Thursday, April 18, 2013

Sustainable Agriculture in the Heart of Connecticut Industry

http://www.massarofarm.org/wp/

In New England - here is a "Green" place worth visiting - Massaro Community Farm.  Connecticut, although in the Northeast Corridor "Megalopolis" is actually a "Green" State in that about a third of it is still wooded - and when you fly over it at 35,000 feet it certainly is green.  Massaro Community Farm is a non profit, certified organic farm on a 57 acre parcel of land operated collaboratively between the Town of Woodbridge, Connecticut and a Board of Directors comprised of local citizens. The property was deeded to the town by the Massaro Family, who had farmed the land since 1916. The farm operation includes a 150-member CSA,* and a series of education and family-related events throughout the year. The organization's vision is to enhance the quality of life for generations to come.

*What the heck is a CSA?  Community-Supported Agriculture or CSA, has become a very popular food system consumer participates in the farming life by offsetting the capital investment required of the farmer and sharing the risk as well as the food with other participating subscribers. Each week during the season, subscribers receive a bag or two of freshly-picked seasonal farm goods.

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