Fairfield Organic Teaching Farm

At A Glance

Location: 

Fairfield, Connecticut

Primary Issue Area:

  • Food

Active since:

2010

Grants Received In:

  • 2010

Core volunteers:

3

Community Size:

57,578

Our Purpose

to celebrate Fairfield's agrarian roots by redefining our community for the 21st century through sustainable agriculture and responsible environmental stewardship. By creating this non-profit community-based agricultural resource and teaching center, Fairfield will become part of the greater global environment movement that is creating a sustainable future for generations to come.

Summary of Projects

Fairfield Organic Teaching Farm received a grant in 2010 for project materials (seed cabinet, seeds) and presenter fees to allow the launch of a seed exchange project. Fairfield Organic Teaching Farm is a group of residents working to launch a community farm that will both provide a location to grow food as well as an opportunity to share skills and build community. The Fairfield Library has joined this effort by offering space for meetings and workshops and the next step is to launch a seed-exchange coupled with workshop and support for residents to grow their own produce.