Incubator Farmer Opportunity in Simsbury, Connecticut

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The Community Farm of Simsbury (CFS) is a certified organic farm, providing the use of inexpensive farmland, from 1/8th of an acre up to 1 acre, for people interested in becoming organic farmers. CFS assists with plowing, irrigation, equipment, storage, and other services.  CFS offers hands-on training with CTNOFA and UConn so you can learn to plant crops, use a hoophouse, set up irrigation systems, safely control weeds and pests, and use farm equipment. If you would like to learn more about this program and are interested in joining the Incubator Farmer Program (IFP), you must attend the following informational meeting.  The meeting will be followed by a tour of the farm at 73 Wolcott Rd, Simsbury, CT.  If you would like to view the IFP fields and visit the farm at another time, please make an appointment with Tim Goodwin (tgoodwin@communityfarmofsimsbury.org).

If you are interested in becoming an Incubator Farmer for the 2011 season, you MUST attend the following IFP Information Meeting: Monday, January 24, 2011 (3:00-4:00 pm). The informational session will be held at the Simsbury Town Hall located at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070; followed by a tour of the farm at 73 Wolcott Road, Simsbury, CT  06070. To RSVP, please call Tim Goodwin, 860-217-0453 or email, tgoodwin@communityfarmofsimsbury.org