Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are placing added pressure on a food system already under strain, prompting the Kearsarge region to host its first food security summit. As local leaders and residents gather, they aim to highlight urgent needs, foster community action, and envision a long-term path to resilient food access.

Out in the Open marks its 13th annual Summit for Rural LGBTQ+ People this fall, slated for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14. This signature event continues a longstanding tradition of supporting queer voices outside major urban centers.