Local Agriculture Events in Northeastern Massachusetts

We’ve gathered information on classes, Farmers’ Markets, workshops and more!

Farm Spotlight

Parlee's Farm
135 Pine Hill Road Chelmsford MA 01824
(978) 256-2859
www.parleesfarm.com/
  • Gingerbread Farmers Decorating & Story Hour

    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Join us for some holiday fun on the farm and learn about the origin of this favorite Scandinavian tradition. We’ll start by decorating some delicious gingerbread farmers and cows with a variety of candy and homemade icing. After our creations are complete we’ll snuggle in for gingerbread man story. Finish the experience with a traditional... View Article

  • Cheese Making Intensive

    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Spend the afternoon alongside our cheese maker and observe his process of turning 200 gallons of our Jersey milk into our rich and creamy farmstead cheese.  You’ll start in the Creamery just after the milk has been pasteurized and begin your in-depth, instructional cheese making day.  A comprehensive learning experience will follow, covering everything from rennet and... View Article

  • Tuesday Story Time on the Farm

    Appleton Farms 219 County Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States

    It may be cold outside, but it's cozy in the Farm House! Join us for a regular Tuesday story time this winter. We will have an easy craft for your little one before we snuggle in for some stories! Come any time after 10 to enjoy the craft with stories being read at 10:30. All families... View Article

    $5
  • Vacation Week: Farm Felting

    Appleton Farms 219 County Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Warmer spring weather means its sheep shearing time on the farm. But what to do with all that wool? Learn about the time honored tradition of wool felting. We’ll start by learning how wash and “card” the raw wool into soft fiber for spinning or felting. Afterwards, we’ll try our hand at making felt balls... View Article

    $12
  • Sunday Sugar Open House and Pancake Breakfast

    Appleton Farms 219 County Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Maple Sugaring season is here, and we want to celebrate! Join us for a morning filled with maple goodness. Tour our sugar shack and see how we turn sap into syrup, sip hot cider and stay warm by the campfire, explore the farm with our self-guided winter scavenger hunt, visit the barnyard, and enjoy our... View Article

    $10
  • Felted Soap Making

    Appleton Farms 219 County Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Learn how to make beautiful felted wool soap! Felted soap is not only beautiful, but also great for your skin and the environment! Wool is a natural exfoliant, and an antibacterial fiber, so you don’t need to worry about mold or mildew! Participants will learn the basics of wet-felting and leave with two bars of finished... View Article

    $24
  • Sugar Shack Open House & Pancake Breakfast

    Appleton Farms 219 County Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States

    PLEASE NOTE: This event was previously scheduled for Sunday, February 24th but has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 10th. Maple Sugaring season is here, and we want to celebrate! Join us for a morning filled with maple goodness. Tour our sugar shack and see how we turn... View Article

    $5
  • Eggs All Ways! Farmhouse Brunch Cooking

    Appleton Farms 219 County Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Spring is soon arriving and it's a perfect time to get creative in the kitchen with Spring brunch in mind.  Join us as we cook with farm-fresh eggs, learning classic culinary methods and techniques while preparing delicious recipes for everyday breakfast, celebration brunches, dinner, and dessert! Our menu will include recipes such as perfect soft &... View Article

    $72
  • Tuesday Story Time on the Farm

    Appleton Farms 219 County Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States

    It may be cold outside, but it's cozy in the Farm House! Join us for a regular Tuesday story time this winter. We will have an easy craft for your little one before we snuggle in for some stories! Come any time after 10 to enjoy the craft with stories being read at 10:30. All families... View Article

    Free
  • Cultures to Rinds: Cheese Making Fundamentals

    Appleton Farms 219 County Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Have you ever wanted to make your own cheese? Our cheese making classes are back! Join Appleton Farms own cheese maker for a hands-on class in our farm kitchen. You’ll learn all the basics of cheese making, make your own mozzarella and ricotta, and sample some other delicious cheeses discussing the origins and flavors! Take a quick... View Article

    $60

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