Community Farm Share Event Fall 2025
Do you know where your food comes from? Please join us at the Fall 2025 Community Farm Share Event where we will explore this question through samples of fresh, locally grown veggies and fruits, conversation with farmers, a cooking demo and more!
Webster Walk at Blue Back Square - West Hartford
Friday, October 3, 2025, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
ALL are welcome!
There are severals ways to participate:
ORDER a one-time Community Farm Share starting Monday, September 8! Scroll down to make your selection. In the past we’ve partnered with local farmers like Samad Gardens Initiative, Micro2Life and High Hill Orchards to offer a Farm Share loaded with seasonal herbs, veggies, fruits and local products like honey or tea.
DONATE a Farm Share or any amount. This will make it possible for root2RISE to donate Farm Shares filled with fresh food to elementary school families who participate in the Fern Street Backpack program. More donations, more Farm Shares donated!
JOIN US at the Community Farm Share Event at Webster Walk, Blue Back Square, on Friday, October 3 at 3:30pm. Bring the whole family for a total sensory experience. All are welcome!
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FAQs
Where do I pick up my Farm Share?
When you placing an order you will be asked to choose a pick-up location from a list of Elementary Schools (for Elementary School families) OR Blue Back Square where we are hosting the Community Farm Share EVENT. Please visit us on Friday, October 3, 3:30-6:30, at Blue Back Square - Webster Walk, to purchase fresh, locally grown herbs, veggies, fruits, honey and learn more about your food and where it comes from!
What’s in each Farm Share?
We are still finalizing the contents of each Farm Share. Check back here or on our social media pages, Facebook or Instagram.
Who are the Farmers?
root2RISE has partnered with local farmers such as Micro2Life, Samad Gardens Initiative, Jasian Greens, Natty Roots Gardens, Wonderbee Gardens, Aasaaska Foundation, Sub-Edge, High Hill Orchards and more.
What is a Farm Share?
The Farm Share we are offering is inspired by the concept of Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA) which has been around for a long time! A black farmer from Alabama, Booker T. Whately, an agricultural professor and pioneer in sustainable farming, developed the idea in the late 1940s. Community members buy food subscriptions at the beginning of the season and this allows farmers to confidently invest in their farms and have an established customer base. Our Community Farm Share Event grows out of this tradition. Your food share bag will include in-season veggies and fruits from local farms.
*Flyer from previous CFSE.