Local Farms in Bucks County PA

This weekend we took the kids to the Middltown Grange Fair to show them where their food actually come from. If you’ve been there, you know you’re seeing local Bucks County agriculture in action… if you haven’t and are interested in Bucks County agriculture and farming it’s a must visit.

On the drive home, we drove by the numerous roadside stands selling tomatoes, melons, peaches and other seasonal fruits. We passed a local meat company and made a stop at Ricks Egg Farm near Kintnersville. The big take-away : there is a lot of home grown agriculture right here in Upper Bucks County.

Did you know that the 2007 Census of Agricultural has ranked Bucks County as 20th in the nation in the category of Direct Sales by Farmers to Consumers for Human Consumption? It’s true an you can get the facts here. From Bucks County’s beginning in 1682, local farms in Bucks County PA economy, landscape, lifestyle and culture.

Penn State Extension put out a PDF free guide to Bucks County local Agriculture called that you can download called Fresh From Bucks County Farms: A Guide to Roadside Markets & “Pick Your Own” Farms.

If you downloaded this booklet on local farms in Bucks County PA, then you can see what fruit and vegetables are in season in Bucks County throughout the year. There’s a also a great list of Bucks County farms and farm stands to visit. If you’re into local and sustainable agriculture this is a great resource from Penn State. According to this guide:

To date, nearly 165 local farms in Bucks County PA have received agricultural conservation easements since Bucks County’s Agricultural Land Preservation Program began in 1989 and the county continues to its efforts to protect open space with over 8,860 acres under preservation.

Have a great weekend and be sure to support and enjoy our local Bucks County agriculture. If you’re interested in your own Bucks County farm or Upper Bucks County land to start your dream farm Contact Us to help you find your perfect location.