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Appleton Farms
This 658 acre estate offers rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, stone walls, and historic farm buildings are part of this pastoral landscape – a rare glimpse into New England’s agricultural past. A gift of Colonel Francis R. Appleton, Jr., and his wife Joan, Appleton Farms is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the country, established and maintained by nine generations of the Appleton family. Miles of trails wind through area of grassy field, farm land and forest, and are perfect for walking and horseback riding.
Appleton Farms Dairy Shares Available!

The The Trustees of Reservations is pleased to announce the launch of a new Dairy Share Program at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA. For the first time since Appleton Farms began milking cows at the farm over ten years ago, the public will be able to purchase a Full or Half Dairy Share with Appleton Farms’ very own farmstead cheese, yogurt, and milk!
Richardson's Ice Cream
Three generations of Richardson's have produced and bottled their own milk and made ice cream, to be bought at the farm or other retail outlets. Visit the ice cream stand, mini golf, driving range, and batting cages. Cows and calves are on view at all times.
This is a lso a great place to purchase the best farm-fresh milk on the North Shore
Apple Street Farm
We cultivate 6 acres of vegetables on Apple Street in Essex and at a few satellite fields in town. We also raise meat chickens, dairy goats, laying hens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and pigs. Although we are not certified organic, we follow organic standards: no chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, or GMO seed. We use organic feeds for our livestock when they're not on pasture. Our focus is on improving the soil and growing high-quality food.
Tattersall Farm
Dairy Market at Appleton Farms Now Open Saturdays!

Got Milk? Now you can get your fresh milk from the farm's herd on Saturdays at Appleton Farms in Ipswich. Actually, it's a great excuse to brign the kids to explore Appleton Farms, then stop by the Dairy Market before you head home! The new hours round out a weekly schedule:
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Friday, August 7
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Saturday, August 8
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Sunday, August 9
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Monday, August 10
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Tuesday, August 11
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Wednesday, August 12
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
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