SENATOR CABRERA WELCOMES $49,999 FOR WOODBRIDGE FARM TO ENHANCE LOCAL AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

As part of the state Department of Agriculture’s latest round of Agricultural Enhancement Grant awards, distributing more than $500,000 around the state to support farm viability, Woodbridge’s Massaro Community Farm received a $49,999 grant supporting “Hands In The Soil,” an immersive agricultural education for local youth.

According to its website, the Massaro Community Farm’s “Hands In The Soil” program sees volunteer groups work directly in its farmlands to help grow vegetables while they learn about the impacts of local farmwork and how they serve the local community.

“This investment means local students and organizations will have more opportunities to learn directly about the hard work that takes place on our farms every day, and the impact that work delivers into our local communities,” said State Senator Jorge Cabrera (D-Hamden). “It’s a valuable resource that will continue to deliver dividends for our residents and I’m grateful to the Department of Agriculture for their  local support.”

The Agricultural Enhancement Grant Program strengthens local farm opportunities through supporting projects designed to improve or expand agricultural activity and promote long-term viability.