MARTHA'S VINEYARD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC
Programs
Agriculture and Community Engagement
THE SOCIETY PROMOTES THE PURSUIT OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, LAND CONSERVATION, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, MECHANIC AND DOMESTIC ARTS AND ENCOURAGES THE RAISING AND IMPROVING OF PLANT AND ANIMAL STOCK AND THE SALE OF ISLAND-GROWN PRODUCTS AND FLOWERS AT LOCAL FARMERS' MARKETS. IN 2018, THE SOCIETY RE-INTRODUCED 4H TO ISLAND YOUTH AND IN 2020 ESTABLISHED A DISTINCT DUKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO ADVOCATE FOR THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF ISLAND FARMERS AT THE STATE LEVEL. TODAY, THE AG HALL CONTINUES AS THE HEART OF THE ISLAND'S FARMING AND PRODUCING COMMUNITY, PROVIDING A HOME TO THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD AGRICULTURAL FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW, THE FARMERS SOCIAL, THE FARMWORKERS SOCIAL, THE BARN RAISERS BALL, THE MEAT BALL AND THE HARVEST FESTIVAL. THE SOCIETY ALSO HOSTS MANY COMMUNITY SPEAKERS, EVENTS, AND MEETINGS. WE ALSO OFFER OUR SPACE TO OTHER ISLAND ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE ARTISANS FESTIVAL AND WEST TISBURY FARMERS MARKET.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$881KScholarships for Agricultural Studies
THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, LAND CONSERVATION, VETERINARY MEDICINE, CULINARY ARTS OR RELATED FIELDS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$6KGrants for Sustainable Agriculture
THE SOCIETY ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE WORK OF FARMERS AND BACKYARD GROWERS DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ISLAND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS AWARDED BASED ON THE OVERALL QUALITY OF THE PROJECT, ISLANDWIDE IMPACT, INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, FEASIBILITY, AND LONG-TERM VIABILITY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$4.2K
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