Risky Business : Introduction of Maple Wind Farm and Information about FUNDRAISING

INTRODUCTION OF MAPLE WIND FARM

1 .ESTABLISHMENT OF MAPLE WIND FARM

Established in 1999 by Bruce Hennessy and Beth Whiting, Maple Wind Farm reflects a deeply held belief in ecological farming. Both hold master’s degrees in education—backgrounds that serve their interest in educating the public about the benefits of pasture-based farming for both the farmer and the consumer. They established their love of the land while living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming exploring the mountains. Moving East for graduate school and to be closer to family and the summer camp they both worked at, they fell in love with Vermont. The mountains, the people, the land and the food! Their love of teaching and traveling led them to establish On the Loose Expeditions, taking clients on trips around the world for several years, before finding their home and lifestyle as farmers in the hills of Huntington, Vermont.

Maple Wind Farm brings everything they love all together: living in a beautiful place, providing great food, and teaching customers about choices that are best for the land, animals and our own health.

2. MISSION OF MAPLE WIND FARM

Maple Wind Farm mission is to grow the healthiest possible food for families and customers. They raise 100% grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, poultry (chickens and turkeys), and eggs. They are committed to alternate energy system and they utilize wind, solar and horse power in much of our operation.

3. HIGHLIGHT AT MAPLE WIND FARM

- Ecological Farming- alternate energy system

- 100% Grass-Fed & Grass-Finished VT Beef

- Certified Vermont-Inspected Poultry Processing Services

- Organic Vegetables from Maple Wind Farm

- MAPLE WIND FARM ONLINE STORE

- YURT RENTALS AT MAPLE WIND FARM

4. OUR MARKETING MISSION

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FUNDRAISING FOR MAPLE WIND FARM TO HELP THEM EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS

BARN FIRE IN JANUARY 13,2014

The damage amounts to about $200,000, including refrigerators, washing tools, office space and 10,000 pounds of frozen vegetables. But no damage to human and animals.

What others people have already do to help Maple Wind Farm

-Their friends, David Zuckerman and Rachel Nevitt of Full Moon Farm in Hinesburg are supplying organic pork and vegetables for a fundraiser at Hinesburgh Public House on January 28. The dinner, served from 5 to 9 p.m., will consist of three courses, all for $25. Ben & Jerry's is donating dessert.

- Fund raising by Hinesburgh Public House