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- September 4 Sat: Breakfast in the Barnyard Bristol, RI
- September 5 Sun: Sunflower for Kids Pomfret Center, CT
- September 10 Fri - September 12 Sun: Fair Trade Futures Conference Quincy, MA
- September 10 Fri: Feast in the Field Portsmouth, RI
- September 11 Sat: Breakfast in the Barnyard Bristol, RI
- September 11 Sat: Extending the Season: Growing Winter Greens Providence, RI
- September 11 Sat: Historic Foodways Workshop Bristol, RI
- September 18 Sat: Spring Hill Sugar House Annual Farm Festival Richmond, RI
- September 18 Sat - September 19 Sun: 19th Annual Soule Homestead Harvest Fair & Joe Davies Folk Festival Middleborough, MA
- September 18 Sat - September 19 Sun: Olde Mistick Village Garlic Festival Mystic, CT
- September 19 Sun: North Amherst Harvest Festival Amherst, MA
- September 25 Sat: Breakfast in the Barnyard Bristol, RI
- September 25 Sat: Historic Foodways Workshop Bristol, RI
- September 26 Sun: Heirloom Harvest Farm Barbecue Exeter, RI
Saturday, September 4 | 8:00AM - 9:30AM | Bristol, RI | directions | website
Rise and Shine with the Fowl and Swine! Spend the morning getting up-close and personal with Coggeshall Farm Museum's heritage livestock. Participants will join one of the museum's costumed interpreters to help with the morning chores while learning about farm animals in 18th century Rhode Island. Feed the swine, brush the cows, and turn out the chickens while finding out what makes Coggeshall Farm's animals so special. After the chores, return to the farmhouse for a breakfast of 1790's Jonnycakes. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for a morning in the barnyard. This program begins promptly at 8:00am; please arrive at least five minutes early. 8:00am-9:30am. $8.00 for Adults; $5.00 for Seniors and Children. Museum Members-$5.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Seniors and Children.
Hosted by Coggeshall Farm Museum at the Coggeshall Farm Museum: Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol, RI.
Contact Justin Squizzero at (401) 253-9062 or by e-mail for more information.
Sunflower for Kids
Sunday, September 5 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | Pomfret Center, CT | directions
Choose a sunflower bouquet from a dazzling display along rte 169. Pick apples in the orchard and hop on a horse drawn wagon ride from 12-4. Visit Dudley Doodles the clown for a sunflower balloon. Enjoy a frosty lemonade or ice cream while getting your hand/face painted with a sunflower all while enjoying the ballads of... singer/guitarist Monty McClanahan. Go home with a smile knowing that ALL proceeds from sunflower sales will benefit the Children's Programs of United Services.
Hosted by United Services at the Lapsley Orchard: 403 Orchard Hill Road, Pomfret Center, CT.
Contact Patti or John at (860) 928-9186 for more information.
Friday, September 10 6:00PM - Sunday, September 12 4:30PM | Quincy, MA | directions | website
From September 10-12, 2010, the Fair Trade Futures Conference will bring together entrepreneurs, students, advocates, faith community members, and interested individuals, in Quincy, MA for the largest Fair Trade event in North American history!
The event will include workshop, debates, site visits, discussions, social activities, and an exposition of 50+ Fair Trade vendors to educate and inspire about the holistic approach to business and poverty alleviation that Fair Trade provides.
**Sign Up before April 18, 2010 and Save!**
- Students ~ $125/ person ($75 / person before April 18)
- Trading Members of the Fair Trade Federation and/or World Fair Trade Organization ~ $200 / person ($100 / person before April 18)
- Partners of Leadership Group Organizations (example: Green America members, FTRN Friends, Fair Trade Federation Associates, CRS Ambassadors, etc) ~ $300 ($200/ person before April 18)
- Others ~ $350 / person ($250 / person before April 18)
Visit the website, FairTradeConference.Ning.Com, for information on
* Group Discounts
* Scholarships for Students and Producers
* Awards
* Much more!
This conference is made possible through the generous contributions of many sponsors and supporters, including Catholic Relief Services, Cooperative Coffees, Equal Exchange, the Fair Trade Federation, the Fair Trade Resource Network, Global Crafts, Green America, Handmade Expressions, the Presbyterian Church of the United States, SERRV International, Ten Thousand Villages Canada, and Ten Thousand Village USA.
Hosted by Equal Exchange / Fair Trade Federation at the Marriott Quincy: 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy, MA.
Contact Rachel Bradburd at (202) 636-3547 for more information.
Friday, September 10 | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | Portsmouth, RI | directions | website
You are cordially invited to join us for the Third Annual Feast in the Field - a unique culinary experience celebrating locally produced seasonal foods, native wines and a spectacular coastal New England setting
To Benefit New England FarmWays (NEFW)
Since 2005, NEFW has benefitted farm operators in southern New England through training programs, technical assistance and marketing support to position and promote their farms as places of significant history, culture, ecology and beauty; farmers as stewards of our lands and natural resources; and agriculture in its many forms as essential to the economic development and quality of life we enjoy in the region. This year’s Feast is part of NEFW’s 2010 Campaign - “The Farm – Southern New England’'s Next Great Destination.”
Please join us!
Hosted by RICAPE at the Greenvale Vineyards: 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI.
Contact Stu Nunnery at (401) 592-0209 or by e-mail for more information.
Saturday, September 11 | 8:00AM - 9:30AM | Bristol, RI | directions | website
Rise and Shine with the Fowl and Swine! Spend the morning getting up-close and personal with Coggeshall Farm Museum's heritage livestock. Participants will join one of the museum's costumed interpreters to help with the morning chores while learning about farm animals in 18th century Rhode Island. Feed the swine, brush the cows, and turn out the chickens while finding out what makes Coggeshall Farm's animals so special. After the chores, return to the farmhouse for a breakfast of 1790's Jonnycakes. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for a morning in the barnyard. This program begins promptly at 8:00am; please arrive at least five minutes early. 8:00am-9:30am. $8.00 for Adults; $5.00 for Seniors and Children. Museum Members-$5.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Seniors and Children.
Hosted by Coggeshall Farm Museum at the Coggeshall Farm Museum: Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol, RI.
Contact Justin Squizzero at (401) 253-9062 or by e-mail for more information.
Extending the Season: Growing Winter Greens
Saturday, September 11 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM | Providence, RI | directions | website
The garden is on the corner of Westminster and Bridgham Streets
Hosted by Urban Agriculture Task Force at the Bridgham Community Garden: 1200 Westminster St, Providence, RI.
Contact Urban Agriculture Task Force at (401) 273-9419 x27 for more information.
Saturday, September 11 | 4:00PM - 8:00PM | Bristol, RI | directions | website
An Evening with Amelia Simmons, an American Locavore. Minimal Food Miles! In fact, we've reduced them to 50 paces. Participants in this workshop will spend an evening at Coggeshall Farm Museum exploring what it meant to "eat local" in 1790's Rhode Island. Working from Amelia Simmons' American Cookery, the first American cookbook, originally published in 1796, guests will join the museum's costumed staff in the garden selecting heirloom produce for the evening's meal. Returning to the museum's 18th century farmhouse, participants will prepare several of Amelia's receipts at the hearth before sitting down to enjoy dinner by candlelight. This workshop is limited to eight participants and is intended for ages 16 and up. Reservations are required, please register no later than two weeks prior to the workshop. 4:00pm-8:00pm. $60.00 per person, $50 for museum members. Register by phone, 401.253.9062, or email, info@coggeshallfarm.org.
Hosted by Coggeshall Farm Museum at the Coggeshall Farm Museum: Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol, RI.
Contact Justin Squizzero at (401) 253-9062 or by e-mail for more information.
Spring Hill Sugar House Annual Farm Festival
Saturday, September 18 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | Richmond, RI | directions
SPRING HILL SUGARHOUSE
ANNUAL FARM FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 18, 2010
10 AM – 4 PM
RAIN DATE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
FREE CORN MAZE
APPLE CIDER PRESSING
ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINES
BLACKSMITH
KIDS GAMES
FACEPAINTING
Fun for the Whole Family!
522 Gardner Road, Richmond RI 02892
401-788-7431
Hosted by Spring Hill Sugar House at the Spring Hill Sugar House: 522 Gardner Road, Richmond, RI.
Contact Gibby at (401) 788-7431 or by e-mail for more information.
19th Annual Soule Homestead Harvest Fair & Joe Davies Folk Festival
Saturday, September 18 10:00AM - Sunday, September 19 5:00PM | Middleborough, MA | directions
September 18th & 19th 2010 – The 19th Annual Soule Homestead Harvest Fair and Joe Davies Folk Festival will be held on Saturday September 18th (10am–5pm) and Sunday September 19th (11am–5pm).
The fair is a great opportunity to enjoy a fun day outdoors with the entire family. The fair will feature continuous live folk music all day long in addition to a trick horse show, sheep dog demonstrations, hay rides, face painting, and a children’s tent with old-fashioned games and crafts. The fair will offer educational exhibits by New England Reptile and Raptor with Marla Isaac, Native American Artifacts with Randy Julius, South Coast Historical Society’s “17th Century Fur Traders”, Revolutionary War Encampment, and craft demonstrations by local artisans. Local crafters will offer their handmade creations for sale.
Delicious homemade food will be offered including vegetarian chili, squash bisque, hummus with organic vegetables grown at Soule Homestead in addition to veggie burgers, pizza, hot dogs, ice cream from Peaceful Meadows, and a variety of desserts.
Admission is $7 for everyone (children younger than 6 are free). We’ll have plenty of free parking. Free admission for volunteers.
Hosted by Soule Homestead Education Center at the Soule Homestead Education Center: 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA.
Contact Frank Albani at (508) 947-6744 or by e-mail for more information.
Olde Mistick Village Garlic Festival
Saturday, September 18 11:00AM - Sunday, September 19 3:00PM | Mystic, CT | directions
We are looking for garlic farmers for this two day event to sell garlic and garlic related products.
We have restuarants and bakeries and farmers selling other products as well so it is not exclusive to garlic farmers The booth fee is $25.00 for both days.. The event has grown over the past several years and we are expecting a larger turnout this year. We have customers who travel from N.J.,N.Y.,Mass. RI and Ct. for this event. Please email me if you have any questions or interest.
Hosted by OMV Merchants Assoc. at the Olde Mistick Village: Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT.
Contact Suzanne Lane at (860) 536-5306 or by e-mail for more information.
North Amherst Harvest Festival
Sunday, September 19 | 12:00PM - 6:00PM | Amherst, MA | directions | website
Come and enjoy the farm, local food, music and beer!
Hosted by North Amherst Community Farm at the Simple Gifts Farm: 1090 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, MA.
Contact Adam at (413) 588-8694 or by e-mail for more information.
Saturday, September 25 | 8:00AM - 9:30AM | Bristol, RI | directions | website
Rise and Shine with the Fowl and Swine! Spend the morning getting up-close and personal with Coggeshall Farm Museum's heritage livestock. Participants will join one of the museum's costumed interpreters to help with the morning chores while learning about farm animals in 18th century Rhode Island. Feed the swine, brush the cows, and turn out the chickens while finding out what makes Coggeshall Farm's animals so special. After the chores, return to the farmhouse for a breakfast of 1790's Jonnycakes. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for a morning in the barnyard. This program begins promptly at 8:00am; please arrive at least five minutes early. 8:00am-9:30am. $8.00 for Adults; $5.00 for Seniors and Children. Museum Members-$5.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Seniors and Children.
Hosted by Coggeshall Farm Museum at the Coggeshall Farm Museum: Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol, RI.
Contact Justin Squizzero at (401) 253-9062 or by e-mail for more information.
Saturday, September 25 | 4:00PM - 8:00PM | Bristol, RI | directions | website
An Evening with Amelia Simmons, an American Locavore. Minimal Food Miles! In fact, we've reduced them to 50 paces. Participants in this workshop will spend an evening at Coggeshall Farm Museum exploring what it meant to "eat local" in 1790's Rhode Island. Working from Amelia Simmons' American Cookery, the first American cookbook, originally published in 1796, guests will join the museum's costumed staff in the garden selecting heirloom produce for the evening's meal. Returning to the museum's 18th century farmhouse, participants will prepare several of Amelia's receipts at the hearth before sitting down to enjoy dinner by candlelight. This workshop is limited to eight participants and is intended for ages 16 and up. Reservations are required, please register no later than two weeks prior to the workshop. 4:00pm-8:00pm. $60.00 per person, $50 for museum members. Register by phone, 401.253.9062, or email, info@coggeshallfarm.org.
Hosted by Coggeshall Farm Museum at the Coggeshall Farm Museum: Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol, RI.
Contact Justin Squizzero at (401) 253-9062 or by e-mail for more information.
Heirloom Harvest Farm Barbecue
Sunday, September 26 | 4:00PM - 7:00PM | Exeter, RI | directions | website
Join the Chefs Collaborative for our first-ever Heirloom Harvest Farm Barbecue, a down-on-the-farm cookout featuring fresh, local, heirloom ingredients prepared by top chefs from around Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
4 pm – 7 pm
Schartner Farms, Exeter RI
Tickets available by donation: $50 adults, $10 children (ages 5-12, 4 & under free), $25 farmers/students/seniors
To reserve your tickets for the barbecue, visit http://chefscollaborative.org/events/farm-barbecue/ or contact Alida at the Chefs Collaborative at 617-236-5258 or alida@chefscollaborative.org.
The meal will feature a dazzling spread of barbecue-style dishes, highlighting locally grown heirloom produce as well as local heritage-breed meats. Enjoy the scenic farm while savoring the creations of top culinary talent and sipping on local beer and wine.
The team, led by chef Matt Jennings of La Laiterie at Farmstead, features some of the finest chefs in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Ingredients will be sourced from local farmers, who will be in attendance at the event.
The barbecue is a fundraising event for the RAFT Heirloom Grow-Out project, which celebrates and raises awareness of agricultural biodiversity and builds community through farmer-chef connections.
Hosted by Chefs Collaborative at the Schartner Farms: Route 2 & 1 Arnold Place, Exeter, RI.
Contact Alida Cantor at (617) 236-5258 or by e-mail for more information.