Maple Bank Farm
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Eggs
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Maple Syrup
About the Farm
Steeped in the rich agricultural heritage of New England, Maple Bank Farm is one of the oldest family-run farms in the United States, its roots reaching back to 1730. Founded by Jonathon Hurlbut on land granted by the King of England, the farm began as a humble subsistence operation with livestock and crops. Over generations, the Hurlbut family expanded its acreage and output, cultivating fruit orchards, raising animals, and eventually selling their produce, eggs, and poultry to towns across Connecticut. In the early 20th century, a modest roadside market emerged—first a picnic table, then a small gabled stand in 1963—where the community came to gather and enjoy the bounty of the farm.
In 1980, stewardship of the farm passed to Cathy and Howie Bronson. Cathy, the daughter of Lewis Hurlbut, was born into the farm and raised with hands in the soil. Howie, a native of Washington, CT, brought a background in dairy and formal training from the University of New Hampshire. Together, they grew the farm’s offerings, built greenhouses, and expanded vegetable production, eventually constructing a new farm stand in 1986. Their children, Linnea and Christopher, became the fifth generation raised on the land, continuing the rhythm of seasonal life under the backdrop of Roxbury’s scenic hills, where sheep and cows still graze peacefully behind the stand.
Today, Maple Bank Farm continues to thrive under the care of Cathy and Howie, alongside the next generation of young farmers like Kirby Peters. With deep roots and a reverence for tradition, the farm offers not only heirloom apples and pick-your-own blueberries but also a timeless experience of pastoral New England. Preserved through partnership with the Weantinoge Land Trust and the State of Connecticut, the land remains protected for future stewards. Maple Bank Farm is not just a place of production, but a legacy of care, community, and continuity—welcoming visitors into its centuries-old embrace.
Steeped in the rich agricultural heritage of New England, Maple Bank Farm is one of the oldest family-run farms in the United States, its roots reaching back to 1730. Founded by Jonathon Hurlbut on land granted by the King of England, the farm began as a humble subsistence operation with livestock and crops. Over generations, the Hurlbut family expanded its acreage and output, cultivating fruit orchards, raising animals, and eventually selling their produce, eggs, and poultry to towns across Connecticut. In the early 20th century, a modest roadside market emerged—first a picnic table, then a small gabled stand in 1963—where the community came to gather and enjoy the bounty of the farm.
In 1980, stewardship of the farm passed to Cathy and Howie Bronson. Cathy, the daughter of Lewis Hurlbut, was born into the farm and raised with hands in the soil. Howie, a native of Washington, CT, brought a background in dairy and formal training from the University of New Hampshire. Together, they grew the farm’s offerings, built greenhouses, and expanded vegetable production, eventually constructing a new farm stand in 1986. Their children, Linnea and Christopher, became the fifth generation raised on the land, continuing the rhythm of seasonal life under the backdrop of Roxbury’s scenic hills, where sheep and cows still graze peacefully behind the stand.
Today, Maple Bank Farm continues to thrive under the care of Cathy and Howie, alongside the next generation of young farmers like Kirby Peters. With deep roots and a reverence for tradition, the farm offers not only heirloom apples and pick-your-own blueberries but also a timeless experience of pastoral New England. Preserved through partnership with the Weantinoge Land Trust and the State of Connecticut, the land remains protected for future stewards. Maple Bank Farm is not just a place of production, but a legacy of care, community, and continuity—welcoming visitors into its centuries-old embrace.
Type of Foods Inside
Fruit:
- Heirloom apples
- Blueberries (Pick-Your-Own, July & August)
Vegetables:
- Corn
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Mixed baby salad greens
- Early season greens
- Other seasonal vegetables
Animal Products:
- Eggs
- Wool (raw and crafted wool goods)
Other:
- Custom knitted wool stockings
Fruit:
- Heirloom apples
- Blueberries (Pick-Your-Own, July & August)
Vegetables:
- Corn
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Mixed baby salad greens
- Early season greens
- Other seasonal vegetables
Animal Products:
- Eggs
- Wool (raw and crafted wool goods)
Other:
- Custom knitted wool stockings
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