Giving Thanks and Feeling Hopeful
- Dana Ayer
- Dec 28, 2020
- 1 min read
Happy New Year! Like many, we are looking forward to brighter days ahead, but we are very thankful as we look back on the many blessings that 2020 brought us!
We are thankful, above all else, for the health of our family and employees. We are thankful for the ability to keep farming, amid a global pandemic. Continuing to care for our land and animals has been therapy for all of us and kept us grounded. We are thankful to be here, in Vermont, with a supportive community and resilient service providers.
We are thankful for the opportunities 2020 has given us, like opening our Market to fill a need for local meats.
From left to right: Elizabeth, Melissa, Bonnie and Clara in front of the Market, located at 141 Lyle Haven Road, East Montpelier, VT
Lastly, we are thankful for science and smart minds that give us promise for 2021. We hope you and your family are doing well, and 2021 brings you much joy and happiness!
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