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Eversource Partners with FC Development Corp. and The Farmer’s Cow Calfé on 2nd Annual Harvest Festival, Celebrating Community and Local Agriculture
October 23, 2025
Norwich, CT – October 18, 2025 – FC Development Corp. (FCDC), the innovative brand management and expansion partner for The Farmer’s Cow, is thrilled to partner with Eversource for the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival at The Farmer’s Cow Calfé locations in Willimantic and Berlin on October 25th and 26th. This vibrant community event, hosted in partnership with FCDC’s community development arm, The Farmer’s Community, brings families together to honor the culmination of the harvest season, featuring dozens of local vendors, community groups, children’s activities, and interactive experiences in celebration of Connecticut’s agricultural heritage.
The festival offers attendees a chance to immerse themselves in the season’s bounty, including tastings from the Calfé’s newly revitalized menu—highlighted by autumn seasonal specials such as the caramel apple liege waffle – complemented by locally-sourced apples from Blue Hills Orchard in Wallingford, CT – and our hand cut, roasted root vegetable medley. The event underscores The Farmer’s Cow’s commitment to fostering connections between communities and the land, while supporting the cooperative’s six Connecticut family dairy farms through innovative practices and viability initiatives.
Eversource provided a Community Grant in support of this important initiative.
“At Eversource, we believe in powering connections that make our communities thrive. We appreciate the opportunity to support local nonprofits and events such as this that bring families together” said Jeff Pugliese, Director of Community Relations, Eversource. “Partnering with The Farmer’s Community & The Farmer’s Cow Calfé for this Harvest Festival is a perfect way to highlight Connecticut’s agricultural roots while advancing our shared goals of environmental education and community building.”
“We appreciate Eversource’s support for our 2nd Annual Harvest Festival, where we celebrate the heart of Connecticut’s farming communities with one of Connecticut’s most respected organizations”, FC Development Corp. President Steve Lane says. “Their unwavering commitment to local engagement and sustainability perfectly complements our mission at The Farmer’s Cow, and we’re excited about the collaborative opportunities ahead to nurture stronger ties between energy stewardship, agricultural vitality, and overall benefit to our community members and staff.”
The Harvest Festival beneficiaries are two local non-profit organizations with strong ties to the communities where the restaurants are located, GrowWindham for the Willimantic location and the Ryan T. Lee Foundation for the Berlin location – 10% of all food and raffle ticket sales on the day of the event will go to these community beneficiaries. The event is bolstered further by Platinum Sponsors – Berlin VFW, Community Snacks, Michaels, SignPro, and Stop & Shop, and Gold Sponsors – Berlin Kiosks, Market Square Financial and Casualty, Reno Properties, and Strata Wealth Partners at Hightower. And a special thank you to raffle and special activity donors, Party Time Inflatables in Middletown, CT, Villari’s Martial Arts of Mansfield, VanBrocklin Photography, and Siros Tool Company.
About Eversource Energy
A Fortune 500 powerhouse and New England’s largest energy delivery company, serves over 4 million customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire with reliable electricity, natural gas, and water distribution through its regulated subsidiaries. Headquartered in Hartford, CT, and Boston, MA, the company boasts a robust financial profile, including trailing 12-month revenue exceeding $13 billion and a market capitalization of approximately $23 billion as of September 2025. Recognized as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2025 by USA TODAY for its emissions reduction efforts, Eversource drives innovation in clean energy and sustainability, backed by the Eversource Energy Foundation’s $7 million in 2024 charitable contributions and over 29,000 hours of employee volunteering. With a storied legacy dating back to 1927 and a commitment to powering equitable communities, Eversource exemplifies strength, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership in the energy sector.
About FC Development Corp.
FC Development Corp. (FCDC) serves as the premier management and development entity for the esteemed Farmer’s Cow brand of Connecticut. With deep expertise in managing family farm brands, FCDC is committed to growing and managing the cooperative’s brand. With a strong background in handling large agribusinesses, environmental regulation challenges, and financial opportunities, FCDC excels at identifying, and safeguarding the future of small family farming operations nationwide. With expertise across finance, technology, operations, and energy, FCDC is especially responsible for founding and developing several start-up and multi-million-dollar companies
For More Information
Contact: FC Development Corp. at info@fcdevcorp.com
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