Free Ice Cream - Free Pony Rides - Free Face Painting Live Cooking Demo by Holland Grill Live Seminar by David Epstein, Channel 5 Meteorologist DJ - Prizes - Give a ways!
----------------------------------------------------------------------- VOLUNTEER @ YMCA SHARE THE HARVEST - Summer 2010 276 Gulf Road, S. Dartmouth MA / www.ymcasouthcoast.org ONGOING! Visit the YMCA's Share the Harvest Program and help raise a variety of healthy fruits and vegetables. All of the fresh vegetables produced are distributed to area food
pantries, soup kitchens and other emergency feeding programs by the
Hunger Commission of Southeastern MA.
VOLUNTEER opportunities available, April through October 2010.Bring your friends, family, church group, or just yourself to experience the outdoor fun of working in the soil, helping to produce nutritious food for those in need.
Contact:
Donna Edberg
Volunteer Coordinator, 5083993.3361 x 13; [email protected]
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