2024 Boston and surrounding counties in Massachusetts Egg U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Egg U-Pick Orchards in Boston and surrounding counties in Massachusetts in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for eggs that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have eggs orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Essex County

• Marini Farm - strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, corn maze, pumpkins, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties
  259 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, MA 01938. Phone: 978-356-0430. Email: mjmarini@yahoo.com. Open: May through November 7th 8am to 6pm 7 days a week. Directions: South Merge onto I-95 N toward N.H. MAINE Merge onto US-1 N Newburyport turnpike via Exit 50 toward Topsfield Turn Right onto Linebrook road 259 LINEBROOK RD is on the left. South Merge onto I-95 S toward SeabrookBoston \(Portions toll\) \(Crossing into MASSACHUSETTS\) Merge onto MA-133 E via EXIT 54 toward Rowley Turn right onto US-1Newburyport Turnpike. Turn Left onto Linebrook RD Marini Farm is on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx.
  Marini Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 978-356-3899. Fax: 978-356-3055. . South Merge onto I-95 N toward N.H. / MAINE Merge onto US-1 N / Newburyport turnpike via Exit 50 toward Topsfield Turn Right onto Linebrook road 259 LINEBROOK RD is on the left. South Merge onto I-95 S toward Seabrook/Boston (Portions toll) (Crossing into MASSACHUSETTS) Merge onto MA-133 E via EXIT 54 toward Rowley Turn right onto US-1/Newburyport Turnpike. Turn Left onto Linebrook RD is on the left. Corn maze is open September 11th through November 7th Haunted campfire Stories October 16th Christmas on the Hill opens November 20th. June is Strawberry Month. Our 12 acres of berries begins to produce during the first week of June and we open the fields for picking during the second week of June. There is something so very sweet about Marini strawberries..come see (and taste) for yourself.
  Comments from a visitor on June 19, 2011: "We went to this morning for strawberries and they were just wonderful! Very reasonably priced at $2.39/lb and acres of berries lurking under the healthiest looking leaves I've ever seen. Highly recommended."
  Comments from a visitor on June 17, 2011: "June 17, 2011 We went for the pick your own strawberries today and they were fantastic (acres worth of picking). The cashier was so friendly and my 21 month old son and 4.5 year old daughter had a great time picking. The farm stand was great with tasty looking produce. I would highly recommend this farm."
• Natural Way Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, farm fresh eggs, honey
  79 Hill Street, Topsfield, MA . Phone: (978) 887-8580. Email: gardendelight3@hotmail.com. Open: call to see what is available for the season. Click here for a map and directions. 23260Natural Way Farm. . 2 miles from Topsfield. They are a a small organic (not certified), sustainable farm that specializes in pastured, naturally tinted, colored eggs, raw honey, PYO blueberries, specialty greens and herbs.

Middlesex County

• Ashby Apples - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, school tours
  Erickson Road, Ashby, MA 01431. Phone: 978-386-7230. Email: pmpb@comcast.net. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website and Facebook page are gone, so I assume they have closed permanently. Directions: Located off Route 119 \(Main Street\) Ashby, MA. From Gardner, follow Route 101 N to Route 119 E. From Fitchburg, follow Route 31 N to Route 119 W. From Peterbourough, follow Route 202 S to Route 119 E. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. Featuring: Macintosh, Courtland, Macoun, Golden Delicious, New England Reds \(a type of delicious\) and Lady. Also sell; homemade jams, jellies, soap, maple syrup and assorted garden . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 978-870-9605. . If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm; Weekdays by appointment; (Please call ahead;). Located off Route 119 (Main Street) Ashby, MA. From Gardner, follow Route 101 N to Route 119 E. From Fitchburg, follow Route 31 N to Route 119 W. From Peterbourough, follow Route 202 S to Route 119 E. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Featuring: Macintosh, Courtland, Macoun, Golden Delicious, New England Reds (a type of delicious) and Lady. Also sell; homemade jams, jellies, soap, maple syrup and assorted garden crops.
• Honors Farm Stand - Uses natural growing practices, beans, beets, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, herbs or spices, pears, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA 02453. Phone: (781) 894-2798. Email: goreplace@goreplace.org. Open: Wednesday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm. Directions: The Farm Stand is located next to the Farmer\'s Cottage at Gore Place. Enter from Grove Street \(Waltham Street in Watertown\). To spot the entrance, just look for the \". Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.
  Honors Farm Stand Facebook page. . Fax: (781) 894-5745. . The Farm Stand is located next to the Farmer's Cottage at Gore Place. Enter from Grove Street (Waltham Street in Watertown). To spot the entrance"
• Meadow Mist Farm - asparagus, beans, beets, blueberries, carrots, eggplants, flowers, grapes, herbs or spices, peas, peppers, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, black), summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  142 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421. Phone: 781-354-5037. Email: laurenyaffee@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From 95\(128\) : If you are coming from route 95 \(128\), the exit for route 2A is one exit north of the route 2 exit. Go east on route 2A \(Marrett Road\) until you reach a traffic light at the Waltham Street intersection. There are two gas stations at this intersection. Continue straight through this intersection and stay on 2A east. Bacon Street is your second right after this intersection. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Meadow Mist Farm Facebook page. . . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. From 95/(128) : If you are coming from route 95 (128), the exit for route 2A is one exit north of the route 2 exit. Go east on route 2A (Marrett Road) until you reach a traffic light at the Waltham Street intersection. There are two gas stations at this intersection. Continue straight through this intersection and stay on 2A east. Bacon Street is your second right after this intersection. Strawberries June Blueberries July Raspberries August-October Concord Grapes, Some Pumpkins, Corn Stocks September- October.
• Wilson Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Day neutral strawberries, carving pumpkins, tulips, Local honey from within 50 miles, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), bakery, Cell service cell phones work here, restrooms, CSA
  10 Pleasant Street, Lexington, MA 02421. Phone: (781) 862-3900. Email: JessicaM@wilsonfarm.com. Open: Check our website for event dates and times. Directions: From Route 12895 NorthSouth Exit 45A for Route 2 East toward BostonCambridge Exit 130 for Pleasant Street toward Lexington; bear left onto Pleasant Street Wilson Farm is one mile down the road on the right. From Boston Take Route 2 West to Exit 131 \(Rt. 4 & 225\) Bear right at the fork, following signs for MA-2 E Boston Turn right toward signs for LexingtonBedford Wilson Farm is one mile down the road on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, ApplePay.
  Wilson Farm Facebook page. . Click here for picking updates. From Route 128/95 North/South Exit 45A for Route 2 East toward Boston/Cambridge Exit 130 for Pleasant Street toward Lexington; bear left onto Pleasant Street Wilson Farm is one mile down the road on the right. From Boston Take Route 2 West to Exit 131 (Rt. 4 & 225) Bear right at the fork, following signs for MA-2 E Boston Turn right toward signs for Lexington/Bedford Wilson Farm is one mile down the road on the right. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Click here for our Instagram page. Grown here. Sold here. Can your supermarket say that?. (ADDED: February 26, 2023)

Norfolk County

• Fairmount Fruit Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  887 Lincoln St, Franklin, MA 02038. Phone: 508-533-8737. Email: info@fairmountfruit.com. Open: Apples - Sept thru early October weekdays 1pm to 5pm; weekends 10am to 4pm; Strawberries - beginning in May 9am to 5pm daily. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Fairmount Fruit Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 508-533-6158. Fax: 508-533-8760. . We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Facebook page.

 

Eggs

Eggs: Tips, Recipes and Information

Many PYO farms keep chickens and have farm-fresh eggs to sell. Certainly, these eggs are fresher and better in every way than those from a grocery store. Many of these farms sell the eggs year round, often via an honor box

• Types of eggs
• Egg buying guide: grades, sizes and more
• How long do eggs and egg products stay safe and fresh in the fridge
• Selling eggs from your backyard chickens
• Facts about eggs and chickens
• Glossary of meat, milk and eggs terms

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call or check their website or facebook page before you go to the farm - Egg supplies can vary, chickens lay fewer in cold weather.
2. Bring a container for the eggs.  Some farms have them some not, but if you save and reuse egg cartoons, the farmers will appreciate it. It helps cut their costs - and thus yours!
3. Bring cash - many operate honor boxes for eggs
   

When you get home

 To keep eggs safe, take eggs straight home and store them immediately in the refrigerator set at 35 to 40 F. Leave the eggs in their carton and place them in the back of the refrigerator, not in the door (which is the warmest part of the fridge).

Egg Storage Chart
Product	Refrigerator	Freezer
Raw eggs in shell	3 to 5 weeks	Do not freeze.
Raw egg whites	2 to 4 days	12 months
Raw egg yolks	2 to 4 days	Yolks do not freeze well.
Raw egg accidentally frozen in shell	Use immediately after thawing.	Keep frozen; then refrigerate to thaw.
Hard-cooked eggs	1 week	Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid Unopened	10 days	Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid Opened	3 days	Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, frozen Unopened	After thawing, 7 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton.	12 months
Egg substitutes, frozen Opened	After thawing, 3 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton.	Do not freeze.
Casseroles made with eggs	3 to 4 days	After baking, 2 to 3 months.
Eggnog, commercial	3 to 5 days	6 months
Eggnog, homemade	2 to 4 days	Do not freeze.
Pies, pumpkin or pecan	3 to 4 days	After baking, 1 to 2 months.
Pies, custard and chiffon	3 to 4 days	Do not freeze.
Quiche with any kind of filling	3 to 4 days	After baking, 1 to 2 months.

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers