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FAIRFIELDCOUNTYBEARDSLEY <strong>ORGANIC</strong> FARMGuy, Pat & Janelle & Ed Beardsley276 Leavenworth Road • Shelton, <strong>CT</strong> 06484(203) 929-3080Farm stand open mid-May – mid-Oct.Organic vegetables, herbs, bouquets, eggs & smallfruit. Call ahead to be sure we have what you want.Bakery items at Farmer’s markets or by order.Shelton & Trumbull Farmers’ Markets.ELYSIUM ECOFARM, LLCStacy L. Horrigan37 Old Redding Road • West Redding, <strong>CT</strong>(203) 904-3829e-mail: elysium_ecofarm@yahoo.comCustom sprout growing, grasses for juicing& mushroom spawnSupplier to growers. Wholesale & retail services.SHORTTS FARMJames R. Shortt52-A River Side Road • Sandy Hook, <strong>CT</strong> 06482(203) 426-9283 • fax (203) 270-9361Retail garden center; water garden installation, stonewall construction, landscaping & machine work.Vegetables, herbs, flowers & bedding plants.Non-certified eggs, honey, feed & maple syrupFarm store open April - Nov. 8-6New Canaan Farmers’ Market.WARRUPS FARMBill Hill51 John Read Road • W. Redding, <strong>CT</strong> 06896(203) 938-9403 phone/faxVegetables, salad greens, herbs, garlic, hay,flowers, peaches. Non-certifiedmaple syrup & Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas trees.Farm Stand open Tues - SundaysJuly - Oct. from 10 AM - 6:00 PMWeston Farmers MarketHARTFORDCOUNTYELIZABETH’S GARDENAnne PullenPO Box 522, Granby, <strong>CT</strong> 06035(860) 653-9073apullen@snet.netWide variety of vegetable plants& special orders upon requestHOLCOMB FARMLiz Wheeler & Seth Hanauer111 Simsbury Road • West Granby, <strong>CT</strong> 06090(860) 653-5554 • Fax (860) 296-8325Flowers, fruit, garlic, herbs, salad greens, vegetables.CSA . Farm tours, apprenticeships & workshops.HOLLIS GARDENSHoll<strong>is</strong> M. Szeps, Kerry Szeps & Frank Szeps260 France Street • Rocky Hill, <strong>CT</strong> 06067(860) 563-1817 • e-mail: hszeps@aol.comWe are a certified organic herb farm selling herbs, &non-certified vegetables & eggs to a small group ofregular customers & health food markets.LAMONICA FARMNelson LaMonica1200 Halladay Avenue • Suffield, <strong>CT</strong> 06078(860) 668-7898 • fax (860) 668-2504e-mail: nelsonlamonica@prodigy.netSweet corn, tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, beans,Vegetables, flowers, bedding plants & wheatgrass.Storrs Farmers MarketOGRE FARMGeorge L. Hall180 Old <strong>Farms</strong> Road • Simsbury, <strong>CT</strong> 06070(860) 658-9297e-mail: georgehallogre@aol.comVegetables & salad greens.CSA Tues. & Thurs. June 11 - Nov. 5Farm stand July 20 – Oct. 31Delivery to health food storesOLD MAIDS FARM, LLCGeorge M. & Sharon H. Purtill2146 Main Street • Glastonbury, <strong>CT</strong> 06033(860) 659-1886 • fax: (860) 659-8930e-mail: george.m.purtill@snet.netVegetables, garlic, grains, seed, livestock feed,blueberries, non-certified honey & compostWe welcome v<strong>is</strong>itors & educational groupsTh<strong>is</strong> fall: first certified organic corn maze.Farm stand & CSA.Hartford Regional MarketUDDERLY WOOLLY ACRESTom & Joan Kemble581 Thompson Street • Glastonbury, <strong>CT</strong> 06033(860) 633-4503 • fax: (860) 430-1067e-mail: t-jkemble@erols.comVegetables, salad greens, garlic, herbs & eggsAlso non-certified livestockAsylum Hill Farmers MarketFarm stand, pick your own berriesURBAN OAKS <strong>ORGANIC</strong> FARMTony Norr<strong>is</strong>, Mike Kandefer & Alan Robert225 Oak Street • New Britain, <strong>CT</strong> 06051(860) 223-6200 phone/faxe-mail: tonynorr<strong>is</strong>@juno.comCertified organic urban farm with wide variety ofvegetables & herbs, wholesale and retail.Farm stand open Fri. 2 PM - 6 PM; Sat. 9 AM - 1 PMLITCHFIELDCOUNTYBLOOMINGFIELDS FARMMel & Diana Br<strong>is</strong>tol9 Route 55 • Gaylordsville, <strong>CT</strong> 06755(860) 354-6951 • fax (860) 354-6951e-mail: daylily@snet.netwww.blomingfieldsfarm.comGarlic & non-certified DayliliesFarm open Fri.-Sun., 10 AM -5 PM, June - Sept.New Milford Farmers’ MarketCLARK FARMJohn D. Clark1037 Main Street (mail only), Woodbury, <strong>CT</strong> 06798Farm: Flanders Road at Flanders Nature Center(203) 263-5801 • fax: (203) 263-0096clarkfrm@snet.net: web: www.clark-farm-csa.comVegetables, garlic, herbs, seeds,transplants, flowers & bedding plants.We host children’s gardens, school gardens, FullMoon pondside teas, picnics, edible & wild plantclasses & workshops for community. CSAFarm stand Wed. 3 -7 Sat. 1:300 PM - DUSKFROSTFIRE FARMElaine C. Frost524 Beach Road • Goshen, <strong>CT</strong> 06756(860) 491-2272e-mail: ecfrost@bestweb.netVegetables, salad greens, herbs, strawberries,rhubarb, flowers, transplants & perennials.Torrington Farmers MarketMAPLE VIEW FARMMark & Carole Gauger276 Locust Road • Harwinton, <strong>CT</strong> 06791(860) 485-0815 • fax (860) 485-0052e-mail: mgauger@snet.netWe produce a large variety of small fruits andvegetables, from late May through early November.We offer full and half CSA shares.Farm Stand & Pick-Your-OwnCSA & Torrington & COAG Farmers’ MarketsRIDGWAY FARM, LLCGordon & Jayne Ridgway142 Town Street • West Cornwall, <strong>CT</strong> 06796(860) 672-0279 • fax (860) 672-0279Vegetables, salad greens, herbs, flowers, fruit,greenhouse crops & bedding plants.Also, non-certified hay, livestock & feed & eggsApprentices welcome.Farm Stand, CSA & Buying ClubKent Farmers’ MarketRIVERBANK FARMLaura McKinney & David Blynn33 River Road • Roxbury, <strong>CT</strong> 06783(860) 350-3276 (farm)e-mail: riverbankfarm@worldnet.att.netVegetables, salad greens, garlic, fruit,flowers, transplants, greenhouse crops & hay.CSA • Apprenticeships available.Greenwich, Darien, New Milford& New Canaan Farmers’ MarketSACRED <strong>ORGANIC</strong>SFLANDERS NATURE CENTER& LAND TRUSTJoshua RapportP.O. Box 624 • Bethlehem, <strong>CT</strong> 06751(203) 263-3711 • fax (203) 263-2214e-mail: sacredorganics@envirocitizen.comMany varieties of hardneck & softneck garlic & seedMail order catalogNature Center office, Woodbury, <strong>CT</strong>Mon. - Fri. 9-5SCHAGHTICOKERick Dembeck191 Northrop Street • Bridgewater, <strong>CT</strong> 06752(860) 355-8085Wide variety of certified organic vegetables,herbs & flowers. Pick your own pumpkins &corn maze in fall.We also have non-organic goat cheese & milk& free-range eggs year round.Farm Stand open daily. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMGreenwich & New Canaan Farmers MarketNew Morning Organic in WoodburySUN ONE SOLAR FARMBob Maddox104 Deerwood Drive • Bethlehem, <strong>CT</strong> 06751(203) 266-7973e-mail: GreenRob@aol.comVegetables, small fruits & non-certified dairySun One <strong>is</strong> a certified organic farm offeringlocally grown fresh strawberries, corn, potatoes,squash & small fruits. The organic operationco-ex<strong>is</strong>ts with a 100 year old non-certified dairy.Apprentices & Volunteers WelcomeSWEET PEA <strong>ORGANIC</strong>SCraig Colvin25 Cook Street • Washington Depot, <strong>CT</strong> 06794(860) 868-7404 • fax (860) 868-7036e-mail: sweetpeaorganics@ earthlink.netVegetables, salad greens, herbs, & flowers.Farm Stand, Mail Order & Farmers’ Markets inRowayton, New Canaan, & GreenwichWALDINGFIELD FARMQuincy Horan24 East Street • Washington, <strong>CT</strong> 06793(860) 868-7270 • fax (860) 868-7455e-mail: quincy.horan@snet.netVegetables & herbs for restaurants, supermarkets &gourmet stores. Also flowers & greenhouse crops.Volunteers welcome.CSA & Farm StandWeston, Kent & New Milford Farmers’ MarketsMIDDLESEXCOUNTYNEW HOPE FARMChr<strong>is</strong>topher McLean18 Town Street (Route 82) • East Haddam, <strong>CT</strong> 06423(203) 640-0342Vegetables, greens, herbs, fruit, & garlic.Non-certified eggs.CSA & Farm StandNORTH COVE <strong>ORGANIC</strong> GARDENSKathy Connolly60 North Cove Road • Old Saybrook, <strong>CT</strong> 06475(860) 388-0710 • e-mail: Kathy-Connolly @ snet.netVegetables, salad greens, herbs, garlic, fruit,flowers, bedding plants & perennials.Garden tour Sat., June 22, 10-4 as part of OldSaybrook’s “Art of the Garden Tour.” Call for info.<strong>ORGANIC</strong> HARVESTGeraldine Crue236 Mt. Parnassus Rd., East Haddam, <strong>CT</strong> 06439(860) 873-3088 • fax (860) 873-3718e-mail: organic harvests@aol.comCertified organic seedling plugs & transplants.Herbs available year-round; vegetables seasonalCertified organic wheat grass, year-round.<strong>CERTIFIED</strong><strong>ORGANIC</strong><strong>Farms</strong><strong>ORGANIC</strong> HARVESTGeraldine Cruz236 Mt. Parnassus Rd. • East Haddam, <strong>CT</strong> 06423(860) 873-3088 • fax (860) 873-3718e-mail: organic harvests@aol.comCertified organic seedling plugs & transplants.Herbs available year-round; vegetables seasonalCertified organic wheat grass, year-round.STAR LIGHT GARDENSTy & David Zemelsky54 Fowler Street • Durham, <strong>CT</strong> 06422(860) 349-8054 • e-mail springdogz@aol.comSalad greens, Asian greens & a wide variety of basil.THANKFUL FARMSLee Warren & Diana Flynn34 Schnoor Road • Killingworth, <strong>CT</strong> 06419(860) 663-3126e-mail: thankfulfarm@aol.comVegetables, salad greens, herbs, garlic, flowers & hay.Specializing in open pollinated varieties.Handcrafted breads & baked goods.Farm Stand, tours & apprenticesChester & Springfield, MA Farmers’ MarketTHE UPPER FORTYKathryn & Ben Caruso, Andy Caruso86 Nooks Hill Road • Cromwell, <strong>CT</strong> 06416(860) 632-9029e-mail: upperfortyfarm@aol.comVegetables, salad greens, herbs, garlic, flowers, fruit,eggs, bedding plants & transplants.CSA & Urban OaksWest Hartford & Darien Farmers’ MarketsNEW HAVENCOUNTYMAD MARES FARMDave Forman & Gilda Outremont329 Downs Road • Bethany, <strong>CT</strong> 06524(203) 393-9553 • fax (203) 946-8374e-mail: goutremont@snet.netAfter 11 years as a CSA, we are shifting to a smaller,more sustainable format. We’ll be offering over30 varieties of veggies, herbs and cut flowersat our weekly farm stand.Farm stand Mondays, 2-7 PM; June - OctoberGarlic Fest, Sept. 14; Pumpkin Fest, Oct. 19;Holiday Craft Sale, Dec. 7Potluck suppers periodically.Check e-mail for details or phone the farm.NORTHFORDY FARMPeter & Judith Rothenberg53 Lanes Pond Road • Northford, <strong>CT</strong> 06472(203) 484-9570 • fax (203) 245-1848e-mail: northfordy@aol.comCertified organic vegetables, flowers &herbs.Also, free-range eggs, turkey, lamb, compost& maple syrup.Available at farm (call first)Farm Stand Tues. 2-5; Sun. 9 -11Buyers’ Club & Dudley Farm Farmers’ MarketSALT MEADOW GARDENSMarleen Cenotti & Andy Wight21 Helen Rd • Branford, <strong>CT</strong> 06405(203) 488-9436e-mail: saltmeadow@earthlink.netVegetables, salad greens, raspberries & flowersHeirloom Tomatoes & 12 Garlic VarietiesFree-Range Colored Chicken & Duck Eggs.Call for AvailabilityOLD SOLAR FARMBill & Suzanne Duesing153 Bowers Hill Rd. • Oxford, <strong>CT</strong> 06478(203) 888-9280 • fax (203) 888-9280e-mail: bduesing@cs.comHerbs, garlic, flowers & vegetables, includingpotatoes, tomatoes, onions & peppersOrganic eggs, chicken & turkey.Call or v<strong>is</strong>it the Seymour Farmers’ MarketNEWLONDONCOUNTYAIKIKAI FARMSRobert & Dominique Burns769 Shewville Road • Ledyard, <strong>CT</strong> 06339phone/fax: (860) 536-6407email: aikifarms@aol.comVegetables, sprouts, salad greens, garlic, grains,flowers, greenhouse crops, transplants, herbs & hay.Restaurants, Area Markets & Pick-Your-OwnFarm Tours & WorkshopsApprentices & VolunteersALICE’S <strong>ORGANIC</strong>GARDENAlice Rubin167 Bender Road • Lebanon, <strong>CT</strong> 06249(860) 423-4906e-mail: buster stripey@snet.netVegetables, herbs, flowers, transplants,bedding plants & gourds.Farm Site by appointmentStorrs Farmers’ MarketsLIBERTY RIDGE FARMAl & Nancy Schweitzer202 Trumbull Highway • Lebanon, <strong>CT</strong> 06249(860) 423-8966e-mail: nschweitzer@earthlink.netVegetables, salad greens, herbs & hay.Non-certified honey, eggs & flowersFarm StandSTARRY NIGHT FARMElizabeth H. Archer368 M<strong>is</strong>tuxet Avenue • Stonington, <strong>CT</strong> 06378(860) 535-4243e-mail: ibbyarcher@aol.comSalad greens, garlic, vegetables, potted & cut flowersNon-certified eggs & livestock.Farm Stand & Stonington Farmers’ MarketAdam’s Garlic Fest • Pawcatuck. <strong>CT</strong>STERLING HEIGHTS FARMAlbert & Carolyn Bacdayan46 Sterling Hill Road • Lyme, <strong>CT</strong> 06371(860) 434-9292Vegetables, Potatoes & Salad GreensFarm Site Fridays, 8 AM - NOON July - Sept.Chester Farmers’ MarketSTONE’S THROW FARMTeri & Ed Natoli89 Music Vale Road • Salem, <strong>CT</strong> 06420(860) 889-3714e-mail: Tenatoli@aol.comVegetables, salad greens, herbs, garlic, flowers,perennials & transplantsNon-certified honey, eggs, & livestock.We have a wonderful 12 week CSA.Farm stand <strong>is</strong> full of flowers, vegetables & herbs.Farm stand. open Fridays & Saturdays. Call ahead.TOBACCO ROAD FARMBryan O’Hara & Anita Johnson373 Tobacco Street • Lebanon, <strong>CT</strong> 06249(860) 423-4834Vegetables, salad greens, &non-certified maple syrup.Farmers’ Markets at Storrs & Willimantic, 3 rd ThursdaysWholesale to Willimantic Food Co-opWHITE GATE FARMPauline Lord & David Harlow83 Upper Pattagansett Road • East Lyme, <strong>CT</strong> 06333(860) 739-2728 * fax (860) 739-9211e-mail: paulinelord@earthlink.netVegetables, herbs, salad greens, garlic, eggs,melons, greenhouse crops & transplantsCSA, New London Farmers MarketTOLLANDCOUNTYCrystal Lake FarmJoe Will<strong>is</strong>, Jr. & Joe Will<strong>is</strong>, Sr.Terry Streeter & Tanya Mahoney30 1/2 Burbank Road • Ellington, <strong>CT</strong> 06029(860) 870-5401 • fax (860) 870-5407e-mail: crystallakefarms@aol.comTransplants, vegetables, salad greens, herbs, flowers,bedding plants & greenhouse crops.Farm stand & Vernon Farmers MarketFarm Tours • Volunteers WelcomeWholesale, Hartford Regional MarketFOXFIRE FARMEl<strong>is</strong>a Santee & Wm Trietch85 So. Bedlam Road • Mansfield Center 06250(860) 455-0739 fax (860) 455-0739Organic Raw Milk (Jersey)Our Own Farmhouse CheeseOrganic Lamb, Beef & HayFarm Fencing SuppliesWholesale, Retail & Mail OrderStorrs Farmers’ MarketsROUND THE BEND FARMCharles & Heidi Galgowski117 Baxter Road • Storrs, <strong>CT</strong> 06268(860) 429-7094Vegetables & HerbsWholesaleTOPMOST HERB FARMCarole Miller244 North School Road • Coventry, <strong>CT</strong> 06238(860) 742-8239 • fax (860) 742-2226e-mail:: topmost@worldnet.att.netMedicinal Herbs Available Fresh or Dried.Culinary Herbs in Season.Herbs,, heirloom flowers, annual & perennialsBrandywine tomatoes from the greenhouseGreenhouse open April 15 - Nov. 15, afternoons &weekends. www.topmostherbfarm.comWINDHAMCOUNTYANDERSON <strong>ORGANIC</strong>SRuss Anderson369 Pomfret Road • Brooklyn, <strong>CT</strong> 06234(860) 774-8856 • phone/faxe-mail: andersonorganics.com75 varieties of medicinal & culinary herb plants,along with heirloom & gourmet vegetable plants.Farm stand open Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 - 5BROWN FARMSarah A. Pappenheimer & Arthur SteeleP.O. 169, 537 Devotion Road • Scotland, <strong>CT</strong> 06264(860) 423-0533Certified eggs, fruit, garlic, greens & vegetables.Certified poultry, livestock, & goat meat.Farm StandWillimantic Farmers’ MarketEDDY PRAYRESERVOIR FARMAl Leonard148 Quinns Road, Box 302 • East Killingly, <strong>CT</strong> 06243(860) 774-5664, phone/faxaonemansub@hotmail.comNative Cranberries.WebsiteFULL MOON FARMRob Miller & Ann Withey314 Station Road • Hampton, <strong>CT</strong> 06247We sell a variety of small fruits & vegetables.Willimantic Food Co-op & Storrs Farmers’ MarketsHIGHLAND THISTLE FARM, LLC.Don & Den<strong>is</strong>e Henry277 N. Society Road • Canterbury, <strong>CT</strong> 06331(860) 546-3960e-mail: dhenry06@snet.netVegetables, salad greens, herbs, garlic, greenhousecrops, poultry & livestock feed. Also non certifiedpoultry, pork, beef, eggs fruit & hay.Farm Stand & Pick-Your-Own.Groton, Mystic, & Stonington Farmers’ MarketsCall for information on Super CSA.TURTLE LEDGE FARMMelinda Fields & Richard Bass460 Windham Road • Hampton, <strong>CT</strong> 06247(860) 455-1411e-mail: turtleledge@earthlink.netVegetables, salad greens, herbs, flowers & garlic.Small & bio-intensive, with emphas<strong>is</strong> on variety &traditionally southern crops. Vegetables in season.Surplus only by arrangement.Call for information & availability.WAYNE’S <strong>ORGANIC</strong> GARDENWayne M. & Marilyn Hansen1080 Plainfield Pk. (Rt 14A),Box 154, Oneco, <strong>CT</strong> 06373(860) 564-7987Certified organic since 1989.Vegetables, garlic & eggsGreenhouse Crops & TransplantsGarlic, fingerling potatoes & heirloom tomatoesCSA & Buying ClubPutnam & Danielson Farmer’s MarketsAdam’s Garlic Fest • Taste Organic ConnecticutMEMBERSHIPBENEFITSWhen you join Connecticut <strong>NOFA</strong>, you willbecome part of a growing movement torevitalize and strengthen organic agriculturein the state of Connecticut. You will meet anetwork of people active and knowledgeablein farming, gardening, agricultural leg<strong>is</strong>lation,and education. You will have the opportunityto learn and to contribute your talents.AS A MEMBERYOU WILL RECEIVE:• GLEANINGS, a quarterly publicationfull of Connecticut organic agriculturenews and coming events, regional <strong>NOFA</strong>activities, educational programs andpractical knowledge.• The Natural Farmer, publ<strong>is</strong>hed four timesper year, containing news and features onorganic agriculture throughout the sevenstates which make up <strong>NOFA</strong>.Join today!• Reduced adm<strong>is</strong>sion to Connecticut <strong>NOFA</strong>events and the Annual <strong>NOFA</strong> SummerConference.• The Annual Directory of Certified Organic<strong>Farms</strong> in Connecticut.• A statewide and regional voice for yourorganic values.MEMBERSHIPAPPLICATIONNAME ———————————————ADDRESS ——————————————————————————————ZIP———————————————PHONE (———————————————)(———————————————)EMAIL——————————————— Regular Membership $35 Business or Institutional $75 Supporting $150 Three year $100 Student $25Institution: __________________ Donation to ass<strong>is</strong>tlow-income members $5 Additional Contribution $ ———Any person for whom the cost of membership<strong>is</strong> a hardship can apply for a scholarship.Interest Survey1. I am a: gardener farmer business business concerned citizen educator landcare professional other __________________________2. I’d like to participate in: Certification Conferences/Education Publications Leg<strong>is</strong>lative Publicity/Membership Community Supported AgriculturePlease mail to:Box 386, Northford, <strong>CT</strong> 06472-0386(203) 484-2445http://ctnofa.org


Join us today!YOU CAN HELPThe time has come for concernedfarmers, gardeners and consumers toground their ideal<strong>is</strong>m and activelyparticipate in the growth of organicagriculture in Connecticut.THE CONNE<strong>CT</strong>ICUT <strong>NOFA</strong>BOARD OF DIRE<strong>CT</strong>ORS <strong>is</strong> athirteen member group which meetsmonthly to conduct business of theorganization. Connecticut <strong>NOFA</strong>members are always welcome to attendthe meetings.COMMUNITY SUPPORTEDAGRICULTURE (CSA)Connecticut <strong>NOFA</strong> members arepioneers in th<strong>is</strong> exciting new way ofconnecting growers and consumers inConnecticut. Consumers contract witha farmer for a share in a season’s harvestof organically grown produce.OUTREACHConnecticut <strong>NOFA</strong> publicizes the workof <strong>NOFA</strong>, the produce of its members’farms, and the successes of organicagriculture through the media, exhibitsand several publications.The Northeast Organic Farming Association <strong>is</strong> an independent non-profit organization dedicated to strengtheningthe practices of ecologically sound farming and gardening, and to the development of local sustainable agriculture.Our efforts help consumers have increased access to safe and healthy food. Connecticut <strong>NOFA</strong> <strong>is</strong> one of sevenstate chapters that also include Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey.<strong>CERTIFIED</strong><strong>ORGANIC</strong><strong>Farms</strong>DIRE<strong>CT</strong>ORY<strong>is</strong> intended to ass<strong>is</strong>t those who areinterested in purchasing Connecticutcertified organic products.The Connecticut <strong>NOFA</strong> CertificationProgram identifies farms that subscribeto the standards for organic productionestabl<strong>is</strong>hed by Connecticut <strong>NOFA</strong> inconcert with other northeastern states.Certified farms submit an affidavit detailingits farming practices and the h<strong>is</strong>tory of thefarm, and areinspected annually.Connecticut <strong>NOFA</strong> organic certification <strong>is</strong>valid only through October 2002, due to legalchanges brought by the implementation of theNational Organic Program. Please contact thegrowers directly for information aboutcertification after October 2002.The 52 farms in th<strong>is</strong> directory havebeen certified by the Northeast OrganicFarming Association of Connecticut. Formore information about the CertificationProgram and the production standards,contact the Certification ProgramAdmin<strong>is</strong>trator at 860-870-6935.CONNE<strong>CT</strong>ICUTGROWNTo demonstrate through pilot projects the feasibilityand benefits of restoring Connecticut agriculture.To establ<strong>is</strong>h and maintain standards oforganic production, and to certify compliancewith these standards, andTo promote the growth of local, cooperative farmorganizations which emphasize organic andsustainable agricultural principles,To provide education and informational servicespertaining to the natural husbandry of the earththat <strong>is</strong> permanent, renewable and sustainable;To provide marketing and agricultural buyingservices for the growers of Connecticut;To educate its membership and the people ofConnecticut as to the benefits of organic, ecologicalagriculture, including the implications relating tothe health of all life on the earth;Non-Profit OrgU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT NO. 4NORTHFORD, <strong>CT</strong>Statement of PurposeBox 386, Northford, <strong>CT</strong>06472-0386(203) 484-2445http://ct.nofa.orgLEGISLATIONConnecticut <strong>NOFA</strong> monitors leg<strong>is</strong>lationat the state and national level, actingwhen necessary to further local organicfood production.EDUCATIONConnecticut <strong>NOFA</strong> organizes farm tours,and presents workshops and conferenceson organic farming and gardening.CERTIFICATIONConnecticut <strong>NOFA</strong>’s “CertifiedOrganically Grown” program setsstandards, inspects farms, and providesa seal for produce grown organically.• An abundant supply of organicallygrown food for Connecticut citizens.• Preservation of ex<strong>is</strong>ting farmlandin the state.• A clean, safe, healthy environmentto pass on to future generations.• The growth of organic foodproduction in Connecticut, resulting inlocal, sustainable agricultural systems.CONNE<strong>CT</strong>ICUT <strong>NOFA</strong>IS WORKING TOWARD:<strong>CERTIFIED</strong><strong>ORGANIC</strong><strong>Farms</strong>2002Salad Greens at Riverbank FarmFarmersMARKETS<strong>NOFA</strong>/Connecticut Farmers can be found at these markets:FAIRFIELD COUNTYDARIEN FARMERS’ MARKETParking Lot Behind CVSWednesdays, 12 NOON - 6:00 PMJune 19 thru November 20GREENWICH FARMERS’ MARKETHorse Neck Parking LotAcross from Boy’s ClubSaturdays, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PMMay 18 thru November 16NEW CANAAN FARMERS’ MARKETCenter School Parking LotSouth Avenue & Maple StreetSaturdays, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMJune 15 thru November 16SHELTON FARMERS’ MARKETCorner of Cornell & Canal StreetsSaturdays, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PMJuly 13 thru OctoberTRUMBULL FARMERS’ MARKETLong Hill GreenNorth Main StreetThursdays, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMJune 6 thru OctoberWESTON FARMERS’ MARKETRoute 57/High Acres RoadSaturdays, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AMJune 1 thru October 6HARTFORD COUNTYHARTFORD ASYLUM HILLFARMERS’ MARKETAsylum Hill Congregational ChurchWednesdays, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMJuly 10 thru OctoberNEW BRITAIN/URBAN OAKS FARMERS’ MARKET225 Oak Street, New BritainFridays, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMSaturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMMay 11 thru OctoberWEST HARTFORD FARMERS’ MARKETLaSalle Road Public ParkingTuesdays & Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PMThursdays, 12:00 NOON - 4:00 PMMay 2 thru OctoberLITCHFIELD COUNTYKENT FARMERS’ MARKETKent GreenSaturdays, 9:00 AM - 12 NOONMay 11 thru OctoberNEW MILFORD FARMERS’ MARKETOld Railroad StationCorner of Bridge and Rail StreetsSaturdays, 9:00 AM - 12 NOONMay 18 thru OctoberTHOMASTON FARMERS’ MARKETTown Green, Main StreetThursdays, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMJuly 11 thru OctoberTORRINGTON FARMERS’ MARKETTorrington Plaza (across from the Green)Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMSaturdays, 10 AM - 1 PMJune 15 thru October (Saturday only)July 9 thru October (Tuesday)MIDDLESEX COUNTYCHESTER FARMERS' MARKETDowntown CenterSaturdays, 8:30 AM - 12:00 NOONMay 25 thru OctoberNEW HAVEN COUNTYDUDLEY FARMERS’ MARKET2351 Durham Road, GuilfordSaturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 NOONJune 1 thru OctoberSEYMOUR FARMERS’ MARKETOld Seymour Middle SchoolPine StreetTuesdays, 1:30 PM - 6:00 PMMay 14 thru OctoberNEW LONDON COUNTYGROTON FARMERS’ MARKETGroton Shopping Plaza(Next to Post Office), Route 1Wednesdays, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMJune 12 thru OctoberMYSTIC FARMERS’ MARKETSandy Hollow Garden CenterRoute 1, (across from A&P)Thursdays, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMJune 13 thru OctoberNEW LONDON FARMERS’ MARKETMunicipal Parking Lot,Corner of O’Neil Drive & PearlTuesdays & Fridays, 12:00 NOON - 6:00 PMJune 28 thru November 1STONINGTON FARMERS’ MARKETTown F<strong>is</strong>hing Fleet PierSaturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 NOONJune 8 thru October 12Special thanks to <strong>NOFA</strong> Member Marleen Cenotti’s business, The Advocate Press, for donating design, typesetting & layout of th<strong>is</strong> Directory.TOLLAND COUNTYSTAFFORD SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKETMocko’s Lot, Junction Rts. 32 & 190(Across from Getty Station)Thursdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMJune 20 thru OctoberSTORRS FARMERS’ MARKETSt. Mark’s Ep<strong>is</strong>copal Chapel42 North Eagleville RoadSaturdays, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMMay 4 thru November 16TRI-TOWN FARMERS’ MARKETTolland Agricultural CenterRoute 30, VernonWednesdays, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMJuly 3 thru OctoberWINDHAM COUNTYDANIELSON FARMERS’ MARKETKillingly Memorial Library25 Westcott RoadSaturdays, 9:00 AM - 12 NOONWednesdays, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMJune 15 thru October (Saturdays)June 19 thru October (Wednesdays)PUTNAM FARMERS’ MARKETKennedy Drive & Bridge StreetMondays & Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMJune 13 thru OctoberWILLIMANTIC FARMERS’ MARKETCorner of Jackson & Union StreetsTuesdays, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PMSaturdays, 7:30 AM - 12:00 NOONJune 15 thru OctoberFOR YOUR INFORMATIONCONNE<strong>CT</strong>ICUT DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE765 Asylum Street, Hartford 06105(860) 713-2503www.state.ct.us/doag/MISCELLANEOUS MARKETSADAM’S GARLIC FESTAdam’s Garden of Eden360 North Anguilla RoadPawcatuck, <strong>CT</strong>August 17 - 18860-599-4241TASTE <strong>ORGANIC</strong> CONNE<strong>CT</strong>ICUT!Topmost Herb Farm244 North School RoadCoventry, <strong>CT</strong>September 8, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM203-484-24453RD THURSDAY STREET FESTDowntown WillimanticEvery third ThursdayMay – October6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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