Learn about Our Vendors & Connecticut Agriculture
Fun Facts about Our Local Farms
Did you know that there are approximately 5,977 local farms in Connecticut, making 60% of our land either farmland, open space or forest? There are close to 900 farms in Hartford County alone! Among the top crops produced are fruits and vegetables, with our most valuable livestock products being dairy products such as milk, cheese and eggs. Overall, we can thank our local farmers and Connecticut agriculture for adding 4.6 billion dollars to the state economy every year. Learn more facts about CT Agriculture.
Did you know that there are approximately 5,977 local farms in Connecticut, making 60% of our land either farmland, open space or forest? There are close to 900 farms in Hartford County alone! Among the top crops produced are fruits and vegetables, with our most valuable livestock products being dairy products such as milk, cheese and eggs. Overall, we can thank our local farmers and Connecticut agriculture for adding 4.6 billion dollars to the state economy every year. Learn more facts about CT Agriculture.
Meet Our Vendors!
Buy Local in Bishops Corner!
We are proud to work with the wonderful local farms and vendors that participate in the 2017 Farmers’ Market. Visit us every Saturday to buy products such as produce and cheese from local farms, including 3 vendors offering organic farming products. Our fresh market strives to maintain a variety of quality product offerings for our customers, so stop by to see your favorite providers and you'll likely make some new friends, too.
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Anyone who carries appropriate government issued licenses and insurance for their business may apply to become a vendor. Our vendor application process is simple, and applications can be submitted any time of year for consideration. Applications are reviewed and approved by the Farmers’ Market Committee.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a vendor at our Market please contact the Committee.
We are proud to work with the wonderful local farms and vendors that participate in the 2017 Farmers’ Market. Visit us every Saturday to buy products such as produce and cheese from local farms, including 3 vendors offering organic farming products. Our fresh market strives to maintain a variety of quality product offerings for our customers, so stop by to see your favorite providers and you'll likely make some new friends, too.
- Café Louise Catering
- The George Hall Farm (Ogre Farm)
- Sweet Harmony Café & Bakery
- Georoots
- Little Farm on Main
- Adamah Farm
- Mara's Bake Shop
- Iron & Grain
- The Happy Sunflower
- RMS Growers
- O'live a Little
- Muddy Roots Farm
- Anderson's Sugarhouse
- Tree Turtle Designs
- Maid Organic
- Roadside Flowers Hartford LLC
- Liquid Nirvana
- Here is Good Designs
- UCONN Extension Master Gardeners
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Anyone who carries appropriate government issued licenses and insurance for their business may apply to become a vendor. Our vendor application process is simple, and applications can be submitted any time of year for consideration. Applications are reviewed and approved by the Farmers’ Market Committee.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a vendor at our Market please contact the Committee.
More Connecticut Farming Resources
- LocalHarvest.org
- BuyCTGrown.com
- Farmfresh.org
- The Connecticut Department of Agriculture
- The Connecticut Agricultural Education Foundation
- The Connecticut Farm Bureau
- CT NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut)
