New Hampshire Farms Network

Bartlett Farm Dairy, Concord, NH

Bartlett Farm Dairy in Concord is a family farm, through and through. Scott and Craig’s great-grandfather bought the land in 1924 and built a second story on on the house to accommodate his seven children. Today, Scott and his father, Alan, manage the farming, while brother Craig focuses on marketing their milk to local outlets. Scott always knew he would continue the family legacy, leaving only for a brief time to earn a degree in animal science before returning to the farm. The Bartletts were able to begin selling and marketing their own milk to markets across New Hampshire when Craig rejoined the family business in 2011.

Ledge Top Farm, Wilton, NH

With the help of a co-worker and some pigs with appetites, a garden was rooted out and cleared into three acres of fertile land. Tom Mitchell, a Milford (NH) High School biology teacher, began the creation of Ledge Top Farm. Tom recalls, “When I started planting rhubarb back in 1975, I hit ledge within six inches. It seemed all digging projects hit ledge, so being at the top of a hill, the name came together.” Tucked away in the woods of Wilton, New Hampshire, Tom found his unexpected calling. Ledge Top Farm operates under an organic version of the Golden Rule because Tom “wouldn’t want to eat food that has chemicals,” and, therefore, refuses to sell such crops to his community. Certified naturally grown fruits and vegetables are for sale through membership or farmer’s markets.

Canterbury Aleworks, Canterbury, NH

Canterbury Aleworks is a small brewery established in 2012. Located in Canterbury, New Hampshire, the brewery is run by Steve Allman, with help from his family. In 1985 Steve bought 72 acres of land and built a small cabin that he would call home. He named his farm “Hidden Wonders” because of its hidden location and reputation as “the seven wonders of Canterbury” and began producing vegetables and meat for his family in 1996.

Krebs Farm, Sanbornton, N.H.

Please excuse my appearance, I’ve been slaughtering chickens all morning” Ralph Rathjen explains. His jeans are covered in dirt, dried blood, and a few stray chicken feathers. Ralph Rathjen, owner of KREBS Farm, walks around his property with his dog Holly, a black-lab mix who, a rescue dog, trails along behind him. “I always get phone calls asking if Mr. Krebs is around,” Ralph laughs, “but Mr. Krebs doesn’t exist. That’s not my name.” He explains that KREBS is actually the initials of all his family members: his wife Kristen, Ralph, and his children Elizabeth, Ben and Sophie. This small family farm sells berries and produce to local restaurants, at their own farm stand. Come visit to pick your own.

Muster Field Farm, North Sutton, NH

The wonderful Muster Field Farm is a farm that has a lot of historical value in the tiny town of Sutton, New Hampshire. The farm was founded as the Harvey Homestead in 1772 by Matthew Harvey. The original house that was built had burnt down in 1787. The current house that is on the property was built shortly after, but has expanded since it was built. The new house was used as a tavern for the locals to drink at, the first post office and first library in Sutton, and a home for the descendants of the Harveys. In total, eight generations of Harvey descendants lived on the farm and added to it. Open daily year round. Fruit, flower and veggie gardens. Seasonal events.

Ski Hearth Farm, Sugar Hill, NH

With a vast view of Franconia Ridge and Cannon Mountain across the widespread field, Ski Hearth Farm is picturesque and “sells itself”, according to farm manager David White. The historic farm house—one of the oldest structures found in the area—is a reminder of the long history of the farm property and its previous owners. Beginning with Selden Hannah’s famous potato farm in the 1940s, to Olympic Skier Bode Miller, to present-day owner Davis Mangold, Ski Hearth has been an important resource in the agricultural and agri-tourism community of the North Country. The farm’s trails are well groomed for x-country skiing!

Spring Hill Farm, Sanbornton, NH

“Health, Heritage, Harmony”—words written boldly on the sign for Spring Hill Farm, an 85 acre farm in the small town of Sanbornton, New Hampshire…When asked to elaborate, Eric said, “For ‘health,’ the Hippocrates quote, ‘let food be thy medicine’ sums it up.” For “heritage,” he’s talking about his passion for preserving the land, the animal breeds he’s raising, and their 1800s house. As for “harmony,” a visitor can see such concord in the use of livestock, compost, and minerals to restore the soil in order to grow the most nutritious and robust fruits and vegetables. Selling produce year round for markets in the Lakes Region.

Victory Aquaponics, Londonderry, NH

Victory Aquaponics is able to sell fresh lettuce, kale, swiss chard and more throughout the entire year to local farm markets using their climate-controlled greenhouse. Ross feeds the fish a vegetarian diet of organic grain. The water flows from the fish tanks into a biological filter filled with small plastic balls with spiked protrusions where the ammonia in the waste produced by the fish is converted by beneficial bacteria first into nitrites then nitrates which is what the plants thrive on.

Robie Farm, Piermont, NH

One of the staples at Robie Farm is their raw milk. This milk has three very important purposes. It is used for their cheeses, which are made on site, and it is also sold and used to feed calves. As of 2016, they have about 20 dairy cows that are milked daily. Lee milks the cows two days a week, while Mark milks them the rest of the week. Each of their cows has a name, and they keep track of lineage by naming each calf using the first letter of the mother’s name. Buy fresh milk, eggs, specialty meats and cheese direct from the farm.

Riley’s Farm, Epping, NH

Riley’s Farm is a “no judgment zone,” as the goal is to create and build positive relationships with horses and riders of all levels. Linsay personifies that philosophy as she offers a quick hello to each of her horses who eagerly watch and nicker to her upon her approach, their actions demonstrating the respect and trust each has for the other. So whether you are contemplating sitting in a saddle for the first time ever or want to take the next step to advance your horsemanship skills, be sure to check out what Riley’s Farm can offer you!

Pinewoods Yankee Farm, Lee, NH

Tina and her husband, Erick, established the farm about 30 years ago, with the name originating from a dog kennel that Erick’s father once owned. Little did they know that the purchase of a herd of Angus cattle from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) would provide the foundation for Pinewoods Yankee Farm, now selling flowers year-round along with grass fed beef, hay, and compost at the farm by order and appointment.

Back 40 Acre Farm, Chester, NH

Fresh, natural, and local are only a few of many words to describe the quality of the food products available at Back 40 Acre Farm. Bill Ahie is the “chief cook and bottle washer” and proud of it. His attention to detail is paramount, and he sees to the daily order of tasks that call on him from all around the farm. He is on the go 24/7 with many projects on the “to do” list. This former Army Veteran from the Vietnam era and canine police officer for many years continues to be on a mission. The farm is his mission, and nothing is overlooked.

Greenhill Collective Farm, Sutton, NH

Greenhill Collective Farm, located in Sutton, New Hampshire, is a small, off the grid, certified organic farm owned and operated by Ben Dobrowski and his family. The “Collective” part of the farm name is related to the vision of eventually renting out small portions of the farm to people that want to farm but don’t have the land to. They specialize in the production of organic vegetables sold to the community at local farmers markets and through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.

Barker’s Farm, Stratham, NH

Approximately 35 – 40 of the 80 acres that belong to Barker’s Farm is under production with a variety of produce and flowers. The fields are surrounded by wooded areas that also connect to conservation land and town parks such as Stratham Hill Park. Edie’s passion for the area and cultivation of healthy produce is evident in her tone as she describes how the land is cared for. Refer to the farm’s harvest schedule for seasonal product availability.

Brookford Farm, Canterbury, NH

Catarina and Luke Mahoney met at a farm near St. Petersburg, Russia in the fall of 1999 and lived there for five years. This 240-acre diversified, biodynamic farm was set up to provide a healthy living and working environment for handicapped individuals. At the farm they were exposed to many different aspects of agriculture and sustainable living.

Miles Smith Farm, Loudon, NH

In the mid-1800s Miles Smith, a mason and farmer, cleared his land, built a house, raised a family, erected time-honored stone walls and pastured pigs, goats and dairy cattle. Today as an enduring reminder of that redoubtable heritage Miles Smith is buried in a cemetery on the land where he toiled. And while it may seem a tad fanciful, Carole Soule and Bruce Dawson, the current owners will, from time to time, visit the old owner’s grave for reflection and inspiration. In any event, Miles Smith still seems to wield considerable influence.

Taylor Brothers Sugarhouse & Creamery, Meriden Village, NH

Taylor Brothers Sugarhouse & Creamery got its start in the seventies when Jim, Bill, and Rob Taylor were youngsters working on their family’s dairy farm. For fun, they tapped some maple trees in the neighborhood, borrowed an old canning pot from their mother, built an arch of concrete blocks and went into the syrup business. Syrup, cheese and more local farm products for sale.

DeMeritt Hill Farm, Lee, NH

Diversification is a key word in the vocabulary of the Wilson family, and diversify they have! Pick-your-own blueberries, apples, pumpkins, and occasionally peaches are available in season. Sweet breads, many featuring the farm’s own fruit, are baked right on the farm in a commercial kitchen. No matter the season, homemade apple cider donuts are always a favorite with the crowds. Demeritt Hill Farm hosts multiple events throughout the year including a haunted Halloween hayride.

Lull Farm, Hollis & Milford, NH

Lull Farm isn’t exactly a rural, Sunday afternoon drive destination. Seven days a week, visitors pass a shopping center and several fields before parking in the car-dotted lot off of Route 130 in Hollis. They emerge beneath some massive willow trees before entering a bustling, bursting-at-the-seams food market.
Before even getting in the door, shoppers weave between boxes of 70 different heirloom tomato varieties. Inside, rows of produce lead to the bakery, cheese counter, cut flower display and shelves of local value-added products—all the fruits of “Farmer Dave” Orde’s labor.

Gould Hill Farm, Contoocook, NH

As with many modern farmers, Tim and Amy Bassett would like to be working their land full time and with total devotion; after all, farming is in their blood. Tim is a fourth generation farmer, growing up on their family dairy farm, now run by his brother in Woodstock, Vermont. Amy’s grandfather, was a dairy farmer as well in Landaff, New Hampshire. But time and conditions impose the same challenges on farmers as they do on all families, and children of the earth cannot always carry on the traditions which they have been raised in and love as in the old days.

Stuart Farm, Stratham, NH

For nearly six decades, the Stuart Farm, with its rolling hills and dairy cows, has been a landmark in Stratham, New Hampshire. Located near the Great Bay Estuary, Stuart Farm is one of the first farms to be conserved by the state of New Hampshire.

Devriendt Farm, Goffstown, NH

Lea, with soil under her fingernails and hands stained pink from strawberries, said, “Farming is a seven-day-a-week job for everyone in the family.” They start their greenhouses the last week in January, growing annuals, potted perennials, vegetables, and herbs. The farmstand, nursery, and ice cream stand are open from the end of April through the end of October.

Brookford Farm, Canterbury, NH

For 14 years, Catarina and Luke have been learning and practicing organic and biodynamic farming on a variety of farms in Russia, Germany, and the United States. Catarina and Luke met at a farm near St. Petersburg, Russia in the fall of 1999 and lived there for five years. This 240-acre diversified, biodynamic farm was set up to provide a healthy living and working environment for handicapped individuals. At the farm they are involved in many different aspects of agriculture and sustainable living. Their on-site farm store is open 7 days a week, year round. You can sign up for their CSA to get the best of what they have and ensure a hearty weekly supply of local food!

Address: 250 W Rd,
Canterbury, NH 03224
Phone: +1 (603) 742-4084
Website: www.brookfordfarm.com

Wintergreens Farm and Aquaponics, North Stratford, NH Wintergreens Farm and Aquaponics, North Stratford, NH

Wintergreens is a small family farm located just across the Connecticut River from Vermont and a few miles from our Canadian neighbors. This solar-powered farm grows a variety of vegetables, fruit, and cut flowers.  You can purchase their produce, eggs, and granola bars year round at the North Country  Market Place in Colebrook, NH. A limited range of products is for sale at the Rootsellar in Lancaster, NH.  During the growing season, you can stop by the farm to see what’s available. They are also members of the North Country Farmers Co-op, a cooperative of farmers that grow and collectively sell to restaurants in the area.

Address: 10 Baldwin Street
North Stratford, NH 03590
Phone: +1 (603) 922-3451
Website: http://www.wintergreensap.com/

Holly Gowdy, Brookfield Farm, Walpole, NH

A certified organic, grass based, family farm operated in Walpole NH since 1995, Brookfield Farm is as rich in history as it is in sustaining a rich and fulfilling agricultural way of life for the Gowdy family. “At the end of the day, when all the cows, sheep, the cat, and the dog are here, and everyone is okay, and nothing needs attention— that is my greatest pleasure,” says Holly. “I’m happier than I’ve ever been.”. Find 100% grassfed meats for sale at the farm stand on Saturdays from 10–2 or by appointment. Contact-free pickup and delivery available.  Organic hay and forage, as well as garden compost, are ready to purchase.

Address: 460 Old Drewsville Rd.
Walpole, NH 03608
Phone: +1 (603) 445-5104
Website: https://brookfieldorganic.com/

Ridge View Farm, Gilsum, NH

Her biggest sellers are perennials and veggie starts. They are all non-GMO, and open-pollinated when possible, but Jenny does sell hybrids. She also supplies bedding plants to the City of Keene, so her products can be seen brightening areas within town. You can find garlic, strawberries (seasonal), and fully pedigreed American Chinchilla rabbits for breeding, show, and pet homes.

Address: 171 Belvedere Rd
Gilsum, NH 03448
Phone: +1 (603) 352-9044
Website: https://www.ridgeviewfarmnh.com/

Lancaster Floral Design & Garden Center, Lancaster, NH

Lancaster Floral Design & Garden Center now comprises a full-service floral shop as well as selling annuals, perennial shrubs and flowers, vegetable seedlings, and seeds, a variety of compost materials, kiln dried firewood, and an array of items from their shop that ranges from pet food and livestock feed to birdseed and fresh eggs and veggies.

Address: 306 Main St.
Lancaster, NH 03584
Phone: +1 (603) 788-3311
Website: http://www.lancasterfloraldesign.net/

Butternut Farm, Farmington, NH

This was a relatively young fruit farm when Giff Burnap and his wife, Mae, purchased it in 2005. The previous owners of the former dairy farm began to implement the “pick your own” fruit model in the late 1980s. Since acquiring the farm, the Burnaps have almost doubled its size and have also added cherries to their extensive list of produce.

Address: 195 Meaderboro Rd
Farmington, NH 03835
Phone: +1 (603) 335-4705
Website: http://www.butternutfarm.net/

Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, Monroe, NH

Whether they’re laying in Monroe or elsewhere, Pete and Gerry’s hens have access to large open areas outside for much of the day. They are free to peck at bugs hidden in the grass and scratch at the dirt; basically, they’re invited to act like chickens. Pete and Gerry’s technicians visit each of the partner farms weekly to ensure the company’s standards are met and help farmers work through any questions or challenges that arise.

Address: 140 Buffum Road
Monroe, NH 03771
Phone: 1-800-210-6657
Website: https://www.peteandgerrys.com/

Bailey Farm, Lyme, NH

It’s November and a time when packs of coyotes roam the fields at night near where 1000 Thanksgiving White Holland turkeys are housed on the Bailey Farm in Lyme, NH. “Don’t worry about waking me,” says Dan Bailey who owns the farm with his wife Millie. “I can’t sleep anyway.” After all, one coyote much less a pack, could wipe out the flock that he has been nurturing for six months, feeding his birds an expensive mixture of ground soybean and corn with a few squash added to the yard to peck at. Arriving soon was a friend with some traps. Dan was just as emphatic about importance of exercise for his turkeys; lots of walking around in the fresh air adds to  the health of the birds, and lends to the flavor that his buyers crave.

Riverslea Farm, Epping, NH

“In 1991 when we bought a 200 year old farm in disrepair, we did not have a plan, we just thought it would be a nice place to live and fix up,” says Jeff Conrad who, with his wife Liz owns Riverslea Farm in Epping, NH.  The Conrads’ early renovations, however, began to take on a life of their own. After turning their old farm house into a comfortable and infinitely livable home, they went to work on their barns to start on what would become the Riverslea Farm. Now, the family farm raises sheep and goats for selling meat, skins and wool. High quality washable sheepskins and wool products are for sale at the farm shop and purchasable by mail.

Beaver Pond Farm, Newport, NH

A “National Bicentennial Farm,” as it was chopped out of virgin woodland in 1780, now has a thriving maple sugaring business with 2,500 taps for New Hampshire graded syrup beginning in March. During the summer, their crops include a pick your own raspberry patch, blueberries, and vegetables at the stand. Fall is pumpkin and apple season, and in December they have wreaths made from their own brush and trees grown on the farm. Other local products are also available for sale.

Fuller’s Sugarhouse, Lancaster, NH

Sugaring comes early in a person’s life, if it is going to come at all. For Dave Fuller, he was a young teen when he was introduced to the mystery of tapping the sugar maple for its sweet sap. Now, sugaring is what he does. He taps the trees; he boils the syrup, and packages it. No mystery here; sugaring and the business of maple syrup is his full time passion.

In January, Dave and his son, James, begin repairing their snow buried tubing for the coming season. Because the earliest sap is usually the sweetest, they want to be ready and sap appears in mysterious ways; one never knows when the daytime temperature will climb high enough for the sap to begin flowing. Forty degrees is about the temperature they are looking for. In the North Country, it can be as early as late February. The family taps over 9,500 maple trees in the Lancaster area and boils down over 160,000 gallons of maple sap to produce over 4,000 gallons of maple syrup. End of the season syrup is dark and is considered commercial grade. Mrs. Fuller, who makes the maple candy and sugar and runs the family store in Lancaster prefers it for cooking because of its intense sweetness and flavor.

Tomapo Farm, Lebanon, NH

Take a quick peek into the Tomapo Farm brochure and you’ll learn that the folks who tend to things on Storrs Hill “have been bringing you pure New Hampshire maple and other Yankee ingenuity,” since 1769. The farm on Storrs Hill Road dates back well over 200 years under one family. The U.S Department of Agriculture has recognized it as one of the few bicentennial farms in the country. Tomapo Farm offers Retail firewood for sale and retail/wholesale maple syrup products including syrup, candy, cream, and sugar.

Applecrest Farm Orchards, Hampton Falls, NH

Applecrest Farm Orchards is the oldest and largest apple orchard in the state of New Hampshire, as well as the oldest continuously operated apple orchard in the United States, since 1913 . The “Apple Train” ran a weekly route from Boston to the rolling orchards of Applecrest Farm. Nowadays, this year-round apple orchard grows over 40 varieties of apples, as well as peaches, berries, sweet corn, pumpkins, and summer vegetables. You can also find all-natural apple cider, made-from-scratch confectioneries, and a range of locally produced farm goods for sale at the Farm Market.

Appleview Orchard, Pittsfield, NH

Appleview Orchard is a kid-friendly, hilltop apple orchard located just a few minutes off of the highway in Pittsfield, NH. Walk through the scenic farm and pick your own apples from classic and heirloom trees. While you’re there, browse an assortment of local treats and other gifts at their Country Gift Shoppe. Enjoy freshly picked apples, gourmet ice cream, homemade apple crisp, waffles, cones, brownies, and more. Seasonal hayrides on the weekends and group tours on weekdays.

Riverview Farm, Plainfield, NH

The 44-acre Riverview Farm is home to over 1,600 apple trees, hundreds of blueberry, fall raspberry and currant bushes, pumpkins, corn, and cut-your-own flowers. A picnic area and barn store—with products from their own and neighboring farms—add to the visitor’s experience. The family’s friendly dogs may greet you. And nowadays you can see bald eagles, geese, and many other birds fly over the river. The farm has a corn maze for wandering, hayrides as another way to reach the orchards and enjoy the scenery. Safe and comfortable for every member of the family, the entire farm is handicap accessible for your convenience.

McClary Hill Farm, Epsom, NH

Early American history and modern times merge at McClary Hill Farm in Epsom. Dave Stewart’s 18th-century farmhouse sits on a hill named for the first Scots-Irish family to settle in the area. Dave, manages his own 138-acre farm with a focus on balanced animal and vegetable production. See the fresh, organically-raised meats, dairy, poultry, eggs, honey that the farm has to offer. McClary Hill Farm encompasses an old barn, an animal barn, greenhouses, fields, gardens, and home of the new Blasty Bough Brewing Company with live music, too.

Manning Hill Farm, Winchester, NH

With the purchase of an 1874 farm house and 126 acres of land in 2005, Sarah and Sam became a welcome addition to New Hampshire’s hardworking first generation farmers. The couple decided that their primary focus would be to produce good quality milk. It was a big decision to start milking cows from scratch. To set themselves apart from the rest of the dairy industry, they decided on milking and breeding the rarely seen heritage Dutch Belted dairy cows (not to be confused with Belted Galloway beef cattle). Dutch Belted are known for producing premium quality naturally homogenized milk. With only 200 registered in the U.S, the breed also offered the couple the opportunity to begin a breeding up program and make a contribution to farm animal preservation. Come taste the premium milk for yourself. The farm also offers fresh eggs, maple syrup, grass-fed beef, pork, and chicken for sale.

Farnum Hill Ciders at Poverty Lane Orchards, Lebanon, NH

Farnum Hill cider is a “true” cider—an alcoholic beverage fermented from apples, exactly as a wine is fermented from grapes. Their ciders are 6.5–7.5% alcohol, tend toward the dry, sharp, and fruity and come from true cider apples of English, French, and American origin. Owners Steve Wood and Louisa Spencer are setting a trend for the return of cider’s pre-Prohibition glory. To quote Steve , “Johnny Appleseed planted the frontier for cider, after all “Mom and apple pie” came later, blotting out certain enjoyable truths from the national memory.”

Address: 98 Poverty Ln,

Lebanon, NH 03766

Phone: +1 (603) 448-1511

Website: farnumhillciders.com

Brookdale Fruit Farm, Hollis, NH

Since the profile of the Brookdale Fruit Farm appeared in the book New Hampshire: From Farm to Kitchen, which spawned newhampshirefarms.net, much on the farm has changed, yet much remains the same with the Hardy and Whittemore families remaining in control. The Brookdale farm seems to spawn businesses. Their wholesale business continues to flourish with the demand for locally-grown produce, becoming one of the state’s largest retail, pick-your-own, and wholesale growers of fruits and vegetables. Find fresh produce, honey, maple syrup, breads, pasta, and specialty foods for sale at their daily farm stand.

Benedikt Dairy, Goffstown, NH

One has to admire the courage of Melissa and Max Blindow, they have invested in a long-term venture. “You seed Benedikt Dairy their vegetables in the spring, harvest and sell in the summer, and are hopefully able to relax for a couple months in the winter. But with a dairy there is an expensive infrastructure of buildings, animals, equipment, and supplies that must be purchased and then, of course, a market must be developed and built on” says Max. Good fortune came their way as they found a welcoming neighborhood wanting to buy their raw milk, eggs, yogurt, cheese, and meats by CSA subscription or at the farm stand.

Yankee Farmer’s Market, Warner, NH

To help pay for college, Brian Farmer made extra money flipping buffalo burgers for his cousin at fair concession stands. Needing extra help, he hired a very attractive college pal who happened to be a co-ed name Keira and a year later they were married.  Today, the couple runs the Yankee Farmer’s Market—a NH Buffalo farm that sells a variety of local products including USDA inspected, pasture-raised bison meat, elk, venison, naturally raised chicken, free range turkey, pastured pork, and grass-fed beef along with other goods sold at the farm.

Barrett Hill Farm, Mason, NH

Barret Hill Farm is located high on a hill in Mason, NH. They sell a wide selection of ready-to-eat organic vegetables, fruit, and pasture-raised meats.  Their farmstand represents the best of old Yankee technologies: each board was hand hewn from trees felled on the farm and constructed in the post and beam fashion. Its granite posts were found on the farm and chipped with stone nippers, where necessary, to form the pillars and posts of the stand. In peak season, the farm stand’s shelves are alive with color and products largely grown and produced on the farm. Those that are not homemade are purchased only from local community businesses. This farm stand is a feast for the eyes both architecturally and with product. And their old traveling stand still makes the rounds to local farmers’ markets.

McLeod Orchards, Milford, NH

A family-owned and operated farm for over 70 years, McLeod Orchards was founded by Donald K. McLeod, graduate of the University of New Hampshire in Animal Husbandry back in 1927. On impulse, or perhaps desperation, Donald left that desk in 1946, bought a farm in Milford, and planted two orchards, one for apples and a smaller one for peaches. Donald W. died in 1991, leaving the orchards to his wife and two daughters, Kris Mossey and Becky McLeod. As the wholesale apple business was beginning to decline from global competition, the three McLeod ladies decided that the primary business would continue to be apples, but by diversifying the farm to include summer vegetables and berries, they would be able to extend their production season and diversify their crops to take full advantage of the local farmers’ markets. The ladies also decided to increase the variety of apples, replant the peach orchard, and add fall vegetables and a fall CSA to their late season offerings.

Crazy H Farm, Claremont, NH

Expect a warm welcome when you drive into the Haynes family Crazy H farmstead in Claremont, NH. Jenni Haynes’ bright eyes and rosy cheeks radiate a joy for farm living and pride in her upbringing. “My parents wanted to raise their family on a farm, and they encouraged each of their children to focus on one hobby that interested us”. The Crazy H is a bio-dynamic farm in which life interconnects: the horses are used for haying and logging, their manure plus pine shavings make the compost used for mulching blueberries. Everything is done “the old-fashioned way” without pesticides, antibiotics, or hormones. At the Crazy H, it’s a cage-free world. While Jenni has traveled to Europe and Africa, it is clear that her preferred universe remains planet Crazy H.

Address: 50 Canter Pl,

Claremont, NH 03743

Phone: +1 (603) 542-3706

Website: facebook.com/pages/category/Farm/Crazy-H-Farm…

Stonewall Farm, Keene, NH

While Stonewall Farm has existed as a nonprofit 120-acre educational center for 20 years, its agricultural roots as a working farm reach back over 250 years to 1759. Successive families managed the fields, pastures, and woodlots through the Chase family, who owned and ran Stonewall Farm during most of the 20th century. They steadily grew a dairy presence which delivered fresh milk throughout Keene and nearby towns. In 1994, the Chase family transferred ownership to Michael Kidder, who in turn partnered with other Keene community members to formally charter and secure all of the Stonewall Farm property under the current nonprofit agritourism organization.  Today, you can find certified organic dairy and crops for sale at their retail store.

Cheshire Garden, Winchester NH

Winchester’s Cheshire Garden began in 1986 when Patti Powers and her husband, Ralph Legrande, a former chef, purchased a barren piece of land on Burt Hill Road with the goal of transforming it into fertile organic beds and an orchard for the business. Today, Cheshire Garden’s preserves, mustards, and vinegars are made from organically grown heirloom berries, fruits, and herbs. Each jar and bottle is homegrown and handmade. Order directly on their website with worldwide delivery or contact-free local pickup at the Tiny Farmstand.

Bly Farm, Wolfeboro, NH

“It’s a kind of one of those hidden gems on the side of a country road. Pick up some corn or fresh veggies from the farm stand and grab an ice cream. ” The “hidden gem” feeling is what Vince and Cynthia Blandini hope to convey in Wolfeboro NH, growing a large selection of annuals, hardy perennials, herbs, hanging baskets, starter plants, fruits, and seasonal vegetables. There are locally made jams, jellies, preserves, maple syrup, and honey. Also offered at the farm stand are Cynthia’s home baked pies, homemade chocolate chip cookies, and, most recently from Cynthia’s kitchen, blueberry muffins made with their own fresh picked blueberries.

White Gates Farm, Tamworth, NH

Thirty years ago, the name White Gates Farm represented simply a stand of pine woods. To quote Heather Letarte, “when we say ‘we started from scratch in 1982,’ we mean scratch.”  Since then, single-handedly Heather and Hank Letarte, while working full-time off the farm, have built a house for their family and managed several small agricultural endeavors, such as pumpkin patches, Christmas trees, and a few animals. All the while they yearned to take the farm to ‘the next level.’ At White Gates Farm you can buy natural beef, pork, chicken, fresh produce, wood fired pizza, and more.

Work Song Farm, Hopkinton, NH

Work Song Farm is a certified organic farm with a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program and summer farmstand offering freshly picked vegetables each Saturday at the Contoocook summer farmers market and Wednesdays at the Hopkinton Farmers Market. For Abby and Dan, the best part of farming is the connection they have with their customers who come each week to pick up their CSA shares at the farmstand or visit the farmers market.

Address: 284 Beech Hill Rd,

Hopkinton, NH 03229

Phone: +1 (603) 219-0297

Website: www.worksongfarm.com

Beans and Greens Farm, Gilford, NH

At this New Hampshire “Farm of Distinction”, early season begins with a large selection of perennials, hanging baskets, annuals, and vegetable plants. As the growing season progresses, the stand moves into berries and homegrown vegetables. A barnyard of young animals and a beehive entertains visitors. The on-site bakery offers freshly-baked breads, pies, cookies, and assorted pastries. As the season moves into fall, there are pumpkins, winter squashes, and a corn maze to explore!

Edgewater Farm, Plainfield NH

This family-owned farm is located on the rich alluvial plains of the Connecticut River. Beginning with a strawberry crop in 1976, today, in 2008, Anne and Pooh Sprague with their two children Sarah and Ray as well as 24 year veteran Mike Harrington manage a farm of 170 acres with about 60 tillable acres on which they grow small fruits and vegetables. They have approximately 60,000 square feet of poly greenhouses in which they grow bedding plants and greenhouse vegetables. The Route 12A farmstand is the flagship of their farming activities, connected to a commercial kitchen with salads, pickles, ready to cook vegetarian dinners, simple baked goods, and more. You can visit the farm in person, order online or sign up for their CSA programs.

Surowiec Farm, Sanbornton, NH

This farm, a New Hampshire Farm of Distinction, has been in the Surowiec Family since 1917 when it was a poultry and dairy farm. Stephen and his mother established the apple orchard which opened for picking in 1976. The family has continued to diversify its crops to grow vegetables, strawberries, blueberries, cut flowers, as well as their apples. A view to the north and west provides an expansive backdrop to the farmstand. Buy fresh produce, dairy products, meats, and other locally-made foods at the farm (roadside pickup available) or order online through their website.

D Acres of New Hampshire, Dorchester, NH

Founded in 1997, D Acres is an organic farm and educational homestead located in Dorchester, NH. The mission of the organization is to function as an educational center that researches, applies, and teaches skill for sustainable living and small scale farming. D Acres offers locally grown and prepared foods for sale at local farmer’s markets, online through the Local Foods Plymouth initiative, and on the farm’s website. The Hostel at D Acres has a range of sleeping accommodations.

Tracie’s Community Farm, Fitzwilliam, NH

Tracie’s Community Farm began in 2001 as a small CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm in Sullivan, NH. In fall, 2007 after nine years of growing vegetables in Sullivan, the farm moved to its permanent home in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire on 33 acres of conservation land. Family and community helped to move perennials, greenhouses, supplies from Sullivan, and to build a barn from pine harvested and milled on the new site. Today, Tracie’s Community Farm’s CSA feeds 210 families in the Monadnock region, and provides produce to local restaurants. Find fresh produce, fruits, eggs, bread, honey, ice cream, maple syrup, and more local goodies for sale at the farm stand. Sign up on the website for their seasonal CSA programs.

Van Berkum Nursery, Deerfield, NH

Peter and Leslie Van Berkum started their wholesale nursery in 1987, and today they specialize in native perennials with a line called “New England Woodlanders”, which includes strictly propagated plants native to the New England region. In addition to their Woodlander line, the Van Berkums grow over 600 varieties of perennials, both for sun and shade. Their business is primarily to the landscape trade but a growing business is to garden centers.

Address: 4 James Rd,

Deerfield, NH 03037

Phone: +1 (603) 463-7663

Website: www.vanberkumnursery.com

Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream Barn, Contoocook, NH

For eighteen years, Beech Hill Ice Cream Barn has been a magnet for both area residents and tourists who want to purchase NH made goods, plants, unique garden decorations, farm-raised meats, and ice cream. Nine generations of the Kimball family have worked the land at Beech Hill Farm—originally granted to Aaron Kimball by the King of England in 1771. On Memorial Day 2015, as they sat on a glider shaded by a 200 year old shag bark hickory in front of the 1800 farmhouse, Donna and Bob Kimball spoke of their five decades of life at Beech Hill.

Windy Ridge Orchard, North Haverhill, NH

At Windy Ridge Orchard in North Haverhill, farming is truly a family affair. Dick and Ann Fabrizio purchased the farm in 1967 and transformed it from a small dairy operation to an apple orchard, which has grown considerably in size and scope over the past five decades. The Fabrizios had off the farm jobs while building the orchard and raising their five children. Today as retirees, Dick and Ann run Windy Ridge full-time. Pick your own blueberries and 18 varieties of apples in the fall. Enjoy homemade food at the Cider House Cafe from July 1st onward. Cut your own Christmas tree during the winter.

Tarrnation Flower Farm, Sugar Hill, NH

Many a driver has slowed the car while passing the quaint Tarrnation Flower Farm in Sugar Hill, mesmerized by the immaculate layout and precise beauty of the landscape. An old oak tree towers over the red barn, neat rows of perennials curve away from the quiet road, perfectly shaped crab apple trees border the lawn, annuals grow in straight lines alongside vegetables, and the stone pathway to the small house at the farm is interspersed with bright pansies. Buy blooms direct online or in person through the farm stand and flower CSA. The Tarrnation Flower Farm Studio creates wedding arrangements using the most lucious, romantic, and freshly cut blossoms to make your day unforgettable.

The Rocks Estate, Bethlehem, NH

The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem is pushing the “Buy Local” movement beyond the traditional farm fare of vegetables, meat, and dairy. The main crop at The Rocks is Christmas trees, which are both locally grown and farm fresh, but The Rocks also provides agri- and eco-tourism opportunities, along with year-round educational programs in its capacity as the North Country Conservation and Education Center for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.

Apple Hill Farm, Concord, NH

Over 20 years ago, Diane and Chuck Souther started Apple Hill Farm from unproductive open space within sight of the state capitol in Concord. Today, they have a substantial planting of 45 different varieties of apples planted on the hillside overlooking their farm stand and berry patch. Twenty different flavors of peaches and a small number of plum trees fill out their orchards. Pick your own strawberries are their first summer berry crop, followed by blueberries, raspberries, and black black currants. Vegetables grown on the farm complement their berries at farmers markets

LaValley Farms, Suncook, NH

Chris and Danielle LaValley worked on Blake Farms in Pembroke as teenagers. In 2006, they purchased the property—it was then that reality struck; there is a difference between working on a farm and owning a farm. Where to begin? Chris took on the responsibility of learning the science and methodology of farming so he could manage the fields. Danielle, began as cashier. As demand for their fresh products increased, she became the bookkeeper and manager for their retail farmstands in Hooksett and Manchester. Today, the LaValleys in addition to the original farmland in Pembroke, but also farm in Allenstown and Hooksett to provide enough product for their increasing number of retail customers. Premium produce, grass-fed beef, honey, ice cream, milk, pork, salsa, homemade pies, and more are for sale at the Hooksett Farmstand. You can find freshly harvested veggies all summer long—and pumpkins in the fall.

Address: 1801 Hooksett Rd,

Hooksett, NH 03106

Phone: +1 (603) 485-3541

Website: www.lavalleyfarms.com