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As an education and charitable 501(c)(3), LESSON's mission is to support a safe, just, sustainable and local food system for the Delmarva Peninsula. Our programs and projects seek to create socially responsible, durable relationships and practices that protect our environment as they ensure economic viability of local farms and farmers. Join us; work with us to achieve social equity and justice for those who live, work, and eat on the Delmarva Peninsula.       Welcome to our home

Pasture Management Short Course

Have cows, horses, sheep, or goats?

Check out the Pasture Management Short Course offered by UMES' Extension Services.

Register by October 1st.

Event Date: 
10/09/2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Looking for Fresh Local Produce Year Round?

Check out Winter offerings from these farms and farmers:

Calliope Organic Farm, Salisbury, MD
http://calliopefarmandgarden.com/csa-membership/

Homestead Farm, LLC, Millington, MD
http://www.freshorganicvegetables.com/csa.html

Davon Crest II, Trappe, MD
sharon@davoncrest2.com

Jack's Market, Hebron, MD
CandBurns@aol.com

Three Maples Farm, Hebron, MD
Lamb & Pork, grass fed
threemaplesfarm@comcast.net

Greenbranch Organic Farm, Salisbury, MD
http://www.greenbranchfarm.com/whatsavailable.html

High Tunnel Fundamentals - "Field Day" in Seaford - Saturday, Oct. 2

High Tunnel Fundamentals

with Bryan Butler - University of Maryland Extension

Growing During the Hot Months

with Gordon Johnson - University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

Event Date: 
10/02/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Maryland Coast Day

Come out and celebrate the wildlife, culture and natural resources of Maryland's coastal region for free family fun! This event attracts more than 3,000 visitors for exhibits, local food, music and children's activities.

LESSON will be there with an informational booth. If you'd like to help us out, click here.

This event is held at Assateague State Park on the Maryland side of the park. Please stop by!

More information.

Event Date: 
09/18/2010 - 11:00am - 4:00pm

JOIN IN 'MATERMANIA --- We're sorry if you missed it; it was GREAT!

Stay tuned for our report on 'Mater Mania 2010! More information coming soon!

‘Mater Mania, the annual celebration of locally grown, organic, and heirloom tomatoes, and in support of the Medora Harvest Fund, dedicated to the memory of Medora Cockey, is set for Sunday, August 22 from 3-7 PM at Cedar Hill Marina & Park in Bivalve, Maryland. 'Mater Mania Tomato Festival brings one of our favorite restaurants, SoBo’s to the Table!

Future Harvest -- CASA 12th Annual Conference

Save the Date: On January 14 & 15, 2011 our 12th Annual Conference will be held at the Pearlstone Center in Reisterstown, MD. New Opportunities: Field Trip Pre-Conference Sessions on Composting, Hoop Houses, GAP Certification and more! Stay tuned for more updates, here and on our conference page.

Event Date: 
01/14/2011 (All day) - 01/15/2011 (All day)

Volunteer Fair -- Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Event

Register your organization/program now for the 2010 Lower Shore Volunteer Fair. This event will be held September 25th from 10am-2pm at Wor-Wic Community College. Don’t miss this opportunity to highlight your work in the community and connect with individuals and families that are interested making a difference! Access the registration form here http://www.cfes.org/pdf/volunteer_fair_registration_form.pdf . Registration instructions are included on the form.

Event Date: 
09/25/2010 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Farm to Fork Dinner, Homestead Organic Farms

4th Annual Field to Fork Dinner (9/13)
Homestead Farm, Millington, Maryland
featuring Chef Brennan Keegan of 208 Talbot (St. Michaels, MD)

Event Date: 
09/18/2010 - 6:00pm

Farmer-Veteran Coalition Heals Vets Down on the Organic Farm

TAKE PART: Farmer-Veteran Coalition Heals Vets Down on the Organic Farm
What if there were a way to help our Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans re-enter society and find a career they loved that also healed the trauma of combat?

Michael O'Gorman, one of the pioneers of the organic food movement and founder of the Farmer-Veteran Coalition, may have done just that—through the rejuvenating power of growing delicious and healthy food.

A father of a young veteran, O'Gorman started the Farmer-Veteran Coalition after he learned that many men and women from rural and farming communities were entering the army. When they came back, they were left with trauma and a lack of employment opportunities.

O’Gorman says, "We thought, not only can we help them find jobs, new ways to farm and rejuvenate the income in rural America, we could also help solve America’s need for more farmers and for food security.”

The idea is working . . .

Farmers' Markets – A Resurgence of Community

Farmers' markets are important to the concept of sustainable living in communities for many reasons - here are just a few:

  • energy consumed in transporting food is minimized when we buy locally grown produce, and meats,

  • farmers'markets are a resource for food grown with minimal or no petroleum-based pesticides,

  • we have the opportunity to ask the farmer questions about his or her growing practices,

  • and they provide a forum for interacting with our neighbors.

Look for those farmers who offer local, seasonal, organically or naturally grown products. If the farm market vendors do not advertise this, please ask how and where the products are grown.

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