Our Picks: Fall Festivities in New England

Our Picks: Fall Festivities in New England

Massachusetts: Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA hosts several great events throughout the year! Check out some of the fall events they have planned: Meet a dairy farmer, Farm Friday Dinners, wagon rides, concert series, just to name a few. The Trustees also cares for nearly 25,000 acres – all around Massachusetts. Search here for more of their events throughout …

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The Best State & County Fairs: Find One Near You!

The Best State & County Fairs: Find One Near You!

2019 Agricultural Fairs Find a fair to visit this Summer and Fall!   Fair season is in full swing!  These fairs and events remain some of the best ways to reconnect with our region’s agricultural history.  Nowadays, many people are several generations removed from the farm. However, many of us eat local foods (like dairy) …

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The Big E’s a Big Deal Year Round

The Big E’s a Big Deal Year Round

Like many of you, we try to make the trip to Springfield, MA, each fall to enjoy the sights and sounds of the fifth largest fair in North America: The Eastern States Exposition, aka, “The Big E.” (One memorable year, we showed up with our director cow, Cecile B. DeMilk, and had folks make their …

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Fair Goers Make Their Own Mooo-vie at The Big E

Fair Goers Make Their Own Mooo-vie at The Big E

On September 28th and 29th, we made our debut with a “Make Your Own Mooo-vie” exhibit at The Big E. We hope you had the chance to visit us and create your own flip-book and learn about everything we’re doing to educate people about dairy farming in New England & New York. But in case …

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