Frequently asked questions

You don't — and that's the point. Farmstands shows you who's nearby, what they sell, and how to reach them. The transaction happens at the farm stand, the email, the phone, or the website. We don't take a cut, and we don't want one. Less friction, fewer middlemen, more money in the pockets of local businesses.

No, and on purpose. Organic certification is expensive, paperwork-heavy, and costs more than many small farms can justify — even when their practices easily clear the bar. We list any producer raising real food in New England, certified or not. The benefit of a directory like this is that you can call the farmer and ask exactly how they grow, raise, or process what they sell. That's a better answer than a label.

Because the farms don't. New England is a hard climate — strawberries in February or sweet corn in April come from very far away and very long supply chains, which is the opposite of what this directory is for. Listings reflect what's actually in season here: greens and asparagus in spring, berries and stone fruit in summer, apples and squash in fall, meat and eggs and stored crops year-round.

No. Listings are free, and they'll stay free. The directory is funded out of pocket while we figure out a sustainable model.

Every listing is hand-verified before it goes live — we cross-check the farm's own website, social media, and any local agricultural directory we can find. Hours change, websites move, and farms close: if you spot something wrong, email max@farmstands.co and we'll fix it that day. As common practice, always visit the website or social media of the farm before showing up.