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Come with Me to the Root Cellar

February 12, 2010 at 2:53 PM by Frances

Last Friday was the very last winter distribution from the root cellar at my CSA, Caretaker Farm, and I thought you might like to join me there. Despite the frigid temperatures and the stark landscape, I sometimes like visiting the farm in winter more than I do in summer — there is something very beautiful [...]

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We Are Fortunate

February 3, 2010 at 10:17 AM by Frances

Every week or so I receive an email newsletter from my CSA. I look forward to reading it; it’s always a well-written, thoughtful take on sustainable agriculture in action, and it helps me understand the reality of life on the farm when I know the farmer doing what it is that he does.
This week, Don [...]

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Field of Chives

June 10, 2009 at 8:13 AM by Frances

It was a rainy day, but just about everything was glowing green and gorgeous at this year’s first CSA distribution at Caretaker Farm.

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Local Resources

This is the place to start to find sources for local food in western MA and points nearby, though it is by no means an exhaustive list. To find a farmers’ market anywhere in the US, search Local Harvest. To suggest a link, contact me.

Organizations
Beef, Lamb & Pork
- Cricket Creek Farm
  Williamstown, MA
- Hidden Pasture Farm
  Pownal, VT
- Manda Farm
  Plainfield, MA
- Steady Lane Farm
  Ashfield, MA
- Wheelview Farm
  Shelburne, MA
Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Berkshire Brewing Company
  Deerfield, MA
- Berkshire Mountain Distillers
  Great Barrington, MA
- Paper City Brewery
  Holyoke, MA
- West County Cider
  Colrain, MA
Coffee & Tea
- Barrington Coffee Roasting Company
  Great Barrington, MA
- Dean’s Beans
  Orange, MA
- Dottie’s Coffee Lounge
  Pittsfield, MA
- Elf Parlor
  North Adams, MA
- Rubi’s Coffee & Sandwiches
  Great Barrington, MA
CSA
- Caretaker Farm
  Williamstown, MA
- Crabapple Farm
  Chesterfield, MA
- Farm Girl Farm
  Egremont, MA
- Holiday Farm
  Dalton, MA
- Mighty Food Farm
  Pownal, VT
- Natural Roots
  Conway, MA
- Sangha Farm
  Ashfield, MA
Dairy & Cheese
- Berle Farms
  Hoosick, NY
- Cricket Creek Farm
  Williamstown, MA
- New England Cheesemaking Supply
  Ashfield, MA
- Sidehill Farm
  Ashfield, MA
- The Farmstead at Mine Brook
  Charlemont, MA
Fermented Foods
- Real Pickles
  Montague, MA
- South River Miso
  Conway, MA
Fruits & Vegetables
- Apex Orchards
  Shelburne, MA
- Jaeschke’s Orchard
  Adams, MA
- Kitchen Garden Farm
  Sunderland, MA
- Peace Valley Farm
  Williamstown, MA
Groceries & Markets
- Elmer’s Store
  Ashfield, MA
- Greenfields Market
  Greenfield, MA
- Guido’s
  Lenox, MA
- McCusker’s Market
  Shelburne Falls, MA
- River Valley Market
  Northampton, MA
- The Market
  Pittsfield, MA
- The Old Creamery Grocery
  Cummington, MA
- Wild Oats Market
  Williamstown, MA
honey
- Berkshire Farms Apiary
  North Adams, MA
- Warm Colors Apiary
  South Deerfield, MA
Poultry & Eggs
- Diemand Farm
  Wendell, MA
Restaurants & Cafés
- Allium
  Great Barrington, MA
- Dottie’s Coffee Lounge
  Pittsfield, MA
- Hope and Olive
  Greenfield, MA
- Mezze Bistro + Bar
  Williamstown, MA
- Remington Lodge
  Cummington, MA
- The People’s Pint
  Greenfield, MA