“Whiny Wednesdays” is a recurring series that focuses on giving caregivers fun ideas to do locally. The result being that Whiny Days are no more! We are always looking for guest posters for this series, please email us if you’re interested. talk@newburyport-today.com
Newburyport Mother’s Club, a local all-volunteer social club that boasts over 700 area families as members, is excited to contribute to “Whiny Wednesdays”! We will be providing information about community events and things to do, as well as our exclusive events for NMC members. To find out more about joining Newburyport Mothers Club, visit us ONLINE HERE
We are so lucky to live in an area with a wealth of local farms with fresh fruits and vegetables. Buying local is a great way to support your community and give your family the freshest food possible. We are all so excited that the strawberries are already out for the season so bring your family picking! Here is a selection of local farms. Please call ahead to be sure they are offering You Pick!
Join the Newburyport Mother’s Club on Thursday, June 17 at 10 am for strawberry picking at Cider Hill Farms in Amesbury.
Applecrest Farm Orchards
133 Exeter Road (Rte. 88)
Hampton Falls, NH
603-926-3721
www.applecrest.com
Open May-December daily, 8am-6pm
Applecrest Farm Orchards is the oldest and largest apple orchard in New Hampshire’s beautiful seacoast region. It has been growing the finest fruits and vegetables on its nearly 300 acres since the first apple tree was planted in 1913. Operated by the Wagner family since 1954, Applecrest now produces about 40,000 bushels of more than 40 different varieties of apples, including many New England favorites such as MacIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Ida Red, and Red Delicious. Our summer crops (available at the Applemart or pick-your-own), fresh vegetables, juicy tree-ripened peaches and nectarines, and sweet corn, are picked daily.
Appleton Farms CSA Ipswich
219 County Road
Ipswich, MA
978-356-1655
www.thetrustees.org
Open June-October
Appleton Farms, operated by The Trustees of Reservations, is the oldest farm in the country that is open to the public. The farm offers a Community Supported Agriculture program, a grass-based dairy, agricultural internships, educational programs and beautiful walking year round.
Arrowhead Farm
131 Ferry Road
Newburyport, MA
978-465-8109
www.arrowheadfamilyfarm.com
Open April-October, 10am -6pm
For 324 years Arrowhead Farm has been providing the area with quality farm products including plants, fruits, berries, vegetables, flowers, eggs and poultry, meat and livestock, milk, wool and forest products. The farm’s retail greenhouse offers a variety of fresh farm products. Stop by for high quality garden plants and all the advice and information that you might need along with them. Our farm fields grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and berries without chemical fertilizers or pesticide sprays. The pastures are being used again to provide the best naturally raised beef, pork, and chevon found in this area. All of the livestock is fed with hay, grain, and forages grown right here on the farm or by other local farmer friends. No hormones, antibiotics or meat by-products will be found in any feed here at Arrowhead. We also offer different honeys from our bees, eggs from our organically fed hens and our own pure maple syrup. The farm is just a short ride from town. Feed the animals! Pick your own flowers and herbs! Host a party in the greenhouse! Preschool and playgroups always welcome-great for birthday parties!
Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern Avenue
Amesbury, MA
978-388-5525
www.ciderhill.com
Open daily May until the day before Thanksgiving, 8am-6pm. After 11/1, 8am-5pm
Cider Hill offers you the opportunity to pick your own fruit throughout the summer and fall. Go inside their wonderful store and watch them make fresh donuts and watch their bees make honey. They welcome school tours and large groups (you must arrange this ahead of time.) They have a crop schedule telling you what you can pick yourself and/or purchase at the store throughout the season. Starting a CSA in 2010.
Ingaldsby Farm
14 Washington Street
Boxford, MA
978-352-2813
ingaldsbyfarm@comcast.net
Open April-December daily, 8am-6pm
Ingaldsby Farm offers a wonderful farm stand with fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods and other treats. They have a play area in the back with a variety of animals for viewing. They ask you not to bring your own food, but why would you when theirs is so good!!
Long Hill Orchards
520 Main Street (Rte. 113)West Newbury, MA978-363-2170
www.longhillorchard.com
Open spring through fall
Long Hill Orchard and Farm has been in operation since 1896. In 2007, we started our Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) program with our sister farm Picadilly Farm in Winchester, NH. In addition to our CSA program (using sustainable methods only) we grow produce and fruit for our farm stand open to the public including apples, peaches and pears. And there are many other great items available such as local dairy products, honey, maple syrup, crafts, baked goods, etc. You can also enjoy a tasty treat from our ice cream stand (opens in May).
Russell Orchards
143 Argilia Road
Ipswich, MA978-356-5366
www.russellorchardsma.com
Open May-November
The 120-acre farms grows more than 25 varieties of apples as well as many different types of fruits and vegetables. All of their veggies are “No-Spray” (which means no synthetics or nasty stuff.) There is a bakery and store, and even a winery! PYO strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries are favorites, and entertainment and hayrides are available throughout the season. The farm is on the road to Crane’s Beach.
Smolak Farms
315 South Bradford Street
North Andover, MA978-682-6332
www.smolakfarms.com
Open spring through fall
Smolak Farms offers activities for children of all ages. Depending upon the season, children can pick their own peaches, nectarines, plums, apples and pumpkins. Children can also feed the animals on the farm including goats, rabbits, pigs and chickens. There are ducks and swans in the pond and fallow deer in their woodland environment. The farm offers a small enclosed play space with structures to climb on. The farm stand sells fresh muffins, donuts, plants, preserves and gift items. Picnic tables are available to have a snack or meal. During the year (depending upon the season), they offer tours, hayrides, children’s entertainment, educational activities, pony rides and children’s crafts. There is a summer program for children ages 4-6.
Tender Crop Farm
110 High Road
Newbury, MA
978-462-6972
www.tendercropfarms.com
Open daily, 9am-6:30pm
A wonderful local farm located on 70 acres. It is home to a 100-year-old barn featuring a live buffalo, “Buffy,” and a llama. You can PYO strawberries in the summer. Also a great place to buy fresh baked pies, marinated meats and fresh local produce!
