It had a real sense of abundance, great food, games for kids and adults and a chance to support the school. People saw old friends, made new ones, had a good time and did it for a good cause. Thinking back, I believe it was no accident that the Fall Festival combined the harvest season and supporting education. While no one told me this explicitly, investing the joy and energy of harvest into your children s school was a clear act of planting for the future. We still have pumpkins and cornstalks as decorations around the community.
Food is still one of the most important elements of community.
At one time we all knew someone who produced food that we would eat. Today our connection to those who supply our food is through the cash register. This is a connection, but a much weaker one than our earlier direct contact with farmers and farming. We seldom think about where our food comes from and most don t worry about tomorrows meal being available. This Fall season take the opportunity to look at where food fits in your community.