About UsForest City Farms is a small local farm located in the Connecticut river valley producing organically grown food. We are focused on contributing to the local sustainable food community in which we live. On the farm we grow a wide variety of heirloom produce and culinary herbs that are sold to local restaurants and markets and through farmers markets and distributed in local CSA farm shares.
We are thrilled to announce that we have recently expanded our production to Whately, MA! We are excited to learn from the rich agricultural history of the area and connect the amazing river valley communities. |
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Who We Are |
Forest City Farms is a local organic farm focused on growing healthy greens, heirloom vegetables, flowers, and culinary herbs. We believe in growing food that is not only fresh, but nutrient dense and nutritious.
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Our History |
Forest City Farms was established in 2014. We started farming with a passion to provide local, organic produce to our community. We are growing food across several properties in the Connecticut River Valley. Our main growing locations are on River Road in Middletown and River Road in Whatley.
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A strong local food system is at the heart of why we farm. One of the biggest hurdles for new growers moving from backyard production to commercial farming is access to the space and infrastructure they need to succeed. We’re proud to support emerging farmers by offering land, guidance, and partnership as they take that next step.
Doug O’Rourke, owner of All Hands Farm, is a 1st generation organic vegetable farmer and a full-time firefighter. Doug is on his 5th year of farming vegetables and is hoping to be a full time farmer soon. Doug is a Native of Middletown, CT and currently lives in Middlefield. He specializes in greens, microgreens as well as seasonal veggies. Doug is also a husband, father of 4 school aged kids and a Veteran of The US Navy, having served for 8 years. Doug is hoping that collaboration with Forest City will expand the reach of healthy food in the New England River Valley, and help residents to understand the value of healthy and local food. RestauarantsCharitable Outreach |
