The document discusses fundraising efforts for a proposed community farm. As of October 26th, $289,600 had been raised for Parcels A and C, and the total cost for Parcels A, C and D was $420,500. The community farm would protect the environment, sell food locally, support food pantries and security, offer education, and invite community involvement while honoring the land's history. By December 15th, the group needs to indicate which parcels they will purchase and make a 20% deposit, with the closing date of January 31st. Time is short for fundraising to turn the community farm into a reality.

3. Parcel A $270,500 Funds raised as of
10-26-10:
Parcel A &C $355,500 $289,600
Parcels A, C, &D $420,500

4. What is a Community Farm?
A farm that engages community members
in elements of the farm and, in addition to
food, provides benefits such as agricultural
education, community celebration,
environmental stewardship, and local food
security.
Community Farms can be found throughout New England

5. • protects our soils, water, and
food using organic methods
Imagine a Community Farmon the
Bean and Allard farmland that…

6. • sells food right in our community
Imagine a Community Farmthat…

7. • supports our food
pantries,
•strengthens our food
security
Imagine a Community Farmthat…

8. • helps feed our school kids fresh,
delicious food
Imagine a Community Farmthat…

9. •offers farm-
based and food-
based education
Imagine a Community Farmthat…

10. Imagine a Community Farmthat…
•invites public involvement and
celebration on the land

11. Imagine a Community Farmthat…
•honors the land’s rich farming history

12. Imagine a Community Farmthat…
•honors the
land’s rich
farming
history

13. Imagine a Community Farmthat…
•honors the land’s rich farming history

14. Imagine a Community Farmthat…
•pays tribute to
the land’s
abolitionist
history

15. Together, let’s bring our Farm to life!

16.
•December 15, 2010: GFN must indicate what parcels we intend to purchase, and
place a 20% deposit toward purchase
•January 31, 2011: Closing date on purchase
Time is short!

17. Parcel A $270,500 Funds raised to
date:
Parcel A &C $355,500 $277,300
Parcels A, C, &D $420,500

18. Our Farm. Our Future.

19. Join our effort….give generously…make it a reality!
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