Merry Mansfield: Support Local Farms

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"Shop and Chop" locally this holiday season! Our local farmers work hard year-round to provide high quality foods and agricultural products for our community.


Read on to find out where to purchase locally-grown Christmas trees and produce as well as locally-made baked goods, dairy products, meats, and more!

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Deck your halls with local greenery!

  1. Cut-your-own Tree Farms


J. C. Tree Farm

  • 308 Browns Road, Storrs
  • Open for the 2025 season on two weekends: Friday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7
  • Hours:  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
  • Prices: Trees are $75, any size, cash only
  1. Pre-Cut Trees for Purchase


Storrs Regional FFA & the Agriscience Program

  • At E. O. Smith High School, 1235 Storrs Road, Storrs
  • Open Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14 (while supplies last)
  • Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Student-run operation selling trees and student-crafted wreaths
  • Cash or check only, please
  1. Wreaths & Other Greenery


G.M. Thompson & Sons

  • 54 Middle Turnpike, Mansfield Depot
  • 860.429.9377
  • Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

 

Mansfield Supply

  • 1527 Storrs Road, Storrs
  • 860.429.2990
  • Open Monday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM


Rooted Dreams Floral & Design Company

  • 344 Stears Road, Mansfield Center – by appointment only
  • 860.268.9197

 

Tri-County Greenhouse

  • 290 Middle Turnpike, Storrs
  • Open daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closing at 4:00 PM on Sunday)

 

Stix ‘n’ Stones Florist

  • 1029 Storrs Road, Storrs
  • 860.878.8597
  • Open Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A view between two rows of trees at a Christmas tree farm

Spruces, and firs, and pines - oh my!


Wondering how to pick out the tree that best fits your needs? 

Check out this article from UConn with tips from Mark Brand, professor of horticulture at UConn's College of Agriculture, and Tom Worthley, associate extension educator with UConn Extension.

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Have yourself a "Homegrown Holiday" and add some local flavor to your table!

  1. Farmers Market


Storrs Farmers Market is open year-round. Starting in December, the Market is open on twice a month in the Buchanan Auditorium of the Mansfield Public Library (54 Warrenville Road).

Everything offered at the Market is grown and produced right here in Connecticut, so the offerings change with the seasons. Sign up for their weekly email (bi-weekly in winter) for a look at what you'll find at each Market.

Storrs Winter Farmers Market will be open through April before returning to its outdoors location on the lawn of the Town Hall in May.

  1. Retailers with Local Produce & Goods


Farmers Cow Calfé & Creamery

  • 86 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center
  • 860.450.8408
  • Milk, ice cream, eggs, and more in addition to café menu
  • Open daily: Monday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Breakfast Served Until 11:00 AM 


Mansfield Supply

  • 1527 Storrs Road, Storrs
  • 860.429.2990
  • Local honey and maple syrup in addition to all your home & garden needs!
  • Open Monday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM


Mountain Dairy

  • 50 Stearns Road, Storrs
  • 860.423.9289
  • Offering home delivery of milk, eggs, and other groceries
  • Use their store locator to find their products in a store near you


Mountain Dairy Creamery

  • 483 Browns Road, Storrs
  • 860.455.9539
  • "Cow to cone" ice cream made on-site with Mountain Dairy milk and cream! Pick up milk and dairy products, eggs, and more local products, too!
  • Winter Hours: Friday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM


UConn Dairy Bar

  • 17 Manter Road, Storrs
  • 860.486.1021
  • Ice cream made right on site using UConn dairy products; Offering packaged ice cream, eggs, cheese, and more in addition to ice cream to enjoy in cups and cones
  • Open Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM


  1. Taste of Mansfield


Taste of Mansfield Logo Looking for more? Check out the Taste of Mansfield website for more information on purchasing locally grown and produced foods in Mansfield and our neighboring towns.

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We want to hear from you!


If your Mansfield-located business or community organization has plans for a celebration, special event, charitable campaign, sale, seasonal offering, or promotion occurring between mid-November and mid-January, let us know!

We will include only events, etc. that are open to the public (e.g. no members' only events) and that will take place in Mansfield, CT.

There is no fee to be included in "Merry Mansfield" - we just need your info! 

Please click here to submit your information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Mansfield Downtown Partnership (please call 860.429.2740 or email us).

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