That's right, you've helped us do it again!
Thank you for helping make the holiday season is made even brighter this year. This December we celebrate the protection of McGuire farm as our latest addition after a year of protecting a record number of farms.
The Best Present Ever
McGuire Farm Permanently Protected
Who doesn't need one more reason to celebrate? Right in time for our favorite season, McGuire farm has been permanently protected. 44 acres of land will now be available for farming forever.

Please remember that by donating, you help us give the best present possible to past, present, and future farmers: the peace of mind in knowing that the land will always be there. 

Help protect farmland forever by giving here.
Thank You
You Helped Us Protect a Record Number of Farms
That's right, you did it. Thanks to you, Connecticut Farmland Trust has been able to protect more farms than any other year since we started out in 2002. This includes the Cooley Preserve in Cornwall (a Cornwall Conservation Trust property) along with farms in Lebanon, Bethany, and Vernon. As if the holidays weren't enough, our latest addition of McGuire farm has put us in a celebrating mood.
Eat In Season: This Month's Local Recipe
Cranberry Apple Crisp
A tart twist on an old favorite.

Filling: 
3 cups cranberries 2 large apples, chopped
 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Topping: 
¾ cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup chopped pecans (optional) 3 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine cranberries, apples, sugar, 1 Tbsp flour and cinnamon. Mix and place into baking dish. 
 
Combine remaining flour, brown sugar, oats, and nuts and mix. Add butter and stir until crumbly. spread over the fruit mixture. 

Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
 
*Remember to visit local farmers' markets for CT Grown produce.
Do you want to save a family farm?
Connecticut Farmland Trust | 860-247-0202 | www.ctfarmland.org
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