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The oldest farm in CT was founded over 100 years before the country. Here’s where it is
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In the middle of New England fall, there’s nothing better than heading to a local farm and picking up fresh apples, pumpkins and warm baked goods.
However, Connecticut is not only home to various good farms to visit, but also various historical farms. In fact, the state’s oldest farm is over 100 years older than the country itself. Established in the 1630s, Field View Farm is not only the state’s oldest farm, but also its oldest business.
Here’s a brief history of the oldest farm in Connecticut.
History of Field View Farm
According to the farm’s Facebook page, Field View Farm was founded in 1639 by Thomas Hine and his family, and it has stayed in the family for 12 generations since. In 1996, the farm suffered a huge fire, the damages from which took a state grant and years to repair.
Today, Field View still functions as a dairy farm and a farm machinery manufacturer, focusing mainly on dairy products like milk and ice cream. Visitors can check out the farm stand for fresh products or enjoy a sweet treat at the ice cream window.
Field View Farm is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the ice cream window open from April through October. The farm is located at 707 Derby Ave. in Orange.
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Former UConn women’s basketball star Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 13 points and three rebounds while Aaliyah Edwards had six points and two rebounds for the Sun. Kia Nurse did not score in just five minutes for the Tempo.
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WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
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WESTPORT — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused a traffic slowdown stretching for miles into Fairfield Friday afternoon, according to state officials.
The crash scene has since been cleared.
Connecticut State Police said the two-car crash was reported near Exit 17 in the southbound lanes at 3:03 p.m.
One driver was taken to the hospital for reported injuries, the agency said.
The crash closed the right lane of the highway, causing cars and trucks to be backed up for miles along I-95 into Fairfield, traffic cameras showed.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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