A Day of Celebration of the Tour Des Farms Bike Event!
Saturday, August 20, 2011, 10am – 5pm
Come join us at Massaro Community Farm for a day of workshops and pizza on the grill, with toppings harvested fresh from Massaro Community Farm. We will be cheering on the riders from the Tour des Farms bike ride who will be making pit stops at the farm for water and rest. CT Folk artists to play during the event. Music, food and fun. Don’t miss it!
The day will consist of:
All Day Pizza and Beer
New England Brewing Co. Beer Tasting
12 – 5pm
New England Brewing Co. will be on hand to offer a special beer tasting, so come by to try out the latest greatest flavors, and get a frothy mouthful!
Pizza on the Grill
11:30-5pm
Come get your own individual pizza, made to order, right on the grill, using ingredients harvested fresh from Massaro Community Farm!
Workshops:
Beekeeping with CT Beekeepers
Presenter: CT Beekeepers
Date: Saturday August 20, 10am & 12noon
Beekeeping: Fall Hive Preparation
Fall Hive Preparation, Mite Testing and Remediation. Join us as CT Beekeepers President (link: http://www.ctbees.com), Ted Jones & CT Ag Experiment Station Microbiologist, (link: http://www.ct.gov/caes/cwp/view.asp?a=2812&q=345032) Doug Dingman provide hands-on demonstrations in the Massaro Farm apiary. Sign up for one of the 90 minute sessions on August 20th. Session 1 at 10am / Session 2 at 12pm. Limit 20-people per session. Preregistration is required. Appropriate attire is required: long pants and long sleeves. Veils will be provided to each attendee, or bring your own bee suit. To pre-register, contact Jason Morrill, president@massarofarm.org or call 203-387-0527.
Invasive Species
Presenter: Jane Torello, Dirt Floor Designs
1pm
Surprise yourself and learn from Master Gardner and Owner of Dirt Floor Designs what types of invasive species lay in our midst and how they wreak havoc on our environment. Jane will bring examples of the most prevalent invasions so you will know what to watch out for in your own backyard.
Backyard Chickens
Presenter: Benjamin Gardner, Pollen
2pm
Learn the chicken basics from Ben Gardner, owner of Pollen, he will tell you everything you need to know to start your own backyard flock. Learn about things like how to build a brooder, what and how to feed the chicks, and what kind of chicken coop makes the most sense for your backyard.
Pickling and Lacto Fermentation
Presenter: Steve Munno, Farm Manager, Massaro Community Farm
3pm
Lacto fermentation and pickling made simple – no canning required. Learn how to make refrigerator pickles and other easy recipes that require minimal time and offer great pickled rewards!
More about CT Folk and the Tour Des Farms 2011 bike race:
CT Folk is thrilled to announce the third annual Tour des Farms, a day-long bicycle ride to take place on Saturday, August 20. Starting at Treat Farm in Orange, the Tour will take cyclists to local farms, gardens, and other agricultural treasures along the 25-mile route. At each stop along the road, riders will be entertained by a Connecticut-grown musician. Other stops that day include: Field View Farm, Savino Vineyards, and the Ansonia Nature Center.
CT Folk has programmed an exciting line up of independent singer-songwriters from across the state. Artists will entertain riders at each farm stop with their unique blend of contemporary folk & roots music. At the Tour’s end, riders and non-riders alike are invited to an outdoor concert at Treat Farm (361 Old Tavern Road) featuring a song swap with all singer-songwriters heard along the route.