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While the weather is a little iffy for the Labor Day weekend, it shouldn't be a total washout.  So take advantage of the unofficial last day of summer by enjoying the taste of freshly picked fruit and vegetables at one of our many farms. 

Bishop's Orchards, 1355 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Since 1871, Bishop's has been serving CT with the best possible farm products. The Farm Market and Winery are open year round. Seasonal pick-your-own fruits and agri-tainment. Come visit our animals too! Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; additional harvest hours. 203-453-2338; PYO Hotline 203-458-PICK, www.bishopsorchards.com 

Blue Hills Farm Apple Orchards, 141 Blue Hills Rd., Wallingford. 300-acre orchard on northern slope of Sleeping Giant Mountain. Apples, peaches, pears and Italian plums in the retail showroom during the season. 203-269-3189, www.bluehillsorchard.com

Chatfield Farm, 10 Firetower Rd., Killingworth. 646-288-2986, www.chatfieldfarm.com

CitySeed, New Haven. Visit one of Connecticut's best year-round farmers markets. Locations vary seasonally. Local veggies, meat, dairy, organic offerings, bread, hot food, coffee, family activities & much more! 203-773-3736, www.cityseed.org

Drazen Orchards, 251 Wallingford Rd., Cheshire. Farm stand and pick-your-own apples, peaches, pears and plums. 203-272-7985, www.drazenorchards.com

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Glendale Farms, 203 Herbert St., Milford. Pick-your-own strawberries. Daily in season 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 203-874-7203, www.glendalefarms.com  

Hickory Hill Orchards, 351 South Meriden Rd., (Rte. 70), Cheshire. Free weekend hayrides to pick-your-own apples, peaches, pears and pumpkins. Also gourmet shop, picnic area and holiday loft. Mid August-December, daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-272-3824, hickoryhillorchards.com

Hindinger Farm, 835 Dunbar Hill Rd., Hamden. Hindinger Farm is perched on top of Dunbar Hill Road in Hamden. We sell our fresh fruits and veggies at our retail stand. Seasonally, Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-288-0700, www.hindingersfarm.com 

Lyman Orchards, Jct. Rtes. 147 & 157, Middlefield. A year-round destination featuring pick-your-own fruit, Apple Barrel Market, Connecticut's Best Apple Pie, two public golf courses, banquet and outing facilities, plus fun-filled family-oriented events and activities. Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; additional hours at harvest time. 860-349-1793 (main) 860-349-6015 (PYO), www.lymanorchards.com

Maple View Farm, 603 Orange Center Rd., Orange. Horse-drawn wagon rides, wedding coach, pony rides, and birthday party facility, all by appointment only on weekends. 203-799-6495, www.mapleviewfarmparties.com

Massaro Community Farm, 41 Ford Rd., Woodbridge. The farm's barns and house have been restored and there is now a Learning Garden, greenhouses and a walking trail. It includes 12 acres of fields of which 7.5 acres are currently producing vegetables, fruits, flowers and honey. 203-736-8618, www.massarofarm.org

New England Alpacas, 14 Bethke Rd., Killingworth. Farm tours and visits by appointment. 860-663-3482, www.nealpacas.com

Robert Treat Farm, 1339 New Haven Ave., Milford. Family-owned and operated farm specializing in locally grown vegetables. A seasonally operated farm market selling local products and other gourmet items. Hours vary seasonally. 203-878-4270, www.roberttreatfarm.com

Rose Orchards Farm, 33 Branford Rd. (Rte. 139), North Branford. A 10th-generation farm. Pick-your-own strawberries and raspberries in season; see pumpkin and mum displays in autumn; visit farm animals year-round. Horse-drawn wagon rides take place during fall harvest time. Hay rides, weather permitting. Hours vary seasonally. 203-488-7996, www.roseorchardsfarm.com

Sunflower Farm, 767 Derby Milford Rd., Orange. Fresh made natural soaps, lotions and toiletries, plus seasonal perennials; mums, pumpkins, Christmas trees, wreaths and other holiday items. Hours vary by season. 203-795-6829, www.sunflowerfarm.com

Winterberry Farm, 104 Parker Hill Rd. Ext., Killingworth. Thanksgiving-Christmas, weekends 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; weekdays 1-4:30 p.m. 860-663-2747