Agricultural easements can vary significantly from open space easements, and easement terms can have a significant impact on farmers’ ability to work protected land. In order to help ensure that easements protect the natural resources of farms while also ensuring long-term agricultural viability of the farm operation, we hope to make a deeper impact on those involved in agricultural preservation projects.
Join us to learn how you can help to craft and implement effective agricultural easements. Topics covered will include the difference between a conservation easement and an agricultural easement; critical components of agricultural easements; how agricultural easements can assist towns in achieving goals in their plans of conservation and development.
Basic (10:00-12:00): Learn about the basics of agriculture easements. Topics include the difference between a conservation easement and an agriculture easement; critical components of agriculture easements; and steps before and after drafting an easement.
Advanced (1:00-3:00): Learn about current case law related to agriculture easements.
Agricultural easements can vary significantly from open space easements, and easement terms can have a significant impact on farmers’ ability to work protected land. In order to help ensure that easements protect the natural resources of farms while also ensuring long-term agricultural viability of the farm operation, we hope to make a deeper impact on those involved in agricultural preservation projects.
Join us to learn how you can help to craft and implement effective agricultural easements. Topics covered will include the difference between a conservation easement and an agricultural easement; critical components of agricultural easements; how agricultural easements can assist towns in achieving goals in their plans of conservation and development.
Maple Syrup Farm Tour at Miller’ Tri Mountain Farm
When: Sunday, March 12th, 112 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Miller’s Tri Mountain Sugar Shack
301 Tri Mountain Road
Durham, CT
06422
We are pleased to offer a special maple syrup production tour of Miller’s Tri Mountain Farm in Durham.
The earth is waking up. You can feel it in the air and see it in the small tiny buds that are adorning the bushes we walk past every day. Experience firsthand the way that maple trees show us that spring is around the bend with a tour of the property.
Visitors will be go for a stroll through the maples with owner Josh Miller as he explains the history of his farm and the maple process. How better to enjoy a maple syrup production with a walk and demonstration?
The Miller Farm property was originally purchased by Ben and Ann Miller in 1929 on Tri-Mountain Road in Durham. Originally a dairy and poultry farm similar to others in the area, the farm changed operations in the early 1980’s to focus on Christmas Trees and has been offering Christmas Trees for sale for the past 35 years. In 2015 the farm added maple syrup to it’s list of products produced on the farm property. Approximately 250 sugar and red maple trees are tapped on the property, with most being connected through a tubing system attached to the sugar house.
After the walk, you will enjoy the warmth of the maple syrup shack. You even get a tasting of some of the hot, freshly distilled maple syrup as you watch sap as it transforms before your eyes. Connecticut Farmland Trust offers home-made maple cookies as you experience the production of sap into delicious syrup.
This is a great outdoor winter family event where everyone is encouraged ask any questions. The owners of Miller’s Tri Mountain Farm and Connecticut Farmland Trust encourage you to take home some excellent Grade A syrup.
$10 for non-members, $5 for members; kids under 12 are free.
RSVP to
bdunlap@ctfarmland.org
860-247-0202 x223
When: May 5th, 2017 at Tee Time 9:30 am
Where: 70 Lyman Road Middlefield, CT 06455
All proceeds to benefits the following organizations:
*Connecticut Farmland Trust *
*Boys and Girls Club of New Britain*
*Connecticut Children’s Medical Center*
What follows is a letter from Guida’s President, Michael Young:
We are excited to announce we will be hosting our 5th Annual Guida’s Charity Golf Invitational, which will, once again, be held at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, CT on Friday, May 5th, 2017. Last year’s tournament was another success and we were able to raise over $42,000 for four charitable non-profit organizations. We are looking forward to continuing the tradition this year.
Proceeds from this year’s tournament will benefit the following worthy organizations:
Boys & Girls Club of New Britain
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Connecticut Farmland Trust
I would like to ask for your support in this worthy fundraising event. There are several ways you can help make this event a success from providing raffle prizes or gift certificates to sponsorship funding opportunities, which will be recognized through publications and signage. You may register online on our website at www.guidas.com/golf .
Your contributions will truly make a difference in the individuals’ lives that these organizations help and will be instrumental to the success of the tournament. I personally appreciate any support or contribution you can provide. The success of this event means a great deal to me because the funds generated will be able to help thousands throughout the year.
In addition to being a worthy cause, this tournament will provide ample networking opportunities, a challenging golf course, and a lot of fun. I look forward to seeing you there!
All the best,
Michael P. Young
When: Friday, May 5th, 2017 at Tee Time 9:30 am
Where: 70 Lyman Road Middlefield, CT 06455
All proceeds to benefits the following organizations:
Find tickets at the special event website: www.fieldofgreensevent.com
Get up close and personal with the crop that goes into your favorite beverage and, meet the Connecticut farmer who raises it.
Awesome Hops Farm Tour.
Seasonal Lunch.
Great Local Beer.
$30 a ticket/ $25 for CFT members.
Smokedown Farm: 196 East St, Sharon, Connecticut 06069
Kent Falls Brewing Company: An American Farmhouse Brewery, will be providing the beer during this fun event.
Summertime Hint: This is a great group outing.
TICKETS: www.ctfarmlandevents.com
