That's Elaine Frost of Frostfire Farm located in Goshen, talking about Connecticut Women's Agricultural Network (CT WAgN) at the recent NOFA CT conference in Windsor.
CT WAgN is a network for women who farm, have an agriculturally-related business, or want to have one. (This includes producers of specialty goods, fiber, yarn and wool, wine, flowers, herbs, etc. Artisans, entrepreneurs, chefs, farm market participants and others are welcome to network and learn.)
Wayne Young of High Hill Orchards (located on a gorgeous farm that really is perched atop a high hill with the backdrop of Beseck Mountain in Meriden) offered sliced samples of his apples and talked about the winter CSA his farm offers. (A CSA is "community-supported agriculture" - in this case participants can choose a full share for four months worth of local organic fruits, vegetables/greens, and fresh cider . . . or just the fruit portion). For details or more information about the farm and orchard, call Young at (203) 294-0276.
The Growing Green Co-op is located at 203 New Britain Ave., Hartford. Alchemy Cafe is part of "The Green Vibration."Member-owned, the mission is to educate and inspire people by offering classes, films, events, and benefits to members such as a sustainable buying club, statewide delievery of goods, a year-round farmer's market, green business referral network, and much more. Contact imani@thegreenvibration.com or visit www.growinggreencoop.com for more information.
