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A New Farm Season: Beekeeping, Rock to Rock and Planning Ahead

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This Saturday, March 22 at 10:00am marks the beginning of our beekeeping workshops for 2014. This first session - Assembling the Hive - will take place in our renovated Dairy Barn, and be accompanied by a honey tasting with the 2014 American Honey Princess!  Coffee will be served. 

We are pleased to be able to host the 2014 American Honey Princess, Elena Hoffman, during her visit to CT this month. Elena is a freshman studying biology at Westchester University in Pennsylvania. Elena helps her father care for and extract honey from their home apiary. During her visit to CT, Elena will also be visiting the state capitol on March 19 for Ag Day, speaking about the importance of honey bees to local agriculture. 

Space is still available. RSVP today by emailing us at beekeeping@massarofarm.org, or by calling the farm office: (203) 736-8618.

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Team Massaro currently leads the fundraising efforts of teams signed up to ride in this year's ROCK TO ROCK EARTH DAY RIDE. Congratulations Jon Gorham and Steve Munno for their efforts thus far!  Help us maintain the momentum and earn bonus prizes by JOINING US TODAY! You can help us reach our goal in one of three easy ways: 
  1. Don't procastinate: Join Team Massaro as a rider today and choose from 8, 20, 40 or 60 miles ride routes
  2. Support Team Massaro riders with a pledge
  3. Participate in theENVIRONMENTAL DAY OF SERVICE - April 5, 10:00am-1:00pm at the farm
This year, organizers hope to eclipse last year's 1,100 riders and ~$150,000 that was raised to support the efforts of area organizations working to make our region a greener, healthier place to live, work and play.  This year, the number of organizations participating in Service Day has doubled, multiplying our impact on the surrounding community. Won't you join us?  Join this year's Service Day TODAY by calling us (203) 736-86180 or e-mailing us at caty@massarofarm.org . Service Day Volunteers will receive lunch!

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Secure your CSA subscription today! Spots are filling up quickly, and your early subscription helps us plan and plant for the season. Download a CSA enrollment form here, and mail it in today with your deposit/payment. 

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We are already planning ahead for our 2014 Dinner on the Farm. This signature farm-to-table meal served amidst the flowers and vegetables on the farm takes place on Sunday September 1st. Lend your time and talents to the Dinner on the Farm planning team by getting in touch with Caty Poole at caty@massarofarm.org. 

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