On Saturday June 10th, Heritage Homestead at 3B Ranch hosts a seasonal farm dinner and ranch tour on 80 acres of rolling farmlands in Northford. The tour kicks off the evening complete with stunning views, roaming buffalo, grass-fed cattle, goats and swine, along with a history of the farm and a chance to learn from a leader in “humanely raised” livestock and grower of Certified Organic fruits and vegetables.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Salute to Young Farmers!
When: June 18th, 6pm
Where: The Hickories, 136 Lounsbury Road Ridgefield CT 06877
How: The tickets are on sale at thehickories.com.
Space is very limited; only 42 guests will fit in the barn. Click here to purchase.
The Chef: Phoebe Cole-Smith
Getting Started in Organic Vegetable Gardening Workshop
With Farm Steward Michael Aitkenhead
Saturday, May 21
From 9:00am – 12pm
At Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway, Westport
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) and Fairfield County Farm Bureau (FCFB) are pleased to invite the public on May 5, from 6- 8 pm, to attend a farm tour at The Hickories in Ridgefield led by farmer Dina Brewster, followed by a reception and presentation about the role of carbon in soil health and climate change by CT NOFA Executive Director, Jeff Cordulack.
Maple syrup is only produced in northeastern North America, making visiting a sugar house a very special way to say adios to winter and welcome the spring in Connecticut. Use our guide to sugar houses in Fairfield County to plan your outing, or two!
Farming is difficult, and often, thankless work. But if this is something you feel passionate about, where do you begin? In past generations, you simply followed what your parents or grandparents did. But, according to the USDA, farmers are a dying a breed with the average age around 58 years old, up 1.2 years since 2007. The face of the farm industry is aging rapidly and few are replacing them. That’s where programs like CT NOFA’s Whole Farm Planning Certificate Course come in.
On Sunday, November 29th, from 4-7pm, you can share in a favorite Farm tradition at The Hickories in Ridgefield of leading their expectant momma sheep out from their autumn pastures, and into their warm and cozy winter barn!
Join the Black Rock Farmers Market for an afternoon of corn hole, square dancing, beer tasting and more at their Halloween Hootenanny featuring local food, local artisans, local breweries, and live music, from 1-5 pm. Proceeds will directly benefit the 2016 season.
Hayrides and Pumpkin Picking at The Hickories starting Sunday, October 10th and continue every weekend in October from 10am-6pm including Columbus Day. Enjoy the beautiful farm, animals, and shop at the farm store for unique foods like organic estate apple sauce made from heirloom varieties.
