Enjoy some local flavor; Discover Butternut Farm, Farmington New Hampshire

Spring has arrived in New Hampshire recently, and for me, that means several things. First, it the end of a long, busy winter. Second, it means new plants and crops are being tended to.

A local favorite for my family, Butternut Farm, located in Farmington New Hampshire. They offer some of the best quality fruits and vegetables in the area. Butternut Farm is a pick your own farm with the option to also purchase produce from the farm stand. The selections of fruits includes, strawberries, raspberries, apples, peaches, plums, and blueberries. They offer tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, and even have a very large pumpkin patch!

Usually opening in June, the fruit schedule is as follows:

Strawberries...........mid June-early July

Raspberries..............................July

Tomatoes..........................July-Sept.

Sweet Cherries..........................July

Blueberries.................late July-August

Peaches......................late July-Sept.

Apples.....................late Aug-October

My family has been coming to the farm for the past 3 years now. A recent discovery that I have to thank a former agent in my office for. A favorite for us is to visit the farm at least once per month. We enjoy picking the fresh fruit and making jams and jellies with it. My seven year old son never leaves hungry, I think every time we visit they should weigh him before he picks and after! There is a wide variety of apples for making apple sauce also. Another family favorite.

Directions:

• NH-16 N/ SPAULDING TURNPIKE
• Take the US-202 W exit, EXIT 13, toward ROCHESTER/ CONCORD.
• Turn LEFT onto US-202/ WASHINGTON ST.
• Turn RIGHT onto ESTES RD.
• ESTES RD becomes MEADERBORO RD.
• End at 214 Meaderboro Rd Farmington, NH 03835