Dimond Hill Farm is Open to the Public

Last week, I was fortunate to attend a farm tour and tasting event sponsored by Five Rivers Conservation Trust. Dimond Hill Farm sits at the crest of the hill on Route 202/9 just outside of the city of Concord.

The owner is Jane Presby and the farm has been in her family since 1827. The farm's mission statement is "To serve the land and community with transparency, integrity, reverence and gratitude." She does this by "Honoring the Past and Embracing the Future," while practicing sustainable farming practices, using no plastic, no GMOS, limiting pesticides, and replenishing the soil without synthetic fertilizers, using instead green manure an cover crops. The farm has been protected and will remain in agricultural use through the combined efforts of numerous partners including Five Rivers Conservation Trust, the Trust for Public Land, Equity Trust, and the Historic Preservation Alliance.

Jane Presby discusses her agricultural practices in front of the greenhouses

The open hoop houses were filled with ripe tomatoes and peppers

Through the generosity of Ms. Presby, Five Rivers Conservation Trust members were provided with  a tour of the farm and then a sampling of locally prepared dishes, most of which were grown on site. It was a great way to appreciate the importance of organizations such Five Rivers and other land preservation groups. 

The grounds are open to the public year round and a farm stand operates from June through October.  In the fall, the farm is a popular spot to capture some beautiful pictures of colorful foliage and to pick up that Halloween pumpkin.  If you haven't been to visit in a while, I recommend stopping by.