not so simple living fair

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Thirty some years ago in Anderson Valley the Simple Living Fair made its debut at the Boonville Fairgrounds. The driving force then was a group of back-to-the-land refugees from urban venues who had the desire and hope to make this agricultural work relevant; cooperating with and respecting nature; and moving a lot of dirt. This summer at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boon­ville on July 31st and August 1st the Anderson Valley Foodshed has organized a retrospective and brand new version called the NOT So Simple Living Fair.

Throughout the weekend we will have simultaneous displays and demonstrations, Conversation Café, Barter Blanket area, Tool Show and Tell, and Marketplace. Displays and demonstrations will cover the topics of:

* Animal Husbandry
* Herbs and Health
* Sustainable Practical Skills
* Greywater and Rainwater Harvesting
* Farming and Gardening
* Food Storage and Preservation
* Alternative Energy
* Kitchen Skills
* Tool Show and Tell
* Beekeeping
* Seedsaving
* Shelter
* Fermentation and Dairy Culturing
* Hunting and Gathering

Our Mission:

The Anderson Valley Foodshed Group works toward a vibrant, healthy local food system for our community. We celebrate our local foods, farmers and gardeners. We aim to increase our capacity to grow a diverse, year-long supply of food for all who live here. We work toward these goals through education, connecting people to each other, and creating new opportunities to grow, process and enjoy locally grown food.