Tulmeadow Farm (CSA)
255 Farms Village Rd., W. Simsbury
860-658-1430
www.tulmeadowfarmstore.com
Renowned for their ice cream, Tulmeadow also grows and sells seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, local honey, grass-fed beef, and a variety of other products.
Flamig Farm
7 Shingle Mill Rd., W. Simsbury
860-658-5070
www.flamigfarm.com
At Flamig Farm, eggs are gathered daily and available for sale. Pick up a jar of local honey from hives on the farm. Enjoy a Halloween hayride, visit the petting zoo, attend their summer environmental camp for kids, celebrate Earth Day on the farm, or have a visit with Santa at Christmas! They also host weddings and offer Events Under the Tent. You can’t miss their trademark backward Eggs sign.
Rosedale Farms & Vineyards (CSA)
25 E. Weatogue St., Simsbury
860-651-3926
www.rosedale1920.com
In operation since 1920, Rosedale has everything from summer corn to Christmas trees, as well as flowers and a small vineyard operation, with wine tastings held in the summer.
George Hall Farm (CSA)
180 Old Farms Rd., Simsbury
860-658-9297
www.georgehallfarm.com
This farm stand sells organic produce, fruit, free-range eggs, potted plants, herbs, and seedlings and is open from early June through October.
JL Hall Farm
83 Terry’s Plain Rd., Simsbury
860-658-4511
This 100-year-old former tobacco farm sells strawberries and asparagus in the spring, freshly picked veggies in the summer, and heirloom pumpkins and gourds in the fall. Open daily.
The Pickin’ Patch (CSA)
219 Nod Rd., Avon
860-988-0063
www.thepickinpatch.com
The Pickin’ Patch, Connecticut’s 10th oldest family farm, offers pick-your-own strawberries and blueberries — as well as other ready-to-buy fresh produce in the farm store. Hayrides to pick your own pumpkins are a popular attraction in October. Open daily.
Sub Edge Farm (CSA)
199 Town Farm Rd., Farmington
www.subedgefarm.com
This certified-organic family farm — located in both Farmington and on Tillotson and Old Farms Roads in Avon — comprises over 10 acres of vegetables, fruits, flowers, honey, and culinary herbs. They also raise pigs, hens, and 100% grass-fed beef. They offer a CSA program. And they welcome visitors to their seasonal farm shop, where they also sell wholesale produce and goods to local restaurants and schools.
Applegate Farm (CSA)
220 Albany Tpke. (Rt. 44), Canton
860-967-6783
www.facebook.com/ApplegateFarmMarket/
This family farm offers strawberries, eggs, and greens in the early spring — and in the summer and fall, they sell farm fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and honey. They carry a variety of jams, salsas, BBQ sauces, and dressings, too, as well as fresh mozzarella. And they offer flower arranging for weddings and special occasions, plus a 12-week CSA program.
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Hickory Ledges Farm
183 Bahre Corner, Canton
860-693-4039
www.fullmoonshine.com
This farm and distillery sells wonderful produce and their specialty: Apple Pie Moonshine. (Buy Apple Pie Moonshine online or visit the website for locations where it is sold.)
Lamothe’s Sugar House
89 Stone Rd., Burlington
860-675-5043
www.lamothesugarhouse.com
There’s nothing better than fresh New England maple syrup — and Lamothe’s is locally tapped in Burlington and available in Grade A Golden, Grade A Amber, and Grade A Dark. They also sell maple candy, fresh coffee, native honey, and bakery mixes both in their store and online.
Hogan’s Cider Mill
522 Spielman Highway, Burlington
860-675-7320
www.hoganscidermill.com
Producing some of the best cider in the area since 1912, Hogan’s also offers a vast selection of pumpkins and gourds, apple pastries, and other handmade products. Their hard cider is one of the most popular attractions. Hogan’s is open April through December; closed in January; and open weekends during February and March.
The Garlic Farm (CSA)
76 Simsbury Rd., W. Granby
860-670-6314
www.thegarlicfarmct.com
This is a great place to pick up some of this fresh Italian staple, as well as other vegetables. The Garlic Farm is open July to October.
Holcomb Farm (CSA)
113 Simsbury Rd., W. Granby
CSA Barn is located at:
113 Simsbury Rd., W. Granby
860-844-8616
www.holcombfarm.com
A nonprofit farm that uses sustainable farming methods to grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers and sell them to the public through its year-round CSA and seasonal Farm Store.
Lost Acres Orchard (CSA)
180 Lost Acres Rd., N. Granby
860-653-6600
www.lostacres.com
In addition to over 20 varieties of apples, Lost Acres offers peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, cherries, rhubarb, and quince — as well as superb pies, jams and jellies, and other home-style baked goods.
Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard (CSA)
29 Bushy Hill Rd., Granby
860-653-4022
www.bushyhill.com
This 75-acre orchard, with its 15,000 apple trees, harvests and sells a variety of fruits and vegetables each year. Best known for their apple/blueberry picking and cider donuts in the fall, it also runs a creamery from April through November with excellent ice cream!
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