History

Randolph Area Family Farms (RAFF) grew out of a community visioning process which took place in 2001, called Our Town, Your Town. Numerous comments were made at that gathering, as well as a follow up gathering in 2002, supporting the cultural and economic values of agriculture to the community.

Vital Communities invited interested parties to organize in support of agriculture, and seek ways to help local farms survive and prosper. Farmers, local nonprofits, community members, artists, and the Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce joined together to celebrate the variety of farms in our immediate area, which range from dairy to vegetable to llama to berries to fish to sheep, and more!

After the first Family Farm Fest in 2002, the volunteer steering committee agreed to stay on, as the project sought funding for a wider range of activities.

While we are a stand alone project now, we thank Vital Communities for their efforts in our formation. Thank you!