Additional Resources

• CT Department of Agriculture
• CT Crop Calendar
• Glastonbury Right to Farm Ordinance - effective August 2023

CSA = Community Supported Agriculture

Glastonbury Farmers Market

Glastonbury Farmers Market – The Glastonbury Farmers Market is typically open on Tuesday evenings from June through September. They offer fresh local produce, eggs, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, canned goods, USDA meats, baked goods, hand crafted items and food trucks. Opportunities also include activities for all ages including yoga, live music and youth programs.

Local Farms

Beckett Farms -- 1269 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033; 860-659-0848; CSA Program Available, farmers; markets, Self-serve; seasonal, front of clinic. Tomatoes (heirloom, beefsteak, cherry, sun gold), carrots, cucumbers, lettuces, Swiss chard, okra, broccoli, collard greens, red onions, beets, sugar snap peas, green beans, wax beans, spinach, squash (summer and zucchini), eggplant, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, peaches, basil, lemon basil, arugula, dill cilantro, sheep, horses.

Bednarz Farm – 118 Wickham Road, Glastonbury, 06033; 860-633-2942; Primarily organic and some conventionally grown. Sweet corn and strawberries are only grown conventionally. Tomatoes, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, eggplant, kale, and greens. Call for pick-your-own.

Belltown Hill Orchards Farm Market and Bakery -- 475 Matson Hill Road, S. Glastonbury, 06073; 860-633-2789; Celebrating 100 years of fruit growing in Glastonbury; cherries, blueberries, apples, peaches, and more. Apple cider donuts, and fruit filled pies from our bakery. Farm made apple sauces, and native honey. Tractor drawn rides to pick-your-own fields on weekends. "Glastonbury's Best Apple Fritters."

Botticello Farms -- 209 Hillstown Road, Manchester, CT 06040; 860-649-2462; Not in Glastonbury, but just across the border and a large portion of their crop is grown in the Meadows in Glastonbury. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, spring annuals, perennials, and vegetable plants, summer CSA available, fall Hardy mums, pumpkins and other fall decorations, poinsettias, handmade wreaths, cemetery containers, and fresh cut Christmas trees. Wholesale and retail. School fund raising also available.

Bussa Orchards --101 Clark Hill Road, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073; 860-633-2387; Apples, peaches, pears, plums.

Butternut Farm -- 1654 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033; 860-633-7197; Fresh eggs and Oberhasli goats for sale. Bed and Breakfast.

Carini’s Berry Farm -- 470 Chestnut Hill Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033; 860-633-3110; Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, asparagus, herbs, tomatoes, corn, summer & winter squash, cabbage, Swiss chard, eggplant, peppers, cucumbers, broccoli. Pick your own and picked items at road side stand.

Cavanna’s Farm, 80 Woodland Street, 860-659-1856; Facebook@ Cavanna’s Farm. Specializing in apples, cut-your-own Christmas trees, and pick-your-own strawberries. Family owned and operated since 1903.

Deercrest Farm -- 3499 Hebron Avenue (RT 94), Glastonbury, 06033; 860-633-4407; 26 varieties of apples, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, rhubarb, apricots, squash, cucumbers, pickles, peas snap peas, beans, tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, carrots, spinach, radishes, onions, green onions, potatoes, basil parsley, broccoli rabe, peppers, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, pumpkins, winter squash, okra, sweet potatoes, lettuces, turnips, apple cider (unpasteurized), eggs, annuals, perennials, honey, maple syrup. CSA Program Available; Hard Cider, & apple cider vinegar.

Dondero Orchards LLC -- 529 Woodland Street, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073; 860-659-0294; Apples, peaches, pears, plums, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, herbs, squash, tomatoes, cabbage, corn, pumpkins and much more. Pick-your-own and fresh picked. Hanging baskets and mums. Farm made, award winning fruit pies, jams, pickles and pesto. Hershey’s ice cream. Farm dinners in the summer. CSA Available Spring & Fall

Dondero Orchard’s Mountain View Farm -- 3582 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, 06033; 860-430-2212; pick-your-own Apples, peaches, pears, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and vegetables. In the stand: fresh picked fruits, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, and much more. Farm made pies, jams, pickles, and pesto. Hanging baskets and mums.

E. Draghi & Sons Farms -- 80 Main Street, S. Glastonbury, CT; 06073; 860-633-2197; Apples, pears, peaches, plums, blueberries, strawberries, nectarines, raspberries, blackberries, herbs, lettuce, tomatoes, corn, peas, beans, summer and winter squash, asparagus, eggplant, onions, potatoes, peppers, bakery items, gourmet foods, annual & perennial flowers, Christmas Trees, cemetery arrangements, kissing balls, wreaths, roping, apple cider, cheese, eggs, honey, and so much more. 

Gutt Family Farm - 155 Addison Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033; Cut flowers (and cut your own), sweet corn, tomatoes, beans (green, wax, Italian), cucumbers, summer & fall squashes, sweet peppers, hot peppers, eggplant, cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, leeks, pumpkins, basil, thyme, chives, parsley, dill, rosemary, oregano, mint, apples, peaches, pears, plums, blueberries, mums, Gift Shop.

Horton Farm -- 171 A Ferry Lane, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073; 860-490-1335; Tomatoes, butternut squash, acorn squash, cabbage, eggplant, bell & hot peppers, yellow & zucchini squash, Swiss chard, pumpkins, asparagus, leeks, free range eggs, jams, canned goods, corn. 

Joseph Preli Farm and Vineyard -- 235 Hopewell Road, S. Glastonbury, 06073, 860-633-7333; Sunflowers & cut flowers. Plums, peaches, apples; concord grapes, raspberries, blueberries, peppers (hot & sweet), onions, string & pole beans, leeks, eggplant, tomatoes, broccoli, tomatillos, mint, herbs. Private classes held on cooking with fresh local produce and canning.

Killam and Bassette Farmstead, LLC -- 2 locations: 1098 Main Street, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073 and 14 Tryon Street, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073; 860-833-0095; Free range eggs, USDA pork & chicken products, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb, melons, peaches, apples, plums, pears, grapes, corn, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, winter & summer squash, onions, carrots, cabbage, asparagus, peas, green & yellow beans, beets, leeks, scallions, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Swiss chard, cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, pumpkins, radishes, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, basil, rosemary, dill and award winning canned goods (pickles, jam, sauces, relishes and chow). Milk, goat cheese & yogurt, honey, maple syrup, CT-made gift shop, Christmas trees, wreaths, roping, kissing balls, cemetery baskets, eggnog & firewood. 4 versatile CSA programs. Farm dinners and free farm tasting events throughout the season.

Littel Acres Farm Market -- 535 Griswold Street, Glastonbury, CT, 06033; 860-633-1699; Annuals, perennials, apples, plums, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries, apricots, heirloom tomatoes, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, pickles, corn, melons, variety of herbs, breads, pies, jams, jelly, salsa, dressings, honey, crafts, soft serve ice cream, fritters, bakery.

Mark's Apiary -- 345 Main Street, South Glastonbury; Consisting of 300 beehives in the Glastonbury area, Mark's Apiary has been providing local honey, beeswax, queens, nucs, and candles to the community since 1963. To schedule an appointment to purchase these items, please call 860-633-2324 or email Susan Dzialo at ssdzialo@gmail.com. For more information, visit their Facebook page @MarksApiary or Instagram account.

Riverview Farms Fall Festival @Robb's Farm -- 91 Wassuc Road, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073; 860 657-9197. Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin bounce, petting zoo, & baby chicks. Farm pressed Natural cider. Apples, pumpkins, eggs, maple syrup and candy, honey, jams, salsa, crafts, & Ghana Baskets. Hay bales and corn stalks, sun flowers, apple fritters.  Birthday parties, school tours, group tours. Haunted Corn Maze, Seasonal.

Robb's Farm, LLC -- 91 Wassuc Road, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073; 860-657-8235; Brown eggs, homemade ice cream. Also includes Graceful Acres with locally grown greenhouse plants and garden center.

Rose's Berry Farm, LLC - Home Farm -- 300 Matson Hill Road, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073; 860-633-7467; pick-your-own berries.

Scotts Orchard and Nursery, LLC -- 1838 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury,06033; 860 633-8681; pick-your-own apples, peaches, pears, baked goods, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, local honey, local vegetables, cheese, jams, jellies, eggs, Maple syrup, blueberries, raspberries, cider, pumpkins, gourds, fall weekend horse drawn rides, fall school field trips, Christmas Trees & Wreaths, kissing balls, roping, cemetery boxes, table arrangements.

The Old Cider Mill -- 1287 Main Street Glastonbury, CT 06033 Visit this historic site to sample fall at its best. The oldest continually running Cider Mill in the USA! We offer fresh pressed cider, locally grown apples, pumpkins, mums, sunflowers, and ice cream. Our General Store carries organic and local honey, maple syrup, granola and crafts. Petting zoo and baby chicks to hold.

Thompson Street Farm, LLC – 49 Thompson Street, S. Glastonbury, 06073; 860 657 4361; No onsite farm stand, pre-orders for pickup only. Micro-greens (small baby greens, pea tendrils, arugula, wasabi, horseradish, Red Russian kale, Purple radish), herbs, basil, parsley, oregano, mint, sage, rosemary, leafy greens, Chinese spinach, arugula, baby red Russian Kale, lettuce, tomatoes, hand crafted herbal, floral fruit and vegetable soaps, jams, hand sewn gifts made with lavender. Farmers Pledge with CT-NOFA.

Walnut Ledge Farm - 360 Matson Hill Rd, 860-633-2286; produce blueberries, chestnuts, garlic, onions and vegetables and maple syrup varieties (original, cinnamon and vanilla infused). Off-season-by appointment.

Wind-Gait Farm - 45 Hi-Gait Farms Road, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073; 860-659-3426; Mohair yarns and fiber; Nubian Goats; goat milk soap; white Angora Goats. Call for more information.

Wind Hill Community Farm and Learning Center - 3006 Hebron Avenue (on the Longo Open Space), Glastonbury, 06033; 860-478-4386; A non-profit community-based farm with the mission of promoting local produce and healthy eating. CSA available, grown without the use of artificial fertilizers or herbicides, offering a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Community garden with raised beds available for rent. Educational programs for children and adults, community events including concerts and guided nature walks during the season. 

Woodland Farm LLC - 615 Woodland Street, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073; 860-430-9942; Apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, unpasteurized cider, cut flowers.