Farms in Amherst, MA

Amherst · Agritourism Farm

Atkins Farms has grown apples on the same Amherst orchard for over 100 years and now runs a full country market alongside it: fresh produce, cider, a bakery, deli, seafood counter, and pizza shop under one roof. The market opens daily at 7am, with a bakery drive-thru starting at 5am.

Amherst

Once upon a time, there was a couple named Clare and David Fortier. They lived in the house at the corner of Hulst and Bay Roads, and in 1976 bought the land where our Farm Shop now stands. With the help of their son Tom, they built a barn, plowed the first fields, and started Fortier Farms, Inc. In 1982, Clare and David hired experienced farmers to help them realize their dream of creating a biodynamic farm. Ian and Nicki Robb came from England and developed 4 acres of biodynamic gardens. They

Amherst · Agritourism Farm

Delta Organic Farm is a certified-organic operation on 40 protected acres in Amherst, growing vegetables, herbs, small fruit, and maple syrup that supply local Whole Foods and Stop & Shop stores. The property doubles as a bed and breakfast and conference venue, pairing the working farm with overnight stays in the Pioneer Valley.

Amherst · Agritourism Farm

Bill Gillen has grown vegetables, herbs, flowers, and chestnuts on Brigham Lane since 1985, selling from a self-serve roadside stand open daily during daylight hours. Sunset Farm also sets up at the Amherst Farmers Market every Saturday. Gillen posts hand-written signs at the stand listing whatever's ready that week, with prices well below supermarket produce.

Amherst · Farmers Market

Amherst · Agritourism Farm

Amherst's agricultural roots run through UMass's Stockbridge School of Agriculture, and Formerly Small Ones Farm on Bay Road carries a name that suggests a rebrand from an earlier, smaller operation. Current details on what's grown or sold there aren't public.

Amherst · CSA Farm

Amherst · Farm Stand