About:
Autumn Harvest Orchard was procured in 2000 and slowly evolved from an abandoned pasture to a Certified Naturally Grown apple and pear orchard by 2006. Eventually chestnut trees and blueberries plants were added to the orchard and later beehives were installed to aid in the pollination process. At Autumn Harvest Orchard, LLC we are committed to producing good tasting healthy natural fruit, berries and vegetables to our consumers.
Autumn Harvest Orchard, LLC is a Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) orchard, vegetable farm and apiary. We comply with all USDA rules for naturally grown agriculture. This means that we use farming practices that promote healthy soils, reduce pests and protect our environment. Our goal is to produce the highest quality, freshest, local, naturally grown produce for local residents in western Connecticut.
As farmers we are committed to sustainable farming practices and to leave the land in a better state than what we found it in. Not only are we good stewards of the land we work in harmony with nature and the wildlife. We are proud to be members of the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), CT Beekeeper’s Association and the CT Pomological Society.
The land continues to be cultivated and improved every year. We attend Farmers’ Markets, sell to numerous restaurants, markets, schools and have a growing Community Support Agriculture (CSA).
Products:
Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Carrots, Celery/celeriac, Chukar, Green beans, Herbs (culinary), Honey, Kale, Lettuce, Nectarines, Nuts, Pears, Potato, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Strawberries, Swiss chard, Turnip, Watermelon
Certifications:
Certified Naturally Grown
CT Grown
Produce Safety Alliance
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
The Farmer’s Pledge
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Regenerative Organic
Memberships:
CT Beekeeper’s Association
CT Farmer Veteran Coalition (CT FVC)
Northeast Organic Farming Association of CT (CT NOFA)
CT Veteran Grown
Practices:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Planting Cover Crops
Regenerative Agriculture
