Food items and plants grown in CT

We have organized the resources selling local product by county for ease of use. Categories include:

Apples- season runs from mid August through October                

Christmas Trees- fresh cut trees last much longer and you get to select you own from a field of choices.

CSA’s Community Supported Agriculture Programs- partner up with the farms at the beginning of the season and share the bounty of the farm on a weekly basis throughout the growing season.  Eat what is picked that week.

Dairy Products- there are currently 157 dairy farms in Connecticut.  Some have expaned their                 assortments and now offer a wider variety of products including fresh ice cream, cheese, milk, butter           and yogurt.

 Farmer’s Markets- are the best places to get seasonal, local foods. A couple of Connecticut’s markets  are opened year tourn, more open in May and June and all are open July onward through September with some remaining open through October and into November.  Please check specific market listing for exact dates and times.

 Farm Stands and Stores- many farms throughout the state have a stand right at the farm.  Also local stores are stating to carry mor locally produced product.  Please look at your local store and read the labels on the packages to find product that is produced locally.

Honey Producers- not only does buying local honey support the Connecticut honey industry and your local hoiney producers; local honey is known to help relieve the discomfort of seasonal allergies.  It is also rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. So enjoy!

Maple Sugarhouses- grades include: light amber (fancy grade) which has a mild taste and is made early in the season, medium amber has a little more maple flavor and is made about mid-season, and dark amber which is slightly darker and has the strongest maple flavor.

Meat Producers- Local livestock farms offer locally raised beef, bison, veal, lamb, goat, chicken, turkey, and fresh eggs.  Buying local can give you peace of mind knowing where your food is coming froom as well as the ability to support your local farming community.  Small producers  use more humane practices than the large feedlots.

Mushroom Growers- 

Native Plant Growers- native plants handle the local weather conditions better as well as being better for the sustainabilty of the habitat in the area.  Plant a native rather than an invasive. 

Organic Farms- both certified and non-certified are noted. Many of these farmers have signed the Connecticut Farmer’s Pledge.  This category includes both Certified and Non-Certified.

Pick Your Own- Seasonal crops where the customer picks their own product.  

Wineries- there are some very nice wines coming out of Connecticut. Give them a try.