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Winter Harvest Dinner 2016

2/23/2016

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Winter Harvest Dinner March 19, 2016

We would like to thank everyone who supported our fund raising event held March 19, 2016 at the Litchfield Community Center!  Your support will help us continue providing educational programs delivered through the market.  Below are some of the details from the Winter Harvest Dinner event.

The menu featured seasonally available farm-fresh ingredients:

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The Executive Chef was Samantha Tilley of
Mockingbird Kitchen and Bar

Event styling was done by:
Barbara Gugnoni & Sarah Worden


Dinner ingredients were provided by our vendors and other CT producers

​Bantam Bread
Laurel Ridge Farm
Sugar Water Farm
Beltane Farm
Mapleview Farm
Twin Pines Farm
Berry Ledges Apiary
March Farm
Wave Hill Bread
Brookside Farm
Mohawk Bison
Wild Carrot Farm
Cato Corner Farm
Oliva on Main
Winding Drive Jams
Goatboy Soaps
Olive Oil Factory Farms
Gresczyk Farm
​Plum Brook Chocolate                                              
Hillhome Country
​Savor Cookies

Some of our Education Programs

Below are some we've offered.  There are many more that have been requested and we would offer if funds were available.
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Chef-in-Residence
Children's Agricultural
Art Activity
Canning Workshops
Wrapagami
Bread Making

Seed Starting
Seedling/early starts transplanting
Soap Making
Maple 101
Cheese Making
Indoor Composting
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Canning Workshop for Beginners

9/24/2013

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A workshop was held for those interested in learning the basics of how to “put foods up” sponsored by the Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market on September 23, at the First Congregational Church of Litchfield.  The program followed the guidelines outlined in the US Department of Agriculture’s Complete Guide to Home Canning, which is the methodology approved by the CT Department of Consumer Protection.  The workshop began with an overview of a variety ways to preserve food followed by a demonstration of canning two different products.  This workshop was intended for people who are NEW to canning. The workshop was led by Margy and Craig Miner. View the pictures to see how much fun all the participants had!
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Vermicomposting: How to Compost with Worms

5/13/2013

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Make your own worm composter was held on Saturday, May 11, at the Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market.   Worms can turn your everyday kitchen waste into rich compost that both garden and house plants love.  The workshop included a brief presentation on why and how to maintain a worm bin, followed by time to make your own bin. The tools, bedding, and a scoop of worms to get you started was provided.  The workshop was free.
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Repurposing Woolen Sweaters

3/11/2013

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Mary Lynne Boisert of Bethany Homecrafts returned to the Litchfield farmers’ market to teach another repurposing trick – this time upcycling used wool sweaters.  Mary Lynne was available to show examples and answer questions throughout the market.  She gave a hands-on demonstration on recycling sweaters, including felting.
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Vermicomposting Demonstration

2/4/2013

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There was a Vermicomposting demonstration at the Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market, Saturday, February 2, 10 am – 1 pm.

Ever heard of vermicomposting?  It is the process of using worms and micro-organisms to turn kitchen waste into black, earthy-smelling, nutrient-rich humus.  It’s a great way to compost kitchen waste during the winter or year-round if you live in an apartment, condo, or town that doesn’t allow outdoor composting.  Master Composter Ellen Eberle demonstrated two different types of worm bins as well as had all the information you needed to get started.

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Sweater Felting

1/21/2013

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Mary Lynne Boisert of Bethany Homecrafts repurposes old clothing into new.  At the January 19 Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market Mary Lynne did a workshop on how to felt sweaters and showed what can be made from the felt.  She conducted a “how to” and had examples and answered questions throughout the market.
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Wrapagami

12/17/2012

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A sustainable gift wrapping workshop was held at the market Saturday, December 15th.  The subject: go green with your holiday gift wrapping. The workshop was based on the traditional Japanese art of furoshiki, and to learn how to wrap with reusable fabric and a few simple techniques – no tape or was scissors required, just tying knots.
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Home Composting Demonstration

10/15/2012

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 There was a display and a demonstration on Home Composting on Saturday, October 13th, at the Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market.  Led by a Master Gardener, the display included free literature on the benefits and methods of composting,  examples of easy homemade bins including worm bins, samples of materials to compost and of finished compost, and hands-on activities for all ages.   The activity was on-going during opening hours of the market, 10 AM – 1 PM.
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