Century Farms in Eastern MA

In 2020, the Massachusetts Farm Bureau published a book of Century Farms, a comprehensive listing of all farms in the Commonwealth that have been actively farmed for 100 years or more, consecutively. In the intervening years a few more farms crossed this milestone, so here is our updated list focusing on the five counties of eastern MA: Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcester. Visit individual farms’ websites or social media for hours and opening days.

ESSEX COUNTY

BARTLETT FARM, 96 Main Street, Salisbury
Established in 1638 by one of the founding families of Salisbury. Today, the 11th generation raises vegetables, hay, beef cows and flowers. The farm store operates year-round daily.
978.499.3892 | facebook.com/bartlettfarm

CLARK FARM, 163 Hobart Street, Danvers
Established in 1728. 10th-generation farmer Bill Clark sells organically grown fruits and vegetables and eggs at farmers markets in Marblehead and Swampscott; mulch and compost is also sold at the farm.
978.774.0550 | clarkfarmdanvers.com

KIMBALL FARM, 791 East Broadway, Haverhill
Established in 1820 as a dairy farm. Ninth-generation farmer Tyler Kimball raises and sells grass fed beef and buffalo; pigs, eggs and local honey. Also operates Kimball Feeds, selling organically certified hay, feed, compost and loam. In the fall, there is a corn maze and hayrides. Farm store open summer thru fall; check website or call for hours.
978.807.3214 | kimballfarmhaverhill.net

MAPLE CREST FARM, 102 Moulton Street, West Newbury
Established in 1917. Third-generation farmer John Elwell grows strawberries, raspberries and blueberries and a variety of vegetables, including garlic and pumpkins as well as honey. PYO fruit available in summer and cut your own Christmas trees in winter. On site produce sales open seasonally.
508.641.5955 | maplecrestfarm.us

OGONOWSKI FARM, 713 Broadway Road, Danvers
Established in 1904. Third-generation farmer Jim Ogonowski raises and sells mums, pumpkins, cornstalks and hay bales. Farm stand open September 1 through October.
978.455.2528 | ogonowskifarm.com

PLEASANT VALLEY GARDENS, 255 Merrimack Street, Methuen
Established in 1910. Fifth-generation farmer Heather Bonnano and her parents raise more than 30 varieties of vegetables and flowers sold wholesale and retail at the farm’s greenhouse and farm stand. With seven acres of mums growing on the farm, it’s the second largest grower of mums in New England. Greenhouse open April–October and the farm stand May–Thanksgiving.
978.682.9563 | pleasantvalleygardens.com

ROGERS SPRING HILL FARM, 1268 Boston Road, Haverhill
Established in 1902. Originally a modest dairy and vegetable farm, it expanded with purchase of a garden center in 1990. Fourth-generation Stephen Rogers runs a full-service garden center with annuals, perennials, mulch, loam and landscape design.
978.372.4780 | rogersspringhill.com

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

BLOOD FARM, 94 West Main Street, West Groton
Established in 1847, Blood Farm was granted one of the first licenses in Massachusetts to operate an abattoir. Today, the seventh generation of the Blood family operates a meat processing facility regulated by the USDA and a retail store selling beef, pork, lamb and chicken.
978.448.6669 | bloodfarms.com

BURROUGHS FARM, 360 Burroughs Road, Boxborough
Established in 1848. Sixth-generation owner Bryon Clemence grows a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, herbs and grains using organic practices. Fifty acres of the farm are preserved in the Agricultural Preservation Restriction program. Farm stand open seasonally.
978.263.4346 | email: burroughsfarm@verizon.net for info

CAVICCHIO GREENHOUSES, INC., 110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury
Established in 1910 as an apple orchard and vegetable farm. Four generations later, it is now one of the region’s largest horticultural growers and distributors with 250 acres of annuals, perennials and nursery stock.
978.443.7177 | cavicchio.com

DOWSE ORCHARDS, 98 North Main Street, Sherborn
Established in 1778. At the seventh generation Dowse family apple orchard you can pick your own from more than 20 varieties. The farm store sells apples, flowers, vegetables, plants, preserves and apple cider.
508.653.2639 | dowseorchards.com

HANSON’S FARM, 20 Nixon Road, Framingham
Established in 1913. The fifth generation grows 180 varieties of fruits and vegetables on 52 acres. PYO seasonally: strawberries, blackberries, flowers and pumpkins. Sunflower maze August–September; corn maze and hayrides September–November. Farm store open May–October.
508.877.3058 | hansonsfarmframingham.com

HONEYPOT HILL ORCHARDS, 138 Sudbury Road, Stow
Established in 1926. The fifth generation of the Martin family grows 26 varieties of apples plus peaches and plums. PYO fruit from early August–November or buy at the farm store, open daily July–November.
978.562.5666 | honeypothill.com

HOPESTILL FARM, 117 Mill Street, Sherborn
Established in the mid-1600s by Henry Leland, one of the founders of the town of Sherborn. Eleventh generation grows USDA certified organic vegetables and offers cut-your-own flowers and Christmas trees. Farm store will be open in the spring.
774.279.0814 | hopestill.com or IG @hopestillfarm

RUSSELL’S GARDEN CENTER, 397 Boston Post Road, Wayland
Established in 1876 by Samuel Russell as a flower market for blooms grown on his farm. Today, the fourth and fifth generations of the Russell family sell flowers, house plants, outdoor plants, herbs and vegetable starter plants grown in their greenhouses at the same location as the original flower market. Russell's also has a bird shop, gift shop and sells trees and shrubs. Open daily.
508.358.2283 | russellsgardencenter.com

SAJA FARM, 403 Parker Road, Dracut
Established in 1915. Third-generation owner Caroline Zuk grows strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and a wide variety of vegetables including non-GMO corn and organic seeded Waltham butternut squash. Farm stand open July–mid October.
978-454-7252 | sajafarm.com

SHAW FARM DAIRY, 204 New Boston Road, Dracut
Established in 1908. Sixth-generation home delivery dairy as well as on-farm milk processing facility including Shaw’s own line of certified organic milk. For more than 45 years Shaw’s homemade ice cream sold on site has been a signature product. Farm store open April thru September; ice cream stand is cash only.
978.957.0031 | shawfarm.com

SPRING BROOK FARM, 591 Great Road, Littleton
Established in 1713. Peter Proctor, the original owner, was given the land for his services as a Colonial soldier. Today, the 8th generation of his descendants, the Matheson family, grows vegetables, fruit and flowers on the 400-acre farm. They also raise livestock and farm their own grain to feed them. The Country Store, including an on-site bakery, features Spring Brook Farm’s own and other local products.
978.486.3249 | springbrookfarmcountry.com

TULLY FARMS DAIRY, 446 Pleasant Street, Dunstable
Established in 1872. Sixth generation raises 270 head of registered Holsteins producing 3,200 quarts of milk per day. Offers home delivery and retail sales of dairy products, including homemade ice cream, baked goods, ground beef from the farm’s beef cows and a variety of other local products.
978.649.6687 | tullyfarms.com

VERRILL FARM, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord
Established in 1918. Four generations of the Verrill family grow 160 acres of vegetables, strawberries and flowers sold at the Farm Stand along with their own grass-fed beef and eggs from free range chickens. An on-site kitchen and bakery provide baked goods, prepared meals and catering. The store is open year-round.
978.369.4494 | verrillfarm.com

WILSON FARM, 10 Pleasant Street, Lexington
Established in 1884. Fourth and fifth generations of the Wilson family operate the farm including acreage in Lexington and Litchfield, NH growing 125 varieties of vegetables, fruit and cut flowers, a wholesale warehouse in Boston, greenhouse for plants and seedlings. The farm’s produce is available at the year-round farm stand which includes local grocery items, a bakery, kitchen and cheese shop.
781.862.3900 | wilsonfarm.com

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES

ALLANDALE FARM, 259 Allandale Road, Brookline
Continuously farmed since the 19th Century by the Lawrence family, the farm straddles the Boston-Brookline town lines. It grows a wide selection of vegetables and flowers. A new year-round farm store and greenhouse are under construction, slated for opening in the summer of 2026.
617.524.1531 | allandalefarm.com

COOK’S VALLEY FARM, 2200 West Street, Wrentham
Established in 1662. Ten generations of the Cook family, including the founders of the town of Bellingham, have farmed in the Blackstone Valley. Today the farm produces a wide variety of fruit including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, peaches and pears and vegetables including asparagus, corn and squash. Produce available at the farmstand mid-June thru Thanksgiving.
508.883.6709 | cooksvalleyfarm.com

FAIRMOUNT FRUIT FARM, 887 Lincoln Street, Franklin
Established in 1920. Apple and peach trees were the first crops planted by James Koshivas when he bought the land. Three generations later, the family farms vegetables and a variety of fruit sold at their onsite Farm Store, open year-round daily.
508.533.8737 | fairmountfruit.com

OAKE KNOLL FARMS, 70 North Street, Foxborough
Established in 1734. The 11th generation operates the dairy farm formerly known as Lawton’s Family Farm and Foxboro Cheese Co. They produce milk, cheese and meat from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished Ayrshire cows. On-site farm store open daily. The farm’s products and other local food items are also sold online.
866.472.9645 | oakeknollfarms.com

VOLANTE FARMS, 292 Forest Street, Needham
Established in 1917 as a vegetable farm by Peter Volante who emigrated from Italy. Today, the fourth generation of Volantes maintain 30 acres, growing produce and flowering plants. The farm stand includes a deli, butcher shop, kitchen and bakery and is open daily year-round.
781.444.2351 | volantefarms.com

WORCESTER COUNTY

ASHLAND FARM, 531 Oakham Road, New Braintree
Established in 1730. 10th generation farm operated by the Pollard family. Produces high quality feed hay, vegetables and farm raised beef and pork sold at the farm stand along with seasonal fruits, local honey, homemade jams and many craft items. Stand open July 4th–November 30th. Saturdays and Sundays only after November 30th.
508.867.2234

BROOKFIELD ORCHARDS, 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield
Established in 1918. The 345-acre apple orchard has PYO apples in the fall. Farm store with apples, fudge, bakery products and other local items open daily year-round.
508.687.6858 | brookfieldorchards.com

CLOVER HILL FARM, 1096 Barre Road, Gilbertville
Established in 1888. The fifth generation of the Prouty family sells pasture raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken and turkeys; prepared foods, grains, hay, and flowers. Farm store open daily year-round.
413.813.8119 | cloverhillfarm.info

COOPERS HILLTOP FARM, 515 Henshaw Street, Rochdale
Established in 1918. The Fourth generation of the Cooper family raises dairy and beef cows. Farm store open daily selling pasteurized milk, cream, dairy products; pasture raised beef and pork; baked goods and items from other local farms.
508.892.3720 | coopershilltopfarm.com

CORDELIA’S FARM, 228 Pleasant Street, Berlin
Established in 1830. Seventh generation farm selling pick your own berries and flowers as well as produce. Farm store open daily April–December.
978.838.2942 | cordeliasfarm.com

DAVIS FARMLAND, 145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling
Established in 1846 as a dairy farm. Seventh generation farm now includes a petting zoo, Mega Maze, a splash park and Adventure Land for children. In 1995, the Davis family established the Farmland Conservancy to support and promote the value and care of endangered farm animals. Opens for the season in April.
978.422.6666 | davisfarmland.com

GOVE FARM, 930 Mechanic Street, Leominster
Established in 1895. Seventh generation family farm grows bedding plants, fruits and vegetables. Open May thru October.
978.840.9798 | govefarm.com

HARPERS FARM & GARDEN, 1539 North Main Street, Lancaster
Established in 1903. The fourth generation of the Harper family raises and sells 70 varieties of fruit and vegetables with sustainable organic practices. Farm stand open seasonally.
978.365.7577 | harpersfarm.com

HIGHLOFT FARM, 24 King Road, Sutton
Established in 1716. Thirteen generations of the King family have owned the sheep farm. They raise and sell Dorper rams and ewes.
508.865.2400 | facebook.com/highloftfarmdorpers

HUBBARD FARM AND MARKET, 311 Princeton Road, Sterling
Established in 1924. Three generations of the Hubbard family work the farm, raising beef cattle and pigs. At the market, they sell their meat and homemade meals from local ingredients along with a variety of produce and other locally sourced products. Market open daily year-round.
978.563.3217 | hubbardsfarm.com

JORDAN DAIRY FARM INC, 51 Muschopauge Road, Rutland
Established in 1885. Fifth generation raises and sells fresh turkeys and pies direct to customers.
508.886.2595 | jordandairyfarm.com

NOURSE FARM, 80 Jasper Street, Westborough
Established in 1722. Nine generations of the Nourse family have farmed what is now 20 acres of produce including a variety of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and cut-your-own flowers from early summer through September, and PYO pumpkins in October. These are also sold at the Farm Store along with jams, freshbaked pies, fruit sauce, and honey. Farm store open May–December.
508.366.2644 | noursefarm.com

PEASE ORCHARD, 11 Phillipston Road, Templeton
In 1912, brothers Clarence and Lester Pease established the first commercial orchard in the area. Today, the fifth generation sells 27 varieties of apples, peaches, cider, baked goods and local products at the Apple Shed Farm Store in the fall. Call for hours.
978.939.5324 | peaseorchard.com

ROTA SPRING FARM, 117 Chace Hill Road, Sterling
Founded in 1911 by Giovanni and Marcella Rota who emigrated from Italy. Three generations have worked on the family farm, raising grassfed beef, pork and goats and farming fruits and vegetables. In 1998, third-generation David Rota added an ice cream stand and farm store. Both open for the season in March. Farm Store is open daily during the season, ice cream stand open daily March–October.
978.365.9710 | rotaspringfarm.com

SCHULTZ FAMILY FARM, 49 Sawyer Road, Bolton
Established in 1914. The sixth generation of the Schultz family raises and sells hay and vegetables; also eggs from their chickens. Farm store open Friday–Sunday.
978.875.0990 | facebook.com/schultzfarmma

WALNUT LANE FARM, 39 Koebke Road, Dudley
Established in 1910. The fifth generation of the Koebke family raises and sells grass fed and finished beef, pork, chicken and eggs at the on-site farm store and online. Store is open Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, check website for hours. Also sells compost.
508.245.8826 | walnutlanefarm.com

This list was updated for the Spring 2026 issue; more and more farms cross the 100-year milestone every year!