Looking for a farm or ranch for fresh meat, milk or eggs in Hartford and Surrounding Connecticut? Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Hartford and Surrounding Connecticut, sorted by county. Some are organic ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!
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Updates for December 2024
Higher costs of production due to higher fuel and fertilizer costs is driving some meat producers out of business.
Local meat, milk and eggs ranches and farms, by county
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Hartford County
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Sub Edge Farm - Chicken (free range), Turkey, Beef,
Pork, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% Grass fed
(includes finishing), Farm dinners, Eggs, sausage, Bacon (pork),
Farm market with fruits and vegetables
199 Town Farm Rd, Farmington, Connecticut, CT 06032. Email: hello@subedgefarm.com. Open: Seasonal farm shop (usually spring to fall), open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard . Sub Edge Farm offers humanely raise heritage breed pigs, pasture raised broilers, layer hens and 100% grass-fed beef (from their website). Sometimes they have their own honey for sale. They are relatively small and have limited quantities so it's best to email ahead of time. They also offer 100 shares of spring - fall CSA of various sizes for small, med or large families. Egg shares as well as a beer, bread and cheese option can be added to the farm CSA. Winter CSAs avail Dec - Feb. They host farm dinners. They also have classes (such as how to grow your own mushrooms) as well as educational programs/tours for children (like learning about the animals and pollinators). In their farm shop along with the produce and some meats you might also find their own honey and eggs. They also have maple syrup, milk, bread, cheese, kimchee from other local farms/vendors.They are small and family run (mom can often be found in the farm shop with her baby behind the counter) and don't have a business phone in the shop so you'll have to email them, and they will get back to you soon as promised. They are also NOFA New York Certified Organic, LLC. You can also order some meats online and arrange for pick up. I have seen the chickens in an outdoor pen with room to roam, but I'm not sure if this meets the criteria for 'free range,' if there is a criteria at all! And I don't know if their honey is produced on site. If you email them, they will be happy to give you more info. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: June 13, 2018, Suggested by a visitor)
Tolland County
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Burke Ridge Farms - Beef, USDA
Natural, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% grass
and/or grain fed, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions,
Restrooms, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School
tours, children welcome, handicap accessible, gift shop, snacks
and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm
animals, birthday parties, school tours
95 Wapping Wood Road, Ellington, CT 06029. Phone: 860-896-0888. Alternate Phone: 860-875-0280. Fax: 860-870-9526. Email: Burkeridge354@comcast.net. Open: Sunday to Sunday 10:00am to 6:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Open Mid April to October 31. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Garden Center, plants, hanging baskets, Ice Cream Stand, Gift shop and petting zoo. -
myFarmstand.com - Chicken (free range), No hormones
used, 100% Corn fed, 100% Grain fed, 100% Grass fed (includes
finishing), 100% grass and/or grain fed, Eggs (organic, free
range, vegetarian fed), Eggs (free range, vegetarian fed), Eggs
(free range), Eggs, Brown eggs, Within an easy drive to an
Interstate road, children welcome, Fresh eggs
31 Frog Hollow Rd, Ellington, CT 06029. Phone: 860-836-5272. Email: jon.moser@myfarmstand.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Twitter page. -
Scantic Valley Farm - Beef, Pork, Lunches offered,
snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Eggs, sausage, Bacon
(pork), Farm market with fruits and vegetables, Snack bar,
Restrooms, children welcome, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm,
Fresh eggs, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties
327 9th District Rd, Somers, CT 06071. Phone: 1 860 749 3286. Email: scanticvalley@cox.net. Open: HOURS Saturdays and Sundays Only 11 - Dusk Columbus Day, Monday October 9 Thursday, 2017… 11 am to Dusk Please note; *Last tickets sold about 5:15pm so that there is plenty of time to hike the Maze and enjoy the activities! *No Dogs Allowed (Service Dogs only). Directions: Route 91 to Exit 47E (onto Route 190east) Continue 7 miles on 190 Turn right onto Ninth District Rd Farm is located two miles down Ninth District Look for our signs! 7 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 13, 2017)