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events
Grow together nights 2024
NCTFA's Grow Together Nights are a wonderful time to connect with fellow farmers during what can otherwise be a very stressful time of year. We hope to see you there!
Farm Grants 101
Sun. July 14th: 6-8:30pm
Hungry Reaper Farm
122 Thomaston Rd, Morris, CT
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Join us at Hungry Reaper Farm for a farm tour, dinner, and a discussion about utilizing various grants from NRCS, the state, etc.
Scaling Up
Wed. August 7th: 6-8:30pm
River Ridge Farm
12 Payne Blvd, Portland, CT
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Join us at River Ridge Farm for a farm tour, dinner, and a discussion of scaling up a farm operation.
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BIPOC Farmers
Sun. Sept. 29: 3-7pm
3-5pm: Land Access Conversations
5-7pm: Hang out
Urban Fresh Gardens
77 Hill Street, Waterbury
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Join us at Urban Fresh Gardens for Land Access Conversations hosted by CT Farmland Trust (first 20 farmers to register will get a $150 stipend!), a farm tour, dinner & drinks. Anyone who identifies as a BIPOC farmer is welcome to join us!
The Sh*t Show: A Night of Farmer Drag
Sat. October 12: 5pm
Long Table Farm
256 Beaver Brook Rd, Lyme, CT
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Join us for a night of Farmer Drag! Hosted by Lexxi Pro, and featuring Auntie Lou, Rudy Baga, and Wade Wayne. With wood fired pizza from Frank Andrews Mobile Kitchen. BYOB! Hosted by Long Table Farm and the New CT Farmer Alliance Queer Farmers Circle.
Other events
BCS Training and Compost Tea Farm Field Day
Thurs. Oct. 10: 1-5pm
Artza Mendi Farm
26 Lacroix Rd. Sprague, CT
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CT RC&D and partners are hosting an informative field day at Veteran-owned and operated Artza Mendi Farm, covering BCS Tractor Training & Compost Tea Making on the Farm.
The first portion of the day will include a training on how to safely operate a BCS tractor and attachments, followed by networking & refreshments. The second half will include an overview on making compost tea and its importance. Come for either portion or stay for both! Free to attend; all are welcome! Registration required.