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FARMstead ED turns 10, and growing!

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FARMstead ED turns 10, and growing… by Katy Budge FARMstead ED is celebrating its 10th year of connecting local farmers and ranchers with both tourists and townies. Founded by county native Lynette Sonne, the organization promotes on-site, hands-on experiences to educate locals and visitors alike about the often-overlooked importance of agriculture. As early as 2005, Sonne had begun working with county agricultural producers to help raise awareness about locally grown and locally made. But her “a-ha moment” for FARMstead ED came in 2014 while horseback riding on a friend’s ranch. “I realized that I was already telling people...