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a FREE publication of

1 Welcome

3 Farm Product Seasonality Calendar

4 Farm Festivals

5 Map of the Pioneer Valley

6 Local Hero Farms by Town

51 Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farms

52 Local Hero Landscape & Garden Centers

54 Local Hero Retailers by Town

61 CSA Farms in the Valley

62 Local Hero Restaurants by Town

72 Local Hero Specialty Producers

78 Local Hero Wholesalers & Distributors

80 Local Hero Dining Services

84 Farmers’ Markets

86 Index of Farms

87 Index of Landscape & Garden Centers

87 Index of Retailers & Distributors

87 Index of Restaurants

87 Index of Specialty Producers

87 Index of Dining Services

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

CISA is an equal opportunity employer.

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... to the grocery store

... to the restaurant plate

... and to your table!

From the farm…

Read on and visit buylocalfood.org to find local food and farms.

Old Friends Farm, Amherst Old Friends Farm photo

CISA strengthens farms & engages the community to build the local food economy.

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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.

CISA programs help farmers sell their products and helpbuyers find local, whether they’re feeding a family, servinga cafeteria full of kids, or filling grocery store shelves.

Grows healthy farms …CISA’s Local Hero program helps strengthen the financialviability of more than 274 local farms. CISA also advancessuccessful and sustainable farm business practices throughworkshops, networking, and mentoring opportunitiesfor farmers and food businesses.

CISA works with partners to ensure that locally grown food is available to more residents of our region, in all of the placesthat we live, work, learn, shop, and eat.

... 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 ValleyGrows Investment Fund, CISA supports new efforts tofill gaps in the local food system.

This year, CISA is a core partner on the statewide HealthyIncentives Program, which offers an instant rebate on fruitsand vegetables purchased using SNAP at participatingfarmers’ markets, farm stands, CSAs, and mobile markets.

Through this program, our tax dollars do double duty—getting more fruits and vegetables to low income families,and bolstering the bottom lines of local farmers. AndCISA’s Senior FarmShare program will provide 420 low-income seniors with shares of fresh, locally grownproduce at the height of the growing season.

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Find what you’re looking for! Search for local foodand farms using our online database.

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Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market Elizabeth Solaka photo

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What CISA does

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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.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 27–2843rd 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 3WGBY Asparagus Festival Hadley Town CommonFarmers’ market, family activities, music, asparagus lunch,craft beer tasting, and more! wgby.org/asparagus

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 24–25Lavender FestivalJohnson Hill Farm, BucklandRelaxing, self-guided tours of the farm, local artisans andcrafters vending their products, workshops and demonstrationsthroughout the weekend. lavenderland.net

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 THROUGH THANKSGIVINGArt in the Orchard Park Hill Orchard, EasthamptonA free, self-guided exhibition of large outdoor sculptures set among the working orchards and fruit gardens.parkhillorchard.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 26–27Tomato WeekendRed Fire Farm, GranbySample many varieties of heirloom, red and cherry tomatoes,plus other local fare. Guest chefs, cooking demos, music, wildedible walks, activities for kids, and more. redfirefarm.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16–17Kitchen Garden Farm’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 16 Annual Honey Festival Warm 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 23–2419th 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 10,000people. garlicandarts.org

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3–523rd Annual Franklin County CiderDaysA community celebration of all things apple in Franklin County.Orchard tours, cidermaking and tastings, workshops, andmuch more. ciderdays.org

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4–5The Fiber Festival of New EnglandEastern States Exposition, West SpringfieldDemonstrations, shopping, fleece sale, workshops, fashionshow, and local vendors. fiberfestival.org

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Farm FestivalsEach season brings opportunities to celebrate local food and explore local agriculture. Visit buylocalfood.org/events for a complete list of this year’s farm festivals, workshops, and more. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming up in 2017:

Farm tour at Warm Colors Apiary, South DeerfieldJessica Wisniewski photo

5Find 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!

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AGAWAMGranny’s Place844 Main Street, Agawam413-335-7611 or 413-335-7610grannysplaceagawam.comFamily farm selling flowers, perennials,annuals, hanging baskets, vegetable plants,fresh vegetables and fruits, pumpkins,as well as Halloween needs, Christmastrees, wreaths, logs, and kissing balls.Eggs and honey are available year-round!CSA shares are available. Visit us Thursdaysat PeoplesBank in Holyoke, Friday morningsat the East Longmeadow Senior Center.

AMHERSTAmerican Agro AGD515 Sunderland Road, Amherst413-230-3166facebook.com/AmericanAgroAGDLocally owned and operated gardencenter, offering the world’s best uniquemicro-gardens with a new nutrition systemdiscovered by scientists at UMass. Micro-gardens are sold with herbs, vegetables,and flowers. Planters are sold with splitroot nutrient cartridges that allow youto grow quality plants year-round forless cost. Additional nutrient cartridgesavailable. Open year-round.

Amethyst Farm89 North East Street, Amherst413-461-8877 • amethystfarm.orgAn increasingly horse- and solar-powered,

historic, diversified family farm on APRland in the center of Amherst. We offerCSA vegetable shares, horse-drawnwagon/sleigh rides, horseback ridinglessons and boarding, Nigerian dwarfgoats, alpaca fiber, and farm stays. Re-localize with us!

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),Amherst • 413-549-8873 amherstnurseries.comOffering everything from flowering treesand shrubs to shade trees, perennials,and a wide variety of fruit-bearing trees.We grow most of what we sell, with anemphasis on sustainable practices.Landscape design consultation servicesavailable. Please call for hours.

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 20varieties of homegrown apples—you’resure to find your favorite!

Book & Plow Farm425 South East Street, Amherst413-610-1381 • bookandplowfarm.comBook & Plow Farm is now a departmentof Amherst College. Our mission isthreefold: engage students in collaborativeand productive farm labor; provide qualityproduce to our college community; andoffer people space on campus to connectwith food, land, and each other. Ourproduce is available at Valentine Hallthrough Dining Services and through aweekly CSA share in the fall.

Brookfield Farm24 Hulst Road, Amherst413-253-7991 • brookfieldfarm.orgCSA shares include vegetables, fruit, herbs,and flowers. A $580 share feeds twoadults plus kids. You can purchase splitshares. We offer 25 weeks of mix-and-match distribution plus the option to buymore organic vegetables at wholesaleprices, and pasture-raised beef andpork. Season runs June–Thanksgiving.Call or visit website for details.

Deepening Roots FarmAmherst • 413-537-9915deepeningroots.orgFor six years Deepening Roots has beensupplying the Valley with a variety ofleafy greens, from arugula and baby kaleto salad mixes. We also offer specialtyproducts such as vegetable noodles,cauliflower and broccoli rice, and more.You can find our products at River Valley,Atkins, Randall’s, Big E’s, Fresh Acres, and

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Lakeside PYO Strawberries, HadleyCISA photoLOCAL HERO FARM LISTINGS BY TOWN

State Street. For special orders contactAndrew at [email protected].

Invisible Cities ApiaryP.O. Box 1056, Amherst MA 01004917-495-6879 • invisible-cities.comInvisible Cities Apiary produces premiumraw honey, nucleus colonies, and queenbees in the Pioneer Valley. Our 100 hivesare populated with hardy Russian beesand maintained without pesticides orantibiotics. Primary floral resources include basswood and buttonbush,knotweed and clover, goldenrod andaster. Founded in 2012, Invisible Citiesis run by Daniel Berry.

J & J Farms324 Meadow Street, Amherst413-549-1877A fifth-generation farm, continuouslyserving the Amherst and Northamptonarea for more than 100 years. The lastoperating dairy farm in Amherst, weoffer seasonal produce, specializing insweet corn, tomatoes, onions, and sixvarieties of potatoes. We also offer melons,strawberries, peppers, and cut flowers.

Many Hands Farm Corps132 Pelham Road, Amherst774-279-1042manyhandsfarmcorps.comWe grow a huge variety of fresh vegetablesfor summer and winter CSAs.

Old Friends FarmP.O. Box 904, Amherst 01004413-253-9182 • oldfriendsfarm.comWe are committed to high quality, certified organic, triple-washed andspun-dry baby greens, vegetables, ginger,turmeric, cut flowers, and a positiveworkplace. We also make specialtyproducts. Available at the NorthamptonTuesday Market and Amherst SaturdayMarket, and wholesale to stores, florists,restaurants, and distributors throughoutthe New England. Please visit our websiteand follow us on Instagram!

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 CSAprogram, at our farm stand, and at the

Amherst Farmers’ Market. We are locatedon land preserved from development bytremendous community effort. Thisspring our new farm stand will be openseven days a week offering organic produce from our farm as well as otherlocal farms and food producers.

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, and over 50 varieties of applesand you’ll experience local family farmingat its best. We don’t use synthetic chemicalsand are Certified Naturally Grown (basedon USDA’s organic program). We producefarm-pressed apple cider, apple cidervinegar, and delicious apple and berrypies. Summer and fall CSAs. Farm standopen daily, July through October.

Sunset Farm20 Brigham Lane, Amherst413-374-5193 • sunsetfarm.usWe are a 10-acre farm with a 30-yearhistory. We produce vegetables, herbs,chestnuts, blue eggs, cut flowers, andunique wreaths. Our products are availableas pick-your-own, at our farm stand,and at the Amherst Farmers’ Market.We use only organically approved sprays.Call Bill Gillen for advice and/or help.

ASHFIELDBear Meadow Farm926 Watson Spruce Corner Road,Ashfield • 413-628-3970buylocalfood.org/directory/listing/bear-meadow-farmWe are apple growers, cider makers,and beekeepers. We use a minimalistapproach to apple orcharding, as slightlystressed trees lead to more flavorful cider.The aged Bear Meadow Farm New England-style cider is released each Juneduring the middle of the honey productionseason. Our cidery is open on Sundays,or find our products at area farmers’markets, restaurants, and fine retailerslisted on our website.

Bear Swamp Orchard & Cidery1209B 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.

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Paul Bunyan’s Farm and Nursery, Chicopee CISA photo

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Get to know Massachusetts dairy!

Massachusetts dairy farmerswork hard caring for their cows,land, and communities, and theresult is high-quality, nutritious

milk and dairy products. Buying milk supports

Massachusetts dairy farms!

Small but mighty: dairies makeup make up only 2% of the farms in the state, but they account for

9% of the state’s agricultural sales and steward 10% of

the state’s agricultural land.

Feeding Massachusetts:MA dairies produce over 27 million

gallons of milk per year. 20% ofthe milk consumed statewide is

produced on Massachusetts dairy farms.

Want to learn more?Visit buylocalfood.org/localdairyor massdairy.com for farm profiles, videos, and more!

Cream of the Crop Farm, Russell CISA photo

Bug Hill Farm502 Bug Hill Road, Ashfield413-628-3980 • bughillfarm.orgHilltop organic berry farm, retail store,and PYO a mile from historic Ashfield!We craft black currant cordial and traditional fruit-infused “shrubs.” Ourberry-intense products make unusualgifts and we ship. Free tastings onweekends. High tunnel and field grownraspberries, currants, gooseberries,blueberries, elderberries, and pottedplants. Glamping in our luxurious largebell tent; see website for details.

Clark Brothers Orchards, LLC580 Apple Valley Road, Ashfield413-628-1515We 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, Ashfield413-628-0090 or 413-628-3911cranstonschristmastreefarm.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 pre-cuts, tree tagging, tree wrapping,and our own wreaths and garlands. Wemake our own maple syrup that has adelicate, smooth flavor. Syrup, hay, andfirewood are available year-round.

DewGreen Farm1450 West Road, Ashfield413-628-4043 • dewgreen.weebly.comDewGreen is our tiny, mighty, chemical-free farm with pastured lamb, broilers,and pork. Our mission is to offer carbon-smart, gently-raised, 100% pastured meatsat reasonable prices. We also run theAshfield Meat CSA in partnership with

Steady Lane Farm. See our CSA shareswith options for beef, pork, lamb, goat,chicken, bone broth, cheese, and rawdog food at ashfieldmeatcsa.weebly.com.

Heart Beet Gardens230 South Street, Ashfield413-628-4613Heart Beet Gardens is a micro-farm located just outside historic Ashfieldcenter. We grow nutrient-dense greensduring the winter months, mixed vegetables,and medicinal herbs seasonally for localsubscribers. We use organic practiceswith a focus on balancing soil mineralsand supporting soil life. Please call forsubscriber information.

The Pieropan Christmas Tree Farm119 Pfersick Road, Ashfield413-369-6016 • pieropantrees.comGrowing Christmas trees using a traditional,sustainable, stump-culture methodsince 1955. Now in a new generation of management, we tie our own wreaths


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and garlands and sell balsam trees andgreens wholesale as well as at our you-cutgrove. Open seven days a week from dawnto dusk from the day after Thanksgivinguntil Christmas Day. Visit our website tolearn what makes stump-culture sustainable.

Spring Water Farm2081 Baptist Corner Road, Ashfield413-625-9975 • [email protected] grow berries, fruits, greens, and othervegetables and have gardened here over30 years. Our crops are grown sustainablyon three acres of rich loam, and arechemical and GMO free. Our solar poweredtimber-framed farm stand is open Fridays,9am-6pm, June 2–September 29. Callor email us to sign up for our newsletter.We are hosting monthly events thissummer, dates and times TBD.

Steady Lane Farm144 Steady Lane, Ashfield413-628-4689 • steadylanefarm.comGently raised, 100% grass-fed, hormone-and antibiotic-free beef. Join the Ashfield

Meat CSA! Find us at the farm or atRiver Valley Co-op in Northampton.Call about buying at the farm.

Sweethaven Farm & Flowers12 Lilliput Road, Ashfield413-628-3947 • sweethavenfarm.comWe are an on-farm producer of field-grown cut flowers, including traditionalfavorites such as zinnias, gladiolus, andsunflowers. We also offer locally grownselect produce, campfire wood, andpumpkins for sale at our farm. We raiseregistered polled Dorsets to breed andprovide lamb. The farm stand is opendaily from 8am–6pm, Memorial Daythrough Halloween.

Whitney Acres Farm535 Main Street, Ashfield413-628-3279facebook.com/whitneyacresfarmWe are the proud owners of the largestflock of registered Shetland sheep inMassachusetts. Our flock was established

in 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].

BARREHartman’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 anight at our B&B and enjoy a specialherbal dinner in our elegant post-and-beam dining room, also available forweddings, showers, and special occasions.We offer CSA shares with naturallyraised pork, vegetables, herbs, flowers,and an optional add-on plant share.

BECKETMountain 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-ownon 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.

BELCHERTOWNAustin Brothers Valley Farm270 West Street, Belchertown413-668-6843 • austinsfarm.comPasture-raised beef available at our farmstore by the cut, as well as beef sides toorder, and fresh eggs. Farm store opendaily year-round, please call ahead beforecoming. Fall corn maze, PYO pumpkins,and hayrides on weekends only. Opento schools and groups by appointmentduring the week. Quality hay available


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in square or round bales. Like us onFacebook, visit our website, or call formore information.

Phoenix Fruit Farm249 Sabin Street, Belchertown413-213-1414 • phoenixfruitfarm.comLocated on a scenic hillside, we growapples and peaches with a focus onsustainable, environmentally responsiblemanagement practices. Fruit is availableseasonally through wholesale and pick-your-own. Visit our website or Facebookpage for updates on pick-your-own andfarm events.

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.

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 offer shipping.

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

BERNARDSTONCouch Brook Farm184 Couch Brook Road, Bernardston413-648-9659 • couchbrookfarm.comWe grow healthy, certified organic herbplants, vegetable starts, annuals, perennials,and hanging baskets, specializing in

varieties that thrive in New England.Our farm stand is open April 22 to June 11,Thursday–Sunday 9am–5pm, with our ownplants, pottery, and June strawberries.Pick-your-own blueberries availableweekends from July to mid-August, andChristmas trees on weekends in December.


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Coyote Hill Farm250 Martindale Road, Bernardston413-648-0056 • coyotehillfarm.comWe have three acres of vegetables, fruit, andflowers. Though we are not certified, weuse organic growing methods. We sell our produce at the Bernardston and Northfield farmers’ markets as well as Green FieldsMarket, and we also have a small CSA.

Eden Pond Farm316 Eden Trail, [email protected]/edenpondfarmWe specialize in free-range, humanelytreated, pastured poultry. Our birdsforage freely in (non-certified) organicpastures and are fed grain free of growthhormones and antibiotics. The result:delicious, tender chicken and eggs. Wesell eggs, and whole and pieced chickenat the farm, at Greenfield Farmers’ Market,and to several wholesale channels. Weare proud to be certified by the FarmerVeteran Coalition.

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!We grow peppers in a rainbow of colors,beans, berries, broccoli, corn, cukes,lavender, squash, spectacular sunflowers,and more. We make our own award-winning pickles, San Marzano tomatosauce, jams, and jellies.

River Maple Farm250 Brattleboro Road, Bernardston413-648-9676facebook.com/rivermaplefarmRiver Maple Farm is a family-owned farmselling homegrown beef, maple syrup,hay, sweet corn, and pumpkins at astand located on the farm. We alsoproduce milk for wholesale.

BLANDFORDBoomsma Family Farm10 Nye Brook Road, Blandford413-848-0001A small family farm specializing inforested pork, wood-fired maple syrup,free-range chicken eggs and meat, alongwith a wide variety of seasonal fruitsand vegetables. Although we are not organically certified, we use the samefarming techniques and practices, includingnot using hormones or antibiotics,chemical/synthetic fertilizers, or GMOs.Find us at the Westfield and Otis farmers’markets or call to visit the farm.

Walnut Hill Farm35 Gibbs Road, Blandford413-848-2113facebook.com/blandfordfarmPick-your-own highbush blueberriesand seasonal vegetables are availablethe last week in July through the firstweek of September. We also offer free-range eggs from our many chickens thatrange in color from brown to blue all yearround. Hay is available from fertilizedfields. For up-to-date information, findus on Facebook or call for current picking conditions.

BRIMFIELDCook’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, [email protected]/letmeflourishHerb and vegetable starter plants grownusing nutrient-dense and organic methods.Large selection of tomato and pepper


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plant varieties including heirlooms. Wespecialize in organic fresh young gingerand turmeric (available late August tothe end of October). Visit us Saturdaysat the Brimfield Farmers’ Market frommid-April to the end of October.

River Rock Farm81 Five Bridge Road, Brimfield413-245-0249 • riverrockfarm.comAntibiotic- and hormone-free, dry-agedbeef. Find us at local markets andrestaurants or email us and we will deliver to your door! Find our full menuonline or email with questions. Retail,home delivery, CSA, and wholesale beef available. Contact [email protected].

BUCKLANDThe Atherton Farm147 Ashfield Road (Route 112)Buckland • [email protected], vegetable, and herb plants allraised on our farm. Our farm stand isfilled with fresh produce picked dailyfrom our on-site family tended garden.Other local products include maple syrup,honey, and eggs. Open May–October,11am–6pm daily. Custom wreaths, kissingballs, roping, and a limited number of treesare available in November and December.

E & J Scott Orchards65 Upper Street, Buckland413-625-9487E & J Orchards has been maintained by our family since 1954. Fruits include: apples,apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries,grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums,quince, raspberries, and strawberries,and can be found at our Buckland andGoshen farm stands during the season. Ourmain store in Ashfield is open Saturday andSunday 10am–6pm, July–May. Organicduck eggs also available upon request.

Johnson Hill Farm51 Hog Hollow Road, Buckland413-522-9068sandycardinal51@gmail.comlavenderland.netExperience walking the 11-circuit lavender

labyrinth featuring many types of lavender,herbs, wildflowers, field grass, and ferns.Watch the doves fly over the meadow orsit quietly on the porch. The farm is hostto the annual Lavender Festival, heldthe last full weekend of June with localartisans, crafters, and a self-guided tour

of the farm and antique cemetery. Open by appointment, 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


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adults. Programs include overnightschool programs, summer camps, fieldtrips, family programs, workshops, anda local seed bank. We sell lamb, pork,maple syrup, eggs, seeds, mushrooms,and honey.

Shaw’s Sugarhouse6 Depot Road, Buckland413-230-9930facebook.com/shawssugarhouseOffering maple products and eggs, bothretail and wholesale. Come visit our farmstand to enjoy farm-fresh eggs fromfree-range chickens, as well as a widerange of maple treats including maplecandies, maple sugar, maple cream,four varieties of maple meat rubs, andmaple bark. Visit our Facebook pagefor updates, call for more informationor to purchase wholesale.

CHARLEMONTBlue Heron Farm8 Warner Hill Road #1, Charlemont413-339-4045 • blueheronfarm.comSituated on 130 hilltop acres, our mainagricultural crop is certified organic puremaple syrup. We also breed, train, andsell purebred Norwegian Fjord horses(search for Blue Heron Farm Fjords onFacebook), and we offer farm vacationrentals at four free-standing houses ofvarying sizes.

Wilder Brook Farm399 West Oxbow Road, Charlemont413-625-6967Our vegetable and flower CSA membersreceive sustainably grown vegetables,herbs, and a weekly bouquet of flowers.Pickup at the farm on Tuesdays 4–7pm.

Let your children enjoy the chickens whileyou unwind in our gardens. We also offereggs, honey, maple syrup, Benson Placeblueberries, and herbal remedies. Call nowto sign up for our flower and vegetableCSA. Find us on Facebook.

CHESTERFIELDBare Roots Farm229 Ireland Street, Chesterfield717-357-0404 • barerootsfarm.comWe are a small family greenhouse workingto help people grow their own food. Weendeavor to provide sustainably grownplant starts and edible nursery stockwhile helping to maintain, preserve, anddisseminate heirloom and antique varieties.We grow an assortment of plant startsranging from vegetables to tomatoes,herbs, medicinals, and flowers. Checkour website for a full list of plant starts.

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

CHICOPEEMcKinstry’s Market Garden, Inc.753 Montgomery Street, Chicopee413-536-2043Specializing in sweet corn, tomatoes, freshfruit, and other vegetables. Farm standopen May–October. Find us on Facebook.

Paul Bunyan’s Farm & Nursery, Inc.500 Fuller Road, Chicopee413-594-2144 • paulbunyansfarm.comYou know we love growing Christmastrees when you see how beautiful ours are!Fraser and concolor fir are our specialty.


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The cut-your-own trees are available fortagging September 9–mid-October.Beautiful mums, pumpkins, and falldecorations fill our rustic barn and newbuilding. In November–December, comesee our harvested trees, along with swags,decorated reindeer and snowmen, uniquegifts, and more. New items every year!

COLRAINEast View Farm63 Van Nuys Road, Colrain413-624-3445We raise vegetables and cage-free chickens.Our fresh eggs can be purchased atAtlas Farm Store in South Deerfield.Poultry housing and some laying hensare also available.

K & L Organic GrowersGreenfield & Coombs Hill Roads, Colrain • 413-624-3410facebook.com/leftysgardenWe offer a variety of vegetables, fruit,eggs, herbs, and more at “Lefty’s Garden”farm stand, where we also offer thebounty of other local growers during theseason. Additionally, we sell hay directfrom the farm, sell our eggs in localmarkets, and lease pasture land anddairy facilities as available. For 2017 we will not be offering CSA shares.

Lyonsville Farm126 Main Road, Colrain413-624-3233 • lyonsvillefarm.comWe offer a diverse array of sustainablygrown vegetables, baby ginger, herbs,small fruits, and flowers. Find our produceat the Greenfield Farmers’ Market, joinour CSA, or visit our farm stand, openMay through November. Beginning inMay we have a big selection of organicallygrown vegetable, herb, and flower startsfor your garden. Find more informationon our website.

New England Wild Edibles65 Foundry Village Road, Colrain413-624-5188 • newedibles.comWe provide fresh shiitake mushrooms,forest grown on select hardwood logs,from May–November, and dried shiitakemushrooms year-round. We also have

mushroom tinctures, soap, and inoculatedoak and sugar maple logs so that youcan grow shiitake mushrooms on yourown. Foraged wild mushrooms availableseasonally. Find product at local foodco-ops and the Northampton TuesdayMarket; check our website for a complete listing.

Pine Hill Orchards248 Greenfield Road, Colrain413-624-3325 • pinehillorchards.comA family-owned and -operated orchardthat grows many varieties of apples,peaches, fruits, and vegetables forwholesale and for our retail store. The


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store is open year-round with produce,our cider, homemade pies, fresh ciderdonuts, local meats and cheese, bakery,deli, and a wide selection of beer, wine,and hard cider. PYO apples availableduring fall weekends. Open Monday–Wednesday 6am–6pm; Thursday–Friday6am–7pm; and weekends 7am–7pm.

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 organic mapleproducts takes up most of our time.From our woods we sell green firewoodand lumber. As part of our farm businesswe also offer hay, beef cattle by thequarter, and have a portable sawmilloperation. Find us on Facebook.

Winterberry Farm340 Wilson Hill Road, Colrain413-624-3940 • winterberryfarm.orgWe’re a fiber and livestock farm sellinglamb, pork, and duck. Our own hand-

dyed and natural yarns, felting andspinning wools, Angora and mohair aresold at many New England fiber fairsand at the farm by appointment. Weoffer weaving, felting, spinning, and otherfarm workshops for kids and adultsand host four open farms each year.Lots more information on our website!

CONWAYBoyden Brothers Maple642 South Deerfield Road, [email protected] are third-generation farmers on bothsides of the family, making maple syrup,cream, and candy. Visit us during springsugaring season when the sap runs! Wesell retail, wholesale, and mail order. Ourown pre-cut Christmas trees are availablein December. Retail store is open duringsugaring season, as well as Decemberweekends before Christmas. Call oremail us anytime to arrange for orderpickup or shipment.

Good Bunch Farm482 Newhall Road, Conway413-588-1722facebook.com/goodbunchfarmOn the South River in Conway we producevegetables using organic practices for theShelburne Falls and Ashfield farmers’markets as well as local restaurants andco-ops. Good Bunch Farm is known tothe community as a reliable producerof high quality produce. In addition tothe many varieties of vegetables from ourfields, our hoophouse provides seasonextension for tomatoes, squash, cucumbers,and greens.

Hart Farm585 South Shirkshire Road, Conway413-570-3108 • 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 sustainable land management, the food that is grown is clean, safe, andethically 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.

Stonegate Farm1263 Bardwells Ferry Road, Conway413-369-4459stonegatesugarhouse.comStonegate Sugarhouse is a modernmaple sugaring operation. You will seethe latest technology in use, providing atop-notch food-grade product. Ourpractices take advantage of advancedprocesses that reduce our energy


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consumption and carbon footprint. Before you visit please call to be surewe are operating.

Wilder Hill Gardens351 South Shirkshire Road, Conway413-625-9446 • wilderhillgardens.comRetail nursery open weekends 8am–5pm,April–November, offering sustainablygrown shrubs, 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.

CUMMINGTONGoat 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. Ourherd of Normande and Ayrshire cowsare grass-fed and milked seasonally, fromApril through November. We produce anassortment of artisanal raw milk cheesesand sell raw milk at the farm. We useno pesticides, chemical fertilizers, hormones, or antibiotics.

Nutwood FarmP.O. Box 38, Cummington 01026413-824-1840 • nutwoodfarm.comNutwood Farm is a regenerative agro-forestry farm growing hazelnuts, chestnuts,walnuts, and other perennial fruits andgrains in Cummington. We are working

to demonstrate restoration agricultureprinciples through earthworks, hedgerow/alley cropping, and holistic biologicalmanagement. We are excited to startintroducing nuts into our local and regional foodshed in 2018.

DEERFIELDThe Bars Farm146 Mill Village Road, Deerfield413-772-1031 • thebarsfarm.comWe grow 15 acres of diversified vegetablesfor wholesale and retail, 30 varieties ofpeppers (hot to sweet) and our ownsmoked chipotle, 10 varieties of tomatoes,cukes, lettuce, sweet corn, a variety of

squashes, pumpkins, mums, and more.We have a large selection of flowers andveggie starts to choose from. Visit ourwebsite for more information. Opendaily 9am–6pm, May–November. Weare IPM and Commonwealth QualityProgram certified.

Barway Farm, Inc.188 Mill Village Road, Deerfield413-774-0426 • 413-774-0422We are a fifth generation 500-cow dairyfarm committed to making the highestquality milk in the most sustainable environment possible. Our methane digester produces one megawatt of energy and several usable by-products.


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We farm 700 acres of land and sell straw,hay, manure, and compost. Visit ourfarm stand in the fall for butternut squash,pumpkins, and garlic. Call for details.

Ciesluk Farm Stand564 Greenfield Road, Deerfield413-522-1235In the heart of Historic Deerfield. Sweetcorn is our specialty, wholesale and retail.Pumpkins wholesale and retail. Farm-fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers,and more) and fruit (apples, peaches,blueberries, raspberries, and strawberriesin season). Honey, maple syrup, cider,and jams. Assorted annuals and perennials.

Fall mums and great gifts for the gardenor home! Find us on Facebook.

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, apricots,grapes, and cherries. Our sweet applecider is fresh-pressed in season. We growpumpkins, gourds, and squash, and offerPYO apples in fall. We employ sustainablegrowing practices. Our farm stand is opendaily from August to December andweekends from January to March.

EAST LONGMEADOWThe Apple Place540 Somers Road, East Longmeadow413-348-9628 • theappleplace.netVisit our authentic New England farmstand. We grow peaches and more than60 varieties of low spray apples, includingmany heirloom and hard to find varieties.Our bakery serves cider donuts, pies,muffins, unique tasty treats, locallyroasted coffee, our homemade jams,and other local products. We serve farmfresh ice cream from Hadley. Corn mazeand apple tasting in the fall. Open Mayto Thanksgiving.

Art’s Farm81 Parker Street, East Longmeadow413-783-1909facebook.com/artsberryfarmThe best berries are the ones you pickyourself! We have u-pick strawberries inJune and u-pick blueberries in July andAugust. Fresh pre-picked berries, vegetables,and cut flowers are also available at ourfarm stand. When berries are in seasonwe are open daily, 8am–12pm and3:30–6:30pm. Bring the whole familyand learn where fruit comes from.

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

EASTHAMPTONChicoine Family Farm116 Oliver Street, Easthampton413-527-4882Doing what comes naturally—we offerdelicious, healthy, 100% grass-fed beef,


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free of antibiotics, hormones, and steroids.The herd grazes freely on pesticide- andherbicide-free pastures all spring, summer,and fall; in the winter, they are fed ourown sun-dried hay and baleage. Visit ourfarm store Sundays noon–4pm; visit us at Northampton and Forest Parkmarkets; or call for an appointment.Find us on Facebook.

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

Mountain View Farm393 East Street, Easthampton413-329-0211mountainviewfarmcsa.comVoted “Best Local Farm” for the pasteight years in the Valley Advocate readers’poll, we are a CSA located at the base ofMount Tom. Members visit the farm duringthe growing season to pick up their shareof seasonal produce. In addition to aweekly supply of chemical-free vegetables,fruit, flowers, and herbs, we offer ourmembers an expansive u-pick section.Open for farm share pickup on Saturdaysin 2017!

Park Hill Orchard82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton413-303-0335 • parkhillorchard.comWe are located in the historic and protected Park Hill area of Easthampton,home of the famous Art in the Orchardoutdoor community sculpture exhibition.C’mon out and take a walk through thefruit and sculpture gardens! We offermore than 80 varieties of carefully grownberries, peaches, and apples that tastebetter and cost less. Pick your own orbrowse our amazing farm stand.

ERVINGDan’s Veggies151 Northfield Road, Erving413-423-3242Dan’s Veggies is a small family-run

roadside farm stand that offers local freshvegetables, flowers, plants, camp wood,and maple products. Our vegetables aregrown on-site and picked daily. We areopen May–November, seven days a week.

FEEDING HILLSAl Stepanik Greenhouses512 Southwick Street, Feeding Hills413-789-2278facebook.com/alstepanikgreenhousesOffering a wide variety of retail andwholesale annuals, perennials, andhanging baskets. Our farm stand opensfor spring in April with pansies and

much more. Visit us in fall for mums,pumpkins, and other fall decorations,and after Thanksgiving for Christmastrees, wreaths, cemetery logs, kissingballs, and roping. Open Monday to Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday and Sunday9am–5pm.

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


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Harvest Moon Farm128 North West Street, Feeding [email protected] technique of hand crafting the soilfor individual real food crops andchoosing not to use heavy equipment inthe field, eliminating as much damageas possible to microbes and earthworms,sets me apart. I am proud to providemy customers with local, organicallygrown, GMO-free produce, where superiorquality, not quantity, is the motivator.Ask about Picking This Week, Pick To Order (PTO), and my farmers’ market schedule.

FLORENCECrimson & Clover Farm215 Spring Street, Florence413-570-0337crimsonandcloverfarm.comCrimson & Clover Farm is a community-based farm located on the Northampton

Community Farm in Florence. We growa wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruits,and flowers for our CSA, our full-service farm stand, and the Saturday Northampton Farmers’ Market. We use organic practices but are not certified. Visit our website for details or to contact us with questions.

Godard’s Red Hen Farm, LLC/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, Florence413-586-1416 or 413-387-8400ravenwoldgreenhouses.comA family-owned farm since the early1900s, focusing for the past 20 yearson greenhouse and field vegetables. Wesell annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetablestarts, and hanging plants. Non-GMOseed packets and bagged mulch nowavailable. Customized planters for patiosand decks, window boxes, and memorials.Christmas trees, decorated wreaths,and hand-made cemetery boxes arealso available.

Sawmill Herb Farm140 Meadow Street, Florence203-561-7898 • sawmillherbfarm.comWe grow a diverse array of certified organic medicinal and culinary herbs.From May to October we offer a freshmedicinal herb CSA in the Valley,Boston, Worcester, and Brooklyn. Wesell dried herbs, tea blends, and otherherbal products to local restaurantsand cafes and at the NorthamptonTuesday and Amherst Saturday markets.We host workshops on holistic healthand healing for the community.

Vollinger Farm460 North Farms Road, Florence413-268-3556 • [email protected]/directory/listing/vollinger-farmFirst- and second-cut hay in square orround bales. Pick up at the farm or delivery negotiable. Square straw bales,fall mums, asters, pumpkins, gourds,Indian corn, and cornstalks for sale.Wholesale available. For updated information including on-farm events,please see our page on the CISA website.

GILLBascom Hollow Farm, LLC75 Bascom Road, Gill617-538-7886 Our family farm on 160 acres of protectedforests and fields is producing pasturedpork, grass-fed beef, pumpkins, andsquash. Our products are available atUpinngil Farm, Gill; Quabbin Harvest,



Orange; Green Fields Market, Greenfield;McCusker’s Market, Shelburne Falls;and farmsteads in Metro Boston. Youcan enjoy one of our burgers at The GillTavern or at The People’s Pint.

The Gill Greenery123 Center Road, [email protected] are a small, family-owned and -operated sprout farm. We currentlygrow eight different varieties of sprouts,year-round, at our indoor facility. Wedeliver weekly to food co-ops, restaurants,delis, and schools in western Massachusetts,southern Vermont, and New Hampshire.Call or email 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 gallonsof maple syrup each season. We distilllavender 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.

Upinngil Farm411 Main Road, Gill413-863-4431 • upinngil.comOur farm is open 8am–7pm year-round.Come visit the animals or enjoy a picnic.We sell raw milk and farmstead cheesefrom our small herd of Ayrshire cattle.We have our own whole grain flour andbaked goods, fruits, vegetables, and otherlocal grocery items and snacks. PYO cropsinclude strawberries, raspberries, snappeas, and flowers. CSA shares available.We accept personal checks, credit cards,and now SNAP!

GOSHENHillTown Grazers86 Spruce Corner Road, Goshen413-588-7638 • hilltowngrazers.comWe raise heritage pigs that graze the

green hills of western Massachusetts.Using no commercial grains, we mix aunique diet of locally sourced vegetables,grains, and dairy for our animals. Weoffer high quality pork products raisedsustainably to wholesale markets andto individuals purchasing half or wholehogs. Feeder piglets and Mangalitzapigs available.

GRANBYDave’s Natural Garden35 Amherst Street, Granby413-320-6802 • davesnaturalgarden.comOpen mid-March to December 23.Eggs year-round, annuals, perennials,

hanging baskets, vegetable plants, andherbs. We have a large selection of produceand fruit. Summer CSA shares and winterCSA shares are available. We also haveChristmas logs, trees, and decorations.Visit our website and like us on Facebook.

Dickinson Farm309 East State Street, Granby413-467-3715Open daily in season offering Easter plants, bedding and vegetable plants, roses, mulch, corn, tomatoes, native veggies, baked goods and breads, milk, eggs, cheese, pumpkins,cornstalks, fall decorations, poinsettias,wreaths, Christmas trees, kissing balls, andcustom orders. Enjoy PYO strawberries,


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blueberries, and apples at our new LudlowRoad and 134 South Street location.Please call for details.

Red Fire Farm7 Carver Street, Granby413-467-7645 • redfirefarm.comWe grow delicious certified organic vegetables, PYO organic strawberries,100 varieties of tomatoes, flower andveggie plants, and more. Our farmstore carries local blueberries, sweetcorn, milk, bread, cheese and more.Weekly CSA farm shares are availableyear-round for pickup in Granby,Northampton, Montague, Springfield,Worcester, and Boston. Shares

include free PYO at the farm! Visit our website to find fun events.

Sapowsky Farms434 East State Street (Route 202),Granby • 413-467-7952A family farm since 1947, we grow asparagus, bedding plants, pre-pickedand PYO strawberries, sweet corn,tomatoes, squash, and a variety ofsmall crops and fall crops, includingunusual gourds and fancy pumpkins.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.

GRANVILLEGran-Val Farm/Scoop, LLC233 Granby Road, Granville413-357-0164 • granvalscoop.comSince 1991, we’ve been making ice creamon our family’s century farm. The scoopshop serves up our homemade ice creamin cones, sundaes, custom cakes, andmore! Come visit and feed farm animals,and shop for local products includingour own beef, pork, and eggs. Haveyour event with us or schedule a tour.Like us on Facebook or check out ourwebsite for information on our funfamily events. Seasonal.

Maple Corner Farm794 Beech Hill Road, Granville413-357-8829 • maplecornerfarm.comMaple sugarhouse, pancake restaurant,and museum of old sugaring itemsopen from mid-February to mid-April.Maple syrup, maple products, jams,and jellies are available year-round atthe house. Hay sold from the field andPYO highbush cultivated blueberriesfrom June to September. Cross-countryskiing in winter.

Mountain Orchard, LLC668 Main Road, Granville413-357-8877 • 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 the foothills of the Berkshires and enjoythat crisp mountain flavor. A familyfarm since 1919.

Nestrovich Orchard561 Main Road, Granville413-357-8520 nestrovichfarm.wixsite.com/nesorchWe are a small third-generation family farm established in 1914. We grow peaches, nectarines, and 14 varieties of apples.We are located in the historic district ofbucolic Granville on Route 57, a quartermile up from the town green. The southeastexposure produces premium fruit and



the land majestically overlooks the villageand the surrounding hills capturingspectacular sunrises and sunsets.

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

GREENFIELDJust Roots and the GreenfieldCommunity 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 thework of the Greenfield Community Farm,where we manage a community gardenwith more than 50 plots, provide a rangeof educational programming, and growfood for our whole community.

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

Rainbow Harvest Farm178 Conway Street, GreenfieldFarm location: Adams Road413-271-2772 • rainbowharvestfarms.comWe sell vegetable, fruit, and herb plants,along with vegetables, herbs, mushrooms,fruit, and seasoning salts and blendsmade with chiles, garlic, and herbs grownon our farm. All produce is ecologicallygrown, using sustainable practices withno pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Findus year-round at the Greenfield andForest Park farmers’ markets or contactDavid for wholesale availability.

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Tanstaafl Farm389 Adams Road, Greenfield413-773-5232 • tanstaaflfarm.comOur 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 on Country

Club Road in Greenfield. We supplynaturally-grown hay and wholesalefruits and vegetables. We also have avariety of lilac blooms for sale eachspring—retail and wholesale. PeterKuzmeskus, proprietor. Seasonal hours by appointment.

HADLEYAstarte Farm123 West Street, Hadley413-584-5552 • astartefarm.comWe produce certified organic local foodwith superior taste, increased shelf life,and peak nutritional value. Our specialtiesinclude tomatoes above and beyondthe standard reds, unique lettuces, more

than 10 varieties of heirloom garlic, abroad selection of cucumber types, beansof all colors and shapes, fresh-pickedaromatic basil, and tasty spinach. Newwholesale account inquiries are welcome.

Barstow’s Longview Farm14 Barstow Lane, Hadley413-586-5584barstowslongviewfarm.comOur motto is: Looking forward since 1806. Longview is home to 550 dairy cattle. Weare Agri-Mark Cabot Co-op member-owners, and farm 400 acres of land. Wehave a methane digester that uses cow manure and organic food waste to produce electricity and we milk our herd usingfive robotic milkers. Stop in to Barstow’sDairy Store and Bakery for breakfast,lunch, and local flavors year-round.

Carr’s Ciderhouse295 River Road, Hadley413-345-2133 • carrsciderhouse.comfacebook.com/carrsciderhouseWe are a family-run operation committedto creating handmade and small batchnatural hard ciders and traditionalcider products: cider syrup, apple cidervinegar, switchel syrup, and more! Ourorchard is pesticide- and herbicide-free.We plan on opening our barn for salesone day a week this season; check ourFacebook page for updates and hours.

Cook Farm & Flayvors of Cook Farm129 South Maple Street, Hadley413-584-2224 • flayvors.comWe sell our own fresh raw milk and the verybest homemade ice cream, homemadesoups, and mac & cheese. Open year-round, call to check seasonal hours andproducts. Cook Farm has some of thebest dairy cattle breeding stock in theworld. In 2009, we celebrated 100 yearsin farming. Flayvors has been scoopingup amazing ice cream since 1998. Welook forward to your visit.

Devine Farms, Inc.26 Knightly Road, Hadley413-549-4431Offering bulk compost and cow manure. Local delivery available. Call Mondays for details.



Five College Farms319 River Drive, Hadley413-548-3959 • fivecollegefarms.comFive College Farms grows fresh, organic,heirloom tomatoes in our year-round,efficient, and innovative greenhouses. Ourproduce is available at local institutions,retail stores, and exclusively at Pulse Caféin Hadley. For more information,please visit our website.

Four Rex Farm, Inc.110 West Street, Hadley413-584-5982Four Rex Farm is a 200-acre diversifiedwholesale/retail vegetable operation. Westart off the season with various annualand perennial flowers and vegetableplants. Our main season crops includesweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, seedlesswatermelon, and cantaloupes, as well assummer and winter squash. Our farm isIPM certified and uses sustainable practicesto ensure the best products available.

Fungi Ally311 River Drive, Hadley978-844-1811 • fungially.comWe offer a variety of gourmet mushrooms,fresh and dried, year-round. You can findour 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.

Kielbasa Orchards290 Bay Road, Hadley413-455-6687 • kielbasaorchards.comWe are a family-run pick-your-ownapple orchard in the Valley near AtkinsFarms on Bay Road. Our u-pick policyis very relaxed, allowing our visitorsfreedom and privacy to truly enjoy ourquiet little orchard at the base of theMount Holyoke Range.

Kushi Farm & the North HadleyChili Pepper Company, LLC196 River Drive, Hadley413-387-7959 • kushifarm.comKushi Farm and the North Hadley Chili


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Pepper Company, LLC are complementarybusinesses that focus on providing qualitycrops and agricultural services. Formedin honor of the original Kushi Farm, weoffer wholesale products including peppers(hot and bell) and hot pepper jelly. Theoperation also supports agricultural education and research.

Lakeside PYO Strawberries403 River Drive, Hadley413-237-2615Eight varieties of tasty strawberries areavailable for PYO or pre-picked for yourconvenience. Jams and jellies made withlocal fruit are also available.

Mapleline Farm73 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 or returnable glass bottles. Our milkcan be purchased in many local grocerystores, visit our website for a completelist. Wholesale available. All naturaland rBST free!

Mill Valley Milk Company102 Mill Valley Road, Hadley413-588-4881 • millvalleymilk.comVisit our farm store for the best in localfood: fresh raw milk, ice cream, butter,local eggs, artisan cheese, local produce,prime farm-raised Angus beef, pork, andmuch more. Visit our Maple Valley IceCream scoop shop, opening Memorial Dayat 229 Russell Street (Route 9) in Hadley!

Mount Warner Vineyards, LLC85 Mount Warner Road, Hadley413-588-1329 • 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


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match; and Raspberry Rhapsody, ayummy port-style dessert wine that isfantastic with dark chocolate.

Next Barn Over Farm15 Lawrence Plain Road, Hadley413-461-8444 • nextbarnover.comOrganic mixed vegetable CSA. Farmshares are available for 2017. Membersvisit the farm weekly from June throughOctober to choose from an abundantvariety of vegetables, herbs, flowers,and fruit. We aspire to grow tasty,healthy, and affordable food, provide a vibrant community gathering place,and keep justice and sustainability atthe heart of our farm. We accept SNAP.

North Hadley Sugar Shack181 River Drive, Hadley413-585-8820northhadleysugarshack.comEnjoy our Sugarin’ Breakfast daily frommid-February to mid-April. Come seehow we make maple syrup, grab a mapletreat, or get supplies to make your own.We serve hard ice cream and our ownmaple soft serve from May–October, andhost lots of fun, family-friendly, and educational events all summer long. Openyear-round; local seasonal produce andflowers available throughout the year.

Pioneer Valley NE Growers CoopHadley • 413-695-4642buylocalfood.org/directory/listing/PVNEGCWe are a cooperative of farmworkers,residents, and established farmers collaborating to raise quality produceand growing products that reflect thediversity of our community. We offerfavorites such as callaloo, Jamaicanpumpkins, heirloom tomatoes, and moreat farmers’ markets across the Valley. Wepartner with local farms to grow and sellorganic herbs and vegetables. Visit ourwebsite to see where you can find us!

River Bend Farm21 North Lane, Hadley • 413-695-6015A third-generation family farm locatedalong the Connecticut River, we specialize

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in world renowned Hadley asparagus,cut flowers, and an assortment of vegetables. Find our products at theSpringfield Forest Park Farmers’ Market and at our farm stand at 21 North Lane in Hadley.

Rooted Flower Farm78 Lawrence Plain Road, [email protected] are a small cut flower farm that specializes in growing uncommon, uniquevarieties. Using organic and sustainable

practices, we carefully cultivate some of thefinest blooms. Our fresh cuts are offeredto flower lovers, brides, designers, andspecialty stores throughout the Valley. Registration for our 2017 CSA is open. Does your wedding need local blooms? Considerus! Visit our website to view offerings.

Stone Soup Farm81 Rocky Hill Road, Hadley413-687-4341 • stonesoupfarmcoop.comStone Soup Farm is a 20-acre diversifiedveggie and egg farm. We offer a summerCSA (June–November) and a winter CSA(November–April), as well as sell wholesaleto local restaurants and grocery stores.

Twenty Acre Farmand 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, Hadley413-387-7140From December to March, WinterMoon offers premium quality organiccarrots, beets, parsnips, turnips, andradishes. The farm’s storage facility requires minimal electricity and uses no refrigerant. Produce is available atwinter farmers’ markets as well as RiverValley Co-op, Green Fields Market, Cornucopia, and Whole Foods Market.

HAMPDEND & R Farm146 Thresher Road, Hampden413-636-9681We produce chickens, eggs, turkeys,jams, salsa, pickles, vegetables, andfruit in season, and baked goods toorder. Visit us at our farm stand, open

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365 days of the year, and at farmers’markets. We raise our own fresh produce,chickens, and turkeys with no hormonesbecause we want to know what we areeating, and we want everyone to enjoyour meats and veggies too! Farm sharesnow available. Find us on Facebook.

Ferrindino’s Sugarhouse284 Glendale Road, Hampden413-519-7101ferrindinossugarhouse.cominfo@ferrindinossugarhouse.comFerrindino’s Sugarhouse strives to change the way you look at your ingredients. Produced using rigorous sanitary standards and stateof-the-art processing techniques, our 100%pure maple syrup is the finest available.Products are available at our sugarhousein Hampden or from our website. Fortours, please call ahead to schedule.

HARDWICKRobinson Farm42 Jackson Road, Hardwick413-477-6988 • robinsonfarm.orgOrganic 100% grass-fed dairy offeringraw milk, artisan cheese, eggs, seasonalveggies, and more in our farm shopopen year-round, daily from 7am–6pm.Wholesale and retail cheese.

Stillman Quality Meats, LLC3674 Greenwich Road, Hardwick413-477-0345 • stillmanqualitymeats.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 traditionalpickup to a flexible custom order delivery option.

HATFIELDBardwell Farm49 Main Street, Hatfield413-588-7341 • [email protected] support locally grown produce and


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sustainable agriculture. We are a retailand wholesale farm supplying localrestaurants and stores. We grow a varietyof different vegetables; open from springto fall. Call for orders, questions; everyoneis always welcome!

Chestnut Mountain Tree Farm126 Mountain Road, Hatfield413-687-1806chestnutmountaintreefarm.comChoose and cut your own or select pre-cut Christmas trees. We also offerwreaths and maple syrup. Join us for a

hayride on Saturdays and Sundays tofind your tree and enjoy hot cider. OpenWednesday–Sunday 9am–4pm; November24–December 24. Dedicated to the sustainable production of forest andagricultural products. Hay also available.

Pop’s 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 in fall 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, intellectually, and economically challengedindividuals to find meaningful activitythrough work in agriculture-related fields.Specializing in eggs and mushrooms(wholesale), CSA veggie shares, porkproducts, and more. Prospect MeadowFarm products are available at an on-sitefarm stand. The farm is open year-round,Monday–Friday 8am–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.

Wild Rose Farm458 Main Street, Hatfield239-218-2295 • thewildrosefarm.comA small, diverse flower farm providingfresh cut blooms May–October, and driedflowers, terrariums, wreaths, and othercrafts through December. Find ourflowers at local co-ops, florists, and atthe Northampton Tuesday Market andGreenfield Farmers’ Market on Saturdays.


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Flowers by the bucket and floral designfor events are also available in season.

HAWLEYHeadwater 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, andyeast to ferment the cider. The cider iscrisp, dry, and refreshing, as well asgluten-free and vegan-friendly. I slow-ferment all winter long, bottle in spring,and I never 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 throughfall; in the winter they eat organic haycut from our pastures. Our farm shopis open daily year-round 7am–9pm.Visit our website to find stores thatcarry our yogurt.

HAYDENVILLEValley View Farm16 Walpole Road, Haydenville917-592-4999 • valleyviewfarm.infoChemical-free, horse-powered marketgarden offering seasonal vegetables, greens,herbs, flowers, apples, peaches, andmaple syrup. Pick your own blueberriesand pumpkins in season. In the quaintvillage of Haydenville, our historic barnsare available for farm-to-weddings andevents. Our hand built “Stone CiderHouse” is a must visit!

HEATHThe Benson Place182 Flagg Hill Road, Heath413-337-5340 • bensonplace.orgCertified organic lowbush (wild) blueberriesavailable beginning late July. Visit our

website on or soon after July 1 to orderyour pre-picked fruit or to schedule aweekday pick-your-own visit. Weekendsare open for unscheduled PYO with a9am–2pm arrival time. Visit year-roundto walk our scenic Franklin Land Trust-designated trail.

Burnt Hill Farm118 Flagg Hill Road, Heath413-337-4454Wild lowbush blueberries are available in pre-picked 10- and 20-pound boxes. Orders maybe placed beginning July 1. Harvest is lateJuly through mid-August. Please place yourorder early to ensure availability.


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Freeman Farm283 Number 9 Road, Heath413-522-5565 • [email protected] raise grass-fed, free-range cattle.Through our custom grazing program,you own a beefer and we graze it foryou through the spring, summer, andearly fall. In the fall, fill your freezerwith your own beef. If a whole animal istoo much, organize a “cowshare” withothers. Pasture-raised pork with nohormones or antibiotics is sold usingthe same process. Call/email for details.Maple syrup and hay available.

HOLYOKENuestras Raíces, Inc.24 Jones Ferry Road, Holyoke413-531-2767 • nuestras-raices.orgNuestras Raíces Farm offers Hispanicspecialty crops, as well as educationaltours and programs, event space rental,summer and winter CSA shares, plantsales, and an on-site farm store andfarmers’ market. Find us on Facebook!

HUNTINGTONGray Dog’s Farm35 Church Road, Huntington413-210-3739 • graydogsfarm.comWe are a meat CSA offering monthlyshares of chicken, pork, beef, goat, and

lamb. Our animals are naturally raised onpasture without grain. We run year-roundwith rolling enrollment so you can startat any time. We also offer whole and halfanimals, primals, and individual cuts ofall animals. Visit our website for details.

LEEHigh Lawn Farm535 Summer Street, Lee413-243-0672 • highlawnfarm.comWe produce and deliver pure Jersey milk(A2 Milk) to stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and students in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.Our milk naturally contains 20% morecalcium and 17% more protein than otherbrands. No artificial growth hormonesor pesticides are used on our all-naturalfarm: best quality, best taste, naturally.

LEEDSBorawski Farm170 Audubon Road, [email protected] breed and raise Suffolk sheep toprovide customers with humanelyraised, hormone-free, USDA-processedlamb that is sold by the half or whole.Lamb is available for Easter, in July, andin September. Pre-ordering is required

and processed to your specifications.Due to our unique feeding program our lamb is high in omega-3 fatty acid.Straw also available in small squarebales. Call today to place your order.

LEVERETTEIEIO Farm197 North Leverett Road, Leverett413-461-0515 • eieiograssfedfarm.comOur 35 pastoral acres are home tohappy animals in a natural rotationalgrazing practice: 100% grass/forage-fedbeef, 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. New farmstand opening June 1! Check websitefor hours.

LEYDENBergeron Sugar House498 Brattleboro Road, Leyden413-527-6131Sugaring is a long-time tradition for theBergeron 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,and Atlas Farm. Retail and wholesale.

Bree-Z-Knoll Farm160 North County Road, Leyden413-774-3757Our pure maple syrup is available year-round in all sizes. Syrup can be purchasedat the farm or at the Greenfield FarmersCooperative Exchange at 267 High Street.Please call ahead for farm pickup. Ourfarm is a proud member of Our FamilyFarms milk cooperative. Buy our milk ata 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.

Frizzell Hill Farm170 Frizzell Hill Road, Leyden413-773-9294 • frizzellhillfarm.comHappy goats are healthy goats. Goatsprefer to browse, and the landscape hereat the farm couldn’t be better suited for goat farming. It consists of rocky,mountainous terrain where ideal foragegrows abundantly. Our goats are handledand inspected daily; as a result they areextremely tame and calm, which in turnproduces a better product! We sell Boergoat meat to restaurants and can provideUSDA-inspected cuts upon request.

Leyden Glen Lamb31 Glen Road, Leyden413-774-6514 • leydenglenlamb.comOur farm raises grass-fed lamb on therolling hills of Leyden and Bernardston. Wehave been raising sheep for 30 years andpractice intensive grazing of our pastures.All lamb is antibiotic- and hormone-free. Products include frozen ground lamb, lamb stew meat, sausage, and all traditional cutsincluding legs, chops, and more. Self-servefarm stand open during daylight hours.

Songline Enterprises, LLC350 East Hill Road, Leyden413-772-0700 • allaboutemu.comSongline Enterprises, LLC is the next phaseof Songline Emu Farm. We continue tofarm emu on a smaller scale while wefocus our attention on the formulationand marketing of emu oil products produced by us and a select group ofNew England farmers who follow thesame humane and natural farmingpractices that we have for more than 20 years. Visit our website to learnwhere you can purchase/order ourproduct or request a catalog.


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Sweet Morning Farm910 Greenfield Road, Leyden413-773-8325sweet-morning-farm.blogspot.comAt Sweet Morning Farm we raise a widevariety of vegetables, fruits, flowers, poultry,and pork. Most of what we grow is soldvia CSA shares. We also sell eggs andvegetables year-round at the farm. Sign upfor the “News and Extras” list to receiveupdates. We use organic methods andfocus on growing heirloom varieties andheritage breeds. Our poultry and porkare raised on organic feed and pasture.

LUDLOWRandall’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.

MIDDLEFIELDBlue Heaven Blueberry and Raspberry Farm246 Skyline Trail, Middlefield413-623-8846We offer PYO raspberries beginningafter July 4 and blueberries starting August 1. We are open Tuesday–Sunday9am–4pm. Call ahead to confirm hours. Closed Mondays.

Left Field Farm20 Root Road, Middlefield413-623-5137 • leftfieldfarm.netCome choose from hundreds of carefullyselected varieties of heirloom and hybridannuals, herb, and vegetable plants seed-grown in our certified organic greenhouses.We select ornamental varieties for theirplant vigor, flower form, fragrance, andcolor, and we choose herb and vegetablevarieties for their flavor and garden

performance. Visit our website forhours and directions.

MILLERS FALLSSugarbush Farm47 Davis Road, Millers Falls978-544-7178A family-run farm in Wendell, owned byWilliam Facey since 1967. We offer thefinest maple syrup produced from ourown sugarbush. Our maple syrup canbe bought at the farm, at DiemandFarm, and at the Wendell CountryStore. We also offer hay and lumber.Our round bales are 4 x 4, and squarebales can be picked up from the field.Lumber is locally harvested and sawnon our sawmill. For farm purchases,please call ahead.

Waidlich Farm156 East Mineral Road, Millers Falls413-522-2334Here at Waidlich Farm, we produceand sell hay (most suitable for horses),sweet corn (wholesale and retail),maple syrup, lumber, and ChristmasTrees. We have been a small familyfarm since 1920.

MONSONEcho Hill Orchards & Winery101 Wilbraham Road, Monson413-267-3303 • echohillorchards.comPYO apples and pumpkins. Tractor rideson Saturdays and Sundays. School fieldtrips for pre-booked groups grades K–4on weekdays. Farm stand, gift shop andwinery featuring our own wines, candles,cider donuts, and many rooms of countrystyle gifts. Open daily in September andOctober. Seasonal hours in Novemberand December.

Skalbite Family Farms300 Cedar Swamp Road, Monson413-237-4848facebook.com/SkalbiteFamilyFarmsWe are a small family farm nestled in therolling hills of Monson. We offer grass-fedBelted Galloway beef, pasture-raised pork,chicken, and eggs. We offer our products “by the cut” off the farm as well as wholesale.

A monthly meat share is also availableas is firewood, hay, and manure.

MONTAGUEBrook’s Bend Farm119 Old Sunderland Road, Montague413-367-2281 • brooksbendfarm.comBrook’s Bend produces high quality lamband Shetland woolen yarns, rugs, andblankets from a flock raised on organic,remineralized pasture. With a missionto encourage on-farm enterprises thatdeepen community resilience, we sharethe land with Sage Farm, Wolf TreePrograms, Full Moon Girls, andClearpath Herbals.

Full Kettle Farm66 Sunderland Road, Montague617-842-6931 • fullkettle.comFull Kettle Farm is a one-acre herb farmlocated in the heart of the Pioneer Valley.We grow a wide variety of medicinal herbsfor fresh market, value-added herbalproducts, and an assortment of dried teas.Full Kettle practices a mix of permacultureand traditional row cropping, and ourherbs are grown and harvested by handfor highest quality.

Red Fire North Farm Stand & Rustic Bakery485 Federal Street (Rt. 63), Montague413-467-7645 • redfirefarm.comRed Fire Farm organic produce, berries,sweet corn, breads, cookies, pastries,granolas (made with whole organic grainsand local sweeteners). Local dairy, cheeses,pickles, maple syrup, bulk oils, coffee,tea, and much more. “Only food that’sfit to eat.” Open 8am–7pm, seven daysa week, year-round in Montague Center.Store 10% discount memberships available;see our website for details.

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 is



available at Sutter Meats, Atlas FarmStore, and the Greenfield Farmers’ Market. We also offer horse-poweredlogging services. We are a licensed timberharvester and available for contractwith foresters and landowners.

MONTGOMERYStony Creek Farm13 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 available. Open year-roundMonday–Saturday 8am–9pm. Comeand enjoy!

NEW BRAINTREEWalker Farm at Whortleberry Hill1290 West Brookfield Road, New Braintree • 508-317-2790 walkergrassfed.com“A cut above the rest.” Certified 100%grass-fed beef. Healthy, local, humane. Animal Welfare Approved, non-GMO grass pastures and hay; no hormones, antibiotics, or dangerous fertilizers. Beef born andraised on our farm, no-stress environment,the height of flavor. We are the onlyproducer in New England that is bothAnimal Welfare Approved and certified100% grass-fed. Arrange a visit: an informed consumer is our best customer.

NEW SALEMNew Salem Preserves67 South Main Street, New Salem978-544-3437 • newsalempreserves.comLow spray McIntosh and heirloom apples,cider, cider syrup, cider jelly, apple cidervinegar, apple cider caramels, applesauce,and apple butter. We offer crabapplejuice, crabapple jelly, and crabapplebutter. Our strawberry and raspberrypreserves are sun-cooked. Cider donutsand hot mulled cider available daily. OpenSeptember 23 to Thanksgiving eve. Visitus and at the farm for CiderDays November 4–5.

NORTH HATFIELDMalinowski Farms280 West Street, North Hatfield413-247-9441Uncertain times you say? Try being aMalinowski Farm pumpkin. Will thefamily dog lift its leg on me? Will my buttfreeze to the front step in December? Will Ibe squirrel buffet? Pre-Halloween pie?Road kill? Scarred? Burnt? Abducted? TheValley’s best pumpkins and certainly always an affordable treat. Chances are, our pumpkins are spoiled beyond belief withlove, affection, adoration—you get the idea.

Wilkes Farm289 West Street, North Hatfield413-695-6171Wilkes Farm is a 30-acre vegetable andfresh cut flower farm. We specialize inwholesale and retail tomatoes.

NORTHAMPTONAbundance Farm253 Prospect Street, Northampton413-584-3593 x203 • abundancefarm.orgAbundance Farm is a Jewish food justicefarm, outdoor classroom, and communitybuilding space. We are an innovativecollaboration at Congregation B’nai Israel,with the Northampton Survival Centerand Lander-Grinspoon Academy. Everything we grow is free to people inneed. The Farm is an urban oasis where

people of all backgrounds are drawn fornourishment, community, and celebration.

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.

Wakulima CooperativeHunts Road, Northampton413-306-1446facebook.com/wakulimacooperativeWe are a cooperative of African farmersin Northampton. We feed our families,communities, and sell crops indigenous toAfrica. Contact us or come to one of ourmarkets for shell beans, dry beans, callaloo/mchicha, roasting corn, jilo, and othercrops that are hard to find in the Valley.

NORTHFIELDBalky 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.

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Four Star Farms, Inc.496 Pine Meadow Road, Northfield413-498-2968 • fourstarfarms.comA sustainably operated family farm producing a variety of grains, freshlymilled flour, hops, and turf. We takepride in the level of quality we passalong to you, offering only crops thatwe have grown and prepared to orderat the farm. Our grains, flours, andhops are available year-round; turfavailable seasonally. Monday–Friday8am–4pm; please call ahead as we donot have a storefront.

Northwoods Forest Products675 Gulf Road, Northfield413-498-5335 facebook.com/NorthwoodsFPA family-owned sawmill and loggingoperation nestled in the hills of Northfield.We offer retail and wholesale nativelocal bandsawn lumber, custom milling,lumber planning, firewood, slabwood,sawdust, and shavings. NorthwoodsForest Products also performs timberharvesting for private landowners andon public lands. Open year-round. Call orstop in and please like us on Facebook.

Rock Ridge Farm2 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, and straw.Christmas trees, wreaths, and roping.Season runs April–December. Wholesaleaccounts welcome; gift certificatesavailable year-round.

Severance’s Maple Products48 Pierson Road, Northfield413-498-2032We are a family business located inbeautiful Northfield. Our sugarhouse isopen to the public during Maple Weekendin March and on a call ahead basis tovisit during boiling times. We sell ourmaple syrup to local restaurants andstores. During summer and fall weekends

we attend craft and agricultural fairs tooffer customers some of the best tastingmaple products in the world, producedright here.

Trillium Farm82 Gulf Road, Northfield413-498-2065We grow vegetables and cut flowers onour farm. Visit our farm stand fromMay to early October.

ORANGEJohnson’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. Call ahead to see ifwe are boiling. We offer breakfast,lunch, and dinner with great maple dinner options. We also make our ownmaple cream and maple candy. OpenTuesday–Sunday; see website for details.

The Little White Goat Dairy at Heritage Fields Farm309 Gidney Road, Orange978-790-1240 • littlewhitegoatdairy.comWe manage our pastures to create delicious, nutrient-dense dairy andmeat. Our store is open seven days8am–7pm, stocked with raw goat milk,yogurt, kefir, labne, chèvre, and fetamade seasonally (mid-March to late-December) in our solar-powered dairy.The freezers are stocked year-round withpastured chevon (goat), pork, and nitrate-free bacon. Tours and workshops offered,see our website and Facebook page.

O’Brien Farm505 Holtshire Road, Orange978-544-1195O’Brien Farm is a small dairy farm builton a hill in Orange in 1989. We milkaround 40 cows, mostly Holsteins, witha few Jerseys, Ayrshires, Brown Swiss,Short Horns, and a Lineback thrown infor good measure. We sell composted

cow manure in bags or by the yard,which can be picked up seven days aweek from noon to 2:30pm. Delivery isavailable. We also sell eggs, vegetables,and vegetable starts at our stand.

Seeds of Solidarity Farm165 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange978-544-7564 • seedsofsolidarity.orgSolar-powered farm that features no-till-methods. Visit our self-serve farm standfor greens, produce, and hand-craftedcedar meditation benches; open April–November. Visit our website for directions,dates for tours and workshops, andlearn about our “Grow Food Everywhere”education programs. Buy our famousculinary and seed garlic and more atthe North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival, September 23–24.

PETERSHAMSweetwater Farm95 Maple Lane, Petersham413-813-5746 • sweetwaterfarm.comOur family farm produces organic andsustainably grown beef, chicken, pork,eggs, and vegetables on 90 acres of


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conserved farmland in the picturesquetown of Petersham. All our livestock arepasture-raised and our beef is 100%grass-fed. Join our 20-week CSA, visitus at the Petersham Farmers’ Market,and look for our products at localstores and restaurants.

PLAINFIELDManda 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 Approvedfarm and slaughter. Farm opens for visits, educational opportunities, and toursof surrounding historic area includingFranklin Land Trust property. Call ahead.

RUSSELLCream of the Crop Farm601 Blandford Road, [email protected] farm store is open daily 7am–7pmexcept Sundays, on the honor system. Wesell raw milk from our 30 Jerseys, as well ascheese, butter, and yogurt made in ouron-farm creamery. Other products includegrass-fed beef, pastured pork, pasture-raisedturkey, veal, lamb, eggs from chickens onpasture, ice cream, maple syrup, honey, andmore. Contact us to schedule a farm tour!

Moss Hill Farm222 Upper Moss Hill Road, Russell413-862-3815We are a family-owned farm, growing thefreshest chemical-free garden produce andChristmas trees on 350 hilltop acres withscenic views, woodland paths, and waterfalls.Stop by to select and pick your own!

SHEFFIELDHowden Farm, LLC303 Rannapo Road, Sheffield413-229-8481 • howdenfarm.comA 250-acre farm that raises 30 acres of

sweet corn known locally as “sweet cornat its best.” It is also home of Howdenpumpkins, three varieties of which havebeen developed here. We have a fall festival with u-pick pumpkins. It has beensaid that my father, John A. Howden,did for the pumpkin industry whatHenry Ford did for the car industry.Contact us to purchase Howden XXX®

pumpkin seeds direct from the source!

SHELBURNEApex Orchards225 Peckville Road, Shelburne413-625-2744 • apexorchards.comSince 1828 we have been providing theValley with the finest farm products. Wehave a great selection of apples, peaches,nectarines, apricots, plums, pluots, pears,Asian pears, table grapes, quince, and kiwi,as well as cider vinegar and honey. Ourfarm offers PYO apples in the fall withone of the best views in the state. OpenAugust–April 9am–5pm daily. Come seeour newly built farm store, open in July!

Barberic Farm383 Cooper Lane, Shelburne413-625-8203Barberic Farm specializes in deliciousfrozen lamb, frozen meat pies, preserves(jam, jelly, marmalade, pickles), popcorn,hops, eggs, wool, sheepskins, hats, leatherwork, and hand-forged items. All areavailable at the Shelburne Falls, Ashfield,Greenfield Winter, and NorthamptonWinter farmers’ markets. Only by specialappointment 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.

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Graves-Glen Farm104 Wilson Graves Road, [email protected] 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 GillFarmers’ Market, and at Apex Orchardsin Shelburne. Call us for tours.

Hager’s Farm Market1232 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne413-625-6323 • hagersfarmmarket.comA fifth generation farm family, we growvegetables, herbs, sweet corn, pumpkins,squash, apples and peaches. Our grass-fedbeef and pork is raised on our pasturesand our pure maple syrup is producedfrom our 12,000 taps. You can find allthese products at our market alongwith homemade bread, pies, baked

goods, and local products. PYO applesin the fall. Stop in for breakfast orlunch. Open daily year-round.

Kenburn Orchards1394 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne413-625-6116 • kenburnorchards.comKenburn Orchards is a 165-acre farmgrowing choose-and-cut Christmas treesand pick-your-own blueberries, andraspberries. Situated on the historicMohawk Trail with fields and trails with splendid views, abundant birds, and wildlife. Non-smoking; open year-round. Bed andbreakfast available for prior guests only.

Pioneer Valley Popcorn1232 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne413-625-6323pioneervalleypop@gmail.comhagersfarmmarket.comPioneer Valley Popcorn, the white low-hullnon-GMO popcorn everyone loves,continues to thrive. Grown on our fieldsin Colrain, our popcorn is available for

wholesale and retail markets in onepound glass or plastic jars as well as inbulk. We also offer popping cobs andmaple popcorn too.

Shinglebrook Farm69 Taylor Road, Shelburne413-625-9967 • shinglebrookfarm.comAt Shinglebrook Farm we raise Boergoats, Berkshire and Large Black pigs,and Standard Bronze heritage turkeys.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.comCome see our beautiful new farmstore/farm museum/tasting room!Enjoy the view with a drink of hardcider and snacks. Grass-fed beef, maple,cider syrup, and more. Please check ourwebsite or call ahead for hours.

SHUTESBURYDJ’s Farm Fresh Produce224 Leverett Road, Shutesbury413-259-1317Our micro-farm offers fresh, attractive,vine-ripened, local fruits and vegetablesgrown in a healthy and positive way. Thefarm stand is open daily June–Novemberoffering a seasonal variety of fresh greens,salad, baby bok choy, cilantro, parsley,salad turnips, tomatoes, melons, summersquash, spinach, peaches, blueberries,raspberries, and hardy kiwi. Our productsare available at the Leverett Village Co-op.

SOUTH DEERFIELDAtlas Farm218 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield413-397-3587 • atlasfarm.comWe grow high quality, certified organicvegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit forwholesale, farmers’ markets, and ourown retail 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 stocked with



local meat, cheese, grain, and morefrom the region’s best farms and foodartisans. Open daily 8am–7pm.

Mycoterra Farm75 Stillwater Road, South Deerfield413-320-9789 • mycoterrafarm.comWe produce gourmet and exotic mushrooms year-round, including: shiitake, oyster, lion’s mane, enokitake,nameko, reishi, maitake, and turkey tail.We also offer growing products for thehome grower. An expansive variety ofmushroom skincare products and giftitems are also available. Our mushroomclub card offers the same discount asour CSA with flexible redemption at ournew retail store and farmers’ markets.

Roaming Farm, LLC80 South Mill River Road,South Deerfield • 413-665-6634roamingfarm.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, homeof the flavor experts! We specialize incooking with herbs, flowers, and vegetablesto help others learn how to enjoy anduse the delicious flavors of our local Pioneer Valley farms and gardens. Wehave presented a variety of culinaryherbal topics at conferences, events,and meetings in New England and arehappy to create a program for yourclub or organization.

Warm Colors Apiary2 South Mill River Road, South Deerfield • 413-665-4513warmcolorsapiary.comWarm Colors produces and sells Massachusetts honey and beeswax


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candles using only non-chemical methods.Join us for our Annual Honey Festivalon September 16. Free admission for afamily-friendly day of food, education,and celebration of the honeybee. Visitour website for details.

SOUTH HADLEYMcCray’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. Insidethe creamery you can enjoy lunch andhomemade ice cream. Visit in the fallfor our haunted and pumpkin hayridesas well as Truckfest. Find our milk inlocal stores.

SOUTHAMPTONBashista Orchards160 East Street, Southampton413-527-9091 • gotcider.netA family farm since 1926, we grow morethan 40 varieties of apples, pears, peaches,and plums. We make a fine apple cider

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 year-round 8am–6pm daily.

Birdhaven Blueberry Farm55 Gunn Road, Southampton413-247-6415 • birdhavenblueberry.infoAs the new owners/operators of BirdhavenBlueberry Farm, my family and I are excited to continue the PYO traditionthat the original owners, John and SilviaPipiras, started more than 30 years ago.Our family welcomes everyone to comevisit and pick blueberries, raspberries,black currants, and Asian pears for the2017 season. Please check our Facebookpage for updates about what is in season.

The Bitty Red Barn160 Valley Road, Southampton413-203-5299facebook.com/thebittyredbarnA husband and wife farming effort dedicated to providing consumers with fresh, locally grown and harvestedfruits and vegetables, select herbs, and organically produced eggs using sustainableand ethical agricultural methods. OpenMay–October. Availability of someproducts may be limited. Please call in

advance. Customized gift baskets andgift certificates also available.

Roundhill OrchardsOne Douglas Road, Southampton413-562-4985A Century Family Farm, raising small fruits(strawberries, blueberries, summer/fallraspberries, and black raspberries). Wealso raise 25 varieties of apples, peaches,and plums. We have honey from our bees,chicken and goose eggs, and flowers inseason. PYO is available for apples andberries. Well-behaved children andleashed dogs are always welcome.School and group tours encouraged;please arrange in advance.

White House Farm40 Miller Avenue, Southampton413-527-8107 • whitehousefarmma.comA fourth-generation family farm specializing in plants, garlic, marketbouquets, and wedding flowers. A widerange of perennials, herbs, annuals, vines,vegetable starts, and hangers are available.We design unique arrangements withquality, farm fresh flowers for weddingsand occasions, made to order. Farmstand open May–June. Find us at theWednesday Florence and SaturdayNorthampton farmers’ markets.

SOUTHWICKBlossoming Acres249 College Highway, Southwick413-569-3663Blossoming Acres grows a full line ofvegetables, bedding plants, and cutflowers. Our farm stand, in a beautifulold post and beam barn, is open dailyJanuary 23–December 24. Our bakeryspecializes in pies and breads. FromMay to October we are also at farmers’markets in Pittsfield and Longmeadow.Find us on Facebook.

Calabrese Farms257 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick413-569-6417Early season: bedding plants, hangers,geraniums, and perennials. Summerseason: our own corn, strawberries,



Warm Colors Apiary, South Deerfield CISA photo

blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, melons,and much more. Fall: mums, ornamentals,pumpkins, cabbage, and squash. Visitour farm stand April–October. CSA sharesavailable mid-May to mid-October,sign-ups for the 2018 season begin inSeptember. Find us on Facebook.

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 pre-cut Christmastrees and our own wreaths, kissing balls,and holiday arrangements. Our countryprimitive barn offers unique items foryour decorating needs.

Flynn Farm49 Mort Vining Road, Southwick413-569-0420 • flynnfarm.orgOrganically run family farm establishedin 1982, producing hay and heirlooms.Licensed farmstead kitchen bakes artisanbreads, scones, pecan pie bars, andnaturally sweetened baked goods. Gluten-free options. Check out our website forordering and in-season availability.

Johnson Brook Farms, LLC292 College Highway, [email protected]/johnsonbrookfarmsA 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 garden lovers.We proudly offer our customers a greatselection of quality annuals, vegetable andherb plants, perennials, and ornamentalgrasses from late April through June.

From September to Halloween we offermums, pumpkins, a two-mile cornmaze, fall fun, and more. Cash orchecks (with ID) only, no credit/debitcards. Find us on Facebook.

Ray’s Family Farm723 College Highway, Southwick413-569-1876Owned and operated by the Brzoskafamily for more than 30 years. Knownfor beautiful flowers, hanging baskets,and planters, as well as fantastic produce,including the most luscious melons,tomatoes, sweet onions, peppers, cucumbers, pickles, squash, and muchmore. Our farm stand is open daily fromApril 1 through December 24. Hoursvary by season. Find us on Facebook.

SPRINGFIELDGardening the CommunityP.O. Box 90774, Springfield 01139413-693-5340 • gtcspringfield.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 organizefor a healthy and equitable local foodsystem. We sell at our Hancock Streetfarm stand and the Mason SquareFarmers’ Market, and run an affordableCSA program called GTC EATS! Wegrow community, youth leadership, and just food.

SUNDERLANDKitchen Garden Farm131 South Silver Lane, Sunderland413-387-5163kitchengardenfarm.comWe grow organic specialty vegetableswith the goal of providing the highestquality, best tasting, most beautifulproduce to our community. We sell tothe best restaurants and stores in thePioneer Valley, Boston, NYC, andaround New England. In September, wehost Chilifest, our annual farm festivalcelebrating all things spicy, includingour farm-fresh sriracha and salsa.

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Laurenitis Farm475 Amherst Road, Sunderland413-376-5053 • laurenitisfarm.comOur policy is to give gardeners a choiceand show people that gardening can beexciting. We offer more than 100 tomatovarieties and 50 pepper varieties, fromsweet to very hot! Come see our widevariety of perennials and annuals, andour growing selections of herbs, houseplants, and tropical and unique plantssuch as figs, pineapples, and bananas.Visit us on Facebook for the latest updates!

Little Brook Farm334 Russell Street, Sunderland413-665-3802 • littlebrookfarm.comOur small family farm practices sustainableagriculture. Sheep and border colliesare at the heart of the farm, but diversification is key to our philosophy.We offer lean, healthy, grass-fed lamb,pastured pork, free-range chicken andturkeys, duck and chicken eggs, fleece,yarn, roving, and blankets. We also

offer farm camps, workshops, herdingdemonstrations, and birthday parties.

Riverland Farm206 River Road, Sunderland413-687-5781 • riverlandfarm.comRiverland Farm is a family farm in Sunderland. On 38 acres we grow certifiedorganic fruits and vegetables. We focuson a variety of crops that change withthe seasons. We take pride in growinghigh quality vegetables with sustainablepractices. Visit our website to see a list ofplaces where you can buy our vegetables.

Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm Stand and Creamy320 River Road, Sunderland413-665-3830facebook.com/smiarowskifarmstandTeddy C. welcomes you to visit his farmstand. Retail and wholesale: farm-freshvegetables, fruit, cut flowers, annuals,hanging baskets, planters, and more.Mums, pumpkins, cabbage, wintersquash, and root vegetables available in

fall, with Christmas trees, local wreaths,and holiday décor in December. Thefarm stand serves soft-serve ice cream,frozen yogurt, and Polish food. Openearly May through December.

Thomas Farm64 Hadley Road, [email protected]/thomasfarmstandA 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 IceCream on Route 9 in Haydenville.

Warner Farm, LLC23 South Main Street, Sunderland413-665-8331 • warnerfarm.comWarner Farm is one of the longest runningfamily farms in New England and homeof Mike’s Maze, an eight-acre corn maze.You can enjoy our produce in many storesand restaurants in the Valley, at farmers’markets in Amherst and Winchester, orjoin our CSA. Mike’s Maze is open September–October, weekends from10am–5pm and for nighttime maze activities in late September–October,Friday and Saturday 7–11pm.

WARELetendre Farm350 Belchertown Road, Ware413-967-6875A third generation family farm on Route 9.We produce farm fresh brown eggs andhay that we sell at the farm. We also makepine shavings for bedding, which are soldat the farm in bulk or by the bag.

Popeye Hill Farm70 Coffey Hill Road, Ware413-222-1899facebook.com/popeyehillfarmWe offer meat from pastured Duroc pigs,grass-fed beef, rabbits, and free-range



C I S A ’ S M I S S I O N :

Strengthen farms, engage thecommunity, build the local foodeconomy.

• Everyone should have access to locally grown food.

• Prosperous and diverse local farms are essential to the economic and environmental health of our region.

• An engaged community is essential to the future of our local farms.

Every day, CISA works to:• Enable more people to access locally grown food.

• Provide the support and training farmers need to run thriving businesses.

• Inform & inspire our community to support vibrant farms and a local food economy.

• Seize new opportunities to grow the local food movement.

WE BELIEVE THAT

When you buy local,you support yourneighboring farms. Please go one step furtherand make a donation to support CISA’s workstrengthening the farms that grow our local food.

Farmers’ Market at Forest Park, Springfield Elizabeth Solaka photo

Your support is critical to CISA’s success.Please make a gift today! buylocalfood.org/donate44

Become a Cultivator with yourmonthly gift of $10 or more, today.$10/month:Support local farmer business workshops.

$20/month:Assist a farmers’ market with publicity and marketing.

$40/month:Help a beginning farmer grow with peer-networking and one-on-one assistance.

YOU’RE INVITED

Become a Cultivator. Secure local farms today, and into the future.

Questions? Call Lisabeth at 413-665-7100 or email [email protected].

Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market Elizabeth Solaka photo

Thriving farmers’ markets, fields of sunflowers, just picked tomatoes,and freshdairy—part of what makes the Valley home. Be a CISA Cultivator—support our work year-round!

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Next Barn Over Farm, Hadley Jason Threlfall photo

poultry. We also raise quality alpacasand Angora rabbits for their fiber. Ourmeats and eggs are non-GMO and raisedusing biodynamic farming practices.Visit our farm store to purchase ourmeats, eggs, honey, and fiber products.We board and train horses. Contact usfor information about our meat CSAand the farmers’ markets we attend.

WARWICKChase Hill Farm74 Chase Hill Road, Warwick978-544-6327We are an organic certified, 100% pasture-based dairy farm producing rawmilk, artisan cheese, and beef from ourNormande cows raised exclusively on grass.We sell at the farm, Amherst Farmers’Market, area stores, and the Garlic &Arts Festival. Find us on Facebook.

Hettie Belle Farm28 Winchester Road, Warwick978-544-6241 • hettiebellefarm.comWe raise organically-fed chickens, turkeys,ducks, geese, and pork on pasture aswell as 100% grass-fed beef and lamb.Our product is available through ourmeat CSA with distribution sites inSouth Deerfield, Florence, Warwick,Brattleboro, and Keene. Holidayturkeys and ducks sold individually.Meat and poultry with a guaranteefrom our family to yours!

WENDELLDiemand Farm126 Mormon Hollow Road, Wendell978-544-3806 • thediemandfarm.comCome see what’s cooking! Home-stylemeals, soups, and desserts, includingour famous potpies, available fresh orfrozen in our farm store, or have uscater your special event. Also available:turkey, chicken, eggs, grass-fed beef, andlamb. From our woodshop, hand-turnedwooden bowls, birdhouses, trellises, andmore. Available by pre-order: nativecustom-cut lumber, baby chicks, andstarted pullets.

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WEST SPRINGFIELDGooseberry Farms201 East Gooseberry Road,West Springfield • 413-739-7985Our 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 lineof fall décor: pumpkins, mums, cornstalks,Indian corn, and more. Come visit usfor all of your holiday needs, fromChristmas wreaths to cemetery logs.

WESTFIELDHinckley Harvest Farm153 Russell Road, Westfield860-878-7090Hinckley Harvest Farm focuses on theproduct, to provide our communitywith quality food options. We focus onproviding the ability to “pick up and go”at our farm stand and get back to the

dinner table with loved ones morequickly. Local, freshly grown fruits andvegetables available daily during thegrowing season. Also look for pumpkinsin the fall and Christmas trees in winter.

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, maplesyrup, pickles, jams and jellies, local gifts, and homemade baked goods. Hayrides and corn maze. Wholesale products includeblueberries, sweet corn, pumpkins, peaches,and apples. Open April–November.

New England Apiaries/Billy C’s Raw Honey116 Farnham Lane, Westfield413-454-8403 • newenglandapiaries.comBased in Westfield, New England Apiariesand Billy C’s Raw Honey provides

pollination services and produces localraw honey. The business started as ahobby with one hive in 2005 and evolvedinto a commercial operation with morethan 1,000 hives today. While sales arelimited to wholesale, you can find BillyC’s Raw Honey at numerous locationsthroughout western Massachusetts.

Pignatare’s Farm380 East Mountain Road, Westfield413-562-9096Owned and operated by the Pignatarefamily for more than 40 years. We sellflowers, hanging baskets, vegetable plants,and herbs. Also, our own strawberries,asparagus, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers,melons, popcorn, and much more. Infall, we have pumpkins, mums, cornstalks, and Indian corn. Open May–October, Tuesday–Friday 9am–6pm;Saturday and Sunday 9am–5pm.Closed Mondays.

Trotwood Acres Farm541 Montgomery Road, Westfield413-726-8477Trotwood Acres Farm is a four-acre farmlocated in the historic farming communityof Wyben. The beautiful area underTekoa Mountain offers the perfect venuefor a farm using sustainable practices.From spring through fall the farm providesa variety of vegetables as well as flowers,berries, peaches, and plums. The produceis available at our small farm stand aswell as local farmers’ markets.

Yellow Stonehouse Farm354 Root Road, Westfield413-562-2164yellowstonehousefarmcsa.comYellow Stonehouse Farm is an 85-acreUSDA certified organic property locatednear the Westfield/Southampton townline. The Manhan River divides the farmcreating a beautiful environment forgrowing vegetables and flowers whilepreserving wildlife habitats. We cultivate17 acres of vegetables, field fruits, herbs,and flowers for spring/summer (June–October) and winter (November–February) CSA shareholders.



WESTHAMPTONBridgmont Farm71 Chesterfield Road, Westhampton413-527-6193 • bridgmontfarm.comA family farm more than 230 years old.Our grass-fed beef is certified hormone-and antibiotic-free and is humanelyprocessed; we also produce maple productsand compost for sale. Our beef, pork, mapleproducts, and compost are offered atour store as well as a beef CSA. Give usa call to make sure we are close by toassist you.

Intervale Farm106 South Road, Westhampton413-527-5440 • [email protected] third generation family-owned farmgrowing flower, herb, and vegetable plants,produce, eggs, and cut flowers. We offera seasonal CSA and specialize in flowersfor weddings and special occasions. Weretail from our farm stand and greenhousesand attend the Northampton and Florencefarmers’ markets.

Mayval Farm Creamery137 Easthampton Road, Westhampton413-527-6274 • mayvalfarm.comCome visit our farm store just over theNorthampton line! We’re selling deliciousfresh cheese, cheese curds, Icelandicskyr, and cream-top milk (regular andchocolate)—all made on the farm withmilk straight from our cows! New thisyear, we are making Camembert cheese.We also have farm-raised natural beef,maple syrup, and maple cream fromour traditional sugar house. OpenTuesday–Sunday 8am–7pm.

Outlook Farm Barn and Eatery136 Main Road, Westhampton413-529-9388 • outlookfarm.comOutlook Farm grows apples, peaches,cherries, nectarines, pears, plums, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, andall kinds of vegetables. Open year-round,pressing our fresh apple cider, fermentinghard ciders and wines from our fruit, andbrewing our own beer. PYO apples with

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hayrides in fall. The country store includesa bakery and butcher shop featuringfarm-fresh pork, and a local fare eateryusing our farm products.

WHATELYBear Path Compost134 Webber Road, Whately413-386-4932 • bearpathcompost.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.

Golonka Farm8 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 long fromour fields. Open daily from mid-Junethrough October 31. Find us online.

LaSalle Florists23 LaSalle Drive, Whately413-665-2653 • lasalleflorist.comBeautiful cut flowers from our fields andgreenhouses year-round. Bedding plantsApril–June. Full-service retail flower shopat the farm. Open year-round Monday–Saturday; also Sundays in May and December.

Poplar Hill Farm, Inc.28 Poplar Hill Road, West [email protected] Hill is a beef farm with a herd of65 animals farming over 240 acres. Wesell pre-packaged all natural USDA-certified beef at the farm. Our beef isalso featured fresh monthly at SutterMeats in Northampton.

Quonquont Farm9 North Street, Whately413-575-4680 (orchard)413-588-2028 (events) • quonquont.comPick your own flowers, blueberries, peaches,

and apples in season. Shop for Valley-madeproducts, fresh fruit, cut flowers, andcider at our farm stand. Orchard is openmid-July to October. Our elegant 19th-century barn with a catering kitchen isavailable for weddings and other events,May–October. Call for more information,hours, and availability.

River Valley Farm239 River Road, [email protected] in 1977, the Sobieski familycontinues the tradition of producing thefinest quality and best tasting blueberriesavailable, grown using environmentallyfriendly IPM and organic methods. Cometo our farm and enjoy the many healthbenefits this delicious fruit has to offer.PYO, retail, and wholesale available. Alarge variety of seasonal produce is alsoavailable at our farm stand.

W & W Farms178 Long Plain Road, Whately413-665-3126A family farm growing vegetables andspecializing in potatoes for more than50 years. Red, white, and Green Mountainpotatoes packed fresh from our field toyour table. Open weekends 9am–4pm,mid-July to mid-October.

WILBRAHAMGreen Acres Fruit Farm868 Main Street, [email protected]/greenacresfruitfarmThis year-round farm stand is open daily10am–5pm, offering low/no pesticidepeaches, plums, apples, vegetables, eggsfrom our cage-free hens, raw honey, crafts,and custom-made pies. A 24-week CSAincludes fruit, veggies, and eggs fromJuly to December. Members may pickup any time during regular hours ortwo evenings a week. Full shares $675and half shares $375, a portion of whichmay be used as farm stand credit.



WILLIAMSBURGDufresne’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, including syrup, maple cream, granulatedsugar, and maple sugar candy! All syrupgrades have a special, complex flavor thatcomes from the mountain on which ourtrees reside. For individuals or businessesinterested in superior, award-winningproducts we ship countywide and sellwholesale. Call ahead to stop by.

Paul’s Sugar House28 Goshen Road (Route 9),Williamsburg • 413-268-3544International award-winning mapleproducts available all year: syrup, candy,cream, and granulated sugar. Wholesaleand retail. During November and December,visit our Christmas gift shop for freshly-made wreaths, roping, and locally cuttrees. Featuring locally crafted gifts frommore than 70 artisans and craftsmen,and of course, our own delicious maple products.

WORTHINGTONFour Corners Farm27 Old North Road, Worthington413-238-4441worthingtoninnma.com/farm.htmlOur goal is to build and maintain a strongconnection to the community by providingnutritious organically-grown food. Ourfarm stand, located in the barn, is opendaily from dawn to dusk beginning withour first asparagus harvest!

Hickory Hill Farm159 Buffington Hill Road, Worthington • 413-238-5514Established in 1946 by my father, ourfarm has been under our managementsince 1978 and is now on its third generation of family operation. We offera full line of maple products, both retailand wholesale, throughout western

Massachusetts. We tap over 10,000trees in Worthington and Chesterfieldand are the authorized dealer for Lapierremaple equipment. We specialize inmaple sugar-bush management and design for local landowners.

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.comIn our second generation (the third isgrowing fast!), our family breeds and

raises Highland cattle. We sell certifiedhumane and certified grass-fed beef, aswell as organically fed and pasturedpork. We also sell certified humaneeggs and make and sell organically fertilized hay with our neighbors on our collective hay fields. Call/email toschedule a visit to our farm stand and we’ll show you around!

Sawyer Farm19 Sawyer Road, Worthington413-238-0173 Sawyer Farm is a small, diverse, familyfarm. We are 100% horse-powered andway beyond organic. Our farm storehas a wide variety of vegetables andproducts from our own and other localfarms. It is open year-round from 9amto 6pm. Come see the horses at work.We also wholesale specialty wintercrops. Please contact us for grass-fedbeef, pork, and meat birds.

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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!

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

Upinngil Farm, Gill Jason Threlfall photo

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

= Orchard fruit which may include apples, peaches, and cherries

Apex Orchards, Shelburne

Art’s Farm, East Longmeadow

Atlas Farm, South Deerfield

Bashista Orchards, Southampton

Bear Swamp Orchard & Cidery, 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

Hager’s Farm Market, Shelburne

Kenburn Orchards, Shelburne

Kielbasa Orchards, Hadley

Kosinski Farms, Westfield

Lakeside PYO Strawberries, Hadley

Manda Farm, Plainfield

Meadowbrook Farm, East Longmeadow

Mountain Pasture Farm, Becket

Maple Corner Farm, Granville

New Salem Preserves, New Salem

Outlook Farm, Westhampton

Park Hill Orchard, Easthampton

Phoenix Farm, Belchertown

Pine Hill Orchards, Colrain

Quonquont Farm, Whately

Red Fire Farm, Granby and Montague

River Valley Farm, Whately

Roundhill Orchards, Southampton

Sapowsky Farms, Granby

Sentinel Farm, Belchertown

Small Ones Farm, Amherst

Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm, Hatfield

Upinngil Farm, Gill

Valley View Farm, Haydenville

Walnut Hill Farm, Blandford

Warner Farm, LLC, Sunderland

West Granville Blueberries, Granville

Wilder Hill Gardens, Conway

Andrew’s Greenhouse1184 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.

Broadfork Permaculture: Edible and Ecological LandscapingMontague • 413-522-0432broadforkpermaculture.comWe provide edible landscapes and ecological design for backyard gardeners,including annual beds, native plant gardens, fruit trees, and water management.We work with your goals and budget tocreate a landscape where you 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 gardencenter serving the Valley since 1963, offering trees, 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 will find many varieties of barkmulch and colored landscaping stone,rich loam and compost, granite benches,birdbaths, and statuary. We are also alocal dealer of Azek® Pavers.

New England Wild FlowerSociety at Nasami Farm128 North Street, Whately413-397-9922 • newenglandwild.orgNative plant nursery of New EnglandWild Flower Society. Offering hundredsof native plant species, including perennials,trees, shrubs, vines, and ferns. We start

many of our plants from seed of wildorigin that we collect locally. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am–5pm, April 29–October 8.

Sixteen Acres Garden Center1359 Wilbraham Road, Springfield413-783-588316acresgardencenter.comProviding an extensive selection of topquality plants and products for morethan 50 years, with exceptional service.Our nursery is brimming with floweringplants, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs,roses, pond plants, and much more. Youcan always get advice about plant carefrom our many horticulturalists. Weoffer a full-service florist along withlandscape design and installation services.We grow our own; open daily!

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AMHERSTAtkins Farms Country Market1150 West Street, Amherst413-253-9528 • atkinsfarms.comWe are a unique country market whereold-time customer service with a smile isan everyday treat. Atkins offers high quality,locally grown produce including our ownapples, peaches, and pears, as well asspecialty foods, fresh from scratch bakedgoods, a delicatessen, fresh meats andseafood, local beers and wines, and muchmore. Open daily 7am–7pm (fall/winter)or 7am–8pm (spring/summer).

Atkins Farms—Your Local Market113 Cowls Road, North Amherst413-230-3226 • atkinsfarms.comAtkins’ second location features THEBEST of Atkins Farms! Locally grownproduce, including Atkins’ own apples,peaches, and pears, local honey andmaple syrup, eggs and dairy, specialtyfoods, fresh from scratch baked goods,a delicatessen, fresh meats, and muchmore. Open daily 7am–7pm (fall/winter)or 7am–8pm (spring/summer).

Big Y World Class Market175 University Drive, Amherst413-253-0416 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchards throughoutthe Pioneer Valley. Our markets carry afull variety of products from around the

corner and around the world. Big YWorld Class Market Amherst is proudto support CISA!

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

EAST LONGMEADOWBig Y World Class Market441 North Main Street, East Longmeadow413-525-6374 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchards throughoutthe Pioneer Valley. Our markets carry afull variety of products from around thecorner and around the world. Big YWorld Class Market East Longmeadowis proud to support CISA!

EASTHAMPTONBig E’s Supermarket11 Union Street, Easthampton413-527-2125 • bigessupermarket.comA locally owned and operated grocerystore. We support, purchase, and sell a

full variety of local farm products andproduce throughout the growing season.Open Monday–Saturday 7am–9:30pm;Sunday 8am–7pm.

New England Felting Supply122 Pleasant Street, Suite 104,Easthampton • 413-527-1188feltingsupply.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.Please visit to see what it’s all about.Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm.

FLORENCECooper’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.

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GREENFIELDBig Y World Class Market275 Mohawk Trail (Route 2),Greenfield • 413-772-0435 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchards throughoutthe Pioneer Valley. Our markets carry a fullvariety of products from around the cornerand around the world. Big Y World Class Market Greenfield 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, SmiarowskiFarm, Green Meadow Farm, WargerFarms, Wendolowski Farm, RyanBrothers, Shelburne Honey Company,Pasiecnik Farm, Spatcher Farm, Muka’s,Butynski Farm, and more than 63 others!Open daily 7am–8pm.

Green Fields Market144 Main Street, Greenfield413-773-9567franklincommunity.coopWe sell quality goods to promote healthand build a sustainable local economy.Cooperatively owned by 2,700 member

households, we support locally grownand produced products, fair trade, organic, minimally packaged, co-ops, andindependently-owned businesses. We’vesupported local producers since 1977!Consider becoming a member/owner!All are welcome. Open daily 8am–9pm.

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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.

HADLEYBarstow’s Dairy Store andBakery at Longview Farm172 Hockanum Road, Hadley413-586-2142barstowslongviewfarm.comWe welcome you to our scenic dairyfarm and store. We offer breakfast andlunch—sandwiches, soups, salads, and alarge selection of baked goods availabledaily to eat in or take away. Stop in forlocal groceries—milk, eggs, beef, cheese,coffee, ice cream, maple, and our ownprepared foods freezer section. Openyear-round; see our website as hourschange with the seasons. AbsolutelyLocal. Absolutely Delicious.

Maple Farm Foods10 South Maple Street, Hadley413-585-1117 • maplefarmfoods.comFamily-owned specialty market bringingyou fresh top-quality foods from thelocal community and around the world.Enjoy our salad, gyro, and hot bars forlunch, or take home our prepared foodsfor dinner. Local produce in season.Our in-house butcher offers handmadesausage and fresh-cut meats. Halal andkosher products available. Stop in forice cream or fresh juice. Open year-roundMonday–Saturday 8:30am–8pm.

North Hadley Market181 River Drive, Hadley413-585-8820northhadleysugarshack.comFarm-fresh food. Open seven days aweek, all year long. Featuring hot coffee

and tea, Boar’s Head deli and our ownbakery with made-to-order sandwiches,hot soups and deli platters, homemadepies, cider donuts, and more. Local meats,produce, milk, ice cream, specialty fooditems, craft beers, wines, ciders, andunique handmade artisan gifts. Seasonaltasting events all year!

Whole Foods Market327 Russell Street (Route 9), Hadley413-586-9932 • wholefoods.comValues matter at Whole Foods Marketin Hadley. That’s why for more than 30years we have worked with area farmersand food producers to bring our customersthe widest selection of local foods in theValley. From farm-fresh fruits and veggies

to our 365 Everyday Value-brand pantrystaples, we are the largest all-natural,certified organic market in the area.Open daily 8am–10pm.

LEVERETTLeverett Village Co-op180 Rattlesnake Gutter Road, Leverett413-367-9794facebook.com/leverettcoopServing the community for more than20 years with a seasonal array of localand 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 cup


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of local joe in our friendly and inviting“schmooze space.” Open 7am–7pm daily.

LONGMEADOWArmata’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.

Big Y World Class Market802 Williams Street, Longmeadow413-567-6231 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchards throughoutthe Pioneer Valley. Our markets carry afull variety of products from around the

corner and around the world. Big YWorld Class Market Longmeadow isproud to support CISA!

LUDLOWIn The Box135 East Street, Ludlow413-610-1261 • intheboxludlow.comHomestyle meals ready to heat and eat.We strive to use the freshest ingredients,buying local whenever possible. Choosefrom entrées, soups, salads, sides, desserts,and more. Paleo options, gluten-free,sugar-free, and dairy-free are available.Open Monday–Friday 11am–7:30pm. Weoffer delivery and catering as well. There’salways something new at In The Box!

Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse631 Center Street (Route 21), Ludlow413-589-7071 • randallsfarm.netThe best fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers,and plants. Our own geraniums, hang-ing baskets, vegetable plants, and spe-cialty container plants available. We

offer locally grown fruit and vegetables,local milk, honey, maple syrup, a farm-style bakery, a deli, Elsie’s Creameryhomemade ice cream, a corn maze,and pumpkin picking in season.

NORTHAMPTONBig Y World Class Market136 North King Street, Northampton413-584-6137 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchards throughoutthe Pioneer Valley. Our markets carry afull variety of products from around thecorner and around the world. Big YWorld Class Market Northampton isproud to support CISA!

Cornucopia Foods150 Main Street (Thornes Marketplace),Northampton • 413-586-3800cornucopiafoods.netCornucopia is what a natural foodstore should be: a place where you canfind answers to your questions andwhere quality standards are strict soyou don’t have to worry about readinglabels. Cornucopia has been a locavoresince 1980 and carries a high proportionof organic, fair trade, and vegan foods.Try our 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 50 sakechoices. Each visit to Provisions is sureto excite your senses and your palatewith something new and interesting!

River Valley Co-op330 North King Street, Northampton413-584-2665 • rivervalley.coopWe showcase the fresh local harvest in ourgrocery selections: fresh beef, farm-made



cheeses, fresh produce, heirloom apples,maple syrup, bulk grains and flours, milk,eggs, yogurt, and ice cream. Cooperativelyowned and open to the public 8am–9pmdaily. Located just south of I-91 exit 21.

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 isbest!” That means you’ll find in-seasonfruits and vegetables from our fertileValley, Our Family Farms milk, localeggs, maple products, salad dressings,and more. Open Sunday–Thursday6:30am–9pm; Friday–Saturday6:30am–10pm.

Sutter Meats65 King Street, Northampton413-727-3409 • suttermeats.comWe work directly with more than a dozenlocal farms to provide fresh, never frozen,pasture-raised meat to the Pioneer Valley.To honor the effort and care our farmersput into raising their livestock, we arecommitted to using the whole animalby serving not only fresh cuts of meatbut also an assortment of sausages,charcuterie, deli meats, smoked meats,and stocks, all made in-house.

ORANGEQuabbin Harvest Food Co-op12 North Main Street, Orange978-544-6784 • quabbinharvest.coopQuabbin 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.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 FALLSKeystone 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 sandwiches, hot lunches, soup, andside salads. Party platters availableupon request. Open Monday–Saturday7am–7pm; Sunday 10am–6pm.

McCusker’s Market3 State Street, Shelburne Falls413-625-9411franklincommunity.coopMcCusker’s Market is a co-op store(part of Franklin Community Co-op)with a mission to sell quality goods thatpromote health and build our sustainablelocal economy. We offer soup, sandwiches,fair trade coffee, deli, grocery, wellnessitems, local and organic produce, andlocally crafted beers and wines. Locatedacross the street from the Bridge ofFlowers. Open daily 7am–8pm.

SOUTHAMPTONBig Y World Class Market10 College Hwy, Southampton413-527-5500 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchards throughoutthe Pioneer Valley. Our markets carry afull variety of products from around thecorner and around the world. Big YWorld Class Market Southampton isproud to support CISA!


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Diemand Farm, Wendell

“We’ve been selling eggs, potpies, and turkeys to local grocerystores for years, and six or seven years ago, we expanded ourofferings to include several kinds of turkey soup, all made in ourown commercial farm kitchen. This past year we added carrot ginger and

black bean soups and BBQ pulled turkey to the line of prepared foods thatwe sell at grocery stores and at our own stand in Wendell, along with our own

pasture raised turkey, grass fed beef and lamb, chicken, and eggs. We’ve been working with some of grocery stores that buy from us since I was a kid, and they have really

pushed us to expand our offerings. They speak highly of us to their customers, which helps get theword out about everything else we do on the farm and in our farm kitchen, and we refer people whostop by our stand to them, too. There’s a lot of give and take! —Anne Diemand Bucci

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SPRINGFIELDAC’s Main Street Market487 Main Street, Springfield413-737-3086acmainstreetmarket.comA family-owned and operated market in

Springfield’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 the

finest dining establishments in the PioneerValley—delivering Monday to Saturday!

Better Life Whole Foods1500 Allen Street, Springfield413-783-9424betterlifewholefoods.comWe are the oldest and most completehealth food store in Springfield. Fornearly 30 years we have been providingthe community with natural ways tobetter health. We offer freshly madewraps, salads, and gourmet foods, specializing in organic, non-GMO, fairtrade, vegan, gluten-free local foods,and organic beer and wine. We havefriendly, knowledgeable staff to assistyou. Open Monday–Friday 9:30–6pm;Saturday–Sunday 9:30–5pm.

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 fromaround the corner and around theworld. Fresh Acres Market is proud tosupport CISA!

SUNDERLANDMillstone Farm Market24 South Main Street, Sunderland413-665-0543buylocalfood.org/directory/listing/millstone-farm-marketWe 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, aswell as natural, gluten-free, and organicchoices. We carry a unique selection ofcandies, chocolates, and gifts. OpenMonday–Saturday 7am–7pm; Sunday7am–5pm.



WILBRAHAMBig Y World Class Market2035 Boston Road, Wilbraham413-543-0931 • bigy.comBig Y is a locally owned family businesssupporting farms and orchards throughoutthe Pioneer Valley. Our markets carry afull variety of products from around thecorner and around the world. Big YWorld Class Market Wilbraham isproud to support CISA!

Rice Fruit Farm757 Main Street, Wilbraham413-596-4002 • ricefruitfarm.comA Wilbraham landmark, founded in1894 and now open again! The storeoffers a wide variety of local, organic,and traditional fruits and vegetables, aswell as our own hard ice cream madeon the farm. We offer a full bakery anda café with a fireplace serving cider

donuts and muffin tops, bagels madefresh every day, coffee, breakfast items,maple syrup, candies, and more. Opendaily 6am–8pm, later in summer.

WILLIAMSBURGThe 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 AppalachianNaturals, maple syrup, honey, and muchmore. In season we also carry local produce. Be a Local Hero, Buy LocallyGrown®! Open Monday–Friday 8am–7pm; Saturday 8am–6pm; Sunday8am–5pm.


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Cream of the Crop Farm, Russell CISA photo

Atlas Farm, South Deerfield*Ashfield Meat CSA (DewGreen Farm & Steady Lane Farm), Ashfield meat

Austin Brothers Valley Farm, Belchertown meat*

Book & Plow Farm, AmherstBridgmont Farm, Westhampton meatBrookfield Farm, Amherst*Calabrese Farms, SouthwickCoyote Hill Farm, BernardstonCrimson & Clover Farm, FlorenceD & R Farm, Hampden vegetables & meatDave’s Natural Garden, Granby*Diemand Farm, Wendell meatEIEIO Farm, Leverett meatFour Corners Farm, WorthingtonFungi Ally, Hadley mushroomsGardening the Community, SpringfieldGray Dog’s Farm, Huntington meat*Granny’s Place, Agawam

Green Acres Fruit Farm, Wilbraham fruit & vegetables

Hager’s Farm Market, Shelburne vegetables & meat

Hartman’s Herb Farm and B&B, Barrevegetables & meat

Hettie Belle Farm, Warwick meat*HillTown Grazers, Goshen meat*Intervale Farm, WesthamptonJust Roots, GreenfieldKosinski Farms, WestfieldLa Finca/Nuestras Raíces, Holyoke*Lyonsville Farm, ColrainMany Hands Farm Corps, Amherst*Mountain View Farm, Easthampton*Mycoterra Farm, South Deerfield mushrooms*

Natural Roots, ConwayNew England Wild Flower Society at Nasami Farm, Whately plants

Next Barn Over Farm, Hadley

Old Friends Farm, AmherstPopeye Hill Farm, Ware meatProspect Meadow Farm (ServiceNet, Inc.), Hatfield

Red Fire Farm, Granby and Montague*River Rock Farm, Brimfield meat*Rooted Flower Farm, Hadley flowersSawmill Herb Farm, Northampton herbsSimple Gifts Farm, Amherst*Skalbite Family Farms, Monson meatSmall Ones Farm, Amherst fruitStillman Quality Meats, LLC, Hardwick meatStone Soup Farm, Hadley*Sweet Morning Farm, LeydenSweetwater Farm, Petersham vegetables & meat

Upinngil Farm, GillWilder Brook Farm, CharlemontYellow Stonehouse Farm, Westfield*

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CSA Farms in the ValleyCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmsfunction on a membership model: commit upfront to buying a share of the harvest, and enjoythe results all season long! In return for yourmembership, the farm provides a weekly ormonthly share of produce—often at a discount—and a sustained connection to the people whogrow your food. Alternatively, some of the farmsbelow issue a market card preloaded with fundsto be spent at the members’ discretion.

Summer vegetable CSAs are the most common,but you can find meat, fruit, dairy, herb, andmushroom CSAs too, along with winter andextended season shares.

Find more information about these farmsthroughout Locally Grown, or on CISA’s website: buylocalfood.org. Brookfield Farm, Amherst Zoe Elkin photo

Look for the preceding thebusiness name to find the restaurantsthat meet CISA’s highest standardfor local purchasing.

AMHERST30Boltwood atThe Lord Jeffery Inn30 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst413-835-2011 • 30boltwood.comOld-school charm with a savvy, modernfinish. 30Boltwood is about sharinggreat food and drink with great people.Enjoy a crafted cocktail and indulge bythe fireside. Chef Dino Giordano breathesnew life into New England cuisine withingredients grown by neighboring farmsand prepared with passion by our innovative culinary team. Gluten-freeand vegetarian cuisine available. Visitour website for details.

The Black Sheep Deli79 Main Street, Amherst413-253-3442 • blacksheepdeli.comEstablished in 1986, the Black Sheep is an Amherst gathering spot to enjoyfair trade organic coffee, lattes madewith local milk, and free wireless. Everyday our bakery prepares by hand all-butter croissants, Danish, cakes,and pastries. Black Sheep’s famous delisandwiches feature our breads and

baguettes. We offer catering, pickup or delivery, for your group events.

Bueno Y SanoOne Boltwood Walk, Amherst413-253-4000 • buenoysano.comBueno Y Sano opened in Amherst in1995. There are now seven locationsaround New England. Our recipes andmenu are the result of ideas from staffmembers at the restaurant. Bueno YSano’s mission is to “make people happy.”

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 Henion openedfor business 20 years ago and are thankfulfor their place in the community. Theymake bread, cakes, pastries, cookies,and donuts from scratch using Cabotbutter, Diemand eggs, and Maplelinemilk. They serve Indigo coffee and squeezefresh orange juice. Please stop by.

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 return to our warm hospitality. Ourteam will be happy to assist you withthe same standards you have come toknow through our restaurant: excellentcustomer 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 Sunday 7am–2:30pm.

Wheelhouse Farm TruckAmherst • 508-446-2935 wheelhousefarm.comWheelhouse Farm Truck is a farm-to-tablefood truck and caterer serving healthy,delicious, seasonally-inspired food atfarms and private events.

The Works Bakery Café48 North Pleasant Street, Amherst413-835-0561 • worksbakerycafe.comA community-conscious café featuring

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delicious sandwiches or paninis madewith humanely raised, hormone- andantibiotic-free meats and local cage-freeeggs served on artisan bread and NewYork-style bagels with cream cheesefrom Vermont family farms. Single-sourced,Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee, realfruit smoothies with organic yogurt,and chef-inspired salads. Thoughtfullysourced, locally when possible.

ASHFIELDElmer’s Store & Restaurant396 Main Street, Ashfield413-628-4003 • elmersstore.comBeyond buying from local farmers in

summer and Squash, Inc. in winter, RedGate Farm and DewGreen Farm grow somepigs just for us! And the provenance ofyour burger is down the street at SteadyLane Farm. In the totally-local recyclingdepartment, we send all our food scrapsto Red Gate’s pigs in summer and BearMeadow’s chickens in winter after the littlepiggies go to market (oui, oui, oui!).

BERNARDSTONThe Farm Tableat Kringle Candle219 South Street, Bernardston413-648-5200 • kringlefarmtable.comSituated in an elegantly-restored 1700s

colonial farmhouse, The Farm Table is arestaurant unlike any other in the region.We specialize in innovative new Americancuisine using the finest organically growningredients from local farms, featuringgluten-free options and the very bestSunday brunches! We also offer a broadand diverse wine list. Check our websitefor hours. Reservations recommended.

Hillside Pizza77 Church Street, Bernardston413-648-0500 • hillsidepizza.comWe buy and support local, fresh, allnatural, organic ingredients. Pizzas, salads,wraps, and more. Dine in, take out, or“Take & Bake.” Open Sunday, Monday,Wednesday 12–7pm; Thursday–Saturday11–8pm; closed Tuesday. Contact us tobook your next fundraiser with ourcookie dough and pizza fundraisingprogram. We have raised more than$415,000 for local civic groups.

CUMMINGTONAlice’s Kitchen at Honey Hill

48 Trouble Street, Cummington413-634-5659aliceskitchenathoneyhill.comAlice’s Kitchen at Honey Hill Homestead,a prepared foods delivery service, marketgarden, and native perennial pollinatornursery, is the culmination of a lifelonglove of growing food, feeding people, andcaring for our land. We grow more than300 varieties of vegetables and herbs, anda wide variety of fruit trees, berries, grapes,and nuts. We offer delicious, nourishing,and beautiful foods prepared with love.

DEERFIELDChampney’s Restaurant &

Tavern at the Deerfield Inn81 Old Main Street, Deerfield413-772-3087 champneysrestaurant.comOpen seven days a week, 12–9pm Sunday–Thursday and 12–10pm Fridayand Saturday. Comfy and casual tavern/restaurant dining at the Deerfield Inn with12 draught beers, a great full bar, andporch dining in season. We celebrateour area growers, producers, brewers,

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and foragers with menus that changewith the seasons. We are eco-friendlyand support sustainability and ourlocal farmers. Come and gather at aNew England table!

EAST LONGMEADOWCenter Square Grill84 Center Square, East Longmeadow413-525-0055 • centersquaregrill.comCreative American grill, with hints ofclassically 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 open daily at 11:30am.

My Main Squeeze48 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow413-525-2533 • mymainsqueezejbar.comMy Main Squeeze is an organic, vegetarian juice bar conveniently locatedin the center of East Longmeadow. Wewant our customers not only to eatgreat food but to feel great too. Weserve healthy cold-pressed juices andsmoothies that are made to order withno additives, preservatives, or addedsugar. We also offer an assortment ofsalads and other treats, made fresh inthe store daily.

EASTHAMPTONCoco & The Cellar Bar95 Main Street, Easthampton413-203-5321cocoandthecellarbar.comfacebook.com/cocofoodSeasons decide the menu. The food is prepared with respect for the ingredients aswell as our visitors who make the restaurant a special place. Our chefs prepare foodfor the main floor at Coco and The Cellar Bar. The cocktail menu is unique,featuring craft cocktails that play off thelight and thoughtful food. We want everysip and bite to be part of a memorableexperience that brings you back!

Small Oven Bakery36 Union Street, Easthampton413-527-1785 • smallovenbakes.comOur award-winning bakery specializesin naturally leavened artisan breads,classic French-style pastry, and specialoccasion cakes. With a strong commitmentto locally sourced food, we also createa seasonally changing breakfast andlunch menu. We offer a sustainablysourced coffee and tea menu as well.Treat yourself … to lunch, a sweet treat,or your daily bread.

FLORENCECup 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.

Florence Pie Bar17 Main Street, Florence413-341-3283 • florencepiebar.comVisit our cozy café for pie, coffee, andconversation. Our rotating selection ofhouse-baked sweet and savory pies areseasonally inspired and locally sourced,offered whole and by the slice. Otherregular menu items include scones,quiche, breads, granola, and more.Enjoy garden seating in summer and

delicious food, coffee, tea, beer, andwine year-round in the heart of Florence,just off the bike path!

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.

GILLThe 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 fordrinks, small plates, and dinner. Outside patio in summer.

Wagon Wheel Restaurant39 French King Highway (Route 2), Gill413-863-8210 • 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 (Mohawk Trail).Open year-round.

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

Magpie21 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 Saturday4–10pm; closed Tuesdays.

The People’s Pint24 Federal Street, Greenfield413-773-0333 • thepeoplespint.comFor 20 years the restaurant and breweryhave enjoyed supporting our local community of farmers, retailers, andother small businesses. We produce freshbeers, flavorful sodas, and wholesomemeals while encouraging self-relianceand environmental respect through our

bicycle advocacy, energy efficiencies,composting, recycling, and waste reduction programs. Open daily forlunch and dinner.

Taylor’s Tavern & Restaurant238 Main Street, Greenfield413-773-8313 • taylors-tavern.comLocally owned, we offer a casual yet elegant dining experience at an affordableprice. Homemade breakfast, lunch, anddinner dishes focus on local products,including fresh produce, seafood, andhandmade burgers. Open for lunch anddinner Monday–Wednesday 11am–10pm;Thursday–Saturday 11am–11pm; Sunday12pm–10pm. Breakfast is served Saturday8–11am and Sunday 8am–noon. Enterunder the green awning (elevator access).

HADLEYAlina’s Ristorante96 Russell Street, Hadley413-584-8000 • myalinas.comA regional culinary landmark for morethan 30 years and a supporter of local,in-season produce, this location hasbeen serving up family-owned recipesfrom Italy to the locals’ palates. Winnerof 36 awards in four years including“Best Restaurant,” “Most Romantic,”and “Best Wine List.”

Esselon Café99 Russell Street, Hadley413-585-1515 • esselon.comCafé, coffee roaster, and caterer. Caféserves breakfast, lunch, dinner, andweekend brunch. Food is prepared freshdaily using local ingredients wheneverpossible, including those from our ownEsselon Farm. Vegetarian, vegan, andgluten-free options. Outdoor gardenseating available. Coffee roasted in-houseevery Monday and Thursday.

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.” Open Sunday, Monday,Wednesday, Thursday 12–7pm; Friday–Saturday 11–9pm; closed Tuesday.Contact us to book your next fundraiserwith our cookie dough and pizzafundraising program. We have raisedmore than $415,000 for local civic groups.

Mi Tierra Restaurant48 Russell Street, Hadley413-587-9820 • mitierrahadley.comWe use locally grown, organic, non-GMOcorn to bake our own tortillas, whichare featured in our restaurant in theform of chips, tamales, tacos, enchiladas,quesadillas, and more. We are the onlyrestaurant in New England baking ourown tortillas from local corn. We supportlocal farms and use local producewhenever possible, from the kitchen tothe bar to the table. Come in and tastea piece of Mexico!

Share Coffee Roasters & Cafés220 Russell Street, Suite 201, Hadley413-588-2374 • sharecoffeeroasters.comShare Coffee is committed to a superiorquality of excellence in product, service,and environment. Our coffee comes tous through the rigorous labor of ourfarmers, importers, and roasters. Comeby the roastery or a café to learn whyour coffee is amazing! Coffee and foodmade daily in-house can be enjoyed at the roastery café in Hadley, at



17 Kellogg Avenue, Amherst, and atThornes Marketplace in Northampton.

HOLYOKEThe Bistro at Gateway City Arts92 Race Street, Holyoke413-650-0786gatewaycityarts.com/diningGateway City Arts is a venue for events, entertainment, dining, art-making, teaching, and learning in the heart of Holyoke’s Artsand Innovation district. Bistro at GatewayCity Arts is a full-bar, seasonal outdoorbeer garden, and event space to host orcater your next visit or special event.

MONTAGUEThe Alvah Stone

440 Greenfield Road, Montague413-367-5345 • thealvahstone.comHoused in the historic Montague Millbuilding, The Alvah Stone offers authenticAmerican food and drink in an atmospherethat’s both casual and modern. Comefor creative, ingredient-focused food ora local brew at the bar. Serving lunch,dinner, and brunch, with outdoor seatingavailable overlooking the Sawmill River.

The Lady Killigrew Café440 Greenfield Road, Montague413-367-9666 • theladykilligrew.comThe Lady Killigrew Café is situated in thehistoric Montague Bookmill, along theSawmill River. Come enjoy our intrinsicallydelicious food, craft beer and cider, andfriendly staff while viewing the waterfallor perusing the tomes in the Bookmill.Our small café is a great study spaceduring the week and the perfect getawayfor a weekend day trip. Vegetarian andgluten-free options available.

NORTHAMPTONBeets & Barley CateringP.O. Box 1485, Northampton 01061413-341-6830 • 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

and soul. We specialize in creating delectable dishes for gluten-free, vegan,and other diets. Full-service event caterer.Find us at the Northampton and Amherstwinter markets, Northampton TuesdayMarket, Nourish Wellness Café, and online.

Belly of the Beast159 Main Street, Northamptonbellyofthebeastma.comA new warm and welcoming eatery featuring from-scratch seasonal fare.Our daily rotating menu focuses onsandwiches, soups, and salads madewith housemade ingredients from localfarms and purveyors. We are open

Wednesday through Monday 10am–7pm;closed Tuesdays. We look forward towelcoming you when we open in thesummer of 2017!

Bistro Les Gras25 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.


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Bueno Y Sano134 Main Street, Northampton413-549-0677 • buenoysano.comBueno Y Sano opened in Amherst in1995. There are now seven locationsaround New England. Our recipes andmenu are the result of ideas from staffmembers at the restaurant. Bueno YSano’s mission is to “make people happy.”

The Dirty Truth29 Main Street, Northampton413-585-5999facebook.com/dirtytruthbeerhallWhat 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.

Dobrá Tea186 Main Street, Northampton413-727-3471 • dobrateama.comWe are a family-owned Bohemian-styletearoom and tea shop, serving lightvegetarian fare and desserts in-house or to go. We import our teas ourselvesfrom all over the world, serving them ina way that honors each country of origin,

while making every effort to source ourfood and herbal teas as locally as possible.The world in your teacup, the Valley onyour 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 thehighest 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 includingfresh fruit. Hours vary by season—visitour website or call for details.

Jake’s17 King Street, Northampton413-584-9613 • [email protected]’s has been a Northampton communitystaple for more than 20 years, servingbreakfast and lunch. Under new ownership,it is a priority to source produce, meat,and eggs from local farms. We take pridein cooking from scratch our daily-bakedbiscuits and muffins, signature hash dujour, jalapeño cheddar grits, and localorganic eggs.

Local16 Main Street, Northampton413-586-5857 • localnorthampton.comVoted Best Burger in Massachusetts byUSA Today, Best Burger by Masslive.comand the Advocate. Our family-ownedrestaurant offers beef, veggie, andturkey burgers, fried pickles, Capt’nCrunch chicken, and more. Everythingis homemade, never frozen. We use localmeats, produce, and products wheneverpossible. Now serving beer/wine/cocktailsand spiked milkshakes! Open Sunday–Thursday 11:30am–10pm; Friday–Saturday11:30am–3am.



Queen’s Greens, Amherst

“Most of what we grow is greens—baby greens, bunchedgreens, lettuce heads, and culinary herbs, plus tomatoes—and we sell it all directly to restaurants and retailers, and some regionaldistributors. Our first wholesale relationships were with local restaurants,

and we love working with them. Restaurant menus are so flexible and creativeand they’re always changing, so the chefs get so excited when a new crop comes

in. I love going to the restaurants we sell to and seeing how they use our produce!It’s part of what we love about the Valley—there’s something special about how the

businesses around here work together.” —Danya Teitelbaum

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Mama Iguana’s271 Main Street, Northampton413-586-0400 • spoletorestaurants.comMama Iguana’s strives to use producefrom various local farms, when available,to bring the freshest flavors to the table.Nothing makes a better salsa than aplump juicy tomato or a vibrant green jalapeño!

Northampton Brewery11 Brewster Court, Northampton413-584-9903northamptonbrewery.comNew England’s original brewpub, celebrating 30 years in the Valley, serving a creativepub menu with locally grown and raisedingredients, freshly brewed award-winningbeer, an extensive wine list, and delicioushandmade cocktails.

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 ingredientsthat we use to highlight the seasons.

Pizzeria Paradiso12 Crafts Avenue, Northampton413-586-1468 • spoletorestaurants.comPizzeria Paradiso, located on Crafts Avenue in the center of Northampton,uses fresh grown ingredients wheneverpossible in preparing authentic Italianentrées, salads, and wood-fired brickoven pizza, as well as our homemadesangria and local craft beers.

Roberto’s Restaurant223 Pleasant Street, Northampton413-584-0204robertosnorthampton.comRoberto’s is a classic New England-stylepizza restaurant featuring more than pizza.Our pizzas are famously thin crusted.Big beautiful chop salads, Caesar salads,and Greek salads. Delicious pub-stylefood including macaroni & cheese and

fresh seafood. Cioppino and fresh 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 saladswith 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, and dessert.Catering available and a drop off pointfor local CSA shares. Open Sunday–Thursday 11am–10pm; Friday–Saturdayuntil 3am.

Sevenstrong7 Strong Avenue, Northampton413-341-3395 • sevenstrongavenue.comIt’s our constant mission to championPioneer Valley cuisine, sourcing fromfarms in western Massachusetts focusingon sustainable practices. Most items madein-house daily; weekly menu reflects thefreshest taste of each season. Chef Jon

Adler is the conduit from local farms toyour dinner plate. We offer large andsmall dishes to share plus seven- andtwelve-course tasting menus at a fair price.Bar open daily, dinner Wednesday–Sunday.

SpoletoOne 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;Sunday 4:30–9pm. Reservations accepted every day.

Sylvester’s Restaurant111 Pleasant Street, Northampton413-586-1418sylvestersrestaurant.comA favorite downtown Northamptondestination for breakfast, lunch, andweekend brunch since 1983. Homemade


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breads, 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.

Tart Baking Co.192 Main Street, Northampton413-584-0717 • tartbaking.comTart offers scratch-baked pastries, artisanbreads, an array of fine desserts, andsavory lunch items. We also offer a fullmenu of sustainably-grown, locallyroasted coffee drinks. We’re delightedto feature many of the organic andlocal ingredients grown by our farmerfriends and neighbors in our café. Comecheck us out at the bakery or at theTuesday Market!

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.Our coffee, sandwiches, and salads arenot to be missed. A growing portion ofour produce comes from our own farm.Open daily with indoor/outdoor seating.

SHELBURNE FALLSHearty Eats24 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls413-625-6460 • heartyeats.orgOur mission is to be a force in our community that enables people to reconnect with local, seasonal food systems that support sustainable practicesfor our planet and for future generations.Our dishes are designed to use producein season, grown locally from partnersall year round. We offer a delicious,plant-based menu completely free ofgluten, 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, kimchi, goatcheese, eggs, beers, and liquors. We servelunch and dinner daily (except Mondays)in a riverfront dining room with fabulousriver and mountain views adjacent tothe world-famous Bridge of Flowers.

SOUTH DEERFIELDHillside 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, take out, or “Take &Bake.” Open Wednesday–Saturday 11am–8pm; Sunday 12–7pm; closed Monday–Tuesday. Contact us to book your next fundraiser with our cookie dough and pizza fundraising program. We have raisedmore than $415,000 for local civic groups.

SOUTH HADLEYFoodLove, Inc.P.O. Box 12, South Hadley 01075413-328-0618 • foodloveinc.comFoodLove! exists to help people gain foodconfidence and feel good about the foodthey eat. We offer an in-home personalchef service providing a week of delicious meals for you; customized in-home cooking workshops where you can learn a new skillin the company of your family and friends;and cooking workshops held throughoutthe community. Visit foodloveinc.comto find your food confidence!

SPRINGFIELD350 Grill Steakhouse350 Worthington Street, Springfield413-439-0666 • 350grill.netOur old world historic brick and a contemporary décor creates an ambianceof fine dining. Our patio can extend your

dining experience to enjoy the sunny daysor moonlit nights. In addition to our excellent steak menu, we feature innovativecontemporary offerings that changeseasonally and a diverse tapas menu. Weare proud to use products from localfarms. If you desire something special,we will be happy to accommodate you.

Bella Foodie, LLC49 Amos Drive, Springfield413-342-4641• bellafoodie.netWe create healthy homemade meals-to-order for busy people using locallygrown, organic products. Food is allabout joy, love, and family. Let BellaFoodie bring the love of food to youand your family today. We offer personalchef service, cooking classes for kids andadults, birthday parties, and private in-home cooking parties. Find us on Facebook for the most up to date information on classes and events.

Max’s Tavern1000 West Columbus Avenue,Springfield • 413-746-6299maxrestaurantgroup.com/tavernOpen daily for lunch and dinner, ourinnovative menu features contemporaryAmerican cuisine including some ofMax’s favorite “Chop House” classics.Max offers full-service, custom catering,and is the exclusive caterer for all Basketball Hall of Fame special events.Our chefs use the finest locally growningredients and our staff sets the standardfor excellence in service. Reservationsby phone or online.

The Student Prince Restaurant & Fort Café8 Fort Street, Springfield413-734-7475 • studentprince.comLocated in downtown Springfield, TheStudent Prince Restaurant & Fort Cafébelieves that locally sourcing productsis a great way to give back to the community. Our executive chef stronglybelieves in superior product; he and histeam do their best to put local producton the menu as much as possible.Come check us out Monday–Sunday.



SUNDERLANDBlue 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 communityand planet. We offer private diningrooms, cooking classes, wine dinners,and full-service catering.

BridgeSide Grille9 Amherst Road (Route 116),Sunderland • 413-397-8101bridgesidegrille.comWe use local products to create foodand drink that is fresh, creative, and delicious. Great food and spirits steepedin “local color.” Serving lunch and dinner

Tuesday–Friday 11:30am–9pm; Saturdaybreakfast, lunch, and dinner 8am–9pm;Sunday brunch 8am–2pm; closed Monday.

Bub’s BBQ, Inc.676 Amherst Road (Route 116), Sunderland • 413-548-9630bubsbbq.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 FALLSGreat Falls Harvest50 3rd Street, Turners Falls413-863-0023 • greatfallsharvest.comWe strive to create food with integrity.Our focus is stimulating the local foodeconomy for small, local farms andlong-term sustainability with a low environmental footprint. We love ourcommunity and take its wellbeing veryseriously. We are but one thread in thefabric of our town and hope to weave awarm, comforting blanket to share in atough environment.

WEST SPRINGFIELDAuntie Cathie’s Kitchen217 Elm Street, West Springfield413-788-0022 • auntiecathies.comA dedicated gluten-free bakery and quaintvintage café serving breakfast, lunch,and dessert using fresh, local, organicingredients. Meals are prepared to order.We offer a complete menu that isgluten-free and allergy- and vegan-friendly,with staff who know the importance ofmaking your dining experience a realpleasure! Catering and food truck available. Open Tuesday–Friday 8am–2pm; Saturday 9am–2pm.

Bottega Cucina46 Morgan Road, West Springfield413-732-2500 • bottega46.comOld World Italian cuisine featuringlocal vegetables in season. We focus onfreshness 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, andfood-allergy friendly. Open Monday–Saturday 11am–3pm and 4:30–10pm.We are excited to be launching a foodtruck in 2017; stay tuned!

Bueno Y Sano935 Riverdale Street, West Springfield413-737-1259 • buenoysano.comBueno Y Sano opened in Amherst in 1995.There are now seven locations aroundNew England. Our recipes and menu arethe result of ideas from staff members atthe restaurant. Bueno Y Sano’s missionis to “make people happy.”

Lattitude Restaurant1338 Memorial Avenue,West Springfield • 413-241-8888lattitude1338.comLattitude has quickly become the placeto see and be seen. During spring, summer,and fall, Chef Jeff uses local markethighlights to create fantastic cuisine.From baby lettuces, Brussels sprouts,and bok choy to chili peppers, basil,and the sweetest tomatoes around, heuses his talents to cover all avenues andtastes. Come and try what everyone’stalking about.

WHATELYThe Whately Inn193 Chestnut Plain Road, Whately413-665-3044 • whatelyinn.com“Eat greatly at the Whately!” The colonial-styled Whately Inn nestles atthe base of the Berkshire Mountains ofwestern Massachusetts. Situated on alovely tree-lined street in the heart ofWhately, the Inn offers fine dining in arelaxed atmosphere. Also offers on- andoff-site catering. Open Monday–Saturdayat 5pm; Sunday at 1pm.

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

Alicia’s Homemade12 Aitchison Street, Worcester508-762-9108 • aliciashomemade.comAlicia’s Homemade is a small, all-naturalfood company founded in 2015 by AliciaHaddad and Jon Dahl. With Alicia’sstrict dietary needs in mind, we set outto develop great-tasting recipes thatfocus on fresh produce and wholesomeingredients. We strive to incorporate local,organic ingredients when in season,leaving the artificial preservatives andhigh fructose corn syrup for the other guys!

Appalachian NaturalsP.O. Box 704, Goshen 01032413-559-0816 • 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 Cider Project270 Albany Street, Springfield508-446-2935 • artifactcider.comArtifact crafts ciders of distinction from

the superb apples of New England.Through thoughtful cidermaking, weunearth the infinite potential in our region’sapples—reviving the pleasures of local cider.

Crooked Stick Pops122 Pleasant Street, Suite 236,Easthampton • 413-337-7677crookedstickpops.comCrooked Stick Pops creates craft icepops—both classics and bold flavor experiments. Purists love Orange Creamand Watermelon, while the adventurousmight try Vietnamese Coffee, MangoBasil Lemon, or Maple Pear. We usefresh fruit and locally sourced ingredientswhen possible. During the growing seasonwe often pick fruit at our favorite farmsand make it into pops while it’s stillwarm from the sun.

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; Saturday 8am–12pm.

Full Moon GheeGreenfield • 413-695-5968 fullmoonghee.comFull Moon Ghee is crafted with pure Jerseycow butter sourced from Massachusettsdairy farms where the cows are fed high

quality grass and treated ethically, withoutthe use of hormones or antibiotics.Honoring Ayurvedic tradition, we chantmantras and cultivate a peaceful stateof mind while making our ghee on thefull moon.

Hardwick Vineyard & Winery3305 Greenwich Road, Hardwick413-967-7763 • hardwickwinery.comWe invite all ages to enjoy the beauty ofour family-run farm. From vine to glass ourgrape wines are made here in Hardwickfor your enjoyment. Wine tastings year-round Friday–Sunday and holiday Mondays 11am–6pm, with live musicevery Saturday and Sunday. Local cheese,maple syrup, and honey for sale. Banquetservices and personalized labels for special occasions. Visit our website orfind us on Facebook.

Hosta Hill273 Great Barrington Road,Housatonic • 413-329-8389hostahill.comBerkshire-based farm and value-addedcultured food producer. We producefour varieties of sauerkraut and kimchi,along with seasonal varieties, hot sauce,krautonics and more! We strive to growthe majority of all ingredients used inour products. When not grown by uswe source 100% organic and locallyfrom farms in the Berkshires and PioneerValley. Real food, produced locally andsustainably is what we’re about!

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Lashway Lumber, Inc.22 Main Street, Williamsburg413-268-7685 • lashwayusa.comA classic sawmill that has flourished into adiverse forest-to-wood products business.Still rooted in custom sawmill work, ourcapabilities include custom kiln drying,

woodlot management, and logging services. Our standards have never wavered; theyhave only deepened with 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.comMi Tierra Tortillas are made from locallygrown corn from the Connecticut RiverValley. Corn, water, and lime—those arethe only ingredients we use. Our tortillasare available made either from conventional*or 100% organic corn. Both can be foundat area grocers and restaurants. (*Ourcorn does not contain seeds that havebeen genetically modified to increasefarmers’ dependence on toxic herbicides.)

Mother’s Inc.P.O. Box 3, Shelburne 01370413-625-2763 • buymothersonline.comMother’s Inc. produces all-natural jams, jellies, relishes, chutneys, peanutbutter, pickles, and sauces. We usefresh local ingredients sourced from our own farm and surrounding farms.We sell wholesale to local markets and online at buymothersonline.com.For wholesale inquiries, please call 413-768-8883.

Old Friends FarmP.O. Box 904, Amherst 01004413-253-9182 • oldfriendsfarm.comWe are a certified organic farm and makespecialty products using our own gingerand turmeric. Our products are smallbatch crafted and of the highest quality.They include ginger syrup, chai syrup,turmeric honey, spices, and teas. Availableat the Northampton Tuesday Market,Amherst Saturday Market, and wholesaleto stores, restaurants, florists, distributors,and restaurants throughout the Valley,Rhode Island, New York, and Boston.

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

Relish the Harvest190 Delaney Avenue, Chicopee413-539-3591 • relishtheharvest.comWe count our vegetables not chemicals.People who are allergic to organic relishesbuy our gourmet relishes and spreadsinstead. This is no joke! Local vegetablesand simple healthy ingredients excite

folks to eat our gourmet products. Ourrelishes and spreads have fewer ingredientsand have healthier nutritional facts. Areyou eager to enjoy a spoonful? Visit ourwebsite to learn where to get some today.

Seven Hills Farmstead55 Ridge Road, Rutland508-302-2125sevenhillsfarmstead.comA specialty food business located on asmall farm. We select the freshest, mostwholesome, locally produced ingredientsfrom neighboring farms and use themto make traditional rustic Italian recipes.We are committed to providing customers

with simple, clean, and savory specialtyfoods. We source local and sustainablyproduced ingredients. You have a rightto know where your food comes fromand we will honor that right.

Stoneman Brewery, LLC20 Stetson Brothers 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 each

Pine Hill Orchards, Colrain

“I started the orchard with ten acres in 1970, and at the beginning we mostly sold our apples to a big wholesale distributor. That market got tough in the 1980s, so we diversified.Now, a lot of people stop by our farm store in Colrain, and we sell our

apples and cider at stores all around the Valley. One thing that’s worked reallywell for us is selling unique cider blends to hard cider makers. People are moving

towards different apple varieties for eating, and we’re always planting more treesto keep up. Pressing apples into our own sweet cider, and for the hard cider makers

who buy from us, gives us a market for all the apples that we grow.” —David Shearer

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“Basically, we started Artifact Cider Project to work with and supportlocal growers. That’s the essence of what we do. Pine Hill has been our primary partner orchard since we started Artifact three years ago. Theypress all our cider, and David has been so easy to work with to get the specialcider blends we want. They’ve been phenomenally supportive of what we do—we just wouldn’t be where we are without them.” —Jake Mazar

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month for a great price. Our vision is tocreate community around local beer bybrewing our unique one-barrel batches.

Sweet Birch HerbalsMontague • 413-695-5968sweetbirchherbals.comSweet Birch Herbals is a communityherbal medicine company. Owner Hannah Jacobson-Hardy has a passionfor connecting people to their own

inner wisdom with the assistance ofplant-based medicine. In addition to aline of natural herbal salves, creams,elixirs, and infused oils, Sweet BirchHerbals produces Full Moon Ghee, oneof the best known secrets for cookingenthusiasts around the valley.

Tornado Firestarters, LLCMonson • 413-219-7060tornadofirestarters.comSustainable firestarters for campfires,

BBQ grills, fireplaces, stoves, and smokers. Instant light and 10–20 minuteburn starts any fire. Reduces need forkindling and won’t affect food taste.We use wood from tornado- andstorm-damaged trees and help plantnew ones. Private labeling is available.Sold locally at Big Y, Randall’s, Atkins,Graziano Gardens, Whole Foods, theMassachusetts building at the Big E,and more.


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Cheese plate featuring Grace Hill Farm, Cummington and Thomas Farm, Sunderland Elizabeth Solaka photo

These Local Hero businesses offer select products that contain a minimum of 50% local ingredients.

Artisan Beverage Cooperative324 Wells Street, Greenfield413-773-9700 • artbev.coopWe are a worker-owned merger ofGreen River Ambrosia Meadery andKatalyst Kombucha. We aim to makethe finest fermented beverages whilesupporting local regenerative farms andapiaries. Green River Ambrosia meadsand libations provide the taste of a seasonof hard work by our bee friends. Craftedwith love and care, all products are sulfite-and gluten-free. Tasting room open Friday 4–7pm; Saturday 2–6pm.

Black Birch Vineyard108 Straits Road, Hatfield413-374-8257blackbirchvineyard.comWe are a small farm winery focusing ongrape varietals that grow in the Northeastand crafting notable wines such asRiesling, Chardonnay, Traminette, CabFranc, Pinot Noir, and Blaufrankisch.Experience and learn about wine withtastings, tours, and special events. Ourvision is to grow a healthy, sustainablevineyard, create exceptional wine, andhave Massachusetts become known forits wines. See website for details.

Kringle Farm Table219 South Street, Bernardston413-648-5200Our restaurant menu features jams andspreads with recipes by kitchen manager/cook/jam producer Elizabeth Walsh,who originated the idea for locallysourced Kringle Farm Table products.The products show how the restaurant’schefs serve with flair local agriculturalproducts for home use. They’re so goodthey are now sold in the Kringle CountryBarn adjacent to the restaurant. Stopby to try a sampling!

Ponders Hollow Custom WoodFlooring and Millwork16 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield413-562-8730 • pondershollow.comWe offer local, affordable, custom woodaccents designed especially for your home.The majority of our native lumber issawed in western Massachusetts andmanufactured 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 andcream 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 featurecaramel covered local apples dipped inchocolate. Open 10am–5:30pm dailywith 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 413-665-7100or [email protected].

Australis AquacultureOne Australia Way, Turners Falls413-863-2040 • 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,or antibiotics. Available at WholeFoods, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and underthe Nature’s Promise® brand at Stop &Shop in the frozen seafood section.

Fairview Farms, Inc.345 Long Plain Road, Whately413-665-4361 • fairviewfarmsma.comFairview Farms, Inc. consists of threeacres of greenhouses. We produce approximately 28,000 hanging baskets,13,000 patio pots, 38,000 small pottedannuals and accent plants, and 3,600flats of spring annuals. We also growfield potted mums for the fall. We produce two crops of greenhousetomatoes for spring (end of May to

July) and fall (October to December)wholesale markets and restaurants.

Harvest Farm of Whately125 Long Plain Road, Whately413-665-2030harvestfarmofwhately.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, Hadley413-237-2615 • czajkowskifarm.comWe farm 400 acres, 162 of which arecertified organic. This third-generationfamily farm is run by Joe who says, “Welove what we do.” We sold 27 differentitems to schools last year and are accustomed to meeting the needs of institutions. Orders are consolidated tomake it easy for school buyers, meaningfewer gaps in orders. The farm is HAACP-and GAP-certified, state-licensed, andinsured to sell to institutions.

Lazy Acres FarmP.O. Box 158, Hadley 01035Farm location: 138 West Street413-584-2487A family farm for over 100 years. Weoffer summer squash (yellow and green),many varieties of sweet corn (bi-colored

and white), winter squashes and pumpkins(mini, sugar, and face), and organicallygrown heirloom grains (non-GMO) including rare varieties of wheat andmilling corn. Old fashioned quality and service; honest prices.

Myers ProduceP.O. Box 839, Hardwick VT 05843917-733-9949 • myersproduce.comMyers Produce is a regional distributorthat operates out of a warehouse inHadley, Massachusetts. Myers purchasesproduce from small, primarily organicfarms in Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts, and sells to wholesalecustomers in New York and Boston.Myers also ships produce to both citiesfor a freight charge per box or pallet.

Open Palm Farm10 Jones Road, Deerfield413-522-0301 • open-palm.orgWe are a small farm specializing insalad greens and prioritizing wholesalerelationships. Our focus is a consistent,high quality product. Our greens mixesare triple washed and ready for use. Organically grown with care, our cropsinclude: lettuce mix, mesclun, brassicamix, arugula, head lettuces, Asiangreens, and bunched greens. DeliveringThursdays throughout the Pioneer Valley, June–December.

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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 winterand fall we have all types of wintersquash from butternut (whole andpeeled) to more exotic varieties includingbora-bora and delicata. We sell to largechain suppliers as well as small localfarm stands.

Queen’s Greens62 Russellville Road, Amherst413-345-0848 • queensgreensfarm.comWe specialize in certified organic greens,herbs, and select vegetables for wholesalebuyers. Please visit our website for moreinformation at queensgreensfarm.com.

Squash, Inc.1315 Federal Street, Belchertown413-256-8929 • squashinc.comYear-round distributor of conventionaland organic produce, butter, eggs, andcheese. We specialize in local produce

distribution and trucking, and areproud recipients of CISA’s 2014 Local Hero Award.

Szawlowski Potato Farms, Inc.103 Main Street, Hatfield413-247-9240 • swazpotato.comA 107-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, [email protected] 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. GAP-and Commonwealth Quality-certified.

What Cheer Fruit & ProduceP.O. Box 788, Northampton 01061860-481-9807whatcheerfruitandproduce.comWhat Cheer delivers produce grown byMassachusetts and Vermont farms torestaurants and small grocery stores.We source from farms that focus onquality and diversity, and are committedto supporting our farmers and buyersthroughout the supply chain. Most ofour produce is organic and all of ourproduce is harvested to order. We alsowork with farmers to truck produce totheir customers; contact us for details.


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SCHOOLSAmherst College Dining Services59 College Street, Amherst413-542-2221 • amherst.eduA gathering place of the college community,focused on great service with culinarytalent, fresh, real, and sustainable ingredients. Our commitment is alsofocused on environmental and socialresponsibility. We partner with the college’sBook and Plow Farm, which providesour program with fresh producethroughout the year. We operate theStudent Dining Program, Schwemm’sCoffee House, Frost Café, and more.

The Bement School94 Old Main Street, Deerfield413-774-7061 • bement.orgThe Bement School, founded in 1925,a co-educational junior boarding andday school serving 220 students inkindergarten–grade nine, is surroundedby farmland. Bement’s rich secondaryschool preparatory curriculum motivatesand challenges students. Bement isproud to be a Local Hero, preparingand serving locally grown food in ourdining hall during our family style meals.

Chicopee Public Schools816 James Street, Chicopee413-594-3453 • chicopeefresh.comOur schools have always had a reputationfor excellence when it comes to servingfresh, nutritious, delicious food. Thanks

to a Kendall Foundation grant, wescaled up our Farm to School program.In fall 2014 we launched a new initiative,ChicopeeFRESH, leading to many newpartnerships with local producers. Localingredients are now served in school mealsalmost every day, and our use of localcontinues to grow!

Deerfield Academy Dining Services7 Boyden Lane, Deerfield413-774-1518 • deerfield.eduDeerfield Academy educates all itsmembers 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 and dayschool for boys in grades six throughnine, situated on 800 acres overlookingthe Deerfield River. Across the campus aresigns of our commitment to sustainability:solar panels, recycling, geothermalheating and cooling, hydration stations,gardens, and bees. The commitment isreinforced in the classroom. Our dining

service serves fresh local food with asmuch farm-to-table fare as possible.

Greenfield Community CollegeDining ServicesOne College Drive, Greenfield413-775-1177 • gcc.mass.eduGCC 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 isopen to the public. Normal hours ofoperation are Monday–Friday 7:30am–6pm during the fall/spring semesters;7:30am–2pm during the summer months,except Friday when we close at noon.

Hampshire College893 West Street, Amherst413-559-5683hampshire.edu/sustainable/a-healthy-food-transitionHampshire College aims to test the limitsof regional sustainable agriculture bysourcing nearly 100% of food on campuslocally. This effort is supported by theHampshire College Farm, which growsmore than 75,000 pounds of produce ayear using organic growing practices.The farm also supplies us with fresheggs, pork, beef, and maple syrup. Wework with more than 15 other farms toserve fresh, local meals.

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Northfield Mount HermonSchool Dining ServicesOne Lamplighter Way, Gill413-498-3277 • nmhschool.orgNMH, a private boarding high school,offers an extensive variety of foodsthrough our dining services, includingethnic food bars and vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan entrées. We use vegetables,syrup, and other products 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, Northampton413-585-2300smith.edu/diningservicesSmith College Dining Services providesfood and service to students, faculty,staff, and guests at 11 dining locations,the Campus Center Café, and theSmith College Conference Center. The Campus Center Café is open to the public Monday–Friday 7:30am–11:30pm; Saturday and Sunday9:30am–11:30pm.

Springfield Public Schools1550 Main Street, Springfield413-787-7141springfieldpublicschools.comOur food service’s mission is to eliminatechild hunger and increase nutrition in aculture of equity and proficiency. Ourfarm-to-school program includes nutritionand wellness education, school gardens,salad stations, local farm partners, afield-to-freezer program, composting,and local purchasing goals. Opening in2018 is the Springfield Culinary andNutrition Center.

UMass Amherst Dining Services669 North Pleasant Street, Amherst413-545-2472 • umassdining.comOur mission is to serve a variety of healthy,flavorful meals featuring local, regional,and world cuisine, in a sustainable andenvironmentally-conscious manner. Wepurchase 30% of our produce locally.Open to the public, we offer an award-winning residential and retail diningprogram, and catering. We’re on a mission to change the way the world eats,offering the best in healthy, sustainable,and delicious cuisine.

Westfield State University Dining Services577 Western Avenue, Westfield413-572-5410 • westfield.ma.eduAs a part of a larger commitment tohealthy and sustainable foods, WestfieldState University made the decision toswitch from a contract food serviceprovider to self-operation. As a self-operated dining program, WestfieldState will enjoy greater autonomy withrespect to menu and service in order tocontribute to the overall campus experienceand success of our students.


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HOSPITALSCooley 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 SERVICESThe 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 diningexperience at The Arbors as fresh andenjoyable as possible.

Lathrop RetirementCommunities100 Bassett Brook Drive,Easthampton • 413-586-0006 lathrop.kendal.orgLathrop offers a variety of retirementliving options, in townhomes or apartments, on two campuses in theheart of the Pioneer Valley. To us, environmental sustainability meanspracticing stewardship on our campusesand supporting the people who care for our local environment. Lathrop iscommitted to providing our residentswith the freshest ingredients purchasedlocally in the Pioneer Valley.

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 vegeta-bles available in our area. We partnerwith dozens of local farms, gardeners,and growers to offer produce, eggs,local milk, plant starts, and volunteertrainers on topics such as how to growand cook with fresh produce and howto plant a container garden.

Rockridge RetirementCommunity25 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 per day.Meals are homemade and nutritious,with fresh local fruit and vegetables,home-baked desserts, and more. In thesummer, 70% of our food is sourced locally.

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Chicopee Public Schools

“We serve 10,000 meals every day at Chicopee Public Schools, andwe take our work very seriously. We find local products to be superiorin freshness and taste, and the kids can tell the difference when we servelocal food—I have high schoolers asking for seconds when we serve Hadleyasparagus! It’s a win-win, because we know we’re supporting our localfarmers, and they’ve been very supportive of us. I can call Joe up and askfor 2,000 pounds of berries, and he’s there.”

—Joanne Lennon, Director of Food Service, Chicopee Public Schools

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Joe Czajkowski Farm, Hadley

“We’re farming 400 acres, and 162 of those are organic. A lotof our fruits and vegetables go directly to grocery stores, butwe’ve also been lucky to have relationships with schools likeUMass Amherst and Chicopee Public Schools. It works for us,because produce that’s getting used in food service is just as high qualityas what the grocery stores want, but it’s ok if the size or shape is a little odd.The people doing food service at schools are great to work with—we know ittakes extra work to buy local, and they do it because it’s the right thing. They spend their lives serving others, and they want to reach out and support others by supporting local farms and jobs.” —Joe Czajkowski

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FRANKLIN COUNTYAshfieldAshfield Town CommonSaturday 9am–1pm •May 13–October 28

Bernardston*Bernardston United Church parking lotSaturday 10am–1pmMay 27–September 30

ConwayGreenfield Savings Bank parking lot181 Parsons RoadWednesday 4–7pm • June 7–September 27

Greenfield Saturday Market*Court SquareNext to Common & Town HallSaturday 8am–12:30pmApril 29–October 28

Greenfield Tuesday Market*Sears Avenue, downtown GreenfieldBetween Green Fields Market & King’s GymTuesday 3–6:30pm •May 2–October 31

Northfield*In front of Green Trees Gallery(Northfield Coffee and Books)105 Main Street (Routes 63 & 10)Thursday 3–6pm •May 25–October 5

OrangeThe Armory parking lot135 East Main StreetThursday 3–6pm •May 18–October 12

Shelburne FallsOn the Green • Water Street & Main StreetFriday 2–6:30pm •May 26–October 27

ShutesburyIn front of Shutesbury Town Hall1 Cooleyville RoadSaturday 8:30am–12pmMay 20–October 14

Turners Falls*Corner of Avenue A & 2nd StreetNext to Great Falls Discovery CenterWednesday 2–6pm •May 3–October 25

HAMPDEN COUNTYBrimfieldHitchcock Free Academy2 Brookfield RoadSaturday 9am–2pm •April 15–October 28

Chicopee*Off Chicopee Street, under I-391 overpassWednesday 10:30am–2:30pmJuly 5–September 13

Holyoke City Hall*In front of City Hall • Dwight & High StreetThursday 10am–2pm •May 18–October 26

LongmeadowLongmeadow Shops • 666 Bliss RoadThursday 2–7pm • June 15–October 26

MonsonFirst Church parking lot • 5 High Street2nd and 4th Thursdays 3–6pm May 25–September 7

Nuestras Raíces Mobile Market*Multiple locations and daysJune–TBDFor updates, visit nuestras-raices.org

Springfield Central Downtown*Tower Square Park1447 Main StreetFriday, 11am–3pm •May 19–October 27

Springfield/City Soul Market*700 State Street, SpringfieldSaturday 10am–2pm • June 17–October 28

Springfield Cooperative158 Avocado StreetSaturday 7–11am •May 6–June 10

Springfield/Forest Park*Forest Park, Cyr Arena parking lotTuesday 12:30–6pm •May 2–October 31

Springfield Go Fresh Mobile Market*Multiple locations and daysJuly–October (end date TBD)See Facebook for updates

Springfield/STCC*Springfield Technical Community College Campus GreenWednesday 11:30am–2pmSeptember 6–December 13

Westfield*Church of the Atonement36 Court StreetThursday 12–6pm • June 1–October 5

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HAMPSHIRE COUNTYAmherst*Amherst CenterSpring Street parking lotSaturday 8am–1:30pmApril 22–November 18

Belchertown*Belchertown Town CommonSunday 10am–2pm • June 11–October 8no market 9/24

EasthamptonEasthampton Municipal Building parking lot50 Payson AvenueSaturday 9am–1pm •May 13–October 28

Florence*Florence Civic Center • 90 Park StreetWednesday 2–6pm •May 3–October 25

Northampton Saturday Market*Gothic StreetSaturday 8am–1pm •April 29–November 11

Northampton Tuesday Market*150 Main Street, pedestrian way behind Thornes MarketplaceTuesday 1:30–6:30pmApril 25–November 7

South HadleyTown Common, in front of the VillageShops • Hadley Street at College StreetThursday 2–6pm • June 1–October 5

Ware*CVS at 104 West StreetSaturday 9am–1pmJune 17–October (date TBD)

WORCESTER COUNTYBarreBarre CommonSaturday 9am–12:30pmMay 13–October 28

HardwickHardwick Town CommonSunday 11am–2pm • June 18–October 29

West BrookfieldTown Common • Routes 9 & 67Wednesday 3–6pm • June 7–October 11

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

WINTERFARMERS’ MARKETS:Amherst*For updates, visit amherstwintermarket.com

Greenfield *Four Corners School21 Ferrante Avenue1st Saturday of the month, 10am–1pmNovember 4–March 3(plus November 18)

Northampton*Smith Vocational and AgriculturalHigh School • 80 Locust StreetSaturday 9am–2pmNovember 18–April 21

Springfield*Old Monkey House in Forest Park302 Sumner AvenueNovember 11 & 18, then the 2nd & 4thSaturday of the month to April 14,10am–2pm

WilbrahamGardens of Wilbraham2301 Boston RoadSaturday 10am–2pmDecember–April

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

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

Austin Brothers Valley Farm, Belchertown

“We used to be a dairy farm, and 10 or 11 years ago westopped milking cows and started focusing on producingmeat. It was a big shift from being a wholesale business to selling directly to consumers at farmers’ markets and our stand in Belchertown.We love the rapport we have with customers at the market—you can’t get that personal touch other places. We’re able to answer questions

about our meat and how to cook it, and we ask questions and learn from our customers, too!” —Roxanne Austin

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Abundance Farm 36

Al Stepanik Greenhouses 20

American Agro AGD 6

Amethyst Farm 6

Amherst Farm Winery 6

Amherst Nurseries 6

Apex Orchards 38

The Apple Place 19

Art’s Farm 19

Astarte Farm 25

The Atherton Farm 14

Atkins Farms 6

Atlas Farm 39

Austin Brothers Valley Farm 11

Australis Aquaculture 78

Balky Farm 36

Barberic Farm 38

Bardwell Farm 30

Bare Roots Farm 15

The Bars Farm 18

Barstow’s Longview Farm 25

Barway Farm, Inc. 18

Bascom Hollow Farm, LLC 21

Bashista Orchards 41

Bear Meadow Farm 8

Bear Path Compost 49

Bear Swamp Orchard & Cidery 8

The Benson Place 32

Bergeron Sugar House 33

Birdhaven Blueberry Farm 41

The Bitty Red Barn 41

Blossoming Acres 41

Blue Heaven Blueberry and Raspberry Farm 35

Blue Heron Farm 15

Book & Plow Farm 6

Boomsma Family Farm 13

Borawski Farm 33

Boyden Brothers Maple 17

Bree-Z-Knoll Farm 33

Bridgmont Farm 48

Brook’s Bend Farm 35

Brookfield Farm 6

Bug Hill Farm 10

Burnt Hill Farm 32

Calabrese Farms 41

Carr’s Ciderhouse 25

Chase Hill Farm 46

Chestnut Mountain Tree Farm 31

Chicoine Family Farm 19

Ciesluk Farm Stand 19

Clark Brothers Orchards, LLC 10

Clarkdale Fruit Farms 19

Cook Farm & Flayvors of Cook Farm 25

Cook’s Farm Orchard 13

Couch Brook Farm 12

Coward Farm 42

Coyote Hill Farm 13

Crabapple Farm 15

Cranston’s Tree Farm 10

Cream of the Crop Farm 38

Crimson & Clover Farm 21

D & R Farm 29

Dan’s Veggies 20

Dancing Bear Farm 34

Dave’s Natural Garden 22

Deepening Roots Farm 6

Devine Farms, Inc. 25

DewGreen Farm 10

Dickinson Farm 22

Diemand Farm 46

DJ’s Farm Fresh Produce 39

Dufresne’s Sugar House 50

E & J Scott Orchards 14

E. Cecchi Farms 20

East View Farm 16

Echo Hill Orchards & Winery 35

Eden Pond Farm 13

EIEIO Farm 33

Fairview Farms, Inc. 78

Ferrindino’s Sugarhouse 30

Five College Farms 26

Flourish Farm 13

Flynn Farm 42

Four Corners Farm 50

Four Rex Farm, Inc. 26

Four Star Farms, Inc. 37

Foxbard Farm 38

Freeman Farm 33

Frizzell Hill Farm 34

Full Kettle Farm 35

Fungi Ally 26

Gardening the Community 42

The Gill Greenery 22

Goat Nook Farm 18

Godard’s Red Hen Farm, LLC/Mineral Hills Winery 21

Golonka Farm 49

Good Bunch Farm 17

Gooseberry Farms 47

Grace Hill Farm 18

Gran-Val Farm/Scoop, LLC 23

Granny’s Place 6

Graves-Glen Farm 39

Gray Dog’s Farm 33

Green Acres Fruit Farm 49

Hager’s Farm Market 39

Hart Farm 17

Hartman’s Herb Farm and B&B 11

Harvest Farm of Whately 78

Harvest Moon Farm 21

Headwater Cider 32

Heart Beet Gardens 10

Hettie Belle Farm 46

Hickory Hill Farm 50

High Lawn Farm 33

HillTown Grazers 22

Hinckley Harvest Farm 47

Howden Farm, LLC 38

Intervale Farm 48

Invisible Cities Apiary 7

J & J Farms 7

Joe Czajkowski Farm 78

Johnson Brook Farms, LLC 42

Johnson Hill Farm 14

Johnson’s Farm 37

Just Roots and the GreenfieldCommunity Farm 24

Justamere Tree Farm 50

K & L Organic Growers 16

Kenburn Orchards 39

Kielbasa Orchards 26

Kinne Brook Farm 50

Kitchen Garden Farm 42

Kosinski Farms 47

Kushi Farm & the NorthHadley Chili Pepper Company, LLC 26

Lakeside PYO Strawberries 27

LaSalle Florists 49

Laurenitis Farm 43

Lazy Acres Farm 78

Left Field Farm 35

Letendre Farm 43

Leyden Glen Lamb 34

Little Brook Farm 43

The Little White Goat Dairyat Heritage Fields Farm 37

Lyonsville Farm 16

Malinowski Farms 36

Manda Farm 38

Many Hands Farm Corps 7

Maple Corner Farm 23

Mapleline Farm 27

Martin’s Farm Compost and Mulch 24

Mayval Farm Creamery 48

McCray’s Farm and Country Creamery 41

McKinstry’s Market Garden, Inc. 15

Meadow View Farms, LLC 42

Meadowbrook Farm 19

Mill Valley Milk Company 27

Mockingbird Farm 20

Moss Hill Farm 38

Mount Warner Vineyards, LLC 27

Mountain Orchard, LLC 23

Mountain Pasture Farm 11

Mountain View Farm 20

Mycoterra Farm 40

Natural Roots 17

Nestrovich Orchard 23

New England Apiaries/ Billy C’s Raw Honey 47

New England Wild Edibles 16

New Salem Preserves 36

Next Barn Over Farm 28

North Hadley Sugar Shack 28

Northfield Mount Hermon Farm 22

Northwoods Forest Products 37

Nuestras Raíces, Inc. 33

Nutwood Farm 18

O’Brien Farm 37

Old Friends Farm 7

Open Palm Farm 78

Outlook Farm Barn and Eatery 48

Park Hill Orchard 20

Paul Bunyan’s Farm & Nursery, Inc. 15

Paul’s Sugar House 50

Phoenix Fruit Farm 12

The Pieropan ChristmasTree Farm 10

Pignatare’s Farm 47

Pine Hill Orchards 16

Pioneer Valley NE Growers Coop 28

Pioneer Valley Popcorn 39

Plainville Farm 79

Pop’s Farm 31

Popeye Hill Farm 43

Poplar Hill Farm, Inc. 49

Prospect Meadow Farm(ServiceNet Inc.) 31

Queen’s Greens 79

Quonquont Farm 49

Rainbow Harvest Farm 24

Randall’s Farm 35

Ravenwold Greenhouses 21

The Raymond Farm 13

Ray’s Family Farm 42

Red Barn Honey Company 36

Red Fire Farm 23

Red Fire North Farm Stand& Rustic Bakery 35

Red Gate Farm Education Center 14

River Bend Farm 28

River Maple Farm 13

River Rock Farm 14

River Valley Farm 49

Riverland Farm 43

Roaming Farm, LLC 40

Robinson Farm 30

Rock Ridge Farm 37

Rooted Flower Farm 29

Roundhill Orchards 41

Sage Farm 35

Sapowsky Farms 23

Sawmill Herb Farm 21

Sawyer Farm 50

Seeds of Solidarity Farm 37

Sentinel Farm 12

Severance’s Maple Products 37

Shattuck’s Sugarhouse 12

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Shaw’s Sugarhouse 15

Shinglebrook Farm 39

Sidehill Farm 32

Simple Gifts Farm 7

Skalbite Family Farms 35

Small Ones Farm 8

Songline Enterprises, LLC 34

Spring Water Farm 11

Steady Lane Farm 11

Stillman Quality Meats, LLC 30

Stockbridge Farm 40

Stone Soup Farm 29

Stonegate Farm 17

Stony Creek Farm 36

Sugarbush Farm 35

Summit Farm 12

Sunrise Farms 17

Sunset Farm 8

Sweet Morning Farm 35

Sweethaven Farm & Flowers 11

Sweetwater Farm 37

Szawlowski Potato Farms, Inc. 79

Tanstaafl Farm 25

Teddy C. Smiarowski FarmStand and Creamy 43

Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm 31

Thomas Farm 43

Trillium Farm 37

Trotwood Acres Farm 47

Twenty Acre Farm and Greenhouses 29

Twin Oaks Farm 79

Upinngil Farm 22

Valley View Farm 32

Vollinger Farm 21

W & W Farms 49

Waidlich Farm 35

Wakulima Cooperative 36

Walker Farm at Whortleberry Hill 36

Walnut Hill Farm 13

Wandering Brook Farm 25

Warm Colors Apiary 40

Warner Farm, LLC 43

West Granville Blueberries 24

Wheel-View Farm 39

White House Farm 41

Whitney Acres Farm 11

Wild Rose Farm 31

Wilder Brook Farm 15

Wilder Hill Gardens 18

Wilkes Farm 36

Winter Moon Roots 29

Winterberry Farm 17

Yellow Stonehouse Farm 47

LANDSCAPE &GARDEN CENTERS

Andrew’s Greenhouse 52

Broadfork Permaculture: Edible and Ecological Landscaping 52

Hadley Garden Center 52

Megan’s Valley Garden &Landscape Supply 52

New England Wild FlowerSociety at Nasami Farm 52

Sixteen Acres Garden Center 52

RETAILERS & DISTRIBUTORS

AC’s Main Street Market 59

Armata’s Market 57

Atkins Farms Country Market 54

Atkins Farms—Your Local Market 54

Barstow’s Dairy Store andBakery at Longview Farm 56

Better Life Whole Foods 59

Big E’s Supermarket 54

Big Y World Class Market: Amherst 54

Big Y World Class Market:East Longmeadow 54

Big Y World Class Market: Greenfield 55

Big Y World Class Market: Longmeadow 57

Big Y World Class Market: Northampton 57

Big Y World Class Market: Southampton 58

Big Y World Class Market: Wilbraham 60

Cooper’s Corner 54

Cornucopia Foods 57

Foster’s Supermarket 55

Fresh Acres Market 59

Green Fields Market 55

Greenfield Farmers Cooperative Exchange 56

In The Box 57

Keystone Market 58

Leverett Village Co-op 56

Maple Farm Foods 56

McCusker’s Market 58

Millstone Farm Market 59

Myers Produce 78

New England Felting Supply 54

North Hadley Market 56

The Old Creamery Co-op 54

Provisions 57

Quabbin Harvest Food Co-op 58

Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse 57

Rice Fruit Farm 60

River Valley Co-op 57

Squash, Inc. 79

State Street Fruit Store 58

Sutter Meats 58

What Cheer Fruit & Produce 79

Whole Foods Market 56

The Williamsburg Market 60

RESTAURANTS

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30Boltwood at The Lord Jeffery Inn 62

350 Grill Steakhouse 69

Alice’s Kitchen at Honey Hill 63

Alina’s Ristorante 65

The Alvah Stone 66

Auntie Cathie’s Kitchen 70

Beets & Barley Catering 66

Bella Foodie, LLC 69

Belly of the Beast 66

The Bistro at Gateway City Arts 66

Bistro Les Gras 66

The Black Sheep Deli 62

Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering 70

Bottega Cucina 70

BridgeSide Grille 70

Bub’s BBQ, Inc. 70

Bueno Y Sano: Amherst 62

Bueno Y Sano: Northampton 67

Bueno Y Sano: West Springfield 70

Center Square Grill 64

Champney’s Restaurant &Tavern at the Deerfield Inn 63

Coco & The Cellar Bar 64

Cup and Top Café 64

The Dirty Truth 67

Dobrá Tea 67

Eastside Grill 67

Elmer’s Store & Restaurant 63

Esselon Café 65

The Farm Table at Kringle Candle 63

Fitzwilly’s Restaurant 67

Florence Pie Bar 64

FoodLove, Inc. 69

The Gill Tavern 64

GoBerry: Amherst 62

GoBerry: Northampton 67

Great Falls Harvest 70

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant 64

Hearty Eats 69

Henion Bakery 62

Hillside Pizza: Bernardston 63

Hillside Pizza: Hadley 65

Hillside Pizza: South Deerfield 69

Hope & Olive 65

Jake’s 67

Johnny’s Tavern 62

The Lady Killigrew Café 66

Lattitude Restaurant 70

Local 67

Lone Wolf 62

Magpie 65

Mama Iguana’s 68

Max’s Tavern 69

Mi Tierra Restaurant 65

My Main Squeeze 64

Northampton Brewery 68

Paul and Elizabeth’s Restaurant 68

The People’s Pint 65

Pizzeria Paradiso 68

Roberto’s Restaurant 68

Sam’s Pizzeria and Café 68

Sevenstrong 68

Share Coffee Roasters & Cafés 65

Small Oven Bakery 64

Spoleto 68

The Student Prince Restaurant & Fort Café 69

Sylvester’s Restaurant 68

Tart Baking Co. 69

Taylor’s Tavern & Restaurant 65

Wagon Wheel Restaurant 64

West End Pub 69

The Whately Inn 70

Wheelhouse Farm Truck 62

Woodstar Café 69

The Works Bakery Café 62

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Alicia’s Homemade 72

Appalachian Naturals 72

Artifact Cider Project 72

Artisan Beverage Cooperative 77

Black Birch Vineyard 77

Crooked Stick Pops 72

Forest Products Associates 72

Full Moon Ghee 72

Hardwick Vineyard & Winery 72

Hosta Hill 72

Kringle Farm Table 77

Lashway Lumber, Inc. 73

Maple Valley Ice Cream 73

Mi Tierra Tortillas 73

Mother’s Inc. 73

Old Friends Farm 73

Ponders Hollow Custom WoodFlooring and Millwork 77

Real Pickles 73

Relish the Harvest 74

Richardson’s Candy Kitchen 77

Seven Hills Farmstead 74

Stoneman Brewery, LLC 74

Sweet Birch Herbals 76

Tornado Firestarters, LLC 76

DINING SERVICES

Amherst College Dining Services 80

The Arbors at Greenfield 82

The Bement School 80

Chicopee Public Schools 80

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Café 82

Deerfield Academy Dining Services 80

Eaglebrook School 80

Greenfield Community College Dining Services 80

Hampshire College 80

Lathrop Retirement Communities 82

Northampton Survival Center 82

Northfield Mount HermonSchool Dining Services 81

Rockridge Retirement Community 82

Smith College Dining Services 81

Springfield Public Schools 81

UMass Amherst Dining Services 81

Westfield State UniversityDining Services 81

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