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.

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.


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

2023 Agenda
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2023 Virtual & Live 
Talk Schedule
Bernardsville Public Library
- Virtual
Monday, January 30th, 2023
6:30 PM
(908) 766-0118
Rutherford Public Library
- Live in Person
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
6:30 PM
150 Park Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 939-8600
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
Teaneck Garden Club
- Live in Person
Thursday, February 16th, 2023
7:00 PM
Rodda Center
250 Colonial Court, Teaneck, NJ 07666
gardenclubofteaneck@gmail.com
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
Maplewood Garden Club
- Live in Person
Monday, March 6th, 2023
7:00 PM
60 Woodland Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Paramus Public Library
- Live in Person
Thursday, March 7th, 2023
7:30 PM
116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-1302
Cedar Grove Library
- Live in Person
Saturday, March 11th, 2023
11:00 AM
1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-1447
Pearl River Public Library
- Live in Person
Monday, March 13th, 2023
7:00 PM
80 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 735-4084
Oradell Public Library
- Live in Person
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
7:00 PM
375 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ  07649
(201) 262-2613
Springfield Free Public Library
- Live in Person
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
7:30 PM
66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-4930
Glen Rock Public LIbrary
- Live in Person
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
7:00 PM
315 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 670-3970
Demarest Free Public LIbrary
- Live in Person
Thursday, March 30th, 2023
6:30 PM
80 Hardenburg Avenue, Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-8714
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
Sloatsburg Public Library
- Live in Person
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
6:30 PM
1 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg, NY 10974
(845) 753-2001
New City Library
- Virtual
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
7:00 PM
(845) 634-4997
Sparta Public Library
- Live in Person
Thursday, April 13th, 2023
11:00 AM
22 Woodport Road, Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 728-3101
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
Pennington Public Library
- Virtual
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023
7:30 PM
(609) 737-0404
West Side Presbyterian Church
- Virtual
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023
7:30 PM
(201) 652-1966 Ext. 1103
Summit Free Public Library
- Virtual
Thursday, April 20th, 2023
7:00 PM
(908) 273-0350
Irvington Public Library
- Virtual
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
2:00  PM
(914) 591-7840
Palisades Park Public Library
- Live in Person
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023
11:00 AM
257 Second Street, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 585-4150
Roseland Free Public Library
- Live in Person
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023
6:30 PM
20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-8636

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
Jefferson Twp. Public LIbrary
- Live in Person
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
11:00 PM
1031 Weldon Road, Jefferson, NJ 07435
(973) 208-6115
Carlstadt Public LIbrary
- Live in Person
Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
6:30 PM
420 Hackensck Street, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 438-8866
Yonkers/Tuckahoe Public Library
- Virtual
Thursday, May 10th, 2023
11:00 AM
(914) 337-1500
Lee Memorial LIbrary
- Live in Person
Thursday May 11th, 2023
6:30 PM
600 West Crescent Avenue, Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-4338
CBRE/Park 80 West
- Live in Person
Tuesday May 16th, 2023
12:00 PM
250 Pehle Avenue, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-3922
Wyckoff Public LIbrary
- Live in Person
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023
6:30 PM
200 Woodland Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-4866
Summit Free Public Library
- Virtual
Thursday, May 18th, 2023
7:00 PM
(908) 273-0350
Valley Cottage Public Library
- Live in Person
Monday, May 22nd, 2023
7:00 PM
110 Route 303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 268-7700
CBRE/Continental Plaza
- Live in Person
Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
12:00 PM
401 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601
 (201) 343-1103
Blauvelt Free  Library
- Live in Person
Thursday, June 15th, 2023
7:00 PM
341 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-2811

Bogota Public Library
- Live in Person
Monday July 10th, 2023
6:30 PM
375 Larch Avenue, Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 488-7185
Edgewater Free Public Library
- Live in Person
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
6:30 PM
49 Hudson Avenue, Edgewater, NJ  07020
(201) 224-6104
Livingston Public Library
- Live in Person
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023
11:00 AM

10 Robert Harp Drive, Livingston NJ 07039

(201) 992-4600

Tuxedo Park Library
- Live in Person
Thursday, August 17th, 2023
7:00 PM
227 Route 17, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-2207

Hillsborough LIbrary
- Live in Person
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023
6:30 PM
379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 458-8420
Bogota Public Library
- Live in Person
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
6:30 PM
375 Larch Avenue, Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 488-7185

Cedar Grove Historical Society
- Live in Person
Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
7:30 PM
903 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-5414
FARM & GARDEN TALK HANDOUTS
The Zip File below contains all the informational handouts for the Bracco Farms Farm and Garden Talks. Pleae feel free to download and share them.
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