The Bracco Family, own and run 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.

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 8 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.


"The natural defense of freedom is the home and the natural defense of the home is the Homestead."
– Father Vincent McNabb

2025 Agenda
Document
2026 Virtual & Live 
Talk Schedule
JANUARY 2026
Verona Public Library
- Virtual via Zoom
"Sourcing Grains Program"
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
7:00 PM
17 Gould Street, Verona, NJ 07044
(973} 857-4848
FEBRUARY 2026
Tappan Free Library
- Live in Person
"Small Space Gardening Program"
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
12:00 PM
93 Main Street, Tappan, NY 10983
845-359-3877
MARCH 2026
Rutherford Public Library
- Live in Person
"Raised Bed Gardening Program"
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
600 PM
150 Park Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 939-8600
Randolph Free Public Library
- Live in Person
"Seed Starting Program"
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
7:00 PM
28 Calais Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
973-895-3556

Women's Garden Club
of Ridgewood
- Live in Person
"Victory Garden Program"
Friday, March 6th, 2026
7:00 PM
215 West Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201-444-5722
Ridgefield Public Library
- Live in Person
"Small Space Gardening Program"
Monday, March 9th, 2026
6:30 pm
527 Morse Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201} 941-0192
Ridgewood Public Library
- Live in Person
"Victory Garden Program"
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
11:00 AM
125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201-670-5600
Verona Public Library
- Live in Person
"Raised Bed Gardening Program"
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
6:30 PM
17 Gould Street, Verona, NJ 07044
(973} 857-4848
Mahwah Public Library
- Live in Person
"Raised Bed Gardening Program"
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
2:00 PM
100 Ridge Rd Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 529-7323
Old Tappan Library
- Live in Person
"Sourcing Grains Program"
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
6:30 PM
56 Russell Ave., Old Tappan, NJ
201-664-3499
New City Public Library
- Live in Person
"Raised Bed Gardening Program"
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
7:00 PM
200 North Main Street, New City, NY  10956
(845) 634-4997
APRIL 2025
Wayne Public Library
- Live in Person
"Raised Bed Gardening Program"
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
12:30 PM
461 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
973-694-4272
Wallington Public Library
- Live in Person
"Victory Garden Program"
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
6:30 PM
125 Main Avenue, Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 471-1692
Boonton Holmes Public Library
- Live in Person
"Victory Garden Program"
Friday, April 10th, 2026
11:30 AM
621 Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07005
973-334-2980
Ridgefield Public Library
- Live in Person
"Victory Garden Program"
Monday, April 13th, 2026
6:30 PM
527 Morse Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201} 941-0192

MAY 2025
Ridgefield Public Library
- Live in Person
"Raised Bed Garden Program"
Monday, May 4th, 2026
6:30 PM
527 Morse Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201} 941-0192

Wyckoff Public Library
- Live in Person
"Victory Garden Program"
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
6:30 PM
200 Woodland Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481
201-891-4866

SEPTEMBER 2025
Wallington Public Library
- Live in Person
"After the Harvest Program"
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
7:00 PM
125 Main Avenue, Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 471-1692
FARM & GARDEN TALK HANDOUTS