Connecticut Initiative Launches Guide to Promote Local Farms and Fresh Food
A new guide titled the '2026 Guide to Farm Fresh Food in Northeastern Connecticut' has been launched by Grown ConNECTed, an initiative of UConn Extension. This 52-page guide aims to connect residents with over 175 local farms, farmstands, and 21 farmers' markets in the region. It includes a calendar of agricultural fairs, a list of farms by town, and a map of the region's farms. The guide also highlights farms participating in the SNAP program, offering pick-your-own fruits, and those that are organic or have activities for children. The guide will be available at farmers' markets, local food retailers, libraries, and social service agencies, and can be downloaded from GrownConNECTed.org. The initiative is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.