Author Archives: melissa

Special Screening: Journey of the Universe

Posted on January 8, 2012 by melissa

See the new PBS special Journey of the Universe: “An Epic Story of Cosmic, Earth, and Human Transformation” up close and personal on January 22, 2012 at the Jewish Community Center with special guests executive producers and Woodbridge residents Mary Evelyn … Continue reading →

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MCF Farm Fresh Food Donation Program 2011

Posted on December 15, 2011 by melissa

  Volunteers from the Jewish Family Services Food Pantry in New Haven enjoy radishes from Massaro Community Farm! Despite the fact that this was a tough year weather-wise for Massaro Community Farm [don’t forget the long cold spring, intense heat … Continue reading →

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Welcome to our Yale SOM Board Fellows

Posted on December 8, 2011 by melissa

We’d like to welcome our three new Yale School of Management students who have recently joined our team through SOM’s Board Fellows Program to work with us through the end of the school year! The mission of Yale SOM Non-profit … Continue reading →

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Realtors Visit the Farm

Posted on December 8, 2011 by melissa

In keeping with our goal to promote awareness about Massaro Community Farm, Board members Cathy Wick and Suzanne Werth recently hosted a coffee and doughnut reception for real estate agents who work in the town of Woodbridge.  The purpose of … Continue reading →

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IRIS and Tasha – A Story of Sharing for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 17, 2011 by melissa

Tasha DeYoung, at age 13, is certainly one of Massaro Community Farm’s youngest CSA members. She decided to celebrate Thanksgiving early this year by donating 2 years (that’s 4 seasons) worth of fresh food from the farm to IRIS, a … Continue reading →

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Education Committee Seeking Teachers

Posted on November 17, 2011 by melissa

Wanted!  Teens and adults who like to teach. The MCF Education committee seeks people interested in gardening, environmental education, and nature (worms, weeds, wildlife) to help offer programs for kids and adults.This could be a one-time  or longer commitment. We’ll … Continue reading →

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2012 CSA Shares Available

Posted on November 17, 2011 by melissa

CSA shares for next year are available NOW!!! Come and sign up before they’re gone! Details and Registration form here Summer CSA: Beginning early/mid June; finishing late September/early October (season depending; 18 weeks). 150 subscriptions available.  Price: $550 Fall CSA: Beginning … Continue reading →

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Eco-Story Time at Massaro Farm, Saturday Nov 5th

Posted on November 2, 2011 by melissa

The Amity High School environmental club is hosting an eco-story time at Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge for little kiddies ages 3-10. We will be reading some stories from the Barefoot Book of Earth Tales among others. Join us on … Continue reading →

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Photos of 3rd Annual Family Fun Day

Posted on October 13, 2011 by melissa

Over 350 people attended our 3rd Annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 2nd. Activities and events like a silent auction, salsa competition, kids game room, scarecrow building, bake sale, live music and bird watching filled the afternoon and lucky … Continue reading →

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Beekeeping Workshop: Winter Hive Closing

Posted on October 13, 2011 by melissa

Presenter: CT Beekeepers Date: Saturday October 22, 10am & 12noon Beekeeping: Winter Hive closing Winter hive closing happens this time each year. Join us as CT Beekeepers President, Ted Jones provides a hands-on demonstration while closing the Massaro Farm apiary … Continue reading →

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