November
8, 2012
Lexington
Farmers' Market Thanksgiving FEASTIVAL
�Tuesday,
November 20, Seasons Four, noon - 4 pm
 If you're
looking to find some
inspiration for Thanksgiving dinner this year,
look no further!� The Lexington Farmers'
Market is hosting its Thanksgiving
FEASTival event, where community members
can find a variety of local food items from
several farmers and vendors in the area.� For
more information and a list of participating
vendors, visit here.
Don't miss out on this chance to find fresh
produce and discover specially-made local
treats!
Visit Your
Local Winter Farmers' Market
 Just because winter time is coming
doesn't mean you have to give up finding local
produce for the season.� Here's a list of nearby
Winter Farmers' Markets in the area:
Winchester/Mahoney's
Winter Farmers' Market
11/17 - 3/16, Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm
242 Cambridge Street - Mahoney's Garden Center,
Winchester, MA 01890
Woburn
Winter Farmers' Market
11/18 - 5/19, Every other Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm
41 Wyman Street - Spence Farm, Woburn, MA 01801
Medford
Winter Farmers' Market
12/6 - 2/28, Thursday, 3 pm - 7 pm
16 Riverside Avenue - Hyatt Place Garage,
Medford, MA 02155
Somerville
Winter Farmers' Market
12/1 - 4/13, Saturday, 9:30 am - 2 pm
19 Highland Avenue - The Armory, Somerville, MA
02143
Cambridge Winter Farmers' Market
1/5 - 4/27, Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm
5 Callender Street - Cambridge Community Center,
Cambridge, MA 02139
Brookline Winter Farmers' Market
11/11 - 6/9, Sunday, noon - 5 pm
318 Harvard Street - Arcade Building, Brookline,
MA 02446
Newton
Winter Farmers' Market
11/13 - 6/25, Tuesday, 1:30 pm - 6 pm
90
Lincoln Street - Hyde Community Center, Newton,
MA 02461
Goat
Yard Update:� Meet us at the Goat Yard!
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Every Sunday, LexFarm Goat Yard, 1 - 3 pm
 On Sunday, a
new doeling, Phippen, was introduced to
our goat yard. She is visiting for about a month
while a buck visits her home barn in Belmont for
breeding. In fact, Naya and Sapphire
left on Wednesday to be bred by the the same buck.
If all goes according to plan, there will be lots
of new kids at the Goat Yard some time in April.
 Thanks to Founding Member,
Mike Decoteau, for these photos of
Phippen's introduction to the Goat Yard.
Come and
meet Phippen during LexFarm
Goat Yard public visiting hours, Sundays
1 - 3 pm, volunteers and weather
permitting!
Wild
Edible Plant Series, Part Three: Chickweed
This
series will cover wild
edible plants found in
New England as told in
Russ Cohen's book,
"Wild Plants I Have
Known... and Eaten."�
If you haven't had the
chance, take some time
to read this
delightfully
informative book to
find out more on wild
plants for sustainable
eating.
Note:� If you are unfamiliar with
harvesting wild edibles, please
consult a plant expert before
attempting to forage on your own.
 The chickweed is a common garden
weed that grow in shallow patches, preferring
cool, damp conditions.� They have overlapping
smooth, pointed leaves and small flowers made up
of narrow, white petals.� All parts of the plant
above ground are considered edible, both raw or
cooked.� When eaten raw, the taste of the stems
resemble corn, while the leaves, when cooked,
are a close substitute to spinach.� In addition
to its leaves and stems, the seeds are also
edible as well.� The chickweed is also enjoyed
by birds, from which its name is derived.�
Chickweed can be harvested in the spring and
fall, in addition to mild winters.� When
harvesting, it is best to pick the tender, newly
grown leaves from its base stem.�
Membership
Corner
Show
Your Support, Become a Member
A donation of $20.00 for an
individual membership or $35.00 for
a family membership will help us meet
our current expenses and plan for the future.�
You can sign up online here or send a check payable to Lexington
Community Farm Coalition at P.O. Box
554, Lexington, MA 02420. If you have
any questions, contact Brenda Netreba at membe...@lexfarm.org.
Further
Thinking
In
recent news, Proposition 37, a ballot proposal
to mandate the labeling of genetically
modified foods for consumers in CA, has been
rejected by voters as a result of a $46
million dollar campaign by major food
industries and biotech companies.� Read more
about the details of this proposition and what
led to its outcome here.
We
welcome your feedback
Please
write us at newsl...@lexfarm.org
with all feedback regarding the Update or if
you have suggestions for area events that we
can announce.
Jeanne Lin and Allison Moody
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Area Events
Note:
Member prices refer to membership in the
organization hosting the event.
November 10, Drumlin Farm, 12 noon - 4
pm
Simple
Cheesemaking
Cheese is delicious and fun! You can easily
make tasty cheeses from milk - both cow and
goat - or cream. During this workshop, you
will make and sample several different
cheeses, including yogurt cheeses, paneer,
mozzarella, and fresh goat.
$67 non-member, $55 member
November 10, City Natives,
Mattapan, 10 - 11:30 am
The
Tool Clinic
Learn to clean, sharpen, and maintain your
garden tools. This workshop will focus on
nonmotorized, hand tools. Bring gloves, eye
protection and a tool of your own to work on.
Registration required.
Free
November 16, Concord, 7:30 pm
"Focus on
Food" Film Series: Thirst
Is water part of a shared �commons�, a
human right for all people? Or is it a
commodity to be bought, sold, and traded in a
global marketplace? The movie �Thirst�
explores this question, taking �a piercing
look at the global corporate drive to control
and profit from our water-from bottles to
tap," according to its producer.
Free
November 17, Land's Sake Farm, Weston,
10 am - 2 pm
Land's
Sake Pre-Thanksgiving Sale
Get ready for your big Thanksgiving feast by
stocking up on all your favorite fall
produce.� They'll have squash, potatoes,
carrots and parsnips, late fall greens, and
other goodies.� Plus, you can load up on
apples and sugar pumpkins for all that late
season pie-baking.� There will be hayrides for
kids, and maybe even some hot cider & soup
to keep everyone warm.
November 17, Brookline, 1 - 3 pm
Putting
Your Garden to Bed
The late fall and winter is the perfect time
to prepare for spring! In this workshop, you
will learn about mulching, soil amendments,
and garden clean-up that will give your edible
garden a head-start for next year's growing
season!
$30 non-member, $25 NOFA member
November 18, Concord, 2 pm
Talk
and Book Signing with Sara Moulton
Chef/author/TV personality, Sara Moulton will
share stories about her life in food and
television - and the changes she�s witnessed
� from working with Julia Child to the current
trend of food as entertainment.
$35
Board
Members
Janet Kern, President
Ken Karnofsky, Vice-President
Derek Moody, Treasurer
Ellen Frye
Jay Luker
Brenda Netreba
Charlie Radoslovich
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