The oldest farm in CT was founded over 100 years before the country. Here’s where it is

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.