Let’s get as much available healthy food as possible to neighbors in need. This fall, Real Food CT is inviting Master Gardeners to join our gleaning and farm surplus program—transforming unharvested produce into healthy meals for local families. What is gleaning? Gleaning harvests produce that would otherwise remain in the field—often because of timing, labor […]
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At Sticks and Stones Farm, nestled in the heart of Newtown, our community isn’t just growing food — we’re growing generosity. Thanks to the beautiful craftsmanship of our teammate Dave and milled pine from right here on the farm, we’ve built a walk-in cooler that now serves as our Community Fridge, a vital link in our
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Hello, neighbors! Spring is finally settling in, and it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get planting. This time of year is full of energy, anticipation, and just a little impatience—especially when it comes to summer favorites like tomatoes and peppers. But right now, we’re in the sweet spot for cool-weather crops, early flowers,
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At RFCT, every seed we plant and every harvest we gather helps bring fresh, locally grown produce to those who need it most—and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you! We’re excited to announce our spring volunteer hours as we begin planting key crops like carrots, potatoes, onions, and lettuces across our two Newtown farm sites: 🌾 Volunteer
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Tell me a bit about yourself!I am 20 years old and am a rising junior at the University of Vermont where I study Environmental science with a focus in sustainable agriculture. I live in Newtown, about 15 minutes from both garden locations, Sticks and Stones, and the Catherine Violet HubbardAnimal Sanctuary. How did you get
An interview with Real Food CT’s Intern/Garden Manager, Rebecca! Read More »
Real Food CT is awarded a Farm Viability grant from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture for its Small Farm Model.
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Support the local food system by visiting Monroe’s Farmers Market. They are located on the Town Green, at the corner of Fan Hill Road and Route 111 in Monroe, Connecticut. Open every Friday from 3:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. from June 18th through October 22nd, they offer fresh, locally-grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods and hand-crafted
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Welcome to the Newtown Connecticut Farmers’ Market located at the Fairfield Hills Campus, right in the center of town. Andrea, the Market Manager talked to Sean about all the wonderful locally grown and produced offerings which includes the freshest in season fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, preserves, baked goods, meats, artisan ware, and desserts. This market
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Laurel Glen Farm has a long family history of farming. John Rogowski came to the United States in the early 1900s with big dreams for his family and future. After working in a coal mine in Pennsylvania, he decided on a whim to try his hand in agriculture. He started Laurel Glen Farm with 100
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The Bethel CT Farmers’ Market is a special event every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They are open May to November and are located at 67 Stony Hill Road in Bethel, Connecticut. Some of the amazing offerings include clams, dairy, plants, vegetables, fruit, bread, prepared foods, pork, beef, lamb, eggs, wool, bakery items,
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