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Celebrating Agriculture in Connecticut

Connecticut District Conservationist Nancy Ferlow stood out in a crowd with her very fashionable hat during the annual Celebrating Agriculture event held in Woodstock on September 22, 2007. Nancy supervised a group of Earth Team volunteers who helped keep the event running smoothly by assisting with parking cars, running food, overseeing the kids craft table, cleaning up, and helping out wherever needed.

Visitors began their day with a hearty breakfast of farm fresh eggs, bacon and hot cakes cooked and served by Earth Team Volunteers. Then it was off to explore the many agricultural displays, demonstrations, games, crafts, farmer’s market, barnyard animals, cooking contest finals, farm tour, equine extravaganza, and a forestry exposition. They also enjoyed entertainment provided by local talent and sampled a variety of foods like bison burgers, chowder and apple crisps. And for the grand finale, everyone joined together and paraded around the grounds to celebrate the day.

Celebrating Agriculture is an educational event which began in 2001 showcasing the benefits agriculture provides to the region as well as the challenges farmers face today. The goal of the celebration is to teach community members about bee keeping, forestry, farming, and all the other important faces of agriculture, while enjoying a day of good wholesome food, entertainment and fun.

The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, which stretches from Northeastern Connecticut into South Central Massachusetts, is considered “The Last Green Valley” because of the significant amount of open space in the region, much of which is agricultural land. This farmland provides the area with a sustainable food supply and products necessary for basic everyday needs. The farms contribute to open space, wildlife, and the economic viability of the region.

Contact

For more information about the Earth Team Program in Connecticut, contact Carol Donzella, Earth Team Coordinator, (203) 389-6925.

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