What a way to start the new year!
The Town of Woodbridge has been awarded a $50,000 grant for the restoration of the Farm, specifically the dairy barn. The money comes from the State of Connecticut’s Agricultural Viability Grant. We topped the list of municipalities awarded this grant. This is a “matching grant” which means we must raise the equivalent of $50,000 through volunteered labor, donated goods, and monetary contributions.
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The focus of this grant is the dairy barn renovation. Once restored it will be the centerpiece of the farming operations, providing a meeting place for consumers and local townspeople, and a facility for processing, selling, and distributing farm goods. A viewing deck overlooking the scenic fields and acreage will connect the community to the land being farmed. The hay loft is a spectacular example of a clear-span truss design and might offer a meeting place for educational activities.
This is just the start of an exciting year of renewal at the Farm.