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Addressing Climate Change, After School Fun & Essential Oils This Week at the Farm!
Early Fall is still a very active time at Massaro Family Farm! Join us for one of these events as we welcome the Autumnal Equinox.
The beginning of fall might mean the end of summer vacations, closing of the pool, and sweaters for most of you. But the good news is it doesn’t mean the end of enjoying the outdoors. In spite of shorter days and cooler nights, this time of year can be very productive on the farm. We welcome the relief from summer’s heat, the return of rain and crops like squash, spinach, carrots, beets and the always nutritious brassicas (kale, cauliflower, broccoli, turnips, & kohlrabi).
This week, there are several events on the farm you can still register for:
Fall Session of Kids Dig Farms: Get your child unplugged and outdoors through this hands-on farm program. Kids will learn fall farming basics , the role of food preservation, make a harvest pizza, prepare for seasonal transformation, plant garlic and more. Snacks included. $110/Woodbridge residents; $120/non-residents. Runs every Monday from 9/21-11/16, 3:30-5:30pm. REGISTER HERE.
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Exploring Climate Change Adaptation Strategies through CT Agriculture: This workshop, taking place this Wednesday, September 23 from 5:00-7:00pm, will offer attendees a chance to explore and share strategies to help farms cope with the challenges of climate change associated with drought, heat stress, excessive moisture, longer growing seasons, unpredictable weather, and changes in pest pressure.
Participants will also learn about State and Federal programs that can help them adapt, including conservation programs, risk management tools, and crop insurance products. Current examples and techniques from the Massaro Farm will be discussed. REGISTER HERE.
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Bring a potluck dish or snack to share for a social time with beginning and experienced organic farmers.
The Basics of Essential Oils: Join class leader Kristin Gholson this coming Saturday, September 26 at 10:00am as she leads us through the basics of using essential oils at home. Attendees will receive a basic overview of essential oils and how they can be used for home health care, clearning & gardening. Attendees will also receive a product buying guide and get to assemble & take home a jar of detox bath salts! There will be some essential oils door prizes; bring a friend for an extra chance to win! $10/pp at the door includes class & all materials. REGISTER HERE.
And, of course, don’t forget our annual fall FAMILY FUN DAY, Saturday October 3, from 1:00-5:00pm!
Call the farm office at (203) 736-8618 with any questions.
