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NNOOFFAA BBOOOOKKSSNow available to benefit NOFA and our members:
Standards forOrganic LandCare: Practices forDesign andMaintenance ofEcologicalLandscapes, bythe NOFAOrganicLand CareCommittee,ThirdEdition2004. $20.+ $3 s/h
Real Dirt: FarmersTell About Organicand Low-InputPractices in theNortheast, editedby Miranda Smithand members ofNOFA andCooperativeExtension, 1994.$15.+ $4 s/h
Make your check payable to CT NOFAand send to Box 164, Stevenson, CT 06491 or visit our website – www.ctnofa.org
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Organic Weed Management – Steve Gilman
Organic Soil Fertility Management – Steve Gilman
Vegetable Crop Health: Helping Nature Control Diseases and Pests Organically– Brian Caldwell
Whole Farm Planning: Ecological Imperatives, Personal Values and Economics– Elizabeth Henderson and Karl North
Compost, Vermicompost and Compost Tea: Feeding the Soil on the Organic Farm– Grace Gershuny
Soil Resiliency and Health: Crop Rotation and Cover Cropping on the Organic Farm– Seth Kroeck
Marketing and Community Relations – Rebecca Bosch
Humane, Healthy Poultry Production: A Manual for Organic Growers– Karma Glos
Organic Dairy Production – Sarah Flack
The Wisdom of Plant Heritage: Organic Seed Production and Saving– Bryan Connolly with contributing editor CR Lawn
Price $7.95 plus $2 each s/h. or visit www.nofa.org/store/manuals/index.php
Organic Principles and Practices Handbook Series The NOFA Handbook Series isdesigned to give you a clear, comprehensive view of key farming practices from theorganic perspective. The content is geared to serious farmers, gardeners andhomesteaders and those looking to make the transition.
CT NOFAFarm, Food &
Land Care Guide
2005 – 2006Certified organic farms, sustainable growers,
accredited organic land care professionals, businesses
and coops that support Connecticut farms.
Box 164 • Stevenson, CT 06491-0164
203-888-5146 • www.ctnofa.org
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EDUCATION
CT NOFA organizes farm tours,and presents workshops andconferences on organic andsustainable farming, gardening andland care.
LAND CARE
CT NOFA in conjunction withNOFA/MASS has developedStandards for Organic Land Care andtrains and accredits Organic LandCare professionals.
www.organiclandcare.net
LEGISLATION
CT NOFA monitors legislation atthe state and national level, actingwhen necessary to further andprotect local organic and sustainablefood production.
OUTREACH
CT NOFA publicizes the work ofNOFA, the produce of its member’sfarms, and the importance oforganic and sustainable agriculturethrough the media, exhibits, andpublications.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTEDAGRICULTURE (CSA)
CT NOFA members are pioneers inthis exciting way of connectinggrowers and consumers inConnecticut. Consumers contractwith a farmer for a share in aseason’s harvest of locally grownproduce.
www.ctnofa.orgPlease visit our website atwww.ctnofa.org for additional andupdated information about CTNOFA, our farms, programs, andeducational events.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The CT NOFA Board of Directorsis a thirteen-member group, whichmeets monthly to conduct thebusiness of the organization.CT NOFA members are alwayswelcome to attend meetings.
CT NOFA
MISSIONConnecticut NOFA is a growing community of farmers,
gardeners, land care professionals and consumers that:
• Encourages a healthy relationship to the natural world;
• Promotes methods of farming, gardening and land carethat respect biodiversity, soil, water, air and the needs
of future generations through education, support and advocacy;
• Encourages the growth of a sustainable, regional food system that is ecologically sound, economically viable
and socially just;
• Educates consumers about their power to effect positivechanges through their food and land care choices;
• Increases the local and organic food supply andmaintains productive agricultural land by creating
opportunities for new and veteran farmers.
CONNECTICUT
GROWN
INDEXWho is CT NOFA?..................................2
Why is Organic important? ....................3
What does Certified Organic mean? ......4
What is the Farmer’s Pledge? ..................4
Why is locally grown important?............4
Why is Organic Land Care important? ..5
What is an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional? ..........................5
Farmer’s Pledge ........................................6
Farm, Food & Land Care Listings
Litchfield County ..............................7
Fairfield County ................................9
New Haven County ........................11
Statewide Map................center spread 12-13
Farm, Food & Land Care Listings continued
Middlesex County ..........................14
Hartford County ............................14
Tolland County ..............................16
Windham County............................16
New London County ......................17
Farmers Markets ..............................18-19
CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) ....19
Product Index ..................................20-21
CT NOFA Educational Opportunities..22
Upcoming Special Events......................22
Join CT NOFA ......................................23
Items for sale from CT NOFA ..............24
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10 REASONS TO EATORGANIC FOOD
PROTECT FUTURE GENERATIONS
The food choice you make now will impact your child’s health inthe future.
PREVENT SOIL EROSION
Soil is the foundation of the food chain in organic farming.
PROTECT WATER QUALITY
Water makes up two-third of our body mass and covers three-fourths of the planet.
SAVE ENERGY
Organic produce also tends to travel a shorter distance from thefarm to your plate.
KEEP CHEMICALS OFF YOUR PLATE
Now the EPA considers that 60 percent of all herbicides, 90percent of all fungicides and 30 percent of all insecticides are
carcinogenic.
PROTECT FARM WORKER’S HEALTH
An estimated 1 million people are poisoned annually by pesticides.
HELP SMALL FARMERS
Most organic farms are small independently owned andoperated family farms of less than 100 acres.
SUPPORT A TRUE ECONOMY
Conventional food prices do not reflect hidden cost borne bytaxpayers, including nearly $74 billion in federal subsidies in1988. Other hidden costs include pesticide regulation and
testing, hazardous waste disposal and clean up, andenvironmental damage.
PROMOTE BIODIVERSITY
Biodiversity is nature’s way of creating resilience. Organic methodsencourage a diversity of crops, soil organisms and beneficial
insects.
TO TASTE BETTER FLAVOR
There’s a good reasons many chefs use organic foods in theirrecipes. They taste better.
AND THIS JUST IN, ORGANIC FARMING HELPS COMBAT GLOBALCLIMATE CHANGE!
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10 REASONS TO BUYLOCAL FOOD
LOCALLY GROWN OR PRODUCED FOOD TASTES BETTER.
In the week long (or more) delay from harvest to dinner table,sugars turn to starches, plant cells shrink and produce
loses it vitality.
LOCAL PRODUCE IS BETTER FOR YOU.A recent study showed that fresh produce
loses nutrients quickly.
LOCAL FOOD PRESERVES GENETIC DIVERSITY.Local farms grow a huge number of varieties to provide a long
season of harvest, an array of eye-catching colors and the best flavors.
LOCAL FOOD IS GMO FREE.Small and local farms are less likely to use
genetically engineered seeds.
LOCAL FOOD SUPPORTS LOCAL FARM FAMILIES.Local farmers who sell direct to customers get full price for
their food.
LOCAL FOOD BUILDS COMMUNITY.When you buy direct from the farmer, you are re-establishinga time-honored connection between the eater and the grower.
LOCAL FOOD PRESERVES OPEN SPACE.When you buy locally grown food, you are doing something
proactive about preserving the agricultural landscape.
LOCAL FOOD KEEPS YOUR TAXES IN CHECK.Farms contribute more in taxes than they require in services.
LOCAL FOOD SUPPORTS A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT AND
BENEFITS WILDLIFE.A well-managed family farm is a place where the resources of
fertile soil and clean water are valued and the perfectenvironment for many species of wildlife.
LOCAL FOOD IS ABOUT THE FUTURE.By supporting local farmers today, you can help ensure that
there will be farms in your community tomorrow.
Adapted from the MFA Digest.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BECERTIFIED ORGANIC?
A Certified Organicfarm/producer is in compliancewith the National OrganicProgram (NOP) standards andhas been inspected and certifiedby an accredited USDA(United States Department ofAgriculture) certifying agent.Certified Organic productshave been grown/raised withoutthe use of synthetic fertilizers,pesticides, growth hormones,irradiation, or geneticengineering. The certificationprocess is rigorous and requiresextensive record keeping,payment of an annual fee, andan annual inspection. Foradditional information on theNOP, please visit the USDA atwww.ams.usda.gov/nop
WHAT IS THE FARMER’SPLEDGE?
The Farmer’s Pledge is acommitment to farming,marketing, and farmmanagement in accordancewith the set of sound ecologicaland economic principles. Thereis no inspection process for thisdesignation, but the farmershave signed the Farmer’s Pledgeto show their commitment toits principles. Each farm has acopy of it’s signed Pledge, asdoes CT NOFA. http://nofany.org/farmerspledge.htm
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10 REASONS TO CHOOSEORGANIC LAWN CARE
Adapted from a fact sheet by theOrganic Landscape Alliance, Toronto, Canada
http://www.organiclandscape.org/ (Used with permission) For fuller explanations
of the ten points, please visit the above website.
Chemical pesticides and fertilizers contaminate
surface and groundwater.
Chemical pesticides threaten the health of
children.
Chemical pesticides threaten the health of
outdoor pets.
Chemical pesticides threaten the health of local
wildlife.
Chemical pesticides and fertilizers reduce the
activity of beneficial organisms.
Local wildlife need safe places to live.
Chemical fertilizers are a waste of money.
Chemical pesticides have the potential to cause
damage throughout their lifecycles.
Chemicals actually degrade the over-all long-
term health of your lawn and garden.
Lawn chemicals are unnecessary.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE
AN ACCREDITED ORGANIC
LAND CARE PROFESSIONAL?
Accreditation by CT NOFA asan Organic Land CareProfessional requires taking afive-day course in OrganicLand Care, passing an exam,and pledging to provideservices according to theStandards for Organic Land Careto any client who requestsorganic land care. TheStandards for Organic Land Careprohibit the use of syntheticpesticides and fertilizers,sewage sludge, and geneticallyengineered organisms. TheStandards also specifyecological practicesprohibiting the use of invasiveexotic species and preferringthe use of native plants,limiting the excess use ofnutrients such as nitrogen andphosphorus that can becomepollutants, and using waterappropriately on-site to avoidflooding and erosion. Pleasevisit www.organiclandcare.net
for additional information.
WE PLEDGE THAT IN OUR FARMING, PROCESSING, AND MARKETING WE WILL:
• Reject the use of synthetic insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers;
• Reject the use of GMO’s, chemically treated seeds, synthetic toxic materials, irradiation, andsewage sludge;
• Treat livestock humanely by providing pasture for ruminants, access to outdoors and fresh air for alllivestock, banning cruel alterations, and using no hormones or antibiotics in feed;
• Support agricultural markets and infrastructures that enable small farms to thrive;
• Maintain healthy soils by farming practices that include rotating crops annually, using compost,cover crops, and green manures, and reducing tillage;
• Conserve natural resources by reducing erosion and pollution of air, soil, and water throughresponsible farming practices;
• Maximize the nutritional value of food and feed by practicing careful post-harvest handling;
• Practice minimal processing for all food products to preserve the natural nutritional value of food:NO use of irradiation, ultra-pasteurization, excessive heat, synthetic preservatives, or GMOprocessing agents or additives;
• Reduce the ecological footprint of farms and homes by limiting energy use and converting torenewable sources of energy;
• Reduce food miles by selling produce locally and regionally;
• Create beneficial habitat for wildlife and encourage biodiversity;
• Help preserve farmland and farming know-how;
• Ensure food safety by using potable water for washing crops;
• Handle raw manure and soil amendments with care;
• Use ethical business practices;
• Pay a living wage to all farm workers and acknowledge their freedom of association and their rightto collective bargaining;
• Treat family members and farm workers with respect, and ensure their safety on the farm;
• Work in cooperation with other farmers and with neighboring community to create a moresustainable way of life;
• Sustain the land in healthy condition for future generations.
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Farmer’s Pledge 2004March 2005-February 2006
Knowing your farmer is the best assurance that the food you buy is responsibly grown with methods that recognize the inherentimplications for the web of life in all of our individual actions. The Connecticut Northeast Organic Farming Association (CTNOFA) believes that farmers should work in harmony with natural forces and leave the little piece of the world over which theyhave stewardship in better condition than when they found it.
To further enable consumers to identify the farms they want to support with their food dollars, CT NOFA is using the Farmer’sPledge, separate and distinct from USDA Certified Organic. Farmers and market gardeners who adhere to the following pledgehave signed a copy they display for customers and neighbors to view. This pledge is based on the integrity of the farmer/gardener.Those who sign the pledge agree that consumers may inspect, by appointment, their farm/garden to judge the truthfulness of thisstatement. CT NOFA does not investigate or make any guarantee that the individual farmer is complying with the Farmer’s Pledge.
LITCHFIELDCOUNTY
CERTIFIED ORGANICFARMS/PRODUCERS
1. AZURE FARM Bay State Organic Certifiers
Jean Ilsley179 Woodchuck LaneHarwinton, CT 06791
flowers, garlic, herbs, vegetables,melons, seedlings
Farm stand at farm: Thurs 2:00-7:00 Sat & Sun 8:00-1:00 during
growing seasonRetail
2. FORT HILL FARM *Bay State Organic Certifiers
Paul Bucciaglia18 Fort Hill Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776860 350-3158
[email protected] www.forthillfarm.com
flowers, fruit, garlic, herbs, saladgreens, transplants, vegetables
Weston Farmers MarketsCSA: 200 shares, 21 week season,June through October on farm ordrop sites in Litchfield & Fairfield
Counties. CSA potluck. See website for details.
Wholesale sales
3. MAPLE VIEW FARMBay State Organic Certifiers
Mark Gauger276 Locust Rd
Harwinton, CT 06791860 485-0815
[email protected], flowers, garlic, vegetables
Torrington farmers marketCSA: 30 members-Tues & Thurs
pick-up after 12:00runs early June through October
Farm Stand open daily July throughSeptember: honor system
Participate in: Taste! OrganicConnecticut
4. THE OLIVE OILFACTORY
Bay State Organic CertifiersDavid Miller
76 Westbury Park RdWatertown, CT 06795
Olive, coconut, flaxseed and sesameseed oils & balsamic vinegarRetail, wholesale, show andcounty/agricultural fair sales
Participates in Earth Day event atNew Morning in Woodbury
5. RIVERBANK FARM *Bay State Organic Certifiers
David Blyn & Laura McKinney33 River Rd.
Roxbury, CT 06783860 350-3276
flowers, fruit, garlic, greenhouse,hay, herbs, honey, salad greens,
vegetablesDarien, Greenwich, New Canaan, &
New Milford farmers marketsRetail, restaurant, wholesale &
school/college sales
6. SUN ONE ORGANICFARM
Bay State Organic CertifiersRobert Maddox
104 Deerwood DriveBethlehem, CT 06751
Garlic, hay, herbs, vegetablesWholesale, restaurant,
school/college/institutional salesWWOOF interns accepted from
March to November. Contactus for more information.
7. WALDINGFIELD FARM, INC
Bay State Organic CertifiersQuincy Horan24 East Street
Washington, CT 06793860 868-7270
flowers, garlic, greenhouse, herbs,salad greens, vegetables
New Milford, Kent & Westonfarmers markets
CSA: 75 shares—end of May-Thanksgiving
Farm stand 9-5 dailyRetail & restaurants sales
NON-CERTIFIED FARMS8. BLOOMINGFIELDS
FARM *Melvin Lee Bristol
9 Route 55Gaylordsville, CT 06755
www.bloomingfieldsfarm.comGarlic, daylily plants
Farm stand: 11⁄4 miles west ofGaylordsville-Fri., Sat, & Sun.
10:00-5:00Internet sales
9. CHUBBY BUNNY FARM *Dan & Tracy Hayhurst
35 Cobble RdFalls Village, CT 06031
eggs, flowers, garlic, herbs, saladgreens, vegetables, lamb
CSA: 80 members June-Nov. –Tues. & Sat. at farm or Tuesdays in
Millerton, NY
10. FROSTFIRE FARM *Elaine C. Frost
524 Beach StreetGoshen, CT 06756
eggs, flowers, garlic, herbs,perennials, salad greens,
vegetables, woolTorrington farmers market
CSA: 15 shares-24 weeks-May toNov-pickup at farm-$425/share.
Turtle watching: June 8-10Family Field Day: August 21, 2005
1:00-5:00Frostfire Farm is Certified
Naturally Grown
*This farm has signed the Farmer’s Pledge
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Please support the farms and businesses that are listed and/or advertised in our Guide.
Let them know you read about them in the CT NOFA Farm, Food & Land Care Guide.
aturally, you want a healthy life for yourself and the ones you love. New Morning Store will help you realize your health and nutrition goals, one day at a time. Fresh, natural and organic food and eco-friendly products. Ourknowledgeable staff to help you make the right choices for a healthy tomorrow. Visit www.newmorn.com for upcoming classes and events.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat, 8-6 pm.Thurs, Fri, 8-8 pm, Sun, 11-5 pm
203-263-4868 738 Main Street South Middle Quarter Mall Woodbury, CT 06798
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11. LITCHFIELDORGANICS*
Janine Kozar374 East Litchfield RdLitchfield, CT 06759
www.LitchfieldOrganics.comeggs, maple syrup, salad greens
We also distribute off farm:certified organic feeds for poultry,
horses & livestock—certifiedorganic pet foods for dogs & cats—
organic land care supplies andfertilizers—certified organic starter
pullets.
12. LOCAL FARM *Debra Tyler
22 Popple Swamp RdCornwall Bridge, CT 06754
860 672 0229livestock, milk
CSA: 65 families-pick up milkweekly-all year
sales by appointment only, please call
family cow workshops, cider-pressing party
Participate in: CornwallAgricultural Fair
13. RIDGWAY FARM, LLC *Gordon & Jayne Ridgway
142 Town StWest Cornwall, CT 06796
860 672-0279bedding plants, flowers, garlic, hay,
maple syrup, salad greens,vegetables
Kent farmers marketFarm stand at farmCSA: June to Sept
Retail, wholesale & restaurant sales
CT NOFA ACCREDITEDLAND CARE
PROFESSIONALS14. CASADEI TREE
SERVICESilene White
WoodruffLitchfield, CT 06759
860 567-4797 in Litchfield— 860672-6692 in Sharon
[email protected] aspects of tree care
Serving: Litchfield, Hartford &Fairfield Counties
15. CHRISTIAN CURLESS176 Beach Avenue
Watertown, CT 06795860 274-9955
[email protected] design, installation and
maintenanceServing southeastern Litchfield
County
16. G.L. BOLLARD CORP./MAYWOOD ESTATE
Greg Bollard52 Cooper Road
Bridgewater, CT 06752860 354-4104 x101
Estate managementServing Litchfield County
17. KENT GREENHOUSE &GARDENSDeb Bennett
30 South Main StreetP.O. Box 128
Kent, CT 06757860 927-4436 x103
Retail garden center specializing inlandscape size nursery stockServing: northwest corner of
Connecticut
18. SALISBURY GARDENCENTER & LANDSCAPING
Eric Mendelsohn167 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068860 435-2439
Full service garden center &design/build landscaping company
Serving Litchfield County
BUSINESSES THAT BUYFROM CT NOFA FARMS
19. NEW MORNINGNATURAL & ORGANIC
738 Main Street SouthMiddle Quarter MallWoodbury, CT 06798
Purveyors of natural and organicproduce, local raw milk/cheese,fresh eggs, meats/fish, delicious
take-out, bulk organic foods & eco-friendly products
FAIRFIELDCOUNTY
CERTIFIED ORGANICFARMS/PRODUCERS
20. GUY’S ECO-GARDENBay State Organic CertifiersGuy & Patricia Beardsley
276 Leavenworth RdShelton, CT 06484
203 929-3080flowers, fruit, garlic, greenhouse,herbs, salad green, transplants,
vegetablesShelton farmers market
Farm stand at farm: 7 days per week9:00 AM till dark-honor system
Organic transplant sales: mid May-June
Main season crops: mid July-midOctober—Call ahead for details
CSA-buying club: makearrangements for pickupsthroughout summer & fall
Non-certified organic sweet corn,cornstalk bundles & hay/straw(grown without herbicides and
pesticides) also available.
21. SHORTTS FARM &GARDEN CENTERBay State Organic CertifiersJim & Susannah Shortt
52-A River Side RdSandy Hook, CT 06482
203 426-9283www.shorttsfarmandgarden.com
bedding plants, eggs, flowers, fruit,greenhouse, honey, perennials,
vegetablesNew Canaan & Sandy Hook
farmers marketsFarm store at farm: Apr 1-Dec1
7 days a week 10:00 – 6:00We also offer landscaping &
hardscaping. Design & constructionservice. Trees, shrubs & flowers are
also sold at our Garden Center.
22. THENSOME FARMBay State Organic Certifiers
Otto Gravesen126 Lounsbury Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877203 743-9689 or 203 792-0898
eggs, herbs, salad greens, vegetablesBethel & Georgetown farmers
marketsFarm stand July-frost (mid Oct.) —
7 days—11:00-6:00Retail sales
Hosts: school field trips
NON-CERTIFIED FARMS23. ELYSIUM ECOFARM,
LLC *Stacy Horrigan
107 Edgelake DriveSandy Hook, CT 06482
203 [email protected], sprouts, grassesFarmers market, mail order &
wholesale salesWe do custom growing.
24. HIDDEN MEADOWFARM *
Johan van Achterberg359 Silver Hill RdEaston, CT 06612
eggs, vegetables in seasonThanksgiving turkeys & day old
“heritage turkeys”Fairfield-Greenfield Hills farmers
marketFarm stand: please call first
25. STONE’S THROWFARM, LLC *
Earle K. Finch57 Four Winds Lane
New Canaan, CT 06840203 972-7408
[email protected], fruit, garlic, herbs, salad
greens, vegetablesNew Canaan farmers market
Restaurant sales
Please support the farms and businesses that are listed and/or advertised in our Guide.
Let them know you read about them in the CT NOFA Farm, Food & Land Care Guide.
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CT NOFA ACCREDITEDLAND CARE
PROFESSIONALS26. A. SILKOWSKI
COMPANYAnton Silkowski
7 Meadow Avenue WestBronxville, NY 10708
Full service landscaping as well assnow removal. Year round contracts
availableServing Connecticut & lower NY
27. CAMILLA WORDENGARDEN DESIGN
Camilla Worden78 Deer Hill AvenueDanbury, CT 06810
camillaworden.com (in progress)Ecologically minded land care anddesign. Organic lawn treatments,
native plants & restoration.Serving CT—Fairfield & LitchfieldCounties and NY—Westchester &
Putnam counties
28. DWIGHT BROOKSHORTICULTURIST, INC.
Dwight Brooks33 Young Road
Katonah, NY 10536914 232 0714
[email protected] contractor-planting and
caring for gardens organically.Soil food web advisor using
compost tea.Serving CT—Fairfield County and
NY—Westchester County &Manhattan
29. ENVIRONMENTALLAND SOLUTIONS, LLCKate Throckmorton, Licensed
Landscape Architect8 Knight Street
Suite 203Norwalk, CT 06851
Landscape design andenvironmental planning at all
project levels with an emphasis onwetland permitting and mitigation.Serving southwestern Connecticut
30. GREEN CROSSKent Pierce
94 Taylor AvenueNorwalk, CT 06854
www.greenx.comIntelligent tree, shrub and turf careServing CT—Fairfield & Litchfield
Counties and NY—Westchester County
31. GREENWICHHORTICULTURE
GROUP, LLC.Graham F. O’Gorman51 Soundbeach Ave
Old Greenwich, CT 06870203 698-0503
Environmentally friendlylandscaping, hardscaping and water
gardens. Full organic programsavailable.
Serving CT—Fairfield County andNY—Westchester County
32. HOLMES FINEGARDENSDan Holmes
6 Farmery LaneSandy Hook, CT 06482
Professional and personallandscaping design, construction
and maintenanceServing Connecticut and
NY—Westchester County
33. J. CHRIS KENEALLYTREE REMOVAL/LANDSCAPINGRachel B. Keneally290 Silver Hill RdEaston, CT 06612
203 [email protected] work, landscape
design/renovation, propertymanagement, masonry, gravel
drives, birdscaping, diversegardening and site workServing Fairfield County
34. JEFF CORDULACKStamford Land Conservation Trust
& Audubon Greenwich117 Old Barn Road North
Stamford, CT 06905203 613-8813
[email protected]://hometown.aol.com/
jeffcordulackHabitat assessment & planningservices; specializing in native
biological diversity.Serving New England &
Metro NY area
35. KAMEN TREE & TURFCARE
Steven Kamen43 Old North Stamford Road
Stamford, CT 06905-3962203 323-0397
[email protected], shrub & lawn care: tree &
shrub pruning/removal, etc. Tree,shrub & lawn insect and disease
control. No lawn mowing. Ownersalways on the job-all possiblecredentials, experience and
insurance.Serving CT—lower FairfieldCounty and NY—northern
Westchester County
36. KATHERINE KAMENLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Katherine Kamen107 Old Kings Highway South
Darien, CT 06820203 656-1198
Professional landscape architecturaland project maintenance
supervision services.Serving CT—Fairfield County,NY—Westchester County & a
national clientele
37. LAND DESIGNSUNLIMITED, LLC
John W. Holden4 Daniels Farm Rd #314
Trumbull, CT 06611203 261-1944
Landscape design and installation,masonry services & low voltage
landscape lightingServing: Fairfield, Litchfield & New
Haven Counties
38. MARLYSE DUGUID96 Riverside Rd
Sandy Hook, CT 06482203 650-9118
39. MOSSAICSChristine Cook 37 Barrows Rd
Easton, CT 06612203 268-3218
Ecological landscape design, mossgardens, wildlife habitat restoration,
lecturerServing the Northeast
40. P. & M. LANDSCAPINGPeter Bond
P.O. Box 544Southport, CT 06890
203 [email protected] landscape services
Serving Fairfield County
41. PLANTSCAPES, INC.Michael E. Nadeau135 Flushing Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825-1416203 374-9380
[email protected] of sustainable landscapes
through applied ecology, use ofnative plants and materials and
ecological design principles.Serving CT—Fairfield, Litchfield &
New Haven Counties and NY—Westchester County
42. UCONNCOOPERATIVE
EXTENSION SERVICE:FAIRFIELD COUNTYEXTENSION OFFICE
Sandra Wilson67 Stony Hill RdBethel, CT 06801
Through UCONN CooperativeExtension Service and Master
Gardener Program—freehorticultural information and plant
and insect diagnostic services.Serving Fairfield and New Haven
Counties
Please support the farms and businesses that are listed and/or advertised in our Guide.
Let them know you read about them in the CT NOFA Farm, Food & Land Care Guide.
43. WAUBEEKANLANDSCAPING
Eric Kammer133 Carol Street
Danbury, CT 06810203 778-5226
Landscape design, installation andmaintenance, lawn mowing, Zengardens, water gardens, organiclawn care and organic property
consultation.Serving Connecticut
44. WILLIAM KENNYASSOCIATESWilliam L. Kenny217 Webb Road
Fairfield, CT 06825203 366-0588
Consulting firm providingecological science and design
services
45. WINSTON & CO., LLCDavid Winston1128 Cove Rd
Stamford, CT 06902203 348-7626
[email protected], design, specializingin natives and wetlands. Specialty
pruning and organic lawn care.Serving Darien & Rowayton
NEW HAVENCOUNTY
CERTIFIED ORGANICFARMS/PRODUCERS
46. CALABRO CHEESECORP.
Bay State Organic CertifiersFrank Angeloni580 Coe Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512203 469-1311
Cheese producerRetail & wholesale sales
NON-CERTIFIED FARMS47. MILL RIVER VALLEY
GARDENS CSA *Walter Greist
3600 Ridge RdNorth Haven, CT 06473
garlic, salad greens, sprouts,vegetables, mushrooms
CSA: June to Oct-86 sharesBamboo transplants-November;
hardy culinary varieties only
48. MOOSE HILL FARM *Becky Laughlin
44 Moose Hill RdOxford, CT 06478
eggs, flowers, salad greensShelton farmers markets
Farm stand at farm:Saturdays 9:00-12:00
49. NORTHFORDY FARM *Peter Rothenberg53 Lanes Pond Rd
Northford, CT 06472-1125203 484-9570
[email protected] plants, eggs, flowers,
garlic, greenhouse, herbs, honey, livestock, maple syrup,vegetables, wool/yarn, pickles,
jams/preserves, lambCity Seed farmers market—New
Haven: Wooster Sq., Edgewood Park & Fairhaven
farm stand at farm: Sat 9:00- 12:00 Participates in: Taste! Organic
Connecticut, CT NOFAconferences & annual meeting
Market en Plein Aire-Old Lyme
50. SALTMEADOWGARDENS *
Marleen Cenotti & Andy Wight21 Helen Rd.
Branford, CT 06405203 488-9436
[email protected], flowers, garlic, vegetables
retail & individual salesPlease call for availability
51. TWO GUYS FROMWOODBRIDGE *
Perry Hack & Moses Newman4066 Whitney AvenueHamden, CT 06518
203 [email protected],[email protected]
greenhouse, herbs, salad greens,microgreens, wheatgrass
City farmers market New Haven-Wooster Square
Farm stand coming soon.Call for details.
NOFA ACCREDITED LANDCARE PROFESSIONALS
52. AFTER HOURSGARDENING
Debra Legge41 West Street
Wallingford, CT 06492203 294-0554
[email protected] garden maintenance and
restorationServing New Haven County
53. AFTER HOURSORGANIC GARDEN CARE
Kim Bennett30 Fowler St.
New Haven, CT 06515203 387-5284
Perennial & shrub gardenmaintenance, rejuvenation and
renovationServing New Haven County andthe shoreline from Madison to
Milford
54. FOUNTAINGARDENING SERVICE
Barbara SchleinP.O. Box 3737
Woodbridge, CT 06525203 230-1080
[email protected] landscaping: design,
installation & maintenanceServing New Haven and Greater
New Haven area Milford toMadison
55. MORIARTY’S LAWNCARE, INC
Kevin MoriartyP.O. Box 452
North Branford, CT 06471203 444-2418
[email protected] lawn maintenance, spring
& fall cleanups, pruningServing: Branford, Guilford,Madison & surrounding area
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A Vegetarian Café and Coffee Housesince 1975
1000 Chapel Streetat College Street
New Haven, CT 06510203 562-3888
www.clairescornercopia.com
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We invite you to be included in next year’sGuide. Please contact CT NOFA atwww.ctnofa.org or (203) 888-5146.
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56. MOUNTAINVIEWLANDSCAPING, LLC
David Taddei858 Mountain Rd
Hamden, CT 06514203 288-6919
[email protected] services, lawn care and
small arboricultural services. Ct business reg. # B-1566 for
licenses in ornamental, turf andarboriculture
57. WEATHEREDORGANIC GARDEN
DESIGNSandra L. Weathered58 Melbourne TerraceWaterbury, CT 06704
Garden design 100% organic:containers, interiors, maintenance
N.Y.B.G trained. Small or largegardens and restorations.
Serving Greater Waterbury &Litchfield County
BUSINESSES THAT BUYFROM CT NOFA FARMS58. JORDAN CATERERS
1718 Highland AvenueCheshire, CT 06410
Event design, extraordinary cuisine,exclusive sites: yacht club, countryhomestead, museum, private estate.
“Best Caterer” five years runningConnecticut Magazine.
59. NATUREWORKSHORTICULTURAL
SERVICES LLCRte 22 518 Forrest RdNorthford, CT 06472
203 484-2748Garden center and landscapeservice. We sell and use only
organic fertilizers and pest controlproducts.
MIDDLESEXCOUNTY
CERTIFIED ORGANICFARMS/PRODUCERS
60. STAR LIGHT GARDENS *Bay State Organic Certifiers
David Zemelsky54 Fowler Ave
Durham, CT 06422860 463-0166
[email protected], vegetables, 40 varieties of
heirloom tomatoesCity Farmers Market; New Haven:
Wooster SquareFarm stand: self-serve
Wholesale & restaurant sales
61. UPPER FORTY FARM Bay State Organic Certifiers
Kathryn Caruso86 Nooks Hill Rd
Cromwell, CT 06416860 632-9029
[email protected] plants, eggs, flowers,garlic, herbs, perennials, saladgreens, transplants, vegetablesWest Hartford farmer’s market
Hosts: Tomato Taste in conjunctionwith Slow Food and Urban Oaks
NON-CERTIFIED FARMS62. FIVE ELEMENT FARM *
Vince Long143 Clark Hill Rd
East Haddam, CT 06423860 526-4040
[email protected] flowers, garlic, herbs, salad greens,
vegetables, Farm stand: June-Oct days and
hours vary (call/email for details.)
63. THE HAY HOUSE *David Brown
155 Ingham Hill RdOld Saybrook, CT 06475-1109
860 388-9587eggs, flowers, fruit, garlic, herbs,
honey, perennials, vegetables,wedding flowers
farm stand at farm: best byappointment
retail, wholesale & restaurant salesSpecialize in wedding flowers,
garden paintings, garden tours &Sunday open houses
CT NOFA ACCREDITEDLAND CARE
PROFESSIONALS64. EAST HADDAMHORTICULTURAL
SERVICES, LLCRoger McNelly
70 Clark Gates RoadMoodus, CT 06469
860 873-1128Design, installation & maintenance.
Actively aerated compost teaServing Middlesex and New
London Counties
65. THE HERB GATHERERPamela QuayleP.O. Box 307
Haddam, CT 06438860 345-2631
[email protected] and ecological gardenmaintenance and consultation.Serving the lower Connecticut
River Valley
66. TOWN AND COUNTRYNURSERIESLauren Glazier
1036 Saybrook RoadHaddam, CT 06438
Garden center & landscape servicesServing Haddam, East Haddam,
Chester, Killingworth, Middletown& Lyme
HARTFORDCOUNTY
CERTIFIED ORGANICFARMS/PRODUCERS
67. ELIZABETH’S GARDEN *Bay State Organic Certifiers
Anne PullenP.O. Box 57
West Suffield, CT 06093860 668-1401
[email protected], herbs, transplants
buying club, retail, wholesale & co-op sales
68. LAMONICA FARMBay State Organic Certifiers
Nelson LaMonica1200 Halladay AveSuffield, CT 06078
flowers, herbs, vegetables, wheatgrass
wholesale sales
69. NEW ENGLAND SEEDCOMPANY
Bay State Organic CertifiersTed Willard
3580 Main St. Building 10
Hartford, CT 06120860 724-1240
seedsretail & wholesale sales
Participates in: New EnglandGrows, Boston Flower Show &
other trade shows
70. OGRE FARM Bay State Organic Certifiers
George Hall180 Old Farms Rd
Simsbury, CT 06070860 658 9297
bedding plants, eggs, flowers, fruit,garlic, greenhouse, herbs, honey,
perennials, pork, salad greens,transplants, vegetables
West Hartford & Hartford StateHouse farmers markets
CSA: 100 shares, 22 weeks,mid-June –end of Oct -$400/share
Farm stand at farm: July-Oct—10:00-6:00 , 7 days week
Retail, wholesale, restaurant &co-op sales
*This farm has signed the Farmer’s Pledge
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71. OLD MAIDS FARM,LLC *
Bay State Organic CertifiersGeorge & Sharon Purtill
1099 Tryon StreetSouth Glastonbury, CT 06073860 659-1886 or 860 918-5442
[email protected], fruit, garlic, grains, herbs,
poultry, salad greens, seed,vegetables
turkeys for Thanksgiving by orderPortland & Mohegan Sun farmers
marketsFarm stand at farm: self-service
CSA: 60 shares full & half from Julyto frost
Retail, pick your own, wholesale,restaurant,
school/college/institutional, & co-op sales
72. TOWN FARM DAIRY *Bay State Organic Certifiers
Bill Walsh73 Wolcott Rd
Simsbury, CT 06070860 658-5362
MilkCall for hours of sale
73. URBAN OAKSORGANIC FARM, INC. *
Bay State Organic CertifiersTony Norris225 Oak St.
New Britain, CT 06051-1225860 223-6200 phone & [email protected]
flowers, garlic, greenhouse, herbs,salad greens, transplants,
vegetables.Also sell: beef, eggs, honey, pork,
and poultryFarmers market at farm:
Fri 3:00 –6:00 & Sat 10:00 -1:00 —Aug 5-Oct 29
Farm stand at farm: Fri 3:00-6:00 all year
CSA: 20 shares, mid-July to mid-Oct, call for details.
Buying club, retail, wholesale &restaurant sales
5th Annual Certified OrganicSeedling Sale every weekend inMay: Fri 3:00-6:00 & Sat 10:00-
1:00—wide range of varieties manyheirloom. Over 100 varieties of
tomatoes.Participates in: Tomato To-mah-toFest with CT Slow Foods at UpperForty Organic farm in Cromwell.
Volunteer opportunities available atfarm; volunteers receive discount at
farm stand.
NON-CERTIFIED FARMS74. BRISTOL’S FARM *Leased and operated by Wild
Carrot Farm, LLCMark Palladino
541 Albany Tpke (Rt. 44)P.O. Box 418
Canton, CT 06019860 693-8965
www.wildcarrotfarm.combedding plants, flowers, fruit,
garlic, greenhouse, herbs, honey,salad greens, sprouts, transplants,
vegetablesFarmington farmers market
Farm store at farm: open Fri toSunday- May 6-May 31—open 7days June to Oct; Mon-Fri 11:00-
6:00—Sat & Sun 10:00-5:00.Farm to school and school to farm
educational programs.Also sell; maple syrup, eggs,
jams, organic compost & organic potting soil.
In process of transitioning toOrganic farming practices. (year 2)
75. CIPAH SHAPIRO *21 Polly Dan Road
Burlington, CT 06013860 675-3619
fruit, garlic, perennials, saladgreens, vegetables
restaurant sales
76. THE GARLIC FARM *Barbara Miller & Gary Cirullo
76 Simsbury RoadWest Granby, CT 06090
flowers, garlic, herbs, vegetablesfarm stand: open mid July-Nov 1—
7days/week 10:00-7:00specialty: garlic-fresh, cured andbraids, shallots & onions. Scapesavailable in June. We also have
main season vegetables, herbs andflowers.
77. HOLCOMB FARM CSA *Sam Hammer
111 Simsbury RdWest Granby, CT 06090
flowers, fruit, garlic, herbs, saladgreens, vegetables
farmers market: Hartford-Laurel St. CSA: main season—June to Oct &winter season—Nov to Dec. Newfor 2005: CSA share delivery toWest Hartford. Full & half shares
available. We grow 35+ cropsincluding Pick-your-own cut
flowers, berriesRestaurant, wholesale sales
As a non-profit organization, wedistribute a large portion of our
harvest to social serviceorganizations in Hartford andGranby. Volunteers welcome.
78. NORTH WINDS FARM*Andrew Urbanowicz
58 South RdEnfield, CT 06082
fruit, garlic, greenhouse, saladgreens, vegetables, jamsSuffield and Rockville
farmers marketCSA: June to Oct, Prepaid
vouchers, 60% of retail value.Contact for info on openings.
Contact for mail order informationon jams & garlic
We also sell baked goods
79. ROBY’S ORGANIC *James S. Roby
1667 Orchard RdBerlin, CT 06037
flowers, fruit, garlic, salad greens,vegetables
A.S. Labieniec & City farmersmarkets: New Haven –
Edgewood ParkFarm stand: weekdays 3:00-7:00—
weekends 10:00-7:00
Please support the farms and businesses that are listed and/or advertised in our Guide.
Let them know you read about them in the CT NOFA Farm, Food & Land Care Guide.
80. SOL-E-TERRE FARM, LLC.*
Bethany and Daniel Duesing146 Hickory StreetSuffield, CT 06078
beef, eggs, flowers, fruit, garlic,pork, poultry, salad greens,
transplants, vegetablesSuffield farmers marketFarm stand, retail sales
81. UDDERLY WOOLLYACRES *
Tom & Joan Kemble581 Thompson Street
Glastonbury CT 06033-4030860 633-4503
[email protected], flowers, garlic, herbs, salad
greens, vegetablesWest end farmers market-HartfordFarm stand-anytime-honor system
Pick-your-ownBed & Breakfast—We provide freshfruit, vegetables & eggs to our B&B
customers
CT NOFA ACCREDITEDLAND CARE
PROFESSIONALS82. HARRINGTON’S
ORGANICARETodd Harrington, Kristina
MacPherson, Cari Nadeau & Dan GaylordP.O. Box 246
Bloomfield, CT 06002860 243-8733
Organic lawn, tree and shrub care,arboricultural services, lawn
renovation & replacement, composttea distribution center.
Serving northern central CT.
83. LANDMARKDISTINCTIVE OUTDOOR
ENVIRONMENTS, INC.Mark Robotham
P.O. Box 145Unionville, CT 06085
860 675-9411Landscape design/build/maintain,
landscape masonry, landscaperestoration and renovation
Serving Western Hartford County:Farmington, Avon, Simsbury,
Burlington & Canton.
84. LANDSCAPING BYGLAZIERAl Glazier
P.O.Box 333Canton, CT 06019
860 658-6361Landscape design & construction
Serving Avon, Bloomfield,Burlington, Canton, Farmington,
North Granby, West Granby,Simsbury & West Hartford
85. WALTER DEBBOLI94 Huckleberry Lane
Southington, CT 06489860 621-7504
Design, installation & maintenance.No mowing
TOLLANDCOUNTY
NON-CERTIFIED FARMS86. TOPMOST HERB
FARM *Carole Miller
244 North School RoadCoventry, CT 06238
860 [email protected], greenhouse, herbs,
perennials, transplantsCoventry farmers market
Retail at greenhouse May to Sept.Retail & wholesale sales
Host: Herb Fest Saturday June 5, 2005
Host: Taste! Organic CTSept 11, 2005
BUSINESSES THAT BUYFROM CT NOFA FARMS
87. WILLIMANTIC FOODCOOP
27 Meadow StWillimantic, CT 06226
860 456-3611www.willimanticfood.coop
[email protected] food coop, open to the
public, offeringmany organic and locally
produced items.
WINDHAMCOUNTY
CERTIFIED ORGANICFARMS/PRODUCERS88. BROWN FARM *
Bay State Organic CertifiersSarah Pappenheimer
537 Devotion RdScotland, CT 06264
860 423 [email protected] plants, eggs, fruit, garlic,
greenhouse, herbs, honey, livestock,poultry, salad greens, vegetablesyarn, fleeces, tanned skins, cord
wood, potteryWillimantic & Scotland
farmers marketsParticipate in: Taste! Organic
ConnecticutInternet sales
89. FULL MOON FARM Bay State Organic Certifiers
Rob Miller314 Station Rd
Hampton, CT 06247860 455-1196
fruit, garlic, greenhouse, honey,vegetables
Storrs farmers marketRetail sales
90. TURTLE LEDGE FARM* Bay State Organic Certifiers
Melinda Fields & Richard Bass460 Windham Rd
Hampton, CT 06247860 455-1411
[email protected], fruit, garlic, herbs, honey,
salad greens, vegetablesco-op & Internet sales
91. WAYNE’S ORGANICGARDEN *
Bay State Organic CertifiersWayne M. Hansen1080 Plainfield Pike
P.O. Box 154Oneco, CT 06373
860 564 7987garlic, greenhouse, salad greens,
transplants, vegetablesPutnam, Danielson & Old Saybrook
farmers marketsCSA: Tuesdays, 14 weeks, late Juneto late Sept, 15 shares, $280/share
retail, wholesale, restaurant &co-op sales
Participate in: Adam’s Garlic Fest,Market en Plein Air, Taste! Organic
CT, Willimantic DowntownCountry Fair, Herbfest, Stonington
Vineyard Food FestivalsSpecialties: garlic, fingerling
potatoes, shallots, celery, heirloomtomatoes
NON-CERTIFIED FARMS92. BIRD SONG FARM *
Bruce Kittredge5 Old Canterbury Road
Hampton, CT 06247860 455 0541
[email protected], garlic, honey, pumpkins,
vegetablesFarm stand: seasonal Sat. & Sun.
9:00-duskCo-op & restaurant sales
93. STILL RIVER MILL *Deirdre Bushnell & Greg Driscoll
P.O. Box 397Eastford, CT 06242
sheepWe do custom fiber processing:
sheep, alpaca, llama, goat, rabbit,pet fiber etc.
Internet, word of mouth salesParticipate in: Connecticut Sheep &
Wool Festival at Vernon/TollandAgric. Fair grounds
*This farm has signed the Farmer’s Pledge
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Special ThanksTo All the Farmers for Growing Food
With Care.
94. SUNRUN GARDENS *Al & Lynn Landry
1121 Quaddick Town Farm RoadThompson, CT 06277
flowers, herbs, honey, transplants,vegetables
Farm stand at farm: mid May toSept: daily 10:00-6:00Oct: daily 10:00-5:00Nov: daily 10:00-4:00
Thanksgiving to Christmas:Weekends 10:00-4:00
We also sell hand-woven goods, tie-dye clothing, pottery and gifts.
NEWLONDONCOUNTY
CERTIFIED ORGANICFARMS
95. AIKI FARMS –RANCHO AIKI
Bay State Organic CertifiersRobert & Dominique Burns
769 Shewville RdLedyard, CT 06339
860 334-3595 or 860 536 [email protected]
flowers, garlic, greenhouse, saladgreens, sprouts, transplants,
vegetablesStonington farmers market
Pick your own, retail, restaurantsales, chef gourmet dinners—
call for detailsOffer certification in Biointensive©
farming & USAF Aikido
96. FALLS BROOKORGANIC FARM
Bay State Organic CertifiersMichael Newburg & Amelia Hunt
116 Sterling City RoadLyme, CT 06371
flowers, garlic, herbs, honey, saladgreens, vegetables
Lyme farmers marketFarm stand: please call for hours
Retail & restaurant sales
97. FRANKLIN FARMS, INCBay State Organic Certifiers
Yong Chen931 Route 32
North Franklin, CT 06254860 642-3000
mushroomsretail, wholesale, restaurant, co-op & school/college sales
98. STARRY NIGHT FARM*Bay State Organic Certifiers
Elizabeth H. Archer368 Mistuxet Ave
Stonington, CT 06378860 535 4243
flowers, garlic, herbs, salad greens,vegetables
Stonington & Lyme farmers marketsParticipate in: Adam’s Garlic
FestivalMake Ellen’s Garlic Pesto
Restaurant sales
99. STUDIO FARMPRODUCTS
Bay State Organic CertifiersBelinda Learned & Richard &
Dorothy Wingate5 Sand Hill Rd
Voluntown, CT 06384860 599-2530
[email protected], garlic, honey, salad greens,
vegetableslow sugar & no sugar organic berry
jams— rhubarb marmalade &chutney
Stonington, Mystic &Pawcatuck/Westerly farmers markets
Farm stand: 7:00-7:00 every dayhonor system on Rte 49-call for
directions
100. WHITE GATE FARMBay State Organic Certifiers
Pauline Lord & David Harlow83 Upper Pattagansett Rd
P.O. Box 250East Lyme, CT 06333
860 739 [email protected]
eggs, flowers, garlic, greenhouse,herbs, poultry, salad greens,
vegetablesCSA: 18 weeks, June to Oct, 70
shares • Retail sales
NON-CERTIFIED FARMS101. ALICE’S
GREENHOUSE ANDGARDEN*Alice Rubin
167 Bender RdLebanon, CT 06249
bedding plants, flowers, garlic,gourds, greenhouse, herbs,
perennials, transplants, vegetables, Storrs farmers market
co-op salesSeedling sale at farm: Fri, Sat & Sun
weekend before Memorial DayParticipates in: Herb Fest
102. FOOTSTEPSFARM, LLC *
Craig & Sheryl Floyd55 Laurence Eleanor St.Stonington, CT 06378
www.footstepsfarm.combeef, eggs, honey,
pastured pork & poultryDirect sales from farm,
please call first.We are a family farm dedicated to
the old fashion way of raisinganimals in tune with nature. No
hormones, no antibiotics,rotationally grazed, pastured and
humanely treated.
103. HUNTS BROOKFARM *
Teresa Schacht108 Hunts Brook Rd
Quaker Hill, CT 06375860 443-1770
[email protected], flowers, garlic, herbs, salad
greens, vegetablesfarm stand: Thurs thru Sat
10:00-6:00 retail sales
104. SHALLOWBROOKFARM *
Alan P. Morrison1014 Exeter Road
Lebanon, CT 06249860 642-7331
[email protected], vegetables, sweet & Indian
corn, heirloom tomatoesEastern Connecticut Beekeepers
Association booth at Brooklyn Fair
105. TAR BARREL HILLFARM *
Ed & Grace White797 New London Tpke (Rt 184)
Stonington, CT 06378860 535-4657
[email protected], pork, poultry
farm stand at farm: daily 9:00-5:00year round
106.WOODBRIDGE FARM*Erin Turnbaugh
30 Woodbridge RdSalem, CT 06420
860 [email protected], eggs, livestock, poultry
sales at the farm by appointment,please call firstinternet sales
We use biodynamic methods of soiland plant nutritional enhancement
for grass-fed meats, vegetables and honey.
CT NOFA ACCREDITEDLAND CARE
PROFESSIONALS107. B & B LANDSCAPING,
LLCMark Babineau
220 Westchester RdColchester, CT 06415
860 267-1972Landscape design and installation,
hardscapes, water features,drainage, light excavation,
landscape lighting. We do not offerlawn care services/applications.
Serving Glastonbury area
108. FESTIVA GARDENSJos Konst
93 Mitchell Hill RoadLyme, CT 06371
Landscaping, field grown peonies
109. HARMONY LAWN &TREE CARE, LLC
Peter Owens705 West Road
Salem, CT 06420860 859-2013
Providing organic & integratedlawn, tree & shrub care.
Serving Eastern Connecticut
*This farm has signed the Farmer’s Pledge
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The CT NOFA farms in this directory can be found at these
TOWN LOCATION DAY/TIME
LITCHFIELD COUNTY Kent Kent Green Saturday 9-12, May-OctNew Milford Town Green Saturday 9-12, May-OctTorrington Torrington Plaza Saturday 10-1, July-Oct
FAIRFIELD COUNTY Bethel 67 Stony Hill Rd Saturday 9-1, July-OctGeorgetown Sunday 10-2Darien Parking lot behind CVS Wednesday 11-6, June-NovFairfield Greenfield Hills Saturday 1-4, July-OctGreenwich Horseneck parking lot Saturday 9:30-1, May-NovNew Canaan Chaney St Saturday 10-2, June-Nov Sandy Hook OrganicWashington Ave Tuesday 9-1, July-OctShelton Corner of Cornell & Canal Saturday 9-1, mid July-mid OctWeston School Admin. parking lot Saturday 8-11, June-Oct
NEW HAVEN COUNTY New Haven City Farmers’ MarketsWooster Sq. Chapel & Depalma Saturday 9-1 mid May-OctFair Haven Front St. & Grand Ave Thursday 3-7, early July-OctEdgewood Pk West Rock Ave & Whalley Sundays 10-2, early July-OctDowntown Temple Street Plaza Wed. 9-1:30, July or May-Oct
MIDDLESEX COUNTY Old Saybrook Cinema Plaza Wednesday 10-1, June-OctPortland 296 Main Street Saturday 9-12, June-Oct
HARTFORD COUNTY Berlin A.S. Labieniec Grain & Feed Saturday morningFarmington Lexington Garden’s Sunday 10-1 July-Sept.Hartford Laurel Street Saturday 9-1, beginning June 18Hartford State House M, W, F 10-3Hartford-West End Farmington Ave & WhitneyNew Britain Urban Oaks Fri 3-6, Sat 10-1, Aug 5-Oct 29Suffield Town Green 9-12, mid June-SeptemberRockville Rte 74 Ladd & Hall lot Sun 11-2, July & AugustWest Hartford LaSalle Road Tues & Sat 9:30-1:30, May-Oct
Thursday 12-4, May-Oct TOLLAND COUNTY Coventry Rte 44 N, River Rd Sunday 11-2, June-Oct
Storrs St Marks Episcopal Saturday 3-6, May-Nov
WINDHAM COUNTY Danielson Killingly Memorial Library Saturday 9-12, June-OctPutnam Kennedy Dr & Bridge St Thur 4-6, June-OctScotland Green Wednesday 3-6Willimantic Corner of Jackson & Union Saturday 7:30-12, June-Oct
For a list of additional farmers markets, please visit the Department of Agriculture’s website at www.state.ct.us/doag/
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Farmers MARKETS(continued)NEW LONDON COUNTY Mohegan Sun Wednesday evening
Lyme Bill Hill Rd Fri afternoon & Sat morn., June-OctMystic Old Mystic Village Thurs 2-6, June-OctPawcatuck/Westerly West Broad & Mechanic Thurs 2-6, June-OctStonington Town Fishing Pier Saturday 9-12, June-Oct
CSAs (See full farm listing or contact farm directly for additional information)CSAs (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) # =Certified Organic FarmLITCHFIELD COUNTY
CHUBBY BUNNY FARM Falls Village 860 824-4362 June-Nov#FORT HILL FARM New Milford 860 350-3158 June-OctFROSTFIRE FARM Goshen 860 491-2272 late May-NovLOCAL FARM (Milk) Cornwall Bridge 860 672-0229 year round#MAPLE VIEW FARM Harwinton 860 485-0815 June-OctRIDGWAY FARM LLC West Cornwall 860 672-0279 June-Sept#WALDINGFIELD FARM Washington 860 868-7270 late May-NovFAIRFIELD COUNTY
#GUY’S ECO-GARDEN Shelton 203 929-3080 Aug-early OctNEW HAVEN COUNTY
HIGH HILL ORCHARD Meriden 203 294-0276 Nov-FebMILL RIVER VALLEY North Haven 203 248-2096 mid June-OctHARTFORD COUNTY
HOLCOMB FARM West Granby 860 653-5554 June-OctNORTH WINDS FARM Enfield 860 749-0899 June-Oct#OGRE FARM Simsbury 860 658-9297 mid June-Oct#OLD MAIDS FARM South Glastonbury 860 659-1886 July-frost#URBAN OAKS FARM New Britain 860 223-6200 mid July-OctWINDHAM COUNTY
#WAYNE’S ORG GARDEN Oneco 860 564-7987 late June-Sept NEW LONDON COUNTY
#WHITE GATE FARM East Lyme 860 739-9585 mid June-Oct
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PRODUCT LITCHFIELD FAIRFIELD NEW HAVEN MIDDLESEXBedding plants 13 21 49 61Baked goodsBeefCatering 58Cheese/dairy 46CompostCo-opCSA 2,3,7,9,10,12,13 20 47Eggs 3,9,10,11 21,22,24, 48,49,50 61,63Farm stand 1, 3, 7, 8,13 20,22,24 48,49,51 60,62,63Farm store 21Flowers 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10,13 20,21,25 48,49,50 61,62,63Fruit 1,2,5 20,21,25 63Garden supplies 11,17,18 21 59 66Garlic 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,13 20,25 47,49,50 60,61,62,63GourdsGrainsGreenhouse 5,7 20,21 49,51Hay 5,6,13Herbs 1,2,5,6,7,9,10 20,22,25 49,51 61,62,63Honey 5 21 49 63Jams/preserves 49Lamb 9 49Land care 14,15,16,17,18 21,26,27,28,29,30,31,32, 52,53,54,55,56,57,59 64,65,66
33,34,35,36,37,38,39,4041,42,43,44,45
Livestock 12 49Livestock feed 11Maple syrup 11,13 49Microgreens 51Milk 12Mushrooms 23 47Natural Food Store 19Oils 4Perennials 10 21 61,63Pet Food 11Pickles 49PorkPoultryPotterySalad greens 2, 5, 7, 9, 10,11,13 20,22,25 47,48,51 61,62SeedSprouts 23 47Transplants 1,2 20 61Turkeys 24Vegetables 1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10,13 20,21,22,24,25 47,49,50 60,61,62,63Vinegars 4Wheatgrass 51Wool/yarn 10 49
Product Index (Please refer to individual farm listing by number)
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PRODUCT HARTFORD TOLLAND WINDHAM NEWLONDONBedding plants 70,74 88 101Baked goods 78Beef 73,80 102,106CateringCheese/dairyCompost 74Co-op 87CSA 70,71,73,77,78 91 100Eggs 70,71,73,74,80,81 88,90,92 99,100,102,103,105,106Farm stand 70,71,73,76,79,80,81 92,94 96,99,103Farm store 74Flowers 68,70,73,74,76,77,79,80,81 94 95,96,98,100,101103,108Fruit 70,71,74,75,77,78,79,80 88,89,90Garden suppliesGarlic 70,71,73,74,75,76,77, 86 88,89,90,91,92, 95,96,98,99,100,101,103
78,79,80,81Gourds 101Grains 71Greenhouse 67,70,73,74,78 86 88,89,91 95,100,101HayHerbs 67,68,70,71,73,74,76,77,81 86 88,90,94 96,98,100,101,103Honey 70,73,74 88,89,90,92,94 96,99102,104Jams/preserves 74,78 99LambLand care 82,83,84,85 107,108,109Livestock 88 106Livestock feedMaple syrup 74MicrogreensMilk 72Mushrooms 97Natural Food StoreOilsPerennials 70,75 86 101Pet FoodPicklesPork 70,73,80 102,105Poultry 71,73,80 88 100,102,105,106Pottery 88,94Salad greens 70,71,73,74,75,77,78,79,80,81 88,90,91 95,96,98,99,100,103Seed 69,71Sprouts 74 95Transplants 67,70,73,74,80 86 91,94 95,101Turkeys 71Vegetables 68,70,71,73,74,75,76,77, 88,89,90,91,92,94 95,96,98,99,100,101,103,104
78,79,80,81VinegarsWheatgrass 68Wool/yarn 88,93
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CT NOFA UPCOMING
EDUCATIONALOPPORTUNITIESFor information about all these CT NOFA events contact:
203 888-5146 • www.ctnofa.org
CT NOFA FARM TOUR: *HARTFORD COUNTY
JUNE 26, 2005
NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE*AUGUST 11-14, 2005
Hampshire College-Amherst, MAwww.nofa.org
CT NOFA ORGAINIC LAWN &TURF COURSE
AUGUST 16, 2005Manchester Community College
Manchester , CTwww.organiclandcare.net
TASTE! ORGANIC CONNECTICUT*SEPTEMBER 11, 2005
Topmost Herb Farm244 North School Road-Coventry, CT
CT NOFA ANNUAL MEETING*NOVEMBER 5, 2005
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment StationLong Hill Rd-New Haven, CT
TRANSITION TO ORGANICFARMING CONFERENCE
JANUARY 2006Valley Laboratory
Windsor, CT
5TH ANNUAL COURSE INORGANIC LAND CARE
FEBRUARY 2006FIVE DAYS
www.organiclandcare.netConnecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
New Haven, CT
CT NOFA END OF WINTER CONFERENCEMARCH 4, 2006
Windsor, CT
*This event has a farmer’s market
SPECIAL FARMER’S MARKETS
EVENTSCT NOFA farms in this Guide can be found at these great events.
3RD THURSDAY STREET FESTEVERY THIRD Thursday
MAY TO OCTOBERDowntown Willimantic
6:00 PM-8: 30 PMwww.willimanticstreetfest.com
STONINGTON VINEYARDWINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
MAY 21-22, 200584 High Street Café
Westerly, RIAdditional Festivals on
July 16-17, 2005 and October 15-16, 20051 800 421-WINE • 860 535-1222
HERBFESTJUNE 5, 2005
Topmost Herb Farm244 North School Road-Coventry, CT
860 742-8239
MARKET EN PLEIN AIREJULY 30, 2005
8:00 AM – 3:00 PMFlorence Griswold Museum-Old Lyme
860 434-5542
LONG HILL ESTATE OPEN AIRFESTIVAL
AUGUST 28, 20059:00 AM-3:00 PM
Long Hill Estate-Middletown, CT860 347-1064
TOMATO TO-MAH-TOH FESTAUGUST 21, 2005
A CELEBRATION OF HEIRLOOM TOMATOESUpper Forty Farm-Cromwell
Presented in conjunction with Slow Food & Urban OaksOrganic Farm
Registration required-contact Slow Food 860 523-0173 forinformation
ADAM’S GARLIC FESTIVALAUGUST 2005
Adam’s Garden of Eden360 North Anguilla Rd-Pawcatuck, CT
860 599-4241Call for complete information
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