Paul Jackson's Home Bequeathed to Agricultural Society

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society will be able to offer affordable housing for three farmers this summer, after the late Island homesteader Paul Jackson bequeathed his Edgartown home and garden to the organization.

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Islanders Get Advice on How to Handle Coyotes

An off-Island animal control officer came to the Vineyard Saturday to talk about coyotes after the predators have been seen several times on the Vineyard this winter.

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Barn Raisers Ball Returns

The annual Barn Raisers Ball will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury

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Harvest Festival Delivers a Seasonal Bounty of Delight

The air was sweet at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday morning, for many reasons: the freshly cut Jack-o'-lanterns, the spray of the cider press, the fumes of antique diesel, the autumn leaves.

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Harvest Festival Arrives at Ag Hall

Break out your pumpkins, squash and wild squirrel meat.

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Ag Fair Quilt Chronicles Art of the T-Shirt

A hallmark of the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair — the annual fair T-shirt — has been reimagined by the Island's Modern Quilting Guild.

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Fresh Perspective, Respect for Tradition Fuel Ag Society Leader

Agricultural Society executive director Lauren Lynch’s journey to Panhandle Road began her first summer out of college.

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Island Farm Bureau Lays Out Agenda With State Officials

Two topics dominated when the Martha’s Vineyard Farm Bureau recently hosted state representatives: housing and the possibility of building an animal processing facility on the Island.

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Agricultural Society Announces 2022 Fair Poster Contest

The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society is accepting submissions for its annual fair poster contest.

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Before the Lambs Arrive It’s Time to Shear the Ewes

On Saturday morning, the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society and Slough Farm hosted sheep shearer Siri Swanson, owner of Yankee Rock Farm in Orwell, Vt.

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