A heartfelt thank-you to all who came to support the Harvard Farmers’ Market scavenger hunt this past Saturday—the hunters, volunteers, donors, the after-party-goers, the Ayer Billiard’s Cafe, the Cottage Restaurant, our vendors, and Harvard’s own rockin’ band, Pandemonium. Special thanks to the Cullinan, Sklar, Kelley, Brockmann and Sennott families for all their hard work.
Due to everyone’s participation, Harvard and surrounding communities can proudly say we are working our hardest to support small family farms and local food producers, to be mindful of our limited resources, and to bring fresh nutritious food to families.
Our fundraiser was a great step toward ensuring a successful upcoming Market season. All of the proceeds go directly to the operations of the HFM and include scholarships to help local farmers, families in need, insurance, local advertising and more. It does take a village to feed a village, so if you weren’t able to make it to the festivities but would like to contribute in some way, please go to our website at www.harvardfarmersmarket.org; a donation can also be mailed to P.O. Box 317, Harvard MA 01451. Anyone who would like to join this fun organization can just let us know. Helping hands are always needed, and at the very least, it’s worth joining for the delicious local food we have at every meeting!
Scavenger hunt stories and pictures are trickling in bit by bit, and have kept us laughing for days. They can be seen on our website or on our Facebook page. Also, for those still feeling befuddled, puzzle answers to be published soon.
Information on food, restaurants, nutrition, local goods, recipes, and details on the upcoming market season will be posted on our website. We look forward to seeing everyone Aug. 28 for opening day.
Jen Sundeen, Rochelle Greayer, Lisa Frackiewicz, and Davida Bagatelle
For the Harvard Farmers’ Market
