Upcoming Events
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National Farm to School Month
When: October 2018 Where: Mansfield Public Schools Taste of Mansfield supports the procurement and education of local food in all of our kids' schools! We believe it is so important for Mansfield children to understand where their food comes from, and that they have the option to seek out local food if they so choose. National Farm to School Month in Mansfield includes Apple Crunch Week, Put Local on Your Tray Days, Meet Your Farmer events and other fun local-food activities! Taste Tests and Local Tray Days will include local kale, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, butternut squash, green beans, beets, and more local veggies that have been procured and processed this season for year-round use by Mansfield Public Schools Food Service Team! Please visit www.farmtoschool.org for more educational resources and information. |
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2019 Mansfield School Food Services Community Dinners
When: January 23, 2019
March 27, 2019
Where: Mansfield Middle School
Perhaps you've heard the hype, but 2017-2018's Community Dinners were kind of big deal! Join us in the new year for delicious community meals featuring local food from Mansfield-area producers. Hundreds of Mansfield residents came together last year to celebrate local food with their friends, families, and even a few musical guests! Stay tuned for information about the meals and farmers we source from as we work with Mansfield School Food Services on the details.
When: January 23, 2019
March 27, 2019
Where: Mansfield Middle School
Perhaps you've heard the hype, but 2017-2018's Community Dinners were kind of big deal! Join us in the new year for delicious community meals featuring local food from Mansfield-area producers. Hundreds of Mansfield residents came together last year to celebrate local food with their friends, families, and even a few musical guests! Stay tuned for information about the meals and farmers we source from as we work with Mansfield School Food Services on the details.
Friends and Farmers Fun Night
When: Friday February 22, 2019, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Mansfield Community Center
Cost: FREE!
Join us for a pre-celebration of CSA Day! Come meet Mansfield area CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farms and learn about how partnering with local producers in a share-system can benefit your family and theirs. Learn about the different CSA options available in town and have a chance to ask farmers and like-minded community members about their experiences with this farm-to-table approach to local food. There will be lots of great educational activities for the whole family, games and local food fun for everyone! Stay tuned for details.
When: Friday February 22, 2019, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Mansfield Community Center
Cost: FREE!
Join us for a pre-celebration of CSA Day! Come meet Mansfield area CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farms and learn about how partnering with local producers in a share-system can benefit your family and theirs. Learn about the different CSA options available in town and have a chance to ask farmers and like-minded community members about their experiences with this farm-to-table approach to local food. There will be lots of great educational activities for the whole family, games and local food fun for everyone! Stay tuned for details.
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Past Events
Mansfield School Food Services Community Dinner
When: Wednesday, October 17th 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Where: Mansfield Middle School
Cost: FREE!
All are welcome to celebrate local food that highlights Mansfield favorites. The menu for the evening includes:
Farmers' Harvest Ratatouille (V) (GF)
Beet & Kale Salad (V) (GF)
Cinnamon Apple Funnel Cake - a granola based substitute will be available for a GF option
The ingredients for this delicious meal are provided by Himmelstein Farm (Lebanon), Cloverleigh Farm (Mansfield), Ghost Fawn Homestead (Willington), and Shundahai Farm (Mansfield). Let your farmers know how much you love their veggies and don't forget to continue to support them throughout the year!
When: Wednesday, October 17th 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Where: Mansfield Middle School
Cost: FREE!
All are welcome to celebrate local food that highlights Mansfield favorites. The menu for the evening includes:
Farmers' Harvest Ratatouille (V) (GF)
Beet & Kale Salad (V) (GF)
Cinnamon Apple Funnel Cake - a granola based substitute will be available for a GF option
The ingredients for this delicious meal are provided by Himmelstein Farm (Lebanon), Cloverleigh Farm (Mansfield), Ghost Fawn Homestead (Willington), and Shundahai Farm (Mansfield). Let your farmers know how much you love their veggies and don't forget to continue to support them throughout the year!
Growing Food and Growing Community
Take a walk through the crop field of this certified organic vegetable farm to learn how a wide array of crops are grown for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, local restaurants and area schools. This tour will focus on how we build community through food and farming. Co-Sponsored by the Mansfield Agriculture Committee and Taste of Mansfield.
When: Sunday, October 7, 2018, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: Cloverleigh Farm, 336 Mansfield City Road Mansfield Center
Walk Leader: Susan Mitchell
Fee: FREE
This is part of the Last Green Valley's Walktober event calendar. Heavy rain cancels. Children are welcome although there will be a lot of talking. Well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome. No bathroom facilities at the farm. Parking available in the barnyard near the mailbox and along the road near the farm sign. This is an active farm driveway so please do not block the gravel road.
Take a walk through the crop field of this certified organic vegetable farm to learn how a wide array of crops are grown for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, local restaurants and area schools. This tour will focus on how we build community through food and farming. Co-Sponsored by the Mansfield Agriculture Committee and Taste of Mansfield.
When: Sunday, October 7, 2018, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: Cloverleigh Farm, 336 Mansfield City Road Mansfield Center
Walk Leader: Susan Mitchell
Fee: FREE
This is part of the Last Green Valley's Walktober event calendar. Heavy rain cancels. Children are welcome although there will be a lot of talking. Well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome. No bathroom facilities at the farm. Parking available in the barnyard near the mailbox and along the road near the farm sign. This is an active farm driveway so please do not block the gravel road.
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Celebrate Mansfield Festival
When: Sunday, September 16, 2018, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Where: Betsy Paterson Square Put on each year by the Mansfield Downtown Partnership, the Celebrate Mansfield Festival is a way to bring residents of the town of Mansfield and UConn together for a day that celebrates the best of Mansfield including art, music, entertainment, food, games, and activities while promoting the Downtown Storrs businesses. Come out for a day of food, live music, interactive booths, even a parade and magic show! For more information about volunteering, participating and attending, visit www.downtownstorrsfestival.org. |
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Storrs Farmers Market 2nd Annual Community Picnic
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Storrs Farmers Market, 4 S Eagleville Rd. in front of Mansfield Town Hall
Tickets: bit.ly/2MHIL3P
Bring your family by the market on Saturday, September 1st at 3:00pm for the Storrs Farmers Market's 2nd Annual Community Picnic! BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) or blanket to spread out on the green to enjoy a delicious local food BBQ featuring the freshest flavors from all of the market vendors, prepared by Healthy Farm Eating. Enjoy live music by the talented Jeff Burnham, artisan demonstrations, tons of guest vendors, and fun for the whole family! The menu will accommodate all dietary preferences including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes.
The UConn Dairy Bar Truck and guest vendors will be providing incredible desserts and sweet treats for after your meal, also including gluten free, dairy free and vegan options!
Kindly RSVP, ASAP! Limited tickets are available. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis the day of the picnic with preference given to names on the guest list.
To volunteer, become a guest vendor or for more information, email storrsfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, September 1, 2018, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Storrs Farmers Market, 4 S Eagleville Rd. in front of Mansfield Town Hall
Tickets: bit.ly/2MHIL3P
Bring your family by the market on Saturday, September 1st at 3:00pm for the Storrs Farmers Market's 2nd Annual Community Picnic! BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) or blanket to spread out on the green to enjoy a delicious local food BBQ featuring the freshest flavors from all of the market vendors, prepared by Healthy Farm Eating. Enjoy live music by the talented Jeff Burnham, artisan demonstrations, tons of guest vendors, and fun for the whole family! The menu will accommodate all dietary preferences including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes.
The UConn Dairy Bar Truck and guest vendors will be providing incredible desserts and sweet treats for after your meal, also including gluten free, dairy free and vegan options!
Kindly RSVP, ASAP! Limited tickets are available. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis the day of the picnic with preference given to names on the guest list.
To volunteer, become a guest vendor or for more information, email storrsfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
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Mansfield School Food Services Community Dinner
When: May 2, 2018, 5:30p-7:00pm Where: Mansfield Middle School Cost: FREE! We had over 200 people attend our January community dinner! We will hold our final community dinner of this school year on Wednesday May 2nd. The menu will include Vegetable Lo Mein or Vegetable "Fried" Rice, Teriyaki Chicken, Local Field Greens Salad w/ Tangy Dressing and tasty Ice Cream!. As always, kid friendly and vegetarian option will be included. Dietary preferences or "to-go" requests are appreciated in advanced. We are very happy with how this series of dinners are going and we'll definitely be back with them in the 2018-2019 school year. Thank you all for your support! |
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Mansfield School Food Services Community Dinner
When: January 24, 2018, 5:30p-7:00pm Where: Mansfield Middle School Cost: FREE! All are welcome to help us celebrate Mansfield local food at our second community dinner! Families will experience musical entertainment from the Mansfield Middle School Fiddle Club while they enjoy a menu featuring home cooked omnivore, vegetarian and gluten free delights. Fresh vegetables for our Winter Harvest Salad are provided by Cloverleigh Farms! Mansfield School Food Services Community Dinner When: October 25, 2017, 5:30pm-7:30pm Where: Mansfield Middle School All are welcome to celebrate local food that highlights Mansfield favorites including delicious protein, local veggies, sides and dessert. Tickets are available in advance (info to be posted soon) and at the door. Apple Crunch Week When: October 2-6, 2017 Where: Mansfield Public Schools October is Farm to School Month and we're celebrating by highlighting CT Grown for CT Kids Week! Apple Crunch Week features a New England favorite by sourcing locally grown apples. "Put Local on Your Tray" Days encourage students to choose local, healthy veggies as part of a nutritious school meal. Celebrate Mansfield When: Sunday, September 17, 2017 12:00pm-4:00pm Where: Betsy Paterson Square (2 Dog Lane, Storrs) Enjoy booths and vendors celebrating Mansfield's finest producers, restaurants and small businesses. The Mansfield Downtown Partnership invites you to a day of local food, music, kids activities, and more! For more information, sponsors, and lists of entertainment and food vendors, visit the event website. Community Picnic When: Saturday, September 2, 2017 3:00pm-6:00pm Where: Storrs Farmers Market Bring your friends, family, and a picnic to enjoy a musical performance by Poor Man's Pepper from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Shop a great local selection of meats, dairy, produce, baked goods, local honey, preserves and maple syrup. Experience local food, local music, and a great event to kick off the harvest season. |
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Enjoy these photos from our 2nd Community Dinner 1.24.18
Photographer: Carly Olson