Fortune & Folly of a Female Farmer
I’m a compassionate carnivore. Wouldn’t you like to be a compassionate carnivore, too?
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Since I’ve become a farmer, I’ve learned so much about our food system. It has drastically changed the way our family eats.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Farm News
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The Friends of Holcomb Farm will hold its Annual Member Meeting and Pie Baking Contest on June 9, at the CSA Barn and Farm Store, 111 Simsbury Road.
Events
The Brewery at Maple View Farm announces grand opening
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The Brewery at Maple View Farm, Granby’s Farm Brewery, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April 27 with a ribbon cutting, a band and a tour of the entire farm. The Farm and Brewery are located on 50 acres right in the center of Granby, owned by Kate and Jason Bogli who are the third generation to run the farm.
What’s for supper?
Chicken and zucchini fritters fit the bill for supper
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What’s for Supper? Chicken and zucchini fritters—that’s what!
Fortune & Folly of a Female Farmer
Farm kids
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I’m not sure our kids know they are growing up on a farm. Ever since they can remember there have been animals, lots of space and plenty of dirt.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Signs Of Spring
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Nothing says spring more than gifts of young plants for the garden on Mother’s Day. You can get yours at our Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Granby Land Trust
Land Trust considers nesting birds
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At a recent board meeting of the Granby Land Trust, a discussion occurred regarding dog walking on Land Trust properties. Leashed dogs have been and are always welcome, but board member and veteran birder John Weeks brought “secondary scent-vectored predation” to the table at a recent board meeting.
Granby Land Trust
Land Trust introduces free interactive trail maps
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The Granby Land Trust has undertaken a massive remapping effort on all of its hiking trails. The result is a series of new, interactive maps that can track you, via your phone or tablet’s GPS, so that you can always locate yourself on the trail.
Great Outdoors
Thinking about gardening? Sign up for Community Garden by May 1
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It’s time to sign up for a garden plot and enjoy all the benefits of growing your own vegetables and flowers. The gardens are located just north of Ahrens Park on Hungary Road and are divided into an organic section and a conventional one.
What’s for supper?
A hearty chili with cornbread is tonight’s supper
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Spring is just around the corner, but in the meantime, there is nothing better than a chili supper on a chilly night! This is a knockout combo recipe and is a hit whenever I make it.