We are very excited that folks all over Connecticut are taking the pledge and supporting the CT 10% Campaign! We interviewed Patrick Leahy of New Haven County, one of our 10% Heroes who has consistently reported his progress.
Why was it important for you to take the Pledge?
My wife Cathy and I are members of two CSAs, Boulder Knoll in Cheshire and Eve's Corner Garden in Bethany. We also frequent the farmers markets in New Haven at Edgewood Park and Wooster Square. We also regularly frequent Lyman Orchards for Pick your own. Lyman is my 3 year old granddaughter's favorite trip. She loves apples and we have spoiled her with nothing but the best, right off the tree.
I think the pledge is important because it supports an environment where we learn to care for the land and enjoy its bounty. We need to encourage local production of food. The quality is better because the food cannot be fresher.
What is your favorite restaurant serving locally grown?
My favorite restaurant specializing in utilizing local produced food is The Stone Hearth in Westville, New Haven. We have taken friends there and everyone raves about the quality of the food.
I am happy to encourage others to shop for local produced food.
Hats off to Patrick, Cathy and their granddaughter!