We are pleased to announce our 4th Annual Harvest Celebration and Contra Dance with Billy Fischer. This year, the event will take place on October 13th, 2017 from 7-10 PM at the Whitneyville Cultural Commons (1253 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT). The event includes a silent auction, locally sourced hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar featuring our signature beet …
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The Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) Community Garden has sprung to life! This summer, New Haven Farms is partnering with SCSU and Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) to deliver a health and wellness program for residents of the Dixwell, Newhallville, West Hills, and West Rock neighborhoods. Modeled after our signature Farm-Based Wellness Program, …
The family model of our Farm-Based Wellness Program ensures that the entire family plays an active role in improving their health. While their parents learn about farming and cooking with fresh vegetables, the kids do the same. Before dinner, they water and weed their very own youth garden. Then, they all work together to wash, …
The second-ever cohort of New Haven Farms Community Health Ambassadors met last week and began their training on women’s empowerment and types of power, good and bad. One Community Health Ambassador noted, “Some could say the world is already run by women, it’s just behind the scenes.” Another Community Health Ambassador concluded, “When we get …
