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Holcomb Farm
Holcomb Farm is a 317-acre historic working farm located in the heart of West Granby, Connecticut. It is comprised of:
- A nonprofit, mixed-vegetable production farm that produces abundant, delicious produce without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. We grow on 26 acres of Town-owned property for a 450 member Summer CSA, 100 member Winter CSA, wholesale customers, our farm store, and our food donation program, called Fresh Access. We use only chemical- and GMO-free methods and sign the Northeast Organic Farming Assocation of Connecticut’s Farmer’s Pledge.
- 10+ miles of trails that are open to the public, from dawn to dusk. Our trails connect to McLean Game Refuge and Granby Land Trust trails, and wind their way through the beautiful, varied terrain of rural West Granby, in the foothills of the Berkshires. Learn more.
- The Holcomb Tree Trail, where nearly 100 trees are labeled with their common and botanical names; and interpretive signs teach readers more about the trees and the landscape. Learn more.
- A beautiful banquet facility for life's special events. All private bookings are handled through the Town of Granby's Parks and Recreation Department.
- A community gathering place in a historic New England setting.
- A nonprofit organization that does good work in Hartford County. Through Fresh Access, we donated more than 15 tons of fresh produce to people in need in 2022. In addition, through the Friends of Holcomb Farm and our CSA, we host periodic events that celebrate healthy living, almost always free-of-charge, and open to all.
The farm is operated collaboratively by the Town of Granby and a Board of Directors composed of local citizens. 277 acres of the farm are protected from development through a conservation restriction held by the Granby Land Trust.
The mission of the Friends of Holcomb Farm is to preserve, promote and utilize an historic, working New England farm for the benefit of the community.
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Thank you Holcomb Farm community!!! Thank you for your support and generosity for Kim, Mckean, and Danovan as they return home to Jamaica after hurricane Melissa. Danovan returned home last week and Kim and Mckean are currently on their way home. We will be in close touch with them as they assess the damage and Joe will be distributing the donation funds directly to them. We will miss them dearly over the winter and the farm is not the same without them! It is crew tradition to have a goodbye dinner at a Jamaican restaurant and lunch. Sweet Delight Jamaican restaurant in Bloomfield is the place to go! Keep them and Jamaica in your thoughts and thank you again 🫶🇯🇲💚💛
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Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us wanting to help our Jamaican crew members and friends after their home was hit by Hurricane Melissa. There is now a GoFund Me page for Kim, Mckean, and Danovan (link in our bio and this post).
Kim Gayle, Mckean Thomas and Danovan Robinson are here working on one of their last Saturdays - harvesting greens for the farm store and roots for winter storage - before returning to a home that will be unrecognizable. Their presence at our farm these past 6 years has dramatically changed the trajectory of our little community farm.
Danovan is rushing home November 3rd with Mckean and Kim heading back November 11th. We expect the return to be challenging emotionally, physically, and financially. We are asking for donations so that they can both rebuild, feed their families, and get back on their feet. This return home is their “down time” and we’re heartbroken knowing they will be spending this time rebuilding.
Farming is one of the most labor-intensive jobs. Their hard work allows us to have food on the table all year long. In all honesty, they keep our farm going. It is our hope that we can all come together as a community to show appreciation for their hard work. If you can, please help them in this very serious time of need.
Sincerely,
Joe O’Grady
gofund.me/04d380f18
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Don’t miss this beautiful art show, hosted by our friends at the Granby Land Trust and the Granby Artists Association! Opening Night is this Thursday!💥 OPENING NIGHT IS THIS THURSDAY at Lost Acres Vineyard! 🎨
The Granby Land Trust and the Granby Artists Association invite you to the opening of our “Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty” Juried Art Show — this Thursday, October 30, from 5–8 PM at the beautiful Lost Acres Vineyard Art Gallery in North Granby.
Enjoy a glass of wine, meet the artists, connect with friends, and be inspired by artwork that captures the beauty and spirit of New England.
Bring a friend and help us spread the word — please SHARE this post to invite others to join this special community celebration!
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