The table set with a view of Shepherd's Hey Farm
A gorgeous night for a great cause
It was the perfect evening in the Ag Reserve for the 2nd Farm to Fork Benefit Dinner. The ingredients thoughtfully sourced from local farms came to life as an incredible meal in the hands of Harvest Plates and Pints, enjoyed along side local libations in front of the Reserve's most sweeping vista. Diners heard from local grown chef Tom Hughbanks about the importance of local sourcing and from MCA Co-President Gene Kingsbury about what the Reserve has meant to Kingsbury's Orchard. Executive Director Caroline Taylor spoke to what MCA has accomplished - be it matching new farmers with land through our Land Link program, reforesting hundreds of acres of stream buffer, securing ag education for all MoCo Elementary Schools and many other victories - great effort is needed for the job ahead.
2020 will bring comprehensive zoning re-writes in the County. MCA needs to be at the table to represent the interests of farmers, eaters and water drinkers through out the region. Events like Farm to Fork and the upcoming Ride for the Reserve Bike Tour give us the power to speak for local farms and open space. Thanks to all that made the event possible!
2020 will bring comprehensive zoning re-writes in the County. MCA needs to be at the table to represent the interests of farmers, eaters and water drinkers through out the region. Events like Farm to Fork and the upcoming Ride for the Reserve Bike Tour give us the power to speak for local farms and open space. Thanks to all that made the event possible!
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With our thanks to Wib Middleton!
 Carolyn Crow from Black Bunny Bakery with take home treats Harvest Plates and Pints Staff donated leftover food from the event to Community Food Rescue - a project of Manna Food Center that in turn donates it to an organization serving hungry folks. Please consider CFR's ChowMatch program for your next event! |  The Harvest Plates and Pints Team  Harvest Plates and Pints manager Chuck Cobb (center) hands off donated food to CFR's Cheryl Kollin |
Blooms from Stephanie's Secret Garden line the farm table
Peace Run Band
THANK YOU TO:
- Our Hosts the Langstaff Family of Shepherd's Hey Farm
- The Harvest Plates + Pints team lead by Chuck Cobb and Chef Tom Hughbanks. You can chow down with them any time at their establishment in Gaithersburg, inside the Holiday Inn.
- The Family Team of Stephanie's Secret Garden and Gypsy Flower Farm for the gorgeous blooms.
- The sweet treats provided by Black Bunny Bakery, Watershed Cafe and Bread and Beauty
- A Special Thanks to Our Farm to Fork Chair, Alexis Leonard, & Committee: Kristina Bostick, Caroline Taylor, Lee Langstaff, Laura Van Etten, Sharon Bauer, Lili Leonard, Jean Findlay, and Dolores Milmoe
Thanks to Montgomery Printing Solutions of Rockville, our photographer Wib Middleton of PLENTY Magazine and the Wonderful Peace Run Band
TO OUR FARMERS & PRODUCERS THAT WERE PART OF THE MEAL:
Shepherd’s Hey Farm ~ Kingsbury’s Orchard ~ Lady Farmer ~Calleva Farm
Betsy Wilbur ~ Monocacy Mills Farm~ Mike Tabor ~ Waredaca Brewing Co ~ David Scott ~ Plow and Stars Farm ~ Joyce Bailey ~ Summer Creek Farm ~ Nick’s Organic Farm ~ Lewis Orchard ~ Rocklands Farm Winery ~ Joe Long ~ Soleado Lavender Farm ~ Cherry Glen Goat Cheese ~ Farm at Our House ~ Hays Track Farm ~ New Roots Farm ~ Bread and Beauty ~Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard ~ Windridge Vineyard
Thanks to all that donated items to our auction and to auctioneer Max Wolf!
Fast and furious bidding in our live auction
