With spring turning into summer, It's time to embrace the freshness of the season by eating local. From pick-your-own farms where you can create unforgettable memories (and great photos!) with your little ones, to CSAs offering a bounty of seasonal delights and local farmers markets ... there are plenty of ways to eat fresh!
By choosing locally grown produce, you're not only treating your taste buds, but also supporting sustainable agriculture and the hardworking farmers in the area.
Discover where you can find locally grown fruits, vegetables, and more to bring home to your family:
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Pick-Your-Own (PYO) Farms
It's a hands-on adventure at these PYO farms where you can enjoy the experience of picking your own fruits and vegetables straight from the fields. Here are some top picks.
46 Bailey Rd Enfield, CT 06082
https://www.easypickinsorchard.com/pick-your-own
1911 Poquonock Ave Windsor, CT 06095
https://www.brownsharvest.com/pick-your-own
36 North Water St East Windsor, CT 06088
Barber Hill Rd, Broad Brook, CT 06016
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Local CSAs
Support local farmers and enjoy a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce by joining a CSA. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Here are some options to consider:
Bordua Farms LLC, South Windsor
1536 Main Street South Windsor 06074
(860)930-6406
Full Shares for $435
Pickup - South Windsor, CT
http://borduafarms.com/csa - To sign up online, or print and mail an application.
740 Prospect Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 653-4578
Early Sign-Up Discount: Yes
Half Shares Offered: Yes
Season Shares Available: Summer Fall
Organic Certified: No
111 Simsbury Road West Granby, CT 06090
(860)-653-5554
Early Sign-up Discounts: Yes
Half Shares Offered: Yes
Season Shares Available: Spring Summer Fall Winter
Organic Certified: No
46 Bailey Road Enfield, CT 06082
(860)763-3276
farmerb@easypickinsorchard.com
Early Sign-up Discounts: No
Half Shares Offered: Yes
Season Shares Available: Summer
Organic Certified: No
336 Mansfield City RoadMansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 373-6324
Early Sign-up Discounts:No
Half Shares Offered: Yes
Seasons Shares Offered: Summer Fall Winter
Organic Certified: No
5 Michalec Road Stafford Springs, CT 06076
FAX: 860-684-6363
Early Sign-up Discounts: Yes
Half Shares Offered: Yes
Season Shares Available: Summer Fall
Organic Certified: No
Oxen Hill Farm
(860) 214-5104
Website: http://www.oxenhillfarm.com/how-does-it-work-at-oxen-hill-farm
CSA sign up: https://www.harvie.farm/signup/oxen-hill-farm
Summer CSA begins in late June
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Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are a great place to spend a {morning/evening, as relevant} browsing fresh produce, locally-produced artisanal goods, and much more. Here's where to find farmer's markets.
72 Maple St Ellington, CT 06029
Details: Saturday‘s 9am-12pm
9 Chestnut Hill Rd (Route 190), Stafford Springs CT 06076
Details: Saturday’s 9am-12pm
820 Enfield St Enfield, CT 06082
Opening Day June 2nd 9am-2pm
2299 South St Coventry, CT 06238
Opening Day June 2nd 10am-1pm
