by Kiersten Chou | Mar 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Certified organic produce in the fields at Stoneledge Farm, Orange County, NYhttp://www.stoneledge.farm The lengthening spring days mark the start of the growing season here in the northeast- which is an exciting, hopeful time for local farms and the people who...
by Kiersten Chou | Aug 11, 2021 | Farmstand Spotlight, Uncategorized
Like the rest of New England, Fairfield has a long agricultural history. Though most of our former farmland has been developed into residential plots, Fairfield and our surrounding towns are still home to many thriving farms. These growers share an invaluable set of...
by dustinryanmandre | Aug 10, 2021 | Sustainable Cooking Spotlight
Welcome to Sustainable Fairfield’s first sustainable cooking spotlight! Each month, we will spotlight a local vegan recipe along with an interview of the person who created it so we can learn about the inspiration behind their culinary creation, how our food...
by Kiersten Chou | Jul 10, 2021 | Farmstand Spotlight, Uncategorized
Like the rest of New England, Fairfield has a long agricultural history. Though most of our former farmland has been developed into residential plots, Fairfield and our surrounding towns are still home to many thriving farms. These growers share an invaluable set of...
by Kiersten Chou | Jul 4, 2021 | Archive, Fairfield's Earth Day Celebration, Sustainable Food, Uncategorized
As one travels around Fairfield, it is clear we are home to many avid gardeners. From window boxes, to vegetable beds, to landscape design, every inch of our outdoors is a canvas for planting, and this town is full of green thumbs. If you have the...
by Kiersten Chou | May 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
The lengthening days and warmer temps are finally here, and that means it’s time to enjoy some fresh seasonal produce! There are several farmers markets to visit in Fairfield and our neighboring towns, all of which are vital sources of income for the growers...
Earth Day Celebration Features Family-Friendly Activities The Town of Fairfield’s annual Earth Day celebration is more than just one day! It kicks off with a community clean-up and free, informative workshops on composting and recycling […]
The lengthening spring days mark the start of the growing season here in the northeast- which is an exciting, hopeful time for local farms and the people who support them. The instability of the last […]
There's no question that, for environmentally minded households, being able to toss all kinds of recyclables into the same bin for pick-up --so called "single stream recycling"-- has made recycling even easier. But the convenience has come with a catch -- and Fairfield residents will now have an opportunity to help fix a problem.