See the many faces of Agriculture in "The Last Green Valley" at Celebrating Agriculture

This agricultural education event showcases the benefits agriculture provides to the Quinebaug-Shetucket region as well as the challenges farms face today. Our next event is Saturday, September 20, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds on Route 169, Woodstock, CT (see Directions). Download poster as a PDF or MS Word file.

The Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, 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. Farms contribute to open space, wildlife, and the economic viability of the region.

Celebrating Agriculture was developed in 2001 in an effort to promote community education and participation in agriculture, as well as to support consumer purchasing of local farm products. In 2006 our goal is to invite more people to learn who our farm neighbors are, and how to support local agriculture to enrich and maintain the open space -- the working landscape -- of our area. We also invite people who are the growers and producers to sell their products and demonstrate processes, as well as local organizations.

We hope that community members learn more about forestry, farming, recreational agriculture, and all the other important faces of agriculture today, and enjoy a day of good food and fun for all ages.

We encourage educators to invite their students so they may learn more about this essential part of our lives.

Celebrating Agriculture - A day filled with agricultural displays, family events, food and entertainment! There is no admission charge and the parking is free.

The next Celebrating Agriculture will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 Woodstock Fairgrounds Route 169 Woodstock Connecticut from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Free Admission/Free Parking
Open to the Public/Rain or Shine!
Join us for a
Hearty Farm Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Donation
Adults - $5.00, Children under 10 - $3.00

For more information, contact the USDA Service Center in Brooklyn
860.774.8397 x 109

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Participation of exhibitors, vendors, agriculture enterprises, and non profits are invited to display and/or sell their locally produced farm products, crafts, and/or food, as well as to provide agriculture education.

Any uncertainty of the participants' qualifications will be determined by a vote of the Celebrating Agriculture committee.

Winner of Eastern States Exposition
Education Sector Award