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Although I’ve already signed up for my household’s CSA (community supported agriculture) share this year, I couldn’t resist dropping by the fourth annual Farm Share Fair. I’d been hearing about this event, originated by theMove*, a nonprofit that organizes volunteer workdays on farms for young citydwellers in and around Boston.

Sign: who's at the farm share fair?

When my companion and I first walked in, we were impressed by the number of farms and vendors present. We enjoyed a leisurely stroll among the tables.

Checking out the goods at Follow the Honey

Checking out the goods at Follow the Honey

Visiting our friends at Life Force Juice

Visiting our friends at Life Force Juice

Fresh wheatgrass juice

Fresh wheatgrass juice

Shortly, the crowds arrived. It was inspiring to see so many people invested in and excited to support local farms and get their hands on the delicious, healthful, and beautiful veggies, fruit, eggs, meat, grains, and everything else.

Old friends consider the room

Baby with parents

Future veggie enthusiast

Red Fire farmer

After squeezing my way down a packed aisle to sign up for an egg share with John Crow Farm, my friend and I look leave of the fair to free up space for all the other enthusiasts. Lucky for us, the evening held one last treat . . .

Roxy's Gourmet Grilled Cheese food truck

How’s your handcut truffle fry? Mine’s delicious! @Roxy’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese food truck

*EDIT: I just learned that the event was presented by Mindy Harris Communications, in connection with theMove. Thanks for the correction, Mindy!