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FBEA CONFERENCE Designing a Continuum of Programs that Get Real Work Done

FBEA CONFERENCE Designing a Continuum of Programs that Get Real Work Done. Presented by: Meg Connolly, Weir River Farm, Hingham, MA Holly Hannaway, Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA. More than 100 properties statewide.

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FBEA CONFERENCE Designing a Continuum of Programs that Get Real Work Done

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  1. FBEA CONFERENCE Designing a Continuum of Programs that Get Real Work Done Presented by: Meg Connolly, Weir River Farm, Hingham, MA Holly Hannaway, Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA

  2. More than 100 properties statewide

  3. "The Trustees of Reservations preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts."

  4. THE TRUSTEES Nonprofit 102 properties 100,00 members 60,00 acres of protected land 150 regular full-time staff, 30 part-time staff 350-400 seasonal positions 1000’s of volunteers

  5. WHY FARMING?

  6. Why farming? We are leaders in farmland preservation in Massachusetts.

  7. Why Farming? Agriculture further distinguishes the Trustees in the crowded land trust & conservation organization marketplace.

  8. Why Farming? Farms attract people from all walks of life - especially multi-generational families.

  9. Why Farming? Our farms generate tremendous support: Income Donations Volunteerism Membership Agriculture generates 14.2 % of Trustees property revenue

  10. Why Farming? Farms have a broad and diverse constituency.

  11. Why Farming? Farms foster community and invite partnerships

  12. Why Farming? Agriculture helps us tell the whole story of our properties.

  13. Why Farming? Farms are engaging and lead to action.

  14. WHERE?

  15. Weir River Farm, Hingham

  16. Powisset Farm, Dover

  17. Appleton Farms, Ipswich/Hamilton

  18. Eastover Farm, Rochester

  19. Cherry Hill Farm/Bradley Estate, Canton

  20. Westport Farm, Westport Cornell Farm, Dartmouth

  21. Nuestras Raices, Holyoke

  22. Old Manse, Concord

  23. EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT

  24. PLACE IS OUR CONTEXTENGAGEMENT IS OUR STRATEGYSTEWARDSHIP IS OUR GOAL

  25. Program Guiding Principles EngagesVOLUNTEERS SupportsREAL WORKof the farm Connects individuals toPLACE HANDS-ON EmbracesDIVERSITY InspiresACTION Fosters respect &STEWARDSHIP Promotes SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE ReducesNATURE DEFICIT

  26. WEIR RIVER FARM

  27. An artist’s inspiration..

  28. …educates a new generation.

  29. From humble beginnings The Weir River Farm was the 87th property of TTOR. Opened in 2000, the goal of this property was to utilize our barnyard to attract young families to the organization.

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