Organizations Filed Purposes:
Restore, maintain and improve the farmhouse,grounds and other facilities at Lachat Town Farm, a municipal property located in the Town of Weston, CT. The Organization offers programs that facilitate education and enjoyment of Lachat Town Farm by the communities of Weston and nearby towns.
Facility Improvements and Maintenance: Three major facility improvement projects were completed in 2020. A major barn project was completed which restored the main barn wings including a new roof. This project was funded largely through a barn restoration grant received from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. The goat house was completed, including fencing. Three goats moved into their new home in September, providing a new opportunity for community members to learn about and interact with new livestock on the farm. A great deal of the labor for the goat house project was provided by volunteer efforts and donated services. The greenhouse heater was installed providing for four season utilization of the greenhouse by the community. Expenses: $38,815 Revenue: $0
Agri-Culture Center Building: The Organization initiated a new program this year, the planning and design of a new agricultural center and gathering space that would replace the current garage and enable the offering of programs during the winter at Lachat Town Farm (which currently cannot be done) as well provide a back-up space to accommodate programs during inclement weather. Committees of local community members were formed to solicit input on desired attributes for this new space and a local architect and engineer were hired for the Phase I planning for the new building. Work on this project is expected to continue for several years. Expenses: $25,693 Revenue: $0
Farmers Markets: We continued our popular monthly Farmers Markets during the summer, organizing four markets this year where community members had the opportunity to take home fresh produce, baked goods and other food products from local farmers and other vendors. Nearly 100 people participated in each of this year's Farmers Markets and over twelve local vendors offered products for sale. The format was changed for this year due to COVID-19 and the need for social distancing by having individuals submit orders on -line, deliveries were made by local providers, and volunteers packaged the orders for drive by pick up at Lachat Town Farm. Expenses: $19,432Revenue: $17,160
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Derek Hutchison | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Fracasso | Director | 3 | $0 |
| David Allon | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Deirdre Doran | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Ellen Mccormick | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Carol Baldwin | President | 20 | $0 |
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