MACHIAS — The Washington County Food Council and Healthy Acadia will host an open house and cider pressing at the Downeast Restorative Harvest Community Farm on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 4:15-6 p.m. The event will celebrate the completion of the farm’s new barn and offer community members an opportunity to connect and explore the space.
Guests are invited to enjoy fresh-pressed pasteurized cider, light refreshments and networking with fellow advocates for healthy food systems. Attendees will also have the chance to tour the farm and see what’s growing this season. Those with extra apples on hand are welcome to bring them to be pressed on-site.
The DERH Community Farm is located at 73 Broadway in Machias. The event is free and open to the public.
The Washington County Food Council works to strengthen the local food system by bringing together community members, organizations and businesses to increase access to healthy, affordable food for all. The Council fosters collaboration, shares resources and supports initiatives that promote food security and community resilience.
Healthy Acadia is a 501c3 nonprofit community health coalition working to empower people and organizations to build healthier communities and lives across Washington and Hancock counties. The organization develops partnerships and initiatives that address pressing health priorities, including food security, substance use prevention, chronic disease prevention and community resilience. For more information, visit www.healthyacadia.org.
