Hartford Food System

Spring is here! The Grow Hartford Urban farms are getting ready for another great season of growing here in our fine city. We harvest 20,000 pounds of produce in urban farm sites with food distributed through farmers markets the Hartford Mobile Market & to service organizations.

Looking for another way to be involved during #HungerActionMonth? Join #FoodFri w/ @MomsRising & guests @CenterOnBudget, @First_Focus, @fractweets, @NWLC, @TalkPoverty, & us tomorrow (9/14) @ 1 PM ET to discuss updates to the #FarmBill & how they will affect you!

We'd love to know! :)

We're looking for a Director of Development! If you or someone you know is experienced in designing strategic development plans, fundraising, and marketing, check out the position description and send resumes to mpage@hartfordfood.org #hfs #hartfordfoodsystem #hartfordct #jobs

If the 2018 #FarmBill is not passed on time, programs that support farmers markets, connect #SNAP families to healthy food, and help develop local food economies could be at risk: sustainableagriculture.net/blog/whats-at-…

Most farmers markets are open until October. Find the Hartford farmers market closest to you: ow.ly/HYln30lr7Nb!

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Can you believe it's already SEPTEMBER!? We only have a few more markets left at our North End Farmers Market! Be sure to stop by 80 Coventry Street in Hartford from 10am-1pm tomorrow and for the rest of the month to stock up on your local produce 🥬🌽🥕🌶️ #hartford #ctgrown

From farmworkers and graziers to entrepreneurs and advocates, these women are leading the change for just and sustainable food 👩🍴: ow.ly/TASs30lrb3r via @CivilEats

Check out these kid-approved, budget friendly recipes that will take you into the new school year! Thanks @CookingMatters for helping to keep Hartford families full and and healthy at home! cookingmatters.org/recipes #hfs #hartfordfoodsystem #schoollunch #healthykids #budgetfriendly

Some great tips here on preventing #foodwaste in your kitchen; what's your top #foodwaste tip? ow.ly/GoaV30lgJhN

Finding yourself wanting a few extra days of #FarmersMarketWeek? We got you. Our latest pod covers all things farmers markets with @FMCorg's Ben Feldman, including recent issues over SNAP/EBT and how the #farmbill can help farmers markets thrive. soundcloud.com/user-317608570…

We're so excited to welcome Warren Byrd (warrenbyrd.com ) to our North End Farmers Market on Wednesday.... along with some long awaited sunshine! See you at the market!

Come see us at the North End Farmers Market tomorrow as we welcome the incredible Brandee Younger! As usual, the market is from 10a-1p at 80 Coventry Street in Hartford. Check our Brandee's music here: brandeeyounger.com

Check out nursing students William Thomas '18, Samira Quraishi '18, and Gifty Kankam '18 research project on Food Insecurity in Hartford. Their leadership, research, and community service are truly making a difference! #USJCT #StudentSuccess #HartfordCT #CommunityService

Our Grow Hartford Youth Director Sarana, and youth leaders, Anaiya, and Kaylee headed to New Orleans for the @Netroots_Nation conference!!!

Rain or shine, the market must go on! Thanks to everyone who came out to the North End Market today to grab some fresh fruits and vegetables before the rain hit.

S/o to Shana and Nikki, the lovely ladies who make the North End Farmers Market happen each week!!!

We love when students share their work as they join our mission to advance food security and food sovereignty in Hartford! Check out this presentation forwarded to us by students from the University of Saint Joseph!: #slide=id.g29afc6c209_0_1334" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/presentation/d…

Our Hartford Mobile Market needs a little tuning up and will be out of commission for a bit. We apologize to our loyal customers and hope to make the announcement soon that the bus is up and running again! Please visit our North End Farmers Market on Wed 10am-1pm as usual