Local Agriculture

Barre Highlands
231 Chamberlain Hill Road, Barre, MA 01005
Julie Pepper   (774) 641-2813
www.juliepepper.com
artistjuliepepper@netzero.com
Artist Julie Pepper specializes in ground pigment and egg tempera painting. Many aspects of farm life are use to paint, from wild crafted polk root to her Rhode Island Reds eggs. Paintings of landscapes to Fairies are hand framed in her Barre Studio. Call for a visit any time! 

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Chestnut Farms
404 Turkey Street, Hardwick, MA 01037
Rich Jakshtis & Kim Denney  (413) 477-6656 
www.chestnutfarms.org
kim@chestnutfarms.org
Grass-fed natural beef, pastured pork, fresh turkey, Arucana eggs. Also custom milled wood; natural form slabs for fine woodworking.

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Golden Egg Farm
Lucas Road, Hardwick, MA 01037
Kate Morreale   (413) 477-8872
www.goldeneggfarm.com
goldeneggfarm@netzero.com
Golden Egg Farm, where ducklings and chicks roam, pottery is produced and poultry reproduced. Show Quality Chickens and Ducks for Sale. Hatching Eggs for setting and fresh, free range eggs for the table available year round. Pottery and tiles are hand made redware, decorated with painted, colored slips and glazed in clear glaze. Pots are made on the potter's wheel and tiles are made with original molds. Call Kate for an appointment at 413-477-8872 or catch me on the web at goldeneggfarm.com.

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Great Rock Alpacas
280 Hardwick Road, Barre, MA 01005
Kate & Jack Lathrop   (978) 355-2119  
www.greatrockalpacas.com
krliii@aol.com
Great Rock Alpacas is proud to offer championship alpacas for sale! We also have a farm store and sell alpaca yarn and other alpaca clothing, such as hats, scarves, gloves, etc. Please call for a farm visit!

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Hardwick Farmers Co-operative Exchange
44 Lower Road, Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6913
www.hardwickfarmers.net 
Items of high quality at fair prices with outstanding customer service.  Whether you are a farmer, horse owner or back yard hobbyist, the co-op's knowledgeable staff can help you with all your farm and garden needs.

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Hardwick Farmers Market
On the Common, Hardwick, MA 01037
May - October, Sundays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
www.hardwickfarmersmarket.com
Locally homegrown agricultural goods, fruits and vegetables, frozen meats, eggs, milk and cheese, jams and jellies, maple syrup, mushrooms, books and crafts, and more, including fresh coffee and baked goods.

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Hardwick Sugar Shack
572 Jackson Road, Hardwick, MA 01037
Megan and Joe Raskett   (413) 477-0932
www.hardwicksugarshack.com
joe@hardwicksugarshack.com
Pure maple syrup, cream, candy, gift baskets, corporate gifts and other maple products available year round. Sugarhouse open Sundays in March from 11-4. Mail order or web order at hardwicksugarshack.com.

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Stillman's at the Turkey Farm
Thresher Road, Hardwick, MA 01037
www.stillmansattheturkeyfarm.com
stillmans@verizon.net
We are a small, artisan family farm, dedicated to producing conscientiously raised, grass-fed and pastured, chemical free meats and poultry. Our meats and poultry are truly unique. Raised in the small farm tradition, using sustainable and local practices, our meats and poultry are better tasting, more nutritious and raised in a manner that is respectful of both the land and the animals.

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Still Life Farm
Old Petersham Road, Hardwick, MA 01037
www.stilllifefarm.com
stillmans@verizon.net
Resting on the historical Hardwick Poor Farm c.1850, we are reinvigorating tired pasture land into fruitful orchards, small fruit and vegetable fields. Still Life Farm, A sister farm to Stillman's Farm, specializes in a winter CSA that spans 5months. Our budding fruit business includes a huge array of specialty fruits ranging from Heirloom apples and sweet cherries, to currants and gooseberries. At Still Life Farm, we believe in wildlife stewardship and conservation, and as always our conscientious approach assures our customers the highest quality produce available! 

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