In The News

July 27, 2010

Cooking with class: Harvest Kitchen in Shelton teaches secret to eating well

By Patricia Villers, Register Staff
pvillers@newhavenregister.com

SHELTON — The Harvest Kitchen is open. But don’t expect to be served.

The idea behind the cooking studio and farm education center at Jones Family Farms is to teach people how to prepare nutritious meals using locally grown ingredients.

New Haven Register: Berry Good Pickin's

July 07, 2010

By Lauren Garrison, Register Staff

Berry enthusiasts have had a rare treat this spring and early summer: ripe, ready-to-pick strawberries in late May, and blueberries in late June, more than two weeks ahead of schedule, according to area farmers.

And corn is next.

Families heading to Jones Family Farm in Shelton last week for a pick-your-own experience were fortunate to see the last of the strawberry crop and the first of the blueberries. There were also pick-your-own blueberries last week at Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford.

Press New England: Winemaker Spotlight | Jamie Jones of Jones Winery

June 23, 2010

At press, we strive to not only provide you with the latest information on upcoming events and newest releases, but also to give you a behind the scenes look into the people who make each winery unique. One of our new features will be our winemaker spotlight where we showcase the winemaker from each of our participating wineries and get their answers to a list of questions asked by press. To kick start this feature, today we are “getting to know” more about Jamie Jones of Jones Winery.

Q: How long have you been making wine?

CTVisit.com: Strawberries Ready For Picking

June 03, 2010

Traditionally, Connecticut farmers are ramping up their strawberry season preparation the beginning of June to open a week or two into the month. This year, Mother Nature has helped to break tradition. Due to the very warm weather Connecticut has experienced this spring, the strawberries are already ripe for the picking. To many, the sweet treats symbolize the unofficial start of summer.

WTNH: Strawberry time at Jones in Shelton

June 03, 2010

Strawberry time at Jones in Shelton
Picking season starts early

Published : Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010, 7:09 PM EDT

By: Ted Koppy

Shelton, Connecticut (WTNH) - Warm and sunny spring days have been extra sweet for Connecticut strawberry crops.

Some in the business say their fruit has ripened early and there is plenty for the pickin'.

During this time of year, local strawberry fields are usually filled with white flowers, but at Jones Family Farms in Shelton, this year they're filled with berries.

Annie Mame - Six Generations of Jones’ Have Kept The Farm Running

May 25, 2010

May 22, 2010

Ann Nyberg (Annie Mame Blog)

Think about it. Six generations of Jones have tended to this beautiful acreage in Shelton, Connecticut.

Much of the state knows the Jones Family Farms as a place to grab your pumpkins for Halloween, or strawberries and blueberries and to cut your own Christmas tree.

New Haven Register - Young Farmer Jones Shines in Contest

February 24, 2010

By Patricia Villers, Register Staff

SHELTON — Resident Jamie Jones was recognized as one of the top young farmers by the American Farm Bureau Association at its recent conference in Seattle.

Jones, a sixth-generation farmer at Jones Family Farms, located on 400 acres in the White Hills section, earned runner-up status among nearly 50 of the nation’s most accomplished young farmers and ranchers.

There was a first-place winner and four runners-up for the association’s prestigious Agricultural Achievement Award.

NBC News 30 - Pick The Perfect Tree

December 03, 2009

Pick The Perfect Tree

Tips from an expert on how to pick and care for the perfect Christmas tree. Jamie Jones joined WVIT 30 for a segment about picking and caring for your Christmas tree.

Click here to watch the video...

Valley Independant Sentinel - Jones Wins Facebook Farm Fight

November 30, 2009

Jones Wins Facebook Farm ‘Fight’

by Jodie Mozdzer

Shelton —

Look for some out-of-place farmers at Jones Family Farms this month.

After winning the great Facebook Farm Fight last week, Jones Family Farms secured bragging rights and a day of work out of a crew from friendly rival Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford.

Hartford Courant - Cut-Your-Own Farms Have Wide Variety...

November 28, 2009

Christmas Tree Shops: Cut-Your-Own Farms Have Wide Variety, Fun Family Atmosphere, And Heavenly Smell

JACK CORAGGIO

Special to The Courant

November 28, 2009

Like many agricultural parcels, the Jones Family Farms offers a small bevy of various crops for harvest. Through the summer and into the fall, people can pick strawberries, then blueberries and then pumpkins.

But when December sneaks in, that's when the real cash crop is harvested. Indeed, while the entire plot reaches a massive 400 acres, exactly half is dedicated to Christmas trees.