This farmstand has the best produce in Connecticut, in my opinion…read more In fall of 2024, my husband and I made it a habit to visit a different farmstand every weekend to support our local farmers. Of all the sites we visited, this was the stand out. The fruits and vegetables are incredible... literally picture-perfect and bursting with flavor. In addition, the stand has lots of homemade products like mango salsa, horseradish mustard, and the like. These specialty items are delicious! Oh, and don't forget to pick up some of their homemade preserves. My husband and I practically overdosed on peach preserves! There is a beautiful outdoor area where kids can play, which also makes the stand a nice destination for families. Last but not least, the staff that works here is so friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with them.

What a great farm!! I found out about Hindinger Farms from Instagram. A food truck called Bubba's…read moreBrunch was going to be selling brunch of the food truck at the farm. You can read my review of Bubba's Brunch food truck in my review section because the food was delicious. Hindinger Farm sells fresh vegetables, fruits, jams, and other items for children, and it has a beautiful backdrop. One side of the farm overlooks the other side of the farm and the other side of the farmi overlooks this beautiful backdrop of nature on the farm. Hindubger Farms puts on live shows, and you can go shopping. There is also a playground for the kids to play. The playground is fenced in with a picnic area so parents can enjoy their food without worrying about their children's safety. You can always check their website for events, shopping, and find out which food truck will be at the farm that day. The customer service was great, and I will definitely be back.

We have been members of golden earthworm organic farm CSA for over 10 years now. The vegetables are…read moreamazing. We look forward to the beginning of each season. They moved their farming operation to Vermont in 2023 and the 2024 CSA bounty was even more impressive. We love this CSA and the farmers!!

Great produce! You receive more than you will ever expect. The variety of produce is seasonal and…read morefresh picked and packaged the night before. I was very, very satisfied with my decision in choosing Golden Earthworm.

A truly special opportunity for Long Islanders to eat locally…read more Quail Hill Farm is a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm, where members join like shareholders, and supporting the farm, the farmers, and the organization throughout the season and in turn receive the farm's produce like one of the family. One of the most unique parts of being a member of Quail HIll Farm, is that members harvest their shares each week together. Twice a week throughout growing season over 200 member families descend on the fields with maps and lists of what is available, to harvest their carrots, lettuce, herbs, and fruits. The community connection this gathering creates, and the connection members enjoy to the food and the land are the priceless bonuses added on to your ample basket of utterly outstanding produce. Grown beyond-organically, and sustainably. Picked by your hands. Magic. The farm is an over 20 year old project of farm director, Scott Chaskey, and the Peconic Land Trust, an organization whose mission is to preserve Long Island's agricultural and open space. The farm also supports a thriving apprenticeship program. Members, through their participation, are supporting the next generation of sustainable farmers. A very well run and established organization. I look forward each season to the newsletters and recipe suggestions, the community, and the incredible produce from this farm.

I cannot say enough great things about Allyson and Full Heart Farm. The food is of exceptional…read morequality, and it is the most affordable way that I know of to get the pasture raised, organic chicken, pork and produce I am looking for. It also helps me plan my weekly meals to have specific things coming from my farm share that I know about ahead of time. The weekly newsletters are always helpful, interesting and fun to read. The fact that the farm is so close to me is great too - it's convenient and I like supporting local small businesses. My toddler loves coming with me to pick up our share too, to see the animals and play with little farmer Henry!

What a wonderful farm! When we arrived, we were immediately greeted and had a friendly discussion…read morewith the employees about the proper way to harvest the tulips we had come to pick. Then we walked down to the lovely tulip field to pick our own tulips. While there are only about 6 rows of tulips, they are absolutely gorgeous. You're also allowed to pick the bulbs and bring them home with you, so I can't wait to try growing my own next year. It's a great way to spent an hour or so picking your own flowers and supporting a local business. I'll def have to come back for if they do other food picking later on in the year!

For several years I have been trying to convience Mark to get on board with joining a Connecticut…read moreFarm that participates in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) without much luck. However, the stars finally aligned this summer after he finally realized two things 1) We eat a ton (not literally...ok maybe literally) of vegetables year round and 2) He saw the diversity of produce one of his co workers' received each week from a CSA at Bishop's Farm last year. CSA programs provide a great opportunity that links the farmer directly to the consumer It's a great way to cut out the middleman, develop a relationship with a local farm and get weekly or or twice monthly fresh produce during the spring and summer growing season. Over the winter we signed up and paid a membership fee to buy "shares" for the spring and summer growing season. These membership fees do vary by farm and depends on things like production costs, what produce you receive, and growing season. Beckett Farm had the option of an early Summer Share and a Regular Summer Share. The early Summer Share ran from May to the end of June. Pick up throughout the entire season was on Mondays from 4-7pm. If they had "left over or extra" we had the option to purchase additional items. From the first week we knew that we had made the right decision - fresh asparagus, lettuce, radishes and beets were filled our first box along with lemon basil - a new to me herb. The difference between fresh picked asparagus cooked on the grill and what you find in the grocery store is like night and day. During the summer we opted for the Summer Share where received a box of produce every other week. We chose this option instead of the weekly share since it is just Mark and I we were not sure 1) how much produce we would get each week and 2) how much of the food that we received we would actually eat and how much would go to waste. I am happy to report that only about 5% or less went to "waste". The rest was happily eaten and some itemzs (like the snap peas and green beans) have been frozen for winter use. The produce varied from week to week depending on what was ripe and ready to be harvested. Some weeks we had a variety of different fruits and vegetables and other weeks we had a lot of the same thing. This was trulely an adventure and definately got Mark and I out of our comfort zone. It forced us to try things (like mustard greens and japanese eggplant) that we would probably not bought on our own. That's one of the beauties of Becktt Farm and CSA program in general - the ability to get fresh fruits and vegetables and a chance to expand your culinary horizons. I also loved the fact that I received an email each Monday before our pick up to let us know what would be in our shares. I can honestly say this was an awesome experience for Mark and I and we can't wait until 2013 to sign up again!

This summer, I signed up for the CSA from Natural Earth Farms. They are certified organic. I have…read morebeen so extremely happy with what we've been receiving, both quantity and exceptional quality. Every week I leave with way more than I expected to get. The owners are both very friendly, and their farm stand in Manorville (where my pick-up location is) is easy to get to and convenient. Highlights this summer have been red and golden beets, many varieties of greens, zucchini, kohlrabi, beans, onions, herbs, the list could go on and on. Each week they send an email with what the harvest is and also helpful tips and recipes. I am so glad I chose to be a part of this, and plan to continue to be a part of their CSA for a long time!

If I could give WGF another half star, I would. The produce is beautiful and perfect and…read moredelicious. But oh, the prices! As far as I know, it is not certified organic, but the prices are higher than organic at stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. A very small cabbage was over $4. A bunch of radishes was $5.50. A 10-oz tomato was $3.99. The prepared foods are equally pricy, and vary widely in quality. A small tub of their "schmear", a mix of dairy and scallions that I add to potato salad dressing (it works well) is $8.50. A very small (for 2) peach galette was $8.95, but delicious and perfectly baked. A berry scone ($4.50) was a heavy lump of underbaked dough, a huge difference from the light, flaky, golden scones I get from Dagmar's in Old Saybrook. A ginger-pecan scone was better. A raspberry thumbprint "cookie" fell into pieces when I placed it in my pastry box ($4.95) -- it tasted good, but the texture was more like a lump of cold oatmeal. A single slice of house pizza ($7) made me sad -- the concept was good, but the broccoli was burnt and chewy. Most of their baked goods are too heavy and underbaked. The staff is friendly, warm, and welcoming, as well they ought to be. The parking is hideous -- cramped and inadequate, with no handicapped that I could see. The actual farmstand building is small, hot, and crowded at peak times. To sum up: I think most people assume the produce is organic, but there are no signs to that effect. The refrigerated prepared foods are generally tasty. The baked goods are a crapshoot, and at the prices, it's not worth the risk of their not being worth the money.

We have visited this farm for organic produce previously and were very happy with the quality and…read moreselection. Recently we attended a flower arranging class and had a wonderful time. We were able to cut our own flowers fresh and they also had some already cut for us. They described options for greenery, how to cut certain flowers and just let us loose to pick and start arranging. We also had delicious morning glory muffins and coffee while we worked. We appreciated that assistance was available as needed but the class was not too instructional. Overall it was a really fun experience. Hopefully I'll be in town at a time we can take advantage of a farm dinner. Loved learning about the many options for outings at this beautiful farm for activities and appreciated they have opened up the property for activities.

We loved our CSA last year and can't wait to see what we will get this year. We received a loaded…read morebox of all sorts of vegetables and some herbs, many of which we would not have access to at our local store. Everything was fresh and delicious. My kids ate the tomatoes like candy, they were so yummy! I heard this year, they will have a pick your own field.I am looking forward to this, because my picky eaters try many more foods when they see where they come from and get to be part of the process. Excited to see what this year will bring in my CSA boxes and looking forward to purchasing the farm fresh eggs again!

Good stuff,fresh,tasty,healthy, let's support sustainable farmers,their livelyhood depends on…read moreit,strive to eat healthy.

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Green Village Initiative (GVI) is a volunteer-based grass roots 501(c)(3) organization established…read morein Fall 2008 to support citizens passionate about making environmental and community change through local action. GVI's mission is to make our entire region a model of what is possible -- so that they may encourage global systematic change. Their focus is sustainability and community-building through regionalization, local food production, water/power/garbage efficiencies, and education. They focus on tangible projects with the highest chance of success in order to make the most immediate contribution to the whole. In short, it's CSA that started as an organic demonstration farm that is open to the public in many regards.

A big kudos goes to the Medlyn family for not selling out to big development and being one of the…read morefew CT family farms to actually exist very close to the shoreline. Because I can tell you that their expansive land sitting next to the beautiful Route 146 has been the bullseye of many local developers' target for many years now. By the way, their land actually stretches much further to the north than what you actually see on Route 146. Check out the trails on the Pinchot Preserve to see some really interesting and cool terrain. Medlyn sells mostly sell eggs, tomatoes, firewood, and a few other farm produce items. Their eggs are produced from their very own chickens and cost approximately $3 for a dozen. Their roadside food stand is usually open during the summer months and closed during the winter months.

Medlyn is an old school farmer who sells the freshest from the field fruit and veggies and eggs…read more You won't find better anywhere around. Don't miss native strawberries, squash blossoms, tomatoes, corn and duck eggs too!