Thanks to generous donors participating in our Anniversary Campaign we are finally going to accomplish a long awaited capital project! Over the past several weeks, you may have noticed an excavator resting in the snow along our Farm Road. In the snowiest of winters we have broken ground for our new Chicken Coop! It is […]
On August 1st, Mike Murray returned to New Pond Farm, taking the position of Farm Manager. You may remember Mike from programs and visits to the barn when he served as the Assistant Farm Manager from 2003-2005. We are delighted with Mike’s return. He has a lifetime of hands-on experience and we take great comfort […]
On June 29th Commissioner Prelli from the Department of Agriculture and members of the Connecticut Farm Beautification Program presented New Pond with the Connecticut Dairy Farm of Distinction award. This is such an honor and it recognizes the years of dedication and professionalism exhibited by Chris and the staff. The award is part […]
Through the years as Board President, Sally Trippe has graciously thanked all of us for our devotion to the farm and now, as she turns over the presidency, it is our pleasure to thank her. It is impossible to adequately acknowledge the many wonderful things Sally has done to make New Pond Farm such a […]
Farmers depended on weathervanes to help them predict the weather so they would know when to plant and harvest their crops. In the days before the barometer and more modern methods of weather forecasting were developed, a farmer could make a pretty good guess about the weather if he knew which direction the wind was coming […]
By Sarah Morrison, Chair Buildings and Grounds Many visitors to the new building have asked about the antique wood used throughout. There is a fascinating story behind all the wood and we began highlighting its history in our last issue of Down to Earth. Part I, which ran in our summer newsletter, featured the antique […]
When Carmen Mathews began New Pond Foundation in the mid-1980s she had the open mind, the gracious spirit and the courage to consider sharing her spectacular 102-acre farm with others. Her dear friend Sally had the vision to see the incredible educational potential, as well as the passion and dedication to help with the farm’s […]
New Pond Farm has just lost one of its founders, a guiding force and generous donor. When Sally “fell off the twig” in late August she left us knowing that she had led a full life and that her vision, hard work and support of the farm would continue to enrich the lives of […]
Many visitors to the new building have asked about the antique wood used throughout. There is a fascinating story behind the wood and we will be highlighting its history in a two-part article beginning with this issue of Down to Earth. Part I covers the posts and beams, and Part II , the wood used […]
The new building is proving to be everything we hoped it would be! Teachers and visitors this fall and winter have been so enthusiastic about the addition of the classroom wing where The Gathering Place – our exhibition space, the Meeting Room- our classroom/festival preparation space, and the Wildlife Room- our live animal “home”, are […]
