What’s better than knowing where your food comes from? Knowing how it’s made! Connecticut is proud of all the locally-sourced food that can be found in its communities. And now, residents and visitors don’t just get to taste the local eats, but they can see for themselves how it’s grown/made. Enjoy a few of Connecticut’s cool “agritourism” experiences for yourself.
Taste and Try
Love oysters? Enjoy locally sourced catering from Bell's Shellfish or Copp's Island Oyster Farm. Learn more about oysters in Connecticut here.
Tour Red Bee Apiary in Weston and discover the best way to select quality honey. Be sure to book ahead for one of their honey tasting "flight" and food pairings.
From cow to cone: take a self-guided tour of UCONN at Storrs Animal Barns then head over to their Dairy Bar to witness ice cream being made through an observation window (you can even see the cows being milked when visiting in the afternoon). Top it off with a scoop of their award-winning, delicious ice cream!
Farm Experiences
Enjoy a visit to a working farm and meet the furry and feathered residents of Flamig Farm in Simsbury.
Sample the amazing chocolates, and learn how to make homemade cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, cheddar and more, at Thorncrest Farm in Goshen.
Take a guided farm tour that includes animal feeding, collecting eggs, learning about organic growing methods and more at White Gate Farms in East Lyme. The farm also hosts several farm-to-table dinners throughout the summer and cooking classes are offered as well.
Visit the bison roaming the pastures at Creamery Brook Bison in Brooklyn, Connecticut, a leading provider of corn-fed bison and other farm products.
Go Locavore
For locally grown flavor with a dine-at-the-farm experience, attend one of Max’s Chef to Farm Dinners, held on various dates from June until October, or join the Dinners at the Farm series which takes place along the shoreline throughout the summer.
You can also discover amazing locally-produced fare at any of these Connecticut farm-to-table restaurants:
- The Bistro at Chamard Vineyards in Clinton
- Present Company in Tarriffville
- Graze both farm- and & sea-to-table at Oyster Club in Mystic
- Savor refined farm-to-table at Arethusa al tavolo in Bantam
Pick Your Own Produce
Connecticut's selection of pick-your-own farm experiences feels endless! When you want to bite into a crisp, freshly picked (by you) apple or peach, or sweeten your day with berries right off the bush, try the spots below and find more here.
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
When fall arrives, it's pumpkin picking time. And it's even more fun when you find the perfect one for a jack-o-lantern! In Connecticut, you can pick your own pumpkins at the spots below and get more ideas here.
Pick Your Own Christmas Tree
Round up the fam and chop your own Christmas tree — a perfect holiday tradition. The spots below let you select and cut down your pick, plus provide plenty of merriment for the whole group. Find more ideas here.
Pick Your Own Flowers
Hang with the wildflowers. Experience vibrant pick-your-own adventures (and so many photo-ops) at the spots below.
Corn Mazes & Sunflower Mazes
Agriculture in Connecticut just got more a-maze-ing. During late summer and fall, check out these corn mazes — and don't miss the iconic sunflower maze at Lyman Orchards!
Maple Syrup Farms
Did you know that Connecticut is home to multiple farms that produce maple syrup? Watch the syrup being tapped and even get a taste at these great destinations. And find more homegrown maple products here.
Vineyards & Wineries
Sip and savor the flavors of the vine. Connecticut's vineyards pour out lots to love. Find a few below and get more ideas here and along the Wine Trail.
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