A Historic New England Farm

A Place to Grow Since 1756

A Pesticide-Free CSA

Taste the Difference. Make a Difference.

A Place to Hike or Ride

312 Acres of Open Space and 10+ Miles of  Hiking and Horseback Riding Trails

A Friend to Neighbors in Need

We Donate Six Tons of Produce Annually

More than a Farm Store

One-Stop Shopping for Local Foods & Gifts

A Key Ingredient for Top Chefs

Award-Winning Chefs Serve Holcomb Farm Produce

A Place to Celebrate

Hold Your Special Event at Holcomb Farm

SUPPORT FRIENDS OF HOLCOMB FARM

Volunteers harvest fruit

The Friends of Holcomb Farm is the nonprofit, member-based organization that oversees all the ways in which the farm serves people in Granby and beyond. Your annual gift of $35 or more makes you a member, and helps support the important work we do. We hope you'll join us, and connect with this special place -- this "jewel of Granby" -- Holcomb Farm.

SUPPORT FRESH ACCESS

Check out this video, created by students from the University of Saint Joseph who conducted interviews at Holcomb Farm in 2022. It does a great job of explaining our Fresh Access program, through which we grow food for people in need.

OUR FARM STORE - OPENING MID-JUNE

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19 hours ago

Spreading the love and abundance this week to our community! ❤️ We donated over 120lbs of sweet potatoes to our Fresh Access partner Waste Not Want Not. Sandy and her team provide free meals weekly in a family-style atmosphere for our community. Thanks for all you do Sandy! ❤️

This week is also our final winter share pickup. Thank you to all of our winter share members for such a great season! ❤️

Digging out the greenhouses, harvesting the baby kale, and taking care of our winter greens was also on our chore list this week ❄️

How much snow are we going to get this weekend you think…. 🤔❄️
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Spreading the love and abundance this week to our community! ❤️ We donated over 120lbs of sweet potatoes to our Fresh Access partner Waste Not Want Not. Sandy and her team provide free meals weekly in a family-style atmosphere for our community. Thanks for all you do Sandy! ❤️

This week is also our final winter share pickup. Thank you to all of our winter share members for such a great season! ❤️

Digging out the greenhouses, harvesting the baby kale, and taking care of our winter greens was also on our chore list this week ❄️

How much snow are we going to get this weekend you think…. 🤔❄️Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

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Jane, that should work just fine, however best to send me an email at some point with an eta to make sure i'll be there - Joe

We will pick up our share on Tuesday.

23 hours ago

‼️Winter Share ‼️please drive down to the greenhouse for pickup. It is very trecharous and icey so please drive down and do not park and walk⚠️ Winter share members can also pickup their share next week to avoid the icey conditions and snow that is coming our way tomorrow. ... See MoreSee Less

‼️Winter Share ‼️please drive down to the greenhouse for pickup. It is very trecharous and icey so please drive down and do not park and walk⚠️ Winter share members can also pickup their share next week to avoid the icey conditions and snow that is coming our way tomorrow.Image attachmentImage attachment

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Any day next week?

7 days ago

SOME GREAT HISTORY SHARED BY THE CT DEPT. OF AG.
Agricultural Pioneer's Legacy Intertwines Black History Month and CSA Programs

February is a time to honor Black History Month and celebrate National Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Month, two important causes that highlight community, sustainability, and empowerment. The legacy of Dr. Booker T. Whatley, an agricultural pioneer, is intertwined in these observances as he laid the foundation for the modern CSA program.

Dr. Whatley, an African American horticulturist and educator, introduced the concept of the CSA model in the 1960s. His idea was simple: help small farmers connect directly with their communities through subscription-based farming. People could buy “shares” of a farms seasonal produce, creating a steady income stream for farmers and providing consumers with fresh, local food.

Dr. Whatley’s vision – rooted in commitment to agricultural sustainability and social justice – has evolved into the CSA programs of today – spanning beyond in-season fruits and vegetables, to include cut flowers, meats, dairy, and shellfish. CSAs make fresh, local farm products available while building sustainable food systems, especially in underserved communities. Dr. Whatley’s contributions continue to inspire the CSA movement, which empowers farmers and consumers, encouraging healthier food choices and stronger community ties.

As we celebrate Black History Month and National CSA Month, it is important to recognize Dr. Booker T. Whatley’s role in shaping CSA programs, fostering a more sustainable and connected future for both agriculture and local communities.

For more information about the impact of Whatley’s work, visit www.smithsonianmag.com/.../you-can-thank-black.../.
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SOME GREAT HISTORY SHARED BY THE CT DEPT. OF AG.
Agricultural Pioneers Legacy Intertwines Black History Month and CSA Programs
 
February is a time to honor Black History Month and celebrate National Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Month, two important causes that highlight community, sustainability, and empowerment. The legacy of Dr. Booker T. Whatley, an agricultural pioneer, is intertwined in these observances as he laid the foundation for the modern CSA program.

Dr. Whatley, an African American horticulturist and educator, introduced the concept of the CSA model in the 1960s. His idea was simple: help small farmers connect directly with their communities through subscription-based farming. People could buy “shares” of a farms seasonal produce, creating a steady income stream for farmers and providing consumers with fresh, local food.

Dr. Whatley’s vision – rooted in commitment to agricultural sustainability and social justice – has evolved into the CSA programs of today – spanning beyond in-season fruits and vegetables, to include cut flowers, meats, dairy, and shellfish. CSAs make fresh, local farm products available while building sustainable food systems, especially in underserved communities. Dr. Whatley’s contributions continue to inspire the CSA movement, which empowers farmers and consumers, encouraging healthier food choices and stronger community ties.

As we celebrate Black History Month and National CSA Month, it is important to recognize Dr. Booker T. Whatley’s role in shaping CSA programs, fostering a more sustainable and connected future for both agriculture and local communities.  

For more information about the impact of Whatley’s work, visit https://www.smithsonianmag.com/.../you-can-thank-black.../.
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