I went to this Farmers Market during the first Tuesday of the 2024 season and it was paaaacked. In…read morehindsight, that's to be expected it being sunny, 65F degrees outside, oh and spring break was in full swing. So this Farmers market is between OK and Good so I gave it the benefit of the doubt. I think if there were more vendors out here it would be great. Despite the fact that it's kinda small for a farmers market, I was surprised at the variety I saw. Macaroons, ice cream, coffee, produce, flowers, hungry ghost bread, candles, soaps, meats, eggs, hungry ghost bread, polish pastries, handmade jewelry, live music, hand spun wool yarn, did I mention hungry ghost bread? I repeated HGB because they had a line that wouldn't quit. They had 5 different kinds of breads available, plus a couple of cookies for sale. Their bread is the best, there honestly is nothing like it so try it out if they haven't sold out by the time you get there. They had a wheel you could spin for a chance to get discounted or free things and we won a $2 off coupon at the polish pastry tent. We got this savory donut thing (I totally forgot what it's called) filled with squash, potato, cabbage and cheese wow. It was really really good. Picked up some produce where they had a lot of heirloom varieties you definitely wouldn't find in a mass produced supermarket. I ended up getting some watermelon radishes, rainbow carrots, and these funky potatoes that are Ruby red when you cut them. They had some nice live music going as well. Would definitely come back to pick up some goodies.

Wedged in between Thorne's Market and the parking garage, there are a couple dozen stalls from all…read moremanner of area small farms and operations. The ones I particularly patronize are Red Fire Farm (this being, from both its size and the number of its patrons, the market's star) and Hungry Ghost Bread. They often do have live music, and while it's crowded, well ... I'm a veteran of the Haymarket Friday/Saturday pushcarts in Boston, so "crowded" is a matter of perspective. Yes, the prices are as high as one can expect for fresh farm produce and boutique operations, but it isn't as if one can't go to Big Y or Stop & Shop to find poorer quality at a cheaper price. As it happens, they do take SNAP, and while most people on SNAP can't afford to blow their wad on a $6 pint of grape tomatoes or a $7 loaf of bread, the market will double up to $10 a week, which makes these things quite affordable. Last week I left with a pint of tomatoes, a loaf of bread, and a bunch of very tart chives. Finestkind!

How nice was this Farmers Market? Very nice indeed…read more Located on a long side street in the Central Business District of funky Northampton the Market specializes in the expected fruits and vegetables, but also had quite a selection of plants and flowers. The colors of the fresh vegetables was terrific- a photographers dream of orange and yellow tomatoes, purple eggplants, bright red and deep green peppers, plus the distinctive coloring of beets and carrots and sunflowers. I've seen some bigger markets, but really - if you're looking for fresh produce this should be more than enough for you to peruse. We picked up some zucchinis and a pint of "Chicken of the Woods" (not sure if its a wild mushroom or edible plant) from the Wild Edibles stand. If you haven't visited Northampton before, its worth the trip

Wonderful, I just wish that they had more! The produce, not matter which vendor, is great…read more Especially, the apple guy that is always at the end of the street. I always get sad when winter comes along because they move all the way to the school, and I can't walk over there from Smith. Highly recommend on a nice day to get your fresh produce!

Love this place! Guys that work here are so nice. Patient about explaining varieties, picking,…read moreand orchard operations. You can also buy already picked in the barn, so many varieties and well described. Apple Cider is UV pasteurized not heat treated so raw! Super great experience! Have pears, grapes, honey, & cider! Beautiful views of the valley and foliage! Down the street is Quabbin reservoir so make a day of it!

This is my new favorite orchard in the valley…read more It's in a beautiful location on rolling hills, surrounded by quiet roads and beautiful trees. There were lots of butterflies and a few interesting birds of prey while I was last there. The orchard has rare varieties, including new and coveted strains - like Sweetango. They also have begun planting trees the european way, I believe it's 2000 trees/acre. The trees are smaller, denser and produce an amazing yield in less than half the time ... in all, very neat to compare to the old-type orchard trees (also on site). Great cider too, and helpful staff that are happy to provide more information about the Orchard.

If you come to Clarkdale Fruit Farm from the south, you must pass The Bars Farm Stand. The stand…read moreoffers a wide variety of very fresh, beautiful produce grown by two-generations of the same family. It is an IPM farm which also serves local restaurants. They also sell some produce from other local farmers. The family claims to offer the best tomatoes in the Pioneer Valley. I agree. I regularly buy their "seconds" to make tomato soup, a favorite of mine. I find their seconds better than the firsts offered by many stands and certainly better than most tomatoes sold at supermarkets. The variety of produce available here is delightful. Ratatouille fans will be in their glory, trying to select which variety of eggplant, summer squash and more to enhance this classic for this visit. For those who like their ratatouille with a kick, the farmers have developed a passion for peppers and offer a wide variety of these difficult-to-grow-in-Massachusetts veggies. Hey, even if you're not a cook, but a watercolorist, this is the place to purchase all of your "models." Imagine piles of yellow, green, purple and orange peppers in a beautiful, handthrown ceramic bowl. After you paint their portrait, stretch yourself in the kitchen, take out the wok and stewpot and make something tasty. The farm also offers fresh flowers grown on site and bedding plants in the spring.

This is an awesome little farm stand! It's a great place to find seedlings in the spring. The…read morecatnip we started two years ago has grown into the catnip forest, now enjoyed by all the neighborhood cats. Also, it is a good place to find whatever fruits and vegetables in season. They have an excellent selection and their peppers, both sweet and hot, absolutely cannot be beat. Friendly and helpful staff, I can't recommend them highly enough.

Tried to call for info about produce...they don't answer the phone (tried 3 times...someone picked…read moreup but wouldn't talk. On 4th try got a message saying their vmail box isn't set up). Weird way to encourage customers to visit. Felt Cold from a customer perspective. Wonder why they publish a business phone number? Only had a quick question...sad

Love coming to this place for some of my gardening needs. Picked up two beautiful hanging flower…read morepots for mother's day, a delicious cinnamon bread, and some fresh spring honey from a in town bee keeper. I'll add pictures of the flowers on mother's day but I will not hesitate to tease you with the cinnamon bread.

We visited Northampton for bae's college reunion weekend. She took me to all of her favorite…read morecollege spots and this was one of my favorite spots. North Hadley Sugar Shack is a super cute spot for snacks, syrup, drinks, quick local eats, and plants. We got treats to share with some of our friends we were meeting and we also picked up a bottle of the strawberry wine margarita (I know, right!). We shared it with friends later and we all LOVED.

First time back in 9 years. Reduced my review by 1 star…read more In the past your table had syrup on it and you could help yourself. This visit the syrup was in a tiny capped container. Barely 1/4 cup of syrup for 3 pancakes and no butter. The result? A dry breakfast. It was an hour wait. Still has a cool factor but server was so crazy busy that she never offered more coffee. Probably best to buy a jug of the syrup next time and skip the breakfast.

Local produce and easily accessible off Russel St (Rte 9) in Hadley, the "asparagus capital of the…read moreworld." And that's what we were looking for and that's what we got! Though they don't grow their own stalks, they do source their own "Hadley Grass" from nearby farms - and they can tell you which farm's asparagus is for sale that day. Friendly and fun.

There's something amazing about buying produce from the grower. My Oyster and Shitake mushrooms…read morefrom Urban Artisan Farm, and available weekly until October 30 at Farmer's Market at Forest Park in Springfield, are just some of the wonderful foods available at these booths. But being able to talk to Jack about growing the mushrooms, about recipes, about life, is so much more fun than just picking up a box of warehouse-old mushrooms at a local supermarket. What a treat to have these growers at this local market. Thank you.