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MEET OUR FARMERS
Austin Brothers Farm - Belchertown, MA
Austin Brothers Valley Farm was founded more than 130 years ago by the Austin family. At that time, farms were numerous in Western Massachusetts, with dairy the mainstay. Milk production was the livelihood of Austin Farm until 2006. Then the economy changed. But the Austin family's commitment to farms and "buy local" continued to remain strong. Austin Farm is situated on 130 acres of green pasture and is operated by the fourth and fifth generation of Austins, with the home front being the center for Austin Family gatherings. Backed by tradition and family dedication, Bill, Roxanne, Michael and Kathy have transitioned from dairy farming to raising beef and pork. Cattle are raised naturally on green pasture, fed hay, silage and fresh water and are grain finished for 120 days for marbling and flavor. No hormones or feed additives are used. Our beef is USDA inspected and dry aged for 14-21 days for tenderness and taste. Browse our Meat products!
Bashista Orchards - Southampton, MA
Our family farm has been growing fruit since 1926. Some of the trees from Jacob Bashista’s original orchard are still producing fine fruit for your enjoyment. With over 40 varieties of apples, pears and plums, there is sure to be a favorite for every taste. Our blend of ripe apples are slow pressed in our own cider mill to create a fine apple cider that can be enjoyed either hot or cold. Browse our Cider products!
Czajkowski Farm- Hadley, MA
Czajkowski Farm operates on 300 acres, 100 acres of which are certified organic. This third generation farm is operated by Joseph Czajkowski, who says of his work, "we love what we do."Browse our produce baskets!
Diemand Farm- Wendell, MA
Diemand Farm has been a family-owned business since 1936. Browse our Diemand Farm products!
Enterprise Farm - Whately, MA
We are one of the longest-running certified organic farms in Massachusetts. Located in the Connecticut River Valley, we're a family farm dedicated to growing high-quality, great tasting vegetables while maintaining our values of conservation, environmental integrity, and sustainability. Browse our produce baskets!
Equinox Farm- Sheffield, MA
We are a 15-acre operation specializing in mesclun salad greens, baby arugula, micro greens and greenhouse heirloom tomatoes. We sell our greens to local restaurants, grocery stores, schools and institutions as well as to restaurants in Northampton, Williamstown, Boston and New York City. In the winter, we continue to distribute high quality greens to our local markets by collaborating with other independent growers who supply us with fresh product through early spring. Browse our produce baskets!
Farmstead at Mine Brook- Charlemont, MA
Goat Rising is a dynamic business located in scenic, rural Charlemont, Massachusetts. Our home, The Farmstead at Mine Brook is a working farm available to the public for visits. Our focus is to create fresh new products along with traditional favorites on our farm. All of our products are handcrafted with the same care and pride as has been done by generations before us. Browse our cheese products!
Montview Neighborhood Farm - Northampton, MA
The Montview Neighborhood Farm is a human powered CSA and edible food forest, serving the Ward 3 neighborhood in Northampton, Massachusetts. We are located on three acres of conservation land near downtown. Browse our produce baskets!
Red Fire Farm - Granby, MA
Our farm produces a wide diversity of vegetables, flowers, fruit, and a high quality selection of vegetable and bedding plant flowers for your home garden in the spring. We've been growing with certified organic practices since we started in 2001. Browse our produce baskets!
River Rock Farm- Brimfield, MA
At River Rock Farm, we raise our own beef cattle and sell USDA inspected, natural, aged beef to retail customers and restaurants. We raise livestock in ways that promote their health and well-being, as well as that of our customers. Our cattle are raised in pastures, rather than in feedlots. Feeding animals in pastures, with trees for shade and protection from the elements, room to roam so that the cattle can spread out, short grass for keeping the livestock cool in the summer, and fresh water, virtually eliminates disease problems in the herd. We do not use artificial growth hormones, growth stimulants, or artificial or antibiotic feed additives. Browse our meat products!
Sidehill Farm- Ashfield, MA
Our small dairy and vegetable farm nestled on the eastern slopes of the Berkshire Hills. We sell yogurt and raw milk from our own grass-fed cows, and vegetables and fruit from our fields and greenhouses. Browse our Sidehill products!
Small Ones Farm- South Amherst, MA
Small Ones Farm is a 63-acre, family-owned farm in South Amherst, MA. We grow tree fruit (apples, peaches, plums, pears), berries, pumpkins and herbs for local markets using organic and biodynamic growing practices. Our apples are used to make our apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and our delicious apple pies. We host children's programs throughout the year, including our Seedlings summer program. Browse our Small Ones products!
Town Farm - Northampton, MA
We are a small family farm located in the heart of Northampton, MA(1/2 mile from the downtown business district). Our goal is to grow food for people living in, working in, and visiting Northampton. We fertilize our fields with composted animal manure, rock powders, and cover crops, and manage our pests with products that are allowed under the national organic standards. Browse our produce baskets!
Winter Moon Farm - Hadley, MA
Michael Docter's farm specializes in winter food production and storage. "Our goal is to be carbon neutral by 2015 on this farm. We are very excited that people are looking to eat local food 365 days a year and not just in the summer". This farm is known for its sweet, tasty carrots. In addition to carrots, Docter supplies red and golden beets, parsnips, "psychedelic watermelon radishes" turnips and more. Browse our produce baskets!
