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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All Roads Lead to the Fair, With Covid Precautions in Place

After an unprecedented year and a half, the opening of the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show and Fair on Thursday morning was in many ways a return to precedent.

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Spring Food Drive Fills Ag Society Hay Wagon With Donated Goods

A community food drive hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Saturday collected over 1,00 pounds of food and household items.

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Food Drive at Ag Hall Saturday

From noon to 5 p.m. April 10, the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society is gathering contributions for the Island Food Pantry.

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Major Donor Provides Boost to Agricultural Society
Maia Coleman

A major gift from an anonymous donor was announced this week by the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society, providing a boost for the venerable society in this summer of need.

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Was Island Institution: After 84 Year Island Fair to Be Discontinued This Year at Least
Vineyard Gazette

After eighty-four consecutive years of existence the Dukes County Agricultural fair will be discontinued, for this year at least. State premiums have been cut to a minimum, and the receipts normally expected from the gate and other sources of revenue are not expected to be sufficient to cover expenses. Such was the announcement made by George G. Gifford, secretary of the association, yesterday. Charles G. Norton is the president of the association.

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Film Festival Scraps Plan to Buy Land From Ag Society
Louisa Hufstader

The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival is dropping its plan to buy about 10 acres of land in West Tisbury from the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society.

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With Events Increasing, Selectmen Grapple With Ag Hall Mission
Holly Pretsky

After some discussion, West Tisbury selectmen approved a list of 2019 events for the Agricultural Hall.

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