For my wife, a farm stand is like a homing beacon she can’t resist. Like a bee, she seems to be drawn to every farm stand we pass, attracted by the beautiful colors and scent of farm-fresh organic produce. 

Farm stands offer us the best from the earth, like sweet red carrots, multicolored heirloom tomatoes, fragrant garlic, watermelons, radishes, eggs, and much more. But equally important, farm stands are an important lifeline for area farmers and their families.

Massachusetts and the Boston area have over 1700 farms, and they are mostly small operations. Being able to sell their produce directly to you is their major source of income. 

Buying produce at the supermarket leaves the farmer with only 10 cents on every dollar you spend. The rest is lost on transportation, packaging, warehousing, etc.  But buying at a farm stand leaves the farmer with 90 cents out of every dollar. So, it represents an important source of income, and it gives our farmers a clear message that we appreciate and support their hard work.

But not all farm stands belong to farmers. Some civic organizations run farm stands to support their cause. For example, Everett Community Growers (ECG) is working to improve health outcomes and increase civic engagement among Everett residents through urban agriculture. Membership consists of residents who work together to produce and sell their goods at their farm stand.

So pack up the kids and the dog and head out to a farm stand. Not only will it feed your family with the most nutritious and healthiest food, but it will also feed the farmer’s family. I think that is called a win-win proposition.

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Farm Stands around Boston

Allandale Farm Shop Online    Local farm with 60 acres of organicall grown mixed vegetables and flowers. Offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, lettuce, kale, sweet potatoes, hot peppers, melons and more. Produce is freshly harvested daily, giving it more flavor, higher nutritional value, and prolonged shelf life. Offers Farm Store, CSA and Outdoor Summer Program for children. Brookline

Belmont Acres Farm    Family-run 5-acre farm with farm stand and CSA program. Committed to growing the freshest and most diverse produce with sustainable methods, emphasizing disease resistant cultivars and a critical application of organic methods. Belmont

Boston Honey Company Shop Online    Farm store of local honey producer. Offering farm-produced honey from their local Apiaries at Concord, Lincoln and public park lands. Also offers Pure Beeswax Candles and skin care products all made with their own sustainable harvested Beeswax. Open Wednesday to Sunday 8am to 8pm. Faneuile Hall

Everett Community Growers (ECG)    Farm Stand of Everett Community Growers (ECG) who are working to improve health outcomes and increase civic engagement among Everett residents. Membership consists of residents who work together to produce and sell their goods at their farm stand. Saturday 9 am- 12 pm Accept: P-EBT, SNAP/ HIP, Card, and Cash. Everett

Newton Community Farm    Non-Profit community farm with a farm stand and CSA program, growing vegetables and herbs. The goal of the program is to engage and educate the public about sustainable practices for agriculture, land use, and stewardship. Newton

Siena Farms Farm Store    Family farm growing over 100 varieties of vegetables, flowers, and mushrooms on 75 acres of protected farmland in Sudbury & Sterling, MA. Offers year-round CSA and farm stores at the Boston Public Market at Faneuil Hall and Boston’s South End. Boston Faneuil Hall and South Boston

Volante Farms    Working farm with thirty acres of fruits and vegetables sold at the farm store. The selection at the farm store is impressive, with fresh farm produce, bakery, deli, butcher shop and cheese store. There is also a cafe/restaurant with craft beer & wine as well as a seasonal ice cream stand. Also offers Christmas trees, Wreaths, Poinsettias etc... Needham

Farm Stands North of Boston

Little Brook Farm and Garden    Farm Store with flowers for arrangements, memorial services, weddings services, plant arrangements, water fountains, bird baths, flower basket hangers, spring garden plants, and greens and tomatoes Also operates farm stands at Saugus and Melrose Farmers Markets. Saugus, Melrose

Farm Stands West of Boston

Codman Community Farms    Historic Community farm committed to using sustainable farming methods. Farm store offers organic produce, pasture-raised and sustainably grown heritage pork, chicken, 100% grass-fed beef, eggs, all grown on the farm. Meat is available frozen year-round. Lincoln

Dowse Orchards    Farm stand on 200 year old family farm, producing 25 varieties of apples, vegetables, greenhouse crops and more. Also offers cider, "Pick your own" apples, pumpkins and Christmas trees. "...we have operated a roadside farm stand for more than 60 years, selling the products we raise on a seasonal basis..." Sherborn

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary    Farm stand at Mass Audubon 206 acre Drumlin Farm and Wildlife Sanctuary. Offers fresh organic produce, farm-raised lamb, pork, goat, beef farm produced yarn, maple syrup, handmade soaps from Drumlin cows and goats, honey and eggs Thursday-Sunday 10:00 am-4:00 pm Lincoln

Land's Sake Farm    Public farm with farm stand as well as CSA and educational programs. Offers organic farm produce and artisanal products, including fresh honey and maple syrup. Also offers "Pick your own flowers". Open June to October. Weston

Lexington Community Farm    Community-based farm with public educational programs, Farm Store and CSA program. farmstand offers Diary, Eggs, Meat, Bakery, Desserts and much more. Farmstand Lexington

Lookout Farm Shop Online    One of the oldest continuously working farms in the U.S. Offers farm-made cider and beer and "Pick Your Own" strawberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples and pumpkins. Families also enjoy train rides, children's play area, picnic tables, hay pyramid, burlap maze and Busy Bee Learning Center. Book a Birthday Party, School or Camp Field Trip, Group Outing or Corporate Event. Natick

Mass Audubon The Farm at Moose Hill    Mass Audubon farm with 17-acre vegetable vegetable fields. The farm runs a Farm Stand, Vegetable and Fruit CSA and sells free range eggs. Also Runs many educational programs for adults and children. Sharon

Natick Community Organic Farm    Non-profit Community Farm with Farm Stand and CSA program with certified-organic farm products including mesclun, seedlings, maple syrup, produce, cut flowers. eggs, livestock/meat, and woolen yarn. Offers youth programs, teen employment, and volunteer opportunities. Natick

Sunshine Farm    Third generation farm with farm stand, CSA and ice cream window. Offering homegrown fruits and vegetables, baked goods as well as hanging baskets. "Pick Your Own" strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches and apples. Farmstand Sherborn

The Bean Family Farm    Family farm with farm stand, CSA program offering farm fresh produce, meat, pumpkins, and Holiday products. Sells fresh cut Christmas trees of all sizes, wreaths and many other holiday decorations. . Westwood

Waltham Fields Community Farm    Non-profit community farm with barn store, CSA and educational programs. The farm sustainably stewards agricultural land, providing its harvests and educational programming to local and Greater Boston communities. Waltham

Wild Robbins Farm    Small family-run farm selling farm-raised heritage pork, chicken, turkey, lamb, and eggs. Also offers egg and poultry CSA. First generation family farm, was stablished in 2019 with the mission to raise healthy and happy animals. Sherborn

Wilson Farm    Historic farm with extensive farm store, offering locally grown produce, house baked bread and sweets, freshly prepared take home meals, their own hen house eggs, top quality meats, dairy and cheeses from New England, beautiful cut flowers, and a huge selection of lush garden and indoor plants. The CSA program includes produce, fresh cut flower, and fresh fish shares. Lexington

Farm Stands South of Boston

Brookwood Community Farm    Community farm with local agriculture program and educational opportunities. Produces organic vegetables and flowers on 5 acres of revitalized farm land. Offers their farm products at their farm stand and a CSA program. Canton

Pakeen Farm    Family farm with farm store and CSA program. In spring the farm sells a variety of seedlings and mini cider doughnuts. In fall they offer pumpkins, cider, apples and doughnuts, and in the winter freshly cut Christmas trees and holiday decorations. Canton

Powisset Farm    Trustee farm with farm store and 250-person CSA, featuring trustees grown certified organic produce, pasture-raised meat and eggs, prepared foods, locally sourced specialty foods and sustainable gifts. Educational programs for children and adults, school tours, cooking classes, walks and hikes, farm dinners and 4H programs for kids. Farmstand Dover

The Neighborhood Farm Shop Online    Local farm with CSA and Online farm stand. Growing all natural vegetables, herbs, cut flowers. You can find their CSA stand at the Roslindale, Westport and Tiverton Farmers Markets. Westport

We Grow Microgreens Shop Online    Urban farm growing microgreens, edible flowers, seedlings, unique tropicals and leafy greens. Shop online or visit farm stands at farmers markets in Dedham, Mattapan, Natick, Newton Roslindale and Wayland. Check website for more info. Hyde Park

Weir River Farm    Small diversified farm on the South Shore with farm store and CSA program. Offers certified organic produce, pasture raised meat and eggs. Also offers self-guided hiking trails, visiting and volunteer opportunities. Hingham