Summer Produce Stocks the Shelves in Needham
July 7, 2025 • From fresh herbs to juicy corn, Volante Farms and the Needham Community Farm are harvesting an assortment of produce this summer...
Needham History: Cranberries! – Who Knew?
I do love surprises! The Spencer Fuller house and barns at 167 Charles River Street, built in 1835. Charles Spencer Pierce owned the house when...
Needham History: Welcome to Dairyland!
““Untouched from Cow to Consumer!”” [caption id="attachment_133048" align="alignnone" width="800"] Welcome to Dairyland! Walker-Gordon’s farm was bordered by Central Avenue, Charles River Street, and Fisher Street....
Homegrown Goods Abound at Needham Farmers Market
September 2, 2024 • The community indulges in baked goods, creativity and farm-to-table delights each Sunday. While some sleep in on Sunday mornings, others line...
‘Small Farm with a Mighty Heart’: Summer Growth at Needham Community Farm
August 21, 2024 • Driven to support the greater good, the local not-for-profit farming operation grows more than just produce. During an inordinately hot summer,...
Rausch Picks Brains (and Greens) on District Tour
June 12, 2024 • The Massachusetts legislator learned about staffing challenges and stormwater concerns at Volante Farms on Tuesday, June 11 before moderating a panel...