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Spoutwood Farm Presents the 8th Annual

 

  Mother Earth Hands On Harvest Fair

 
  
The Eighth Annual Mother Earth Hands On Harvest Fair takes place Sunday, September 23, 10am-5pm, once again hosted by Spoutwood Farm in Glen Rock, PA.
This year the festival will focus on hands-on demonstrations and learning activities for all ages around the theme of "Fresh Local Approaches to Fun and Healthy Living." Beyond the demos and activities there will be a special emphasis on live local music at several venues, lively dancing and creative arts. The Mother Earth Hands On Harvest Fair will be a true Celebration of Life in York County.
  

Free Entrance Fee for Kids and Parking

In order to make The Mother Earth Hands On Harvest Fair even more family friendly, kids 12 and under are free and adults only $5. Parking at the farm across the road will run $3/ vehicle.

Spoutwood Farm Center is a 501 (c ) (3 ) non-profit educational farm located in Glen Rock, PA, 45 minutes from Baltimore, Lancaster, Harrisburg and Gettysburg. For further info, call 717-235-6610 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

  
Info: Spoutwood Farm Center is a 501 (c ) (3 ) non-profit educational farm

 


 



What is sustainability? According to the USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SARE), sustainable agriculture is 1) economically viable, 2) socially supportive, and 3) ecologically sound. That can be said as well of sustainability in general. Sustainable thinking and sustainable action are those modes of thought and life which protect the health of the land, support local communities, and uphold the well-being of their practitioners. If any of these pieces are missing, that approach is not sustainable over the long term.


 



What are we harvesting? Since this is a Harvest Fair, held during the traditional harvest season, we are concerned with harvesting the bounty of the good Earth: fruits and vegetables, animal products, and fiber. But we are also concerned with harvesting ideas, ideas about how we can live a more balanced, healthy, and harmonious life with the Earth and our fellow creatures. This harvest is reaped, not with sickle or knife, but through exhibits, presentations, lectures, and above all, networking.



So thank you for coming! We hope you have a wonderful time at our sixth annual Mother Earth Harvest Fair at Spoutwood Farm, and may the things you harvest here help you to enjoy a healthy, balanced, and sustainable life.