Story from Burlington Free Press:
By Haley Dover
"BOLTON – Cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Citizen Cider cracked open as farmers took their places at the starting line.
After a warm-up at the javelin rake toss and a guess at the weight of a grain bag, the 14 teams of local farm staff were ready to compete for the Olympic gold medal, or rather, the Farmer Olympics gold medal.
Teams from all over Vermont made their way to Maple Wind Farm in Bolton for the inaugural event. Hosted by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, the competition served as a mid-season break for farmers and their crews to compete in a wide range of events designed to challenge a farmer's field skills, said event organizer Mimi Arnstein. She is also a NOFA Vermont board member.
Wax box folding, egg-and-spoon races and farm calculations were among seven events in which teams competed.
"The events are based on real life scenarios of a farmer but with a special twist," Arnstein said."
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By Haley Dover
"BOLTON – Cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Citizen Cider cracked open as farmers took their places at the starting line.
After a warm-up at the javelin rake toss and a guess at the weight of a grain bag, the 14 teams of local farm staff were ready to compete for the Olympic gold medal, or rather, the Farmer Olympics gold medal.
Teams from all over Vermont made their way to Maple Wind Farm in Bolton for the inaugural event. Hosted by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, the competition served as a mid-season break for farmers and their crews to compete in a wide range of events designed to challenge a farmer's field skills, said event organizer Mimi Arnstein. She is also a NOFA Vermont board member.
Wax box folding, egg-and-spoon races and farm calculations were among seven events in which teams competed.
"The events are based on real life scenarios of a farmer but with a special twist," Arnstein said."
Read more...
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