The Bracco Family, lives in Cedar Grove, NJ and also
own/run a very pure, independent, small batch, naturally-grown, sustainable family farm in Pine Island NY. After running his graphic design
business for nearly 30 years, in 2009 we decided to buy a farm to have a large
garden where we would grow for ourselves the cleanest produce possible while
working with the individual character of each natural season.
We set out using Safe-Seed-Pledge Non-GMO seeds and
instituting time-tested natural sustainable farming techniques along with
hand-cultivation of weeds without the use of any herbicides, pesticides,
fertilizers, weed killers, chemicals or glyphosate. To our surprise, so many people approached us to purchase
what we were growing Bracco Farms was born. Now, while still maintaining our original farm ethics and
techniques, Bracco Farms supplies our farm
stand, many farm2fork chefs and organic farmers who purchase our produce
for their own farm stands.
Now as a result of a great response from people we meet who
desire to educate themselves and improve the quality of their food, Tony has
been giving library, school & corporate gardening/farming talks. Tony has even worked with a local New
Jersey school in building a school garden for its students. Now, due to the continuing Coronavirus pandemic, food safety, food security and supply chain have become an important priority for the general public. Many people are now seeking to start their own vegetable gardens to safely provide themselves and their families with fresh, naturally grown vegetables. Most are new to this endeavor and don’t know where to begin. To help those interested in some level of self suficiency via gardening Anthony has developed a selection of 4 programs that can show how this can be achieved.
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Due to the continuing food chain and supply chain issues, food safety and security has become an important priority for the general public. Many people are now seeking to start their own vegetable gardens to safely provide themselves and their families with fresh, naturally grown vegetables. Most are new to this endeavor and don’t know where to begin.
To help those interested in some level of self sufficiency via gardening yeoman farmer Anthony has developed a selection of 5 programs that can show how this can be achieved.
Through our Farm and Garden talks we will share our experience and hopefully help them and answer many of their questions so they too can experience the joy, satisfaction and security of growing their own food.
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"The natural defense of freedom is the home and the natural defense of the home is the Homestead."– Father Vincent McNabb
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2023 Virtual & Live
Talk Schedule
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Bernardsville Public Library - Virtual
Monday, January 30th, 2023 6:30 PM (908) 766-0118
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Rutherford Public Library - Live in Person
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 6:30 PM 150 Park Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 (201) 939-8600
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Saint John the Baptist OC Church - Live in Person
Sunday, February 12th, 2023 12:00 PM 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424 (973) 256-0314
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Teaneck Garden Club - Live in Person
Thursday, February 16th, 2023 7:00 PM Rodda Center 250 Colonial Court, Teaneck, NJ 07666 gardenclubofteaneck@gmail.com
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Saint Anthony of Padua Church - Live in Person
Sunday, February 26th, 2023 1:00 PM 1360 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 325-2233
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Maplewood Garden Club
- Live in Person
Monday, March 6th, 2023
7:00 PM
60 Woodland Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
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Paramus Public Library - Live in Person
Thursday, March 7th, 2023 7:30 PM 116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 599-1302
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Cedar Grove Library - Live in Person
Saturday, March 11th, 2023 11:00 AM 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 (973) 239-1447
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Pearl River Public Library - Live in Person
Monday, March 13th, 2023 7:00 PM 80 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River, NY 10965 (845) 735-4084
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Oradell Public Library - Live in Person
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 7:00 PM 375 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 (201) 262-2613
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Springfield Free Public Library - Live in Person
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 7:30 PM 66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081 (973) 376-4930
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Glen Rock Public LIbrary - Live in Person
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 7:00 PM 315 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (201) 670-3970
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Demarest Free Public LIbrary - Live in Person
Thursday, March 30th, 2023 6:30 PM 80 Hardenburg Avenue, Demarest, NJ 07627 (201) 768-8714
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Sundial Garden Club - Live in Person
Monday, April 3rd, 2023 7:00 PM at the Hillsdale Library 609 Hilldale Avenue, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
201-967-7497
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Sloatsburg Public Library - Live in Person
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 6:30 PM 1 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg, NY 10974 (845) 753-2001
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New City Library - Virtual
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 7:00 PM (845) 634-4997
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Sparta Public Library - Live in Person
Thursday, April 13th, 2023 11:00 AM 22 Woodport Road, Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 728-3101
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River Vale Free Public Library - Live in Person
Monday, April 17th, 2023 1:00 PM 412 River Vale Road, River Vale, NJ 07675 (201) 391-2323
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Pennington Public Library - Virtual
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 7:30 PM (609) 737-0404
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West Side Presbyterian Church - Virtual
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 7:30 PM (201) 652-1966 Ext. 1103
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Summit Free Public Library - Virtual
Thursday, April 20th, 2023 7:00 PM (908) 273-0350
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Irvington Public Library - Virtual
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 2:00 PM (914) 591-7840
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Palisades Park Public Library - Live in Person
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 11:00 AM 257 Second Street, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 (201) 585-4150
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Roseland Free Public Library - Live in Person
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 6:30 PM 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 (973) 226-8636
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Montvale Free Public Library - Live in Person
Thursday, May 4th, 2023 7:00 PM 12 DiPiero Drive, Suite 100, Montvale, NJ 07645 (201) 391-5090
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Jefferson Twp. Public LIbrary - Live in Person
Saturday, May 6th, 2023 11:00 PM 1031 Weldon Road, Jefferson, NJ 07435 (973) 208-6115
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Carlstadt Public LIbrary - Live in Person
Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 6:30 PM 420 Hackensck Street, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 (201) 438-8866
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Yonkers/Tuckahoe Public Library - Virtual
Thursday, May 10th, 2023 11:00 AM (914) 337-1500
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Lee Memorial LIbrary - Live in Person
Thursday May 11th, 2023 6:30 PM 600 West Crescent Avenue, Allendale, NJ 07401 (201) 327-4338
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CBRE/Park 80 West - Live in Person
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 12:00 PM 250 Pehle Avenue, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 (201) 843-3922
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Wyckoff Public LIbrary - Live in Person
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 6:30 PM 200 Woodland Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (201) 891-4866
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Summit Free Public Library - Virtual
Thursday, May 18th, 2023 7:00 PM (908) 273-0350
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Valley Cottage Public Library - Live in Person
Monday, May 22nd, 2023 7:00 PM 110 Route 303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 (845) 268-7700
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CBRE/Continental Plaza - Live in Person
Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 12:00 PM 401 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 343-1103
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Blauvelt Free Library - Live in Person
Thursday, June 15th, 2023 7:00 PM 341 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913 (845) 359-2811
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Bogota Public Library - Live in Person
Monday July 10th, 2023 6:30 PM 375 Larch Avenue, Bogota, NJ 07603 (201) 488-7185
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Edgewater Free Public Library - Live in Person
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 6:30 PM 49 Hudson Avenue, Edgewater, NJ 07020 (201) 224-6104
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Livingston Public Library - Live in Person
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 11:00 AM
10 Robert Harp Drive, Livingston NJ 07039 (201) 992-4600
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Tuxedo Park Library - Live in Person
Thursday, August 17th, 2023 7:00 PM 227 Route 17, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 (845) 351-2207
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Hillsborough LIbrary - Live in Person
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 6:30 PM 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (908) 458-8420
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Bogota Public Library - Live in Person
Thursday, September 7th, 2023 6:30 PM 375 Larch Avenue, Bogota, NJ 07603 (201) 488-7185
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Cedar Grove Historical Society - Live in Person
Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 7:30 PM 903 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 (973) 239-5414
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