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1 Welcome

4 Farm Product Seasonality Calendar

5 2015 Local Hero Awards

8 Farm Festivals and On-Farm Events

9 Map of the Pioneer Valley

10 Local Hero Farms by Town

53 Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farms

54 Local Hero Landscape & Garden Centers

56 Local Hero Retailers by Town

64 Local Hero Restaurants by Town

74 Local Hero Specialty Producers

78 Local Hero Wholesalers & Distributors

80 Local Hero Dining Services

84 Farmers’ Markets

86 Index of Farms (by business name)

87 Index of Landscape & Garden Centers (by business name)

87 Index of Retailers (by business name)

87 Index of Restaurants (by business name)

87 Index of Specialty Producers (by business name)

Design: Sirius DesignEditorial services: Monica Green

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This publication is based on work generously supported byCISA’s members, donors, and sponsors, as well the MassachusettsDepartment of Agricultural Resources and the statewide initiativeMassachusetts grown…and fresher!™.

CISA is an equal opportunity employer.

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Next Barn Over Farm, HadleyJason Threlfall photo

Cover: Atlas Farm, Deerfield Soulful Life Photography photo

Turn the page for information about CISA’s 406Local Hero members—farms, retailers, restaurants,and garden centers, as well as wholesalers, diningservices, and businesses that make specialty products.Supporting these businesses keeps your dollars in ourlocal economy and brings you the best and freshestlocal food and farm products. Look for the LocalHero logo to find businesses growing and sourcing locally grown.

Sourcing more of our food from the Pioneer Valleyand surrounding region is one step we all can take

to address some big problems, including a changingclimate, impersonal economies, and increasing diet-related health problems. If we buy more locallygrown products—and work together to ensure that localfood is available to all members of our community—we can strengthen our health, our economy, and our environment.

There’s a role for all of us in accomplishingthese goals. Read on to learn what we’re doing at CISA and how you can join us!

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Mount Warner Vineyards, HadleyCISA photo

Welcome to the 2015 Locally Grown: Farm Products Guide. Since 1993, CISA hasstrengthened farms and brought the community together to build the local food economy.Within these pages, you’ll find the results: a bustling and bountiful marketplace providingan extraordinary array of agricultural products, including flowers, fiber, wood, and food!

Connects more people to local farmsCISA’s Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown® public awarenesscampaign is the longest-running and most comprehensive‘buy local’ program in the United States. Currently, 406farms and related businesses in our region benefit fromLocal Hero marketing and educational efforts that buildpublic demand for local farm products. CISA programs help farmers sell their products and buyers find local,whether they are feeding a family, serving a cafeteria full of kids, or filling the shelves at a grocery store.

Currently, 406 farms and related businesses in our region benefit from Local Hero marketing and educational efforts that build public demand for local farm products.

Grows healthy farms …CISA’s Local Hero program helps strengthen the financialviability of more than 256 local farms. CISA also advancessuccessful and sustainable farm business practices throughworkshops, networking, and mentoring opportunitiesfor farmers and food business people.

... and healthy communitiesCISA works with partners to ensure that locally grownfood is available to more residents of our region, in allof the places that we live, work, learn, shop, and eat.Through research and feasibility analyses, business andmarketing support, and participation in the Pioneer Valley Grows Investment Fund, CISA supports new efforts to fill gaps in the local food system. This year,our Senior FarmShare program will provide 400 low-income seniors with shares of fresh, locally grownproduce, and we’ll work with farmers’ markets to matchpurchases made with SNAP (food stamp) benefits.

JOIN US!Visit buylocalfood.org to:

Find what you’re looking for! Search online for local food and farms through our online database or our free mobile app.

Sign up for CISA’s monthly e-newsletter and get the latest local food and farm news.

Join our Community Membership program to support CISA’s work and receive special discountsand other benefits.

Connect with us:Find us at facebook.com/buylocalfood.org and follow us on Twitter @CISAstaff for daily updatesabout what’s in season, news about local farms, and updates on CISA’s work.

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What CISA does

Pomeroy’s Vegetable Farm, East LongmeadowJason Threlfall photo

Why choose locally grown food and farm products?Eating seasonally and supporting local farms has a whole range of benefits. Our conversation with Carrie Baker and Harvey Hill explores one family’s reasons for choosing locally grown food. Carrie and Harvey live in Northampton with their two sons. Carrie teaches at Smith College and Harvey serves as a priest at two Hampden County congregations.

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CARRIE: When I moved here, I went to the grocery store,and they had labels with the farm and town name on theproduce. I was in tears. I was so joyous that there was aplace that shared my values, right there in the store.

Now, we have a year-round share at Riverland Farm. Wesplit it with another family, and Harvey makes sure thatwe use everything that’s in it.

HARVEY: I really don’t like to waste food. And I love thevariety that comes from following the seasons. That’s mysingle favorite thing about eating locally—the range ofvegetables we eat has quadrupled. I’m roasting rootvegetables for dinner, and that’s probably moreroot vegetables than we used to eat in a year.It’s fun to discover new things, and not just eatbroccoli, green beans, and asparagus.

CARRIE: We have a Saturday routine in the warmerweather. We go for a run, and we end at the farmers’market. We fill in around the edges of our CSA share atthe market—meat, eggs, extras. Then we walk home. Ican’t tell you how many times we sit down at dinner, andsay to the boys, “OK, everything on your plate is local.The meat came from this person, and the vegetablescame from this farm.”

I didn’t grow up with that connection to the people who grew my food. At first, I thought about it from theperspective of environmental health. But I think a lot of

it is about community. It’s about investing here, notsending your money someplace else, and aboutfeeling connected to others in the community.

HARVEY: Food has historically been the primary way humans connect with the natural

world, and now our profound lack of connec-tion causes so many problems. I believethat if CISA’s mission was widely and fullyembraced, it would transform society in every

way, and in every way that would be positive.

Carrie Baker and Harvey Hillwith Meghan Arquin andRob Lynch of RiverlandFarm, SunderlandJason Threlfall photo

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FARM PRODUCT SEASONALITY CALENDAR

To find crops with limited availability you may need to join a CSA, find a farmer who grows greenhouse crops,visit a winter farmers’ market, or urge your grocery store to find a local supplier. Please remember thatavailability depends on many factors, including crop varieties and weather, and may vary from year to year.

Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse LudlowAs suburban housing replaced the farm fields of her youthin Hampden County, Karen Randall steered Randall’sFarm & Greenhouse through multiple transitions, growingthe family business into one of Ludlow’s largest employers.Staying true to its agricultural roots, Randall’s maintainslongstanding relationships with local farmers, offers alarge selection of locally grown food and other products,and serves as an agritourism destination that connectsnew generations with farmland.

The farm began in the 1950s when Karen’s father raisedpoultry and eggs on farmland a few miles north of thefuture Mass Turnpike. He delivered to restaurants andstores all over the Valley. Along his delivery route hepurchased fresh asparagus, potatoes, and other localcrops to sell at his family’s small Ludlow farm standwith their own eggs and chicken. Always eager to trynew things, he expanded the farm, growing 15,000tomato plants each spring on rented land and plantingvegetable crops on his own 40 acres. In the 1960s headded a successful pick-your-own strawberry operationthat ran for several decades.

Karen, who resumed working in the business after college,assumed a leadership role when her father died in 1987.In 2000, Randall’s stopped raising vegetables and beganpurchasing from local farmers. An innovator like her father,Karen has adapted to changing times by expanding thestore’s offerings to include a bakery, deli, and catering, aswell as popular cooking workshops. Seasonal activities

attract families and serve as reminders of Ludlow’sagricultural history, including a corn maze, fall festival,and scarecrow contest.

Randall’s Farm today is a far cry from the original farmstand. In the 50 years since the first retail structure was built on the property, the business has expandedto include a permanent retail greenhouse, a 12,000square foot post & beam retail store, and a half-acregarden center. The first farm stand building has beenpreserved and operates seasonally as “Elsie’s Creamery,”serving homemade premium ice cream made from freshlocal ingredients. Open 364 days a year for 12 to 14hours each day, Randall’s employs more than 100 staff.

Randall’s meets a critical need for both consumers andproducers of local food in Hampden County, and servesas one model of successful adaptation for local familyfarms during changing times. Their motto, “Best Fresh,”captures the company’s commitment to quality, service,and integrity, says Karen, who identifies first and foremostas a farmer. CISA is proud to honor Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse as a Local Hero.

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2015 Local Hero AwardsEach year, CISA presents Local Hero Awards to farms, businesses, or individuals who exemplify our mission of strengthening farms and engaging the community to build the local food economy. We applaud their hard work, social responsibility, and many contributions to sustaining local agriculture. Congratulations to our 2015 Local Heroes!

Karen RandallRandall’s Farm & Greenhouse photo

An innovator like her father, Karen hasadapted to changing times by expandingthe store’s offerings ...

Enterprise Farm WhatelyEnterprise Farm was one of the first Massachusettsfarms to be certified organic in 1987, just after ownerDave Jackson graduated from UMass. Since then, thefarm and its founder have played a leadership role in the rapid growth of organic farming in the region.

Dave, whose ancestors settled in Northampton before1700, returned to the Valley to study agriculture at UMass.While a student, he began farming at his present locationon River Road in Whately’s fertile floodplain. Dave frequently collaborated with other growers to createnew methods of bringing productto market, aggregating Valleyproduce for New York City chefs,and partnering in the creation ofHappy Valley Organics in 1994to wholesale the products of several Whately farms to largeretailers in the Boston area.

Consumer demand for organicfood grew steadily during thenext 15 years, at the same time that CISA’s “Local Hero”marketing effort was raisingawareness of the importance of supporting local farms. In response to requests from customers at area farmers’

markets, Enterprise launched a CSA program in 2008.The CSA has since became the farm’s major focus, and now serves 800 households with pickup locationsin Northampton, Springfield, and Boston as well as at the farm.

Enterprise has a well-deserved reputation for innovationand leadership. The farm piloted an effort to bring healthyfood to urban communities by launching a “mobilemarket” in Springfield and Somerville; non-profits nowrun the program and Enterprise supplies produce at

wholesale rates. Dave was alsoinstrumental in the creation ofCISA’s Emergency Loan Fund to support farmers struggling in the aftermath of HurricaneIrene in 2011.

For Dave, who has three youngsons, helping develop new farmersis “mission number one.” He oftengives staff members latitude todevelop innovative ideas, andstrives to offer “graduate leveltraining” for people with someexperience who want to master thechallenges of a larger operationin preparation for running theirown farm.

Enterprise Farm’s website states succinctly: “We are an organic farm with a mission: grow the best qualityproduce that we can, care for the land on which wegrow, and make our produce accessible to people of all walks of life.” For its commitment to these sharedprinciples, and its dedication to the farming profession,CISA is proud to honor Enterprise Farm as a Local Hero.

2015 LOCAL HERO AWARDS

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Dave Jackson with sons Asa, Cal, and Beckett Anna Pearlman photo, courtesy of Whole Foods

… Enterprise launched a CSA programin 2008. The CSA has since became the farm’s major focus, and now serves800 households with pickup locations inNorthampton, Springfield, and Bostonas well as at the farm.

Appalachian Naturals GoshenWith a motto of “Local agriculture is everyone’s business,”Kristin Barry and Shelly Risinger of Appalachian Naturalshave built a thriving local company that helps consumersenjoy the flavors and quality of locally grown foodthroughout the year. Their sauces, dressings, dips, alsas, and other condiments each contain ingredientsproduced by Massachusetts farmers, from Cape Codto the Berkshires. Supporting local agriculture is as integral to Appalachian Naturals’ identity as its creativeflavor pairings, which have gained a strong and loyalcustomer base throughout the northeast and the mid-Atlantic regions.

Kristin and Shelly settled in Goshen in 2003 to be closeto family after several years as hands-on owners of The Crossroads Restaurant in Joshua Tree, a popular

rock-climbing destination in the high desert of southernCalifornia. Their home-made salad dressings at TheCrossroads were so popular that customers brought inmason jars to fill up whenever Kristin and Shelly tooktime off. Inspired by customers who had urged them to“bottle this stuff,” they launched Appalachian Naturalsin the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Centerat the Franklin County CDC. As the company grew, theyconsolidated production on their property in Goshen—renovating a large barn into an 800 square foot energy-efficient production facility.

The harvest rules this family-run business: from mid-Julyto October, more than fifteen tons of locally grownproduce are delivered to be made into savory salsas,tomato puree, and a variety of other products. Eachrecipe is made from a majority of local ingredients.

Their Salsa Veracruz, for example, is 99% local (exceptfor lime juice and salt). Appalachian Naturals is theonly local company that prepares tomato puree from100% local organic tomatoes and packs it in glass jars. At the peak of the season, they are capable of processing 1,800 pounds of tomatoes daily using justtwo 100-gallon kettles.

Through its regional distributors, Appalachian Naturalscurrently offers more than 25 products that can bepurchased at natural foods stores, co-ops, generalstores, gourmet markets, and farm stands. By usinglocal ingredients that are available year-round, includingmilk, honey, and maple syrup, Appalachian Naturalshas expanded its production capacity and sales whilemaintaining their commitment to using local ingredients.

Increased sales is just one measure of success. AppalachianNaturals is committed to a business model that representsa level of production that is personally sustainable andsupports creativity and a healthy work/life balance.Kristin and Shelly take pride in being caring employersand building and maintaining an efficient productionfacility with a very small carbon footprint.

For helping bridge the gap between local agriculture andprepared foods, leadership in ethical and sustainablebusiness practices, and a commitment to a supportiveworkplace, CISA is proud to honor Appalachian Naturalsas a Local Hero.

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Kristin Barry, Shelly Risinger, and their children Brycen and Cobynat the Northampton Winter Farmers’ MarketJason Threlfall photo

2015 LOCAL HERO AWARDS

… Appalachian Naturals has expandedits production capacity and sales whilemaintaining their commitment to using local ingredients.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 23–2441st Annual Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft FairCummington Fairgrounds, CummingtonFiber and woolcraft vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations,fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children, andlots of delicious food. masheepwool.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 6WGBY Asparagus Festival Hadley Town CommonYoga, arts & crafts, festival market, family activities with CuriousGeorge, music, asparagus lunch, farm-to-table dinner, craftbeer tasting, and more! wgby.org/asparagus

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Crush Wine FestivalLook Park, NorthamptonEnjoy tastings of Massachusetts wine and delicious food, and learn from local wine experts! masswinery.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 27–28 Lavender FestivalJohnson Hill Farm, BucklandRelaxing, self-guided tours of the farm, local artisans and craftersvending their products, and demonstrations throughout theweekend. lavenderland.net

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Art in the OrchardPark Hill Orchard, EasthamptonA free, self-guided tour of outdoor sculpture throughout aworking orchard, with special events or performances heldmost weekends. parkhillorchard.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22Tomato FestivalRed Fire Farm, GranbySample 100 varieties of heirloomand hybrid tomatoes, plus otherlocal fare. Run or walk in the 5KTomato Trot. Guest chefs, cookingdemos, workshops, live music, andkids’ activities. redfirefarm.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12–13 The Kitchen Garden’s ChilifestMike’s Maze, SunderlandJoin thousands of spicy-food lovers for a great line-up of bands,fabulous food, and local-ingredient beers. Sample exotic hotpeppers grown on the farm in Sunderland, a chili cook-off, anda hot sauce competition. kitchengardenfarm.com/chilifest

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Annual Honey FestivalWarm Colors Apiary, South DeerfieldTalk with local beekeepers, walk the busy bee nature trail, and sample this season’s honey, Green River Ambrosia’smead, and honey ice cream from Flayvors of Cook Farm.warmcolorsapiary.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26–2717th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts FestivalForster’s Farm, OrangeThe ‘Festival that Stinks’ has more than 100 local food, art,agriculture, and community vendors, great music on twosolar-powered stages, and only three bags of trash for 10,000 people. garlicandarts.org

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7–86th Annual Fiber Festival of New EnglandEastern States Exposition, West SpringfieldDemonstrations, shopping, fleece sale, workshops, fashionshow, and local vendors. fiberfestival.org

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7–821st Annual Franklin County CiderDaysA community celebration of all things apple in Franklin County.Orchard tours, cidermaking and tastings, workshops, andmuch more. ciderdays.org

Farm Festivals and On-Farm EventsThere are tons of great ways to explore local farms in every season. CISA maintains a fulllist of farm festivals, workshops, and other events at buylocalfood.org/events. Here is asampling of what’s coming up in 2015:

Farm tour at Next Barn Over Farm, Hadley Jason Threlfall photo

9Find it! Search online for local food and farms at buylocalfood.org/farmguide

Map of the Pioneer ValleyThe Pioneer Valley is brimming with Local Hero farms andbusinesses using agricultural products. Find details about themon the following pages, or check the index organized by businessname on pages 86–87. Use the Guide to explore the Valley, getto know our many farms, and put more local food on yourfamily’s table!

FRANKLIN COUNTYHAMPSHIRE COUNTYHAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

Granny’s Place844 Main Street, Agawam413-335-7611grannysplaceagawam.comWe are a local family farm stand opendaily 9am–6pm starting in early April.We sell flowers, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, farm-fresh vegetablesand fruit, and eggs, plus all your needsfor Halloween and Christmas. Visit us atthe following farmers’ markets: Thursdaysat PeoplesBank in Holyoke, Fridaymornings at the East Longmeadow Senior Center, and Sundays at theBelchertown Common.

AMHERST

Amethyst Farm89 North East Street, Amherst413-461-8877 • amethystfarm.orgAn increasingly horse-powered, historic,diversified, family farm on APR land nearthe center of Amherst. We offer CSAshares of uncertified organic vegetables,a young-farmer training program, supervised labor crews available toother farms, horse-drawn wagon- andsleigh-rides, horseback riding lessonsand boarding, Nigerian dwarf goats,and hay.

Amherst Farm Winery529 Belchertown Road, Amherst413-253-1400 • amherstfarmwinery.comVisit the winery to taste more than 10locally made fruit and grape wines.Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, andMonday noon–5pm.

Amherst Nurseries199 Belchertown Road (Route 9), Amherst413-549-8873 • amherstnurseries.comOffering everything from flowering treesand shrubs to shade trees, perennials, anda wide variety of fruit-bearing trees. We grow most of what we sell, with an emphasis on sustainable practices.Landscape design consultation services available. Open April–October,Monday–Friday 7:30am–5pm, Saturday9am–4pm, and Sunday 10am–3pm inspring only.

Andrew’s Greenhouse1178 South East Street, Amherst413-253-2937 • andrewsgreenhouse.comA picturesque, family-owned, 150-acrefarm surrounded by the Pelham Hills inSouth Amherst. Specializing in perennials,annuals, vegetable starts, and herb plants.

Atkins Farms1150 West Street, Amherst413-253-9528 • atkinsfarms.comWith more than 120 years of experience,you can depend on Atkins Farms to growthe best quality, best tasting apples,peaches, and pears. We harvest more

than 20 varieties of homegrown apples—you’re sure to find your favorite!

Book & Plow Farm425 South East Street, Amherst413-687-2688 • bookandplowfarm.comBook and Plow Farm strives to grow exceptional produce year-round with a focus on providing food during the academic calendar. Our primary production season is August–November with rootcellaring and greenhouse productionextending our product availability till thespring. We primarily serve institutionsand restaurants in the Amherst area andalso offer fall and winter CSA shares.

Brookfield Farm24 Hulst Road, Amherst413-253-7991 • brookfieldfarm.orgCSA shares include vegetables, fruit,herbs, flowers, beef, and pork. A $555share feeds two adults plus kids. We offer25 weeks of mix-and-match distributionplus the option to buy more organicvegetables at wholesale prices. Seasonruns June–November. Call or visit ourwebsite for details.

Deepening Roots FarmAmherst413-537-9915 • deepeningroots.orgWe are a chemical-free farm growingsalad and baby kale mixes, arugula,spinach, greenhouse tomatoes, herbs,and dried beans. We will be growing onan additional three acres this year. Youcan find our produce at Atkins, River

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E. Cecchi Farms, Feeding HillsCISA photoLOCAL HERO FARM LISTINGS BY TOWN

Valley Market, All Things Local, MapleFarm Foods, and other grocery storesand restaurants. We are excited for yearfour! For special orders, email us at [email protected].

J & J Farms324 Meadow Street, Amherst413-549-1877 Fifth-generation farm, continuouslyserving the Amherst and Northamptonarea for more than 100 years. The lastoperating dairy farm in Amherst, we offerseasonal produce, specializing in sweetcorn, tomatoes, onions, and six varietiesof potatoes. We also offer strawberries,peppers, melons, and cut flowers.

King Creek/Queen’s Greens62 Russellville Road, Amherst413-687-3963 or 413-345-0848kingcreekqueensgreens.comKing Creek/Queen’s Greens is a diversifiedvegetable and livestock farm in Amherst.Check out our website for details.

Many Hands Farm Corps132 Pelham Road, Amherst774-279-1042 • manyhandsfarmcorps.comWe grow a huge variety of fresh vegetablesfor summer and winter CSAs and to sellwholesale. We also hire and train 30 interns each summer, in order to provideValley farms an opportunity to hirefarm crews on short notice when theyneed assistance. We believe that strongcommunity allows for greater cooperationand a more sustainable farming system.

Old Friends Farm593 South Pleasant Street, Amherst413-253-9182 • oldfriendsfarm.comHigh quality, certified organic, triple-washed and dried salad greens, ginger,vegetables, and specialty cut flowers.Available at the Northampton TuesdayMarket, Amherst Saturday Market, andwholesale to stores, florists, distributors,and restaurants throughout the PioneerValley and Boston area. Please visitOldFriendsFarm.com to learn moreabout us.

Simple Gifts Farm1089 North Pleasant Street, Amherst413-549-1585 • simplegiftsfarmcsa.comWe offer delicious and high quality organic vegetables, grass-fed meats,and pasture-raised eggs through a CSA,

farmers’ market, and on-site farm stand.CSA options include winter, spring, andfall shares in addition to the regularfarm season share. The regular seasonshare is a free-choice share: membersare issued a bag to fill with their choiceof seasonal bounty.

LOCAL HERO FARM L I ST INGS BY TOWN

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Small Ones Farm416 Bay Road, Amherst413-253-6788 • smallonesfarm.comTaste our fresh peaches, pears, plums,berries, melons, garlic, and more than 45varieties of apples, and you’ll experiencelocal family farming at its best. We growwithout synthetic chemicals and areCertified Naturally Grown (based onthe USDA organic program). We offerfarm-pressed apple cider, apple cidervinegar, apple and berry pies, and summerand fall CSAs. Our farm stand is opendaily August–October.

Sunset Farm20 Brigham Lane, Amherst413-374-5193 • sunsetfarm.usWe are a ten-acre farm with a thirty-yearhistory. We produce vegetables, herbs,chestnuts, blue eggs, pansies, cut flowers,and unique wreaths. Our products areavailable as pick your own, at the AmherstFarmers’ Market, and at All Things Local.We use only organically approved sprays.Call Bill Gillen for advice and/or help.

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Bear Meadow Farm926 Watson-Spruce Corner Road, Ashfield413-628-3970farmfresh.org/food/farm.php?farm=2594We are apple growers, cider makers, andbeekeepers. We use a minimalist approachto apple orcharding, as slightly stressedtrees lead to more flavorful cider. Theaged Bear Meadow Farm New EnglandStyle cider is released each June duringthe middle of the honey productionseason. Visit our cidery each Sunday or find our products at area farmers’markets, restaurants, and fine retailerslisted on our website.

Bear Swamp Orchard1209B Hawley Road, Ashfield413-625-2849 • bearswamporchard.comWe are a small, certified organic appleorchard offering PYO apples and hardcider at the farm, and hard cider at localretailers. Visit our website for details.

Bug Hill Farm502 Bug Hill Road, Ashfield413-628-3980 • bughillfarm.orgCertified organic berry farm one milefrom historic Ashfield Village. We make value-added fruit products lightlysweetened with our own and local

honey. Open for visiting days and PYO(check our website for dates and farm-ers’ markets). Demos and workshopson the farm and in our new commercialkitchen and retail space! We are knownbest for our black currant cordial, fruitshrubs, and berry spreads.


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Massachusetts is home to 149 dairy farms, 42% of which are in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties. Dairy farms represent only about two percent of the farms in the Pioneer Valley, but they steward 18% of all farmed land in the region and account for 14% of the region’s farm product sales.

Hager Brothers Farm in Colrain is a modern Massachusetts dairy farm. Their 60 cow herd is at the core of their operation, which is managed by the third and fourth generations of the Hager family. Milk produced on the farm is sold in bulk to Agri-Mark, a

dairy processing cooperative that produces Cabot cheese as well as other dairy products. The dairyhas been integral to the farm since the beginning and still accounts for the majority of the farm’sincome, but 100 years of agriculture have brought changes and new ideas to the farm as well.

In addition to their daily milking responsibilities, the family taps 13,000 maple trees each springand raises a small herd of beef cattle. Since 2009, they have also operated Hager’s Farm Market,

a small store and restaurant on Route 2 in Shelburne. The market enables HagerBrothers to sell its own fruit, produce, maple syrup, and beef directly to

customers, along with products from dozens of other local farms. Together,all of these operations enable the farm to support two generationsand keep 900 acres of land in agriculture.

Get to know Massachusetts

dairy

Chip Hager of Hager Brothers Farm, ColrainCISA photo

Visit buylocalfood.org/localdairy and massdairy.comto learn more about Massachusetts dairy farms.

Stay informed! Sign up for CISA’s monthly e-newsletter at buylocalfood.org

Clark Brothers Orchards LLC580 Apple Valley Road, Ashfield413-625-2492We are a family-owned and -operatedbusiness growing apples since 1886. Wegrow more than 20 varieties of appleson approximately 70 acres, all of whichare Eco Apple Certified. Find more information about our farm and theEco Apple Program at redtomato.org.

Cranston’s Tree Farm372 Baptist Corner Road, Ashfield413-628-0090cranstonschristmastreefarm.comAttractive family-owned and -operated160-acre farm with 32,000 Christmastrees growing on 40 acres. Come enjoythe fun and experience of choosing andcutting your own Christmas tree frommore than 1,000 trees. We also offerfresh precuts, tree tagging, tree wrapping,and our own wreaths and garlands. Wemake our own maple syrup that has a

delicate, smooth flavor. Syrup, hay, andfirewood are available year-round.

DewGreen Farm1450 West Street, Ashfield413-628-4043 • dewgreen.weebly.comWe call DewGreen our tiny mighty farm.We raise pasture-grazed Icelandic lamb,whole broilers, heritage turkeys (in season),pork, and eggs. We make value-addedfoods from the traditional Turkish cuisineand farm-made lacto-fermented cheese.We also sell pure-bred registered Icelandicsheep as breeding stock. Come have a cupof tea and see what we do. (Do call first!)

The Pieropan Christmas Tree Farm119 Pfersick Road, Ashfield413-625-6365 • pieropantrees.comGrowing Christmas trees using a traditional, sustainable, stump-culturemethod since 1953. Now in a new generation of management, we tie ourown wreaths and garlands and sell balsam

trees and greens wholesale as well as atour you-cut grove. Open seven days aweek from dawn to dusk from the dayafter Thanksgiving until Christmas Day.Visit our website to learn what makesstump-culture sustainable.

Raspberry Patch Farm81 March Road, Ashfield413-625-9922Fresh pure maple syrup in all gradespackaged in quarts and pints under the Raspberry Patch Farm label. [email protected] for detailsor to order.

Steady Lane Farm144 Steady Lane, Ashfield413-628-4689 • steadylanefarm.comGently raised, 100% grass-fed, hormone- and antibiotic-free beef. Find us at: Elmer’s Store (Ashfield), RiverValley Market (Northampton), SutterMeats (Northampton), and Serio’s(Northampton). Call about buying wholesides or small packages from the farm.


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Sweethaven Farm12 Lilliput Road, Ashfield413-628-3947 • sweethavenfarm.comWe are an on-farm producer of field-growncut flowers, including traditional favoritessuch as zinnias, gladiolus, and sunflowers.We also offer other locally grown produce(select vegetables), campfire wood, andpumpkins for sale at our farm. We raiseregistered polled Dorsets to breed andprovide lamb. The farm stand is openFridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from8am–6pm, Memorial Day through Halloween.

Whitney Acres Farm535 Main Street, Ashfield413-628-3279 • whitneyacres.comWe are proud owners of the largestflock of registered Shetland sheep inMassachusetts. Our flock was establishedin 1993 and we sell fleece, yarn, andknitted items as well as breeding stock.Eggs from our free-range flock andchemical-free hay are also available.Open by appointment; please call aheador email [email protected].

BARRE

Hartman’s Herb Farm and B&B1026 Old Dana Road, Barre978-355-2015 • hartmansherbfarm.comLocally grown herbs, perennials, annuals,vegetables, and dried flowers. Herbalwreaths, container gardens, gift shop,greenhouses, and gardens. Spend a nightat our B&B and enjoy a special herbaldinner in our elegant post-and-beamdining room, which is also available or weddings, showers, and special occasions. CSA shares are availablewith naturally raised pork, vegetables,herbs, and flowers.

BECKET

Mountain Pasture Farm818 Surriner Road, Becket413-623-6455 • [email protected] and operated by Ray and SherriEllsworth since 2007, we have wild andcultivated blueberries in season and an80-tree apple orchard, with pick-your-own

on Saturdays and Sundays. We continueto grow and diversify and are lookinginto growing mushrooms. Because onlynative pollinators are used, we do notuse pesticides or herbicides of any kindand are now certified organic byBaystate Organic Certifiers.

BELCHERTOWN

Austin Brothers Valley Farm270 West Street, Belchertown413-668-6843 • austinsfarm.comGrass-fed, hormone-free beef raisednaturally on green pasture. Beef sides,


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pork, and veal available. Meat CSA,farm store, CORN MAZE, hayrides, andPYO pumpkins. Sweet corn in season,hay and corn silage. Oxen sold andtrained. Farm store open year-round.Visit us on Facebook.

Farmacy Gardens275 Jackson Street, Belchertown774-254-1871 • farmacygardens.comA three-acre market garden with a widevariety of high quality vegetables, cutflowers, and herbs. Find us at Worcester

area farmers’ markets. Memberships avail-able for the farm stand in Belchertown,open from July to October. Wholesaleavailable to local restaurants. We usebiologically conscious growing methods,with the goal of building a healthy soilfor future farmers. Nourish your bodyfrom head to soul.

Sentinel Farm37 Cottage Street, Belchertown413-323-7368 • sentinelfarm.comAs a small family farm located in thecenter of Belchertown, we focus primarilyon apples. Blueberries, plums, pears,herbs, maple syrup, and honey help toround out our offerings. IPM, low spray,and no spray are practiced on our variouscrops. PYO apples starting in September.Educational programs available uponrequest. Visit our website for details.

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Shattuck’s Sugarhouse34 Kopec Avenue, Belchertown413-323-7639facebook.com/shattuckssugarhouseA small family-operated sugarhouse located in a quiet wooded area next toJabish Brook and our registered Devoncattle. During the sugaring season, weoffer group tours; call for details. Ourproducts include maple syrup, maplecream, and maple candy. Our productsare available year-round and we offershipping.

Summit Farm70 Summit Street, Belchertown413-323-4004We sell tomatoes, summer squash,beans, cucumbers, and lots of assortedvegetables, as well as blueberries andraspberries. Visit our self-serve stand sevendays a week from July through September.

BERNARDSTON

Couch Brook Farm184 Couch Brook Road, Bernardston413-648-9659 • couchbrookfarm.comHealthy certified organic annuals,perennials, herbs, vegetable starts, andhanging baskets. We specialize in varietiesthat thrive in New England. In 2015 ourstand is open from April 25 to June 7,Thursday–Sunday, 9am–5pm for ourown plants, pottery, and strawberries.PYO blueberries on weekends from Julyto mid-August.

Coyote Hill Farm250 Martindale Road, Bernardston413-648-0056 • coyotehillfarm.comWe have three acres of vegetables, fruit,and flowers. Though we are not certified,we use organic growing methods. Wesell our produce at the Bernardston andNorthfield farmers’ markets as well asGreen Fields Market, and we also havea small CSA.

Eden Pond Farm316 Eden Trail, Bernardston413-648-9623 • [email protected] need to worry which came first, the

chicken or the egg, because we have themboth! Our pastured laying hens andbroilers happily forage in our untreatedhillside pastures and are fed grain freeof hormones and antibiotics. We sell

eggs and whole chickens (frozen andfresh in season) retail from the farmand through several markets; check ourFacebook page for market updates:facebook.com/edenpondfarm.


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The Raymond Farm200 Gill Road, Bernardston413-648-9997The Raymond Farm Stand has beenpassed down through the generations.We proudly grow what we sell. Ourbounty includes: hybrid and heirloomtomatoes with genuine classic flavor andheirloom peppers in a rainbow of colors.We also grow beans, broccoli, corn,cukes, raspberries, squash, spectacularsunflowers, and more. We welcome youto visit our farm stand on the corner ofGill Road and Turners Falls Road.

River Maple Farm250 Brattleboro Road, Bernardston413-648-9676River Maple Farm is a family-ownedfarm selling homegrown beef, maplesyrup, hay, sweet corn, and pumpkinsat a stand located on the farm. We also produce milk for wholesale.

BLANDFORD

Falls Brook Farm39 Herrick Road, Blandford413-848-2846 • fallsbrookfarm.comA farm stand offering fresh eggs fromour pasture-raised chickens. Also, Pygoragoat yarn from our own herd, and sheepwool and alpaca yarns locally grown byour neighbors. Hay (small square bales)available seasonally. New to the farmstand this year will be a few varieties ofcut lavender from our fields. Come seeour playful, loveable Pygora goats withtheir unique and luxurious fiber. Call,email, or visit our website for hours andproduct availability.

Walnut Hill Farm35 Gibbs Road, Blandford413-848-2113Pick your own high bush blueberriesand seasonal vegetables—available thelast week of July through the first weekof September. We also offer hay from

fertilized fields. For up-to-date information,find us at facebook.com/blandfordfarm.

BRIMFIELD

Cook’s Farm Orchard106 Haynes Hill Road, Brimfield413-245-3241 • cooksfarmorchard.comWe are a family-friendly farm offeringPYO apples, plums, and blueberries. Ourfarm stand features our own fruits andrelated products including homemadepies, baked goods, and cider in season.We offer a free wagon ride for applepicking and live music on fall weekends.Visit our website or call for directions,hours, and picking conditions.

Flourish Farm59 Tower Hill Road, Brimfield413-245-9764 facebook.com/LetMeFlourishHerb and vegetable starter plants grownusing nutrient-dense and organic methods.Large selection of tomato and pepper


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Join your neighbors and friends to supportfarms and the local food economy in our Valley.Your membership gift helps CISA create new programs and provide learning opportunities for farms and businesses. As a CISA Community Member you receive behind-the-scenes farm tours, discounts at Local Hero member businesses, and our unwavering gratitude! We count on your support to help keep our community strong.

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plant varieties including heirlooms. Organic fresh young ginger and turmericfrom late August to November. We specialize in young ginger, turmeric,container edibles, and herbs. Find meevery Saturday at the Brimfield Farmers’Market, mid-April to mid-November.

River Rock Farm81 Five Bridge Road, Brimfield413-245-0249 • riverrockfarm.comUSDA-inspected, natural, pasture-raised,dry-aged beef. Retail and wholesalecuts available; full menu of availablemeats on our website. CSA shares available. Find us at area farmers’ markets or stop by the farm. Call or [email protected] to visit thefarm or arrange for home delivery.

BUCKLAND

The Atherton Farm147 Ashfield Road (Route 112),Buckland • 413-625-2659Flower and vegetable plants all raised onour farm. Our farm stand is filled withfresh produce picked daily from our on-site family-tended garden. Other localproducts include maple syrup, honey,and preserves. Open May–October,11am–6pm daily. Custom wreaths,kissing balls, and roping available inNovember and December.

Johnson Hill Farm51 Hog Hollow Road, Buckland413-522-9068 • [email protected] of the Lavender Labyrinth andhost to the annual Lavender Festival inJune. Experience walking the 11-circuitlavender labyrinth, featuring many typesof lavender, herbs, wildflowers, fieldgrasses, and ferns. Dove releases, weatherpermitting. At the festival, enjoy localarts and crafts, attend a workshop, orsimply wander the meadow and orchard.Open by appointment June–September.Please call or email ahead.

Red Gate Farm Education Center4 Norman Road, Buckland413-625-9503 • redgatefarm.orgWe offer programs, volunteer opportunities, and outreach activities for children and

adults. Programs include a local seedbank, summer camps, overnight schoolprograms, family and small group farmactivities, workshops for adults, andother informative and fun events. Wesell lamb, pork, maple syrup, eggs,seeds, mushrooms, and honey.


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CHARLEMONT

Wilder Brook Farm399 West Oxbow Road, Charlemont413-625-6967Our CSA members receive sustainablygrown vegetables, herbs, and a weeklybouquet of flowers. Pick up at the farmTuesdays, 4–7pm. Let your childrenenjoy the chickens while you unwind inour gardens. We also offer eggs, honey,maple syrup, Benson Place blueberries,and herbal remedies. Call now to signup for our CSA.

CHESTERFIELD

Bare Roots Farm330 Ireland Street, West Chesterfield413-634-5063 • barerootsfarm.comWe are a small family nursery in theprocess of resurrecting the Ireland StreetOrchards farm stand. Here you will beable to purchase all of our organic plantstarts: vegetables, herbs, medicinals, andsmall fruit as well as other products bylocal farmers and artisans. We look forward to welcoming you to the farm!

Crabapple Farm100 Bryant Street, Chesterfield413-296-0310 • crabapplefarm.orgWe produce a diversity of products—including vegetables, seedlings, grain,beef, lamb, and eggs—that are availablethrough CSA shares and at our farmstand. We are rooted in principles ofecological stewardship and sustainability,building health from the ground up.Visit us at farmers’ markets inNorthampton on Tuesdays andWilliamsburg on Thursdays.

CHICOPEE

McKinstry’s Market Garden, Inc.753 Montgomery Street, Chicopee413-536-2043Specializing in sweet corn, tomatoes,fresh fruit, and other vegetables. Farmstand open May–October.

Paul Bunyan’s Farm & Nursery, Inc.161 Slate Road, Chicopee413-594-2144 • paulbunyansfarm.comFor nearly 35 years, cut-your-ownChristmas trees have been grown on thisfarm. We are open September–December.In September, beautiful mums, pumpkins,cornstalks, scarecrows, and much morefill our rustic barn. Tree-tagging early isencouraged. Come November, pre-cuttrees, wreaths, hand-made bows, decoratedbaskets, unique gifts, and lots more are available. Kid and adult friendly.Come see us!

COLRAIN

East View Farm63 Van Nuys Road, Colrain413-624-3445We raise vegetables and free-rangechickens. Our fresh eggs can be purchasedat McCusker’s Market in Shelburne Falls

and Atlas Farm in South Deerfield. Poultryhousing and laying hens available.

K & L Organic GrowersGreenfield & Coombs Hill Roads, Colrain413-624-3410facebook.com/leftysgardenWe offer myriad vegetables, herbs,small fruits, eggs, flowers, and gardenstarts at our farm stand on Greenfieldand Coombs Hill Roads. Our food isorganically grown on certified familyfarmland. Lefty’s Garden farm standalso carries products from local growerfriends; open May–November.

Lyonsville Farm126 Main Road, Colrain413-624-3233 • lyonsvillefarm.comOffering a diverse array of sustainablygrown vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Weuse natural methods to alleviate pestsand only use the safest organic sprays asa last resort. find us at the GreenfieldFarmers’ Market, Greenfield Common


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Wealth CSA, join our own CSA, or visitour new farm stand, which is openMay–November. We have organicallygrown vegetable, herb, and flower startsfor your garden beginning in May.

New England Wild Edibles65 Foundry Village Road, Colrain 413-624-5188 • newedibles.com We provide fresh log-grown shiitakemushrooms from May through November,as well as shiitake logs to grow your own.

Foraged wild mushrooms are availableseasonally (see our website for availability).Land consultation services for developingmushroom farms or to help you inventorywild mushroom communities on yourland. Find us at local farmers’ markets,grocery stores, and restaurants.

Pine Hill Orchards248 Greenfield Road, Colrain413-624-3325 • pinehillorchards.comWe grow many varieties of apples, peaches,small fruit, and vegetables on 75 acres,and make sweet cider ten months of theyear. Our farm market, restaurant, andbakery are open year-round, offeringour own products as well as many other local items. The restaurant is openweekdays 6am–2pm and weekends7:30am–2pm. In addition, we sellwholesale to schools and other businesses. Open daily 6am–6pm.


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Shoestring Farm168 Ed Clark Road, Colrain413-624-3358 Organic vegetables and small fruits,maple syrup, and spring bedding plantsincluding herbs, annuals, and perennials.Farm stand shares available on thefarm and through Common WealthCooperative CSA in Greenfield.

Sunrise Farms24 Heath Branch Road, Colrain413-624-3210Our 450-acre farm has been in the familyfor more than 100 years. High in the hillsof Colrain and Heath we farm our forest.Producing and selling maple productstakes up most of our time. From ourwoods we sell green firewood and lumber.As part of our farm business we alsosell beef cattle by the quarter, offer hay,and have a portable sawmill operation.

Winterberry Farm340 Wilson Hill Road, Colrain413-624-3940 • winterberryfarm.orgWe’re a fiber and livestock farm, sellingmeat and poultry (lamb, goat, pork, duck,and goose) and lots of gorgeous fiber.Our sheep wool, angora, mohair (rawthrough hand-dyed yarn), and meat aresold by appointment here in Colrain.We offer lots of small fiber and farmingworkshops for adults, kids, and families,and we host four free open farm tourseach year. Visit our website for details.

CONWAY

Boyden Brothers Maple624 South Deerfield Road, Conway413-369-4665 • [email protected] are third-generation farmers on bothsides of the family. We produce maplesyrup and sell retail, wholesale, and mailorder. Stop by in March when the sapruns and try our maple cream, maplecandy, and maple granulated sugar.Native, pre-cut Christmas trees areavailable in December. Retail store isopen weekends in December untilChristmas as well as during sugaringseason. Call or email us for details.

Good Bunch Farm482 Newhall Road, Conway413-588-1722facebook.com/goodbunchfarmGood Bunch Farm is located on eitherend of Bardwells Ferry Road, with fields

in Conway and Shelburne Center. Runby Daniel Greene, Good Bunch Farmproduces vegetables and fresh herbswith organic practices for the ShelburneFalls and Ashfield farmers’ markets. Weare known for the quality, consistency,and variety of our produce.


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Hart Farm585 South Shirkshire Road, Conway413-320-7993 • conwayhartfarm.comHart Farm grows food for local farmers’markets in Franklin County and for a smallbox-share distribution in New York City.Through our farm stand and store wesell fresh produce, eggs, flowers, andvalue-added goods. By using organicgrowing principles that encourage sustain-able land management, the food that isgrown is clean, safe, and ethically created.

Natural Roots888 Shelburne Falls Road, Conway413-369-4269 • naturalroots.comWe run a horse-powered farm and arecommitted to growing nourishing foodwhile carefully stewarding the land. Youare welcome to join us for the seasonas a CSA member or walk-in customer.We are open June–October on Tuesdaysand Fridays, 3–6:30pm. During thesehours our farm store offers our ownvegetables, eggs, and pork as well asother locally produced goods.

Open View Farm482 Newhall Road, Conway413-775-3928 • openviewfarm.orgWe are a small educational family farmoffering a bounty of vegetables, herbs,and garlic grown by Dan Greene of GoodBunch Farm. We have dual-purposesheep for meat and fleece, and a lovelyllama. We occasionally host farm andforest workshops and festivals for allages. Call Emmy with any questions.

Stonegate Farm1263 Bardwells Ferry Road, Conway413-369-4459stonegatesugarhouse.comStonegate Sugarhouse is a modern maplesugaring operation. You will see the latesttechnology in use to provide a top-notchfood-grade product. Our practices takeadvantage of advanced processes thatreduce energy consumption and carbonfootprint. Before you visit please call usto be sure we are operating.

Wilder Hill Gardens351 South Shirkshire Road, Conway413-625-9446 • wilderhillgardens.comRetail nursery open weekends 8am–5pm,April–October, offering sustainably grownshrubs, trees, small fruits, perennialflowers, herb plants, and annuals. Gorgeous floral arrangements for yourwedding or event. Landscape designservices available; PYO blueberries, currants, gooseberries, and Asian pears in season.

CUMMINGTON

Goat Nook Farm42 Main Street, Cummington413-634-5076 • goatnookfarm.comWe are a small farm producing goat’smilk soap and eggs. Our soaps use allorganic plant-based dyes and essentialoils. We strive to produce the best eggspossible, giving our hens access to asmuch fresh air, sunlight, and forage asthey choose to enjoy. Our solar-poweredhomestead is located along a bend inthe Westfield River. We are committedto restoring and preserving the naturalriver habitat.

Grace Hill Farm47 Potash Hill Road, Cummington413-634-5348 • gracehilldairy.comGrace Hill Farm is a small family dairyand cheese farm in Cummington. Our

herd of Normande and Ayrshire cows aregrass-fed and milked seasonally, fromApril through November. We produce anassortment of artisanal raw milk cheeses,and sell raw milk at the farm along witheggs from our organic-fed pasturedhens. We use no pesticides, chemicalfertilizers, hormones, or antibiotics.

DEERFIELD

The Bars Farm146 Mill Village Road, Deerfield413-772-1031 • thebarsfarm.comWe grow 15 acres of diversified vegetablesfor wholesale and retail, including okra,23 varieties of peppers, 10 varieties oftomatoes, cukes, lettuce, sweet corn, allkinds of squash, pumpkins, gourds, mums,and much more. We also grow a largeselection of annuals, veggie starts, andperennials. See our website for details.Open daily, 9am–6pm, May–November.We practice IPM and are CommonwealthQuality Program certified.

Ciesluk Farm Stand564 Greenfield Road, Deerfield413-772-0790In the heart of Historic Deerfield. Sweetcorn is our specialty, wholesale and retail.Pumpkins wholesale and retail. Farm-freshvegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, and more) and fruit (apples, peaches,blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries


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in season). Home-baked pies and breads,honey, maple syrup, cider, and jams.Assorted annuals and perennials. Fallmums, dried flowers, and great gifts forthe garden or home!

Clarkdale Fruit Farms303 Upper Road, Deerfield413-772-6797 • clarkdalefruitfarms.comWe are a fourth-generation family farmgrowing more than 100 varieties of apples,peaches, pears, plums, nectarines,grapes, and cherries. Our sweet applecider is fresh-pressed in season. We growpumpkins, gourds, and squash, andoffer PYO McIntosh apples. We employsustainable growing practices. Our

farm stand is open daily from August toDecember and weekends from Januarythrough March.

EAST LONGMEADOW

The Apple Place540 Somers Road, East Longmeadow413-348-9628 • theappleplace.netVisit our authentic New England farmstand. We grow more than 60 varieties oflow spray apples, including many heirloomand hard to find varieties. Our bakeryserves cider donuts, pies, muffins, andlocally roasted coffee. We also sell ourown jam and canned goods made theold-fashioned way with real fruit and

no preservatives, and serve Hadley icecream. Apple tasting in the fall. Openseasonally until Thanksgiving.

Art’s Farm81 Parker Street, East Longmeadow413-783-1909The best berries are the ones you pickyourself! We have u-pick strawberries inJune and u-pick blueberries in July andAugust. Fresh pre-picked berries arealso available retail at the stand. Whenberries are in season we are open daily,8am–12pm and 3:30–6:30pm. Make ita family activity and bring the childrento give them an opportunity to learnwhere fruit comes from.

Meadowbrook Farm185 Meadowbrook Road,East Longmeadow413-525-8588 or 413-525-9080Open early spring with a wide variety ofbedding and vegetable plants, perennials,and nursery stock, and a huge selectionof hanging baskets. June brings PYOand pre-picked strawberries. From Julyto September, enjoy our fresh-pickedvegetables and unsurpassed sweet corn.Fall offers mums, pumpkins, and falldecorations. The year concludes withChristmas trees (specializing in Fraserfirs), wreaths, and holiday decorations.

Pomeroy’s Vegetable Farm244 Hampden Road, East Longmeadow413-627-2718 • scanticvalleycsa.orgA family-run farm since 1950, Pomeroy’sVegetable Farm is now home to ScanticValley CSA, a unique collaboration of growers committed to sustainableagriculture in Hampden County. Freshvegetables, herbs, and melons are allgrown free of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs. Produce can also be purchased at the farm stand,open daily May–November.

EASTHAMPTON

Chicoine Family Farm116 Oliver Street, Easthampton413-527-4882We offer delicious, healthy, 100% grass-fedbeef, free of antibiotics, hormones, and



Over 100 Varieties of Apples,Peaches, Cherries, Grapes, Plums,

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steroids. The herd grazes freely on pesticide- and herbicide-free pasturesall spring, summer, and fall; in the winter, they are fed our own sun-driedhay and baleage. Our animals have neverbeen fed any corn or grain. Visit our farmstore, open Sundays noon–4pm; visit usat Northampton and Forest Park markets;or call for an appointment.

Echodale Farm45 Park Hill Road, Easthampton413-203-1214notyouraveragefarmer.comWe are a family farmstead dedicated to preserving heritage breed livestockincluding cows, sheep, and pigs, as well as free-range chickens. All of ouranimals are raised with respect andenormous love and care. Dried andfresh herbs are available for wholesalepurchase. Check out our blog at notyouraveragefarmer.com/blog/.

Mockingbird Farm15 Torrey Street, Easthampton413-219-0588 • mockingbirdfarmma.comOn our small family farm, we raisegrass-fed and grass-finished beef from ourDevon cattle. We sell yearlings and finishedbeef by the whole, half, and quarter.

Mountain View Farm393 East Street, Easthampton413-329-0211mountainviewfarmcsa.comVoted “Best Local Farm” for the past sevenyears in the Valley Advocate readers’ poll, weare a CSA located at the base of beautifulMount Tom. Members visit the farmthroughout the growing season to pick uptheir share of seasonal produce. In additionto a weekly supply of chemical-free vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs, weoffer our members an expansive u-picksection. New: Open for farm share pickup on Saturdays in 2015!

Park Hill Orchard82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton413-527-6186 • parkhillorchard.comWe are located in the historic and protected Park Hill area of Easthampton.Home of the famous Art in the Orchard

outdoor community sculpture exhibition.C’mon out and take a walk through thefruit and sculpture gardens! We offermore than 60 varieties of carefully grownberries, peaches, and apples that tastebetter and cost less. Pick your own orbrowse our amazing farm stand.

ERVING

Dan’s Veggies151 Northfield Road, Erving413-423-3242Dan’s Veggies is a small family-runroadside farm stand that offers local fresh

vegetables, flowers, eggs, camp wood,and maple products. Our vegetables aregrown on-site and picked daily. We areopen May–November, seven days a week.

FEEDING HILLS

E. Cecchi Farms1131 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills413-786-2489Farm-fresh vegetables and fruit. A hugeselection of quality annuals, perennials,hanging baskets, and herbs. Open fromMay to October.


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FLORENCE

Crimson & Clover Farm215 Spring Street, Florence413-570-0337crimsonandcloverfarm.comCrimson & Clover is a community-based

farm located on the NorthamptonCommunity Farm in Florence. We grow a wide variety of fresh vegetables,fruits, and flowers for our CSA, farmstand, and the Tuesday and SaturdayNorthampton farmers’ markets. We use organic practices but are not

certified. Visit our website for detailsand contact us with questions.

Godard’s Red Hen Farm and Mineral Hills Winery592 Sylvester Road, Florence413-586-2575 • godardfarm.comThis year we will offer 11 varieties ofgrape and fruit wines. In addition, we sellour own local honey, apples, blueberries,and sweet cider as well as pollen, balms,and beeswax items. Farm and wineryhours: July–November, daily 9am–6pm;April–June and December, Wednesday–Sunday 10am–5pm. Wine tastingsApril–December, Friday–Sunday 11am–5pm or by appointment.

Ravenwold Greenhouses1095 Florence Road, Florence413-586-1416ravenwoldgreenhouses.comA family-owned farm since the early1900s, focusing for the past 20 years ongreenhouse and field vegetables. We sellannuals, perennials, herbs, vegetable



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starts, and hanging plants. Customizedplanters for patios and decks, windowboxes, and memorials. We are goinggreen with coir pots, cow pots, andfiber paks. Christmas trees, decoratedwreaths, and hand-made cemeteryboxes are also available.

Sawmill FarmMeadow Street, Florence203-561-7898 • sawmillcollective.comSawmill Farm is a 2 1/2-acre farm specializing in organically grown medicinaland culinary herbs. We grow a large varietyof Western, Ayruvedic, and Chineseherbs and offer a fresh medicinal herbCSA in the Valley and in Boston from Mayto October. In addition we sell at theNorthampton Tuesday and Saturdaymarkets and wholesale to restaurantsand local businesses.

Vollinger Farm460 North Farms Road, Florence413-268-3556 • [email protected]/food/farm.php?farm=3525First- and second-cut hay in square orround bales. Pick up at the farm or deliverynegotiable. Square straw bales, fall mums,asters, pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, andcorn stalks for sale. Wholesale available.For updated information including on-farm events, please see our page on the CISA website.

Wild Rose FarmFlorence239-218-2295A diverse, eco-friendly flower farm. Wegrow a wide variety of flowers includingsunflowers, lilies, zinnias, and dahlias, aswell as harder-to-find offerings. We sellour flowers at local co-ops, florists, anddirect to customers at the NorthamptonTuesday Market and the GreenfieldFarmers’ Market on Saturdays. We alsooffer year-round, full service floral designfor weddings and events of all kinds.

GILL

Bascom Hollow Farm75 Bascom Road, Gill617-538-7886 • bascomhollowfarm.comOur family farm on 160 acres of protected

forests and fields is producing pasturedpork, grass-fed beef, pumpkins, andsquash. Our products are available direct from the farm and can also befound at Upinngil Farm, Belmont AcresFarm, and Green Fields Market. Visit us on Facebook.

The Gill Greenery123 Center Road, [email protected] are a year-round organic sproutfarm. We deliver weekly to food co-ops,restaurants, and delis in western Massachusetts. Email or call for details.

Northfield Mount Hermon FarmOne Lamplighter Way, Gill413-498-3467nmhschool.org/about-nmh-farm-programA small, diversified New England farm.Our 2,200 taps produce about 600 gallons of maple syrup each season. Wedistill lavender oil and produce cider, cidersyrup, and cider jelly. We raise and usedraft and driving horses and operate asmall dairy that produces pasteurizedmilk, raw milk, ice cream, and cheese.Many of our products are used daily inour school’s dining service.

Songline Emu Farm66 French King Highway, Gill413-863-2700 • songlineemufarm.comSince 1995, Songline Emu Farm has been

raising all natural emu without the use ofantibiotics, growth hormones, chemicalpesticides, or herbicides. We sell chicksand adult breeding stock as well asheart-healthy emu meat and emu oil products. For more informationcheck out our two websites: SonglineEmuFarm.com for farming information and AllAboutEmu.com forinformation on emu oil uses and products.

Upinngil Farm411 Main Road, Gill413-863-4331 • upinngil.comOur farm store is open daily year-round,8am–7pm. We sell raw milk, cheese,eggs, meat, whole grain flours, bakedgoods, and other local products. Ourfarm stand is open May–October andsells fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers.PYO strawberries, fall raspberries, peas,and cut flowers. Farm stand CSA sharesavailable for 2015.

GOSHEN

Hilltown Grazers86 Spruce Corner Road, Goshen & Williamsburg413-588-7638 • hilltowngrazers.comWe raise heritage pigs that graze the greenhills of western Massachusetts. We useno commercial grains and mix a uniquediet of locally sourced vegetables, grains,and dairy for our animals. We are proud


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to offer high quality pork products raisedin a sustainable way to wholesale marketsand to individuals purchasing half orwhole hogs. Feeder piglets availableyear-round and Mangalitza pigs in late2015/2016.

GRANBY

Dave’s Natural Garden35 Amherst Street, Granby413-320-6802 • davesnaturalgarden.comOpen mid-March to December 23. Eggsyear-round, annuals, perennials, hangingbaskets, vegetable plants, and herbs. Wehave a large selection of produce and

fruit. CSA shares and winter CSA sharesare available. We also have Christmaslogs, trees, and decorations. Visit ourwebsite and like us on Facebook.

Dickinson Farm309 East State Street, Granby413-467-3794Open daily in season offering Easterplants, bedding and vegetable plants,roses, mulch, corn, tomatoes, nativeveggies, baked goods and breads, milk,eggs, cheese, pumpkins, cornstalks, falldecorations, poinsettias, wreaths,Christmas trees, kissing balls, and custom orders. Enjoy PYO strawberries,blueberries, and apples at our new

Ludlow Road and 134 South Street location. Please call for details.

Forty Acres Farm34 Carver Street, Granby413-467-1657 • fortyacresfarm.comOur CSA shares include our organicpasture-raised poultry and eggs, beef,goat, and lamb. You can sign up formonthly poultry, red meat, and/or eggshares in whatever quantity you need.Choose from our on-farm or Bostonarea pickups. All our meats and poultryare Halal. See our website for more information.

McKinstry’s Market Garden, Inc.151 West Street, Granby413-536-2043Specializing in sweet corn, tomatoes,fresh fruit, and other vegetables. Farmstand open May–October.

Red Fire Farm7 Carver Street, Granby413-467-7645 • redfirefarm.comWe grow delicious, certified organicvegetables, strawberries, 100 varietiesof tomatoes, and annual plants for gardens. Our farm stands also offerfruit, blueberries, sweet corn, dairy, andother local products. CSA farm sharesare available for pickup or delivery inGranby, Amherst, Northampton, Montague, Turners Falls, Springfield,Worcester, and Boston.

Sapowsky Farms436 East State Street (Route 202),Granby • 413-467-7952A family farm since 1947, we grow asparagus, bedding plants, picked andPYO strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes,squash, and a variety of small crops andfall crops, including unusual gourds andfancy pumpkins. We use IPM practices.Full-service roadside farm stand. VisitFacebook for hours, weather conditionsas they pertain to crops, planting tips,surplus sales, and to find out what weare picking. Open May–November.


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GRANVILLE

Gran–Val Farm/Scoop233 Granby Road, Granville413-357-0164 • gran-valscoop.comSince 1991 we have been making icecream on our farm, which has been inthe family for more than 100 years. Ourfarm offers a petting area, picnic tables,sandwiches, fresh baked goods, giftitems, and local products. Great familyfun! Open mid-April to mid-October.

Maple Corner Farm794 Beech Hill Road, Granville413-357-8829 • maplecornerfarm.comMaple sugarhouse, pancake restaurant,and museum of old sugaring items openfrom mid-February to mid-April. Maplesyrup, maple products, jams, and jelliesare available year-round at the house. Haysold from the field and PYO high bushcultivated blueberries from June to September. Cross-country skiing in winter.

Mountain Orchard668 Main Road, Granville413-357-8877 www.mountainorchard.comOur self-serve stand is open 24/7 frommid-July through November 30. Weoffer peaches, pears, nectarines, and 18varieties of apples including Paula Red,Ginger Gold, Mac, Macoun, Empire,and Cortland. Take a scenic drive to thefoothills of the Berkshires and enjoythat crisp mountain flavor. A familyfarm since 1919.

West Granville Blueberries448 North Lane, Granville413-357-8829westgranvilleberries.comEnjoy the fresh country air while youpick your own large, juicy, cultivatedhigh bush blueberries. Open mid-July tomid-September, 10am–5pm. Please call orcheck our website for current conditions.

GREENFIELD

Bostrom Farm701 Colrain Road, Greenfield413-772-3732 • bostromfarm.comRetail and wholesale grass-fed beef and

pork, hay, compost, manure, and straw.Delivery available. Join our meat CSA!Please contact us via our website.

Common Wealth CSADowntown Greenfield413-325-8969 • justroots.orgMultiple farms cooperate to distributethe produce we grow in a way that isaccessible to all our neighbors throughthe sliding scale payment option and thedonor-supported share program. TheCSA season offers 20 weekly distributionsof fresh, naturally grown fruit and vegetables from Greenfield CommunityFarm, Shoestring Farm, Lyonsville Farm,and Fat Rabbit Produce, every Wednesday3–6pm, June–October.

Greenfield Community Farm34 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield413-325-8969 • justroots.orgThe mission of Just Roots is to increaseaccess to healthy, local food by connectingpeople, land, resources, and know-how.This mission is executed through the workof the Greenfield Community Farm, wherewe manage a community garden withmore than 50 plots, provide a range ofeducational programming, and growfood for our community.

Kleeberg’s Sugar House343 Adams Road, Greenfield413-834-4333 We tap 2,500 trees in Bernardston,Deerfield, and Greenfield. Open to thepublic. Please call ahead to schedule yourvisit or order syrup. Find us on Facebook!

Martin’s Farm Compost and Mulch341 Plain Road, Greenfield413-774-5631martinsfarmcompost.comOrganic compost sales, approved fororganic farming by Baystate Certifiers.Great for all your organic gardening andfarming needs. Small and large quantitiesavailable; delivery available or pick upat the farm. Visit our website for hours.

Rainbow Harvest FarmsAdams Road, Greenfield413-475-3392rainbowharvestfarms.comRainbow Harvest Farms is an ecologicallymanaged, chemical-free, vegetable, fruit,and mushroom farm in Greenfield. Weattend the Greenfield Farmers’ Marketweekly from May–October. Producecan also be purchased wholesale by

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contacting David via phone or [email protected].

Tanstaafl Farm389 Adams Road, Greenfield413-773-5232Our farm features sheep, ducks, chickens,turkeys, pigs, and border collies. Ourmixed flock of sheep includes bothwhite and natural colored BorderLeicester crosses, Scottish Blackface,and Perendales. We sell fleeces, roving,and yarn, and naturally raised lamb,chicken, turkey, and pork. Herdingdemonstrations and lessons are available.

Wandering Brook Farm446 Country Club Road, Greenfield941-769-1463 • [email protected] Brook Farm is a second-generation family farm located onCountry Club Road in Greenfield. Wesupply naturally-grown hay, PYO blueberries, and wholesale fruits andvegetables. We also have a variety oflilac blooms for sale each spring—retail andwholesale. Peter Kuzmeskus, proprietor.Seasonal hours by appointment.

HADLEY

Astarte Farm123 West Street, Hadley413-584-5552 • astartefarm.comWhat’s in a vegetable seed? The accumulated wisdom of up to 10,000

years of growing is passed down to us atthis moment. We select all of our varietiesfor superior taste, we source organic andbiodynamic seed whenever possible, andeven grow a few outstanding hybrids.The seed we save from 50 heirloomtomato and 10 garlic varieties continueto evolve in our locale, producingunique flavor profiles.

Barstow’s Longview Farm14 Barstow Lane, Hadley413-586-5584barstowslongviewfarm.comLooking forward since 1806. LongviewFarm is home to 450 dairy cattle. We areAgri-Mark Cabot members, and farm400 acres of land. In 2013 we installed amethane digester that uses cow manureand organic food waste to produceelectricity; 2014 brought more changeswith the installation of four roboticmilkers. Stop in to Barstow’s Dairy Storeand Bakery for breakfast, lunch, andlocal flavors year-round.

Carr’s Ciderhouse295 River Road, Hadley413-345-2133 • carrsciderhouse.comCarr’s Ciderhouse produces an array of delicious hard ciders in NorthHadley. Carr’s ciders are made with respect for traditional methods. Aleisurely cold-fermentation and agingprocess retains all the complex aromas

and flavors of the fermentation. Newfor this season: cider syrup and cidervinegar! Visit our website to learn whereCarr’s is available locally.

Cook Farm & Flayvors of Cook Farm129 South Maple Street, Hadley413-584-2224 • flayvors.comWe offer our own fresh raw milk: unpasteurized, unhomogenized, bottledon Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridaysand available every day for pick up. Visitour cows, view the majestic HolyokeRange, and enjoy a light meal or fabulousice cream made right here. Open all year;check our website for hours. Compostedmanure is available seasonally, as wellas pumpkins, hay, and straw.

Copperhead Farm4 East Street, Hadley413-559-7713 • copperheadfarm.comA small family-owned and -operatedfarm that raises pure-bred Boer goats,pasture-based turkeys and chickens,and eggs. Animals are treated humanelythroughout their lives and guaranteed tobe free from hormones and antibiotics.Our goats are processed using Halalmethods as much as possible. Livepoultry and goats also available. Wepartner with Sunnybrook Farm to offera meat CSA consisting of goat, chicken,beef, and pork.

Devine Farms56 Knightly Street, Hadley413-549-6953Bedding plants, geraniums, hangingbaskets, cemetery boxes, cut flowers, cornstalks, hay, baled straw, compost, andmanure. Twig and Christmas wreaths.

Four Rex Farm, Inc.110 West Street, Hadley413-584-5982Four Rex Farm is a 200-acre diversifiedwholesale/retail vegetable operation. Westart the season off with various annualand perennial flowers and vegetableplants. Our main season crops includesweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, seedlesswatermelon, and cantaloupes, as well



as summer and winter squash. Our farmis IPM certified and uses sustainablepractices to ensure the best productsavailable.

Frances K. Pekala Horticulturist3 Mill River Lane, Hadley413-658-4912Garden consultant and designer working in harmony with the land. Ioffer naturalistic horticultural servicesspecializing in aesthetics, the uniqueand the unusual. An eclectic variety ofseasonal, natural, and locally field-growncut flowers, stems, woody branches,grasses, and seed pods. Edible flowersto cook and garnish with are availablein the summer months. Floral designservices available.

Fungi Ally123 Bay Road, Hadley978-844-1811 • fungially.comAlly with the Fungal Kingdom! We offera variety of gourmet mushrooms, freshand dried year-round. You can find our products at farmers’ markets,restaurants, and co-ops. Fungi Ally provides educational workshops andtours diving into the eccentric world offungi. Sign up for one of our workshopsin mushroom cultivation or foraging atfungially.com. Have a project workingwith Fungi? Contact us.

Lakeside PYO Strawberries328 Route 47, Hadley413-237-2615Eight varieties of tasty strawberriesavailable for PYO or pre-picked for yourconvenience. Jams and jellies made withlocal fruit also available.

Mapleline Farm78 Comins Road, Hadley413-549-6486 • maplelinefarm.comFamily-owned and -operated. Milk fromour Jersey cows is processed on-site, ensuring the freshest milk possible. Weoffer whole, 2%, 1%, and skim milk; half& half; buttermilk; chocolate, coffee,and seasonal flavored milk; in plastic orreturnable glass bottles. Our milk can befound in many local grocery stores; visit

our website for a complete list. Wholesaleavailable. All natural and rBST-free!

Mount Warner Vineyards, LLC85 Mount Warner Road, Hadley413-531-4046 • mwvineyards.comHand-crafted wines from hand-tendedvines. At Mount Warner Vineyards weproudly grow our own grapes to makeaward-winning wines. Favorites areSunset Red, a fruit-forward blend ofperfectly ripened red grapes; CayugaWhite and Traminette, both varietalsoffering great aroma and taste to match;and Raspberry Rhapsody, a yummyport-style dessert wine that is fantasticwith dark chocolate.

Next Barn Over Farm15 Lawrence Plain Road, Hadley413-461-8444 • nextbarnover.comOrganic mixed vegetable CSA. Farmshares are available for 2015. Membersvisit the farm weekly from June throughOctober to choose from an abundantvariety of vegetables, herbs, flowers, andfruit. We aspire to grow tasty, healthy,and affordable food, provide a vibrantcommunity gathering place, and keepjustice and sustainability at the heart ofour farm. We accept SNAP/Food Stamps.


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North Hadley Sugar Shack181 River Drive, Hadley413-585-8820www.northhadleysugarshack.comWe serve our sugarin’ breakfast dailyfrom mid-February to mid-April. Comesee how to make maple syrup, grab amaple treat, or get supplies to make yourown. We serve hard ice cream and ourown maple soft serve from May–October.Families can check out The Farm Tale,an educational animal farm where kidsplay, explore, and learn. We have localseasonal produce and flowers throughoutthe year. Open year-round.

Pioneer Valley NE Growers CoopHadley • 413-695-4642farmfresh.org/food/farm.php?farm=2023We are a cooperative of farmworkers,residents, and established farmers collaborating to raise quality produceand growing products that reflect thediversity of our community. We offer favorites like callaloo, Jamaican pumpkins,heirloom tomatoes, and more at farmers’markets across the Valley. We partnerwith local farms to grow and sell organicherbs and vegetables. Visit our websiteto see where you can find us!

Stone Soup Farm81 Rocky Hill Road, Hadley413-687-4341 • stonesoupfarmcoop.comStone Soup Farm is a 20-acre diversifiedveggie and egg farm. We do a summerCSA membership (June–November) anda winter CSA membership (November–April), as well as wholesale to localrestaurants and grocery stores.

Twenty Acre Farm and Greenhouses351 River Drive, Hadley413-549-5708Starting in mid-March we have a beautifulassortment of pansies followed in Aprilby a wide variety of flowering annualsand vegetable plants, hanging baskets,Proven Winners, and many shades ofgeraniums. Our greenhouses are openuntil mid-June (wholesale available toqualifying businesses). In July we moveon to our wholesale vegetable sales,continuing to November with a widevariety of vegetable crops.

Winter Moon Roots17 Lawrence Plain Road, Hadley413-387-7140Winter Moon offers premium qualityorganic carrots, beets, parsnips, turnips,and radishes from December to March. The farm’s storage facility requires minimal electricity and uses no refrigerant. Produce is available at winter farmers’markets as well as River Valley Market,Green Fields Market, Serio’s Market,Cornucopia, and Whole Foods Market.

HAMPDEN

D & R Farm146 Thresher Road, Hampden413-566-3708We produce chickens, eggs, turkeys,jams, salsa, pickles, vegetables, and fruitin season, and baked goods to order. Visitus at our farm stand, open 365 days ayear, and at farmers’ markets. We raiseour own fresh produce, chickens, andturkeys with no hormones because wewant to know what we are eating, andwe want our friends and neighbors toenjoy our meats and veggies too! Findus on Facebook.


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HARDWICK

Hardwick Vineyard & Winery3305 Greenwich Road, Hardwick413-967-7763 • hardwickwinery.comWe invite all ages to enjoy the beauty ofour family-run farm. From vine to glassour six-grape wines are made here inHardwick for your enjoyment. Winetastings year-round Friday through Sundayand holiday Mondays, 11am–6pm, withlive jazz monthly. Local cheese, maplesyrup, and honey for sale. Banquet servicesand personalized labels for special occasions. Visit our website and find us on Facebook.

Stillman’s Quality Meats, LLC561 Thresher Road, Hardwick413-477-0345stillmansattheturkeyfarm.comWe are a small, artisanal family farmoffering individuals and restaurantsconscientiously-raised grass-fed beefand lamb, pastured pork, chicken, eggs,and seasonal turkeys. We use sustainablepractices that respect both the land andthe animals. Our products are sold atfarmers’ markets, and we offer numerousCSA options ranging from traditionalpick up to a flexible custom order delivery option.

HATFIELD

Chestnut Mountain Tree Farm126 Mountain Road, Hatfield413-687-1806chestnutmountaintreefarm.comChoose and cut your own or select pre-cut Fraser fir Christmas trees, wreaths,and maple syrup. Join us for a hayride onSaturdays and Sundays to find your treeand enjoy hot cider. Open Friday–Sunday9am–4pm, November 28–December21. We are dedicated to the sustainableproduction of forest and agriculturalproducts; the entire 130-acre property isprotected by a conservation restriction.Farm trails open to the public.

Pioneer Valley Popcorn5 South Street, [email protected] you ever imagine sitting down to ayummy bowl of local popcorn? We grewa little bit a few years back—a smallwhite popcorn with minimal hull. Nowour small family popcorn adventure isgrowing and you can pop some up athome. Our popcorn takes on the tasteof the Valley—yum! We wholesale ourpopcorn in one pound glass and plasticcontainers as well as in bulk. Perfect forgift giving or popping at home.

Pops Farm62 Chestnut Street, [email protected] small family farm stand located inHatfield; open May–October from dawnto dusk. In addition to growing freshvegetables and flowers, we specialize infall ornamentals.

Prospect Meadow Farm (ServiceNet Inc.)103A Prospect Street, Hatfield413-887-9441 • servicenet.org/farmThe farm is a non-profit social enterprisethat empowers physically, mentally,


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intellectually, and economically challengedindividuals to find meaningful activitythrough work in agriculture-related fields.Specializing in farm-fresh eggs andchemical-free mixed vegetable production,Prospect Meadow Farm products areavailable at an on-site farm stand. Thefarm is open year-round, Monday–Friday8am–3pm.

Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm487 Main Street, Hatfield413-247-5181PYO and pre-picked berries available atour Whately stand on Routes 5 & 10,one and a half miles south of I-91 exit24. Pre-picked berries available at ourHatfield stand. Call for start dates. Wealso offer asparagus in early spring andpotatoes in the fall.

HAWLEY

Headwater Cider112 Forget Road, Hawley413-695-6099 • headwatercider.comA 2,000-tree orchard in Hawley, growingapples fermented into hard cider rightat the orchard. I grow apples using IPMmethods and do not use restricted-usesprays. I use only apples, sugar, and yeastto ferment the cider. The cider is crisp,dry, and refreshing, as well as gluten-freeand vegan-friendly. I slow-ferment allwinter long, and bottle in spring, and Inever pasteurize or force carbonate.

Sidehill Farm59 Forget Road, Hawley413-339-0033 • sidehillfarm.netYogurt, raw milk, cheese, sour cream,and beef from our grass-fed Normandeand Jersey cows. Our cows graze certifiedorganic pasture from spring through fall;in the winter they eat organic hay cut fromour pastures. Our farm shop is open dailyyear-round, 7am–9pm. Visit our websiteto find stores that carry our yogurt.

HAYDENVILLE

Valley View Farm16 Walpole Road, Haydenville413-268-0280 • valleyviewfarm.infoValley View Farm is a newly restored

historic farm with a horse-poweredmarket garden offering seasonal organicvegetables, greens, herbs, flowers, maplesyrup, pick-your-own fruit, and pumpkins.Above the village of Haydenville.

HEATH

The Benson Place182 Flagg Hill Road, Heath413-337-5340 • bensonplace.orgChemical-free, wild, low-bush blueberriesavailable beginning late July. Visit ourwebsite on or soon after July 1 to orderyour pre-picked fruit or to schedule aweekday PYO visit. Weekends are openfor unscheduled PYO with a 9am–2pmarrival time. Visit year-round to walk ourscenic Franklin Land Trust designated trail.

Burnt Hill Farm118 Flagg Hill Road, Heath413-337-4454Wild low-bush blueberries are availablein pre-picked 10- and 20-pound boxes.Orders may be placed beginning July 1.Harvest is late July through mid-August.Please place your order early to ensureavailability.

Freeman Farm20 Town Farm Road, Heath413-337-4766 • [email protected] raise grass-fed, free-range cattle inthe hills of Heath. Through our customgrazing program, you own a beefer andwe graze it for you through the spring,summer, and early fall. In the fall, fillyour freezer with your own beef. If awhole animal is too much, organize a“cowshare” with family members orfriends. Call or email for details. Wealso make maple syrup and sell hay.

HOLYOKE

La Finca/Nuestras Raíces24 Jones Corner Road, Holyoke413-531-2767 • nuestras-raices.orgNuestras Raíces Farm offers Hispanicspecialty crops, as well as educationaltours and programs, event space rental,a summer and winter CSA, plant sales,and an on-site farm store and farmers’market. Find us on Facebook!

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HOUSATONIC

Hosta Hill Farm273 Great Barrington Road,Housatonic413-329-8389 • hostahill.comWe are a cultured food producer based inthe Berkshires making lacto-fermentedsauerkraut, kim chi, and artisan tempeh.We are working towards growing manyof the ingredients that go into ourproducts. When not grown by us wesource from farms between the Berkshiresand Pioneer Valley.

HUNTINGTON

Gray Dog’s Farm35 Church Road, Huntington413-320-8860 • graydogsfarm.comWe are a meat CSA, working closelywith Hilltown Grazers to offer monthlyshares of chicken, pork, beef, goat, andlamb. Our animals are naturally raisedon pasture. We run year-round withrolling enrollment so you can start at anytime. We also offer naturally nursed roseveal, whole and half animals, primals,and individual cuts of all animals. Visitour website for details.

LEE

High Lawn Farm535 Summer Street, Lee413-243-0672 • highlawnfarm.comWe produce and deliver pure Jersey milkto stores, restaurants, coffee shops, andstudents in Massachusetts, New York,and New Hampshire. Our milk contains20% more calcium and 17% more proteinthan other brands. No artificial growthhormones or pesticides are used on our all-natural farm: best quality, besttaste, naturally.

LEEDS

Borawski Farm170 Audubon Road, [email protected] We breed and raise Suffolk sheep toprovide customers with humanely raised,

hormone-free, USDA processed lamb.Lamb is sold by the half or whole and is available for Easter, in July, and inSeptember. Pre-ordering is required andwe will process to your specifications.Breeding stock is also available for purchase in addition to square bales of straw and oats for animal feed. Call to place your order today.

LEVERETT

EIEIO Farm197 North Leverett Road, Leverett413-367-9982 • eieiograssfedfarm.comOur 35 pastoral acres are home to happyanimals in a natural rotational grazingpractice: 100% grass/forage-fed beef,goat, and lamb, as well as chicken,turkey, and pork. We sell primarily inbulk. Order early for year-round bulkdiscounts, secret recipes in every box!Also the home of “Honey’N Schmaltz”farm-to-table catering and private cook,dedicated to health and wellness throughthe craft of home cooking.

LEYDEN

Bergeron Sugar HouseBrattleboro Road, Leyden413-527-6131Sugaring is a long time tradition for

the Bergeron family dating back to ourFrench Canadian ancestors. Bob, wholearned to sugar on his grandfather’sfarm in Whately, has continued for 50years and finally built his own sugarhouse.His maple syrup, candy, and cream areavailable at the Amherst Winter Market,Maple Farm Foods, Big E’s, Atkins Farms,All Things Local, and Atlas Farm. Retailand wholesale.

Bree-Z-Knoll Farm160 North County Road, Leyden413-774-3757Our pure maple syrup is available year-round in all sizes. Syrup can bepurchased at the farm or at the GreenfieldFarmers Cooperative Exchange at 267High Street. Please call ahead for farmpick up. Our farm is a proud memberof Our Family Farms milk cooperative.Buy our milk at a store near you!

Dancing Bear Farm181 Frizzell Hill Road, Leyden413-774-2021 • dancingbearfarm.comStarter plants in the spring, heirloomtomatoes, baby greens, lettuce, garlic,onions, peppers, potatoes, assortedvegetables in season, and, of course,pumpkins. Now offering figs and fig trees.No chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Ever.


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Frizzell Hill Farm170 Frizzell Hill Road, Leyden413-773-9294 • frizzellhillfarm.comHappy goats are healthy goats. Goatsprefer to browse and the landscapehere at the farm couldn’t be bettersuited for goat farming. It consists ofrocky mountainous terrain where idealforage grows abundantly. Our goats arehandled and inspected daily; as a resultthey are extremely tame and calm, whichin turn produces a better product! Wesell Boer goat meat to restaurants andcan provide USDA-inspected cuts upon request.

Leyden Glen Farm31 Glen Road, Leyden413-774-6514 • leydenglenlamb.comLeyden Glen Farm raises grass-fed lamb on the rolling hills of Leyden andBernardston. We have been raising sheepfor 30 years and practice intensive grazingof our pastures. All lamb is antibiotic- andhormone-free. Products include frozenground lamb, lamb stew meat, sausage,and all traditional cuts including legs,chops, and more. Self-serve farm standopen during daylight hours.

Sweet Morning Farm910 Greenfield Road, Leyden413-773-8325sweet-morning-farm.blogspot.comAt Sweet Morning Farm we raise a widevariety of vegetables, fruits, flowers,chickens, and ducks. Most of what wegrow is sold via CSA shares. We alsosell eggs and vegetables year-round ona weekly basis. Sign up for the “Eggs &Extras” list to receive updates. We useorganic methods and focus on growingheirloom varieties and heritage breeds.Our chickens are raised on organic feedand pasture.

LUDLOW

Randall’s Farm631 Center Street, Ludlow413-589-7071 • randallsfarm.netWe grow hanging flowering baskets,geraniums, specialty annuals, vegetableplants, herbs, and sunflowers, and offera fall corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkinpicking. Homemade ice-cream made onthe premises at Elsie’s Creamery. Visitour farm stand and garden center whereyou will find the best fresh, locally grownproduce, flowers, and plants and ourhome-style bakery/deli.

MIDDLEFIELD

Blue Heaven Blueberry and Raspberry Farm246 Skyline Trail, Middlefield413-623-8846We offer PYO raspberries beginning afterJuly 4 and blueberries starting August 1.We are open Tuesday–Sunday 9am–4pm.Call ahead to confirm hours. ClosedMondays.

Left Field Farm20 Root Road, Middlefield413-623-5137 • leftfieldfarm.netCome choose from hundreds of carefully selected varieties of heirloomand hybrid annual, herb, and vegetableplants seed-grown in our certified organicgreenhouses. We select ornamental varieties for their plant vigor, flower form,fragrance, and color, and we choose



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MONSON

Echo Hill Orchards & Winery101 Wilbraham Road, Monson413-267-3303 • echohillorchards.comPYO apples and pumpkins, and tractorrides on Saturdays and Sundays.Haunted hayrides on most Friday andSaturday nights in October. School toursfor grades K–4 on weekdays. Large farmstand and winery featuring our own wines,cider donuts, and many rooms of countrystyle gifts. Open daily in September andOctober. Seasonal hours in Novemberand December.

Plante Farm91 Upper Palmer Road, [email protected] offer naturally raised beef that is freeof hormones, steroids, and antibiotics.Beef is sold by the whole or half, customcut to your specifications. Individual cutsalso available. Visit us at the YellowHouse Farmers’ Market May–Octoberor year-round at the farm.

MONTAGUE

Brook’s Bend Farm119 Old Sunderland Road, Montague413-367-2281 • brooksbendfarm.comBrook’s Bend produces high quality lamband delectable Shetland yarns, rugs, andwoolens from a heritage flock raised onorganic, remineralized pasture. With amission to encourage on-farm enterprisesthat deepen community resilience, weshare the land with Sage Farm, WolfTree Programs, Full Moon Girls, andClearpath Herbals.

Old Depot Gardens504 Turners Falls Road, Montague413-467-7645 • redfirefarm.comLocated one quarter mile north of theMontague Bookmill, in the yard of theparents of the Red Fire farmer, Old DepotGardens is stocked with organic Red FireFarm grown vegetables, cut flowers, and

plants. Local sweet corn, berries, honey,cheese, pickles, milk, maple syrup, andmore are also available. Open 10am todusk from May to November. Farm standmemberships available; members receivea 10% discount.

Sage Farm119 Old Sunderland Road, Montague860-689-6068 • [email protected] Farm produces heritage breed,pastured pork. All pigs are grazed usingintensive rotational methods, ensuringmaximum foraging and resulting in incredibly flavorful pork. Our pork isavailable at Sutter Meats, Atlas FarmStore, and the Greenfield Farmers’ Market

where we make breakfast sandwichesusing other local ingredients as well.Contact us about purchasing whole or half pigs.

MONTGOMERY

Stony Creek Farm 13 Chamberlain Road, Montgomery413-862-4039Specializing in all things from goats!Small farm store carries raw goat’s milk,meat, cheese, and goat soap. Jams andjellies, pickles, local honey, and gift itemsare also on display. Open Monday–Saturday 8am–9pm year-round. Comeand enjoy!


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Offering quality landscaping stone for walls, patios, walks, hearths, steps,

ponds, birdbaths and more!

71 Berkshire Trail (Route 9)P.O. Box 332 • Goshen, MA 01032

413.268.7171 • 413.268.3530 (fax)www.goshenstone.com

NEW SALEM

New Salem Preserves67 South Main Street, New Salem978-544-3437 • newsalempreserves.comLow spray McIntosh and heirloom apples,cider, cider syrup, cider jelly, apple cidervinegar, apple butter, and sun-cookedstrawberry, raspberry, and blueberrypreserves. Cider donuts and hot mulledcider available daily. Open dawn to duskmid-September to mid-December. Visit us at the farm for CiderDays inearly November.

NORTH HATFIELD

Malinowski Farms280 West Street, North Hatfield413-247-9441Pumpkins for the Mass.es Chapter 20:15—In state, international, intergalactic.Kids: Have an urge to carve pumpkins,lasting for more than four hours? VisitEd now! Parents: You created, procured,borrowed, or kidnapped these kids. You are responsible! Grandparents: Unlimited-grandchild budget spoilers—we’ll treat you right! Pets: Make sureyou select one small enough for yourgoldfish bowl! Onestophowl!

NORTHAMPTON

Abundance Farm253 Prospect Street, Northampton413-584-3593 x203abundancefarm.orgAbundance Farm is a Jewish food justice farm and outdoor classroom.We are a unique collaboration between Congregation B’nai Israel, the Northampton Survival Center, and Lander-GrinspoonAcademy to support local food securityand to create a unique, outdoor learningenvironment. It is a beautiful urban oasiswhere people of all ages, faiths, andbackgrounds are drawn for nourishment,learning, and celebration.

Greens Treat CSA1236 Florence Road, Northampton413-586-5755greenstreatcsa@gmail.comgreenstreat.comSmall CSA by the owners of Green StreetCafé. Organically grown vegetables, herbs,flowers, and berries. All the produce wegrow is selected for intensity of flavor,making us a favorite of discerning cooksand diners. New wood-fired Cobb oven.Our newest adventure in self-sustainability:Greens Treat Suites. More than a B&B,visit greenstreat.com for photos and information.

Red Barn Honey Company43 Fort Hill Terrace, Northampton413-584-2634 • rbhoney.comOffering locally produced raw honey,hive products, and pollination services.Please visit our website or call for details.

NORTHFIELD

Balky Farm15 Main Street, Northfield413-498-2077We are three generations of farmers offering pasture-raised goat, lamb, andpork meat, wool products, mulch hay,and fresh eggs. We have 100% woolyarns in natural and hand-dyed colors.Our rovings are ready for spinning orneedle felting—supplies are available forpurchase. Value-added products includewool blankets, hats, scarves, needle-felteditems, and sheepskins.

Four Star Farms, Inc.496 Pine Meadow Road, Northfield413-498-2968 • fourstarfarms.comA sustainably operated family farm producing a variety of grains, freshlymilled flours, hops, turf, and straw. Wetake pride in the level of quality we passalong to you, offering only crops thatwe have grown in our own fields andprepared to order at the farm. Ourgrains, flours, and hops are availableyear-round; turf and straw are availableseasonally. Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm;please call ahead.

Northwoods Forest Products675 Gulf Road, Northfield413-498-5335A family-owned sawmill and loggingoperation nestled in the hills of Northfield.The company offers retail and wholesalenative local bandsawn lumber, custommilling, lumber planing, firewood, slabwood, sawdust, and shavings.Northwoods Forest Products also performs timber harvesting for privatelandowners and on public lands. Openyear-round. Call or stop in, or like us on Facebook.



Rock Ridge FarmTwo Main Street, Northfield413-498-5520Quality farm stand featuring field-grownperennials, bedding and vegetable plants,hanging baskets, shrubs, and seasonalproduce. PYO cut flowers and all yourfavorite fall decorations, compost, barkmulch, loam, firewood, worm castings,and straw. New: Christmas trees, wreaths,and more. Season runs April–December.Wholesale accounts welcome; gift certificates available year-round.

South Wind Farm664 Miller Falls Road, Northfield413-829-4881A diversified livestock farm raising cattle,pigs, and chickens. Our raw milk andbeef come from cows rotationally grazedduring the warm months and fed hay inthe winter. The dairy herd receives somecertified organic grain. The pigs andchickens forage outdoors and eat organicgrain. We strive to heal the land to reapa nutrient-dense harvest to feed ourfamily and community for generations.

Trillium Farm82 Gulf Road, Northfield413-512-0798We grow vegetables and cut flowers onour farm and also produce maple syrup.

ORANGE

Johnson’s Farm210 Wheeler Avenue, Orange978-544-7835 • johnsonsfarm.netWe are a restaurant, sugarhouse, andgift shop featuring savory and sweetmaple dishes. During maple season oursugarhouse is open to the public, socome in to see how syrup is producedand have a taste. We also make our ownmaple cream and maple candy. Callahead to see if we are boiling. We offerbreakfast, lunch, and dinner with greatmaple dinner options. Open Tuesday–Sunday; see website for details.

Seeds of Solidarity Farm165 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange978-544-7564 • seedsofsolidarity.orgSolar-powered farm that features no-tillmethods. Visit our self-serve farm standfor fabulous greens, produce, andhand-crafted cedar meditation benches;open April–November. Visit our websitefor directions, dates for free tours, and tolearn about our “Grow Food Everywhere”education programs. Buy our famousculinary and seed garlic at the NorthQuabbin Garlic and Arts Festival, September 26–27.

PETERSHAM

Sweetwater Farm95 Maple Lane, Petersham413-813-5746 • sweetwaterfarmma.orgWe are a 250-year-old farm, producinggrass-fed beef, organic hay, maplesyrup, occasional vegetables, eggs, andgoat’s milk. Located east of the PioneerValley, off Routes 202 & 122, we’re openMay–September, 9am–3pm. From October to May, please call or email usto make an appointment (after we runyou through the process you’ll be fineto come). Find us on Facebook!

PLAINFIELD

Manda Farm25 Pleasant Street, Plainfield413-634-5333 • mandafarm.comPasture-raised, organically fed pork andbeef from rare heritage breed animals.

Totally grass-fed cattle. Variety of cuts,sausages, and specialty items availableat the farm and at Ashfield and Florencefarmers’ markets. Animal Welfare Approved farm and slaughter. Farmopens for visits, educational opportunities,and tours of historic surrounding areaincluding Franklin Land Trust property.Call ahead.

RUSSELL

Cream of the Crop Farm601 Blandford Road, [email protected] Our farm store is open daily 7am–7pm,on the honor system, except Sundays. Wesell raw milk from our 30 Jerseys. We alsoplan to sell cheese, butter, and yogurtmade in our creamery right here on thefarm. Other products include grass-fedbeef, pastured pork, pasture-raisedturkey, veal, lamb, eggs from chickens onpasture, ice cream, maple syrup, honey,and more. Contact us to schedule afarm tour!

Moss Hill Farm222 Upper Moss Hill Road, Russell413-862-3815 • mosshillfarm.orgWe are a family-owned farm, growing thefreshest chemical-free garden produceand Christmas trees on 350 hilltop acreswith scenic views, woodland paths, andwaterfalls. Stop by to select and pickyour own!

SHELBURNE

Apex Orchards153 Peckville Road, Shelburne413-625-2744 • apexorchards.comWe have been providing the Valley withthe finest farm products since 1828. Wehave a great selection of apples, peaches,nectarines, apricots, plums, pluots, pears,Asian pears, table grapes, quince, andkiwi, as well as cider vinegar and honey.Our farm offers PYO apples in the fallwith one of the best views in the state.Open August–April 9am–5pm daily.

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Chicoine Family Farm, EasthamptonCISA photo


Barberic Farm383 Cooper Lane, Shelburne413-625-8203Barberic Farm specializes in deliciousfrozen mild lamb, frozen ready-to-bakepies (with lamb or mutton, grass-fedbeef, and seasonal fruits), a wide varietyof preserves, popcorn, hops, eggs, cleanraw fleeces, sheepskins, wool hats, andcrafts. All are regularly available at theShelburne Falls, Greenfield Winter, andNorthampton Winter farmers’ markets.Only by special appointment at the farm.

Foxbard Farm400 Bardwells Ferry Road, Shelburne413-625-4604 • foxbardfarm.comWe raise purebred Black Angus for saleto individuals, restaurants, and specialtyfood stores. Our animals are humanelyraised, grass-fed from our own pasturesand hayfields, and receive no addedhormones or antibiotics. We also sellcordwood, hemlock framing timbers,and knotty pine siding.

Graves Glen Farms80 Wilson Graves Road, Shelburne413-625-9066This centennial farm sells maple syrup,compost, and hay to the public. The 1762farmhouse (formerly known as ClarkTavern) overlooks downtown. The eleventhgeneration is currently learning the ropesof farming. Products can be purchasedat the yellow house on the farm, at the Gill Farmers’ Market, and at ApexOrchards in Shelburne. Call Jim for tours.

Kenburn Orchards 1394 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne413-625-6116 • kenburnorchards.comKenburn Orchards is a 165-acre farmgrowing choose-and-cut Christmastrees, pick-your-own blueberries, andraspberries. Situated on the historicMohawk Trail with fields and trails withsplendid views, abundant birds, andwildlife. Non-smoking; open year-round.Bed and breakfast available for priorguests only.

Shinglebrook Farm69 Taylor Road, Shelburne413-625-9967 • shinglebrookfarm.comAt Shinglebrook Farm we raise Boergoats, Berkshire and Large Black pigs,and heritage turkeys (Standard Bronze,Beltsville White, and Midget White).Registered Berkshire pigs, feeder pigs, andBoer goats are available year-round. Weoffer whole and half hogs and pasturedheritage turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Wheel-View Farm212 Reynolds Road, Shelburne413-625-2900 • wheelviewfarm.comWheel-View Farm offers all cuts of natural,grass-fed beef year-round at our farmstore. Our cows are healthy and happywith no antibiotics, hormones, norGMOs. We also produce maple syrupproducts, apples, and cider. Please callahead for hours and availability.

SOUTH DEERFIELD

Atlas Farm218 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield413-397-3587 • atlasfarm.comWe grow high quality, certified organicvegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit forwholesale, farmers’ markets, and our newretail farm store on Routes 5 & 10 inSouth Deerfield. Sign up for our marketshare program for all the benefits of aCSA share with even greater flexibilityand savings! Our store is open sevendays a week year-round; check our website for hours.

Roaming Farm, LLC80 South Mill River Road, South Deerfield413-665-6334 • roamingfarm.comWe raise Highland cattle, a heritage breedknown for lean meat with a gourmettaste, and sell natural, pasture-fed beefwith no added hormones or unnecessaryantibiotics. Our cows are born and raisedhere on our family farm and spend theirlives in a humane, natural habitat,roaming through varied terrain in theheart of the Pioneer Valley. Prices andhours are on our website or Facebook.



Stockbridge Farm18 Stockbridge Road, South Deerfield413-665-6918 • stockbridgeherbs.comWelcome to Stockbridge Farm, home ofthe flavor experts! We specialize in cookingwith herbs, flowers, and vegetables tohelp others learn how to enjoy and usethe delicious flavors of our local PioneerValley farms and gardens. We have presented a variety of culinary herbaltopics at conferences, events, andmeetings in New England and arehappy to create a program for yourclub or organization.

Warm Colors ApiaryTwo South Mill River Road, South Deerfield • 413-665-4513warmcolorsapiary.comWarm Colors produces and sells Massachusetts honey and beeswax candles, all produced using non-chemicalmethods. Join us for our Annual HoneyFestival on September 19. Free admission:a family-friendly day of food, education,and celebration of the honeybee. Visitour website for details.

SOUTH HADLEY

Carl Popielarz Pig Farm128 Willimansett Street, South Hadley413-536-1252We are the fourth generation running thissmall family-owned farm that has beenoperating for more than 85 years. Weraise pigs that are available year-round. Inaddition we offer lamb, turkeys, and fresheggs. All of our animals are hormone- andantibiotic-free. For more information,please call 413-626-9763 or [email protected].

Lukasik Family Farm188 Pearl Street, South Hadley413-534-5697 A family farm for more than 100 years, werecently welcomed our fifth generation.Our poultry is all naturally raised,processed, and packaged on the farmfor your table. Products include chicken,hens, eggs, turkey, sausage, pheasant,partridge, and quail. We take orders forall holidays, and offer monthly farm

shares of poultry, vegetables, and fruitfrom July through December. Inquirefor details.

McCray’s Farm and Country Creamery55 Alvord Street, South Hadley413-533-0775facebook.com/McCrays.FarmWhether you’re stopping in for a gallonof our own bottled milk, having a familyday, or celebrating your child’s birthdayparty here, we have something for thewhole family! We offer mini-golf, hayrides,and a free petting zoo. Inside the creameryyou can enjoy lunch and homemade icecream. Visit in the fall for our haunted andpumpkin hayrides as well as Truckfest.Find our milk in local stores.

Yang Farm128 Willimansett Street, South Hadley413-426-8164 • [email protected]/food/farm.php?farm=3725 We are a small family farm that growsflowers and vegetables. All of our flowersare specialty cut. The variety of crops wegrow includes squash, peppers, cucumbers,cabbage, cilantro, scallions, corn, mint,and more. Our farm growing season runsfrom June through October. Come see usat area farmers’ markets, visit our webpagefor details. For more information, pleasecall or email Bee Yang.

SOUTHAMPTON

Bashista Orchards160 East Street, Southampton413-527-9091 • gotcider.netA family farm since 1926, we growmore than 40 varieties of apples, pears,peaches, and plums. We make a fine applecider from a blend of ripe apples that areslow pressed in our mill. Come for thefresh fruit and vegetables, store-bakedpies and breads, and awesome ciderdonuts! We also offer local maple syrup,honey, dairy products, and free-rangeeggs. Open daily 8am–6pm, year-round.

Birdhaven Blueberry Farm55 Gunn Road, [email protected] offer PYO blueberries and flowers,as well as raspberries, currants, Asianpears, apples, and silvopasture-raisedholiday turkeys. We also have jams, jellies,pies, and other value-added products.Educational workshops offered on localfarming, art, and culture. We strive to bea community resource for Southamptonand the Valley. Check us out on Facebookor email us for upcoming workshopsand information.

The Bitty Red Barn160 Valley Road, Southampton413-203-5299A husband and wife farming effort


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dedicated to providing consumers with fresh, locally grown and harvested fruits and vegetables, select herbs, and organically produced eggs usingsustainable/ethical agricultural methods.Open May–October. Availability ofsome products may be limited. Pleasecall in advance. Customized gift basketsand gift certificates also available.

Roundhill Orchards1 Douglas Road, Southampton413-562-4985Roundhill Orchard is a Century FamilyFarm, raising small fruits (strawberries,summer and fall raspberries, and blueberries), tree fruits (peaches, plums,pears, and apples) as well as honey fromour bees. Pick-your-own is available;please call for details. School groupswelcome; please arrange times in advance.

White House Farm40 Miller Avenue, Southampton413-527-8107 • whitehousefarmma.comA fourth-generation farm, we offer a widevariety of plants including perennials, herbs,annuals, and vegetables. Shallots andseven varieties of garlic are also available

from July on. We provide unique, seasonalfloral arrangements for weddings, specialoccasions, and market sales. Peak weddingseason is July through September. OpenMay–October.

SOUTHWICK

Blossoming Acres249 College Highway, Southwick413-569-3663 • blossomingacres.comBlossoming Acres grows a full line ofvegetables, bedding plants, and cutflowers. Our farm stand, in a beautifulold post and beam barn, is open dailyMarch 8–December 24. Our bakeryspecializes in pies and breads. FromMay to October we are also at farmers’markets in Pittsfield and Longmeadow.

Calabrese Farms257 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick413-569-6417Early season: bedding plants, hangers,geraniums, and perennials. Summerseason: our own corn, strawberries,blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, melons,and much more. Fall: mums, ornamentals,pumpkins, cabbage, and squash. Visit our

farm stand April–October. CSA sharesavailable mid-May to mid-October;sign-ups for the 2016 season begin in September.

Coward Farm150 College Highway, Southwick413-569-6724 • cowardfarm.comWe are a family-owned farm open seasonally. Visit us in the spring to checkout our annuals, perennials, vegetableplants, and shrubs. In the fall we sellour own mums, pumpkins, and gourds.In the Christmas season we offerchoose-and-cut and precut Christmastrees and our own wreaths, kissingballs, and holiday arrangements. Ourcountry primitive barn offers uniqueitems for your decorating needs.

Flynn Farm49 Mortvining Road, Southwick413-569-0420Organically run family farm. Visit our Boutique Barn to find heirloomseedlings, late-season vegetables, hay,bread and baked goods to order, and aresale shop offering Hart’s seeds, vintagecowboy boots, chic clothing, and othercool things. Open 9am–3pm on weekendsMay–November; closed August. OurFarmKidsMade Camp runs mid-Junethrough July. Noka’s Hayrides are offeredin October.

Johnson Brook Farms, LLC292 College Highway, [email protected] small family farm located in the centerof Southwick. Visit our farm stand forasparagus in May and strawberries inJune. We also wholesale strawberriesand pumpkins.

Meadow View Farms, LLC120 College Highway, Southwick413-569-0814meadowviewfarmsouthwick.comOur farm’s retail greenhouse has growninto a unique destination for gardenlovers. We proudly offer our customersa great selection of quality annuals,vegetable and herb plants, perennials,


Calabrese Farms, SouthwickCISA photo


and ornamental grasses from late Aprilthrough June. From September to Halloween we offer mums, pumpkins, a two-mile corn maze, fall fun, andmore. Cash or checks (with ID) only; nocredit/debit cards. Find us on Facebook.

Ray’s Family Farm723 College Highway, Southwick413-569-1876Owned and operated by the Brzoskafamily for more than thirty years.Known for beautiful flowers, hangingbaskets, and planters, as well as fantasticproduce, including the most lusciousmelons, tomatoes, sweet onions, peppers,cucumbers, pickles, squash, and muchmore. Our farm stand is open dailyfrom April 1 through December 24.Hours vary by season.

SPRINGFIELD

Gardening the Community256 Hancock Street, Springfield413-538-5822gardeningthecommunity.orgGardening the Community (GTC) is a youth-led food justice and urban agriculture organization based inSpringfield. We grow organic fruits andvegetables on empty lots and organize fora healthy and equitable local food system.We sell at our Hancock Street farm standand the Mason Square Farmers’ Market,and run an affordable CSA programcalled GTC EATS! We grow community,youth leadership, and just food.

Sixteen Acres Garden Center1359 Wilbraham Road, Springfield413-783-5883 • 16acresgardencenter.comProviding an extensive selection of topquality plants and products for over 50years, with exceptional service. Ournursery is brimming with floweringplants, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs,roses, pond plants, and much more.You can always get advice about plantcare from our many horticulturalists.We offer a full-service florist along withlandscape design and installation services.We grow our own; open daily!

SUNDERLAND

The Kitchen Garden131 South Silver Lane, Sunderland413-387-5163 • kitchengardenfarm.comWe grow organic specialty vegetableson 25 acres. Our goal is to provide thehighest quality, best tasting, and mostbeautiful produce to our community. Wesell at farmers’ markets in Northamptonand Springfield and to the best restaurantsand stores in the Valley, Boston, and NYC.In September we host Chilifest, our annualfarm festival celebrating all things spicy,including our farm-fresh sriracha.

Laurenitis Farm475 Amherst Road, Sunderland413-665-2038 • laurenitisfarm.comOur policy is to give gardeners a choice,and show people that gardening can beexciting. We offer more than 100 tomatovarieties! Our peppers include sweetsand hots like ghost pepper and devil’stongue. Our herb selection is expandingwith more medicinal herbs and hops, asis our house and terrarium plant selection.Come see our wide variety of perennials,annuals, planters, and beautiful hangingbaskets. Visit us on Facebook!

Little Brook Farm334 Russell Street, Sunderland413-665-3802 • littlebrookfarm.comOur small family farm practices sustainableagriculture. Sheep and border collies areat the heart of the farm, but diversificationis key to our philosophy. We offer lean,healthy, grass-fed lamb, pastured pork,free-range chicken and turkeys, duckand chicken eggs, fleece, yarn, roving,and blankets. We also offer farm camps,workshops, herding demonstrations,and birthday parties.

Riverland Farm206 River Road, Sunderland413-687-5781 • riverlandfarm.comWe offer high quality certified organicfruit, vegetables, flowers, and herbsthrough our CSA memberships. Theregular CSA season starts the first weekin June and ends in early November with

on-farm pickups Tuesday, Thursday, orSaturday. We also offer winter shares.Visit our website for details.

Smiarowski Farm Stand and Creamery320 River Road, Sunderland413-665-3830Teddy C. welcomes you to visit his farmstand. Retail and wholesale: farm-freshvegetables, fruit, flowers, annuals, hangingbaskets, planters, and more. He produceshis own fall mums, pumpkins, andgourds, and is open in December withChristmas trees, local wreaths, and holiday decor. The farm stand alsoserves soft-serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, and Polish food. Open earlyMay through November.

Thomas Farm64 Hadley Road, [email protected] family farm with a range of productsfrom vegetable starts, hanging plants,and flowers in spring to a full line ofvegetables fresh daily at our Sunderlandfarm stand. We have fresh eggs dailyfrom our free-range hens and our ownfresh goat cheese in late spring. Opendusk to dawn. From July 1 to October,you can also find our produce at TheVillage Green Greenhouse and Ice Creamon Route 9 in Haydenville.

Warner Farm159 Old Amherst Road, Sunderland413-665-8331 • warnerfarm.comWarner Farm is one of the longest runningfamily farms in New England and thehome of Mike’s Maze, an eight-acre cornmaze that attracts more than 8,000 visitors to the farm each year. You canfind our produce at farmers’ markets inAmherst and Winchester or join ourCSA. Our farm stand is open dailyMay–August on Old Amherst Road in Sunderland. Mike’s Maze is open10am–5pm on weekends in Septemberand October.


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WARE

Popeye Hill Farm70 Coffey Hill Road, Ware413-222-1899farmfresh.org/food/farm.php?farm=3738A family-run farm where we love ouranimals and implement biodynamicfarming practices. We sell meat from ourpastured Duroc pigs, grass-fed beef,rabbits, and free-range poultry. Ourfarm store has eggs, cord wood, hay,honey, and maple syrup. We also havequality alpacas and angora rabbits andtheir fiber products. We offer boarding/training of horses. Visit our website forfarmers’ markets we attend.

WARWICK

Chase Hill Farm74 Chase Hill Road, Warwick978-544-6327 • chasehillfarm.comWe are an organic certified 100% pasture-based dairy farm producingraw milk, artisan cheese, beef, and vealfrom our Normande cows raised exclusivelyon grass. We sell pork from pasturedwhey-fed pigs and eggs from pasturedchickens fed organic grain. We sell at thefarm, Amherst Farmers’ Market, areastores, and the Garlic & Arts Festival. Wealso grill our own cheeseburgers everySaturday in Amherst and at Garlic & Arts!

Hettie Belle Farm28 Winchester Road, Warwick978-544-6241 • hettiebellefarm.comWe raise organically-fed chickens, turkeys,ducks, geese, and pork on pasture as wellas 100% grass-fed beef and lamb. Ourproduct is available through our meatCSA with distribution sites in Greenfield,Florence, Warwick, Brattleboro, andKeene. Holiday turkeys and geese soldindividually. Meat and poultry with aguarantee from our family to yours!

WENDELL

Diemand Farm126 Mormon Hollow Road, Wendell978-544-3806 • thediemandfarm.comCome see what’s cooking! Home-style


Holiday Turkeys and Geese

“Taste the goodness of our land…”

Artisan Cheese, Raw Milk, Beef & Veal from Organic Certified 100% pasture-Fed cows

follow us on Facebook!

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meals, soups, and desserts, includingour famous potpies, available fresh orfrozen in our farm store, or have us cateryour special event. Also available: turkey,chicken, eggs, pork, grass-fed beef, andlamb. From our woodshop, hand-turnedwooden bowls, toolboxes, trellises, andmore. Available by pre-order: nativecustom-cut lumber, baby chicks, andstarted pullets.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Gooseberry Farms201 Gooseberry Road, West Springfield413-739-7985Our farm is the oldest farm left in town.We offer a wide variety of farm-freshvegetables and fruits all spring andsummer long. We also have ice cream,Easter flowers, spring flowers, vegetableplants, herbs, perennials, and a full line offall décor: pumpkins, mums, corn stalks,Indian corn, and more. Come visit usfor all of your holiday needs, fromChristmas wreaths to cemetery logs.

New Lands Farm334 Birnie Avenue, West Springfield413-262-3978 • newlandsfarm.orgNew Lands Farm is a multiculturalcommunity farm. The farmers have richcultural backgrounds rooted in subsistenceagriculture and come from countries including Burundi, Bhutan, Kenya, Somalia, and Vietnam. We grow NewEngland produce along with a variety of African and Asian ethnic vegetablessuch as mchicha (callaloo), long beans,bitter melon, and jilo eggplant for ourCSA and local markets.

WESTFIELD

Kosinski Farms336/440 Russellville Road, Westfield413-562-4643 or 413-572-4344kosinskifarms.comA 150-acre wholesale and retail farmstand operation based on sustainableagricultural practices. Plants, fruit andvegetables, seasonal decorations, maple

syrup, pickles, jams and jellies, local gifts,and homemade baked goods. Hayridesand corn maze. Wholesale products include blueberries, sweet corn, pumpkins, peaches, and apples. Open April–November.

New England Apiaries & Billy C’s Raw Honey53 Elizabeth Avenue, Westfield413-454-8403Based in Westfield, New England Apiariesand Billy C’s Raw Honey provides pollination services and produces local


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Kosinski FarmsOpen for wholesale June–OctoberOpen for retail April–November

336 Russellville Road, Westfield

kosinskifarms.comRaven Hollow WineryOpen all year

436 Russellville Road, Westfieldravenhollowwinery.com

Pick up our famous chicken, turkey, & gluten-free potpies or a variety of home-style fresh & frozen meals, soups & desserts. We also offer our own rich turkey or chicken bone broth.

Want something special? Call ahead & we can make it for you.

DIEMAND FARM Farm Fresh Eggs, Turkey, Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Pork and More.

Family Owned Since 1936.

Farm grown & milled custom cut lumber and handcrafted items from our own Sawmill & Woodshop.

Address: 126 Mormon Hollow Rd. Wendell, Ma. 01379

Phone: 978-544-3806

Email: [email protected]

Website: thediemandfarm.com

LIKE Us on Facebook for updates on

CATERING

Variety of home-style meals, sides

and desserts.

raw honey. The business started as ahobby with one hive in 2005, and evolvedinto a commercial operation with morethan 500 hives today. While sales arelimited to wholesale, you can find BillyC’s Raw Honey at numerous locationsthroughout western Massachusetts.

Yellow Stonehouse Farm354 Root Road, Westfield413-562-2164yellowstonehousefarmcsa.comYellow Stonehouse Farm is a 54-acreproperty located near the Westfield/Southampton town line. The ManhanRiver divides the farm creating a beautifulenvironment for growing vegetables andflowers while living harmoniously with thewildlife. Using organic farming practices,we cultivate five to six acres of vegetablesand flowers for our CSA shareholders,ranging over the entire growing season.

WESTHAMPTON

Bridgmont Farm61 Chesterfield Road, Westhampton413-527-6193 • bridgmontfarm.comA family farm more than 225 years old.Our grass-fed beef is certified hormone-and antibiotic-free and is humanelyprocessed. We also raise meat goatsand hay. We work with our family toproduce maple syrup and compost, andrun a small custom sawmill. Our beef,maple products, and compost are offeredat our farm store; give us a call to makesure we are close by to assist you.

Intervale Farm106 South Road, Westhampton413-527-5440 • [email protected] family-owned farm growing geraniums,bedding plants, herb and vegetable plants,produce, eggs, cut flowers, fall mums, andpumpkins. Yarn from our flock of sheep.Flowers for special occasions as well asa CSA. Open May 1–November 30.

Mayval Farm149 Easthampton Road, Westhampton413-527-6274 • mayvalfarm.comAt our farm stand you will find:

pasteurized, cream-on-top white andchocolate milk, fresh cheeses, and skyrall processed on the farm from our ownGrade A whole milk. We also sell maplesyrup, maple cream, farm-grown beef,free-range eggs, and compost. Maplesyrup is produced traditionally with awood-fired evaporator. Beef is 100%naturally raised—no hormones nor antibiotics.

Mycoterra Farm248 Northwest Road, Westhampton413-320-9789 • mycoterrafarm.comMycoterra Farm produces a variety of gourmet and exotic mushroomsyear-round including: shiitake, oyster,lion’s mane, enokitake, nameko, reishi,maitake, and turkey tail. Mushroomgrowing products for the home growerare also available. Our mushroom CSA offers full-pound and half-poundshares for 20 weeks from June throughOctober. Pickup is available at each ofthe farmers’ markets we attend.

Outlook Farm136 Main Road, Westhampton413-529-9388 outlookfarm.comOutlook Farm is a full-time farm with orchards and gardens,a butcher shop, and acountry store/restaurant.We grow apples, peaches,cherries, pears, andplums. Fresh applecider. PYO apples in September and October with hayrides.We grow and sell alltypes of vegetables.Bakery features freshhomemade pies.Wholesale to local markets and schools.GAP-certified.


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Wheat at Upinngil Farm, GillJason Threlfall photo

WHATELY

Bear Path Farm134 Webber Road, Whately413-665-2894 • bearpathfarm.comRenowned throughout the Pioneer Valleyas a supplier of quality compost forfarms, home gardeners, and landscapeprofessionals. We also produce tastypeaches and crunchy apples—availableat our roadside stand from mid-Augustto October.

Enterprise Farm72 River Road, Whately413-665-8608 • enterprisefarmcsa.com Choose from our full-season or fall-onlyCSA share options. Our family-friendlyshares feature our own farm-grown organic vegetables, free access to ourlarge pick-your-own garden, and fruitfrom local farms. Please visit our websitefor the most up-to-date information.

Golonka Farm6 State Road, Whately413-247-3256 • golonkafarm.comOur produce stand offers a diverse selection of crops. We take great pride inour produce, picked fresh all day longfrom our fields. Open daily from mid-Junethrough October 31. Find us online.

LaSalle Florists23 LaSalle Drive, Whately413-665-2653 • lasalleflorist.comBeautiful cut flowers from our fieldsand greenhouses year-round. Beddingplants April–June. Full-service retail flowershop at the farm. Open year-roundMonday–Saturday; also Sundays inMay and December.

Nourse Farms41 River Road, Whately413-665-2658 • noursefarms.comWe are a premier grower of the bestberries and berry plants. Blessed with veryfertile, well-drained soils that provide anexcellent environment for production, ourfarming operation now encompasses 700acres in Hatfield, Montague, Northfield,South Deerfield, and Whately. We havebeen producing superior quality berriesand plants for more than 80 years.

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The Best Local Berries Since 1932www.noursefarms.com | (413) 665-2658

41 River Road, Whately, Massachusetts

Nourse Farms has been serving the Pioneer Valley for over 80 years. We are always happy to have visitors! Call the Berry Hotline for picking hours and availability.

Pick-Your-Own. Come visit Mr. Strawberry! Enjoy picking raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries. Visit our Farmstand.

Open every day from mid June and July Plan a Farm Tour.

Farm tours available by appointment. See the greenhouses and � eld production. Reserve Plants Early for Best Selection.

Berry plants available from mid April thru May. Call for free catalog.

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Quonquont Farm9 North Street, Whately413-575-4680 • quonquont.comExplore our orchards and pick your ownblueberries, peaches, and apples in seasonor purchase fresh fruit and cider at ourfarm stand. Orchard is open mid-Julyto October. Our renovated barn withcatering kitchen accommodates up to200 for weddings and other events,May–October. Call for details, hours,and availability.

W & W Farms178 Long Plain Road, Whately413-665-3126A family farm growing vegetables andspecializing in potatoes for more than50 years. Red, white, russet, and GreenMountain potatoes packed fresh fromour field to your table. Open weekends9am–4pm, mid-July to mid-October.

WILBRAHAM

Merrick Farm651 Main Street, Wilbraham413-596-3559, 860-417-8198merrickfarmwilbraham.comWe offer seasonal vegetables and herbs,including squash, tomatoes, peppers,eggplant, greens, broccoli, basil, pumpkins,and more. We pride ourselves on our corn

—truly the best! As the next generationof Merrick family farmers, we are growingnew varieties and flowers this year. Werespect the land and grow responsiblyand sustainably. Our farm stand is opendaily 1-6pm from June to early November.

WILLIAMSBURG

Dufresne’s Sugar House113 Goshen Road, Williamsburg413-268-7509 • [email protected] have “over 100 years of sugaring experience … boiled down for you” toproduce 100% pure maple products! Allgrades of our syrup have a very special,complex flavor that we believe comesfrom the particular mountain on whichour trees reside. We ship countrywide toupscale, independent restaurants andbakeries whose owners, chefs, and patronswant to know who produces their foodand where. Hours by appointment;please call.

J.O.E.’s Farm5 Main Street, WilliamsburgGrowing exclusively for the NorthamptonBrewery! By offering local and sustainablygrown produce, the Brewery menu isconsistent with our ecologically friendlyvalues. From J.O.E.’s Farm our produce

travels only 10 miles; is biodiverse, varied,and interesting; and is fresh, nutritionallydense, and sustainably grown with zero pesticides.

Paul’s Sugar House28 Goshen Road (Route 9), Williamsburg413-695-3461 (Paul)413-320-2597 (Serena)Award-winning maple products availableall year: syrup, candy, maple cream,and sugar. Wholesale and retail. Visitour Christmas shop during Novemberand December for fresh-made wreaths,roping, and locally cut trees. We featurelocally crafted gifts from more than 50artisans and crafters and, of course,our own maple products.

Twin Maples Farm106 South Street, Williamsburg413-268-7925 • [email protected] farm producing a widerange of vegetables, flowers, and berries.Farm-raised pork, beef, chicken, lamb, andmore; all feed produced on-farm. Sellingpigs, ear corn, and ground corn. Mapleproducts from wood-fired evaporator.Homemade baked goods, artisan breads,and jams. Find our products on-farmand at the Florence and Northamptonfarmers’ markets. Vegetable, meat, andsyrup CSA shares available.


f a r m & o r c h a r dPick your own blueberries, peaches and apples in season.

Our historic farm is available for weddings and other special events.www.quonquont.com _ 9 North Street, Whately, MA _ 575-4680

Ginger harvest at Old Friends Farm, AmherstOld Friends Farm photo


WORTHINGTON

Justamere Tree Farm248 Patterson Road, Worthington413-238-5902welch@justameretreefarm.comjustameretreefarm.comFull line of maple products: syrup,candy, cream, and sugar. Visit us fromMay to November on the Town Commonat the Amherst Farmers’ Market or atthe Northampton Tuesday Market.

Kinne Brook Farm481 Kinne Brook Road, Worthington413-238-8001 • kinnebrookfarm.comOur family raises grass-fed and -finishedHighland cattle. We sell beef in bulk andby the cut, as well as organically fed andpastured pork. We also sell eggs andmake and sell organically fertilized haywith our neighbors on our collectivehay fields. Certified as Animal WelfareApproved for both our beef and our eggs.Call/email to set up a visit to our farmstand and to make sure we’re around!

Sawyer Farm19 Sawyer Road, Worthington413-238-0173A year-round, full-diet, horse-poweredCSA. We provide vegetables, meat, bread,and much more. Members pick up everyFriday of the year and take home asmuch as they want for fresh eating andpreserving. Contact us for availabilityand details. New England grows greatfood year-round—eat like a local!

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Natural Roots, ConwayCISA photo



Apex Orchards, Shelburne

Art’s Farm, East Longmeadow

Atkins Farms, Amherst

Atlas Farm, South Deerfield

Bare Roots, West Chesterfield

Bashista Orchards, Southampton

Bear Swamp Orchard, Ashfield

The Benson Place, Heath

Birdhaven Blueberry Farm, Southampton

Blue Heaven Blueberry and Raspberry Farm, Middlefield

Bug Hill Farm, Ashfield

Clarkdale Fruit Farms, Deerfield

Cook’s Farm Orchard, Brimfield

Couch Brook Farm, Bernardston

Dickinson Farm, Granby

Echo Hill Orchards & Winery, Monson

Kenburn Orchards, Shelburne

Kosinski Farms, Westfield

Lakeside PYO Strawberries, Hadley

Maple Corner Farm, Granville

Meadowbrook Farm, East Longmeadow

Mountain Pasture Farm, Becket

New Salem Preserves, New Salem

Nourse Farms, Whately

Outlook Farm, Westhampton

Park Hill Orchard, Easthampton

Pine Hill Orchards, Colrain

Quonquont Farm, Whately

Red Fire Farm, Montague

Roundhill Orchards, Southampton

Sapowsky Farms, Granby

Sentinel Farm, Belchertown

Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm, Hatfield

Upinngil Farm, Gill

Walnut Hill Farm, Blandford

Wandering Brook Farm, Greenfield

Warner Farm, Sunderland

West Granville Blueberries, Granville

Wilder Hill Gardens, Conway

Pick-Your-Own Fruit FarmsFrom the time that strawberries ripen in Juneuntil the last apple is picked in the fall, manylocal farms open their fields to you for pick-your-own crops!

The season is short for many of these crops, socheck our seasonality chart on page 4, connectwith CISA on Facebook and Twitter, or signup for our enewsletter at buylocalfood.orgto stay in the loop!

Berries and orchard fruit are just the beginning—find details about these farms and other farms offering pick-your-own crops like flowers, rhubarb, and vegetables at buylocalfood.org/farmguide.

Meadowbrook Farm, East LongmeadowJason Threlfall photo

KEY= Berries which may include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries

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Broadfork Permaculture: Edible Landscapes and Ecological DesignMontague413-367-6631 • broadfork.coopWe provide edible landscapes and ecological design for backyard gardeners, including annual beds, native plant gardens, fruit trees, and water management. Wework with your goals and budget tocreate a landscape where you can feel athome. Serving Franklin and HampshireCounties. For an initial consultation,call now or visit our website.

Hadley Garden Center285 Russell Street, Hadley413-584-1423 hadleygardencenter.comLocally owned and operated garden centerserving the Valley since 1963, offeringtrees, shrubs, annuals, perennials,herbs, fruit trees, organic vegetablestarts, seeds, bulbs, houseplants, pots,organic fertilizers, natural pest controls,growing supplies, tools, mulches, birdfood and feeders, Christmas trees, anddecorations. Our knowledgeable staffoffers expert advice. Open year-round.

Megan’s Valley Garden & Landscape Supply8 Mill Valley Road, Hadley413-582-1263 • megansvalley.comMegan’s Valley Garden & LandscapeSupply is a woman-owned business.You can find many varieties of barkmulch and colored landscaping stone,rich loam and compost, granite benches,bird baths, and statuary. We also carryboth vegetable and flowering plants,specialty log boxes, hanging plants, colorful mums, vegetables and fruit, as well as pumpkins, Christmas trees,and wreaths in season.

New England Wild Flower Society at Nasami Farm128 North Street, Whately413-397-9922 • newenglandwild.orgNative plant nursery of New EnglandWild Flower Society. Offering hundreds ofnative plant species, including perennials,trees, shrubs, vines, and ferns. We startmany of our plants from seed we collectlocally. Open for retail sales on weekends,10am–5pm, from late-April throughmid-October.

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Andrew’s Greenhouse, AmherstRachel Chandler-Worth photoLOCAL HERO LANDSCAPE & GARDEN CENTERS

Dickinson Farm and Greenhouse, GranbyCISA photo

LOCAL HERO L ANDSCAPE & GARDEN CENTERS

Discover New England NativePlants at Nasami Farm

128 North Street, Whately, MA • 413-397-9922 • www.newenglandwild.org/nasami

Choose from an extraordinary selection of hard-to-find and edible species for beautiful,sustainable gardens.

Plant CSA shares available. Check our website for details.

Open weekends, 10a.m.- 5p.m. April 25- October 18

Ray’s Family Farm, SouthwickCISA photo

Brookfield Farm, AmherstCISA photo

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AMHERST

All Things Local Coop Market104 North Pleasant Street, Amherst413-253-2667 • allthingslocal.coopAll Things Local is a cooperative marketplace for locally produced goods in the Pioneer Valley, committed topromoting agriculture and resilientcommunities. The market offers groceries,including fresh fruit and vegetables, milk,eggs, bread, frozen meat, and preparedfoods, as well as specialty food products,a wide variety of locally designed andproduced art, ceramics, woolens, jewelry, and more.

Atkins Farms Country Market1150 West Street, Amherst413-253-9528 • atkinsfarms.comWe are a unique country market whereold-time customer service with a smileis an everyday treat. Atkins offers highquality locally grown produce includingour own apples, peaches, and pears, aswell as specialty foods, fresh from scratchbaked goods, a delicatessen, fresh meatsand seafood, local beers and wines, andmuch more. Open daily 7am–7pm (fall/winter) or 7am–8pm (spring/summer).

Big Y World Class Market175 University Drive, Amherst413-789-0600 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchards throughoutthe Pioneer Valley. Our markets carry a

full variety of products from around thecorner and around the world. Big YWorld Class Market Amherst is proudto support CISA!

ASHFIELD

Elmer’s Store396 Main Street, Ashfield413-628-4003 • elmersstore.comElmer’s serves grand, local, organicbreakfast and lunch seven days a weekwith the same standards in dinner everyFriday night. Our little grocery sells localproduce and meats and our coffee counterserves locally roasted coffee. We caterparties and weddings and really do justabout everything you might be lookingfor. Yankee Magazine said we have the bestpancakes in New England. And we do.

BONDSVILLE

This Week’s Box/Bay State Fish ShareP.O. Box 783, Bondsville844-346-3474 • thisweeksbox.combaystatefishshare.comWant to support your local food systembut have limited time? Let This Week’sBox and the Bay State Fish Share help!We deliver the freshest seafood, produce,fruits, eggs, and meats directly to yourhome. We apply the share concept tohome delivery to create the predictabledemand so important to local producers.Find out more at thisweeksbox.comand baystatefishshare.com.

CUMMINGTON

The Old Creamery Co-op445 Berkshire Trail, Cummington413-634-5560 • oldcreamery.coopA community-owned cooperative supporting 100 local producers. Our deli,bakery, and store feature local fruit,vegetables, cheeses, wines, groceryitems, local arts and crafts, and Bart’sHomemade ice cream. Open year-round:Monday–Friday 7am–7:30pm; Saturday 7:30am–7:30pm; & Sunday 9am–7:30pm.

EASTHAMPTON

Big E’s Supermarket11 Union Street, Easthampton413-527-2125 • bigessupermarket.comA locally owned and operated grocerystore. We support, purchase, and sell afull variety of local farm products andproduce throughout the growing season.Open Monday–Saturday 7am–9:30pm;Sunday 8am–7pm.

New England Felting Supply84 Cottage Street • Easthampton413-527-1188 • feltingsupply.comDid you know the Pioneer Valley ishome to the country’s first and onlystore dedicated specifically to the wool,supplies, and classes for handmadefelt? Collaborations with shepherds, artisans, and the public are constantlygrowing as a result of the NEFS LocalWools Program that offers our visitorsyear-round access to quality fiber.

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AC’s Main Street Market, SpringfieldCISA photoLOCAL HERO RETAILERS BY TOWN

Please visit to see what it’s all about.Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm.

FLORENCE

Cooper’s Corner31 Main Street, Florence413-586-1684statestreetfruit.com/coopers_cornerWe’ve been in Florence since the 1940s,first as Cooper’s Dairy and now Cooper’sCorner. The only reason we’re called aconvenience store is because we are sodarn convenient. Lots of Local Heroproducts including maple syrup, honey,salsa, cheese, salad dressings, ice cream,and now a vastly expanded fresh producesection with more local vegetables andfruits. Open every day of the year.

GREENFIELD

Big Y World Class Market275 Mohawk Trail, Route 2, Greenfield413-789-0600 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family business

supporting farms and orchardsthroughout the Pioneer Valley. Ourmarkets carry a full variety of productsfrom around the corner and around the world. Big Y World Class MarketGreenfield is proud to support CISA!

Foster’s Supermarket70 Allen Street, Greenfield413-773-9276 • fosterssupermarket.comFamily-owned and supporting localfarmers since 1941, including GillGreenery, Nourse Farms, Smiarowski

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Farm, Green Meadow Farm, WargerFarms, Wendolowski Farm, RyanBrothers, Shelburne Honey Company,Pasiecnik Farm, Spatcher Farm, Muka’s,Butynski Farm, and more than 63 others!Open Monday–Saturday 7am–8pm(September–May) and 7am–9pm(June–August).

Green Fields Market144 Main Street, Greenfield413-773-9567 • franklincommunity.coopWe sell quality goods to promote healthand build a sustainable local economy.Cooperatively owned by our 2,200member households, we support locallygrown and produced products as well asfair trade, organic, minimally packagedproducts, and special dietary items likevegan and gluten-free. We’ve supportedlocal producers since 1977. Please consider becoming a member/owner!Open Monday–Saturday 8am–8pm;Sunday 9am–6pm.

Greenfield Farmers Cooperative Exchange269 High Street, Greenfield413-773-9639greenfieldfarmerscoop.comLocally owned cooperative with morethan 700 members representing diversefarming enterprises. Our retail store offers thousands of local, regional, andnational products for farms, homes,gardens, pets, and livestock. OpenMonday–Friday 8am–6pm; Saturday8am–5pm.

HADLEY

Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery at Longview Farm172 Hockanum Road, Hadley413-586-2142barstowslongviewfarm.comThe Barstow family welcomes you toour scenic dairy farm and store. Weoffer breakfast and lunch—sandwiches,

soups, salads and a large selection ofbaked goods available daily to eat in ortake away. Stop in for local groceries—milk, eggs, beef, cheese, coffee, ice cream,maple, and our own prepared foodsfreezer section. Open year-round; hoursposted on our website.

Maple Farm Foods10 South Maple Street, Hadley413-585-1117Family-owned specialty market bringingyou fresh top-quality foods from thelocal community and around the world.Enjoy our salad and hot bars for lunchor take home our prepared foods fordinner. Local produce in season. Ourin-house butcher offers handmadesausage and fresh-cut meats. Halal andkosher products available. Stop in forice cream. Open year-round Monday–Saturday 8:30am–9pm and Sunday8:30am–8pm.


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Mapleline Farm Home Delivery/Rao’s Coffee Roasting Co.305 Russell Street (Route 9), Hadley413-548-9107maplelinefarm.com/home-delivery.phpMapleline Home Delivery Service is the way it used to be! We deliver ourfarm-fresh milk right to your door,along with many other grocery items.We offer local products that you knowand love, and if getting them deliveredto your door isn’t easy enough, you canhave a standing weekly order or placean order online up until 6pm the nightbefore your scheduled delivery day.

North Hadley Market181 River Drive, Hadley413-585-8820northhadleysugarshack.comThe North Hadley Market is open dailyyear-round. We have a full Boar’s Headdeli with made-to-order sandwiches,freshly made soups, and salads. Ourbakery offers a variety of pies, cookies,muffins, and specialty items. We offerfruits and veggies, a wide variety of localgourmet foods, our own free-range meats,and a large assortment of our mapleproducts. Browse our local beer andwine section too.

Whole Foods Market372 Russell Street (Route 9), Hadley413-586-9932 • wholefoods.comValues matter at Whole Foods Marketin Hadley. That’s why for more than 30 years we have worked with areafarmers and food producers to bringour customers the widest selections oflocal foods in the Valley. From farm-freshfruits and veggies to our 365 EverydayValue brand pantry staples, we are thelargest all-natural, certified organic marketin the area. Open daily 8am–10pm.

LEVERETT

Leverett Village Co-op180 Rattlesnake Gutter Road, Leverett413-367-9794facebook.com/LeverettCoopServing the community for more than20 years with a seasonal array of local

and organic produce, store-baked breadsand pastries, sandwiches, salads, pizza,and groceries, plus a great selection ofbeer and fine wines. Relax and gaze atthe art on the walls while you sip a cupof local joe in our friendly and inviting“schmooze space.” Open 7am–7pm daily.

LONGMEADOW

Armata’s Market901 Shaker Road, Longmeadow413-567-5637 • armatasmarket.comHere at Armata’s we take great pride inour work. We understand that memoriesare made from gathering friends andfamily in celebration over a savory meal.We are best known for our custom-cuthigh quality meats and farm-fresh produce, which are sure to make theperfect centerpiece for your familygathering. Our staff requires no lessthan the best for our family and yours.

LUDLOW

Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse631 Center Street (Route 21), Ludlow413-589-7071 • randallsfarm.netThe best fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers,and plants. Our own geraniums, hangingbaskets, vegetable plants, and specialtycontainer plants available. We offer locally grown fruit and vegetables, local

milk, honey, maple syrup, a farm-stylebakery, a deli, Elsie’s Creamery homemadeice cream, a corn maze, and pumpkinpicking in season.

NORTHAMPTON

Big Y World Class Market136 North King Street, Northampton413-789-0600 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchardsthroughout the Pioneer Valley. Ourmarkets carry a full variety of productsfrom around the corner and around the world. Big Y World Class MarketNorthampton is proud to support CISA!

Cornucopia Foods150 Main Street (Thornes Marketplace),Northampton • 413-586-3800cornucopiafoods.netCornucopia is what a natural food storeshould be: a place where you can findanswers to your questions and wherequality standards are strict so you don’thave to worry about reading labels.Cornucopia has been a locavore since1980 and carries a high proportion oforganic, fair-trade, and vegan foods. Tryour own handmade, artisan chocolate.Open Monday–Wednesday 9am–8pm;Thursday–Saturday 9am–9pm; Sunday11am–6pm.



Provisions30 Crafts Avenue, Northampton413-727-3497 • provisionswine.comProvisions… for Pantry and Cellar iswestern Massachusetts’ hottest new location for fine wines, craft beer, andspecialty grocery. Featuring a best-in-the-Valley selection of fine cheese andcharcuterie, dozens of local and importedciders and meads, and more than 50sake choices, each visit to Provisions issure to excite your senses and your palatewith something new and interesting!

River Valley Market330 North King Street, Northampton413-584-2665 • rivervalleymarket.coopWe showcase the fresh local harvest in our grocery selections: fresh beef,farm-made cheeses, fresh produce,heirloom apples, maple syrup, bulkgrains and flours, milk, eggs, yogurt,and ice cream. Cooperatively ownedand open to the public 8am–9pm daily.Located just south of I-91 exit 21.

Serio’s Market65 State Street, Northampton413-584-2633 • seriosmarket.comWhere customers are friends and friendsare customers! Offering the largest selection of locally produced productsin the Valley. Open Monday–Friday8am–8pm; Saturday 8am–7pm; andSunday 8am–1pm. Closed most major holidays.

State Street Fruit Store51 State Street, Northampton413-584-2301 • statestreetfruit.comFor more than 75 years, State StreetFruit Store has been selling “the best ofthe crop from wherever the crop is best!”That means you’ll find in-season fruitsand vegetables from our fertile Valley,Our Family Farms milk, local eggs, mapleproducts, salad dressings, and more.Open Sunday–Thursday 6:30am–9pm;Friday and Saturday 6:30am–10pm.

Sutter Meats65 King Street, Northampton413-727-3409 • suttermeats.com We work directly with more than a

dozen local farms to provide fresh,never frozen, pasture-raised meat to thePioneer Valley. To honor the effort andcare our farmers put into raising theirlivestock, we are committed to using thewhole animal by serving not only freshcuts of meat but also an assortment ofsausages, charcuterie, deli meats, smokedmeats, and stocks; all made in-house.

Valley Green FeastP.O. Box 632, Northampton413-588-8704 • valleygreenfeast.com“The farmers’ market at your door.”Any week, every season. A local fooddelivery service that provides homes and

businesses in the Pioneer Valley andBoston with fresh, local, and organicfood. Order online or by phone for homedelivery of fresh produce, grass-fed meat,dairy, eggs, baked goods, and much more.

ORANGE

Quabbin Harvest12 North Main Street, Orange978-544-6784 • QuabbinHarvest.coop Quabbin Harvest is a beautiful, sun-filledgrocery market where you can find thefreshest of locally sourced produce, meat,and grains, and quality regionally-madeproducts at a fair and affordable price.


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Everyone is welcome to shop, and anyonecan become a member-owner of thiscooperatively owned, home-grownbusiness that fosters community andsupports the natural environment.Ample parking and easy access.

SHELBURNE

Hager’s Farm Market1232 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne 413-625-6323 • hagersfarmmarket.netYour market for farm-fresh fruit andvegetables, grass-fed beef and pork,and pure maple syrup, all grown on ourfifth-generation family farm and surround-ing farms. Homemade bread, pies, andbaked goods. Homestyle breakfast andlunch served daily. Save on fresh producewith our unique market share program.Enjoy a maple creemee in the summer,delicious peaches and apple picking inthe fall! Open daily year-round.

SHELBURNE FALLS

Keystone Market42–44 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls413-625-8400We are a locally owned full-service market with meat, deli, produce, andgrocery departments to meet your needs.We work with local farms to bring youlocally grown fruit and vegetables, eggs,milk, cider, maple syrup, and grass-fedlocal beef. We offer freshly made sand-wiches, hot lunches, soup, and side salads. Party platters available upon request. Open Monday–Saturday 7am–7pm; Sunday 10am–5pm (6pm in summer).

McCusker’s Market3 State Street, Shelburne Falls413-625-9411 • franklincommunity.coopMcCusker’s Market is part of the FranklinCommunity Cooperative, with a missionto sell quality goods that promote healthand build a sustainable local economy.We offer breakfast sandwiches, soup,fair trade coffee, deli and grocery items,local and organic produce, and bodycare items. Located across from theBridge of Flowers. Open daily 7am–8pm.


McCusker’s Market3 State St, Shelburne Falls

Open Daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (413) 625-9411

Across the street from the Bridge of Flowers

Green Fields Market144 Main St, Greenfield

Mon-Sat 8-8 Sun 9-6(413) 773-9567

Two blocks from the Energy Park

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The co-op is committed to having healthy foodwithin everyone’s reach----check out our Food For

All program where SNAP & WIC recipients can receive 10% off their purchases.

Stop in for an application.

McCusker’s Market, Shelburne FallsRachel Chandler-Worth photo


SOUTHAMPTON

Big Y World Class Market10 College Hwy, Southampton413-789-0600 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchardsthroughout the Pioneer Valley. Ourmarkets carry a full variety of productsfrom around the corner and around the world. Big Y World Class MarketSouthampton is proud to support CISA!

SPRINGFIELD

AC’s Main Street Market487 Main Street, Springfield413-737-3086 • acmainstreetmarket.comA family-owned and operated market inSpringfield’s South End. We carry a rangeof premium products, including a widevariety of seasonal and local produce andthe finest quality Italian meats, artisancheeses, fresh fruits, and specialtyproducts. Deli and catering available.We also wholesale fresh produce to thefinest dining establishments in the PioneerValley—delivering Monday to Saturday!

Fresh Acres Market1941 Wilbraham Road, Springfield413-783-9141 • freshacresmarket.comFresh Acres is a locally owned familybusiness supporting farms and orchardsthroughout the Pioneer Valley. Ourmarkets carry a full variety of organicand conventional products from aroundthe corner and around the world. FreshAcres Market is proud to support CISA!

SUNDERLAND

Millstone Farm Market24 South Main Street, Sunderland413-665-0543farmfresh.org/food/member.php?fn=219We are an old-fashioned, year-round,full-service butcher shop/deli withseafood, sandwiches, ready-to-eatfoods, groceries, dairy, baked goods,and produce. We specialize in customorders, bulk meat bundles, and localfoods of all kinds when available, as wellas natural, gluten-free, and organicchoices. We carry a unique selection ofcandies, chocolates, and gifts. OpenMonday–Saturday 7am–7pm; Sunday7am–5pm.

WILLIAMSBURG

The Williamsburg Market3 Main Street, Williamsburg413-268-3006thewilliamsburgmarket.comServing our community since 1990. We are a full-service grocery store withmeat, deli, produce, dairy, and grocerydepartments to meet all your needs. Wecarry local items including Appalachian Naturals, maple syrup, honey, andmuch more. In season we also carrylocal produce. Be a Local Hero, Buy LocallyGrown®! Open Monday–Friday 8am–7pm; Saturday 8am–6pm; and Sunday 8am–5pm.


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Look for the leaf icon to find therestaurants that meet CISA’s higheststandard for local purchasing.

AMHERST

30Boltwood at The Lord Jeffery Inn30 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst413-835-2011 • 30boltwood.comExceptional Amherst dining in a contemporary style. Inspired by contemporary wine country living, our full-service Amherst restaurant,30Boltwood, provides an elegant andcomfortable atmosphere that embracesthe beauty of our natural surroundings.Our enticing menu emphasizes farm-to-table cuisine prepared with naturalfarm-fresh local ingredients.

The Black Sheep Deli79 Main Street, Amherst413-253-3442 • blacksheepdeli.comEstablished in 1986, the Black Sheep isan Amherst gathering spot to enjoy fairtrade organic coffee, lattes made withlocal milk, and free wireless. Every dayour bakery prepares by hand all-buttercroissants, Danish, cakes, and pastries.Black Sheep’s famous deli sandwichesfeature our breads and baguettes. Weoffer catering, pick up, or delivery foryour group events.

Bread and Butter68 Cowls Road, Unit 102, Amherst413-230-3123 breadandbutteramherst.comTruly good food, mindfully sourced,crafted with care. Bread and Butter embraces quality ingredients preparedwith care and integrity. The menu offersa wide range of choices for every eater,from traditional staples such as freshlocal eggs, bacon, and home fries, to chefspecialties like duck confit hash, andhouse cured lox. Vegans and vegetarianswill also delight in the menu offerings.

Chez Albert178 North Pleasant Street, Amherst413-253-3811 • chezalbert.netA piece of Paris in the heart of Amherst.Seasonal French country cooking tappinglocally farmed ingredients, cocktails, andartisanal wines. Open for dinner daily5–9pm; lunch served Tuesday–Friday11:30am–2pm. We have a great bar andseasonal patio dining. Check our websiteand Facebook for seasonal hours.

GoBerry28 Amity Street, Amherst413-256-6003 • go-berry.comWe are a locally owned and operated tartfrozen yogurt destination. We serve non-fatsoft-serve yogurt with an assortment ofdelicious toppings including fresh fruit.Hours vary by season—visit our websiteor call for details.

Henion Bakery174 North Pleasant Street, Amherst413-253-4909 • henionbakery.comBarbara Kline and David Henionopened for business twenty years agoand are thankful for their place in thecommunity. We make bread, cakes,pastries, cookies, and donuts fromscratch using Cabot butter, Diemandeggs, Mapleline milk, and King Arthurflour. We serve Indigo coffee and squeezefresh orange juice. Please stop by.

High Horse Brewing24 North Pleasant Street, [email protected] “Best Hamburger” in Yankee Magazine. We are proud to offer locally sourced ingredients, from localmalt and hops used in some of ourhand-crafted beers, to our amazingcheese platter made from New Englandartisan cheeses. In addition to sourcinglocally, most everything is made fromscratch, like our freshly baked briochebuns surrounding our award-winningin-house ground burgers.

Johnny’s Tavern30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst413-230-3818johnnystavernamherst.comOur mission is to provide a truly unforgettable dining experience, and to have every guest who comes throughour door leave impressed and excited to

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return to our warm hospitality. Our teamwill be happy to assist you with the samestandards you have come to know throughour restaurant: excellent customer service,delicious food, professionalism, and hospitality.

Lone Wolf63 Main Street, Amherst413-256-4643 • thelonewolfamherst.comA breakfast restaurant with a focus on Southwest vegan, vegetarian, andtraditional cuisine. Full catering facility.Open for breakfast Monday–Friday7am–2pm; Saturday and Sunday7am–2:30pm.

Wheelhouse Farm Truck20 Hulst Road, Amherst508-446-2935 • wheelhousefarm.comWheelhouse Farm Truck is a local,farm-based food truck and caterer servingdelicious, seasonally-inspired pocketsandwiches at farmers’ markets, farms,and private events.

BELCHERTOWN

Roadhouse Café178 Federal Street, Belchertown413-323-6175 • roadhousecafe.netVoted “One of the Best BreakfastRestaurants across America” in theMarch 2009 GQ Magazine. We use organic ingredients to make delicious

recipes from scratch, including superplate-size pancakes prepared with localfarm-fresh ingredients. We’re also knownfor our organic breads, with 12 varietiesmade in-house including apricot walnut,sun-dried tomato, and onion dill. Nowserving lunch!

BERNARDSTON

The Farm Table at Kringle Candle219 South Street, Bernardston413-648-5200 • kringlefarmtable.comSituated in an elegantly restored 1700sColonial farmhouse, our restaurant is unlike any other. We specialize in innovative new American cuisine usingthe finest organically and sustainablyproduced ingredients from our ownfarm and local producers. We featuregluten-free options and offer a broad anddiverse wine list. Please check our website for seasonal hours. Reservations suggested.

Hillside Pizza77 Church Street, Bernardston413-648-0500 • hillsidepizza.comWe buy and support local. Fresh, allnatural, organic ingredients. Pizzas, salads,wraps, and more. We are involved withhelping students from the Inspire Schoolfor Autism find employment; currentlyfive students work within their abilitiesto help run the Bernardston restaurant.

Our pizza fundraising business has helpedlocal civic groups raise more than$350,000. Contact us to learn more.

CUMMINGTON

Alice’s Kitchen48 Trouble Street, Cummington413-634-5659aliceskitchenathoneyhill.comAlice’s Kitchen at Honey Hill Homestead,a prepared foods delivery service, market garden, and native perennialpollinator nursery, is the culmination ofa lifelong love of growing food, feedingpeople, and caring for our land. We offerdelicious, nourishing, and beautifulfoods prepared with love. Contact us at [email protected].

DEERFIELD

Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern at the Deerfield Inn81 Old Main Street, Deerfield413-772-3087champneysrestaurant.comChampney’s Restaurant & Tavern at theDeerfield Inn is open seven days a weekfrom noon on. Comfy and casual withfireplaces, 12 draught beers, a greatdining bar, and porch dining in season, wecelebrate our area growers, producers,brewers, and foragers with menus thatchange with the seasons. We are eco-friendly and support sustainability andour local farmers. Come and gather ata New England table!

EAST LONGMEADOW

Center Square Grill84 Center Street, East Longmeadow413-525-0055 • centersquaregrill.comCreative American grill, with hints of classically prepared French sauces,Latin-inspired fish dishes, and standardItalian repertoire. Small town feel ... bigcity taste. We use only the highest qualityingredients, from luscious local heirloomtomatoes to fresh “Hadley Grass” asparagus. Dining room and bar openSunday 4–10pm; Monday–Wednesday11:30am–10pm; Thursday–Saturday11:30am–11pm.

LOCAL HERO RESTAURANTS


exceptional hospitalityinspired tavern diningOur seasonally driven menus reflect the local

New England landscape. Handcrafted traditional favorites, and new and unique dishes feature fresh

ingredients from our area farmers and foragers.

Experience our casual tavern ambiance. Our 18-seat bar features 12 beers on tap, plus

exceptional wines and unique cocktails.Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern

413.772.3087 champneysrestaurant.com

The Deerfield Inn413.774.5587 deerfieldinn.com

81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA 01342

My Main Squeeze48 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow413-525-2533 • mymainsqueezejbar.comMy Main Squeeze is a vegetarian andgluten-free juice bar. We want our customers not only to eat great foodbut to feel great too. We serve healthyjuices and smoothies that are made toorder with no additives, preservatives, oradded sugar. We also offer an assortmentof salads and other treats, made freshin the store daily.

The Passionate Pear Catering Co.178 North Main Street, East Longmeadow • 413-525-3565passionatepear.comChefs Debbie and Sherie operate aunique catering service that specializesin all your catering needs, offering freshlocal ingredients, customized menus, andexceptional service. Debbie is Pastry Chefand Sherie is known for culinary diversityincluding her gluten-free dessert menu.Creating, preparing, and sharing deliciousfood is the passion that binds these twowomen together—let them share thiswith you!

EASTHAMPTON

Coco & The Cellar Bar95 Main Street, Easthampton413-203-5321 • cocoandthecellarbar.comfacebook.com/cocofoodSeasons decide the menu. The food isprepared with respect for the ingredientsas well as our visitors who make therestaurant a special place. Our chefsprepare food for the main floor at Cocoand The Cellar Bar. The cocktail menuis unique, featuring craft cocktails thatplay off the light and thoughtful food.We want every sip and bite to be partof a memorable experience that bringsyou back!

The Hush and ProperPop Up Restaurant Group, Easthampton413-687-5552 facebook.com/[email protected] Hush and Proper was born out ofthe desire for a greater and more united

restaurant scene in the Pioneer Valley. Wewould like to invite you to join us for a‘pop-up’ dinner! We’re excited to cooktogether, to dine together, to laugh together, and to grow a communitythat we can all be proud of.

Small Oven Bakery36 Union Street, Easthampton413-527-1785 • smallovenbakes.comOur quaint bakery specializes in naturallyleavened artisan breads, classic French-style pastries, and special occasion cakes. Started in March 2014, we have blossomed into a café, lunch spot, and meetingplace for the community. With a strongcommitment to locally sourced food,we create a seasonally changing lunchand pastry menu. Stop in for a coffee,pastry, or your daily bread!

FLORENCE

Cup and Top CaféOne North Main Street, Florence413-585-0445 • cupandtop.comKids love the play space. Grownupslove the homemade soups, sandwiches,baked goods, fair trade organic coffee,and tea. Many gluten-free and veganoptions. We proudly serve organic andlocally produced fare. Open daily in theheart of Florence.

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant176 Pine Street, Florence413-582-0399 • greatwall-florence.comWe proudly feature locally grown Asianvegetables in season. Try our gourmetmenu for an authentic taste of China.Featuring dim sum on Saturdays.

GILL

The Gill Tavern326 Main Road, Gill413-863-9006 • thegilltavern.comThe Gill Tavern serves creative, seasonalfare sourced from local, New Englandfarms and producers as well as fromour own farm down the road. Deliciousfood and fine cocktails—come visit us.Open Wednesday–Sunday at 5pm fordinner and for Sunday brunch from10am–2pm. Seasonal outdoor dining.

Wagon Wheel Restaurant39 French King Highway (Route 2), Gill 413-863-8210 • wagonwheelgill.comA country drive-in restaurant, we offerboth indoor and outdoor seating. Servingbreakfast, salads, grilled burgers, hotdogs, fresh fish, homemade soups, andchili, plus falafel, gyros, homemade icecream, barbecue, Dean’s Beans coffee,and baked goods. One minute fromBarton’s Cove, three minutes from I-91exit 27 east on Route 2 (MohawkTrail). Open year-round.

GREENFIELD

Hope & Olive44 Hope Street, Greenfield413-774-3150 • hopeandolive.comCelebrating the bounty of locally grownvegetables, fruit, dairy, and meats. Interesting beers, eclectic wines, and funcocktails. Come on by! Open for lunchTuesday–Friday 11:30am–2:30pm; dinnerTuesday–Saturday 5–9pm; Sundaybrunch 10am–2pm and dinner 5–8pm.

Magpie 21 Bank Row, Greenfield413-475-3570 • magpiepizza.comA trattoria and wood-fired pizzeria. Delicious Italian cuisine made withlocal farm produce. Fine wine andcocktails. Outdoor seating is available.Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,and Sunday 4–9pm; Friday and Saturday 4–10pm.

Taylor’s Tavern & Restaurant238 Main Street, Greenfield413-773-8313taylorstavernandrestaurant.comLocally owned, we offer a casual yet elegant dining experience at an afford-able price. Homemade breakfast, lunch,and dinner dishes focus on local products,including fresh produce, seafood, andhandmade burgers. Open for lunch anddinner Monday–Wednesday 11am–10pmand Thursday–Saturday 11am–11pm.Breakfast is served Saturday 8–11amand Sunday 8am–noon. Enter underthe green awning (elevator access).


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HADLEY

Alina’s Ristorante96 Russell Street, Hadley413-584-8000 • myalinas.comVoted “Best in the Valley” in thirteencategories from 2013–2014, Alina’s offersa unique variety of plates to satisfy anyappetite, and an award-winning drink list.Chef/owner Martin Amaya has craftedsignature dishes to embrace local andseasonal produce. Come enjoy ourmany exquisite dishes imbued withlocal flavors of the Pioneer Valley andsee what all the hype is about!

Esselon Café99 Russell Street, Hadley413-585-1515 • esselon.comCafé and coffee roaster featuring dailyspecials for breakfast, brunch, lunch,and dinner. Prepared fresh daily usinglocal ingredients whenever possible.Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.Outdoor garden seating available.

Hillside Pizza173 Russell Street, Hadley413-585-0003 • hillsidepizza.comWe buy and support local. Fresh, allnatural, organic ingredients. Pizzas, salads, wraps, and more. Dine in, take

out, or “Take & Bake.” We are openWednesday–Saturday 11am–9pm; Sunday 12–8pm; or visit our other locations at 77 Church Street inBernardston or 265 Greenfield Road inSouth Deerfield. Contact us to bookyour next pizza fundraiser—more than$350,000 raised for the local communityso far.

Mi Tierra Restaurant48 Russell Street, Hadley413-587-9820 • mitierrahadley.comWe use locally grown, organic, non-GMOcorn to bake our own tortillas, which arefeatured in our restaurant in the formof chips, tamales, tacos, enchiladas,quesadillas, and more. We are the onlyrestaurant in New England baking our owntortillas from local corn. We support localfarms and use local produce wheneverpossible, from the kitchen to the bar to the table. Come in and taste a piece of Mexico!

MONTAGUE

The Alvah Stone440 Greenfield Road, Montague413-367-5345 • thealvahstone.comHoused in the historic Montague Mill building, The Alvah Stone offersauthentic American food and drink inan atmosphere that’s both casual andmodern. Come for creative, ingredient-focused food or a local brew at the bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and brunch, withoutdoor seating available overlookingthe Sawmill River.

NORTHAMPTON

Beets & Barley CateringP.O. Box 1485, Northampton413-341-6830 • beetsandbarley.comA vegetarian catering company andweekly meal delivery service using thefinest local and organic ingredients. Weuse farm-fresh produce to create seasonalmeals that are nourishing to the body andsoul. We specialize in creating delectabledishes for gluten-free, vegan, and otherdiets. You can find us and our food everyweek at the Northampton TuesdayMarket and on our website.



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Bistro Les Gras 25 West Street, Northampton413-320-4666 • bistrolesgras.comServing classic farm-to-table food andboutique wines in a warm and invitingatmosphere. Our daily changing menufeatures house-made dishes that highlightthe local ingredients we love. OpenWednesday through Saturday for dinnerwith an award-winning wine list.

Bueno Y Sano134 Main Street, Northampton413-586-7311 • buenoysano.comBueno Y Sano opened in Amherst in1995, founded by Bob Lowry (UMass‘93). Our recipes and menu are the result of ideas from staff members at therestaurant and some of Bob’s originalideas. Bueno Y Sano’s mission is to“make people happy.” This season weare featuring local ingredients, includingeggs in breakfast burritos and pork instreet-style tacos.

The Dirty Truth29 Main Street, Northampton413-585-5999 • dirtytruthbeerhall.comWhat began as an adventure in craftbeer has evolved to reflect our collectiveculinary passions as well. Sourcing locallyis important to us because we believe inintegrity of flavor, and we believe in thiscommunity of friends and farms. We feelsilly being called heroes, because we justfeel lucky and spoiled to have access tosuch great food. Thank you to all of ourfriendly farms! Find us on Facebook.

Dobra Tea186 Main Street, Northampton413-727-3471 • dobrateama.comWe are a family-owned Bohemian-styletearoom and teashop, serving light vegetarian fare and desserts in-house or to go. We import our teas ourselvesfrom all over the world, serving them in a way that honors each country oforigin, while making every effort tosource our food and herbal teas as locally as possible. The world in yourteacup, the Valley on your plate.

Eastside Grill19 Strong Avenue, Northampton413-586-3347 • eastsidegrill.comSpecializing in creative and innovativeAmerican fare, including grilled steaks,freshly prepared seafood, and Cajun/Creole cuisine. Everything at EastsideGrill—including our salad dressings,gumbos, chowders, sauces, anddesserts—is made fresh daily from the highest quality ingredients.

Fitzwilly’s Restaurant23 Main Street, Northampton413-584-8666 • fitzwillys.comHoused in the fabled 19th-century Masonic Hall, we offer moderatelypriced, solid fare—sandwiches, salads,steaks, and seafood—in an architecturalfantasy of exposed brickwork andstamped tin ceilings. With its warm,historic pub ambience, Fitzwilly’s is alocal institution that caters up-to-datecomfort food with a sense of the past.

GoBerry80 Main Street, Northampton413-586-9290 • go-berry.comWe are a locally owned and operatedtart frozen yogurt destination. We serve non-fat soft-serve yogurt with an assortment of delicious toppings

including fresh fruit. Hours vary by season—visit our website or call for details.

Hungry Ghost Bread62 State Street, Northampton413-582-9009 • hungryghostbread.comRetail bakery specializing in artisanbreads made from local and organicgrains, naturally leavened, shaped byhand and baked in a wood-fired oven. Wealso offer savory turnovers, sourdoughpretzels, biscuits, granola, an assortmentof cookies, and pastries. Whole piepizza is available for takeout after 5pm Wednesday–Sunday. Open sevendays: Sunday–Wednesday 9am–8pm,Thursday–Saturday to 9pm. Follow us on Facebook.

Jake’s17 King Street, [email protected]’s has been a Northampton community staple for more than 20 years,serving breakfast and lunch. Under new ownership, it is a priority to sourceproduce, meat, and eggs from local farms.We take pride in cooking from scratchour daily-baked biscuits and muffins,signature hash du jour, jalapeño cheddargrits, and local organic eggs.

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The Laughing Tomato Mobile Wood Fired PizzaNorthampton413-320-5987 • thelaughingtomato.comA mobile wood-fired pizza company thatcrafts artisanal wood-fired pizza. Wemake our own dough and we work witha network of regional and local growersand producers to top our pizzas with thefinest vegetables, meats, and cheesesour area has to offer. You can find usweekly at the Northampton TuesdayFarmers’ Market and other specialevents. Or, hire us to bring our oven to your special occasion.

Local16 Main Street, Northampton413-586-5857 • localnorthampton.comVoted “Best Burger in MA” by USA Today,and “Best Burger” by Masslive.com andThe Advocate. This family-owned restaurantoffers beef, veggie, and turkey burgers,fried pickles, beer battered onion rings,Captain Crunch chicken, milkshakes, andmore. Everything is homemade, neverfrozen. We use local meats, produce,and products whenever possible. OpenSunday–Thursday 11:30am–10pm; Friday–Saturday 11:30am–3am.

Northampton Brewery11 Brewster Court, Northampton413-584-9903 • northamptonbrewery.comThe Valley’s original brewpub, serving

an eclectic menu featuring a new twiston traditional pub favorites. Monday–Saturday 11:30am–1am; Sunday noon–1am.

Paul and Elizabeth’s Restaurant150 Main Street (Thornes Marketplace),Northampton • 413-584-4832paulandelizabeths.comWe are a family-run natural foodsrestaurant serving the Pioneer Valleyand beyond since 1978. Our menu,specializing in vegetarian, fresh fish,homemade bread, soups, and desserts, incorporates local and organic ingredients that we use to highlight the seasons.

Roberto’s Restaurant223 Pleasant Street, Northampton413-584-0204robertosnorthampton.comRoberto’s is a classic New England-stylepizza restaurant featuring more thanpizza. Our pizzas are famously thincrusted. Big beautiful chop salads, Caesarsalads, and Greek salads. Deliciouspub-style food including macaroni andcheese and fresh seafood. Cioppino andfresh mussels, local goat cheese pizzas,pasta dishes, burgers, and more.

Sam’s Pizzeria and Café235 Main Street, Northampton413-587-2677 • samspizzeria.comDelicious fresh gourmet pizza and salads

with an emphasis on local ingredients.We feature live music, sandwiches,grinders, soups, beer and wine, a fullespresso bar, and homemade desserts.We also offer many gluten-free optionsincluding pizza, sandwiches, anddessert. Catering available and a dropoff point for local CSA shares. OpenSunday–Thursday 11am–10pm; Friday–Saturday until 3am.

Spoleto1 Bridge Street, Northampton413-586-6313 • spoletorestaurants.comServing contemporary Italian food,Spoleto has an intimate and vibrant atmosphere. Daily specials and menuitems use local ingredients as availablefrom local farms. Come enjoy our newmenu with exciting drinks, a great winelist, and excellent food. Serving dinnerdaily, open Monday–Thursday 4:30–10pm, Friday–Saturday 4:30–11pm,and Sunday 4:30–9pm. Reservationsaccepted every day.

Sylvester’s Restaurant111 Pleasant Street, Northampton413-586-1418sylvestersrestaurant.comA favorite downtown Northamptondestination for breakfast, lunch, andweekend brunch since 1983. Homemadebreads, local organic eggs, fair trade organic coffee and local fruits and vegetables in season. Local organic eggomelets, pancakes, burgers, chicken,homemade soup, and beautiful freshsalads. Menus on our website. Locatedin the historic Sylvester Graham building.

Woodstar Café60 Masonic Street, Northampton413-585-9777 • woodstarcafe.comAn artisan bakery honoring traditionalmethods and pure ingredients. Offeringhandmade hearth breads, croissants,muffins, fine pastries, special occasioncakes, and more. We also offer deliciousgluten-free and vegan baked goods. Ourcoffee, sandwiches, and salads are notto be missed. A growing portion of ourproduce comes from our own farm. Opendaily with indoor/outdoor seating.



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48 No. Pleasant St, Amherst • worksbakerycafe.com

our delicious breakfast and lunch are locally sourced, Massachusetts non-GMO wraps, Vermont and New Hampshire eggs and dairy,

and all our meats are humanely raised on family farms.

SHELBURNE FALLS

Hearty Eats24 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls413-625-6460 • heartyeats.orgHearty Eats brings dishes influenced bycultures around the world to ShelburneFalls. Here you will find a casual, counterservice setting, where the food comesout fast and is affordable without compromising quality. We are proud tooffer delicious food that is made freshwith local, organic ingredients and doesnot contain gluten, dairy, sugar, peanuts,GMOs or artificial ingredients.

West End Pub16 State Street, Shelburne Falls413-625-6216 • westendpubinfo.comAn intimate upscale pub located in ahistoric building on the Deerfield Riverwith a widely varied menu. We featuremany local items including local beef,maple syrup, produce, ciders, kim-chee,goat cheese, eggs, beers, and liquors.

We serve lunch and dinner daily (exceptMondays) in a riverfront dining roomwith fabulous river and mountain viewsadjacent to the world-famous Bridge of Flowers.

SOUTH DEERFIELD

Chandler’s Restaurant25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield413-665-1277chandlers.yankeecandle.comFrom traditional New England lunchfare to romantic candlelight dinners,experience extraordinary dining atChandler’s. This award-winning restaurant at Yankee Candle Village features a menu that changes regularlyand one of the region’s best wine cellars.

Hillside Pizza265 Greenfield Road (Routes 5 & 10),South Deerfield • 413-665-5533hillsidepizza.comWe buy and support local. Fresh, all

natural, organic ingredients. Pizzas, salads, wraps, and more. Dine in, takeout, or “Take & Bake.” Located in theTibetan Plaza next to Magic Wings,open Wednesday noon–8pm, Thursday–Saturday 11am–8pm; Sunday noon–7pm.Also visit our restaurant at 77 ChurchStreet in Bernardston with the samehours; or at 173 Russell Street in Hadley,open Wednesday–Saturday 11am–9pm;Sunday noon–8pm.

MRKT Farm to Table6 Elm Street, South Deerfield413- 397-2190 • mrktrestaurant.comEquipped with a passion for food and aknack for putting flavors together, ChefJosean Jimenez has delighted PioneerValley diners for over 15 years. MRKTuses local, organic, ethical, and naturalingredients. Our goal is to throw out allnotions of what you think fine dininghas come to mean. MRKT allows us to experiment with the farm to tableconcept and unique dining experiencesin a casual setting.

SPRINGFIELD

Felix’s Family Ristorante214 Dickinson Street, Springfield413-739-7300felixsfamilyristorante.comOur restaurant was created with thelove of food, tradition, and family. Wegive our customers a taste of life growingup in Italy. Our mission is to providehealthy, home-cooked meals made withthe finest and freshest ingredients, withutmost care in preparation, for our customers for a modest price. Fresh ingredients go hand-in-hand with finewine, so we welcome you to bring yourfavorite bottle.

Market Place Bistro1341 Main Street, Springfield413-733-0133We offer a full catering service and dailycomfort food specials—all made fromscratch using farm-fresh ingredients.Come in and try one of our special“Bistro Sandwiches,” fresh soups or salads made with local produce, or


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delicious homemade dinners. We caterevents of all sizes—weddings, birthdays,working lunches, and more. Located onthe back street of Market Place. We buylocal and so should you … Cheers!

Max’s Tavern1000 West Columbus Avenue,Springfield • 413-746-6299maxrestaurantgroup.com/tavernOpen daily for lunch and dinner, ourinnovative menu features contemporaryAmerican cuisine including some of Max’sfavorite “Chop House” classics. Maxoffers full-service, custom catering, andis the exclusive caterer for all BasketballHall of Fame special events. Our chefsuse the finest locally grown ingredientsand our staff sets the standard for excellence in service. Reservations by phone or online.

A Touch of Garlic427 White Street, Springfield413-739-0236atouchofgarlicrestaurant.comServing authentic, creative Italian cuisinesince 1993. Everything is fresh and cookedto order, from our homemade breadand sauces to our freshly butchered fishand meats to our desserts featuringhomemade gelato. We are a local “mom-and-pop” committed to supporting otherlocal businesses in our community.Dinner Tuesday–Thursday 5–9pm andFriday–Saturday 5–10pm. Perfect forprivate parties and casual gatherings!

SUNDERLAND

Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering112 North Main Street, Sunderland413-665-2102 • blueherondining.comAward-winning Blue Heron Restaurant& Catering is owned and operated byDeborah Snow and Barbara White.Sourcing our ingredients from local andregional farms and pastures, we arecommitted to offering the very best ofsustainably raised and organic products,

and to the health of our community andplanet. We offer private dining rooms,cooking classes, wine dinners, and full-service catering.

BridgeSide GrilleRoute 116 Sunderland Center,Sunderland • 413-397-8101bridgesidegrille.comWe use local products to create food anddrink that is fresh, creative, and delicious.Great food and spirits steeped in “localcolor.” Serving lunch and dinner Tuesday–Friday 11:30am–9pm; Saturday breakfast,lunch and dinner 8am–9pm; Sundaybrunch 8am–2pm. Closed Monday.

Bub’s BBQRoute 116, Sunderland413-548-9630 • bubsbbq.comWith indoor and outdoor country styledining, we feature fresh cucumber saladwith tomatoes from Warner Farm andhomemade coleslaw with SmiarowskiFarm cabbage. Come in and try oursmoked potatoes, dirty rice, corn salad,or vegetable soup. All dinners andsandwiches include our unlimited hotand cold bar with a bounty of greatlocal produce. We have been proudlybuying local for more than 30 years!

TURNERS FALLS

Five Eyed Fox37 3rd Street, Turners Falls413-863-5654 • [email protected] bright, open café by day and cozy, casual craft beer bar by night, we offeran inspired full café-style menu with aNew England focus. We preserve thelocal bounty during the warmer monthsso that we can offer a creative, fun, andapproachable menu of delicious localfare year-round.


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WEST SPRINGFIELD

Auntie Cathie’s Kitchen217 Elm Street, West Springfield413-788-0022 • auntiecathies.comA dedicated gluten-free bakery andquaint vintage café serving breakfast,lunch, and dessert using fresh, local,organic ingredients. Meals are preparedto order, and we think you will alwaysleave happy. We offer a complete menuthat is gluten-free and allergy-friendly,with staff who know the importance of making your dining experience a real pleasure! Open Tuesday–Friday8am–2pm; Saturday 9am–2pm.

Bottega Cucina46 Morgan Road, West Springfield413-732-2500 • bottega46.comOld World Italian cuisine featuringlocal vegetables in season. We focus on freshness and quality ingredients andhave a lengthy menu with soups, salads,panini sandwiches, flatbreads, pasta,beef, chicken, pork, and seafood entrées.We are also vegetarian, vegan, and food-allergy friendly. Open Monday–Saturday11am–3pm and 4:30–10pm.

Lattitude Restaurant1338 Memorial Avenue,West Springfield • 413-241-8888lattitude1338.comLattitude has quickly become the place to see and be seen. During spring,summer, and fall, Chef Jeff uses localmarket highlights to create fantasticcuisine. From baby lettuces, Brusselssprouts, and bok choy to chili peppers,basil, and the sweetest tomatoesaround, he uses his talents to cover all avenues and tastes. Come and trywhat everyone’s talking about.

WESTFIELD

Buon Appetito Ristorante856 North Street, Westfield413-568-0002 westfieldbuonappetito.comCome join us for a glass of fine wine andauthentic Italian food. Chef and ownerMino Giliberti is an experienced wineconsultant with extensive knowledge oftraditional Italian cuisine. All entrées aremade from the finest ingredients, usingproduce from local farms and gardensand only fresh herbs. Conveniently locatedoff Routes 91 & 90. Open for diningWednesday–Sunday at 4pm; takeoutavailable.

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The Whately Inn193 Chestnut Plain Road, Whately413-665-3044 • whatelyinn.com“Eat greatly at the Whately!” The colonialstyled Whately Inn nestles at the baseof the Berkshire Mountains of westernMassachusetts. Situated on a lovelytree-lined street in the heart of Whately,the Inn offers fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Open Monday–Saturdayat 5pm and Sunday at 1pm.

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At least 25% of these Local Herobusinesses’ products contain aminimum of 50% local ingredients.

Appalachian NaturalsP.O. Box 704, Goshen413-559-0816 • appalachiannaturals.comSince 2004 we have been committed tobridging the gap between local agricultureand the grocery aisle. Our products,which include dressings, dips, organicsalsa, and barbecue sauces, are madelocally using ingredients from local farms.Look for our products at farm stands,independent markets, and your localco-op, or purchase our products online.

Artifact Cider270 Albany Street, Springfield508-446-2935 • artifactcider.comArtifact Cider Project is a micro-ciderybased in Springfield, Massachusetts.Combining classic cidermaking traditionswith modern craft techniques, we use100% Massachusetts-grown apples toproduce inspired hard cider. Made forfarmers, scientists, and everyone in between. Dig it.

Artisan Beverage Cooperative/Green River Ambrosia Meadery324 Wells Street, Greenfieldgreenriverambrosia.comArtisan Beverage Cooperative is aworker-owned merger of Green River

Ambrosia Meadery and Katalyst Kombucha. We aim to make the finestfermented beverages while supportinglocal regenerative farms and apiaries.Green River Ambrosia meads and libationsprovide the taste of a season of hardwork by our bee friends. Crafted with loveand care, all products are sulfite- andgluten-free.

Forest Products Associates75 Oak Hill Road, Greenfield413-772-6833forestproductsassociates.comFamily-owned and operated, we offerlocally grown and harvested kiln-driedhardwoods, live edge slabs, and pine.Garlic available seasonally. Open Monday–Friday 8am–4pm; Saturday8am–12pm.

Lashway Lumber, Inc.22 Main Street, Williamsburg413-268-7865 • lashwayusa.comA classic sawmill that has flourishedinto a diverse forest-to-wood productsbusiness. Still rooted in custom sawmillwork, our capabilities include customkiln drying, woodlot management, andlogging services. Our standards havenever wavered; they have only deepenedwith time.

Maple Valley Ice Cream102 Mill Valley Road, Hadley413-588-4881 • maplevalleycreamery.comOffering the only local ice cream that

meets the CISA local ingredient criteria.Wholesale, retail, and institutional salesof farm-fresh ice cream. Remember, “Ifthey say it’s local, ask to see their cows!”

Mi Tierra Tortillas262 Oakland Street, Springfield413-387-7140 • mitierratortillas.comFresh local tortillas. We bake them freshfrom locally grown organic corn, water,and lime. Nothing more. Nothing less.You can taste the difference. We purchaseour grain from local farmers. Find ourproducts at local food co-ops, farmers’markets, and grocers. GMO- and gluten-free. For a complete list of places youcan buy our tortillas, visit our website.

Mother’s Inc.17 Frankton Road, Shelburne Falls413-625-2049 • buymothersonline.com Mother’s Inc. produces all-natural jams,jellies, relishes, chutneys, peanut butter,pickles, and sauces. We use fresh localingredients sourced from our own farm and surrounding farms. We sellwholesale to local markets and online at buymothersonline.com. Please call413-768-8883 for wholesale inquiries.

Real Pickles311 Wells Street, Greenfield413-774-2600 • realpickles.comWe are a worker-owned cooperativeproducing raw, naturally fermentedpickles from locally grown vegetables.Our 100% organic products include dill

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Forest Products Associates, GreenfieldCISA photoLOCAL HERO SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

pickles, sauerkraut, garlic kraut, redcabbage, kimchi, beets, ginger carrots,and tomatillo hot sauce. Look for ourproducts throughout the Pioneer Valleyat natural food stores, independentgrocers, and farm stands.

Relish the Harvest190 Delaney Avenue, Chicopee413-539-3591 • relishtheharvest.comLocal vegetables are the secret that makesour all-natural gourmet products tastefresh and healthy. Our products containno artificial ingredients, added bacteriaor additives, and are low in sodium. Weproduce two succulent relishes and a HotPepper Spread! Our Sweet Zucchini Relishis diabetic-friendly. Learn more by likingus on Facebook or visiting our website.Savor the taste of Relish the Harvest!

Stoneman Brewery LLC20 Stetson Bros. Road, Colrain413-624-5195 • growbeer.comStoneman Brewery is a small farmbrewery located on our 74-acre farm inColrain. Our beer is brewed with nearly100% locally sourced ingredients fromValley Malt and Four Star Farms. Weoperate mainly as a beer CSA giving ourmembers a wide variety of brews eachmonth for a great price. Our vision is tocreate community around local beer bybrewing our unique one-barrel batches.

Tornado Firestarters LLCMonson • 413-219-7060tornadofirestarters.comSustainable firestarters for campfires, BBQgrills, fireplaces, stoves, and smokers.Instant light and 10–20 minute burnstarts any fire. Reduces need for kindlingand won’t affect food taste. We use woodfrom tornado- and storm-damaged treesand help plant new ones. Private labelingis available. Sold locally at Big Y, Randall’s,Atkins, Graziano Gardens, Whole Foods,the Massachusetts building at the Big E,and more.


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Black Birch Vineyard155 Glendale Road, Southampton413-527-0164 • blackbirchvineyard.comPerched on a sun-drenched hillside in theheart of the Pioneer Valley sits Black BirchVineyard—home to our hand-pressed,signature wines. We hope you enjoy our distinctive local varietals born of our passion to produce notable New England wines.

Blake Orchard Juicery757 Main Street, Wilbraham 844-798-1690 • blakeorchardjuicery.comWe handcraft raw juices, nut mylks, andcleanse packages that nourish your cellsand improve vitality and your overallhealth. Made to order in intimate batcheswith local farm produce whenever avail-able and 100% organic ingredients, ourjuices and nut mylks are unpasteurized,cold-pressed, and bottled in reusableglass bottles. Find us at area farmers’markets or take advantage of our delivery service.

Pioneer Valley Vinegar Works116 Pleasant Street, Suite 444,Easthampton • 413-575-0745valleyvinegar.comWe offer more than 20 different infusions,using four different base vinegars. Ournewest product line is The Apple BerryCollection, which is 100% locallysourced, including the cider vinegar itself. Flavors include Raspberry-Thyme,Blueberry-Basil and Blackberry-Sage.Try it as a healthy tonic and creative ingredient for all your personal recipes.Tasty and healthy!

Ponders Hollow CustomWood, Flooring and Millwork16 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield413-562-8730 • pondershollow.comWe offer local, affordable, customwood accents designed especially foryour home. The majority of our native

lumber is sawed in western Massachusettsand manufactured at our Westfield plant.We keep it local!

Richardson’s Candy Kitchen500 Greenfield Road (Routes 5 & 10),Deerfield • 413-772-0443richardsonscandy.comHigh quality chocolates and specialtycandies. We use rich local milk and

cream in our caramel and famous fudges.Our very own Dixies were recently featuredon the Food Network! Local mapleproducts and strawberries (in season)dipped in our chocolate. In fall we feature caramel-covered local applesdipped in chocolate. Open 10am–5:30pmdaily with extended hours during holidays.

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Businesses listed here sell to institutions and distributors; theydo not sell directly to consumers. For a complete list of wholesale farms,please contact CISA at 413-665-7100 or [email protected].

Australis Aquaculture1 Australia Way, Turners Falls 413-863-2040 • thebetterfish.comTaste barramundi—sweet, mild, and delicious! Raised locally in the PioneerValley in one of the world’s most sustainable indoor fish farms. High inomega-3s, with no mercury, hormones,nor antibiotics. Available at WholeFoods, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and underthe Ahold brand at Stop & Shop in thefrozen seafood section.

Harvest Farm of Whately125 Long Plain Road, Whately413-665-2030 harvestfarmofwhately.comVegetable, bedding, and herb plants.Crops: kale, collards, mustard greens,turnip tops, mint, Swiss chard, parsley,beets, tomatoes, and specialty eggplants.Wholesale only.

Joe Czajkowski Farm86 Comins Road, Hadley413-237-2615We farm 300 acres, 100 of which arecertified organic. This third-generationfarm is run by Joe who says, “We lovewhat we do.” We sold 27 different itemsto schools last year and are accustomedto meeting the needs of institutions.Orders are consolidated to make it easyfor school buyers, meaning fewer gapsin orders. The farm is HAACP and GAPcertified, state-licensed, and insured tosell to institutions.

Lazy Acres FarmP.O. Box 158, HadleyFarm location: 138 West Street413-584-2487A family farm for over 100 years. Weoffer summer squash (yellow and green),many varieties of sweet corn (bi-coloredand white), winter squashes and pumpkins(mini, sugar, and face), organically grownheirloom grains (non-GMO) includingrare varieties of wheat and milling corn.Old fashioned quality and service; honest prices.

Long Plain Farm149 Christian Lane, Whately413-575-2598 • [email protected] Plain Farm is a third-generationfamily-owned and -operated farm. We

sell to colleges in the region and are accustomed to meeting the needs of institutional customers. We wholesale/retail many vegetables including onions,assorted peppers, asparagus, strawberries,carrots, sweet corn, pumpkins, tomatoes,cucumbers, seedless watermelons, andmore. GAP and Commonwealth Quality certified.

Plainville Farm135 Mount Warner Road, Hadley413-237-2616We are a third-generation family farmspecializing in asparagus, green beans,pickling cucumbers, and broccoli in thespring and summer months. In the winterand fall we have all types of winter squashfrom butternut (whole and peeled) tomore exotic varieties like bora-bora anddelicata. We sell to large chain suppliersas well as small local farm stands.

Squash, Inc. 1315 Federal Street, Belchertown413-256-8929 • squashinc.comYear-round distributor of conventionaland organic produce, butter, eggs, andcheese. We specialize in local producedistribution and trucking, and are proudrecipients of CISA’s 2014 Local Hero Award.

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Szawlowski Potato Farms, Inc.103 Main Street, Hatfield413-247-9240 • swazpotato.comA 103-year-old family farm that grows,packs, and ships locally grown white,russet, red, and gold potatoes. Openyear-round Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.

Twin Oaks Farm116 Stockbridge Street, Hadley413-549-0016We are a third- and fourth-generationfamily-owned and operated vegetablefarm located in Hadley. We are primarilywholesale growers of beets, leeks, cabbage,bell peppers, eggplant, summer squash,zucchini, winter squash, Indian corn,mini-pumpkins, and swan gourds. Wecan accommodate large or small orders;please call to make arrangements. GAPand Commonwealth Quality certified.


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LOCAL HERO WHOLESALERS & D ISTR IBUTORS

SCHOOLS

Amherst College Dining Services59 College Street, Amherst413-542-2221amherst.edu/campuslife/diningA college-operated, full-service dining operation, Amherst College Dining Services feeds the entire collegecommunity, including 1,600 students,faculty, staff, administration, alumni,and guests. From offices located inValentine Hall, Dining Services presentsmenu offerings that include organic,fair trade coffee, ethnic foods, low-fathealthy choices, and vegetarian andvegan foods using local products.

The Bement School94 Old Main Street, Deerfield413-774-4209 • bement.orgThe Bement School, founded in 1925 and located in historic Deerfield, is a co-educational junior boarding and day school serving 220 students in kindergarten through grade nine. Bement’s rich secondary schoolpreparatory curriculum motivates and challenges students. Bement isproud to be a Local Hero, preparingand serving locally grown food duringour family style meals.

Bon Appétit Dining Services @ Hampshire College893 West Street, Amherst413-559-6200hampshire.cafebonappetit.comIn pursuit of Hampshire’s 100% LocalFood Challenge, Bon Appétit DiningServices at Hampshire College builds itsmenus around fresh local food, sourcingproduce and dairy from over 15 localfarms including produce, eggs, meat,honey, and maple syrup from theHampshire College Farm. Bon Appétitoperates Resident Dining and the BridgeCafé, and caters weddings and eventsat Hampshire’s Red Barn.

Chicopee Public Schools816 James Street, Chicopee413-594-3453 • chicopeefresh.comOur schools have always had a reputationfor excellence when it comes to servingfresh, nutritious, and delicious food.Thanks to a Kendall Foundation grant,we have scaled up our Farm to Schoolprogram and in the fall of 2014 launcheda brand new initiative, ChicopeeFRESH.The program has already led to manynew partnerships with local producers,with local ingredients served in schoolmeals almost every day.

Deerfield Academy Dining7 Boyden Lane, Deerfield • 413-774-1518deerfield.edu/departments/administrative-departments/dining-hallDeerfield Academy educates all its

members on local and global impactsof personal and institutional choices,encouraging long-term thinking andmodeling environmental best practices.Deerfield Academy Dining Services iscommitted to supporting the localeconomy’s health through menu designand local purchasing to foster greatersustainability in the community.

Eaglebrook School271 Pine Nook Road, Deerfield413-774-7411 • eaglebrook.orgAn independent junior boarding/dayschool for boys in grades six to nine,situated on 800 acres overlooking theDeerfield River. Across the campus aresigns of our commitment to sustainability:solar panels, recycling, geothermal heatingand cooling, hydration stations, gardens,bees, and sheep. The commitment is reinforced in the classroom. Our diningservice serves fresh local food with asmuch farm-to-table as possible.

Greenfield Community CollegeDining Services1 College Drive, Greenfield413-775-1177 • www.gcc.mass.edu/diningGCC is a two year public communitycollege that enrolls 2,500–3,000 studentseach semester. The school offers an extensive variety of foods and cateringservices to its campus and the localcommunity, and the college cafeteria is open to the public. Normal hours ofoperation are Monday–Friday, 7:30am–

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6pm during the fall/spring semesters and7:30am–2pm during the summer months,except Friday when we close at noon.

Northfield Mount HermonSchool Dining Services1 Lamp Lighter Way, Gill413-498-3277nmhschool.org/student-life-residential-life/diningNMH, a private boarding high school,offers an extensive variety of foodsthrough our dining services, includingethnic food bars and vegetarian entrées.We use vegetables, syrup, and otherproducts from our on-campus farm as well as local producers. It is our mission to provide healthy, local food to our students.

Smith College Dining Services30 Belmont Avenue, Northampton413-585-2311 • smith.edu/diningservicesSmith College Dining Services providesfood and service to students, faculty,staff, and guests in eleven dining locations,the Campus Center Café, and the SmithCollege Conference Center. The CampusCenter Café is open to the public Monday–Friday, 7:30am–11:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9:30am–11:30pm.

UMass Amherst Dining Services699 North Pleasant Street, Amherst413-545-2472 • umassdining.comOur mission is to serve a variety ofhealthy, flavorful meals featuring local, regional, and world cuisine, in a sustainable and environmentally-conscious manner. We purchase 30% of our produce locally. Open to thepublic, we offer an all-you-care-to-eatresidential dining program, retail diningprogram, and catering. Recently votedamong the top two for “Best CampusFood” by The Princeton Review.

HOSPITALS

Baystate Dining Services759 Chestnut Street, Springfield413-794-4267Baystate Health is proud to offer locallygrown produce to employees, visitors,


The Bement School

94 OLD MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 8 DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01342 USA

Coeducational boarding and day school – kindergarten through grade 9 Rigorous and supportive academic program Daily fine arts and sports Morning transportation offered throughout the valley Financial aid available

Call 413-774-4209 or visit Bement.org today!

Whole Foods Market fundraiser for CISA, Enterprise Farm, WhatelyCISA photo

LOCAL HERO D IN ING SERV ICES

and patients as part of our quality cuisine. We offer a wide variety of optionsincluding entrées, a full salad bar, deli,grill, and a cook-to-order sauté station.Our main cafeteria serves breakfast,lunch, and dinner from 5am–6pm daily.

Baystate Franklin Medical Center Café164 High Street, Greenfield413-733-2576 • baystatehealth.org/bfmcWe serve fresh local produce to our patients, visitors, and staff. Duringsummer and fall we frequently offer localproduce for sale in our café and lobby.The hospital is proud to be associatedwith CISA’s Local Hero program.

Baystate Mary Lane Hospital85 South Street, Ware413-967-2166At Baystate Mary Lane Hospital we takepride in offering our employees, patients,and visitors fresh produce—including ourhealthy salad bar—from local farmers.We are open for breakfast, lunch, anddinner from 7am–7pm daily.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Café30 Locust Street, Northampton413-582-2469 • cooley-dickinson.orgWhether you are a visitor or a patient atCooley Dickinson, you will enjoy healthymeals made from locally sourced fruits,vegetables, and meats. Our chefs areproud to serve the region’s bounty.Breakfast options are available Monday–Friday 6:30am–2:30pm; lunch is served11:30am–2:30pm. High quality, healthymeals give new meaning to hospitalfood. Hear the daily menu by calling us. Credit cards accepted.

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Arbors at Greenfield15 Meridian Street, Greenfield413-774-4409 • arborsassistedliving.comMany meals served at The Arbors includefresh produce from several local farmsand local milk from Our Family Farms.We are committed to making the dining

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Etheredge & Steuer, P.C.Attorneys specializing in farmland conservation,

farm succession planning, wills and trusts, real estate, zoning, and business entity formation.

64 Gothic Street • Northampton, Massachusetts 01060(413) 584-1600 • www.noholaw.com


experience at The Arbors as fresh andenjoyable as possible.

Lathrop Retirement Communities100 Bassett Brook Drive, Easthampton413-586-0006 • lathrop.kendal.orgLathrop offers a variety of retirement living

options, in townhomes or apartments, ontwo campuses in the heart of the PioneerValley. To us, environmental sustainabilitymeans practicing stewardship on ourcampuses and supporting the peoplewho care for our local environment.Lathrop is committed to providing our

residents with the freshest ingredientspurchased locally in the Pioneer Valley.

Loomis Communities—Applewood1 Spencer Drive, Amherst413-532-5325 • loomiscommunities.orgWe are a not-for-profit organizationthat has provided senior living in theValley for more than 100 years. Weoffer independent living with access toa full continuum of care including LiveWell @ Loomis home care, assisted living,and skilled nursing care. We partner withSodexo, which provides an exceptionaldining experience for our residents usingfresh ingredients and local produce.

Northampton Survival Center265 Prospect Street, Northampton413-586-6564northamptonsurvival.orgThe NSC’s “Fresh & Local” program ensures that low-income residents ofHampshire County have access to thenutritious bounty of fruits and vegetablesavailable in our area. We partner withdozens of local farms, gardeners, andgrowers to offer produce, eggs, localmilk, plant starts, and volunteer trainerson topics such as how to grow and cookwith fresh produce and how to plant acontainer garden.

Rockridge Retirement Community25 and 37 Coles Meadow Road,Northampton • 413-586-2902rockridgema.orgThis not-for-profit community offers independent living, assisted living, residential care, and the GardensNeighborhood for Memory Support.We have cottages, apartments, and private suites on 11 acres. A wide rangeof personal care assistance is offeredand staff is available 24 hours/day. Mealsare homemade and nutritious, with freshlocal fruit and vegetables, home-bakeddesserts, and more. In the summer, 70%of our food is sourced locally.



Insist on fresh, local fruitsand vegetables.Insist on in-house homemadebaked goods and desserts.Insist on seasonal menusand four-course meals.

A Deaconess Abundant Life Community,a not-for-profit organization

25 and 37 Coles Meadow Road • Northampton, MA 01060413-586-2902 • www.rockridgema.org

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

Insist on...

Offering Independent and Assisted Living, affordable ResidentialCare, and the Gardens Neighborhood for Memory Support

Rockridge Retirement Community is proudto support CISA, our local farmers and agriculture.

We take pride in every meal we serve.

Insist on Rockridge.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Ashfield Ashfield Town Common Saturday 9am–1pmMay 23 to October 3

Bernardston*Bernardston United Church parking lotSaturday 10am–1pm May 30 to October 3

Conway Field Memorial LibraryRoute 116 and Elm Street Wednesday 4–7pmJune 3 to September 30

Greenfield*Court SquareNext to Common and Town HallSaturday 8am–12:30pmMay 2 to October 31

Northfield*Green Trees Gallery(Northfield Coffee and Books)105 Main Street (Routes 63 & 10)Thursday 3–6pmMay 28 to October 1

OrangeThe Armory parking lot135 East Main StreetThursday 3–6pmMay 14 to October 15

Shelburne FallsWater Street and Main StreetFriday 2–6:30pmMay 22 to October 30

Shutesbury In front of Shutesbury Town Hall1 Cooleyville RoadSaturday 8:30am–12pmMay 23 to October TBD

Turners Falls*Corner of Avenue A and 2nd Street Next to Great Falls Discovery CenterWednesday 2–6pmMay 6 to October 28

HAMPDEN COUNTY

BrimfieldHitchcock Academy, 2 Brookfield RoadSaturday 9am–2pmApril 18 to November 21

Chicopee*Off Chicopee Street, under I-391 overpass Wednesday 10:30am–2:30pmJuly 1 to September 2

Holyoke* High Street in front of City HallThursday 11am–3pmMay 7 to October 29

LongmeadowLongmeadow Shops, 666 Bliss RoadThursday 2–7pmJune 11 to October 29

Monson First Church parking lot, 5 High Street Thursday 3–6pmMay 21 to October 1

PalmerThe Yellow House1479 North Main Street (Route 20)Saturday 9am–2pmMay 16 to October 10

Springfield Cooperative158 Avocado StreetSaturday 7–11amMay 2 to June 13

Springfield/Forest Park* Forest Park, Cyr Arena parking lotTuesday 12:30–6pmMay 5 to October 27

Springfield/Mason Square*Baystate Mason Square NeighborhoodHealth Center, 11 Wilbraham RoadSaturday 10am–2pmJuly 4 to October 24

Three Rivers*Hryniewicz Park, Springfield StreetMonday 1–5pm May 18 to October 26

Westfield* Church of the Atonement36 Court StreetThursday 12:30–6pmJune 4 to October 8

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The Kitchen Garden, SunderlandCISA photoFARMERS’ MARKETS

*As of the date of this publication, these farmers’ markets accept SNAP/food stamps.

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

Amherst Amherst CenterSpring Street parking lotSaturday 8am–2pmApril 18 to November 21

BelchertownBelchertown Town CommonSunday 10–2pmJune 28 to October 4, closed September 20

Florence* Florence Civic Center90 Park StreetWednesday 2–6pmMay 6 to October 28

Northampton Saturday Market* Gothic StreetSaturday 7am–1pmMay 2 to November 14

Northampton Tuesday Market*150 Main Street, pedestrian way behind Thornes MarketplaceTuesday 1:30–6:30pmApril 28 to November 10

South Hadley* Town Common Hadley Street at College StreetThursday 1–6pmJune 4 to October 8

Ware CVS at 104 West Street Saturday 9am–1pmJune 6 to October 10

WORCESTER COUNTY

Athol* Uptown CommonSaturday 9am–1pmMay 2 to October 31

Barre Barre CommonSaturday 9am–12:30pmMay 9 to October 24

HardwickHardwick Town CommonSunday 11am–2pmJune 7 to October 25

West BrookfieldTown CommonRoutes 9 and 67Wednesday 3–6pmJune 3 to October 14

WINTER FARMERS’ MARKETS

Amherst* Amherst Regional Middle School170 Chestnut StreetSaturday 10am–2pm December 5 to March 26 (except January 16)

Greenfield* Location TBD1st Saturday of the month, 10am–1pmNovember 7 to March 5(plus November 21)

Northampton* Smith Vocational and AgriculturalHigh School80 Locust StreetSaturday 9am–2pmNovember 14 to April 30 (no market December 26)

Springfield* Old MonkeyHouse in Forest Park302 Sumner Avenue 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month,10am–2pmNovember 14 to April 23

Wilbraham Winter MarketGardens of Wilbraham2301 Boston Road2nd and 4th Saturday of the month,10am–2pmNovember 14 to April 23

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LaSalle Florists, WhatelyCISA photo

GROWERS

Abundance Farm 41

Amethyst Farm 10

Amherst Farm Winery 10

Amherst Nurseries 10

Andrew’s Greenhouse 10

Apex Orchards 42

The Apple Place 27

Art’s Farm 27

Astarte Farm 33

The Atherton Farm 20

Atkins Farms 10

Atlas Farm 43

Austin Brothers Valley Farm 16

Australis Aquaculture 78

Balky Farm 41

Barberic Farm 43

Bare Roots Farm 22

The Bars Farm 26

Barstow’s Longview Farm 33

Bascom Hollow Farm 30

Bashista Orchards 44

Bear Meadow Farm 12

Bear Path Farm 50

Bear Swamp Orchard 12

The Benson Place 37

Bergeron Sugar House 38

Birdhaven Blueberry Farm44

The Bitty Red Barn 44

Blossoming Acres 45

Blue Heaven Blueberry and Raspberry Farm 39

Book & Plow Farm 10

Borawski Farm 38

Bostrom Farm 32

Boyden Brothers Maple 24

Bree-Z-Knoll Farm 38

Bridgmont Farm 49

Brook’s Bend Farm 40

Brookfield Farm 10

Bug Hill Farm 12

Burnt Hill Farm 37

Calabrese Farms 45

Carl Popielarz Pig Farm 44

Carr’s Ciderhouse 33

Chase Hill Farm 47

Chestnut Mountain Tree Farm 36

Chicoine Family Farm 27

Ciesluk Farm Stand 26

Clark Brothers Orchards LLC 14

Clarkdale Fruit Farms 27

Common Wealth CSA 32

Cook Farm & Flayvors of Cook Farm 33

Cook’s Farm Orchard 19

Copperhead Farm 33

Couch Brook Farm 18

Coward Farm 45

Coyote Hill Farm 18

Crabapple Farm 22

Cranston’s Tree Farm 14

Cream of the Crop Farm 42

Crimson & Clover Farm 29

D & R Farm 35

Dan’s Veggies 28

Dancing Bear Farm 38

Dave’s Natural Garden 31

Deepening Roots Farm 10

Devine Farms 33

DewGreen Farm 14

Dickinson Farm 31

Diemand Farm 47

Dufresne’s Sugar House 51

E. Cecchi Farms 28

East View Farm 22

Echo Hill Orchards & Winery 40

Echodale Farm 28

Eden Pond Farm 18

EIEIO Farm 38

Enterprise Farm 50

Falls Brook Farm 19

Farmacy Gardens 17

Flourish Farm 19

Flynn Farm 45

Forty Acres Farm 31

Four Rex Farm, Inc. 33

Four Star Farms, Inc. 41

Foxbard Farm 43

Frances K. Pekala Horticulturist 34

Freeman Farm 37

Frizzell Hill Farm 39

Fungi Ally 34

Gardening the Community 46

The Gill Greenery 30

Goat Nook Farm 26

Godard’s Red Hen Farm and Mineral Hills Winery 29

Golonka Farm 50

Good Bunch Farm 24

Gooseberry Farms 48

Grace Hill Farm 26

Gran–Val Farm/Scoop 32

Granny’s Place 10

Graves Glen Farms 43

Gray Dog’s Farm 38

Greenfield Community Farm 32

Greens Treat CSA 41

Hardwick Vineyard & Winery 36

Hart Farm 26

Hartman’s Herb Farm and B&B 16

Harvest Farm of Whately 78

Headwater Cider 37

Hettie Belle Farm 47

High Lawn Farm 38

Hilltown Grazers 30

Hosta Hill Farm 38

Intervale Farm 49

J & J Farms 11

J.O.E.’s Farm 51

Joe Czajkowski Farm 78

Johnson Brook Farms, LLC 45

Johnson Hill Farm 20

Johnson’s Farm 42

Justamere Tree Farm 52

K & L Organic Growers 22

Kenburn Orchards 43

King Creek/Queen’s Greens 11

Kinne Brook Farm 52

The Kitchen Garden 46

Kleeberg’s Sugar House 32

Kosinski Farms 48

La Finca/Nuestras Raíces 37

Lakeside PYO Strawberries 34

LaSalle Florists 50

Laurenitis Farm 46

Lazy Acres Farm 78

Left Field Farm 39

Leyden Glen Farm 39

Little Brook Farm 46

Long Plain Farm 78

Lukasik Family Farm 44

Lyonsville Farm 22

Malinowski Farms 41

Manda Farm 42

Many Hands Farm Corps 11

Maple Corner Farm 32

Mapleline Farm 34

Martin’s Farm Compost and Mulch 32

Mayval Farm 49

McCray’s Farm and Country Creamery 44

McKinstry’s Market Garden, Inc.: Chicopee 22

McKinstry’s Market Garden, Inc.: Granby 31

Meadow View Farms, LLC 45

Meadowbrook Farm 27

Merrick Farm 51

Mockingbird Farm 28

Moss Hill Farm 42

Mount Warner Vineyards, LLC 34

Mountain Orchard 32

Mountain Pasture Farm 16

Mountain View Farm 28

Mycoterra Farm 49

Natural Roots 26

New England Apiaries & Billy C’s Raw Honey 48

New England Wild Edibles 23

New Lands Farm 48

New Salem Preserves 41

Next Barn Over Farm 34

North Hadley Sugar Shack 35

Northfield Mount Hermon Farm 30

Northwoods Forest Products 41

Nourse Farms 50

Old Depot Gardens 40

Old Friends Farm 11

Open View Farm 26

Outlook Farm 49

Park Hill Orchard 28

Paul Bunyan’s Farm & Nursery, Inc. 22

Paul’s Sugar House 51

The Pieropan ChristmasTree Farm 14

Pine Hill Orchards 23

Pioneer Valley NE Growers Coop 35

Pioneer Valley Popcorn 36

Plainville Farm 78

Plante Farm 40

Pomeroy’s Vegetable Farm 27

Popeye Hill Farm 47

Pops Farm 36

Prospect Meadow Farm(ServiceNet Inc.) 36

Quonquont Farm 51

Rainbow Harvest Farms 32

Randall’s Farm 39

Raspberry Patch Farm 14

Ravenwold Greenhouses 29

Ray’s Family Farm 46

The Raymond Farm 19

Red Barn Honey Company 41

Red Fire Farm 31

Red Gate Farm Education Center 20

River Maple Farm 19

River Rock Farm 20

Riverland Farm 46

Roaming Farm, LLC 43

Rock Ridge Farm 42

Roundhill Orchards 45

Sage Farm 40

Sapowsky Farms 31

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Not sure where a particular Local Hero farm or business is located? Use this index, which isorganized alphabetically by business name withineach category, to find the page number of eachbusiness listing, or visit buylocalfood.org.

FARM PRODUCTS GUIDE INDEX

Sawmill Farm 30

Sawyer Farm 52

Seeds of Solidarity Farm 42

Sentinel Farm 17

Shattuck’s Sugarhouse 18

Shinglebrook Farm 43

Shoestring Farm 24

Sidehill Farm 37

Simple Gifts Farm 11

Sixteen Acres Garden Center 46

Small Ones Farm 12

Smiarowski Farm Stand and Creamery 46

Songline Emu Farm 30

South Wind Farm 42

Steady Lane Farm 14

Stillman’s Quality Meats, LLC 36

Stockbridge Farm 44

Stone Soup Farm 35

Stonegate Farm 26

Stony Creek Farm 40

Summit Farm 18

Sunrise Farms 24

Sunset Farm 12

Sweet Morning Farm 39

Sweethaven Farm 16

Sweetwater Farm 42

Szawlowski Potato Farms, Inc. 79

Tanstaafl Farm 33

Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm 37

Thomas Farm 46

Trillium Farm 42

Twenty Acre Farm and Greenhouses 35

Twin Maples Farm 51

Twin Oaks Farm 79

Upinngil Farm 30

Valley View Farm 37

Vollinger Farm 30

W & W Farms 51

Walnut Hill Farm 19

Wandering Brook Farm 33

Warm Colors Apiary 44

Warner Farm 46

West Granville Blueberries 32

Wheel-View Farm 43

White House Farm 45

Whitney Acres Farm 16

Wild Rose Farm 30

Wilder Brook Farm 22

Wilder Hill Gardens 26

Winter Moon Roots 35

Winterberry Farm 24

Yang Farm 44

Yellow Stonehouse Farm 49

LANDSCAPE &GARDEN CENTERS

Broadfork Permaculture: Edible Landscapes andEcological Design 54

Hadley Garden Center 54

Megan’s Valley Garden & Landscape Supply 54

New England Wild FlowerSociety at Nasami Farm 54

RETAILERS

AC’s Main Street Market 62

All Things Local Coop Market 56

Armata’s Market 59

Atkins Farms Country Market 56

Barstow’s Dairy Store andBakery at Longview Farm 58

Big E’s Supermarket 56

Big Y World Class Market: Amherst 56

Big Y World Class Market: Greenfield 57

Big Y World Class Market: Northampton 59

Big Y World Class Market: Southampton 62

Cooper’s Corner 57

Cornucopia Foods 59

Elmer’s Store 56

Foster’s Supermarket 57

Fresh Acres Market 62

Green Fields Market 58

Greenfield Farmers Cooperative Exchange 58

Hager’s Farm Market 61

Keystone Market 61

Leverett Village Co-op 59

Maple Farm Foods 58

Mapleline Farm Home Delivery/Rao’s CoffeeRoasting Co. 59

McCusker’s Market 61

Millstone Farm Market 62

New England Felting Supply 56

North Hadley Market 59

The Old Creamery Co-op 56

Provisions 60

Quabbin Harvest 60

Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse 59

River Valley Market 60

Serio’s Market 60

Squash, Inc. 78

State Street Fruit Store 60

Sutter Meats 60

This Week’s Box/Bay State Fish Share 56

Valley Green Feast 60

Whole Foods Market 59

The Williamsburg Market 62

RESTAURANTS

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30Boltwood at The Lord Jeffery Inn 64

Alice’s Kitchen 65

Alina’s Ristorante 67

The Alvah Stone 67

Auntie Cathie’s Kitchen 72

Beets & Barley Catering 67

Bistro Les Gras 68

The Black Sheep Deli 64

Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering 71

Bottega Cucina 72

Bread and Butter 64

BridgeSide Grille 71

Bub’s BBQ 71

Bueno Y Sano 68

Buon Appetito Ristorante 72

Center Square Grill 65

Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern at the Deerfield Inn 65

Chandler’s Restaurant 70

Chez Albert 64

Coco & The Cellar Bar 66

Cup and Top Café 66

The Dirty Truth 68

Dobra Tea 68

Eastside Grill 68

Esselon Café 67

The Farm Table at Kringle Candle 65

Felix’s Family Ristorante 70

Fitzwilly’s Restaurant 68

Five Eyed Fox 71

The Gill Tavern 66

GoBerry: Amherst 64

GoBerry: Northampton 68

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant 66

Hearty Eats 70

Henion Bakery 64

High Horse Brewing 64

Hillside Pizza: Bernardston 65

Hillside Pizza: Hadley 67

Hillside Pizza: South Deerfield 70

Hope & Olive 66

Hungry Ghost Bread 68

The Hush and Proper 66

Jake’s 68

Johnny’s Tavern 64

Lattitude Restaurant 72

The Laughing Tomato Mobile Wood Fired Pizza 69

Local 69

Lone Wolf 65

Magpie 66

Market Place Bistro 70

Max’s Tavern 71

Mi Tierra Restaurant 67

MRKT Farm to Table 70

My Main Squeeze 66

Northampton Brewery 69

The Passionate Pear Catering Co. 66

Paul and Elizabeth’s Restaurant 69

Roadhouse Café 65

Roberto’s Restaurant 69

Sam’s Pizzeria and Café 69

Small Oven Bakery 66

Spoleto 69

Sylvester’s Restaurant 69

Taylor’s Tavern & Restaurant 66

A Touch of Garlic 71

Wagon Wheel Restaurant 66

West End Pub 70

The Whately Inn 72

Wheelhouse Farm Truck 65

Woodstar Café 69

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Appalachian Naturals 74

Artifact Cider 74

Artisan Beverage Cooperative/Green RiverAmbrosia Meadery 74

Black Birch Vineyard 76

Blake Orchard Juicery 76

Forest Products Associates 74

Lashway Lumber, Inc. 74

Maple Valley Ice Cream 74

Mi Tierra Tortillas 74

Mother’s Inc. 74

Pioneer Valley Vinegar Works 76

Ponders Hollow CustomWood, Flooring and Millwork 76

Real Pickles 74

Relish the Harvest 75

Richardson’s Candy Kitchen 76

Stoneman Brewery LLC 75

Tornado Firestarters LLC 75


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