Nov
29
2009

Garlic and Rye

On October 25th many members of the community came out and planted garlic at the first annual Family Fun Day. Today, one month later, the garlic has sprouted and can be seen poking through the winter mulch. (Click on the images below for a closer look)

Field #6, next to the farm house, was turned over and planted with winter rye about the same time as the garlic planting. Winter rye is a perfect cover crop and known as “green manure”. It will grow throughout the winter and turned back into the soil in the spring. This process enriches the soil and prepares it for future vegetable crops.

Renovations to the dairy barn are moving along nicely. The roof should be weather tight before the first snow falls. Other exterio work includes new siding and windows, rebuilt dormer, and a restored roof vent. On the interior, new stairs to the hay loft have been built, and we’re planning the restoration of milking stanchions and manure cart. All of this has been made possible thanks to the State of Connecticut’s Agricultural Viability Grant awarded at the start of 2009.

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Nov
25
2009

Be Thankful

During this time of year we reflect on our accomplishments and give thanks to those who have helped make them possible. And, thanks to your continued support, on Monday, the Massaro Community Farm made a great accomplishment:

We signed the ten year lease with the town.

Lease signing

This is another major milestone crossed in 2009: barn renovations, $300,000 USDA grant, and Family Fun day are just a few others. We certainly have much to be thankful for this year. Let’s not forget one more reason to be thankful, the opportunity given us by the Massaro brothers to continue their agricultural heritage.

And last, but not least, thanks go to our supporters. If you have not become a member of the Massaro Community Farm, visit our membership page and complete the form today.

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Nov
05
2009

Movie night

Food, Inc.

The Woodbridge Library , in collaboration with the Massaro Community Farm, Inc (MCF), is offering a free screening of the movie, Food Inc. Representatives from the MCF will be present to answer questions before and after the movie.

When: Thursday, November 12th at 7pm

Where: The Woodbridge Library
(click here for a map)

** Seating is LIMITED to 45 **, so arrive early

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