Bountiful Farmers Markets, Winter Edition

Family time - fresh good food, fresh air, plenty to share at a winter farm market.

Friendly people, nifty products, tasty samples, wonderful colors - all can be found at winter farm markets if you know where to look. Every single weekend in Connecticut there are farm markets held, both inside and out.

“If a community is happy, then they support your business and if your business is doing well, then you can give back even more to the community.” - Magic Johnson

Fresh earthy carrots at CitySeed farm market, winter edition.

People flocked to stock up with fresh produce, meat, dairy and specialty foods. Across the street is Wooster Square Park, a great level walk (a snap for strollers or seniors to navigate.) Leacy Davis of New Haven is a crossing guard who not only helps everyone cross safely, but was a ray of sunshine on a somewhat bleak winter day. (Thanks Leacy!)

Leacy Davis of New Haven made crossing a a pleasure at CitySeed market.

For a detailed listing of winter farm markets, times and schedules, visit www.ctnofa.org.

Coventry Winterfresh Farm Market is hosting a “Farmer Don’s Sunday Dinner Series” with a Stick-to-Your-Ribs winter breakfast package special.

That, according to the market newsletter this week, is “a dozen of farm fresh eggs, a beef rib loin steak (Delmonico), a half pint jar of your choice of Highland Thistle Farm-made jams, and a quart of fingerling potatoes for preparing home fries. Normally valued at $30, only $19.99 this week.”

For more details of just who will be there and how to nab some fresh seafood, check out the farm market’s Facebook page or sign up for the weekly newsletter, which features free recipes.

The Dudley Farm in Guilford, located on Route 77 at the intersection with Route 80, will set up a winter farmer’s market on Saturday, Feb. 6, weather permitting.

Sheep at Dudley Farm in Guilford.

Oh, one tip. Pack a market bag for the tempting goodies that may want to come home with you. Just in case.