The Nutmeg State is full of farmland, and you don't have to go too far to find fresh, locally-grown produce to enjoy here. There are loads of natural food stores and farmers markets in Connecticut that let you keep your dollars local while buying food of the freshest and highest quality. There's one farmers market in Farmington, CT that's a little more unique than most, though. The Farm Truck at Hein Farm is a farmers market on wheels that travels to events around the area selling up delicious, nutritious goodies. Check this mobile farmers market in Connecticut out:
Hein Farm spans 22 acres in Farmington, CT and is a family-owned farm that produces a variety of produce. The farm focuses on sustainable, organic practices.
Those with a green thumb will love the flowers available here. A wide variety of flowers are grown at Hein Farm, and there are even pick-your-own sessions during the summertime.
The farm produces an array of vegetables throughout the year, from garlic to kale.
The farm's free-range chickens are prolific layers, and there's nothing tastier than a fresh, organic egg.
The farm has a permanent farmstand if you'd like to come buy and browse the items on offer...
...But we think it's way more fun to visit the Farm Truck at Hein Farm! Hein Farm has three antique farm trucks that serve as mobile farmers markets, traveling to businesses and festivals to sell produce from the farm.
Buying locally-grown produce is wonderful for everyone. It helps keeps your dollars local, minimizes pollution from transport, and ensures you're getting the most nutritious foods possible.
If you'd like to learn more about the Farm Truck at Hein Farm or check out the schedule of where this mobile farmers market in Connecticut will turn up, check out the farm's website or Hein Farm Facebook page.
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