The Best Organizations Committed to Sustainable Local Agriculture & Education

Island Grown Initiative
A non-profit organization working to support local food consumption and farming on Martha’s Vineyard, the Island Grown initiatives’ “…mission is to increase both the supply and demand of locally grown food, for the health of our island environment and community and for the family farmers who keep agriculture alive on the Vineyard.” Visit their website to view IGI’s “Farm Map” -a guide to locating local agricultural products.
Vineyard Haven MA 02568
PO Box 4849
http://www.islandgrown.org

MV Agricultural Society
Established in 1859 the MVAS is dedicated to promoting the pursuit of agriculture, horticulture and land conservation in our community. The 2009 Agricultural Society Fair will be held August 20, 21, 22 and 23.
West Tisbury MA 02575
35 Panhandle Rd
508-693-9549
http://mvas.vineyard.net/

Native Earth Teaching Farm
Offers a variety of educational classes and recreational activities, self-guided farm tours, farm craft demonstrations and a farm stand.
Chilmark MA 02535
94 North Road, near Tea Lane
508-645-3304
http://www.nativeearthteachingfarm.org

• Slow Food Martha’s Vineyard
  Martha’s Vineyard has its own convivium (chapter) of Slow Food, a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported international organization founded in 1989; they organize events for members and the community. “We advocate sustainability and biodiversity through educational events and promote the consumption of seasonal and local foods. We support our local farmers, fishers, artisans and everyone who supports local food.”
  http://www.slowfoodmarthasvineyard.org
• The Farm Institute
  TFI is a teaching farm that provides year-round educational programs in sustainable agriculture for children and adults in the environment of a working farm.
  PO Box 1868
  14 Aero Avenue
  Edgartown MA 02539
  Phone: 508-627-7007
  http://www.farminstitute.org