Last evening the Sumner Local Farmers met in our new building for the monthly gathering. There were There were 10 of us regulars sitting around the circle, and two guests. We chatted about our new building, our Natural Fiber Showcase and celebration, various concerns and plans for the future.
The guests talked about plans for an agricultural fair in our area. We started brainstorming, which we do very well, about a fair with animals, music, a goat chariot race, and a sheep to shawl contest. Then we started throwing out potential concerns, parking, effect on the hay field, liability, state regulations. The guests are currently looking for 40 acres of field, and they are thinking big..lots of people. They are wanting to have the local community behind the plan, and promote a true sense of community. No fairway rides, just good old fashioned fun. This is all in the early planning stages, and it was neat to be part of at the ground level.
It will be interesting to see what develops.
The phone rang, and Larry and Pauline had to leave quickly. The cows were out....again! Some lingered to chat a while, talk about the Norway Grange Farmers Market and the barn dance.
I think we all left the meeting feeling a stronger sense of connection. I am thinking now of my new mantra, which is "Live Simply, Care deeply, Speak kindly, and Love Generously." Please pass it on.
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