HIGHER FEDERAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR GIFTS OR

BARGAIN SALES OF CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS

The 2008 Farm Bill renews a powerful tax incentive which has helped conserve a million or more acres of farms, woodland and natural areas across the US.  The higher federal income deduction for charitable donations of conservation restrictions is retroactive to the beginning of 2008 and will last through 2009. Click here for more information about the tax benefits of land conservation.

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 BLACKSTONE VALLEY FARM TOUR

On Saturday, September 13th we will offer a bus tour of six landmark farms located in the Blackstone Valley. In addition to highlighting local produce, the farms included in the tour also have a history of social advocacy and land preservation.

We will be visiting a farm that has a longstanding tradition of employing migrant workers, farms that contribute to a community food bank, and farms that are participants in the Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program.

You will hear from each of the farm owners and have an opportunity to browse and shop at each location. This guided tour will also include a morning and afternoon snack and a box lunch at an historic Massachusetts property.

For more information please contact Pat Nedoroscik, Sutton MLT representative, at pnedoroscik@charter.net or 508-476-7465.

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The next meeeting of the Metacomet Board of Directors is scheduled

for Wednesday, July 2

6:30 pm at the Mendon Senior Center