Farmers’ Dinner Features Connecticut Edibles At Octagon

Farmer Extrodinaire Whit Davis, Stanton-Davis Farm, Stonington, offered his expertise for the Johnny Cakes, which the Octagon made for the first of their Farmers’ Dinner series on Monday, June 28th.

story & photos by Don Church & Tony Schillaci

The first of a series of three “Farmers’ Dinner” evenings was enjoyed [...]

The Rise of Farmers’ Markets

by Harrison Lees

photo by Leah Cooper of RIA Services

Farmers’ markets are nothing new, but with the increasing popularity of organic produce, the allure of fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers is increasing as well.  According to a 2006 USDA Agricultural Marketing Services report, farmers’ markets in [...]