Our Story
Owen’s Meadow Farm CT was established in January 2025 and is owned by the Chickos Family from Canton, Connecticut. Owen, the youngest of the Chickos family, has both physical and intellectual disabilities that will make employment in his future very challenging. His dream is to work on a farm and we are devoted to making his dream come true.
Our first step was to purchase a 30-acre farm in Norfolk, Connecticut, nestled in the picturesque New England countryside. While the land started as raw forestland, our vision for the farm (currently being worked temporarily at the Chickos Residence) is to have a safe place for individuals of all different abilities and interests to be employed.
We plan to develop a sound business model and approach over the next 2-3 years with an official opening slated for 2028. In addition to employment, we hope to expand our services to offer educational programs for local special education programs in the Northwest corner of Connecticut. Our daughter Ally has dreams of leading this education portion of the farm upon graduating from college.
Our products
Our specialty crops include cut flowers and mushrooms, and we plan on expanding to include maple syrup, honey and timber products.
Meet Our Team
Owen
The inspiration behind Owen’s Meadow Farm, meet Owen. Owen is 14 years old and a great blessing to our family. Owen has a passion for farming and all things involving nature. When he isn’t working hard farming, Owen also loves playing soccer and basketball. He is an avid swimmer in his pool and and loves being with his family including his two beloved dogs, Remington and Piper.
Ally
Meet Ally, the glue to our family. Literally and figuratively, Ally is our creative mind which keeps us on track, organized, well decorated and driven. She is a very talented student athlete in her junior year of HS with her vision set on pursuing college to study Elementary Education at UCONN. She is the most empathetic big sister and advocate for her brother. We look forward to all she will offer to the farm in the upcoming years.
Liz
Liz is the behind the scenes business side of Owen’s Meadow Farm. In her spare time when she isn’t advocating for Owen and attending Ally’s events, she also has a passion for growing cut flowers. She has been employed by Raytheon Technologies Corporation for 23 years as a financial accountant. In addition to enjoying the farm life, she loves visiting her family back home in Maine.
John
John is the boots on the ground at Owen’s Meadow Farm. He is a veteran of the United States Navy who served from 1999-2003. He has a degree in natural resources from UCONN and later started a career in conservation law enforcement. In addition, he has farming experience having worked on farms previously. Upon retirement from his career, he will be taking over the operations of the farm. When not farming, John loves to hunt, travel and listen to music.
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Owen's Meadow Farm
Norfolk, Connecticut
860-593-5972
owensmeadowfarmct@gmail.com
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