Fowler & Huntting supporst locally grown produce

• Purchasing locally encourages farmland preservation, enhances our historical culture, and beautifies our state.
• Purchasing locally supports our family farms and provides a true economic value to our local communities.
• Purchasing locally leads to a cleaner environment with less fuel burned when shipped from nearby farms.
• Purchasing locally grown produce promotes the use of less pesticides and chemicals, and provides for produce that is usually fresher and healthier.
• Purchasing locally promotes an added economic value with lower transportation costs.

And... Because we care!

Located in the rolling green hills of North Franklin, Connecticut, Franklin Farms is the Northeast's premier grower of fresh organic mushrooms and one of America's most exciting creators of vegetarian and organic foods. Our mission is stated in our logo, and it's a simple one: Good Food Naturally!

Since 1983, Franklin Farms has been growing the freshest all natural mushrooms. In fact, Franklin Farms was the first commercial grower to introduce many of today's most popular specialty variety mushooms to the US Market. We grow a complete line of mushrooms without pesticides including: Agaricus (the popular white "button" mushroom), Portabella, Shiitake, Crimini, Oyster, Enoki, Beech, and Maitake. Today, Franklin Farms is the nation's largest grower and harvester of certified organic mushrooms. For more information on our mushrooms and all natural vegetarian products, please visit our corporate website at http://www.franklinfarms.com

Guida's Milk & Ice Cream is one of the largest independent dairies in New England. Since 1886 Guida's has had the reputation of supplying the finest products and services to our large customer base.

With a fleet of over 200 vehicles, Guida's Milk & Ice Cream delivers fresh dairy and dairy related products throughout Southern New England. Our service area includes Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, and New York State including Long Island. Emphasis on quality control cannot be overstated. with an 18-day code on all of our fluid milk products, Guida's can guarantee the utmost integrity of its product line. Guida's also processes a full line of ice cream mixes, fruit juices, fruit drinks, and water to meet all of our customer's needs. A family owned and operated business, Guida's Milk & Ice Cream is continually striving to develop and cultivate its presence as a viable force in the dairy industry.

Guida's Milk & Ice Cream is paving a new way for its second 100 years. Guida's, it's not just our business... it's our family name. We stand behind all of our products! You won't find a Mr. Garelick or Ms. Hood overseeing their production - But at Guida's Milk & Ice Cream you will see a Mr. Guida - Pride, Quality, and Integrity. Guida's also was named one of Connecticut's Top 100 Companies by CT Magazine in 2003.

Dole & Bailey has been a part of the North East's agricultural heritage for 139 years.  We support the revitalization of farming in healthy sustainable ways, and encourage suppliers and growers to engage in these practices.  We are proud of our integrity and reputation as New England 's premier supplier of fine meats, seafood and specialty foods to our region's most respected culinarians.

We are a family-owned and operated food business passionate about this industry and dedicated to our customers, our employees, our suppliers and our community.

We are committed to preserving our agricultural legacy, sourcing quality, healthy, great-tasting foods and educating our culinary community about these distinctive products.

We are proud of our association with groups committed to the same high standards. Like Northeast Family Farms which was founded to recreate an efficient supply chain between New England's Artisan Farmers and the regions premier chefs, specialty retailers and quality conscious, socially aware individuals

Dole and Bailey seafood is committed to sustainable seafood practices to better ensure the future of our oceans. Around the world many traditional fisheries are threatened with the collapse due to unsustainable fishing practices and environmental damage. Some fisheries, however, remain healthy and productive due to successful management responsible harvesting methods, and advances in fish farming.

We continue to procure product from farms and fisheries, which demonstrate a responsibility to sustainable fishing, the environment, and the industry as a whole.

An Old Fashioned Farm System
Much has changed since the mid 1900's, when New England's small family farms supplied a diverse array of produce and livestock to their neighbors. Particularly for beef farmers, the dream of a vibrant, family-run business has become nearly unattainable. Economies of scale dominate the food industry at every level. There are far fewer intermediaries to process the food that comes from a farm, and a limited number of alternatives for refrigerated distribution of those products. Every day there are fewer farms, fewer butchers, fewer independent distributors and, as a result - fewer choices for the consumer.

A "Branded Farm" Maybe, a "Branded Beef" NEVER
Northeast Family Farms was founded to recreate an efficient supply chain between New England's Artisan Farmers and the regions premier chefs, specialty retailers and quality conscious, socially aware individuals. We guarantee that each animal from each farm meets standards higher than any other "natural" beef brand. Northeast Family Farms is not about building a brand of anything. Each farm is its own brand.

If you want to know more about how the farm cares for their land and livestock, look up the name and agricultural practices of that farm on our website. NEFF has recreated the chain linking small New England farms with family owned butchers and distributors committed to the mission of keeping these family farms viable enterprises. Together we offer you the finest beef products that sustainable land stewardship can produce with pride, integrity and neighborly consideration that strong communities inspire.

Where To Buy
Dole & Bailey has been a part of the North East's agricultural heritage for 139 years. We support the revitalization of farming in healthy sustainable ways, and encourage suppliers and growers to engage in these practices. We are proud of our integrity and reputation as New England's premier supplier of fine meats, seafood and specialty foods to our region's most respected culinarians.

We are a family-owned and operated food business passionate about this industry and dedicated to our customers, our employees, our suppliers and our community.

We are committed to preserving our agricultural legacy, sourcing quality, healthy, great-tasting foods and educating our culinary community about these distinctive products.

Natural Beef Program Cattle Production Protocols
All cattle purchased for the Northeast Family Farms brand Natural Beef Program must meet the requirements of livestock for the Natural Beef Program.

Connecticut 's Premium Quality Italian Cheeses
Calabro Cheese Corporation is a 43 year old family owned and operated Italian Cheese company founded by Mr. Joseph Calabro, President and CEO. The manufaturing plant and corporate offices are located in the East Haven Industrial Park at 580 Coe Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512. The current manufacturing site and perishable distribution is a 54,000 sq. ft. facility.

Calabro specializes in producing the following Italian cheeses: Ricotta, Ricotta Impastata, Mozzarella Fior Di Latte, Grated Parmesean and Romano cheeses; and a line of select specialty cheeses which includes scamorze, caciocavallo, burrini, smoked mozzarella, fresh basket cheese, and queso blanco.

Calabro Cheese was the first Italian cheese company to develop fat-free ricotta cheese with absolutely NO FAT, NO SALT, and NO PRESERVATIVES added. Two years ago Calabro added a fat-free mozzarella cube and fat free shredded mozzarella. These cheeses are targeted for a nutrition conscious population, as well as for coronary patients on a medically prescribed diet, or any individual who wishes to adhere to a no fat restricted diet.

Calabro distributes its manufactured products via their fleet of refrigerated trucks to Connecticut , Massachusetts , Rhode Island , New York , New Jersey , and Southeast Pennsylvania . They also distribute their fine products in Florida , Texas , Ohio , Wisconsin , and Colorado via fine food Italian Cheese distributers. We are seeking to expand to other market regions in the United States.