On the Farm
Farm Market
The Fairgate Farm Market’s regular weekly hours are now over for the season.
We will continue to hold “pop-up” markets occasionally throughout November and December which will be announced through our regular market emails. If you would like to receive these emails to stay up-to-date with when the market is open and what we will have, volunteer opportunities, and other farm events, please email us at fairgatefarm@gmail.com requesting to be added to our mailing list.
2022 Past Classes & Events
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 15: 10 am – 1 pm
A celebration of a successful harvest and Autumn season!
Farm To Table Thursdays: Pizza Party
Thursday, August 25: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Chef Maddie Sobel is excited to return to Fairgate Farm to share her pizza-making talent as we fire up our new pizza oven. See her creations come alive on the last Thursday in August when the harvest is bountiful and summer winds down. It’s the perfect time for a celebration of flavor, fun, and the bounty are local farms provide us. “Eat the rainbow” with farm-fresh, nutrient-packed toppings.
Farm To Table Thursdays: Plant-Based Power Night
Thursday, August 18: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
It’s summer time and plant-based cooking couldn’t be easier! NYC vegan chefs Joy, Bart, and Cliffe are ready to show you how to prepare nutrient-packed summer favorites using the farm fresh harvest. Learn how to make tantalizing gazpacho, herbes de Provence cashew cheese, savory plant protein, served with fresh artisan whole wheat sourdough bruschetta. Experience a simple, fun, mouth-watering summer feast.
Farm To Table Thursdays: Healing Power of Foods
Thursday, August 11: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
In this class, Professor Drew will look at the medicinal properties of common herbs, foods, and medicinal mushrooms used for centuries to enhance the immune system, relieve allergies, address chronic health conditions, support detoxification, and maintain overall health. Topics discussed will include how to incorporate healthy foods and herbs into your diet, as well as recipes and tasting of delicious, nutritious soup and salad.
Nature Therapy Placemaking
Saturday, August 6: 10 am – 11:15 am
Join Maura Smotrich, certified Nature Therapy Guide, as she invites you to awaken your senses through nature. Nature Therapy Placemaking is a program designed to invite participants to experience the natural world of the community farm through their senses, potentially discovering a connection to nature that is rejuvenating, restorative, and maybe even playful. There are empirically demonstrated health benefits from nature therapy. They can include reduced blood pressure, reduced cortisol levels, boosted immune function, mood improvement, and increased focus/cognition. The experience is designed as a trauma-informed and pressure-free practice for participants.
Farm To Table Thursdays: Health Starts in the Gut
Thursday, August 4: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Truly, YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT, and that all begins with our digestive system. Explore our “second brain” with Farmer Pete and learn about fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, polyphenols and the whole foods that nourish our gut microbiome. He’ll demonstrate some simple fermentation techniques and other recipes to promote gut health foods in your regular diet.
Summer Celebration
Saturday, July 30: 10 am – 1 pm
A fun day at the farm for all to enjoy summer’s bounty! Food, fun, celebration. More info to come!
Nature Therapy Placemaking
Saturday, June 11: 10 am – 11:15 am
Join Maura Smotrich, certified Nature Therapy Guide, as she invites you to awaken your senses through nature. Nature Therapy Placemaking is a program designed to invite participants to experience the natural world of the community farm through their senses, potentially discovering a connection to nature that is rejuvenating, restorative, and maybe even playful. There are empirically demonstrated health benefits from nature therapy. They can include reduced blood pressure, reduced cortisol levels, boosted immune function, mood improvement, and increased focus/cognition. The experience is designed as a trauma-informed and pressure-free practice for participants.
Thought For Food
Thursday, July 14: 6 pm – 7 pm and Saturday, July 16: 10 am – 11 am
Take a long, hard look at what we’re eating. Join Farmer Pete as we deep dive into the current food system and state of public health, how we got here, and what we can do about it. For anyone who wants to be healthier or is unsure of what they should be eating, this session should certainly be informative, perhaps sometimes troubling, but overall hopeful. If you are interested in food and health, or anyone who eats food at all, then this presentation is for you.
(Both days are the same presentation, just more chances to attend!)
Plant Sale
Saturdays, May 7 and 14: 9 am – 11:30 am
Location: Fairgate Farm
We will have a variety of VEGETABLE and HERB starter plants for sale, ready to plant in your own garden! These seedlings are grown right at Fairgate Farm in organic soil. Farmer Pete will be available both mornings to answer any questions to help you get your garden started this year. All proceeds support the Farm’s ability to continue growing healthy crops for the community all season long!
Earth Day
Saturday, April 23: 8am – 12pm
Earth Day Workshop: 10 am – 11 am
Celebrating all things EARTH. We’ll have regular volunteer hours but work on some special projects involving compost and planting herbs, veggies, and flowers. You can also join farmer Pete under the pergola at 10 am for a special Earth Day workshop on what we can all do to positively impact climate change through composting, waste reduction, and thinking about what we choose to purchase and consume. Also, plant your own Earth-friendly plant to take home!
Spring Groundbreaking
Saturday, March 26: 9 am – 1 pm
Location: Fairgate Farm
Help us welcome in Spring and wake up the Farm as we clean up, spread compost and mulch, prepare the soil, and plant our first field crops of the year! Bring a friend, get dirty, and then join us for pizza at noon as we revel in all our morning accomplishments.
RSVP to fairgatefarm@gmail.com if you plan to attend and please note any dietary restrictions or requests for the pizza.
2021 Past Classes & Events
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 9: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Fairgate Farm
Fall Farm Clean Up
Saturday, October 2: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Fairgate Farm
Planning A Spring Garden
February 20, 2021 at 10 am
Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.
Don’t wait until May to get your garden started, get growing now! We’ll talk about making a plan for your garden, starting your seeds, what can be done before planting time, getting some crops in the ground earlier than you think, and transitioning from spring to summer.
Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87546944448?pwd=a1M2ZjdzUDMwY0gyL3c0ZUk4THhjZz09
Meeting ID: 875 4694 4448
Passcode: 168652
Winter Produce Zoom Cook-Along (Part 2) – SWEET!
February 13, 2021 at 10 am
Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.
Watch or cook along with plant-based eaters and chefs Joy & Bart Potenza and Maddie Sobel. Learn about traditional winter crops and how to use them to make some sweet treats. Chocolate Sweet Potato Mousse and other plant-based sweets will be on the menu this week. We’ll be sending out recipes in advance for all registered guests to cook along if they would like!
Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83714241954?pwd=Wk9aN1NKSmlFazgwYWdBaDVFUXYyZz099
Meeting ID: 837 1424 1954
Passcode: 171274
Winter Produce Zoom Cook-Along (Part 1) – SAVORY!
February 6, 2021 at 10 am
Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.
Watch or cook along with plant-based eaters and chefs Joy & Bart Potenza and Maddie Sobel. Learn about traditional winter crops and how to use them in some delicious, savory dishes. They’ll be making two great dishes for a warming winter meal; Kale and Potato Soup, and a hearty Root Veg Pot Pie. We’ll be sending out recipes in advance for all registered guests to cook along if they would like!
Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82793863020?pwd=Q3R2aVNWWkpkSHF2V3BSOTFMb1RMdz09
Meeting ID: 827 9386 3020
Passcode: 619269
Bringing Greens Indoors
January 30, 2021 at 10 am
Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.
In this class, we will discuss how to grow your own herbs and microgreens indoors during the winter. This is a simple and inexpensive way to add fresh and nutritious greens to your meals.
Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82491897639?pwd=Zmc4ZWVLQ0Y1a1gyUWdiMS9zRVNrUT09
Meeting ID: 824 9189 7639
Passcode: 958772
2020 Past Classes & Events
Composting 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
October 20, 2020. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
If you missed our classes that were held early in the season, this a great chance to 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 also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.
Composting 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85689975923?pwd=aU92N3kzaHZpMDFCWnk0MW0xNkM4Zz09
Meeting ID: 856 8997 5923
Passcode: 957261
Hydroponics 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
October 13, 2020. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
This will be a virtual look all about getting started in Hydroponic growing. Learn what it takes to grow without soil, see different types of hydroponic systems, and find out what you need to hydroponically, even indoors!
Hydroponics 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315009150?pwd=QUk1RDlEN05ya0dJQjhoTURDY0lsQT09
Meeting ID: 823 1500 9150
Passcode: 094304
Composting 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
July 16, 2020. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
If you missed our classes that were held early in the season, this a great chance to 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 also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.
Composting 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87652960767?pwd=SCtVTDFYSy9WM2IvVitPb3JJZWlVZz09
Meeting ID: 876 5296 0767
Password: 012690
Composting 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
June 18, 2020. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
If you missed our April 18th class, this is a great chance to 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 also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.
Composting 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8258
Meeting ID: 825 8697 1121
Password: 638037
Organic Gardening
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
May 9, 2020. 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Spring is here and it is time to get your garden going! In this beginner’s class we will cover multiple topics from starting your garden from seeds, transplanting seedlings and keeping your soil full of nutrients. We will talk about natural pest controls, companion planting, garden trellising, plant diseases to look out for and so much more!
Organic Gardening Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88399903132?pwd=cHRHUnIrOFB2Ym1zYXBHcHBkR201QT09
Meeting ID: 883 9990 3132
Password: 001018
Composting 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
May 6, 2020. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
If you missed our April 18th class, this is a great chance to 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 also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.
Composting 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051874529?pwd=cWkrc2NaNTNuTG15QVFIRk8yVjZXUT09
Meeting ID: 860 5187 4529
Password: 013184
The Pollinator Pathway
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
May 2, 2020. 10:00-11:00 a.m.
This is the perfect time of year to commit to rethinking your garden and lawn. We are proud to have Melanie Hollas and Becky Collins, co-founders of Stamford’s Pollinator Pathway, as well as Katie Haas, committee member, discuss its creation, the importance of creating connected native landscapes and most importantly teach us how we can all make a difference. We will learn who the pollinators are, what native wildflowers and trees are beneficial, how we can rethink our lawns and discuss how you can be part of the Pollinator Pathway right here in Stamford!
The Pollinator Pathway Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86563915964?pwd=UTViT3I0elhuZ0lESTliaklqSnB6QT09
Meeting ID: 865 6391 5964
Password: 002517