It's that time of year again!
The farm stands are opening up around Fairfield County
Wilton's Farmers Market is opening on
Wednesday June 5th from 12:30-5:00pm
located at The Historical Society
224 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT
While shopping at the farmers market come in and visit is Wilton's Historical Society. There is a historic museum on site, made up of two buildings that have been preserved by the society. Travel through time in these buildings that showcase 12 period rooms beginning in the early colonial style (1740) and ending in the Victorian Era around 1900.
Ambler Farm has a great organic market as well
Open starting in June (weather permitted) the farm sells its fabulous fresh, organic produce from 9:00am-2:00pm
located at 257 Hurlbutt Street
in Wilton
What does it mean to be an "organic" farm??
When a farm sells products that are organic it means that the produce is grown without pestisides, anything genetically modified, and no synthetic fertilizers. If you are talking about organic eggs, any dairy or meat the animals are not fed any growth hormones and no not take any antibiotics.
This great little farm was bought in 1794 by the Raymond family. The farm totaled almost 300 acres. One of Raymond's daughters married a man from the Ambler family. The farm has stayed in the Raymond/Ambler families for years. The farm remained in the family until, with enormous taxpayer support, the town of Wilton purchased the property with all its buildings. This 200-year old farm is enjoyed by Wilton residents. Children often visit the farm on field trips and it is a fun place to bring the family, whether you are buying a Christmas tree, purchasing fresh organic produce or attending a fundraiser. It all happens here at Ambler Farm.
Check out other farmers' markets in your town
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