lee backyard farming initiative

​Join us every 3rd Wednesday until September for Backyard Farming Fun! We'll be visiting Wendy Fogg at Misty Meadows, Exequiel Bardales & Ryan Wilson at DeMeritt Hill Farm, Brian Ferguson at Flag Hill Winery, Jill Nooney & Bob Munger at Bedrock Gardens, plus we might see ​Don Quigley at one of the Lee Farmers Markets!
Sponsored by the Lee Agricultural Commission, Lee Sustainability Committee, the Friends of the Lee Public Library, and the Lee Public Library

Look at all the fun we're having this summer!

June 21st - Misty Meadows
We had a wonderful time with Wendy learning about herbs and gardening. Thank you Misty Meadows! 
July 19th - DeMeritt Hill Farm
It was amazing to learn about apples with Exequiel, we had a blast. Thank you DeMeritt Hill Farm! ​
August 16th - Flag Hill Winery
What fun with had with Brian learning about grapes and wine! Thank you Flag Hill Winery! ​
Sept 20th - Bedrock Gardens
We had a fabulous time with Jill and Bob walking the amazing grounds. Thank you Bedrock Gardens!
Take a look back at all the fun we had in the winter of 2023! 
‘Local Harvest and How to Use It’
Grains
We had a whole lot of fun learning about grains during our first winter event with Sarah Cox and friends! 
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Fresh Versus Aged
We had a great time taste testing delicious steak and cheese during our second winter event with Evan Mallet and Donna-Lee Woods! 
Live Versus Dead
March 22nd 2023
We had so much fun learning about fermentation during our third winter event with Dave Vargus and Brian Ferguson ! 
Foraging Herbs and Seasonings
April 26th 2023
We are looking forward to learning about fermentation during our last winter event with Wendy Snow Fogg!
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