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, March 22, 2011

Present And Future Of Local Farming Will Be The Subject Of A Workshop Tuesday

http://www.courant.com/community/manchester/hc-manchester-agriculture-plan-0322-20110321,0,7918013.story
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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Important Agriculture Workshop

Manchester 2020 Plan Workshop: Manchester's Agricultural Future: All members of the Manchester community are invited to attend a workshop on the present and future of agriculture in Manchester on Tuesday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Path Community Commons on the Manchester Community College campus. This event is part of the ongoing Manchester 2020 planning process. Many participants at the 2020 quadrant discovery workshops suggested preserving and encouraging agricultural activities in town as important goals for the community. This workshop will provide a brief overview of Manchester's agricultural history, examples of the diverse agricultural activities that currently exist in town, and how these and similar activities can be protected and encouraged in the future. The benefits of and current trends in local food production will also be addressed. Advance registration is not necessary but is appreciated. Please call the Planning Department at 860-647-3044 with questions, or to RSVP.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

School Garden Facebook Page

www.facebook.com/pages/Schoolyard-Gardens/169692833078498
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