Hello Dave-
Don't worry....you'll be growing your own fig trees, shortly. It just takes a little planning to keep your trees alive and well over our unpredictable winters.
I live in Da Bronx and have been growing containerized fig trees since 2007 without any problems. Then the "Winter of 2013-2014" came along, and killed all my trees. Why? I was too lazy to get the trees under cover before the bitter cold and blustery winds massacred my trees. Your best bet is to grow your trees in large containers, and to store them in a cool garage for the dormancy period. You will have a higher success rate using this routine. In ground trees are a bit risky in your climate, but it can be done.
Try contacting Robert Harper. He is also growing fig trees in Connecticut (Zone 5-6) and he might be able to recommend just what varieties will do well in your area. As mentioned in earlier postings, if you containerize your trees, you will be able to almost any fig variety that will ripen figs in short growing seasons. You should be able to grow your "Brown Turkey" without problems-containerized.
Also, go to the Italian Fig Trees.net site. Joe Morle has/grows varieties that will do well in your climate, and he's located around the Boston area. He'll get your head straight when it comes to figs.
Don't fret too much about what to grow. With some precautions, you will be astonished by the number of varieties that will do well for you, in your climate. Do not be daunted by failures, and don't ever give up. You won't be sorry.
E-Mail me if you need more information or run into problems. fdvpiano@yahoo.com
Good luck with your collection. This forum, and it's members will have all the answers to your questions.
Frank
Bronx,NYC