Casey Farm in Saunderstown, Rhode Island hosts a seasonal farmers market in collaboration with other local farms and artisanal food producers. Special events run throughout the season, including visits by chefs, children’s activities, craft days, and an heirloom tomato tasting. Rain or shine. For information, call 401-295-1030, or log on to www.historicnewengland.org.
Looking to pick your own blueberries, raspberries, apples, peaches, pumpkins, vegetables, etc.? Log on to www.pickyourown.org and search for a farm near you. There are Christmas tree farms, corn mazes, picking tips, easy canning directions, canning supply locators, equipment guides, and recipes. Make strawberry jam, blueberry pie, ice cream – the site is updated daily. Readers post comments. Links give directions, and information on whether the farm is organic, whether credit cards are accepted, and hints for dressing for the occasion. Some farms offer eggs and chickens as well. You can search by product or location. Enjoy the harvest experience and meet your farming neighbors. The website provides a page for every state in the US and six other country pages, plus lists of fall festivals, Halloween festivals, and special events.
