Farming is central to life in Concord, with the town's fertile soil supporting a thriving agricultural community. Concord’s legacy of farming is not just a thing of the past; it is alive today in the significant, long-standing farms that continue to operate.  

There’s a wide variety among Concord farms with both commercial enterprises and non-profits are represented. They’re diverse in style from dynamic entrepreneurs to quiet, modest affairs. While most are seasonal operations, some maintain robust year-round activity. Some are dedicated to organic farming practices while others grow crops using conventional methods. What they have in common is a spirit of independence and generally collegial relationships with both each other and the Concord community.   

Concord Farm Profiles

Barrett’s Mill Farm (Barrett’s Mill Farm LLC) 

Barrett’s Mill Farm LLC, managed by Lise Holdorf and Melissa Maxwell, specializes in certified organic fruits, vegetables, and flowers over 15 acres. The farm offers various CSA options and sells produce at the farmstand.  (The farmland of Barrett’s Mill Farm was once owned by Colonel James Barrett during the Revolutionary War and since the 1600s has had just three owners: the Barrett Family, the McGrath family, and the Town. In 2014, the Town awarded a long-term lease of the farmstead to Barrett’s Mill Farm LLC. Additional acres are leased by the Town to Hutchins Farm.)

Brigham Farmstand and Greenhouse 

Brigham Farm, established in 1820, may be the longest-running family-owned farm in Concord. As owner Charles (Chip) Poutasse approaches retirement, the farm has gradually downsized. In 2024, this means cultivating roughly half the acreage of five years ago and stepping back from farmers' markets. Currently, Brigham Farm operates on 11 acres with an accompanying greenhouse. The seasonal Brigham Farmstand offers a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, along with beverages and both vegetable and flower seedlings. The season wraps up with pumpkin sales, followed by wreaths and Christmas trees. 

Colonial Gardens Florist and Garden Center 

Founded in 1961, Colonial Gardens Florist is a family-owned business located in south Concord near the Sudbury border. It utilizes extensive greenhouses and nearby fields to produce floral arrangements and potted plants year-round. These can be picked up at their store or delivered. 

Gaining Ground 

Gaining Ground is a non-profit farm operating on Town-owned land and dedicated to donating all its produce to hunger relief organizations. Volunteers contribute thousands of hours each year to support this cause. Using regenerative, no-till methods, the farm has grown its annual produce from 2,500 pounds in its early years to 127,000 pounds in 2020. 

Hutchins Farm 

Hutchins Farm is a historical Concord farm, been family-owned since 1895. It is now led by the fifth generation of the Hutchins Farm under the management of Liza Bemis and Brian Cramer. Spanning 112 acres Hutchins Farm has been producing organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers since the early 1970s. Their products are sold at their farmstand and at three local farmers markets. 

Kenney Farm 

Established in 1922, Kenney Farm is currently downsizing after a century of high-quality production. Operated by Bill Kenney, this family-owned farm now focuses on seasonal decorative crops.

Macone Farm 

Macone Farm, known for their award-winning tomatoes, is a small family farm that sells wholesale to other farmstands. 

Marshall Farm 

Marshall Farm is a third-generation farm operating on Town-owned land. Marshall Farm grows a variety of products, including vegetables, fruits, and honey. It features the “Chick Inn,” two mobile chicken coops for eggs and poultry. Their farm stand also offers locally sourced products such as meats, ice cream, baked goods, and jellies. Known for its greenhouse-grown annuals and perennials, Marshall Farm is located off Harrington Ave in West Concord. 

Millbrook Farm 

Founded in 1988 by Sal Giurleo, Millbrook Farm is a family-run nursery and farmstand that operates seven days a week. 

Rotondo Farm 

Rotondo Farm has been family-operated since the 1920s, with Frank Rotundo overseeing its operations. While operations are downsizing in recent years the farm continues to sell seasonal produce from a roadside stand on the property. 

Saltbox Farm 

Saltbox Farm, owned by Ben Elliot, chef of Saltbox Kitchen, operates with a farm-to-table model. The one acre farm grows various organic crops, raises lamb and poultry, and produces honey and beer from farm-grown hops. It emphasizes regenerative and no-till farming practices to support a healthy, sustainable ecosystem. 

Scimone Farm 

Located off Bedford Road, Scimone Farm is a family-run business established in the 1920s. It produces fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, cider, herbs, and flowers. Roseanne and Grace Scimone, the third generation of the Scimone family, currently manage the farm. 

Silferleaf Farms 

Silferleaf Farms specializes in certified organic raspberries. During the harvest season of September and October, they offer pick-your-own raspberries along with value-added products like raspberry vinegars and jams. 

The Trustees of Reservations 

The Old Manse, built in 1770 on the banks of the Concord River, overlooks the site of the April 19, 1775, battle at North Bridge. Owned by The Trustees of Reservations, a non-profit organization dedicated to land conservation and historic preservation, the property no longer engages in active farming but maintains modest household gardens as historical demonstrations. 

The Farm at Walden Woods 

The Walden Woods Project, a non-profit inspired by Henry David Thoreau, purchased The Farm at Walden Woods in 2006 to protect 9 acres of farmland. The farm grows a variety of organic crops, including squash, pumpkins, tomatoes, and corn. A seasonal farmstand on Route 2 east supports the Walden Woods Project’s conservation efforts. 

Mass Correctional Institution Farm 

The Northeast Correctional Center (NECC), formerly Cooke Farm and part of the Cuming estate, has been providing food and job training since 1893. The facility maintains an active gardening program, including two large greenhouses and three vegetable gardens totaling over 30,000 square feet. Produce supports local food pantries and the prison’s culinary programs. 

Verrill Farm 

Verrill Farm, one of Concord’s largest farming operations, spans 150 acres and includes cattle as well as row crops. Under the leadership of Steve and Joan Verrill and their daughter Jennifer the family’s dairy farm evolved into a thriving enterprise of homegrown produce, prepared foods, and activities in the fields from pick-your-own strawberries to a popular Corn and Tomato Festival. Its large farmstand features a deli, bakery, and kitchen offering advance or in-person meal orders. The stand sells a variety of farm-fresh produce, beef, eggs, and other local products. Verrill Farm also offers a CSA, farm-to-table dinners, and pick-your-own days.