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Public Presentation and Discussion
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Dr. Brian Donahue, Brandeis
University Environmental Historian and one of the founders of Land’s
Sake Farm in Weston, MA spoke about “the future of
food farming in New England.”
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We can grow….
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More
of the produce
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Most
of the dairy products
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Some
of the grain and feed
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Much
of the poultry, pork & eggs
But we need your help!
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The Future
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A sustainable food system in Amherst should promote
family, neighborhood and regional self-sufficiency by supporting local
farmers and markets, encouraging more backyard gardens and small
livestock, and creating rooftop food gardens on public buildings.
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