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SHC is a public charity that promotes sustainable agriculture, local food, and active healthy lifestyles in the communities of Northwest Connecticut. Get to know our work through the programs listed below, learn about our organization, and reach out through our Contact Us page or on Facebook!
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Our Programs
Farm-Fresh MarketThe best farmers' market in all of Connecticut! We operate an independent website for the market, so click the link above to check it out. You'll find out more about our great vendors, when and where the next market is, and even get some great recipes to try out!
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Nourishing GardensNourishing School Gardens is a great way to introduce kids to healthy food by teaching them where it comes from. Students participate in all aspects of producing nutritious, seasonal produce, and teachers integrate local food and ecological concepts with classroom education.
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The Farmer's TableOriginally an annual dinner,
the Farmer’s Table has expanded to support the growth of farming in our community
through a variety of events and programs.
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Food HubFood hubs promote the viability of local agriculture by providing a central organization for farmers to access consumers in their region. SHC completed a feasibility study to assess the opportunity for establishing a Food Hub in Northwest Connecticut.
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