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Think Global, Eat LOCAL
A Community-Supported Farm in Portland, CT
Established in 2009, Fire Ring Farm is a community-supported farm in Portland, CT, recognized by the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA). It sits on roughly 4 acres of land overlooking the Connecticut River and is surrounded by the Palmer Taylor Preserve managed by the Middlesex Land Trust. Both Fire Ring Farm and Palmer Taylor Preserve are on the original land of the Wangunk and Quinnipiac first people.
At Fire Ring Farm, we hold the conviction that food and plants possess healing properties, while water and soil are the essence of life itself. This belief fuels our commitment to being an all-encompassing, environmentally conscious, and socially equitable organic farm. Our mission is to unite members of the local community and foster a profound connection to the origins of their sustenance while focusing on sustainability. Our organization warmly welcomes individuals from all walks of life and facilitates their connection to the soil. We believe our actions should have a local impact while considering global implications.
Contact us to learn more about what we do at our community-supported farm.
What We Do
Fire Ring Farm is a sustainable community farm, herbalist learning space, and event rental space in Connecticut. Established as a family farm by Nancy Livensparger and her family in 2009, Fire Ring Farm is located in Portland, CT, and acknowledged by the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA). Nestled on approximately four acres of land with picturesque New England views of the Connecticut River, the farm is enveloped by the Palmer Taylor Preserve, which the Middlesex Land Trust manages. Both Fire Ring Farm and Palmer Taylor Preserve occupy the ancestral lands of the Wangunk and Quinnipiac indigenous peoples.
Fire Ring Farm is deeply committed to cultivating delicious and nutritious produce through the practice of biodynamic and sustainable farming methods. While we are not certified organic by the USDA, we do use organic farming practices. We abstain from the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides, ensuring that our farming techniques sustain rather than deplete our precious natural resources, including land and water.
We implement a variety of sustainable agriculture strategies, including:- crop rotation- cover cropping- the application of organic compost- the introduction of beneficial insects- mechanical and manual weed control- efficient irrigation methods- consistent soil care-a focus on seasonal crop growth
We are also a proud partner of Cultivating Justice: a community-led organization meeting community-identified needs around food security, land access, environmental justice, civic engagement, power building, and pathways towards agriculture for people underrepresented in Connecticut's farming community. Our goal is to nurture Connecticut's next generation of farmers of color.
