New England Farms and Farmers Markets
Find souvenirs grown in New England at one of the region's many farms and farmers markets.
Apple Harvest Time in New England
Does anything taste better than a crisp, snappy apple when you've been out hiking in the cool autumn air? Here's your guide to pick-your-own apple orchards in the New England states plus neighboring New York.
Does anything taste better than a crisp, snappy apple when you've been out hiking in the cool autumn air? Here's your guide to pick-your-own apple orchards in the New England states plus neighboring New York.
If It's Good Enough for Martha...
If it's good enough for Martha Stewart, the Pickin' Patch in Avon, Connecticut, is the perfect place for you to pick your own fruits and vegetables.
If it's good enough for Martha Stewart, the Pickin' Patch in Avon, Connecticut, is the perfect place for you to pick your own fruits and vegetables.
Meet Your Meat at Alta Vista Bison Farm
Bison is lower in fat and cholesterol and higher in protein than beef, pork or chicken. And, at Alta Vista Farm in Rutland, Massachusetts, you can not only shop for buffalo roasts, ribs, steaks, burgers and, believe it or not, hotdogs, you can view these once nearly extinct beasts up close.
Bison is lower in fat and cholesterol and higher in protein than beef, pork or chicken. And, at Alta Vista Farm in Rutland, Massachusetts, you can not only shop for buffalo roasts, ribs, steaks, burgers and, believe it or not, hotdogs, you can view these once nearly extinct beasts up close.
New England's Most Photographed Farm
Located in Reading, Vermont, Jenne Farm is reputed to be New England's and perhaps even North America's most photographed farm.
Located in Reading, Vermont, Jenne Farm is reputed to be New England's and perhaps even North America's most photographed farm.
New England Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patches
Whether your aim is to pick pumpkins for carving or cooking, you're sure to find the golden gourds you're looking for in New England's pumpkin patches starting in mid-September.
Whether your aim is to pick pumpkins for carving or cooking, you're sure to find the golden gourds you're looking for in New England's pumpkin patches starting in mid-September.
Strawberry Fields: Pick Your Own Strawberries
From your About.com Guide, June is strawberry season in New England. Here's your guide to pick-your-own farms and strawberry recipes from New England, too!
From your About.com Guide, June is strawberry season in New England. Here's your guide to pick-your-own farms and strawberry recipes from New England, too!
Tregellys Fiber Farm
Ed Cothey and his wife, Jody, bought the 1806 Dodge farmhouse in 1994, and the picturesque former potato farm overlooking the rolling hills of western Massachusetts is now home to a menagerie of fiber-producing animals and the largest organic natural dye studio on the East Coast.
Ed Cothey and his wife, Jody, bought the 1806 Dodge farmhouse in 1994, and the picturesque former potato farm overlooking the rolling hills of western Massachusetts is now home to a menagerie of fiber-producing animals and the largest organic natural dye studio on the East Coast.
Farm Treats at Connecticut's Tulmeadow Farm
Connecticut's agricultural past is alive and well at West Simsbury's Tulmeadow Farm, where you can shop for fresh produce and savor ice cream made right at the farm. The next time you're craving a sweet treat or a quick country escape, head for Tulmeadow Farm, where family farming has been a tradition since 1768.
Connecticut's agricultural past is alive and well at West Simsbury's Tulmeadow Farm, where you can shop for fresh produce and savor ice cream made right at the farm. The next time you're craving a sweet treat or a quick country escape, head for Tulmeadow Farm, where family farming has been a tradition since 1768.
A Fun, Free Place To Take the Kids
Westmoor Park in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a fun, free place to take the kids year-round. The 162-acre park is home to a demonstration farm, where kids can see barnyard animals including ducks, chickens, horses, llamas, cows, bunnies and more.
Westmoor Park in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a fun, free place to take the kids year-round. The 162-acre park is home to a demonstration farm, where kids can see barnyard animals including ducks, chickens, horses, llamas, cows, bunnies and more.
Connecticut Farmers Markets
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture provides this list of farmers markets in Connecticut where you'll find fresh produce and locally made products.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture provides this list of farmers markets in Connecticut where you'll find fresh produce and locally made products.
Maine Farmers Markets
The Maine Department of Agriculture provides this searchable database of farmers markets in Maine with addresses and contact information.
The Maine Department of Agriculture provides this searchable database of farmers markets in Maine with addresses and contact information.
Massachusetts Farmers Markets
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources provides this list of farmers markets in Massachusetts where you'll find fresh produce and locally made products.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources provides this list of farmers markets in Massachusetts where you'll find fresh produce and locally made products.
New Hampshire Farmers Markets
The Union Leader's NewHampshire.com provides this list of farmers markets in New Hampshire with addresses, hours and contact information.
The Union Leader's NewHampshire.com provides this list of farmers markets in New Hampshire with addresses, hours and contact information.
New York Farmers Markets
The Farmers' Market Federation of New York provides this map and guide to farmers markets in New York State where you'll find fresh produce and locally made products.
The Farmers' Market Federation of New York provides this map and guide to farmers markets in New York State where you'll find fresh produce and locally made products.
Rhode Island Farmers Markets
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management provides this list of farmers markets in Rhode Island with addresses and contact information.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management provides this list of farmers markets in Rhode Island with addresses and contact information.
Vermont Farmers Markets
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets provides this list of farmers markets in Vermont where you'll find fresh produce and locally made products.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets provides this list of farmers markets in Vermont where you'll find fresh produce and locally made products.
How to Shop at a Farmer's Market
About's Busy Cooks Guide, Linda Larsen, shares her tips for making the most of your shopping trip to a farmer's market.
About's Busy Cooks Guide, Linda Larsen, shares her tips for making the most of your shopping trip to a farmer's market.