Additional Resources
Edible Nutmeg is a must-read for locavores! Published quarterly by season, it celebrates the harvest of Connecticut, the Nutmeg State: www.ediblenutmeg.com
Working the Land, a new documentary now available on DVD from SimonPure Productions, tells the compelling story of state agriculture – from its earliest history to its present-day diversity. The program also explores trends affecting farming in the state and the public policy that shapes its future. Along the way, we visit many picturesque state farms and meet the farmers who work the land and waters of Connecticut. (quoted directly from www.workingtheland.com) The documentary features City Farmers' Market Wooster Square! Click here for more information and for ways to support local farms: www.workingtheland.com
Local Harvestprovides a searchable database of local farms, CSAs, farmers' markets, and health food stores by zip code: www.localharvest.org
The Eat Well Guide provides a searchable database of sustainably-raised animal products by zip code. The emphasis is on natural, sustainable, and humane meats, eggs, dairy, and other animal products: www.eatwellguide.org