We extend our appreciation to so many individuals who helped to make
this evening memorable. Bill McKibben braved the Middlebury Gap in his
Prius to impress upon us the significance of our effort to help
establish two new sources of local food, including the Vermont
Foodbank's first farm, here in our Valley.
Twelve local artists and health practitioners generously donated unique
gifts and services to a silent auction benefiting the farms. A
spectacular painting of the Bruce Farm by Dotty Kyle unveiled at the
event will be on display for all to see at a location soon to be
announced. Please join us on March 20 at a benefit bake at American
Flatbread for a special opportunity to bid on Dotty's piece as well as
a Gary Ekhart painting of the Kingsbury Farm!
We are especially grateful for Claudia Becker and the Big Picture for
generously providing us with the perfect place to kick off our farmland
conservation campaign. The Big Picture, with its excellent staff,
"local" cuisine and welcoming space, has become a wellspring for many
creative community initiatives bringing positive change to The
Valley.
And finally, thanks to all who have recently sent generous donations to
the Vermont Land Trust to help support the effort to conserve the
Kingsbury and Bruce Farms! Time is short and broad community
participation is needed to make this happen. Spread the word to your
friends and neighbors to join the Two Farm Revival!
Liza Walker
VLT Mad River Valley Director
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