Cultivating family
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July 4, 2023

Cultivating family

DeFrancesco Farm in Northford, CT, has been owned and operated by one family since the early 1900s. Fourth generation farmer Mike DeFrancesco, who operates the farm today with his two brothers, explained the farm’s history. “My great-grandfather started the farm in 1903 with an acre or two and planted vegetables,” said Mike. “My grandfather wanted to

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