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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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💚 In Memory of Jenny Emery 💚
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Jenny Emery, president of the board of directors of the Friends of Holcomb Farm. Jenny was in a bicycle accident in Vermont on September 14 and, tragically, succumbed to her injuries. We are devastated by this loss.
Jenny was a visionary leader whose wisdom, energy, generosity, and unwavering dedication to public service – and to Holcomb Farm – were truly extraordinary. Beyond her work with the farm, Jenny served the Granby community in countless other ways.
Jenny was also a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. We extend our deepest sympathies to Jenny’s husband, Dave, her children and grandchildren, and all who were touched by her extraordinary life.
In lieu of flowers, the Emery Family has requested donations be made to the Friends of Holcomb Farm. In her honor, we have established the "Jenny Emery Vision Fund" -- a lasting tribute to her leadership, passion and impact.
It is a profound honor and responsibility to steward this fund in Jenny's name. We will carry forward her vision with the same integrity and dedication that she brought to every aspect of her life and work.
To honor Jenny's legacy, please visit www.holcombfarm.org or mail a check to Friends of Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT 06090 (note Jenny Emery in memo line). Thank you.
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