Blog
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Zsuzsa Mitro and the Willing Hands Garden
By Cat Buxton – November 13, 2012So many of our amazing staff start out as volunteers who were attracted to what we do and just want to get involved. Zsuzsa Mitro came to the farm in the fall of 2011 looking to help out as a volunteer with winter chores on the farm. She spent lots of time that winter meticulously sorting beans and being generally helpful to everyone. We are pleased that she has been with us ever since, except that we now pay her for her excellent services in helping to grow high quality organic food for our friends and neighbors in the Willing Hands Garden located behind the blueberry patch. Zsuzsa prepared this short essay about her experience working with Willing Hands on the farm. Read more →
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Lauren Reflecting
October 12, 2012Lauren Harris is a longtime friend of the farm, having worked here on and off for a few years. Between worldly travels and quiet meditation or yoga retreats, she spent this summer in the farmstand and helping Cat with some educational tips and garden planning. Before she left we asked her to write us a little note on her time at the farm. Her reflections on the summer and on the farm were so touching that we’d like to share them with you. Enjoy! Read more →
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Farm Aid Inspiration
By Cat Buxton – September 28, 2012Last week, we were lucky enough to be able to send a small group of staff to the Farm Aid concert, held in Hershey PA this year. Will, Kate, Megan, Laura and I (Cat) drove down to the venue to add to the educational elements of the event, and spent 3 days learning, teaching, and being inspired by all the interest in small farms, good food, and great energy and music. Read more →
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Kate & Chaim on the farm
By Laura Brill – September 14, 2012This summer Cedar Circle was lucky to have two month-long volunteers from Brooklyn, Chaim & his mom Kate. They were all over the farm- from the garden to the kitchen. Here is a synopsis of the experiences in their own words. Read more →
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GMO Food
September 12, 2012The GMO in GMO food stands for a genetically modified organism. They can also be called GE for genetically engineered. There are currently 9 genetically engineered crops available in the US according to the Non-GMO Project. Read more →
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Fall Flowers
August 31, 2012We change our wardrobe, get back to school and head to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches. Michelle and I wondered, why not change your flowers too? Read more →
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Growing Knowledge
By Cat Buxton – August 23, 2012Cat never seems to stop moving! Earlier this month she attended and presented at both the 6th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Burlington and the Summer Institute in Barre within about a week of each other. She came back inspired and particularly excited about Cedar Circle’s connection to DHMC and the discovery that adults seem to enjoy garden games as much as kids! The picture above was taken at Thetford Elementary School’s garden where Cat has been teaching kids to grow their own food for many years. ~Laura Read more →
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The Good, the Bad and the Confusing: The 2012 Farm Bill
By Laura Brill – July 19, 2012The 2012 Farm Bill is a great example of how complicated and convoluted our political system is, and how easy it is to just say, “Ugh. This is why I don’t pay attention to politics.” Here is a compilation of some basic facts and some websites about the Farm Bill, and two reasons why it is important to contact your representative as soon as possible. At the very least you will be more informed about where the future of food and agriculture is headed. Read more →
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Community Gardening
By Laura Brill – July 6, 2012Community Gardens are a great way to strengthen both your community and to empower individuals to start growing their own food. Many of us at the farm are involved, or have been involved with community gardens, and encourage you to seek out your community garden whether you are a novice or an advanced gardener. Cat is on the committees for both the Thetford and White River Junction community gardens, and offers some free clinics throughout the summer. Don’t have a community garden near you? Be a Rebel Tomato and start one! Read more →