Your Eggs Are In Good Hands
In the busy area of Bedford, MA, tucked away off Hartwell road, the least likely place you might expect to find a working farm, sits Chip-In Farm. Just beyond the Farm Store is a bio secure building housing over 3000-layer hens that provide fresh eggs to stock the cooler shelves for Bedford […]
Baby Goats in the Barn
It’s a little past 6:30 PM. Dusk has settled in hard and any hint of warm spring air was swept away with the setting sun. Farmer Sandy heads into the barn to take one last check on Farmer’s Helpers four new baby goats before she herself calls it a day. […]
Horse Language
I never seem to tire of seeing a horse run freely, whether it be through lush pasture or snowy fields. It always gives me a moment of pause, a deep breath, such awe at the speed and power. Farmer Sandy’s recent Facebook post of Clyde and DeeDee running across the field in the snow offered […]
Tracks in the Snow
I spent a couple of hours the other day, on my property, packing a trail on my snowshoes out across what we call, “The Back Ridge.” It was exciting, but not nearly as exciting as what I found when I returned a few days later. My efforts were appreciated. On top of my snowshoe tracks, […]
Adventures on the Farm!
Several years ago, as an adult, I decided to try Cross Fit. Upon entering the gym, I noticed a thick climbing rope hanging from the ceiling. Instantly, I flashed back to high school, where I miserably failed at climbing a similar rope. I remember looking on with envy at the few that scurried up the […]
Welcome Spring with Farm Classes for Preschoolers thru Grade 5!
Farmer’s Helpers at Chip-in Farm is pleased to offer a variety of spring programs for children to explore, learn, and experience how farmers and animals welcome spring on a working farm! Here is a listing of our programs, organized by age group. There is a registration link at the end of each class description. For […]
Announcing Fall Classes – Discover Fall on the Farm!
Farmer’s Helpers at Chip-in Farm is pleased to offer fall programs for everyone – from preschoolers to adults – to explore, discover and learn about farm life. Here is a listing of our programs, organized by age group. There is a registration link at the end of each class description. For classes offered via Bedford […]
DeeDee & Clyde Go To The Dentist!
Although most horses in the wild live happy lives without ever seeing a dentist, DeeDee and Clyde go for periodic check-ups. This is because even the calmest horse whose has a sore tooth may resist bridling, toss their heads, or behave unpredictably. Are you curious to know what it’s like for a horse to visit […]
Get Outside with Chip-in Farm’s Summer Programs!
Farmer’s Helpers at Chip-in Farm is pleased to offer expanded programming for everyone – from preschoolers to adults – to explore, discover and learn about farm life. Our baby goats are particularly excited to welcome you to the farm! During our yoga classes they may not be the most attentive students, but these gentle animals […]
Host a Party on the Farm!
Whether you a celebrating a birthday or other type of event, a party at Chip-in Farm offers a delightful blend of fun, education and connection with nature for the young and young at heart. A Unique Experience The goal or our party packages is to provide a memorable and age-appropriate experience for participants by incorporating […]
