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# Fairgate Farm

Fairfate Farm provides locally grown produce and celebrates healthy food through gardening, educational and harvest-related initiatives

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- [2 Stamford Nonprofits Receive Grants From New Canaan Community Foundation](https://fairgatefarm.com/2-stamford-nonprofits-receive-grants-from-new-canaan-community-foundation/) - Two Stamford-based nonprofits have received grants from the New Canaan Community Foundation. The Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance and Fairgate Farm each received $5,000 to support their work in the community. Founded in 2022, the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance is a citywide network of more than 50 organizations working to improve access to mental
- [Inside Fairgate Farm: How Stamford's Urban Farm is Growing Food, Community and Opportunity for All](https://fairgatefarm.com/inside-fairgate-farm-how-stamfords-urban-farm-is-growing-food-community-and-opportunity-for-all/) - Tucked away on Stillwater Avenue, Fairgate Farm is proving that an urban farm can be much more than a place to grow food. Opened in 2011, the farm originally focused on connecting people to the food system. Over the years, that mission has evolved to address a growing need for food security throughout Stamford. “We
- [Locally Grown for Flavor, Community and Environmental Impact](https://fairgatefarm.com/locally-grown-for-flavor-community-and-environmental-impact/) - Local food initiatives have always been about more than just growing healthy food. “There are very few things that people connect with more than food,” says Peter Novajosky, Farm Manager at Stamford’s Fairgate Farm. “Food culture, the memories and emotional attachments to foods, the seasonality of waiting for summer tomatoes or the first asparagus to
- [Produce from Fairgate Farm Featured During Stamford Restaurant Weeks](https://fairgatefarm.com/produce-from-fairgate-farm-featured-during-stamford-restaurant-weeks/) - Dozens of restaurants are getting ready to make new connections as Stamford Restaurant Weeks kicks off with a special twist this year. This year, several of the restaurants participating during Restaurant Weeks are adding the hyperlocal produce to their menus. Read the article
- [New Farmers Market Opens in Stamford](https://fairgatefarm.com/new-farmers-market-opens-in-stamford/) - A New Organic Farmers Market Opens in May at Fairgate Farm On May 31, 2018, Fairgate Farm, located at 129 Stillwater Avenue, will introduce its first Farmers Market featuring organic produce from five farms. The Market will be open May through October on Thursdays from 12 noon to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to
- [Farmers Market Launches on Stamford’s West Side](https://fairgatefarm.com/farmers-market-launches-on-stamfords-west-side/) - For those living on the city’s West Side, there are few neighborhood options to find healthy, farm-fresh produce. That will change this week when a farmers market launches on Stillwater Avenue. Fairgate Farm will host the market, offering fresh organic produce twice a week through October. Funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Market
- [Fairgate Farm in Stamford Raises Funds to Provide Seating for Its New Outdoor Classroom!](https://fairgatefarm.com/fairgate-farm-in-stamford-raises-funds-to-provide-seating-for-its-new-outdoor-classroom/) - The nonprofit Fairgate Farm in Stamford is raising funds to provide 6 teak benches for its Outdoor Classroom under the Pellicci Pergola at Fairgate Farm. You can learn more about the project here According to Vin Tufo, the chief executive officer of Charter Oak Communities, sponsor of the Farm, said: “In the past year, the number of visitors
- [West Side Farm Raises Funds to Honor Pellicci](https://fairgatefarm.com/west-side-farm-raises-funds-to-honor-pellicci/) - A collection of six new teak benches would be the “cherry on top” of a memorial meant to honor the life of West Side resident Anthony Pellicci. That’s what Vin Tufo, CEO of Charter Oak Communities, sponsor of Fairgate Farm, said of the incoming benches, which would be placed under “Anthony’s Arbor,” a pergola constructed
- [Stamford’s Fairgate Farm Schedules Harvest Festival](https://fairgatefarm.com/stamfords-fairgate-farm-schedules-harvest-festival/) - The city’s urban farm, Fairgate Farm, will host its annual Harvest Festival next month. The event, which includes food tastings and live music, is slated for Oct. 13. It will be held at the farm,129 Stillwater Ave. in Stamford, and will feature face painting, a craft table for children, cornhole toss and a scavenger hunt
- [Stamford’s Fairgate Farm to Add Amenities, Thanks to AARP Grant](https://fairgatefarm.com/stamfords-fairgate-farm-to-add-amenities-thanks-to-aarp-grant/) - The AARP has awarded Stamford’s Fairgate Farm a $9,800 “Community Challenge” grant for the development of an ADA-compliant walkway through the farm. The work will also include a bicycle rack, benches, picnic tables and elevated raised garden beds, which will provide a space to garden for people of all ages and abilities. “This grant will
- [Interview with Farm Manager Pete Novajosky](https://fairgatefarm.com/interview-with-farm-manager-pete-novajosky/) - Marysol Castro of Connecticut Public tours Fairgate Farm and interviews Farm Manager Pete Novajosky. She asks how the farm has had to adjust during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo from Summer 2019
- [Fairgate Farm Farmers Market Opens 6/4 with Curbside Pickup!](https://fairgatefarm.com/fairgate-farm-farmers-market-opens-6-4-with-curbside-pickup/) - Your treasured community resource, Fairgate Farm, has adapted to operation during the pandemic and our dedicated team is excited to receive patrons back to our Farmers Market to share life-affirming benefits of healthy, locally grown, delicious produce! The 2020 season will begin, although with some restrictions, with offerings of Farm-grown lettuces, strawberries, radishes, green onions,
- [Fairgate Farm Awarded $22,640 Grant by the Harvard Pilgrim Health](https://fairgatefarm.com/fairgate-farm-awarded-22640-grant-by-the-harvard-pilgrim-health/) - The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has awarded Stamford’s Fairgate Farm a $22,640 Healthy Food Fund grant to assist it in building volunteer participation and increasing access to healthy, locally-grown organic produce. Fairgate Farm, located at 129 Stillwater Avenue in the West Side neighborhood of Stamford, is among 25 local initiatives that received a total
- [Young women reign in Westhill’s agriscience program](https://fairgatefarm.com/young-women-reign-in-westhills-agriscience-program/) - If you happened upon Fairgate Farm on a Wednesday morning this summer, you’d likely find six teenage girls chatting while harvesting the one-acre community garden. “We’re always talking to someone,” said Diana Kolaj, describing the group’s Wednesday morning ritual as a space for everything from group therapy to political debate to movie criticism. (The girls
- [Stamford garden offers a better way to dispose of pumpkins](https://fairgatefarm.com/stamford-garden-offers-a-better-way-to-dispose-of-pumpkins/) - Fairgate Farm’s capacity for compost is about to get much larger just in time for the post-Halloween pumpkin drop thanks to a new grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. “Heaps for Health,” as the $25,000 grant is called, will enable Fairgate to install a new compost system and quadruple its current compost limit. The new
- [Fairgate Farm Awarded $25,000 Grant by the EPA](https://fairgatefarm.com/fairgate-farm-awarded-25000-grant-by-the-epa/) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Stamford’s Fairgate Farm a $25,000 “Heaps for Health” Community Composting grant to continue and build upon the farm’s food waste diversion program. The EPA funds will enable the organic Fairgate Farm to increase organic material recovery rates and demonstrate the impact of composting on the health of
- [Fairgate Farm Awarded $2,500 Grant by AARP Connecticut](https://fairgatefarm.com/fairgate-farm-awarded-2500-grant-by-aarp-connecticut/) - AARP Connecticut has awarded Stamford’s Fairgate Farm a $2,500 “Livable Communities Grant Program,” a local expansion of the national AARP Community Challenge, initiative for the development of an ADA-compliant walkway through the Farm. Fairgate Farm, located at 129 Stillwater Avenue in the West Side neighborhood of Stamford, is among seven AARP Connecticut awardees for quick-action
- [ROASTED PUMPKIN WITH CHILIES AND FETA](https://fairgatefarm.com/roasted-pumpkin-with-chilies-and-feta/) - Serves 6 Ingredients: • 6-8 cups pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cubed. • Olive oil • Coarse sea salt • ¼ tsp to ½ tsp red chili flakes depending on spice preference • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped • ½ cup feta cheese cubed (or more if desired) To prepare: Pre-heat oven to 425°. Place cubed
- [PUMPKIN SOUP](https://fairgatefarm.com/pumpkin-soup/) - Serves 6-8 This soup has very simple ingredients and yet is a very rich and velvety soup. Roasting the pumpkin is the way to achieve that depth. Ingredients: • 8 cups pumpkin, (roughly ¼ of a large pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cut into cubes) • 3 medium onions chopped • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
- [PUMPKIN MUFFINS](https://fairgatefarm.com/pumpkin-muffins/) - Makes 24 muffins These muffins have a very subtle pumpkin taste. Adding the sugar and cinnamon topping and chocolate chips makes them just a bit more special! Ingredients: Muffins • 1 small sugar pumpkin (Roasted and pureed. See note below) • 1 and 2/3 cup granulated sugar • 2/3 cup grape seed oil (or other
- [Farmers Market, Stamford Beautification Projects Get Boost from City Grants](https://fairgatefarm.com/farmers-market-stamford-beautification-projects-get-boost-from-city-grants/) - A new farmers market is coming to the city’s West Side! The Neighborhood Grant Program, created last year when Mayor David Martin set aside $75,000 for the initiative, provided grants ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 to local groups and organizations, including the Cove Neighborhood Association, Strawberry Hill and Springdale. One award stands to make the
- [What's Going On In Your Part of Stamford](https://fairgatefarm.com/whats-going-on-in-your-part-of-stamford/) - A large arbor dedicated to Anthony Pellicci, the popular West Side restaurant owner who died in 2014, is planned for Fairgate Farm. Organizers have raised about $6,600 of the $15,000 needed for the pergola. Click here to read the article
- [Donations Needed to Build the Pellicci Pergola at Fairgate Farm](https://fairgatefarm.com/donations-needed-to-build-the-pellicci-pergola-at-fairgate-farm/) - The Stamford community is joining forces to raise funds to build the Anthony Pellicci Pergola at Fairgate Farm, 129 Stillwater Avenue, in the historic West Side neighborhood for which Pellicci gave his impassioned support. Architects, contractors, and volunteers are donating the design and labor but need to raise $15,000 by March 1, 2018, for the
- [Synchrony Financial's Hispanic Heritage Celebration](https://fairgatefarm.com/synchrony-financials-hispanic-heritage-celebration/) - Fairgate Farm participated in the Synchrony Financial's Hispanic Heritage Celebration on October 10, 2017, in Stamford, CT. The event featured DJ, live entertainment, and a dance demo and lessons by Dance With Me (owned by Maks & Val Chmerkovskiy and Tony Dovolani of Dancing with the Stars fame) as organized by event planner Barbara Occhino.
- [Urban Institute Case Study](https://fairgatefarm.com/urban-institute-case-study/) - The Vita Health & Wellness District is a one-mile corridor in Stamford, Connecticut, that has positioned itself as a “health-themed neighborhood,” offering mixed-income housing, health care services, community farming, early childhood education programming, and supportive services to residents. Led by the city’s public housing authority Charter Oak Communities and Stamford Hospital, this collaboration of city
- [Stamford's Organic Community Farm Announces New Manager](https://fairgatefarm.com/stamfords-organic-community-farm-announces-new-manager/) - Fairgate Farm, located at 129 Stillwater Avenue and part of the Vita Health & Wellness District, is managed by the newly-appointed farm manager, Peter Novajosky, who brings a wealth of experience in horticulture and gardening along with a devotion to promoting healthy lifestyles. Besides managing the farm, Peter is eager to expand the community of
- [From Guard Towers to Gardens](https://fairgatefarm.com/from-guard-towers-to-gardens/) - The scope of Stamford's efforts has made it a national model in the era of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, which requires non-profit hospitals to play a role in preventing disease, "something hospitals really haven't done before," notes Pam Koprowski, Stamford Hospital's director of public affairs. "We have to work with community developers and other
- [Our Garbage Can – And So Can Yours!](https://fairgatefarm.com/our-garbage-can-and-so-can-yours/) - Good soil is teaming with life, and the more you work with this life, the more they work with you. Less than one 8-ounce cup of healthy soil has more microbes than there are humans on earth. At Fairgate Farm we are committed stewards of our precious soil. We understand that the vibrant life below
- [Stamford Garden Grows Community Ties](https://fairgatefarm.com/stamford-garden-grows-community-ties/) - Fairgate Farm — founded in 2011 as a partnership between the city’s housing authority, Stamford Hospital and the Boys & Girls Club — has more changes afoot than just the growing season. Farm coordinator Maxon Keating is serving his last day at Fairgate on Friday. Several core volunteers help usher Fairgate Farm into the growing
- [Parents as Co-Educators Families Visit Fairgate Farm](https://fairgatefarm.com/parents-as-co-educators-families-visit-fairgate-farm/) - We had a very successful farm visit with the Parents as Co-Educators families! "Thank you! It was a great experience for all the children and their families. I love the way Maxon phrased it: 'The farm belongs to you.' I am hoping all the families feel that they can get involved and become part of
- [Hospital Expansion a Boon for Stamford Neighborhood](https://fairgatefarm.com/hospital-expansion-a-boon-for-stamford-neighborhood/) - The 13-floor, 650,000-square-foot building will significantly expand the hospital’s operating capacity as well as neighborhood businesses including Cornerstone Pharmacy. Read more
- [Westhill graduate leaves parting gift in campus garden, greenhouse revitalization](https://fairgatefarm.com/westhill-graduate-leaves-parting-gift-in-campus-garden-greenhouse-revitalization/) - The greenhouse at Westhill High School as it currently sits. WHS graduate Nancy Juarez is trying to revitalize the greenhouse into an extension of the campus' community garden she and other students built. Read more
- [Wings Unlimited Visits Fairgate Farm](https://fairgatefarm.com/wings-unlimited-visits-fairgate-farm/) - The founder of Darien-based Wings Unlimited and her team celebrated their company’s 30th anniversary this year by getting down and dirty at Fairgate Farm. Darien News captured the visit: Local company gives “wings” to Stamford farm – July 30, 2016
- [What Eating Farm-to-Table Looks Like](https://fairgatefarm.com/what-eating-farm-to-table-actually-looks-like/) - Research about produce and nutritional value has led people to begin recognizing the importance of buying locally-sourced foods and, as a result, the farm-to-table movement was born. This Spoon University takes a closer peek at What Eating Farm-to-Table Actually Looks Like – August 5, 2016
- [Springing Into Action: Our Farm Gets Going for the 2016 Season!](https://fairgatefarm.com/springing-into-action-our-farm-gets-going-for-the-2016-season/) - If you drive by our Farm (129 Stillwater Avenue) you will see that we're springing to life ... but, actually, we got started weeks ago. These 1,400 seedlings are growing up in our heated, hydroponic greenhouse and getting ready to graduate to the gardens. COME CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH US AT OUR 2ND ANNUAL FARM
- [March Is Nutrition Month: Vita Veggiecation Programs & More …](https://fairgatefarm.com/march-is-nutrition-month-vita-veggiecation-programs-more/) - March is Nutrition Month! Fairgate Farm is participating in a month-long, citywide celebration of good, healthy food! Download the schedule of events
- [A "Peachy" Summer at the Farm!](https://fairgatefarm.com/a-peachy-summer-at-the-farm/) - It's hard to believe that we're halfway through our fifth summer at Fairgate Farm! New this year are fruit trees (like this gorgeous peach), including apple, pear and plum ... along with more plants for our ethnic collection, such as Caribbean callaloo -- Bangladesh squash -- Mexican tomatillos -- Asian ghost peppers -- Eastern European
- [Fairgate Farm Coordinator/Community Builder Maxon Keating](https://fairgatefarm.com/fairgate-farm-coordinatorcommunity-builder-maxon-keating/) - Fairgate Farm Coordinator/Community Builder Maxon Keating is a local celebrity, featured in this front-page Stamford Advocate profile.
- [Stamford’s Fairgate Farm Helps Grow Community Along With Vegetables](https://fairgatefarm.com/stamfords-fairgate-farm-helps-grow-community-along-with-vegetables/) - Stamford’s Fairgate Farm Helps Grow Community Along With Vegetables
- [Stamford’s Optimus Healthcare Prescribes Good Nutrition Via Fairgate Farm](https://fairgatefarm.com/stamfords-optimus-healthcare-prescribes-good-nutrition-via-fairgate-farm/) - Stamford’s Optimus Healthcare Prescribes Good Nutrition Via Fairgate Farm
- [At Stamford’s Fairgate Farm, Every Day is Earth Day](https://fairgatefarm.com/at-stamfords-fairgate-farm-every-day-is-earth-day/) - STAMFORD, Conn. -- A small urban farm on Stillwater Avenue in Stamford’s West Side is bringing better health to the land, to the volunteers who work there, and to the neighborhood where it's located. Established in 2011, Fairgate Farm – part of the Vita Health & Wellness District – is entering its fourth growing season.
- [Fairgate Farm Slide Show 2014](https://fairgatefarm.com/fairgate-farm-slide-show-2014/) - Fairgate Farm Volunteers - You made 2014 a banner year at the Farm! Click here to view the PDF slideshow or click here to download the original Powerpoint version
- [Farm-to-Table Cookbook](https://fairgatefarm.com/farm-to-table-cookbook/) - We invite you to download (and enjoy) this free copy of our Fairgate Farm 2014 Farm-to-Table cookbook, with delicious recipes from Stamford Hospital chef/dietitian Gavin Pritchard, along with photos and happy memories of our 2014 growing season – volunteers, special events, Farm to Table workshops and more. Click here to download your copy of the

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- [Homepage 2025](https://fairgatefarm.com/) - Rooted: A Celebration of Food & Community Join us Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 6-8:30 pm at Knobloch Family Farmhouse for an exclusive culinary showcase celebrating Stamford’s vibrant food landscape. The event, which benefits Fairgate Farm and is in partnership with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, brings together the city’s finest chefs, artisans, and
- [Class Info and Registration](https://fairgatefarm.com/on-the-farm/) - 2026 Upcoming Farm Classes and Events Farm Market May – October: Thursdays 3pm – 7pm; Saturdays 9am – 1pm Our new Thursday evening Farmstand will offer working folks a chance to access fresh local food from our market! The Fairgate Farmstand will have a “soft” open in May offering whatever spring crops are ready for
- [Rooted Vendors](https://fairgatefarm.com/rooted-vendors/) - Ready to Showcase Your Culinary Craft? Spaces are highly limited to ensure a diverse, curated selection of vendors and to prevent category overlap. Submit Your Vendor Form Below Questions & Logistics: Contact us at rootedfairgatefarm@gmail.com or 203-940-2305 Rooted Vendor Application "*" indicates required fields Organization/Corporation Name*Primary Contact Name* First Last Job Title*Contact Email* Contact Phone*Organization/Corporation
- [Rooted Sponsorships](https://fairgatefarm.com/rooted-sponsors/) - Ready to Nourish Our Community? Sponsorship commitments must be finalized by September 10, 2026 to guarantee inclusion on event materials. Secure Your Tier Below Questions & Logistics: Contact us at rootedfairgatefarm@gmail.com or 203-940-2305 Rooted Sponsorship Application "*" indicates required fields Organization/Corporation Name*Primary Contact Name* First Last Job Title*Contact Email* Contact Phone*Organization/Corporation URL*Upload Organization/Corporation Hi-Res LogoMax.
- [Rooted](https://fairgatefarm.com/rooted/) - Get Your Tickets NowSPONSORSHIPSVENDOR INFO
- [News & Media](https://fairgatefarm.com/media-coverage/) - Read what people are saying about Fairgate Farm programs and events. 2 Stamford Nonprofits Receive Grants From New Canaan Community FoundationJuly 14, 2026Two Stamford-based nonprofits have received grants from the New Canaan Community Foundation. The Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance and Fairgate Farm each received $5,000 to support their work in the community. Founded in
- [Composting](https://fairgatefarm.com/composting/) - Did you know that food waste is one of the leading causes of climate change? More than a quarter of U.S. garbage is composed of organic material that could be composted, but instead is either burned in incinerators or buried in landfills which generate greenhouse gasses such as methane. Methane gas is much more potent
- [Farm Hours](https://fairgatefarm.com/farm-hours/) - Farmstand Hours May through October Thursday 3 pm – 7 pm & Saturday 9 am – 1 pm Volunteer Hours Spring (March – April) Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm Wednesday, Friday, Sunday & Monday: Closed Market Season (May – October) Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm Thursday: 9 am –
- [Volunteering at Fairgate Farm](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/volunteering/) - Our volunteers are what makes Fairgate Farm the special community that it is. We gladly accept anyone who is willing to “get their hands dirty” regardless of gardening experience. All ages are welcome, we just ask for children under middle school be accompanied by an adult. Upon your first visit, we’ll happily show you around
- [Farmstand](https://fairgatefarm.com/farmers-market/) - Located at Fairgate Farm: 129 Stillwater Avenue, Stamford, CT Welcome to the 2026 Fairgate Farmstand Season! The Fairgate Farmstand is held on-site at Fairgate Farm, right in the heart of the West Side of Stamford. Everything sold at the Farmstand is produced locally, with the majority grown right here at Fairgate Farm! We’re open: May
- [Our Mission & Vision](https://fairgatefarm.com/our-mission/) - Growing and distributing highly nutritious food throughout Stamford to fight food insecurity and build a healthier, more equitable, and resilient local food system while regenerating our land and community. We envision a future where every Stamford resident has access to fresh, nutrient-dense food—regardless of income or neighborhood, ethnicity, religion, or other identities. Through regenerative urban
- [Our History](https://fairgatefarm.com/our-history/) - In the early 2000s, Stamford’s West Side began a major transformation. Aging public housing was redeveloped into vibrant mixed-income communities by Charter Oak Communities, while Stamford Hospital expanded into a state-of-the-art regional medical center. Together, these efforts shaped the Vita Health & Wellness District — a holistic vision for community well-being that connected housing, healthcare,
- [Fairgate Community Fridge](https://fairgatefarm.com/the-outlet/) - The Fairgate Community Fridge is a free fridge, food pantry and library. The Community Fridge is located along the Farm’s fence in front of the Farmstand and near the bus stop on Stillwater Ave with 24/7 street access. The purpose of this project is to provide a zero-barrier access point for neighbors to receive and
- [Farmbassadors](https://fairgatefarm.com/farmbassadors-2/) - For more information about our Farmbassadors program, see our Program Overview Your Name(Required) First Last Your Email Address(Required) Email Address Confirm Email Address Your Phone(Required)Preferred Method of Contact(Required)TextCallEmailHave you visited and/or volunteered at the Farm before?(Required) Yes No Are you able to commit to 3 or more volunteer “shifts” (1 hour each) a month?(Required) Yes No
- [Community Classes](https://fairgatefarm.com/education/community-classes/) - Throughout the growing season, Farm Manager Pete Novajosky and a variety of guest educators come to share their unique knowledge with the community. The majority of the Farm’s classes are held under Anthony’s Arbor, our grapevine-shaded outdoor classroom. We have three recurring workshops we hold many times throughout the season: Diggin’ In with Farmer Pete
- [Corporate Sponsorship](https://fairgatefarm.com/corporate-sponsorship/) - Corporate Sponsorship "*" indicates required fields Organization/Corporation*Contact Name* First Last Contact Email* Contact Phone*Sponsorship Amount* Farm Steward: $5,000+ Farmhand: $2,000 - $4,999 Friend of the Farm: $500-$1,999 Upload Organization/Corporation Hi-Res LogoMax. file size: 32 MB. Any Additional Information to Share? Submit Your sponsorship can be completed by check or credit card (click here). For ACH
- [Become a Member](https://fairgatefarm.com/become-a-member/) - Membership "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Email* Phone*Membership* Farm Steward: $1,000+ Farmhand: $500+ Friend of the Farm: $100+ Student / Senior Friend of the Farm: $30 Submit Your membership can be completed by check or credit card (click here). For ACH info, please email Christine Young at cyoung@charteroakcommunities.org
- [Support Fairgate Farm](https://fairgatefarm.com/donate/) - We are so grateful to the many generous supporters of Fairgate Farm. Together we are working to combat food insecurity, educate and provide opportunities for our youth, and build a healthier, more resilient community. To learn more about our work, please visit our Community Impact page. As the Farm continues to expand its programs, your
- [Career Opportunities](https://fairgatefarm.com/career-opportunities/) - There are currently no employment listings. We currently have no open positions, but stay tuned for future Farm growth!
- [Meet the Fairgate Farm Staff](https://fairgatefarm.com/meet-the-staff/) - Pete Novajosky is our friendly Farm Director who brings a wealth of experience in agriculture along with a devotion to promoting healthy lifestyles to the Stamford community. A Fairfield County native, since childhood, Pete has been drawn to gardening and in 2007 he began his professional career in agriculture at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens in Easton,
- [Harvest at the Gate](https://fairgatefarm.com/harvest-at-the-gate/) - Harvest at the Gate *September 12, 2025* Enjoy a magical evening of great food under the cafe lights at Fairgate Farm. Savor a multi-course dinner and wine pairing, prepared by chef Deja Smith of Khemi’s Vegan Cuisine, featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients—many harvested right from the fields around you. DATE Friday, September 12th 5:30 PM
- [Event Registration](https://fairgatefarm.com/event-registration/) - Register for a Fairgate Farm Class "*" indicates required fields EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name* First Last Email* Zip Code*Select the events for which you'd like to register* Diggin’ In: Container Gardening - May 2: 10am Farm Yoga - May 16: 10am Farm Yoga - June 20: 10am Farm
- [Corporate Program](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/businesses-organizations/) - Our community partners are vital to the success of Fairgate Farm and the fulfillment of its mission. Each year we are proud to host and work with local corporations that contribute to the Farm through donations, sponsorships, and employee volunteering. No group is too small to truly make an impact. On a typical volunteer day
- [Our Supporters](https://fairgatefarm.com/supporters/) - Ascot Group Bank of America Boehm Family Foundation City of Stamford The Claire Heising Foundation Crane Charitable Funds Deloitte Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation Indeed ITT Meera and Ashok Vasudevan Foundation (MAV) Pellicci’s Ristorante Pitney Bowes Foundation Sound Federal Credit Union Soundwaters Stamford Hospital Foundation Synchrony Foundation Truglia Thumbelina Fund Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Stamford Viking
- [Education](https://fairgatefarm.com/education/) - At Fairgate, we know that knowledge is power. As we work toward a vision of food security for all we understand how important food education is. When people learn about where the food they eat comes from, they can be more informed when making food choices, and even be empowered to grow their own! The
- [Community Impact](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/community-impact/) - Fairgate Farm is proud of the impact we’ve made in the West Side of Stamford. Together we’ve grown nutritious produce to increase food access, worked to provide free educational opportunities based on health and food, helped tackled food waste in our own way, and have begun to build real community. Learn more about the impacts
- [Community Impact: Volunteering](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/community-impact/community-impact-volunteering/) - ISSUE: Focused mostly on “making ends meet,” West Side residents often cannot find time for physical activity and exercise. In fact, almost half of the low-income respondents to a Lower Fairfield County Community Health Survey reported not having gotten any physical activity in the past seven days. Additionally, much of the population is disconnected from
- [Volunteering](https://fairgatefarm.com/about/who-we-are/volunteering/) - From the inception of Fairgate Farm, those people willing to get their hands dirty tending the crops have emerged as the “heart” of the Farm. Volunteers are vital to the success of Fairgate Farm and are central to the fulfillment of its mission. Each year we are grateful to host hundreds of individuals and proudly
- [Home](https://fairgatefarm.com/sample-page-2/) - Fairgate Farm increases access to locally grown produce and strengthens the community by celebrating healthy food through gardening, educational and harvest-related initiatives.
- [Board Members](https://fairgatefarm.com/board-members/) - Richard Ostuw, Chairman of the Board, Fairgate Farm, Inc. Mr. Ostuw is a former Chief Actuary with Towers Perrin in Stamford, Connecticut and serves as the Chairman of the Charter Oak Communities board of Commissioners. Rich also serves on the Community Health Center and Nurse-Family Partnership boards and is an active volunteer at Building One
- [Homepage Concept 2024](https://fairgatefarm.com/homepage-concept-2024/) - FOOD ACCESS EDUCATION VOLUNTEERING ENVIRONMENTALISM COMMUNITY BUILDING FOOD ACCESS EDUCATION VOLUNTEERING ENVIRONMENTALISM COMMUNITY BUILDING Fairgate Farm’s mission is to increase access to locally grown produce and to strengthen the community by celebrating healthy food through gardening, educational and harvest-related initiatives. The Farm provides volunteer and educational opportunities to individuals, schools, companies, and community organizations to
- [Volunteer FAQs](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/volunteer-faqs/) - “Come one, come all, volunteer at Fairgate Community Farm in Stamford, CT. Turn the soil, pull the weeds, plant the seeds, and watch them grow. Feel a sense of togetherness, as you watch the veggies and fruits bloom, then feast upon the labor of your hands and become healthier as the days go by, from
- [Community Impact: Community Building](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/community-impact/community-impact-community-building/) - ISSUE: West Side neighborhood residents face many barriers to becoming economically self-sufficient. The U.S. Census Bureau reports poverty rates of 15.4% in Census Tract 214 and 18.1% in Census Tract 215, compared to 9.2% in Stamford, 9.9% throughout Connecticut. Despite being in one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, Stamford faces many disparities in
- [Bring Your Expertise](https://fairgatefarm.com/bring-your-expertise/) - We are always looking for ways to showcase the talents, skills, and knowledge that members of our community have. Here are some ways you can get involved at the Farm: Vend at Our Farm Market – Do you have a business selling food items or other products related to health and wellness and/or environment? Consider tabling
- [School Programs](https://fairgatefarm.com/education/school-programs/) - Part of our mission at Fairgate Farm is to provide educational opportunities to our school-aged children from first grade – through high school, and beyond. Fairgate Farm offers formal school tours that include a brief introduction to Fairgate Farm and an overview of urban farming in general. As we walk through the Farm we will
- [Our Five Focus Areas](https://fairgatefarm.com/about/who-we-are/) - Our five focus areas are how we reach towards our vision: that all the people of Stamford may lead healthy lives. All of our programs and events at the farm reflect aspects of these focuses. Click the links below to learn more about how we incorporate each of them on the Farm. FOOD ACCESS EDUCATION
- [Farm Signs](https://fairgatefarm.com/education/farm-signs/) - Agricultura Urbana Y Sistemas Alimentarios Biología de una planta Agricultura Regenerativa Salud Del Suelo Polinización Invernaderos Compostaje
- [Community Building](https://fairgatefarm.com/about/who-we-are/community-building/) - Through technological advances we now can connect with each other globally more than ever before. Yet, so many of us have never felt more alone and disconnected from other humans, even in our own neighborhoods. We now know that health is much more than eating enough daily servings of fruits and vegetables, or spending adequate
- [Environmentalism](https://fairgatefarm.com/about/who-we-are/environmentalism/) - These days, with changing weather patterns and more frequent extreme weather events, it is an increasing challenge to ignore climate change. In conjunction with rising global temperatures and natural disasters, we are constantly exposed to polluted air, water, and food caused by human industrial and agricultural practices. Most of the waste generated escapes available recycling
- [Education](https://fairgatefarm.com/about/who-we-are/education-2/) - Despite being in one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, Stamford still faces many disparities in wealth, health, education, and food security among its growing population. It has been shown that when considered beyond simply providing food access, urban farms are a powerful vehicle for building essential social ties. Fairgate Farm has become a
- [Food Access](https://fairgatefarm.com/about/who-we-are/food-access/) - From the very first harvest at Fairgate Farm in 2011 to the present, the Farm’s bounty has been shared with its volunteers and donated to local hunger relief organizations. The Fairgate Farm Market grew out of the need to make local, nutritious produce accessible to more of the community, especially for those who could not
- [Community Impact: Environmentalism](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/community-impact/community-impact-environmentalism/) - ISSUE: The West Side neighborhood in Stamford is an environmental justice area of concern with concentrated minority and low-income populations, exhibiting the poorest social determinants of health in the metro region and overall state. The U.S. EPA’s EJSCREEN tool, a national environmental justice index, ranks the West Side in the 90-98th percentile in EPA Region
- [Community Impact: Education](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/community-impact/community-impact-education/) - ISSUE: Lack of knowledge about preparing healthy meals and good nutrition is a significant barrier for low-income individuals. Community members often aren’t aware of the benefits of local food; do not have skills in easily preparing fresh food; and are challenged making healthy options attractive to children. Additionally, Stamford’s urban environment can have the effect
- [Community Impact: Food Access](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/community-impact/community-impact-food-access/) - ISSUE: In an area with some of the highest housing costs in the nation, low-income residents must choose the lowest cost options to support their families, which often means choosing fast food and cheap, processed meals. While the four West Side census tracts represent 19% of Stamford’s total population, they contain 35% of Supplemental Nutrition
- [Get Involved](https://fairgatefarm.com/get-involved/) - When it’s said that Fairgate Farm is “volunteer powered”, we mean that our volunteers are essential to the Farm and are integral to its mission. Each year, thousands of volunteer hours are logged by individuals, corporations, schools and community groups. Farm volunteers engage in all types of important activities. As the season begins, we are
- [Calendar](https://fairgatefarm.com/events-calendar/) - Fairgate Farm Volunteer FormPlease fill out our online volunteer form Click here for the form
- [Contact Us](https://fairgatefarm.com/contact/) - Send Us a Message Fill out this field Please enter a valid email address. Fill out this field Fill out this field 23 + 4 = ? Enter the equation result to proceed Send MessageConnect with Us FacebookInstagramYouTube Contact Us Fairgate Farm 129 Stillwater Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 203.940.2305 Bus 321 stops at Fairfield Avenue and
- [About Fairgate Farm](https://fairgatefarm.com/about/) - [ultimate_heading main_heading=”Our Mission” alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading]Fairgate Farm’s mission is to build community through the growth, consumption and promotion of organic fruits and vegetables so that all Stamford residents may lead healthy, productive lives. The Farm provides educational opportunities to individuals, companies and community organizations to boost awareness on the importance of eating more nutritious fruits and vegetables,
- [The 2021 Season at Fairgate Farm](https://fairgatefarm.com/2021-fairgate-farm-protocols/) - In launching the 2021 growing season, we remain committed to our mission as we take steps to once again welcome you back to the Farm, while at the same time adhering to safety guidelines as recommended by the CDC and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. This season, the Farm will continue to build upon an
- [Volunteer Guidelines](https://fairgatefarm.com/volunteer-guidelines/) - FAIRGATE FARM STAFF AND VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES: The information in this document is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content is provided for general informational purposes only. Further, you should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials if you have specific questions about your
- [2020, The Year in Review](https://fairgatefarm.com/year-in-review/) - Early jump on field preparation with the mild winter.Seedlings growing to be used at the farm and many given away to our community!A fresh batch of sea kelp from SoundWaters being added to our compost.Tulips are a sure sign of spring!Food supplies funded by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation to directly provide relief to
- [Community Partners](https://fairgatefarm.com/community-partners/)
- [Survey](https://fairgatefarm.com/survey/) - Create your own user feedback survey
- [Education](https://fairgatefarm.com/programs/) - Fairgate Farm is not only an active organic farm, but also a place to build social ties. At Fairgate Farm you can share skills and experiences, learn about our environment and you just might improve your physical and mental well-being. Throughout the growing season, Farm Manager Pete Novajosky and a variety of guest educators come
- [Class Schedule](https://fairgatefarm.com/class-schedule/) - March 9, 2019 Composting 101 (10:00 a.m.): Learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but
- [SNAP](https://fairgatefarm.com/snap/) - More information coming soon!
- [What's New at Fairgate Farm](https://fairgatefarm.com/whats-new-at-fairgate-farm/) - Synchrony Financial’s Hispanic Heritage CelebrationOctober 12, 2017Fairgate Farm participated in the Synchrony Financial’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration on October 10, 2017, in Stamford, CT. The event featured DJ, live entertainment, and a dance demo and lessons by Dance With Me (owned by…Read More Parents as Co-Educators Families Visit Fairgate FarmNovember 2, 2016We had a very successful
- [Fairgate Farm Photos](https://fairgatefarm.com/photos/) - [ultimate_heading main_heading=”Fairgate Farm Harvest Festival October 2017″][/ultimate_heading] [ultimate_heading main_heading=”Fairgate Farm Strawberry Festival June 10, 2017″][/ultimate_heading]
- [Superfood Recipes](https://fairgatefarm.com/recipes/) - Did you know that one cup of raw pumpkin contains not only Vitamin C, but also 7 grams of fiber, 2.5mg of lutein and zeaxanthin (the antioxidants shown to reduce chronic eye disease) and double the daily Vitamin A needed for healthy vision and a strong immune system? The seeds are also rich in cancer-fighting
- [Search Results Page](https://fairgatefarm.com/search-results-page/)
- [Blog Home Page](https://fairgatefarm.com/blog-home-page/)
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- [Sample Page](https://fairgatefarm.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

## Calendars

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## Portfolio

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- [Single Project - Full Video](https://fairgatefarm.com/portfolio/project-video/) - Project Info Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Client: ThemeForest Date: April 16, 2013 Project URL: www.yoursite.com SummaryAdditional Info Skills: Photoshop, Illustration, Photography Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi sagittis, sem quis lacinia faucibus, orci ipsum gravida tortor, vel interdum mi sapien ut justo. Nulla varius consequat magna,
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- [Single Project - Extended](https://fairgatefarm.com/portfolio/project-extended/) - [rev_slider_vc alias=”portfolio_slider”]THIS IS OUR PROJECT Etiam facilisis venenatis libero, ac fermentum dolor euismod in. Phasellus placerat egestas varius. Vivamus eleifend at massa sodales faucibus. Vestibulum egestas nibh in turpis volutpat ornare. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Nulla consequat massa quis enim. Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet
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- [Single Project - Lightbox Image](https://fairgatefarm.com/portfolio/single-project-lightbox-image/) - There is no content because "Open Portfolio Image in Lightbox" option is enabled.
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## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://fairgatefarm.com/category/uncategorized/)
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- [Media Coverage](https://fairgatefarm.com/category/media-coverage/)
- [Recipes](https://fairgatefarm.com/category/recipes/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Custom](https://fairgatefarm.com/portfolio_category/custom/)
- [Illustration](https://fairgatefarm.com/portfolio_category/illustration/)
- [Photography](https://fairgatefarm.com/portfolio_category/photography/)
- [Video](https://fairgatefarm.com/portfolio_category/video-2/)
- [Web design](https://fairgatefarm.com/portfolio_category/web-design-2/)