Here in the heart of Hawley, in rural Western Massachusetts, nestled in a sheltered little neighborhood known as Pudding Hollow, sits Pen and Plow, a new farm for a new time. The people, plants, and animals that inhabit it form a cycle that grows stronger through conservation, recycling, and sustainable living.

To farm in rural Northwest Massachusetts is to belong to a community of warm, hard-working people who share seeds, techniques, successes, and yes, sometimes failures. Being a small farmer anywhere means the same thing really.

We have swapped seeds with growers in other parts of the country, received advice on growing crops and animal husbandry from various online sites and boards, and shared our own experience and knowledge with others who are just starting out. We have friends who have never set foot on our land or we on theirs.

Our customers brave ice and snow to pick up eggs in winter and regularly stop at the stand during the growing season. We appreciate their support, suggestions, recipes and good will. Life is richer for their involvement. We especially enjoy introducing them to new varieties and getting feedback on our recommendations.

We continue to concentrate on improving the vegetables we grow and have sought out organic and heirloom varieties that can be saved and preserved. We are also expanding the crops that feed our animals, including our free-range hens.

We hope that you'll check back regularly to find out what fresh vegetables are available as the new season progresses. You're welcome to eavesdrop in on our musings through our blogs. And feel free to Contact Us.

The Velazquez Family
7 Pudding Hollow Rd.
Hawley, MA 01339

(Call for directions; Google or GPS will lead you astray. We are just off Route 8A South.)

Jason: jason@penandplow.net OR 413-339-4368

Sheila: sheila@penandplow.net OR 413-337-5790