Manchester Agriculture Preservation Association


The purpose of the Manchester Agriculture Preservation Association is to preserve and promote agriculture in Manchester so that farmers and gardeners can prosper,consumers are able to buy fresh, local food, and all residents can enjoy green spaces and celebrate the town’s rich farming heritage.


Dear Friends


Welcome to the MAPA blog site. We are a band of Manchester farmers, home gardeners, foodies, and lover of all stuff grown from the good earth. Our desire is to preserve the remaining farmland and promote growing fruits and vegetables in Manchester. As with any volunteer run organization, we are always on the look out for help. If you are passionate about growing, committed to open space and the greening of Manchester, and love hanging out with cool folks, you have come to the right place. Give me a call at (860) 432-9396 or email me at johnsweedon@yahoo.com. We have been looking for you.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Livable Neighorhoods

Livable Neighborhood Organizing Workshop: Wednesday, September 22nd from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria at Bennet Academy, 22 School St. (Recreation Building Entrance). The Town of Manchester Office of Neighborhoods and Families will be holding its first Livable Neighborhood Organizing Workshop. All youth and adults who want to make their neighborhood better are welcome to attend. The Livable Neighborhood program is intended to help communities fix what's broken at the grassroots level. More than that, it's meant to help neighbors create and act on their visions of how they can transform their neighborhood into the kind of place they'd like it to be. Registration is not required but an RSVP would be appreciated by calling the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at (860) 647-3089 or emailing Chris50@ci.manchester.ct.us