2016 Spring Hours

Spring has sprung! We’re cleaning up and preparing our Farm for our sixth growing season. Stop by and say hello and pitch in – here’s our schedule of open hours. Weather permitting, you’ll find the farm open and us hard at work!

· Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 8 am – noon, 3 – 7 pm
· Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays: Closed
· Saturdays: 8 am – noon

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Yoga at Fairgate Farm

Yoga at Fairgate Farm

Wed. Sept 16, 2015, 6 – 7 pm
A yoga class for all levels. Peacefulness, calm and well-being in our gardens. All levels, even if you’ve never tried yoga. Bring a beach blanket/towel and mat (we’ll have extras).

Please RSVP via email: info@FairgateFarm.com

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Quick-Pickling Workshop

Quick-Pickling Workshop

Wed. September 23, 6 – 7 pm
Easy, fun & healthy! You’ll leave with new cooking skills, samples, recipes and lots of ideas! This adult cooking demonstration/tasting is free and open to all.

Please RSVP via email: info@FairgateFarm.com

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Would you like to volunteer at Fairgate Farm?

We welcome volunteers to join us, whether you do it once … once in a while … or regularly!
Not only do our volunteers help us grow, harvest and deliver farm-fresh produce to non-profit agencies here in Stamford, but working at the farm also entitles you to enjoy the “fruits of your labors.” You’ll take home just-picked fruits, vegetables and herbs: Do it yourself Farm-to-Table Cuisine!

We have open volunteer hours on the following days and if these hours don’t work for you, let us know. We’ll be happy to discuss a different schedule. Email us at FairgateFarm@gmail.com for more information.

• Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am to 11 am
• Wednesdays, 3 – 6 pm
• Saturdays, 8 – 10 am

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SUMMER 2015 EVENTS

Volunteer Opportunities/Hours:
• Set-up: 11 am – Noon
• Farm Jam: Noon – 2 pm
• Breakdown/Cleanup: 2 – 3 pm

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Juicing Classes

Juicing Classes: A Collaboration with Bennett Cancer Center

Wednesdays, June 17 (6 – 7 pm) and June 24 (1 – 2 pm)

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Farm-to-Table Workshops

Farm-to-Table Family Workshops

6-week Family Nutrition/Cooking Demonstration Workshop
Wednesday evenings, July 15 – August 19, 5 – 7:30 pm
All are welcome to this free, family workshop series. We’ll be learning about gardening and picking seasonal fruits and vegetables, with crafts for kids and healthy recipes/cooking tips for adults. Food samples and a light meal are served.–>

Earth Day Worms

Friday – April 22nd
The worms of Fairgate Farm visit the preschoolers at Childcare Learning Centers!

Earth Day Cleanup

Saturday – April 23rd
April 22 is Earth Day but our commitment doesn’t end then! Please join us on Saturday, April 23, for our Second Annual Earth Day Cleanup at Fairgate Farm! 8 am – noon.

Strawberry Festival: Farm Jam

Saturday – Jun 11th
Marking the official launch to the 2016 summer season, our third annual Strawberry Jam Festival! Join us for delicious, healthy snacks – games – face-painting and kids’ crafts – music, and more! 12 noon – 2 pm. Free and open to all.

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Healthy Eating (and Growing) at Fairgate Farm

Wednesday, June 22
7:45 am – 9:15 am

The Business Council of Fairfield County is sponsoring an event for local businesses and employers to learn about Fairgate Farm, which offers healthy eating programs and volunteering opportunities. Examples include a “Green Happy Hour,” “Farm-to-Table Lunch & Learn” and team-building activities. Maxon Keating, Fairgate Farm Coordinator and Community Builder, will introduce you to Fairgate Farm and will run through some possibilities for your wellness program. Who knows, maybe a workplace garden is in your future! Attendance is capped at 30 on a first come, first served basis.

Click here to register

Farm to Table Series (6 weeks)

Wednesday evenings, July 13 – August 17th
Times and topics to be announced!

Other Fun Summer Events & Activities

Watch this space for announcements for additional summer activities, including Yoga on the Farm – Wheatgrass Juicing – a Scarecrow Festival – Fermenting Workshop – and Make-Your-Own Ketchup & Mustard!

Harvest Festival

October date to be announced!