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The Jones Family

Historic Tradition of Agricultural Excellence

For over 160 years, the Jones family has been working the lands on their farm in Shelton, Connecticut. Today this 500-acre farm offers one of the finest harvest-your-own picking experiences due to the high quality crops and the knowledgeable, friendly farmers and staff. Generation after generation of farm guests visit the farm each year, not only to savor the unbelievable flavor of our delicious strawberries or to find the perfect Christmas tree, but to enjoy time with their family while experiencing the rustic beauty of our farm.

Jones Family Farms, nestled in the White Hills of Shelton, with its 19th century dairy barn and homestead farmhouse, offers a peaceful setting in the heart of a working farm. The beautiful countryside with its orderly rows of Christmas trees, neat stonewalls, and well-maintained fields are the result of efforts by seven generations of Jones family farmers.

Each generation of the Jones family has left their positive impact on the farm. Growing up on a dairy farm, fourth generation Philip Jones and his wife Elisabeth started the Christmas tree farm in the 1940s. His son Terry, fifth generation, and his wife Jean added the wonderful strawberries and blueberries in the 1960s and the pumpkin farm in the 1980s. Sixth generation Jamie and his wife Christiana started the winery in 2004. One wonders what the seventh generation might bring to the farm.

 

close up of bee pollinating flowers in field

Mission

Be good to the land and the land will be good to you. These are the words of our family's founding farmer, Philip James Jones. His words inspire our actions each and every day.
stone wall Christmas trees rainbow

Farm History Timeline

Philip James Jones, a Welsh-Irish immigrant, purchased the land in the 1850's. His words - "Be good to the land and the land will be good to you" - have inspired all succeeding generations of Jones farmers.
tractor in field in spring

Sustainable Farming

All who work and live on the Jones Family Farms are guided by the words of the farm’s founder: “Be good to the land and the land will be good to you.”
A rainbow is captured over the farm

Our Farm & Winery Team

Seven generations of the Jones family have farmed these lands. The Jones farmers work with an amazing team of talented, dedicated individuals. The family is grateful to many in the community who have helped at the farm over the decades.
Farm dog Skye naps in a pile of pumpkins

Farm Dogs

Our farm is a better place due to the wonderful farm dogs that live here with us.  Representing a variety of breeds, these rescue dogs have found happiness at the farm and in return they have brought happiness to our farmers.
Fall Jones Truck - five wine barrels spell Jones

Contact Us

Mailing Address: Jones Family Farms 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road Shelton, CT, 06484. For daily specific updates on days and hours of operation, call the Farmer Jones Crop Line at 203-929-8425.

We believe we grow the best agricultural products in an environmentally sustainable way. We’re a family that cares passionately for the land and we hope we can share that passion with you.

Terry Jones