Connecticut Farms and Farmers Markets: Tours, Trails and Attractions

by Eric D. Lehman, Amy Nawrocki

Overview

From Salisbury to Stonington and everywhere in-between, Connecticut farms are calling you. Whether you are searching for the most authentic agricultural experiences or for the most sustainable option for the planet, whether you want to support the local economy or improve your personal connections, this book profiles the farms and farmers that will help you in your quest. Inside, you will find agritourism opportunities like local markets, festivals, pick-your-owns, museums, tree farms, fairs, and much more. You can sip wine at a hilltop farm winery or tap maple trees deep in a forest or ride with llamas on a pleasant trail. You can pick apples, shuck oysters, or just enjoy a gallon of freshly made ice cream. With this guide you will improve your relationship with the land, with your agricultural neighbors, and with your home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493065851
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	07/01/2022
Series:	Farms and Farmers Markets
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Eric D. Lehman and Amy Nawrocki have co-authored several books about Connecticut, including A History of Connecticut Food and A History of Connecticut Wine, and both write for The Wayfarer, Estuary, and Edible Nutmeg. Eric is the author or editor of 21 books of travel, fiction, and nonfiction, including New England Nature, 9 Lupine Road, and Yankee’s New England Adventures. Amy is a poet and author of ten books, including Four Blue Eggs, The Comet’s Tail: A Memoir of No Memory, and Mouthbrooders. They are married and live in Hamden, Connecticut.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements v

Introduction vii

Ten Ways to Support Connecticut Farms and Farmers viii

A Guide to Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables xii

Why Farm Education Is Important for Kids of All Ages xv

Southwest Connecticut 1

Creameries and Dairy Farms 2

Farms and Farm Stands 6

Farm Breweries and Cideries 20

Farmers Markets 21

Festivals and Fairs 28

Maple Sugarhouses and Apiaries 31

Museums and Education 32

Pick Your Own 36

Sea Farms and Aquaculture 41

Trail Rides 43

Tree Farms 45

Wineries 49

Northwest Connecticut 57

Creameries and Dairy Farms 58

Farms and Farm Stands 63

Farm Breweries and Cideries 80

Farmers Markets 83

Farm Stays 86

Festivals and Fairs 87

Maple Sugarhouses and Apiaries 91

Museums and Education 93

Pick Your Own 97

Trail Rides 102

Tree Farms 104

Wineries 107

Northeast Connecticut 113

Creameries and Dairy Farms 114

Farms and Farm Stands 116

Farmers Markets 125

Farm Stays 129

Festivals and Fairs 130

Maple Sugarhouses and Apiaries 132

Museums and Education 134

Pick Your Own 136

Trail Rides 140

Tree Farms 141

Wineries 143

Southeast Connecticut 147

Creameries and Dairy Farms 148

Farms and Farm Stands 151

Farm Breweries and Cideries 162

Farmers Markets 164

Farm Stays 168

Festivals and Fairs 169

Maple Sugarhouses and Apiaries 171

Museums and Education 172

Pick Your Own 173

Sea Farms and Aquaculture 176

Trail Rides 177

Tree Farms 178

Wineries 179

Appendix A Organizations That Support Connecticut Farming 184

Appendix B Statewide Trails 190

Index 194

About the Authors 200