Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society

Agricultural Society Receives State Grant

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society received a $61,882 grant from the state Department of Agricultural Resources this week, part of a statewide effort to promote local agriculture.

Barn Raisers Ball is Agricultural Hall Celebration

The Barn Raisers Ball is an annual celebration to commemorate the raising of the Agricultural Hall in 1994. This year's party takes place Saturday, Nov. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Agricultural Society Fest Brings Fall Fun

Calves in costumes, fresh pies, spooky jack-o’-lanterns and more autumnal treats and festivities will take over the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury Saturday for the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society’s annual Harvest Festival.

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.

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.

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

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.

Harvest Festival Arrives at Ag Hall

Break out your pumpkins, squash and wild squirrel meat.

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.

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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