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Grafton Celebrates Agriculture Saturday

This new event showcases the town's rural flavor.

Grafton Celebrates Agriculture, to be held Saturday, May 19, will be a town-wide “open house” that encourages community members to visit and learn about agriculture-related businesses and non-profit organizations in Grafton.

A free map containing information about what visitors can expect to see and do at each location will be available at the Grafton Common and at the Community Harvest Project.

Participants in Grafton Celebrates Agriculture Day will include: Grafton Community Garden; Houlden Farm; Mapel Plants; Ridge Valley Stables; Potter Hill Farm; Sweetbriar Perennials; Touchstone Community School; Angel Hair Alpacas.

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Also: Community Harvest Project, Floral Elegance; Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine; Grafton Land Trust and Grafton Historical Society.

The event is supported by the Grafton Agricultural Commission, which represents the town’s local farming community. Its mission is to encourage the pursuit of agriculture, help preserve, revitalize and support agricultural enterprises and land in Grafton, and promote agriculture-based economic opportunities in town.

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