I love Baldham Farm! It's not just because the owners are personal friends of mine (you rock,…read moreMiriam and Dan!) but also because it's a farm that I really enjoy visiting and can support. The location is gorgeous, the owners are super friendly and accommodating, and the animals are treated very well. Baldham Farm has received certified organic status, so you can eat your food knowing it wasn't processed with chemicals, or that the animals were mistreated. When you visit the farm, you can see how happy the animals are (the pigs KILL me - they are the BEST). The prices for meat are very reasonable. In fact, I was telling my friends that they aren't charging enough! I have personally never tasted meat that was so delicious. It freezes very well, too, and makes for really tasty crockpot meals (I'm a single, working professional). Along with the meats, Miriam makes the cutest and most amazing-smelling soaps. They are made out of completely organic materials and leave your hands feeling super soft and smelling nice. If you visit the farm, you can also purchase cheese cutting boards and other wonderful treasures. Keep doing what you do, Miriam and Dan! You are such an inspiration to me!

I have made two large orders from this farm twice now. I am honestly hesitant to write a review…read morebecause everything we have purchased and cooked so far has been so amazing... I just want to keep it my secret. The owner used to sell at the local farmers market but this year has decided to just do direct order and pick up. This actually works much better for me and my family. They always have our order ready to go and are very friendly. Everything is labeled and wrapped up to go right into the freezer. With the way stores have been slim pickings and higher prices for less quality. I wanted to cut out the grocery store and start supporting a local family. I am so thankful we found Baldham farm. I already feel we will be life long customers.

Always a great experience at this farm, it's huge and there's tons of space to roam around and…read moremultiple play areas for kiddos. We went for the baby animals experience and we had so much fun. They had baby ducks, chicks, kittens, puppies & bunnies. There's a little shop you can purchase local stuff from and a few different snacks and food for purchase. They even have a cider garden which is family friendly. The staff are always so kind. We'll be returning for the fall events!

Swans trail really is true premiere farm experience for littles! The tickets are definitely pricy-…read moreit was $24.95/person (including toddlers, they aren't free) but there is SO MUCH to do! Hold baby animals, jump on the huge jumping pillows, wagon rides, picking strawberries (apples in the fall) and tons of farm slides, sand, etc. You can easily spend multiple hours here and not run out of things to do. The staff are all high school kids for the most part but they make it a point to make your experience special. My last rave is the food! Everything I've tried has been so yummy! The Apple cider donuts in the fall, the strawberry shortcake in the summer- these are treats I dream about all year! I can't wait to return for Apple picking in September!

We were looking for a pumpkin patch that didn't charge crazy admission! This was FREE to get in!…read more And this is the PRETTIEST pumpkin patch I've ever been to! Guaranteed for cute backdrop photos, great for kids/families and it's such a big farm overall! Such a variety of pumpkins, squash and gourds! They have delicious hot apple cider and pumpkin donuts. Fresh produce and fruits, and honey too with apple cider available for purchase! They have a cornmaze for $7 admission, sunflowers and just a cute vibe all around. It is pretty popular too! The pumpkins are reaosnably priced if you're getting small and medium sized ones (not sure about the big ones). There were a lot of ppl with wagons purchasing big pumpkins so expect a line if you're visiting this month!

There's no entrance fee to visit the place, but there is one if you want to do the corn maze. We…read morevisited a bit late in the season, so there weren't too many pumpkins left, and the sunflowers were starting to fade--but they were still very beautiful. Parking was okay; there weren't a lot of spots, but it's very close to the farm. The farm was nicely decorated with different types of gourds and pumpkins, and they even had a giant talking witch! There are plenty of photo ops all around.

Worth the drive to stock up if you're a meat eater. You can also pre-order on their website and…read morepick up at at the Ballard or U-District farmers markets. I chose Skagit River because their cattle is grass-fed and the business is certified humane. From their website: "At Skagit River Ranch, we have 3 principles we hold dear to our hearts: 1. Humane treatment of animals 2. Sustainable farming by being a good steward of the land 3. Certified Organic practices with no chemicals or pesticides" I appreciate their commitment and the woman who works the front counter on Saturdays (when you can come and pick up your order) is super nice. Everything I've ordered from them has been great, including the eggs. Highly recommend if you're looking to order in bulk to save money.

Certified organic farmers since 1998 who go the extra mile by not vaccinating their animals. The…read moreanimals' grazing areas are rotated continuously Spring and Summer. The benefits of grass-fed beef are enormous and worth the effort to get it. You can buy small portions or order in bulk, too. From their farm store (on Saturdays only) you can buy eggs, individual cuts of beef & pork, sausage, honey from their hives, and seasonal organic produce. I LOVE their short ribs. You can find their meat and eggs at various stores in Mount Vernon, Bellingham, Seattle, Mountlake Terrace, Federal Way, Tacoma, Kent and Enumclaw. And in 2010 at Farmers Markets in Seattle and the Eastside so I suspect selling at Seattle and Eastside Farmers Markets will continue!

What a nice surprise to find this cute little farm store complete with fresh veggies, local…read morefruits/berries and even some specialty fruit(Peaches!) from Eastern Washington! Our visit was in August so fresh corn/blueberries and of course pie was on the list! They are super friendly, helpful and have a wonderful store full of jams, jellies and baked goods! Don't skip this little gem, it was worth the trip during every season of the year!

Came here on our way to the nearby tulip fields. Cute little spot to stop. They have a coffee…read morebuilding with other drinks - i got a teaberry shake (I had never even heard of a teaberry before) and inside the main building, thye have jams and pies and other gifts. Also outside there are goats and chickens.

Nestled within Orcas Island you'll find a cute and quaint little farm, available for the public…read morebetween the hour of 1-4pm. Some alpacas, a few donkeys, sheep and a cow- enjoy a short little tour that ends with a tiny little gift shop. I wish the gift shop was better because they sold some stuff that had nothing to do with the vibe, but obviously the kids always want toys. There were some alpaca stuffy's that I ended up getting my daughters. There's room for improvement there. Especially if they were to link up with other local vendors because people traveling to orcas Island are always looking to support small business. The guy, farmer, is super funny and cool. I definitely recommend giving him a call and letting him know that you're going to stop by. Orcas Moon Alpacas Farm 329 Dolphin Bay Road Eastsound, WA 98245 (360) 376-2707

We had an incredible time at the Orcas Moon Alpaca farm! Jennifer was incredibly friendly and also…read moretaught us a ton about all of the different animals on the farm. Our small kids loved the tour and meeting the animals, and so did my wife and I.

Fun and family friendly activity! I love going during strawberry picking season/check their website…read morefor what produce are in season. Paying by the lb, they provide boxes and cartons.

We visited Bailey Family Farm on the very first day of strawberry picking for the year (Jun 1)…read moreright after lunch. They had their fields filled with their earliest variety, Sweet Sunrise, with tons and tons of gigantic berries ready for harvest. When I say tons, I mean it - each plant was flush with berries, and it barely took us 30 minutes to basically fill up our entire flat. They also had a limited number of Shuksan and Rainier strawberries, and some barely ripe Totems available for U Pick. We ended up picking an entire box with Sweet Sunrise and two smaller pints of Shuksan and Rainier. Sweet Sunrise - These are a deep crimson red both inside and out. They are large (averaging around 33g each), but large doesn't necessarily mean better. In this case, the taste is kind of diluted down by the amount of water inside. The most ripe and soft ones are sweet and fragrant, but the vast majority are somewhat diluted in flavor. Even the sourness is dilute. The berries are mostly soft and tender. These are still really great strawberries, but are more muted in flavor compared to some of the smaller varieties. Shuksan - This is the 2nd time I've eaten Shuksans and the 2nd time I've been a little disappointed. These are medium size berries, coming in at around 15.5g each. They are extremely sour, making me pucker with every bite. They are also quite a bit firmer than the other two strawberries, even the darker crimson ones. Quite possibly it's too early in the season for these. I'll have to come back later to try more. These have the most lumps and mutant individuals with tons of multiple fused berries. Rainier - This is probably my 2nd favorite variety of strawberry after Hoods (last year, I ate half a flat every week when these were available). It's really early in the season, so there weren't too many available for us to pick. The ones that we were able to locate fill the mouth with a delightful, strong and potent strawberry fragrance. Unfortunately most are quite a bit on the sour side - the ones in the coming weeks will probably be more sweet. Size is by far the smallest, coming in at around 12g per. The berries are really soft and teeth slice through them like warm butter. They are more acidic and are the only strawberry variety to cause me some stomach issues. We visited again the following Monday and the plants were noticeably skimpier. The leftover Sweet Sunrise were only a third the size of previous, and mostly not as ripe. There were more ripe Shuksans, Totems, Rainiers, and even some Tillamooks, Puget Crimsons, and Mary's Peaks ready. Just some quick notes for these: Tillamook - 24.4g avg, 6.2 brix, varying shape, awful variety, even the super red ones are ridiculously sour. Even beyond the sour, they taste awful. The juice is sour, bitter, nasty, the worst. Puget Crimson - 35.8g avg, 8.2 brix, caps really easily, didn't pick a single strawberry where the cap stayed on. Very conical in shape. Really dark red color. Stronger flavor than tillamook and more sweet, but still quite sour. Expected more flavor for being so dark red. Juice is dark in color, no particular distinguishing characteristics. Mary's Peak - 18.8g avg, 8.4 brix, leaves stay attached, some even have stems. Mostly conical in shape but some wider. Really noticeable seeds, can feel them protruding out of the skin. Very pronounced sweeter but mild flavor, some grassy notes. Juice has some candy element like pixie sticks but more sour. Really love the juice. Sweet Sunrise - 17.2g avg, 7.3 brix, half the size of the ones picked the previous week and not nearly as good. Not as ripe I guess so they don't cap nearly as easily. Deep red color, but more sour than sweet. Shuksan - 17.6g avg, 8 brix, Lumpy strawberries, lots of them fused together into big half moon shapes. Great flavor complexity, nasal, strong strawberry flavor, a little perfumey. More stem quality in the flavor, vegetal not bitter, probably because the pith/stem area stays attached more. Juice normal and bright. I liked these way more than the previous week. Rainier - 12.2g avg, 9.5 brix, most of the ripe ones have holes in them from birds and slugs. Aromatic, sweet but sour. Super perfumey elements. Best in flavor. Juice astringent surprisingly not as sweet as the brix would imply, more acidic instead. I like eating the whole berry more than juiced. Thanks to Bailey Farm having so many varieties, this kind of turned into a little science experiment. What else can I say other than that I will definitely be back next year for more strawberries. As a side note: I really wish farms grew Hood strawberries around here. Maybe we just don't have the right climate and soil for that variety? Those are my favorite by far, with the most sweetness (one batch I measured this year when down in Portland was 16 brix!) and best flavor complexity.

Amazing place! Amazing customer service from high school kids too. Such a great local spotread more

We stopped here for some produce and ice cream, and it was a great visit! They have a market on one…read moreside, and a huge line for ice cream on the other side. We got a double scoop of the huckleberry and chocolate brownie ice creams in a waffle bowl - the portion was MASSIVE. We absolutely loved both flavors, and the huckleberry was the standout. The berry flavor shone through super well and it was really balanced with nice berry pieces dispersed within. The chocolate brownie was nice and rich, and I loved the brownie pieces inside too. Overall, great ice cream!

Willowood Farm is a sweet little gem located in Ebey's Prarie. Run by Georgie and her family,…read moreeasily some of the nicest, warmest people you'll ever meet, Willowood Farm produces some of the tastiest organic produce you're likely to find in the state. From the basics: greens of all types, onions, root vegetables, and squash ... to heirloom varieties of potatoes, garlic and dry beans, their bounty is beautiful and delicious.

Located in the historic Ebey's prarie, Willowood Farm is without a doubt one of the best local…read morefarms on Whidbey Island! I am continually amazed at the quality of their produce. Whether its garlic scapes, beans, potatoes, or any of their other numerous offerings - they make the simple sublime. I am so glad that they are now at Bayview Farmer's Market (and at the Coupeville Farmer's Market) every Saturday. I love visiting their stand, where their full bounty is on display, instead of being cut up and shoved into little bags. It's such a pleasure. To find out what's fresh this week, visit their blog - http://littlefarmonebeyprairie.blogspot.com