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.

This place really does hold a special place in our hearts! We came for the first time while I was…read morepregnant and then again when our baby was just barely standing and then again with our toddler who runs the apple orchards like he owns the place. Apple picking is my favorite here! Apples are wonderful and they have corn for sale too! The sweetest corn we've had all year! Activities and ambiance are always wonderful! During fall, we absolutely love the cider donuts, roasted corn, and cider drinks! The pulled pork sandwich is solid, I just wish they would toast the bread so it wouldn't be so cold and dry. Corn dog was pretty good! They have lots of seating around the farm which is great and we appreciate that bathrooms are clean. The duck race was really fun to watch and all of the staff and team members at the farm looked happy and helpful! We've definitely noticed that over the years it's gotten a lot more busy! Activities are worth it but can be pricey! To take advantage, we started early and stayed the entire day! We had a blast and so did our son!

We visited Swans Trail Farms for the first time to check out their Great Harvest Glow and had such…read morea wonderful time! We weren't too sure where to get our wristbands at first but when we asked one of the staff members they were super helpful and pointed us in the right direction. There are soooo many fun things to do here! There are tons of activities if you're bringing kids, including zip lining, a maze, gem mining, and so much more. You can also hold the cutest little chicks, hang out with some adorable little goats, see the other farm animals, check out the Cidery, gift shop, apple orchard, pumpkin patch, or grab some donuts or roasted corn! I highly recommend checking out the Great Harvest Glow if you're visiting during the season. There are so many amazing light up pumpkin setups and it was such a fun way to experience the farm at night! If you're purchasing a Great Harvest Glow ticket, you can come to the farm as early as 5pm to explore before your scheduled wagon time :)

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!

Schuh Farms is one of my favorite stands in the various farmers markets around Seattle to pick up…read morefresh strawberries. Coinciding with a recent visit to Deception Pass for the low tide in June, we decided to visit the actual farm stand up in Mt. Vernon on the way. This location consists firstly of a little building in front with a drive through and walk up window serving freshly made fruit smoothies, coffee, and ice cream. The only menu with pricing is located on the drive through side so it's a little inconvenient for walk ins! But at least for strawberries, they get fresh fruit right from the farm (we saw them walking in several flats of Rainiers as they opened up in the morning). Otherwise, the main store is in the barn-looking building behind that. When we visited in Mid-June, they were selling tons of different plants (50% off!), lots of freshly baked pies, and tons or strawberries! When we first walked in at 9:30 AM, the strawberries had literally just been brought to the stand; they were fresh as fresh can be. They had two varieties for the day: Albion (as with most Day-Neutral varieties, these are mediocre, but still better than grocery store varieties), and Rainier, one of the most flavorful varieties grown in Washington. We picked up a half flat for only $20, and would have bought more if not for the fact that we had already purchased 8 pounds of Upick Puget Crimsons from another farm just the previous day. We opted to also hit the little cafe to pick up one of Schuh Farms famous strawberry milkshakes. Strawberry Shake, 20oz ($8.50) - So delicious, the decadent dessert and ridiculously thick, rich, and creamy. Does this milkshake consist of strawberry blended with strawberry ice cream to amp up that fruity flavor? The strawberry is exceptionally jammy and it stays jammy even when the drink warms up. It somehow never gets watery like melted ice cream! (5/5) I've been buying from Schuh Farms ever since moving to Washington and I plan on continuing to be a customer in future years. Now I know there's a big advantage driving up to the farm instead of just stalking their stands at the farmers markets in town!

Cute farm stand/market. Everything is on the expensive side. The pumpkin squash selection was huge!…read moreThey even had a roadside coffee, stand with ice cream and blackberry shakes and pies that all look delicious. Everyone that works there was friendly and enthusiastic.

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.

Great stop for ice cream and a spot to stretch your feet. It smells amazing…read more from the fresh waffle cones. We enjoyed the ice cream and waffle cones but did find the "farm stand" portion to be lacking. Not much produce, they did have lots of canned items. I purchased pickled okra (which tasted great) and later read the label to see what they pickled it with. That is when I saw it had yellow dye as an ingredient. I thought that was odd for a local farm to put in their canned goods. Then I saw on the front of the label that said they were pickled "for" the farm. Something to consider if you factor that into a purchase. Either way, a worth it stop for a sweet treat.

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