Meet Your Farms

At Graywall Farms in Lebanon is a cheesemaker working on the land her grandfather and father worked hard to maintain. Willow Chesmer, who has been making cheese for a few years, said her family didn’t expect her to continue the family’s farm legacy at first.

Nestled into the heart of Chaplin is a beekeeper whose motto is, “If you have the money, he has the honey.” Resident Peter Polomski has been involved in beekeeping for several years.

Off Route 66 in Columbia is a farm home to several animals, including cows, chickens, goats, pigs and even turkeys. Husband and wife Tom and Kyla Satkowski are first-generation farmers and share some of the responsibilities with their 15-year-old daughter, Ally, and their 12-year-old son, TJ, with the hope of them taking over in the future.

Nestled back in the land of Storrs is a farm run by a husband and wife team. Together, the couple manages 43 acres of land, and it’s no surprise that their passion for agriculture stems from the fact they both grew up on farms.

When I first met Anna Terwilleger of Eagle Heights Farm, I immediately knew she had chosen the right direction for her life—farming. There was something in the way she moved across the land, in the easy familiarity of her gestures, that spoke of a deep connection with the earth.

Located in Putnam, CT, Assawaga Farm is a certified organic farm growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits with an emphasis on Japanese varieties.

Kelley and Brian, the founders of Forest Mill Farm, came to see maple syrup as a purpose for the 40 acres of woodland they rescued from development in Willington, Connecticut. Rooted in childhood wonder, a love for the outdoors, and a desire to preserve land, their story marries history and conservation.

Run by Spencer and Jackie, the Willow Valley Farm’s heart remains intact even as its focus shifts to organic vegetables and heritage grains. Inspired by Spencer’s mother’s vision, the farm today is grounded in the principles of sustainability and care. “Clean food, clean water, vibrant soil life, and a sustainable way of living,” is their guiding philosophy.

Cori's known as a baker to many, but her real love and passion? Raising goats on her little farm in Columbia. Goats are goofy.  They...