Biographies

We have so many terrific people growing food and creating products for you. We are in the process of gathering their stories and pictures so you can learn a bit out how they got involved in what they do. Please come back visit this page again as we hope to have new additions here on a regular basis. (Click here to contact us about adding or changing information on this site.)

Belatane Farm

“Beltane Farm makes a variety of artisanal, farmstead goat milk cheese on our farm in Lebanon, Connecticut. Although our award winning Fresh Chevre is our most popular cheese, we also make a number of fine French style ripened cheeses as well as our Feta. Our Oberhasli and La Mancha goats are milked twice daily and provide the milk for our cheese.”

The Bridge

“Utilizing traditional techniques, The Bridge, located in Middletown CT., has been making classic Amasake, kettle Tofu, and basic Seitan for 25 years. Our products can be found in the refrigerated sections of Whole Foods Market, Mrs. Greens Natural Market, The Flying Pig Cafe, Integral Yoga Natural Foods, and other organic or natural foods stores. The Bridge is not alone in our efforts to bring traditional foods to the public. We belong to a network of companies, such as Abrahams Natural, producing similar products with analogous concepts; these concepts include local distributors and marketing, organic and wholesome standards, and sustainability within networking.” Click here to visit their website.

Helyn’s Clean Solutions

“After years of running my own cleaning business, I decided to create a fresher alternative to the toxic chemicals I was constantly putting myself in contact with. My hands were always cracked and I was plagued with constant sinus problems. I never related these little maladies with the cleaning chemicals I was using, but to the fact that I was aging.

I did some research. With the help of some wonderful books available from the library, I realized that, not only was I harming myself, but I was also harming the environment. You see, most of my clients have wells. I never realized that certain toxic chemicals are dumped down the drain and get into the septic system. The septic system leads to the leach field, which leads to the grass, the worms, and eventually to the birds. It was definitely time for a change.” Click here to visit her website.

Hosmer Mountain Bottling Co.

“Hosmer Mountain beverages are crafted from our own private recipes that have evolved into the best tasting flavors anywhere. Packaged in traditional glass bottles, Hosmer soda holds its “fizz” longer than brands packaged in plastic containers. Our packaging is environmentally friendly because, frankly, we believe it should be that way.”

Millix Family Farm

” My husband and I met over twenty years ago. We reside in the home where my husband grew up and we are now raising our five children here. We believe in strong family traditions and working together. We have three beautiful daughters and two wonderful sons.

We are a small farm and Licensed Bakery that takes pride in knowing we have the best fresh eggs and home-made baked goods, including my Award Winning Apple Pie. We offer many types of petite and regular size pies, cookies, tea breads, bundt cakes and simple cakes. We bake everything fresh and from scratch using only the best ingrediants we can find including local, organic and all natural.

We believe there is nothing like a farm fresh egg and farmhouse fresh baked goodies.

Mountain Dairy

“Mountain Dairy, where the Stearns family has been producing and processing milk on their farm in Storrs since 1871. A complete dairy facility, all production and processing is done in one facility to ensure farm fresh delivery of quality products to homes, institutions and stores in Eastern Connecticut and the Hartford area at convenience stores and independent grocers.” Their products include: Homogenized Grade A 1%, 2%, Whole and Skim Milk, Pasteurized Heavy Cream, Half and Half, Chocolate Milk, Egg Nog, Buttermilk, Eggs, Cottage Cheese, Cream, Yogurt and Maple Syrup.

Monet’s Table

“This establishment was created as a place where people from all walks of life can come together in an environment of casual elegance to experience eclectic wholesome food. Our restaurant was open for 10 successful years of business and now I hope to carry the same service over into our catering and marketplace. We offer vegetarian items as well as carnivorous selections, while trying to steer away from processed foods. We respect our customers in their individuality. We will provide the best service we can. “

Maple Lane Farms

“What was once a pasture for dairy cows, Maple Lane Farms has been cultivated into a farm for all seasons and for all ages. Since 1978, this 120-acres farm has evolved from 2 acres of Cut Your Own Christmas trees into a farm ripe with Pick Your Own blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins and apples. We strive to give our customers the very best quality and service.”

Shayna B’s & The Pickle

Shayna B’s & the Pickle is operated out of Ashford, Connecticut. Christine Reed, owner and operator, began developing her own baked goods, all are vegan and many wheat-free versions, when family and friends expressed frustration with finding delicious desserts that met their dietary needs. Contrary to popular belief, Shayna is not the owner of Shayna B’s & the Pickle. Instead, Shayna is the yellow lab, and the Pickle, is the black lab, aka, Dillon (Dillon, Dill Pickle, the Pickle… you get it.) Both have a sweet tooth but much to their dismay, are not allowed to taste-test the items. But they are very proud to be on the label.

Sleepy Moon Soap

Winter, owner, Sleepy Moon Soaps Sleepy Moon Soaps are made with pure oils, nutirents, herbs, essential oils and fine fragrances. These are cold-pressed soaps made in small batches with ingredients selected for their benefiicial properties. Sleepy Moon soaps contain no chemical preservatives or harsh detergents.

Sue’s Herbal Heaven

Sue Herbalist, Susan Coombs
Mission: “Improve the Quality of Life”

Sue’s hometown of Canterbury is located in the Northeast corner of Connecticut. She has a BA in Biological Sciences from UCONN and is a graduate of the East West School of Herbology formed by Michael Tierra.

Herbal Gift Baskets * Board Member of the Connecticut Herbal Association Inc.
* Chairperson Kinne Preserve Commision
* Student Council Member of the American Herbalist Guild (AHG)
* Member of United Plant Savers

Susan also works as a molecular biologist with a pharmaceutical research and development company located in Connecticut.

Visit her website here.

Tobacco Road Farm

Tobacco road farm is owned and operated by Brian and Anita. You will often see them in the Co-op delivering their fantastic vegatables.

Turtle Ledge Farm

Offering high quality, certified organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and eggs, Turtle Ledge Farm is a small, intensively planted mini-farm located in Hampton, CT. In addition to sales to the Willimantic Food Co-op, growers Melinda Fields and Richard Bass also sell produce and eggs through an email subscription list: Friends of Turtle Ledge. Inquiries may be sent to their email address.

Wayne’s Organic

Wayne Owners Wayne and Marilyn Hansen provide the Co-op with local, organic vegatables. Wayne’s Organic Garden is located in Oneco, CT .Click here to see Wayne’s video about garlic; learn how it’s planted and how to store garlic at home.

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