So, you might be wondering, “Where can I get local food at this time of the year?” Here are my places.
Farms
Maple Bank Farm in Roxbury, CT: Their farm stand is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 – 5:30 through Sunday, December 22, 2009.
Blue Jay Orchards in Bethel, CT is open until December 24, 2009
Holbrook Farm in Bethel, CT: Their Winter 2009/2010 Schedule begins Thursday, December 3, 2009. The Market and Bakery will be open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. As the daylight hours lengthen, their Farm Market will stay open longer.
Stuarts Family Farm in Bridgewater, CT is open year-round.
Silverman’s Farm, an orchard in Easton, CT is open year-round.
Wild Hive Farm and Micro Mill in Clinton Corners, NY: The bakery cafe is open year round. They feature wheat, oats, and corn from Lightning Tree Farm in Millbrook, NY as well as many other items from local growers. They do mail order.
Farmers Markets
The Fairfield Winter Market will re-open Saturday December 5th at the Fairfield Theatre Company (Google Map).
They will have 17-20 vendors this year and will start off in the parking lot until the roof is ready at FTC. The market is open from 10 AM until 2 PM and runs through April. Contact lisa@goatboy.us for more information.
City Seed, New Haven: The Wooster market continues through December 19. They are also having holiday markets on December 5, 12, and 19 from 9 AM to 1 PM. I’m looking for information about the winter market.
CT DOAG published a list of 2009/2010 CT winter markets.
Other Venues
New Morning Natural Foods in Woodbury, CT carries several local foods.
McEnroe Organic Farm and Market in Millerton, NY is a nice, large store with lots of local food.
Of course, if you know of additional opportunities for local food in the area, do let me know an I’ll post an update.
Adding a few more sources:
The West Hartford, CT farmers’ market goes through December-January…
And there is a new winter farmers’ market in Norwalk, CT – going from December through April! I’m particularly excied about that one, since it means I’ll be able to get produce much more easily when I am working/visiting down in Fairfield county.
It’s hard to believe its time for the winter markets already. I didn’t get a chance to say it on your last post, but WOW on that Thanksgiving meal!
MC: Thanks for the leads. They’re a bit farther than I normally drive to a market, but others will certainly appreciate knowing about them.