The blossoms are starting to pop making the orchard look amazing! Come join us for wagon rides through the orchard, local artisans, Trolley Dogs food truck, and more! This is the perfect event to attend if you are looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift! The Farm Stand and the Cider Barn will be open their normal hours and we can’t wait to see you then!

Join us for a Wine Glass Paint & Sip where you will paint the dragonfly design with stencils. 

Get excited for our “Spring into Local” Eat Local Always campaign in May. This month will be all about the GROWTH of new food, businesses, personal stories, farmers, farmers markets, and more! Follow us on @bostonlocalfood on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the magic!

Not all farming is created equal — particularly in its impact on the local environment. Mono-cropped, chemical-laden industrial farms of the West and Midwest are notorious for their impact on the planet and the climate chaos we are facing. And yet, local farmers, fishermen, and the food systems that support them are repairing much of that damage. In this talk we will focus on hope and the positive impact of the land and ocean stewards that supply our food locally. In addition we’ll talk about the challenges they face and some of the strategies they are turning to as they respond to the major changes in weather patterns and sea temperatures.

Feature locally-grown and produced foods including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more including signature grilled sandwiches outdoors.  Admission to the Winter Farmers Markets is free and food access is an integral part of the markets. Shoppers using SNAP will receive a match up to $30, and the HIP incentive reimburses shoppers who spend SNAP funds on fresh fruits and vegetables. SNAP and HIP can be processed at the market manager’s station, as well as at several farmers’ booths.  

Local musicians, performing across a variety of styles and genres at all the markets this season!

53nd Earth Day and kick-off the 2024 growing season!  Walk the trails, participate in our annual scavenger hunt, plant a seed for the kids to take home and grow, learn about our summer camps and educational classes, and bring a picnic to enjoy with family and friends at the farm. We are also pleased to offer informational Farm tours led by members of our Board of Directors.

The Farm Store will be open and selling CSA shares and other locally made and organic products.

This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

A celebration of the food and fun in our vibrant agricultural community in the heart of the Bay State. Sponsored by the Massachusetts State Grange, this free event that has something to offer the whole family is a testament to our commitment to supporting and promoting the rich tapestry of agriculture that defines our great state.

Take your wine knowledge and tasting skills to the next level by joining us for a sommelier guided wine and food pairing experience featuring delicious, freshly baked pies from Moeshmallows of Holden, MA. This isn't your ordinary wine tasting! This is a wonderfully entertaining and educational guided experience packed with fun demonstrations that will leave you wanting more. During this experience, Wine Educator Missa Capozzo (CSW, WSET3, FWS) will present 5 Hardwick Winery wines paired with 5 delectable pies, as well as various interactive demonstrations in the fundamentals of wine and food pairing.

The City of Leominster and Growing Places are excited to bring the Leominster Farmers Market inside! Join us in the Tata Auditorium at Leominster City Hall on the Third Thursday of the month, from 4pm until 6pm.

Celebrate spring in Hardwick Winery's timber frame barn with a locally sourced five course wine dinner featuring the culinary creations of Chef Peter Ryzewski, led by Sommelier and Wine Educator Missa Capozzo. Each course is served with a perfectly paired Hardwick Winery wine.

Menu:

Course 1: Goat cheese terrine with pesto and sundried tomato pesto layers, olive and herb tapenade with specialty crackers and crostini paired with Giles E Warner White

Course 2: Spring frisee salad paired with Reservoir White Dry Riesling

Course 3: Blackberry basil ricotta flatbread paired with Reservoir Rose

Course 4: Chimichurri and cheese stuffed flank steak pinwheel with roasted rosemary potato paired with Hardwick Red

Course 5: Tiramisu with fresh berries paired with Quabbin Native

This event starts promptly at 6:00. Please feel free to arrive early and purchase a glass of wine or wine slushee to enjoy before the dinner. This is a 21+ event.

Ever wonder how to create the perfect charcuterie board?
Join Abby from Graze as she guides you through how to best pair flavor profiles, maximize space, and provide creative tips like how to create a salami rose!
Price includes a glass of Nashoba Wine and Charcuterie Board while you build your own charcuterie board to take home with you!

Bringing economic viability and growing more fresh, healthy food for our community! Come for a night of fun and friendly competition!

Come relax, sip on some wine, and enjoy a hands-on crafting experience with friends and family. Supplies will be provided.

We will be celebrating all things agriculture on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at the State House for Ag. Day. We are going to be sampling Creme De Liqueur’s ice cream, Craic Sauce’s hot sauce, and Brewer’s Foods crackers!

In this matchmaking workshop we will pair wholesale buyers up with their best fit food producers for a series of 10 minute sales meetings.

Free and open to all
Registration link will be live in 2024

Celebrate the start of the gardening season! The 48th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering brings Boston-area growers of all kinds together for a free day full of informative workshops, engaging exhibitors, networking, and inspiration. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Mel King’s Massachusetts Gardening and Farm Act, the Gathering will focus on celebrating our invaluable legacy gardeners, taking a look back on the incredible community growing work in Boston over the last half a century.

10:00am to 2:00pm.  Feature locally-grown and produced foods including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more including signature grilled sandwiches outdoors. Admission to the Winter Farmers Markets is free and food access is an integral part of the markets. Shoppers using SNAP will receive a match up to $30, and the HIP incentive reimburses shoppers who spend SNAP funds on fresh fruits and vegetables. SNAP and HIP can be processed at the market manager’s station, as well as at several farmers’ booths. Local musicians, performing across a variety of styles and genres at all the markets this season.

2:00 pm - (Note this is the Sunday of the time change!)

Get your tickets now for Field Notes, CISA’slive storytelling event celebrating the many ways local food and farming leavetheir mark on our lives and in our communities. This show is for everyone whogrows, cooks, or eats food!

 GeneralAdmission Ticket Prices: $10.00- $30.00 (All fees included)

Free public parking on Sundays! 

Buytickets online at  http://tinyurl.com/CISAFN2024

It's maple sugaring time! Help the farmers with our first crop of the year, maple syrup. Visit the maple grove to check the taps and taste some sap as you learn how syrup is made from past to present.

Each program runs for 2 hours with sessions starting at 10:00 am.

Programs are designed for one or more adults, with one to three children per adult.

It's maple sugaring time! Help the farmers with our first crop of the year, maple syrup. Visit the maple grove to check the taps and taste some sap as you learn how syrup is made from past to present.

Each program runs for 2 hours with sessions starting at 10:00 am.

Programs are designed for one or more adults, with one to three children per adult. 

We're thrilled to invite you to the 13th Annual Local Food Trade Show, back in person at the vibrant venue, Russell's Garden Center. On February 27th, 2024, this dynamic space will be a cornerstone for the greater Boston food community. 150 food producers and buyers will gather at Russell's to connect, share resources, and foster the growth of our New England food system.

Mark your calendar to join us for an exciting opportunity to engage, collaborate, and shape the future of local food on February 27th, 2024.

Discover more and reserve your spot to participate in this incredible event!

Attendee Registration

Exhibitor Registration

Five course locally sourced wine dinner at Hardwick Vineyard & Winery.

February is National Chocolate Month and holds one of our most chocolate-dependent holidays. From a colonial-era health tonic to an aphrodisiac, from a drink of the Gods to everyone’s favorite treat, chocolate has had many faces. Its roots are thousands of years deep in South and Central America, and chocolate has been held as spiritually, ceremonially, emotionally, physically, and economically important for many empires and their cultures across continents. Boston, as a significant port city and place of trade, has had its part in this history. You’ve probably heard of the Boston Tea Party, but did you know that hot chocolate’s role in the pre-Revolutionary Boston and protest was just as crucial? And Boston played an important role in chocolate’s history, at least here in the U.S. This fun talk will look at how the Aztecs and colonial Bostonians prepared chocolate, how it has journeyed from everyone’s every meal, everyday beverage, to a treat of the most elite, and back to being accessible to everyone. And even a glimpse at some of the treats and trends in local chocolate making.

Discover the hidden secrets of Drumlin Farm as you explore fields, forests, and barns! Look for signs of wildlife, learn how animals survive the coldest months, and find out what farm animals do in the winter. Learn about the frozen winter landscape through outdoor exploration, games, and crafts.

Feature locally-grown and produced foods including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more including signature grilled sandwiches outdoors. Admission to the Winter Farmers Markets is free and food access is an integral part of the markets. Shoppers using SNAP will receive a match up to $30, and the HIP incentive reimburses shoppers who spend SNAP funds on fresh fruits and vegetables. SNAP and HIP can be processed at the market manager’s station, as well as at several farmers’ booths. Local musicians, performing across a variety of styles and genres at all the markets this season.