Fresh produce, delectable pies and a plethora of trinkets (in case you find yourself craving a…read morepig-shaped salt shaker, beeswax petroleum-free candle or a country duck something-or-other) make up this cute little store on Deershorn Farm. Appropriately seasoned pick-your-own's, pumpkins galore (yay Fall!) and extremely nice employees. We sampled some blueberry pie (YUM) and when perusing the apples, the cashier let us sample those too! We choose a small bag of apples (about 8 for $4, the name i cannot remember) and went along out merry little way. There's nothing like farm-fresh fruits and veggies, and supporting local agriculture feels good, too!

So let's start with good - the Apple crisp was on point and delicious!!!…read moreThe not so good was the pecan pie - which had pecans just sprinkled on top of the pie - not throughout - so when we sliced it to serve - we saw the full amount- the photo pretty much sums it up.

To end my Saturday stroll, I took the backroads from North Brookfield to Rutland and ended up at…read moreLilac Hedge Farm There were food trucks, pumpkin activities, hayrides, and more -- the perfect fall setup I grabbed some fresh veggies, a pork butt, local cheese, and a fig-infused vinegar. Not sure yet how I'll prepare the pork... but stay tuned

I decided to take a short drive towards Bolton to see the fall colors and visit this farmstand…read morebefore they close for the season (reopening next summer). As they are famous for their peaches and apples at the local farmer's market, I really wanted to see the orchard itself as well as have an in-depth chat with one of the owners, Alan, who I got to know when purchasing their amazing produce. They have a really cute farm stand with lots of pumpkins and apples around this time of the year. You also have the option on going apple picking in the orchard and see how the different apples are grown. Alan, who usually doesn't take people on a tour around the orchard, showed me around and explained all their operations throughout the year. It was really eye opening to the farming industry around this region (compared to California where it never stops). Picked up some apples and cider, enjoyed the fall colors before driving through the back route where you can see the Boston skyline from quite a distance. Definitely recommend the non-touristy experience here.

If you are looking for a good old fashion Apple picking, this is your place! 3 different bag sizes…read moreand prices. They also have peach, plum and pear trees too! Staff is super friendly! There is no fancy donuts or anything like that here, just apple picking with some tables around the property to stop for a water break or maybe a snack.

Really love this farmers market. It's a farmers market. Not a yuppie froo froo gourmet overpriced…read moreoutdoor food market. Real farmers come here to sell their produce. They also sell plants. And fresh cut flowers. And meat from the animals that they raise on their farm. And they sell it at competitive prices. Not with exorbitant mark ups. The jam being sold was made in some ones kitchen - not at some mini factory. Same with the baked goods. It's held up on Academy Hill in Westminster. A big grassy field that you can easily sit down in. Live music on the band stand. Quite a few trees that provide shade for those hot days.

Love this little farmer's market. There's lots of farms and produce. I also love the fudge, the…read moregarlic bread and the jams! My dog loves the doggy treats :)

TFO is a wonderful farm! They offer the most amazing food! I've had their eggs, chicken, pork…read morechops, breakfast sausages & honey, just to name a few. Everything was absolutely delicious. I have also joined their "Rent the Chicken" program. I used to own chickens years ago and it was a lot of work. "Rent the chicken" was a super fun & easy way to have chickens and enjoy farm fresh eggs every day! I toured their farm and all the animals are in very spacious and comfortable living spaces. They are treated like LOVED pets! Also, the Templeton's are very friendly and professional. I learn something new about animals every time I go to TFO! The service is outstanding! Look forward to my next visit to the Templeton Family Organics Farm!!

Last week, my husband and I picked up a chicken at Templeton Family Organics. It was, by far, the…read morebest chicken I have ever tasted! If you have never had a farm fresh chicken, it really is something to try. It is hard for many people to understand why there is such a difference in grocery store prices vs farm prices (and then, organic farm prices). It's worth it to me because the flavor is so insanely better than anything I have bought at a store. This meat is even better than the chicken we get from a local non-organic farm. The other differences I noticed is that the skin is much heartier. It does not split easily. It's a healthier chicken, so the collagen is not compromised. My proof is also in the bottom of the pan. There was not much fat once the juices cooled. They solidified into gelatin, which tells me the collagen is healthier. We both noticed when eating the meat from bones, the bones actually had flavor! So, I cannot wait to get another one and make chicken stock from the bones. Also, the chicken was very big. I was under the misconception that only GMO feed and steroid injected chickens get that big at that young age. Not true. What is true is that all parts are proportionately large. As opposed to grocery store chickens that have huge breast meat areas, and the other parts are small. This chicken clearly got great exercise. We also got a sugar pumpkin. It was wonderful too. Some pie pumpkins are very hard to cut into, the skin is like bark. These pumpkins cut well, roasted well and had a nice autumn flavor. I will be making my pie soon. We ordered a turkey for Thanksgiving. I am very much looking forward to it. The turkeys are raised the same way the chickens are, and I am quite certain the flavor and quality will be unbelievable.

This was a nice shop with fresh deli options including excellent sandwiches and salads. The shop…read morealso has fresh fruit and veg and locally made ice cream.

What an adorably quaint local market and sandwich shop. Monti is a cozy market selling fresh…read moreproduce, pre-made salads, locally-made goodies (honey, pastries, pies, ice cream) and fresh made to order sandwiches. I ordered the Turkey Mozzarella which was served on a seasoned focaccia bread stacked with a generous heaping of Boars Head Turkey, fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes and pesto. It was a spectacular sandwich. I also got a side of their cowboy caviar which contained corn, tomato, black beans, onion, peppers. It was a tad underseasoned but still tasty. The sandwiches take a while to prepare but are well worth it, they're delish. Pricing is very reasonable for the massive quantities of food. This is in rural Princeton MA and has sprawling seating with picnic tables and umbrellas. I would absolutely come back here if in the area again, and highly recommend checking it out!

I live in Concord and make a tradition of visiting Marshall Farm for:…read more* eggs for breakfast on Sundays (collected from their on-farm chickens that morning) * fresh fruits and veggies from Spring through late Fall * sunflowers in Summer and early Fall -- they grow different varieties every year * an occasional visit in December, as they often have something warm to drink -- it's a destination. If you have kids, they'll love visiting the live animals on the farm.

The owner was polite and courteous and the store was clean and they had lots of plants! Their raw…read morehoney is delicious, it has a wonderful flower flavor and they have 5 LB - (80 oz) jars for $50.00 but they also have smaller jars as well. We are very happy to have such a place so close to home!