Farms & Agriculture in the Essex National Heritage Area
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Essex County Farms

  • Alfalfa Farm Winery
  • 267 Rowley Bridge Rd.
    Topsfield, MA 01983
  • (978) 774-0014
  • Website: www.Alfalfafarmwinery.com
  • Hours: Memorial day - December, Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • This farm has popular wine tasting events where wines from dry Leon Millot to semi-sweet Aurora to a range of fruit wines are available for guest to enjoy. [more...]
  • Anvil Farm
  • 665 Main Street
    Boxford, MA 01885
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • Anvil Farm offers several fresh fruits and vegetables and they have an "Italian corner" with imported items from Italy, as well as a BBQ section and a bakery. [more...]
  • Appleton Farms
  • 219 County Road
    Ipswich, MA 01938
  • (978) 356-5728
  • Website: www.appletonfarms.org
  • Hours: Produce is available to CSA shareholders only. Property is open to public year round, sunrise - sunset.
  • Appleton Farms, owned by the Trustees of Reservations, has 22 buildings that range from 1794 to the present day. [more...]
  • Arrowhead Farm
  • 131 Ferry Road
    Newburyport, MA 01950
  • (978) 465-8104
  • Website: www.arrowheadfamilyfarm.com
  • Hours: April - October, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • 12 generations have farmed the Arrowhead Family Farm, which is recognized as a Bicentennial Farm. [more...]
  • Avedisian Farm & Greenhouses
  • 64 Salem Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • (978) 686-2509
  • Hours: May - June 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.. Also open in the fall for mums and at Christmas time for poinsettias.
  • Avedisian grows and offers all types of plants and specializes in Lantana. [more...]
  • Barker's Farm
  • 1267 Osgood Street
    North Andover, MA 01845
  • (978) 683-0785
  • Hours: Late March - Columbus Day, daily, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; June, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
  • Barker's Farm is a designated Bicentennial Farm that was established in 1642 and has been run by 10 generations of the Barker family. [more...]
  • Bartlett's Farm
  • 103 Main Street
    Salisbury, MA 01952
  • (978) 834-0801
  • Hours: May- October, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
  • This bicentennial farm began in 1657. [more...]
  • Bittersweet Farm

  • Ipswich, MA 01938
  • (978) 356-7562
  • Hours: Open by appointment only.
  • Bittersweet Farm is a newly established farm that sells blackberries, rhubarb, cut flowers, perennials, blueberries, herbs, potted plants, jellies/jams, vinegars/dressings and alpacas at Ipswich, Rowley, and Gloucester Farmers' Markets. [more...]
  • Boston Hill Farm
  • 397 Farnum Street (Route 114)
    North Andover, MA 01843
  • (978) 681-8556
  • Hours: May - December, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
  • Boston Hill Farm offers a large selection of vegetables and fruits as well as Christmas trees, plants, decorations, food products and novelties. [more...]
  • Brooksby Farm
  • 38 Felton Street
    Peabody, MA 01960
  • (978) 531-7456
  • Hours: May - February, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • Brooksby Farm offers a large variety of fruits, vegetables and plants They also sell lambs, fresh eggs, ice cream, novelties and many other food products. [more...]
  • Canaan Farm
  • 93 Main Street (Rt. 1A)
    Wenham, MA 01984
  • (978) 468-1554
  • Hours: May - October, daily, 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Canaan Farm offers a full selection of different fruits, vegetables, plants, decorations, Christmas trees and food products in a lovely old barn. [more...]
  • Chickadee Hill Farm
  • 366 Central Street
    Rowley, MA 01969
  • (978) 948-2407
  • Hours: Please call for hours.
  • Cut your own Christmas trees and holiday decorations, firewood, mulch and compost. [more...]
  • Cider Hill Farm
  • 45 Fern Ave
    Amesbury, MA 01913
  • (978) 388-5525
  • Website: www.ciderhill.com
  • Hours: Open early May - Thanksgiving, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Cider Hill Farm is a full service farm stand loaded with fruits and vegetables, many of which are also pick your own. [more...]
  • Clark Farm Stand & Greenhouse
  • 163 Hobart Street
    Danvers, MA 01923
  • (978) 774-0550
  • Hours: April - December, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Clark Farm was established in 1728 and has been run by 10 generations of the Clark family. [more...]
  • Colby Farm
  • 50 Scotland Road
    Newbury, MA 01951
  • (978) 465-8868
  • Website: www.colbyfarms.com
  • Hours: Mid July - October 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Colby Farm produces and sells a varied assortment of flowers, vegetables, baked good, herbs, and hay. [more...]
  • Duerrs Greenhouse
  • 148 Hampshire Road
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • (978) 794-8180
  • Hours: In season, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • This small greenhouse sells flowers, hanging baskets, patio perennials and geraniums. [more...]
  • Dunajski Dairy Inc
  • 28 Buxton Lane
    Peabody, MA 01960
  • (978) 531-1457
  • Dunajski Dairy sells to retail stores from Beverly to Boston, and at their farm stand. [more...]
  • Evergreen Farm
  • 114 Ash Street
    West Newbury, MA 01985
  • (978) 363-2622
  • A designated tree farm where you can cut your own Christmas tree. [more...]
  • Farmer Brown's
  • 210 Maple Street
    Middleton, MA 01949
  • (978) 774-7110
  • Hours: Daily, 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Farmer Brown's offers a variety of fruits, vegetables, and plants. [more...]
  • Fay's Farm
  • 120 Amesbury Line Road
    Haverhill, MA 01830
  • Hours: Weekend, Labor day through October.
  • Fay Farm offers PYO and retail apples, peaches, squash, mini pumpkins, candied apples, cider and caramel corn. [more...]
  • Folly Hill Farm
  • 126 Elliott Street (Rte. 62)
    Danvers, MA 01923
  • (978) 774-0282
  • Hours: Spring and Fall.
  • Folly Hill Farm is open in the spring and fall to sell bedding plants, potted plants, flowering hanging baskets, perennials, vegetable plants and Christmas trees. [more...]
  • Fryklund Tree Farm
  • 250 Concord Street
    Gloucester, MA 01930
  • (978) 281-3666
  • A designated tree farm that offers nursery stock, mulch and manure. [more...]
  • G & H Garlic Farm
  • 2 Baker Rd
    Salisbury, MA 01952
  • (978) 424-5280
  • Hours: Rowley Farmers' Market Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • G & H Garlic Farm sells at the Rowley Farmers' Market and holiday craft fairs. [more...]
  • Gibney Gardens
  • 15 South Liberty Street
    Danvers, MA 01923
  • (978) 777-4039
  • Hours: May - December, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Gibney Gardens produces dozens of fruits and vegetables. [more...]
  • Giddings Farm
  • 158 John Wise Ave (Rte. 133)
    Essex, MA 01929
  • (978) 768-6826
  • Hay and animal feed in an historic 1670 barn. [more...]
  • Goose Cove Gardens
  • 26 Gee Avenue
    Gloucester, MA 01930
  • (978) 281-7816
  • Hours: Mid April - mid October, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Goose Cove Gardens is a retail nursery that offers nursery stock, perennials, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, and bedding plants. [more...]
  • Green Meadows Farm
  • 650 Asbury Street
    Hamilton, MA 01982
  • (978) 468-3720
  • Website: gmfarm.com
  • Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 1:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • Green Meadows Farm is a certified organic grower that produces a wide selection of fruits and vegetables, dairy and eggs, baked goods and specialty items as well as meats and Thanksgiving turkeys. [more...]
  • Hansen's Tree Farm
  • 1100 North Broadway
    Haverhill, MA 01832
  • (978) 374-9466
  • Hours: November and December, weekends, call for times.
  • Three generations of Hansen's, dating back to 1935, have operated Hansen's Tree farm. [more...]
  • Hathorne Greenhouse
  • 450 Maple Street
    Danvers, MA 01937
  • Hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Saturday's in May and June, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • This operation is unique because it uses a greenhouse to provide horticultural therapy and vocational support to special needs adults. [more...]
  • HERB FARMacy
  • 30 Elmwood St
    Salisbury, MA 01952
  • (978) 834-7879
  • Hours: May - July, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; July - October, Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • The HERB FARMacy offers certified organic herbs, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, plants, cut flowers, and fresh eggs. [more...]
  • Herrick Dairy Farm LLC
  • Rte. 133 at Dodge Road
    Rowley, MA 01969
  • (978) 948-2083
  • Hours: Third week in July through mid October, 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. until labor day then open 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Herrick Farm is a designated Bicentennial Farm. [more...]
  • Ingraham Christmas Tree Farm
  • 167R Nelson Street
    Georgetown, MA 01833
  • (978) 352-8083
  • Hours: Open the day after Thanksgiving - mid December. Weekends 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.; Weekdays 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
  • A designated tree farm which started growing Christmas trees in 1977 and harvested their first crop in 1986. [more...]
  • Iron Moon Farm
  • 186 High Road
    Newbury, MA 01951
  • (978) 465-8695
  • Website: www.ironmoonfarm.com
  • Hours: June - November 1st, 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
  • Iron Moon Farm sells many different types of fruits and vegetables as well as Christmas trees, mulch, compost, poultry, fresh eggs, hay and firewood. [more...]
  • Kane's Flower World Inc.
  • 64 Andover Street (Route 114)
    Danvers, MA 01923
  • (978) 774-6911
  • Website: www.paulparent.com/kanes/kanesflower.htm
  • Hours: Year round, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Kane's sells Christmas trees, nursery stock, perennials, vegetable plants, floral arrangements, hanging baskets, holiday decorations, gourds, cornstalks, potted plants and bedding plants. [more...]
  • King's Tree Farm & Nursery
  • Route 133
    Boxford, MA 01921
  • (978) 352-6359
  • Hours: May - Christmas, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., closed Mondays during the growing season.
  • In 1964, Dick and Eva King purchased 14 acres of land, which was originally part of Civil War Governor John Andrew’s farm. [more...]
  • Knapps Greenhouses
  • 187 West Main Street
    West Newbury, MA 01985
  • (978) 363-2612
  • Hours: April - August, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Sundays from early May - mid June, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
  • Knapps offers several types of plants and they are known for their impatiens and geraniums. [more...]
  • Laschi's Garden Center
  • 20 Ayers Village Road
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • (978) 683-0309
  • Website: www.laschisgardencenter.com
  • Hours: Easter - December, Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Laschi's Garden Center has been in business since 1980 and today features six acres of outdoor growing and ten greenhouses. [more...]
  • Leonhard & Eldred Farm
  • 1000 Dale Street
    North Andover, MA 01845
  • (978) 683-1158
  • Hours: Strawberry Season, weekdays, 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., weekends, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.. Raspberry Season 9:00 a.m.- dusk.
  • This farm offers "Pick Your Own" raspberries and strawberries. [more...]
  • Long Hill Farm
  • 520 Main Street
    West Newbury, MA 01985
  • (978) 363-2170
  • Hours: May - December, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Long Hill Orchard and Farm has been in operation since 1896. [more...]
  • M. Huberman, Inc.
  • 113 Vine Street
    Saugus, MA 01906
  • (781) 233-4682
  • Hours: May - October, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • Four generations of the Huberman family have been selling Christmas trees, perennials, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, potted plants and bedding plants in their Saugus location. [more...]
  • Mann Orchards
  • 27 Pleasant Valley Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • (978) 683-0361
  • Website: www.mannorchards.com
  • Hours: Year round, Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • Mann Orchards is a full service farm stand with produce, food products, fresh pies, fruits, vegetables, plants, and holiday decorations. [more...]
  • Marini Farm
  • 259 Linebrook Road
    Ipswich, MA 01938
  • (978) 356-0430
  • Website: www.marinifarm.com
  • Hours: May 1st - November 1st, daily, 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Marini Farm offers a full service farm stand and is widely known for their sweet corn. [more...]
  • Marshall's Farm Stand
  • 120 Concord Street
    Gloucester, MA 01930
  • (978) 283-2168
  • Hours: Spring and Fall, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Summer, 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
  • Marshall's offers fruits, vegetables, plants, Christmas trees, holiday decorations, food products, bulk compost and pine bark mulch. [more...]
  • McHugh's Farm
  • 439 Linebrook Road
    Ipswich, MA 01938
  • (978) 356-4298
  • Hours: July 15th - September 15th.
  • This is a "Pick Your Own" blueberry farm. [more...]
  • Meadowbrook Farm
  • 247 Essex Street
    Hamilton, MA 01982
  • (978) 468-3030
  • Hours: Open 2 weeks before Easter until October 31st, 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Meadowbrook Farm grows and sells a large selection of vegetables. [more...]
  • Natural Way Farm
  • 79 Hill Street
    Topsfield, MA 01983
  • (978) 887-8580
  • Farm is a member of NOFA and grows using their practices, but is not certified organic. [more...]
  • Oulde Towne Gardens
  • 157 High Street
    Newbury, MA 01951
  • (978) 499-0038
  • Hours: April - December Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday Closed.
  • Oulde Town Gardens offers many fruits, vegetables, plants, Christmas trees and nursery stock including 3 acres of perennials. [more...]
  • Paisley Farm & Greenhouses
  • 189 Washington Street (Route 133)
    Boxford, MA 01885
  • (978) 352-2332
  • Website: www.paisleyfarm.com
  • Hours: April - November, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., December 1 - 24, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • This farm has been in operation by the Paisley family since 1932. [more...]
  • Paradise Farm
  • 3 Colby Lane
    West Newbury, MA 01985
  • (978) 510-1228
  • Summer squash, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, herbs, fennel and celeriac sold at the West Newbury Farmer's Market. [more...]
  • Pleasant Valley Gardens
  • 255 Merrimack Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • (978) 682-9563
  • Pleasant Valley Gardens grows and sells several products wholesale to Roche Brothers, Market Basket, Demoulas, Whole Foods, and Associated Grocers of New England. [more...]
  • Raymond's Turkey Farm
  • 163 Hampstead Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • (978) 686-4075
  • Hours: Daily, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • For 3 generations the Rischer's have owned and operated this established turkey farm, raising approximately 20,000 turkeys per year. [more...]
  • Richardson's Farm Inc.
  • 156 South Main Street
    Middleton, MA 01949
  • (978) 774-5450
  • Website: www.richardsonsicecream.com
  • Hours: Summer, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.;
  • Three generations of Richardson's have produced and bottled their own milk and made ice cream, to be bought at the farm or other retail outlets. [more...]
  • Rocky Hill Farm
  • 21 and 34 Butterfield Road
    Saugus, MA 01906
  • (781) 233-9480
  • Hours: May - October, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Saturady, 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
  • This farm raises and sells pigs, mulch, loam, crushed stone and has a licensed large scale composting facility. [more...]
  • Sargent Farm
  • 82 Bear Hill Road
    Merrimac, MA 01860
  • (978) 346-7635
  • Website: www.sargentfarm.com
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
  • Sargent farm has been run by 11 generations of the Sargent family. [more...]
  • Simone Farms
  • 445 Merrimack Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • (978) 681-1012
  • Hours: April - December, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Four generations of the Simone family have been farming at this farm. [more...]
  • Smolak Farms
  • 315 South Bradford St.
    North Andover, MA 01845
  • (978) 688-8058
  • Website: smolakfarms.com
  • Hours: May - December 24, 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. seasonally.
  • Smolak Farms offers pumpkins, Christmas trees (already cut and cut-your-own), hanging baskets, holiday decorations, novelties and many other food products. [more...]
  • Spates Farm
  • 16 Summer Street
    Danvers, MA 01923
  • (978) 774-3807
  • Hours: Farmers’ Market, summer Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
  • The Spates Farm provides flowers and herbs to the Marblehead Farmers Market and the Wenham Museum Fair (August). [more...]
  • Srybny Farms
  • 843 Hilldale Avenue
    Haverhill, MA 01832
  • (978) 372-2606
  • Hours: May - October, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 6:30p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
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  • Steven Tree Farm
  • 73 Mudnock Road
    Salisbury, MA 01952
  • (978) 465-3037
  • Hours: Day after Thanksgiving - December 24, daily, 8:00 a.m.- dusk.
  • Stevens farm is a designated tree farm that is open year round selling Christmas trees and firewood. [more...]
  • Sweeney's Greenhouses
  • 523 Standley Street
    Beverly, MA 01915
  • (978) 922-7036
  • Hours: April - November 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • Sweeney's is located in the Prides Crossing section of Beverly. [more...]
  • Syringa Plus
  • 210 Bachelor Road
    West Newbury, MA 01985
  • (978) 352-3301
  • Website: www.syringaplus.com
  • Hours: The farm is open by appointment or chance.
  • Specializing in Nursery Liners and the finest quality Lilacs which they ship throughout the US and internationally. [more...]
  • Tender Crop Farm
  • 108 High Street
    Newbury, MA 01951
  • (978) 462-6972
  • Website: www.tendercropfarms.com/ourstore.htm
  • Hours: Memorial Day - Daylight Savings, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
  • Tender Crop Farm offers fruits, vegetables, plants, dried flowers novelties, Christmas trees and décor, and food products including prepared foods, baked goods and a butchery. [more...]
  • The Food Project Farm at Long Hill
  • 572 Essex Street
    Beverly, MA 01915
  • (781) 335-3448
  • Website: www.thefoodproject.org
  • The Food Project involves youth in growing and marketing several types of vegetables, melons, and honey to Cape Ann Farmers' Market in Gloucester,Cabot Street Market in Beverly,and Marblehead Farmers' Market. [more...]
  • The Food Project-North Shore
  • 1 Collins Street Terrace
    Lynn, MA 01902
  • (781) 335-3448
  • Website: www.thefoodproject.org
  • Hours: Cabot Street Stand in Beverly: July-October, Mondays 4:00pm-6:30pm And Ingalls Stand in Lynn: September and October Tuesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
  • The Food Project grows several types of vegetables as well as melons, honey and cut flowers for the Beverly Farmers' Market and Ingalls Farm Stand in Lynn. [more...]
  • Towerhill Farm
  • 276 Ames Street
    Lawrence, MA 01841
  • (978) 688-2878
  • Tower Hill Farm has a small CSA and grows other products to sell at Chris's Farm Stand. [more...]
  • Turkey Hill Farm
  • 380 Middle Road
    Haverhill, MA 01830
  • (978) 372-9474
  • Website: www.turkeyhillfarm.com
  • Hours: PYO in July & August, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., November, weekends and Veteran's Day, daily; Thanksgiving - Christmas, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Turkey Hill Farm is a designated tree farm that also offers pick your own berries cut flowers and Christmas trees. [more...]
  • Valley View Farm
  • 278 High Street
    Topsfield, MA 01983
  • (978) 887-8367
  • Valley View Farms produces several types of cheese products as well as maple syrup and honey. [more...]
  • Wally's Vegetables
  • 799 Amesbury Road (Route 110)
    Haverhill, MA 01830
  • (978) 374-9039
  • Hours: Open year round, weekdays 9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., weekends 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • Wally's Vegetables offers dozens of fruits, vegetables, plants, holiday decorations and Christmas trees. [more...]
  • Wheeler Brook Farm
  • 57 Jewett Street
    Georgetown, MA 01833
  • (978) 352-8289
  • Website: www.wheelerbrookfarm.com
  • Hours: Mid June - Halloween, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Wheeler Brook farm offers a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables, including pick your own. [more...]
  • Willow Spring Vineyards
  • 840 West Lowell Ave
    Haverhill, MA 01832
  • Hours: Opening in 2008.
  • Willow Spring Vineyards produce Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Leon Millot, Marachal Foch, Seyval Blanc, Vignoles Blanc, Blueberry and Rhubarb. [more...]
  • Woodman Farm
  • 251 Low Street
    Newburyport, MA 01950
  • (978) 462-1551
  • Hours: Daily, 7:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
  • Woodman Farm is a full service farm stand offering fruits, vegetables, and numerous food products including a salad bar with fresh products when they are available. [more...]