Community Farm Share Event Fall 2024
Advanced orders NOW AVAILABLE!! Thank you, root2RISE Community for helping us build a better-than-ever CFSE 2024. MORE photos and clips from our panel discussion to come. ❤️
*Choose the Farm Share price below that works for you*.
FAQs
What is it?
The Community Farm Share Event (CFSE) began with the intention to connect local Farmers, those closest to our land and food, with the community through the purchase of a one-time Farm Share filled with delicious, fresh veggies (click here to see a previous CFSE flyer).
This was always meant to be more than a transaction and this year root2RISE is growing the ‘Event’ to create a space for cultivating a relationship between people, land and food. We have chosen to expand the CFSE beyond elementary schools to include the entire community!
Join Farmers, Educators, Artists and root2RISE as we celebrate all that comes from the land around us this harvest season. root2RISE and partners will offer hands-on activities and many opportunities for learning including a panel discussion, “What could a more sustainable and just Food System look like in our community?” If you eat and if you care about where your food comes from you won’t want to miss it!
root2RISE is also offering advance ordering of a Farm Share that is made up of a selection of local veggies, apples, herbal tea samples and more!
Click here to learn more about what goes into every farm share.
Share inventory is subject to seasonal produce availability and quantities may be limited.
How does it work? Who can participate?
Here’s how it works:
1) pre-order a Farm Share (above) for pickup at the Event on October 19, 10-12pm. Stay and learn through your senses! We will offer hands-on experiences, poetry, nature journaling, and so much more! Or…
2) simply wander down to the West Hartford Town Hall Saturday morning, plenty of parking! Advanced purchase of a Farm Share is not necessary to participate.
How can I place an advanced order for a Farm Share?
The order OPEN NOW! See above for several options for purchase. Choose what makes sense for you!
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Who/When/Where?
Community Farm Share Event
Saturday, October 19, 10-12pm
West Hartford Town Hall Parking Lot
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Event Rundown:
10-12pm: Farm Share pick-up anytime, visit booths offering a variety of activities around nature journaling, healing herbs, understanding the nutrient cycle through vermicomposting and more!
10.00: Tanica Thompson of Natty Roots Gardens offers cooking demo
10.30: Welcome and poetry reading
10.45: Panel Discussion*, What could a more sustainable and just food system look like in our community? *More about our panelists coming soon!
I can’t make it - how else can I help?
We believe that cultivating relationships between people, land and food is key to transforming and sustaining our communities. Please consider making a donation to help root2RISE continue our mission of education, advocacy and action towards a more connected community. We are grateful for ANY and ALL donations.
What is a Farm Share?
The Farm Share we are offering is inspired by the concept of Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA) which has been around for a long time! A black farmer from Alabama, Booker T. Whately, an agricultural professor and pioneer in sustainable farming, developed the idea in the late 1940s. Community members buy food subscriptions at the beginning of the season and this allows farmers to confidently invest in their farms and have a consistent customer base. Our Community Farm Share Event grows out of this tradition. Your food share bag will include in-season veggies and fruits from local farms. This may include squash, greens, herbs for tea, apples and more!
*Flyer from previous CFSE.