Thursday, Oct. 6—VERMONT—The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) is holding its 22nd annual Share the Harvest event at more than 60 food businesses around the state on Oct. 6.
Up to 15 percent of sales at participating restaurants, co-ops, and stores will be donated to NOFA-VT’s Farm Share Program, which assists limited-income Vermonters in obtaining farm fresh fruits and vegetables through subsidized Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares.
Donations to the Farm Share Program go into a fund which is then disbursed to participating farms offering CSA programs.
In 2016, there are more than 1,400 individuals benefiting from the Vermont Farm Share Program, and a waiting list of others hoping to participate. When customers shop or dine at participating businesses (please see the list below) on Oct. 6, they will be helping NOFA-VT meet a fundraising goal of $18,000 for the Farm Share Program.
Share the Harvest participating businesses located locally include Route 4 Country Store, Deli & BBQ in Quechee; and Woodstock Farmers Market in Woodstock. For a complete list of participating locations—there are 60-plus statewide—visit nofavt.org.