We are Kalenauskas Farm & Market
Kalenauskas Farm was founded in 1914 by John C. and Josephine Kalenauskas. John C. & Josephine developed the farm into a fully operating dairy farm. In their passing, John A. and his wife Marie Kalenauskas took over operation of the farm and continued to develop the property into what it is today. In 1986, the family made the decision to sell off their dairy herd and transition their focus into a less labor intensive operation which included an increase in hay production and livestock production. The farm is currently run by two of John A. and Marie's children, John M. and his sister Karen Kalenauskas, with the assistance of John A. and Marie's grandchildren, family members, and friends.
Throughout the years, Karen developed her own niche within the farm and established Karen's Lambs which focuses on the production of lambs, goats, and wool products. Karen's Lambs features some of the wool products produced on Kalenauskas Farm at local fiber festivals and farmer's markets across Connecticut.
In 2014 Kalenauskas Farm celebrated their centennial anniversary. We gathered with countless family members, friends and people who have been a key part of the farm being in operation for 100 years and commemorated our success.
In 2014 Kalenauskas Farm celebrated their centennial anniversary. We gathered with countless family members, friends and people who have been a key part of the farm being in operation for 100 years and commemorated our success.
Today, we operate on over 470 acres of land producing corn silage and hay square and round bales. In addition, we operate our shavings mill on the property daily, which allows us to provide pine shavings to a variety of area farms. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020, we began Kalenauskas Farm Market, opening our first retail store selling products that were 100% produced by members of the Kalenauskas Farm Family. The store features beef and lamb from the farm as well as fiber products, honey, maple syrup, soap, cutting boards and many other seasonal goods.
Over the years, many things have changed at Kalenauskas Family Farms - new family members, new tractors, new faces, new ventures.
However one thing has remained the same. When you drive up Sand Bank Road, you will see the white silo that greets you, and a family built on a history of dedication, stands right next to it welcoming you to our farm.
However one thing has remained the same. When you drive up Sand Bank Road, you will see the white silo that greets you, and a family built on a history of dedication, stands right next to it welcoming you to our farm.
