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Collier County’s Newest Farm Stand Now Open R


esidents of and visitors to Ave Maria


now have a place to purchase vegetables, citrus and other pro- duce directly from area farmers. The recently opened Collier Family Farms U-pick and farm stand is managed by the fourth generation of the Barron G. Collier family, which has more than 100 years of agricultural experience. Collier County’s newest locally owned and grown farm features non-GMO and pesticide-free produce and citrus. Fu- ture plans include a community supported agriculture (CSA) program and special events.


Location: 5321 Ave Maria Blvd. For more information, call 239-398-4157, email LCollier@CollierFamilyFarms.com or visit CollierFamilyFarms.com. See Business Spotlight article on page 30 and ad on page 45.


Celebrate International Women’s Day at Happehatchee Center


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nn Smith, co-founder and director of Circle


Connections and creator of the United Nations (UN) Women’s Circle campaign,


will lead the Happehatchee Center’s celebration of Interna- tional Women’s Day from 7 to 9 p.m., March 8, in Estero. The event is one of thousands conducted by organizations, gov- ernments, charities, educational institutions, women’s groups and companies worldwide to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Smith develops circle leadership programs and works


with many partners in connecting grassroots women’s and girls’ leadership to the UN. She is a representative to the UN and presents workshops and panel presentations at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.


Location: 8791 Corkscrew Rd. For more information, call 239-992-5485 or email Happehatchee@gmail.com.


G 10 Collier/Lee Counties swfl.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com et people back into the kitchen and combat


the trend toward processed food and fast food. ~Dr. Andrew Weil


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