PLEASE JOIN US… For our first celebration of everything LOCAL!Local Food • Local Farms • Local Chefs Saturday, October 2nd 6:00 – 9:00Castle Hill Farm 1 Sugar StreetNewtown, Connecticut Three Chef stations each creating two unique small plates from our local harvest: Michael Bick of Some Things Fishy Aromatic Braised Short Ribs and Market Greens …
Waldingfield Farm is a historic farm located in Washington, CT. Quincy Horan and his brothers reclaimed their great grandfather’s farmland in 1990 long after it had waned in the decline of the dairy industry after WW2. They started farming just an acre and since then have created a certified organic farm that is one of …
Shortt’s Farm is a beautiful six acre, USDA certified organic vegetable farm located at 52 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook, CT. Sue, Jim and their sons James and Jesse are first generation farmers who grow and sell many different types of vegetables including hard to find heirloom varieties. They also have everything you need to …
Our Food System is everything involved in production, processing, distribution, consumption to waste. From farm to table! Our current production system has been very successful but, with consequences. We have never produced more food worldwide, but we are dealing with unprecedented numbers of Malnutrition, Obesity, Chronic hunger, and Chronic disease. The mono-crop production and processing …
Most of us don’t give a second thought to food policy and how it affects what we eat, but being aware of what’s happening keeps us in the driver’s seat when it comes to making an impact. There are regulations and laws being passed every year that affect a wide range of food-related topics such …
Inflammation and Chronic Disease: With nearly 50% of Americans suffering from at least one chronic disease (heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer) it’s important to view how what you put in your body affects your health. The American standard diet of processed foods includes by-products of corn, wheat and soy because it is cheap for the manufacturers, not healthy …
Create demand to create excess! This is key to how we change the game on a community level. Driving the demand up for local food will create more opportunities across the board, especially for those in need. It is important to know where your food comes from, how it is grown, and how long since …
Fresh, Fresh, Fresh! This is what “organic” used to be! Being able to harvest food directly from your yard, deck, windowsill, or community garden means you are getting the healthiest and best-tasting food you can find. No travel time, no chemicals, and no plastic storage. Just freshness! When you plant your own food, you know …
Real Food is single ingredient, zero or minimally processed, and as close to nature as possible. The buzz phrases to look for are organically grown, pasture-raised, wild-caught, grass-fed, and locally grown. Put simply, real food is food as it’s found in nature. Only 9% of Americans meet the dietary guidelines for daily veggies and only …
Regenerative agriculture is definitely a buzzword in the industry right now. When we’re talking about regenerative agriculture we’re talking about a sustainable food production system that not only produces nutrient-dense food but can also contribute to reversing the effects of global warming. About 10% of greenhouse gasses come from a combination of carbon emissions that …
