How to Get Farm-Fresh Food
- Farm Stands and Markets: Visit farm stands like Lull Farm in Hollis, which offers a market-like experience with produce, meats, cheeses, and homemade soups, or Barker’s Farm in Stratham for fresh vegetables and cut flowers. Farmers’ markets, listed by the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, & Food, operate seasonally, with some winter markets open through April. Check our farm directory for locations near you.
- Pick-Your-Own (PYO) Farms: Experience the joy of harvesting your own food at farms like Alyson’s Orchard in Walpole, offering apples, peaches, and berries, or Longview Farm in Plymouth for strawberries and vegetables. PYO seasons run from mid-June (strawberries) to October (apples, pumpkins). Call ahead for crop availability and hours.
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs): Join a CSA like Fresh Start Farms in Manchester for customizable weekly deliveries of vegetables, meats, and local products. CSAs support new farmers and ensure fresh, seasonal food. Find CSAs through the NH Department of Agriculture or NH Food Alliance.
- Online and Delivery Options: Farms like Brookford Farm in Canterbury offer online ordering with local delivery in NH and eastern MA, including organic vegetables, grass-fed meats, and dairy. Local Foods Plymouth provides weekly curbside pickup of produce, meats, and baked goods from farms within 30 miles of Plymouth.
- Farm-to-Table Experiences: Enjoy multi-course farm dinners at White Gates Farm in Tamworth, showcasing organic produce and meats, or visit farms hosting fall festivals with wagon rides, caramel apples, and family activities.