Putnam Barn Opens; Council Advances Farm and Stewardship Initiatives
Putnam Barn opened to fifteen growers as agricultural council expanded regional food initiatives. Conservation Administrator John Jannell reported the facility is ready for produce processing and refrigerated storage with a solar-powered cooler; a public ribbon cutting is scheduled for October 1.
Agricultural Advisory Council · Meeting of August 10, 2026
ORLEANS — Putnam Barn opened to fifteen growers as agricultural council expanded regional food initiatives. Conservation Administrator John Jannell reported the facility is ready for produce processing and refrigerated storage with a solar-powered cooler; a public ribbon cutting is scheduled for October 1. Council member Matt Milan proposed an Orleans-based Harvest Festival to showcase local produce and support food pantries and the seed library.
Nauset Regional Schools' Farm to School program is expanding with a new garden producing fresh vegetables for the middle school cafeteria.
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Source: the Agricultural Advisory Council meeting of August 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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