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TIPS FOR VISITORS
Mind Your Feet | Stay on the paths. Plant roots,
and the soil itself, need air to stay healthy. It’s easy for
them to get sick when the soil has been compacted so,
please, don’t walk in the plants’ bed!
Help Your Children Learn True Things
Your farm visit can be a wonderful opportunity for you to
model the learning process with your children. Be curious.
Wonder aloud. Ask someone who knows. Listen carefully.
Take in this new knowledge. Go home more connected.
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Come Prepared | Farms are not necessarily
accident proof, and they’re definitely not weather proof.
Come dressed for the weather and wear sturdy,
close-toed shoes. Bring your own water and snacks.
Pick Only What You Are Invited To
Please remember that the farm’s products are its income.
Just as you wouldn’t eat a box of strawberries as you stroll
through the grocery store, it is also not appropriate to
snack your way through the farm. Be a good guest, and
remind your kids to do the same!
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Taste of the Kingdom | Jay
www.greenmountainfarmtoschool.org | Sample seasonallyinspired small plates prepared by the region’s top chefs and
food producers, as well as local desserts, wine, craft beer and
cider. Silent auction and live music.
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Open House Maple Weekend | State-wide
www.vermontmaple.org | Your opportunity to get a first-hand
look at how Vermont’s sugar makers are able to take the sap
from maple trees and craft something as delicious as pure
Vermont maple syrup.
World Maple Festival | St. Johnsbury
www.worldmaplefestival.org | Celebrating the history and
heritage of the Maple Syrup Industry and St. Johnsbury’s
status as the Maple Center of the World.
Feast with the Beast | St. Johnsbury
www.fairbanksmuseum.org | The Fairbanks Museum’s
signature summer celebration featuring elegant food and
drink in a true Vermont treasure.
Kingdom Farm & Food Days | Hardwick
[email protected] | A two-day event
showcasing Vermont farms, local food, gardens, small
producers and agricultural businesses. Workshops,
demonstrations, food and tours will be available.
Orleans County Fair | Barton
www.orleanscountyfair.net | Formed by local farmers and
businessmen who wanted to bring the community together to
socialize and celebrate, the annual County Fair, is held every
August and features food, rides, games, music and much more.
Bean & Brew at Jay Peak | Jay
www.jaypeakresort.com | A unique festival celebrating coffee
and beer, complete with live music, food, give-a-ways,
activities for the kids and of course, coffee and beer sampling.
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SPONSORED by
BrewerY / Distillery
Nationally award-winning craft beers and
spirits are made right here in the Northeast
Kingdom. Visit tasting rooms, tour the
facilities and stock-up on your favorite
beverages.
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Maple Sugar House
Visit sugar houses, in-season, to see how
maple sap is boiled into Vermont maple
syrup. Most also offer maple syrup, candies,
and other products for purchase.
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Other
There are many other unique food
producers and agricultural attractions in
the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. See
specific listings for more information.
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WWW.GREENMOUNTAINFARMTOSCHOOL.ORG
Pick-Your- Own
To taste some of the freshest fruits
and vegetables in Vermont, including
blueberries, apples and pumpkins,
visit a local farm to “Pick-Your-Own.”
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See back for detailed farm descriptions, exact
locations with addresses and more information.
lyndonville
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caledonia
THIS BEAUTIFUL LAND OF OURS IS FILLED
WITH QUIET, UNSPOILED LANDSCAPES
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Farmers’ Market
Markets offer shoppers a bounty of
fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, along
with a wide selection of Vermont produced
specialty products, such as maple syrup,
honey, jams, jellies, cider, and cheeses.
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Farm Stand
Farm-owned produce stands feature fresh
fruits, veggies and other specialty prodcuts.
Some farm stands also feature products
from neighboring farms and producers.
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THAT BELONG ON CORNER STORE POSTCARDS.
ROLLING HILLS, LUSH PASTURES,
SHADY FORESTS & CRYSTAL CLEAR LAKES
CAN BE FOUND RIGHT AT OUR DOORSTEPS,
AND WE REALIZE HOW LUCKY WE ARE.
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Vermont Cider Week | State-wide
www.vermontciderweek.com | Celebrating craft cider by
increasing its presence in top restaurants, bars and retail
shops accross the state.
For updated listings and
additional information, please
visit www.travelthekingdom.com
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Taste of Newport | Newport
www.discovernewportvt.com | Join many of Newport’s
downtown restaurants for signature dishes made with local
products from celebrated Newport chefs.
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Dairy
Family-run dairy farms offer products
including fresh retail milk, homemade ice
cream, fresh cream, flavored milks, cheeses
and other dairy products. Some include
retail facilities and/or invite you to visit and
tour the farm.
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Equine / Livestock / Fiber
From llamas to reindeer, these farms offer a
wide range of farm animals and livestock for
viewing, as well as wool products and
quality meats for purchase.
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Great Hosmer Pond
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Call Ahead | A farm is a family business and a home.
Respecting the farmers’ work load and their privacy is
important, so make sure you let them know you‘re coming.
Park in Designated Areas | If you don’t know
where to park, just ask.
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Flavors of the kingdom
TOUR MAP OF FARMS & FOOD PRODUCERS IN THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM
FLAVORS OF THE KINGDOM
TOUR MAP OF FARMS & FOOD PRODUCERS IN THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM
Orleans
02 Bonnieview Farm
2228 South Albany Road, Albany 05820
www.ewemilk.com | (802) 755-6878 | Sheep’s milk and
cow’s milk cheeses, organic pasture fed lamb, beef,
chicken, yarn, socks and wool duvets. No storefront, but
if you are visiting us you can purchase products here.
Farm tours available. Please call ahead.
03 Browns Beautiful Blueberries
493 Coburn Hill Road, Craftsbury 05826
www.bbblueberries.com | (802) 586-2202
For over 25 years Arnold Brown has produced quality
blueberries on his 2,000 bush hillside orchard overlooking the Black River Valley and Craftsbury Common.
Please bring your own containers to take berries home.
Open late-July to early-Sept, 9am-5pm. Call ahead.
04 Cate Hill Orchard
697 Shadow Lake Road, Greensboro 05827
www.catehillorchard.com | (802) 586-2059
A diverse family farm with a strong belief in sustainable
and organic principles. Organic apples and other fruits
and berries, sheep and organic sheep cheese, a small
apiary, a few pigs and chickens, and a vegetable garden.
Visit the farm stand. Open Aug 1 to Oct 25, weekends
10am-5pm. Please call ahead. By appointment only.
05 Cliff Haven Farm
5463 Lake Road, Newport Center 05857
www.cliffhaven.net | (802) 334-2401
We produce and sell our own pure maple syrup in a
traditional manner and have been serving the public as a
B&B for 10 years. Visit the sugarhouse in March & April,
nature walk through 300 acres, and spend a night in
the B&B. Open year round. Please call ahead.
06 Eden Ice Cider CoMPANY
150 Main Street, Newport 05855
www.edenicecider.com | (802) 334-1808
We produce a full range of award-winning ice ciders,
aperitif ciders and naturally sparkling ciders—all made
with care from locally grown apples. Taste local ciders/
spirits at the Tasting Bar. Must be 21 years or older to
taste ciders/spirits. Open May 1 to Jan 1, Mon-Thurs
12pm-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-3pm.
Closed Tues/Wed from Jan 1 to April 30.
07 Hill Farmstead BrewerY
403 Hill Road, Greensboro Bend 05842
www.hillfarmstead.com | (802) 533-7450
The culmination of many years of travel and insight—of
experience and education—of friendships and explorations.
This brewery is the revival & continuation of 220 years of
Hill heritage and hand crafted history in North Greensboro,
VT. Tastings and retail shop. Open Wed-Sat, 12pm-5pm.
08 Hollandeer Farm
58 Stagecoach Lane, Holland 05830
www.hollandeerfarm.com | (802) 895-4115
Raising exceptional Red Deer since 1999, without the
use of hormones or antibiotics. Farm raised venison is
a low fat, low cholesterol and high protein red meat.
Guided tours, hand-carved antler jewelry and meat for
sale. No regular hours, please call ahead.
09 Jay Village Farmers’ Market
Downtown next to Jay Country Store, Jay 05859
(802) 895-4869 | Featuring fresh produce, jams, jellies,
maple items, crafts, food grade wooden bowls, etc. Open
May 23 to Labor Day, every Sat,11am-4pm.
10 Jed’s Maple Products
259 Derby Pond Road, Derby 05829
www.jedsmaple.com | (802) 766-2700
A certified organic sugaring operation that produces a
host of maple specialty foods. Family maple museum
on-site, an eco-friendly sugarhouse and gift shop with
maple creemees when in season. Tours, tastings and so
much more! Open year round, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat
10am-4pm.
11 Kingdom BrewinG
353 Coburn Hill Road, Newport 05855
www.kingdombrewingvt.com | (802) 334-7096
As the northernmost brewery in Vermont, this working
farm has a sustainable ecosystem from a greenhouse
for food production to a Black Angus beef herd for
spent grain and trub recycling. The tasting room hours
are Thurs, Fri, Sat, 3:30pm-6:30pm. Extended summer
hours. On Saturdays, you can help feed the cows.
12 Maxwell’s Neighborhood Farm
213 Maxwell Road, Newport 05855
(802) 922-2903 | Diverse, multi-generation, family-owned
and operated dairy farm that features an anaerobic
methane digester that generates electricity, and a large
greenhouse with the capability to grow year round. Visits
to the greenhouse and guided informational tour available.
A wide variety of produce available for purchase. Open
Saturdays beginning in June. Please call ahead.
Photo by Justin Cash
01 Berry Creek Farm
1342 VT Route 100, Westfield 05874
www.berrycreekfarmvt.com | (802) 744-2406
A family-run and owned certified organic farm since
1992, specializing in strawberries, vegetables and
plants. Farmstand, CSA and PYO strawberries.
Other local products are available including honey,
jam, bread, yogurt, cheeses, maple syrup. Open May 1
to end of Oct, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun
10am-5pm. Closed Sundays mid-July to end of Oct.
13 Newport Farmers’ Market
Causeway Street, Newport 05855
(802) 334-6858 | Listen to live music, enjoy prepared
food from vendors, shop great produce and crafts. EBT
accepted. Open May to Oct, every Sat, 9am-2pm. Open
June to Oct, every Wed, 9am-2pm.
14 North Derby Organic Berries
1292 North Derby Road, Derby 05829
(802) 323-7239 | An 11 acre organic berry farm featuring red raspberries, 600 blueberry bushes, 200 black
raspberry bushes and 1,200 new asparagus plants. Visit
the farm stand, PYO and tours provided upon request.
If it’s sunny, we’re open!
15 Old Stone House Museum
109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington 05860
www.oldstonehousemuseum.org | (802) 754-2022
Historical museum with 55 acres of grounds including an
heirloom vegetable garden, orchard and perennial flower
garden. Self-guided tour of gardens/barns. Guided tour
of museum containing 19th century furniture, paintings,
folk art, tools, etc. Open May 15 to Oct 15, Wed-Sun,
11am-5 pm. Visitors welcome to walk on the grounds
any time. Check our website for events and classes.
16 Pete’s Greens
266 South Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury 05826
www.petesgreens.com | (802) 586-2882
A four-season organic vegetable farm. Farm stand features organic veggies, fresh breads, local cheeses, local
pastured meat/chicken, local flours/grains, fresh juices
and more. Our Craftsbury Farm Stand is open daily
mid-May to Oct, 8am-8pm.
17 River’s Edge Farm Stand
776 Glover Road, Barton 05822
www.riversedgefarmstandbartonvt.blogspot.com
(802) 525-4000 | Vegetable gardens, greenhouses,
strawberries, blueberries and beehive on property.
Fresh produce, cut flowers to order, flowering baskets,
bedding plants and vegetable starts, all for sale. Also the
home of Copper Plate LLC Food Trailer serving all your
favorite summertime foods emphasizing our fresh garden
produce. Farm stand open starting Mother’s Day weekend in May to Oct 30, weekdays 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun
10am-4pm. Re-open for Christmas trees Thanksgiving
weekend through Dec 20th.
18 Roy’s Maples
1422 Herrick Road, Derby 05829
www.roysmaplesyrup.com | (802) 673-9398
A family business producing award winning organic
maple syrup for over 55 years. We tap 4,500 trees and
boil the sap down on a new state of the art wood fired
evaporator. Certified organic by NOFA. Sugar house
tours during the maple sugaring season. Open 7 days
a week, 365 days a year.
19 Spring Hill Angus / NEK Processing
32 Railroad Avenue, Orleans 05860
www.nekprocessing.com | (802) 673-6629
An elite Angus farm that processes all its own meat for
sale. During the summer, visitors can walk through the
pasture and be given tours. In the winter they can come
to the barn and see the animals. Open year round, the
processing plant hours are Mon-Wed 9am-5pm, ThursFri 9am-6pm, and Sat 9am-4pm.
20 Springwater Blueberry FarM
189 Orchard Terrace, West Glover 05875
(802) 755-6872 | Growing over 8 varieties of highbush
blueberries on 5 acres, we are open as a PYO when in
season. We sell wholesale fresh or frozen throughout the
year directly to customers. Open late-July to mid-September 9am-6pm, daily. Please no pets. Please call ahead.
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terling College
The Rian Fried Center for
Sustainable Ag. & Food Systems
16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common 05827
www.sterlingcollege.edu | (802) 586-7711 ext.122
A year-round educational farm comprised of 2+ acres of
hand-managed and horse cultivated vegetable gardens,
livestock management of dozens of animals, an edible
forest garden and compost facilities. Many speakers,
workshops, and events open to the public throughout the
year. Activities depend on season. Visit our website for
up-to-date info. Guided tours can be arranged in advance.
24 Sweet Water Trout Hatchery /
Shaye’s Sugar Shanty
511 Wright Road, Newport Center 05857
www.bestvtmaplesyrup.com • www.trouthatch.com
(802) 744-6553 | Located on our 7th generation family
farm, we offer locally grown vegetables, aquaponic
greens, potted berries, fruit trees and various live
fowl for purchase. Our maple syrup has been named
“Best maple syrup in Vermont” multiple times. Tour our
greenhouses and private trout hatchery by appointment.
Beautiful scenic views. Tours available during sugaring
season. Open March, April, May. Please call ahead.
25 Vermont Beef Jerky Company
348 Industrial Park Lane, Orleans, 05860
(802) 754-9412 | In business for 26 years, our jerky is
shipped all over the country. We make and sell a variety
of flavors from sweet to spicy. Come visit the plant and
take home some Vermont Beef Jerky. Open Mon-Fri,
7am-3:30pm.
26 Vermont Reindeer Farm /
Nature’s Touch
3108 Chilafoux Road, Orleans 05860
(802) 754-9583 | Visit, pet, and feed animals including,
mini donkeys, mini goats, ponies, bunnies, ducks,
chicken, pot bellied pigs and reindeer–the only ones in
the state! Nature trail, children’s games, gift shop. Open
end of May to Oct 11 on Sundays 10am-3pm, Sat by
appointment only. Fall Festival Oct 10 & 11.
27 Wild Branch Valley Farm
1748 Wild Branch Road, Craftsbury 05826
www.wildbranchmushrooms.com | (802) 586-8022
Located in a river valley with barns, greenhouses,
gardens, fields and forest, we grow organic plant starts,
vegetables, mushrooms and mushroom spawn, hay and
beef cattle. Our farm stand is self-service and is open
May 15 to Nov 15, Tues-Sat, 10am-7pm.
35 Harvest Hill Farm
421 Watson Road, Walden 05843
www.harvesthillfarmvt.com | (802) 563-2046
A certified organic vegetable farm growing six acres
of mixed vegetables and a small blueberry production.
Please call ahead to arrange a time for pick-up or PYO
vegetables/blueberries.
36 Meadow View Farm
1545 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville 05851
www.meadow-view-farm.com | (802) 626-1116
Raising Heritage Breed Belted Galloways for breeding
and beef with a 100% grass fed feeding program using
rotational grazing, producing all-natural, healthy beef.
Self-guided tours. Open to the public year round, seven
days a week, 10am-6pm.
37 Peacham Farmers’ Market
Academy Hill Green, Peacham 05862
www.peacham.net/market | (802) 633-4959
Featuring local beef, pork, chicken, lamb, duck, maple
syrup, berries, produce, cheese, homemade crafts and
Jamaican food. Farm-to-Family coupons accepted. Open
May 21 to Oct 1, every Thurs, 3pm-6pm.
38 St. Johnsbury Farmers’ Market
Pearl Street, St. Johnsbury 05819
www.sites.google.com/site/caledoniafarmersmarket/
(802) 592-3088 | Organized by the Caledonia Farmers’
Market Association. Open May 9 to Oct 31, every Sat,
9am-1pm.
39 St. Johnsbury Winter Farmers’
Market
St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, St. Johnsbury 05819
www.sites.google.com/site/caledoniafarmersmarket/
(802) 592-3088 | Organized by the Caledonia Farmers’
Market Association. Open Nov to April, first & third Sat
of each month, 10am-1pm.
caledonia
28 Agape Hill Farm
618 Houston Hill Road, Hardwick 05843
www.agapehillfarm.com | (802) 472-3711
Llama farm with other assorted farm animals, selling raw
and processed fiber as well as fiber art and felting supplies. Llama trail walks and family farm visits available.
Open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day
weekend. Please call ahead. By appointment only.
29 Caledonia Spirits
46 Log Yard Drive, Hardwick 05843
www.caledoniaspirits.com | (802) 472-8000
A craft distillery that partners with farmers and beekeepers to source organic grains and raw honey for the
production of our spirits. Distillery open to the public for
free tastings and tours, for individuals and groups. Open
May to Dec, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm.
30 Center for an Ag. Economy
140 Junction Road, Hardwick 05843
www.hardwickagriculture.org | (802) 472-5362
CAE operates the Vermont Food Venture Center, a food
business incubator, and owns Atkins Field, home of the
community gardens and farmers market. VFVC is open
for tours by appointment. Atkins Field is an historic site
open for hiking and viewing the gardens.
31 Danville Farmers’ Market
Danville Green, Danville 05828
www.sites.google.com/site/caledoniafarmersmarket/
(802) 592-3088 | Organized by the Caledonia Farmers’
Market Association. Open June 10 to Oct 7, every Wed,
9am-1pm.
22 Sugarmill Farm
1296 Route16, Barton 05822
www.sugarmillfarm.com | (802) 525-3701
We produce maple syrup and give tours of our farm.
View old methods of syrup making, tour the farm and
watch a movie on maple syrup production over the years.
Open June 1 to Oct 15, 10am-4 pm.
32 Emergo Farm / Bed & Breakfast
261 Webster Hill Road, Danville 05828
www.emergofarm.com | (802) 684-2215
A sixth generation working dairy farm welcoming guests
to relax on the porch, take a stroll to the panoramic picnic area, learn a bit of farming history and say “hi” to our
friendly milking girls! Self-guided/guided tours, scenic
vista walks, museum-like history barn. Open to the public
May to Oct, most days, sun-up to sun-down.
23 Sweet Rowen Farmstead
538 Lafont Road, West Glover 05875
www.sweetrowen.com | (802) 755-9960
A grass-based, family-owned and operated dairy farm
with our own creamery. We make fresh cheese and
bottle our own delicious, non-homogenized milk on-site
to sell locally. Please call ahead. By appointment only.
33 Groton Growers Farmers’ Market
Community Building, Route 302, Groton 05046
www.grotongrowers.org | (802) 633-3031
Meat, cheese, produce, crafts, baked goods, maple syrup, honey and more. EBT, Farm-to-Family coupons, and
debit cards accepted. Open Memorial Day weekend
through Sept, every Sat, 9am-1pm.
34 Hardwick Farmers’ Market
Atkins Field, Granite Street, Hardwick 05845
www.hardwickfarmersmarketvt.com | (802) 755-6349
Produce, baked goods, dairy products, prepared foods,
crafts, spirits, healers. Live music every week. Open May
22 to Oct 9, every Friday 3pm-6pm. Children’s Days
June 12 & August 21.
40 Tamarlane Farm
2586 Pudding Hill Road, Lyndonville 05851
www.thelyndonfreighthouse.com | (802) 626-3265
A certified organic dairy, beef and vegetable operation
that also produces and sells their own compost. Beef
and seasonal products are available in their natural food
market, The Freighthouse. Open year round, 6:30am5:30pm. Farmstand is open first week in Aug to lateSept.
41 V
ermont Chevon, LLC
173 Crystal Avenue, Danville 05828
www.vermontchevon.com | (802) 535-4110
Through our partnership with dairy goat farmers, we
supply a consistent, year-round supply of premium, farmgrazed product. Small herd of goats on-site for visitors
to interact with, and meat for sale. Please call ahead. By
appointment only.
42 Vermont Soy, LLC
180 Junction Road, Hardwick 05843
www.vermontsoy.com | (802) 472-8500
Producing organic tofu, soy puddings, soy ricotta cheese,
L’oil organic cooking oils in Sunflower and Soybean, and
coconut milk smoothie drinks. All organic. View production when occurring. Open Fridays 12pm-5pm.
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43 Lunenburg Farmers’ Market
The Common, corner of Route 2 & Bobbin Mill Road,
Lunenburg 05906
www.lunenbergfarmersmarket.org | (802) 892-1262
Featuring fresh produce, baked goods, maple syrup, beef
jerky, homemade jams, pickles and crafts, woodenware,
etc. EBT and debit cards accepted. Opens June 3, every
Wed, 2pm-6pm. Story hour for kids around 2:30pm.
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