MVAS 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society supports a resilient and sustainable agricultural community on Martha’s Vineyard.

We do this by:

  • Offering services, education, marketing, and technical support for farmers and farmworkers on the Island.

  • Hosting education and events to increase community awareness of and engagement in local agriculture.

  • Providing a space for our partners and community members to gather, learn, and collaborate.

Our Values:

  • Appreciation for Agriculture: MVAS believes that farming can be a financially and environmentally sustainable and rewarding way of life and values the diversity of farms on the Island. We are committed to supporting all types of agriculture and ensuring land remains in agricultural production.

  • Community: MVAS believes in building community through agriculture. We highlight the unique strengths and cultures of this community, connect diverse community groups, and collaborate wherever possible.

  • Stability and Flexibility: MVAS believes that our mission requires both longevity and agility. We serve as a reliable, long-term resource for the Island community while remaining responsive to farmers’ day-by-day needs.

  • Tradition and Innovation: MVAS believes that the Island’s agricultural traditions are worth protecting and that agriculture is constantly evolving. We share the heritage and stories of the Island while encouraging and enabling agricultural innovation.

Our Vision:

MVAS works to create a thriving agricultural community in which: farming is visible, valued, and viable; the Island community is engaged and invested in an Island-based food system; and the Island’s agricultural heritage is preserved for future generations.