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Managed by The Friends of
the Farm at Hilltop, Inc.
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Greetings!
What a strange winter it has been! Sometimes it's cold, other times mild, and many days darker and drearier than we need. What will 2023 bring? We never really know but we hope that this year will be filled with All Good Things for all our friends. We have some positive projects planned for the winter months. We are excited about the next few months and the new items that we will be able to feature before springtime. Come on over to Hilltop Farm and see!
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Thank You!
For those of you who donated to FOFAH during the Annual Appeal. THANK YOU!
So many of you have been so generous over the years with your supporting donations, and volunteer hours to Hilltop Farm. Thank You, We could not do it without you!
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The Great Backyard Bird Count
The 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place Friday, February 17, through Monday, February 20. Bird and nature lovers everywhere unite in the effort to tally as many of the world's bird species as possible over these four days. Combined with other bird counts, GBBC results help create a clearer picture of how birds are faring—whether individual species are are declining, increasing, or holding steady in the face of habitat loss, climate change, and other threats.
Each Year FOFAH urges you to be part of this fun and important, participatory science event.
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Workday- This Saturday, February 11
Has the cold weather left you feeling cooped up and isolated? On Saturday, Feb 11, 8-12:00. Come on over to the farm and join other volunteers getting some exercise and projects done. You will also have fun and meet new people. The weather predictions are for a sunny day! There are both indoor and outdoor projects. If the weather permits, Volunteers will be getting ready toboiling sap for maple syrup. You don’t need to come for the entire time, just show up for whatever works for you. We hope to see you there.
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Upcoming Events at Hilltop |
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March 4- Birds of Prey, Night and Day & An Owl Prowl
Birds of Prey, Night and Day on Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 pm. A speaker from the Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation Center will enlighten us on the world of raptors that share the same habitat, but are active at different times. Falcons, hawks and eagles often occupy the same territories as nocturnal owls-forests, pastures and even suburbs. Learn about these beautiful and sometimes elusive animals and see some up close. After the 1-hour program, we will be heading out onto the property for an Owl Prowl. For more information, please go to our website. Space is limited. Fee Applies.
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March 5- Sugaring at Hilltop Farm
We’re making maple syrup again at Hilltop Farm!
Please come up to Hilltop on Sunday, March 5 between
11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Learn about Maple Syrup. Free outdoors event.
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April 22- Straw Bale Gardening
The Suffield Garden Club and FOFAH will be presenting a program on Straw Bale Gardening on April 22 at Hilltop Farm. Program by Mark Creighton, CT Agricultural Extension Service Scientist. Straw bale gardening is one of the thriftiest, most versatile ways to grow vegetables
and herbs. Learn how! More information and Sign up on the Website.
Materials Fee.
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Hilltop presents to Granby 4-H Club
Bobbie Rodgers, Board Member, was invited as the guest speaker at the Granby 4-H Club on February 1. She was invited to talk on Hilltop’s history as an internationally-known dairy farm and producer of prize-winning cows and bulls. With a focus on dairy products, Bobbie worked with the 4-H er's to make butter. After some hard shaking of the cream in
jars, the kids enjoyed the butter on crackers. It was a fun and informative evening for all.
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Partner Farmer/ Orchardist Wanted |
FOFAH) is looking for a Partner-Farmer to administer the maintenance and production of a small organic orchard at Hilltop Farm. The orchard currently consists of 35 apple trees, 30 blueberry bushes and 125 feet of raspberries with room for expansion of the orchard and the possibility of growing other crops. This position offers the possibility for flexible in-kind compensation and growth potential for the right match.
Please submit a letter of interest, an outline of your proposal and experience in agriculture/ orchard management to FOFAH, POBox 372, Suffield, CT 06078 or email an attachment to info@HilltopFarmSuffield.org.
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PO Box 372 1616 Mapleton Ave
Suffield, CT 06078-0372
860-758-0668
www.HilltopFarmSuffield.org
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