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Are you looking to celebrate Thanksgiving with a locally grown, Heritage breed or Broad-Breasted white turkey? Supplies are limited, so order your turkey as soon as possible following the instructions given by each farmer or retailer.
The Winter Westport Farmers Market will return for a sixth season in the greenhouse at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens at 7 Sylvan Lane in Westport. The market will run each Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm, from November 12 through March 11.
Join us on December 3 for an elevated farm to table dining experience in a charming industrial space to celebrate fall, support CT NOFA, and savor cutting edge vegetarian cuisine showcasing the season’s bounty.
Please join us at Waldingfield Farm on Sunday, October 23, for an afternoon meal in celebration of CT NOFA’s mission ensuring the growth and viability of organic agriculture, organic food, and organic land care in Connecticut.
The market season ends on Saturday, October 15th, and to celebrate another successful year, The Harvest Hootenanny will be on Saturday, October 29th from 1-5 pm. This family-friendly event will be chock-full of local chefs, breweries and music-makers.
A Farm to Table Dinner on Saturday, October 22, at Whippoorwill Farm Benefits Lachat Town Farm in Weston. Support the efforts of Friends of Lachat to continue building a very special place for our community at this dinner featuring Chef Tim LaBant of Schoolhouse at Cannondale.
Fairfield is celebrating its first large-scale food event – Taste of Fairfield – on Sunday, October 9, from 1 pm to 5 pm at The Delamar/Artisan in Southport. Thanks TownVibe/Fairfield Magazine for bringing Taste of Fairfield to our community.
Catering to “mindful eaters of a plant-based lifestyle,” Green & Tonic bridges the divide between fast casual restaurants and juice and smoothie bars. This fast growing, “health casual” chain recently opened their fifth location in the heart of downtown Westport.
Join Mill Street Bar & Table Executive Chef Geoff Lazlo for a master grilling class followed by lunch. Early fall produce from Back 40 Farm* and other local farms will be featured on the menu at this event benefiting CT NOFA.
Geoff will demonstrate grilling techniques and teach guests how to cook an entire meal on the grill — including meat, fish, vegetables and pizza.
Connecticut beekeeper, author and honey sommelier C. Marina Marchese will take guests on a tasting journey to discover the unique sensory qualities (terroir!) of hyper-regional, Connecticut honeys including selections from Honey Oak Farm in Woodbury, Hannan Honey in Southbury, Autumn Harvest Orchard in Norfolk, and Marina’s own Red Bee apiary in Weston.
This hands on workshop teaches you to grow organic microgreens on your tabletop or windowsill and easy-to-grow crops including garlic outdoors. Saturday, September 17, from 10:00-12:30.
Please join Mill Street Farm & Table as they welcome Bill King of Back 40 Farm Group as September’s “Speaker Series” Lunch Guest on Thursday, September 22 at noon.
Dinner guests of all ages will have a fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of a beyond organic, diversified family farm and enjoy the fruits of her labors. Children will love the wide open space and farm animals including heritage breed chickens, cows, goats, and pigs.
Weston’s Wells Hill Farm will open to the public as part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program on August 13th, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door for $7 per person. Children 12 and under are free. The Garden Conservancy saves and shares outstanding American gardens for the education and inspiration of the public.
