Hello 2026!

Written By Sadie Trombetta

Winter is a time for rest, reflection, and resetting—and that is exactly what we at Quabbin Hill Farms have been doing this January! But just because we've been moving a little slower lately doesn't mean we haven't been busy on the farm, and we want to share what we've been up to with you, our community! That is why we decided to launch our new weekly newsletter and blog, to let our friends, neighbors, and patrons know what's happening on the farm and in our farmers' lives.

If you're new to QHF, you might not know we're a small, first generation farm run by two couples, Mike and Molly, who live at our flagship property in Pelham, and Jason and Sadie, who live at our Granby outpost. In 2025, both couples were thrilled to welcome new additions to their lives, Mike and Molly's daughter Marigold born in May, and Winona, Jason and Sadie's daughter born in September. (No, we didn't plan it that way, but life has a funny way of working out!) 

2025 brought a lot of change and brand new challenges, so what are we hoping for in 2026? To grow our CSA community (which you can become a member of here); to expand our animal production (did you know we now sell frozen whole chickens?); and to continue to do what we do best by growing delicious, organic, and sustainable produce all year long.

As we say goodbye to January, we're prepping for a busy February! As we continue to serve our Winter CSA members, we'll be planting plenty of shoots and microgreens to provide them with fresh greens each week. We'll also be planting fresh lettuce, kale, spinach, and arugula beds for those customers, and for the spring markets which will be here before we know it! And, next month, we will finish ordering new seeds for starts planting which begins in March. You may think farming is quiet in the winter, but we always stay busy!

We've learned a lot becoming parents this last year, but perhaps one of the biggest lessons we've been reminded of is how important community is. That is why in 2026 we're committed to continuing to grow and support ours through thoughtful land stewardship, ethical animal agriculture, and intentional farming with the goal of bringing fresh, affordable food to our neighbors.

Thanks for following along on our journey, we can’t wait to see you on the farm in 2026!

Where to Find Us This Week:

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This Week in the (Virtual) Stand

Sadie Trombetta https://quabbinhillfarms.com