Spring has sprung and it's time to sign up for CSA shares!
Love your farmer? One of the best ways you can support CT farmers is by purchasing a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share. There are so many amazing shares offered around the state and we couldn't wait to share some of the more unique ones with you!
Non-GMO Bagged Small Grains - Pleasant View Farms I
Non-GMO Bagged Small Grains-Pleasant View Farms Inc.
Pleasant View Farms has been family owned and operated in Somers, Connecticut since it was founded in 1912. The farm focuses on producing premium hay and straw as well as quality processed corn silage and grows roughly 250 acres of corn and wheat that is combined for the seed and baled into straw, as well as 250 acres of Premium quality orchard grass/Timothy hay. We were happy to have the opportunity to talk to the Lipton Brothers about their operation.
Before you get busy, join CT NOFA for an advanced workshop in design. Use permaculture principles and your experience to design the .11 acre urban property to maximize food production and increase biodiversity. The workshop will be co-taught by Sven Pihl of CT Edible Ecosystems and Sam Billings of...
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Join Connecticut College this Friday and Saturday for the Feeding the Future Conference! The conference features an all-star line-up of chefs, sustainable and urban farmers, food activists, scholars, and social entrepreneurs and three unique sessions that explore the problems of the present food system, probe the lessons of the past, and gain inspiration fro
Scantic Valley Farm will be teaching the art of Pysanky- Ukrainian Easter Eggs in three different workshops this spring! The class will use farm fresh eggs and individuals will transform and take home an egg that they transform into a beautiful work of art! the class is $30 a person. Read more >>
March 28
Ambler Farm Pancakes+ Egg Hunt Wilton Celebrate Spring at the Farm! Drop in for pancakes with Ambler Farm maple syrup anytime between 11 am and 12:30 pm. Bring your own basket for our annual Egg Hunt beginning at noon. Visit with our sheep, goats, and chickens, and stay on...Read more >>
Wolcott Jump into spring with Slow Food Central CT! Did you know March is actually the perfect time to start your seedlings? Come plant some beautiful pollinator plants, fruits, & veggies for the spring! Everyone will go home with a small pot and some seeds. Read more>>
April 6th
Caseus Maple Syrup and Cheese PairingNew Haven The trees are tapped and the sap is flowing - a sure sign that Spring is coming! Sample a variety of different grades of maple syrup, all paired with cheese and wine! We will be joined by Lindsay Sutter, who will explain the process of making maple syrup. Read more >>
April 11th Farmer Joe's Fairy Garden Party Wallingford Farmer Joe is having a Fairy Garden Party and you're invited. We thought everyone could use a bit more sunshine for their family during these cold winter months. Dates: April 11 and May 16 2 sessions offered each day: 10am or 2pm Length of event: 1.5 - 2 hours Read more>>
The CT 10% Campaign is a collaborative project led by
