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1st annual Massaro Farm Family Fun Day

The Massaro Community Farm, in collaboration with the Woodbridge Conservation Commission, is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Massaro Farm Family Fun Day. SUNDAY October 25th from 1 ’til 4:30pm Some of the activities on the farm will include: Walking … Continue reading

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Buckwheat and Pears

It’s early September 2009 and the sown buckwheat is blooming. Swing on by and get a visual feast of a field full of buckwheat blossoms. And, if you look hard, you will see the pear trees with bunches of fruit … Continue reading

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Farm Tour – July 25th

The Woodbridge Conservation Commission is proud to sponsor a Summer Walking Tour of the Massaro Farm on Saturday July 25 from 12:30pm-2:30pm (Rain Date Sunday July 26). Learn about the history of the Farm and exciting future plans, while enjoying … Continue reading

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A visit by Congresswoman DeLauro

On Saturday, June 6th, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro came to visit the farm. She was greeted by members of the Woodbridge Board of Selectmen and the board of the Massaro Community Farm. It was a beautiful day and a perfect opportunity … Continue reading

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A Walk in the Rain

On May 3rd the Woodbridge Conservation Commission held their annual walk at the Massaro Farm. The weather didn’t cooperate yet the attendence was great. More than thirty people came to learn about the farm, see the inside of the barns, … Continue reading

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Our First Decade Begins

On April 7th the Woodbridge Board of Selectman granted a 10-year lease to the Massaro Community Farm for all 57 acres of farmland including the barns and house. This is a significant milestone. It will allow the non-profit group, the … Continue reading

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American Farmland Trust Grant awarded

In February the Woodbridge Conservation Commission applied for, on behalf of the Massaro Farm, and was awarded 25 hours of technical assistance from the American Farmland Trust. The technical assistance comes in the form of professional consulting in areas detailed … Continue reading

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$50,000 Grant for Dairy Barn

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 … Continue reading

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A Brief History Lesson

In the spring of 2008 Jason Morrill interviewed several people who worked on the Farm in the between the 1960s and 1980s. Here is a 3 minute video produced from the interview footage. Watch the 3-Minute History video

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“New look promised for old farm”

Check out our latest article published in the Valley Gazette and Amity Observer: Read the article

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