Who are they? If you’ve ever stopped by Ellington’s popular Farmers’ Market, you’ll likely have noticed Pinnacle Produce, an Ellington-based, year-round vendor selling their scrumptious jams, salsas, pickles, salads, and even an incredibly popular Bloody Mary mix! Pinnacle Produce is run by mother and son team, Margaret and Joe Cavanagh who have been in the…
Doug Crane greets you with a twinkle in his eye when you visit his table at the farmers’ market. He is one of the most positive, energetic and friendly people one could ever meet. Most Saturdays he is dressed in his signature short-sleeved button-down shirt, slightly too large, adorned with brightly colored shapes and sizes…
Donna claims she was a city girl until she met her husband 38 years ago and was “countrified”. She hasn’t looked back since! Donna got the idea of becoming a mushroom grower after watching a show on Discovery Channel and taking a vacation which brought her to Kennett Square in Pennsylvania, the mushroom capital of…
Greg Hazelton, owner of Copper Hill Farm, has been selling his organically grown produce, fresh eggs and home-grown pork at Ellington Farmers’ Market for several years, and patrons look forward to trying the unusual varieties of vegetables he brings to the market each summer. Greg grew up in Ellington but relocated to Vermont and lived…
As part of our continuing effort to promote local farms and introduce our market vendors, we are pleased to feature Smyth’s Trinity Farm located in Enfield, Connecticut, which has been a mainstay of the Ellington Farmers’ Market for many years. It’s a story of hard work, determination, and entrepreneurship. Enjoy! Smyth’s Trinity Farm History The Smyth Family has…
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