Farmer Smolak Archives | Smolak Farms https://www.smolakfarms.com/category/farmer-smolak North Andover, MA Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:24:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Blog: A Springtime Note from Farmer Smolak https://www.smolakfarms.com/blog-a-springtime-note-from-farmer-smolak?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blog-a-springtime-note-from-farmer-smolak Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:11:30 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?p=26059 We have heard from so many of our friends this winter, and I wanted to take a moment to share an update on what’s happening here at Smolak Farms. It has been a busy season ... the kind of winter that keeps us moving even when the fields are quiet. Between plenty of snow to [...]

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]]> Holiday Story & Craft https://www.smolakfarms.com/holiday-story-craft?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-story-craft Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:02:16 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?page_id=22700 Holiday Story & Craft Events Bring the kids and dive into the magic of the season with our holiday Story & Craft events! Each gathering is filled with festive storytelling, a tasty donut, and a themed craft to take home. Perfect for families, these events offer a warm and cozy way to celebrate the holidays [...]

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]]> Holiday Activities at Smolak Farms https://www.smolakfarms.com/holiday-activities-at-smolak-farms?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-activities-at-smolak-farms Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:54:33 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?page_id=22697 Holiday Activities at Smolak Farms Experience the magic of the season with our festive events at the Farmstand! Join us for holiday-themed activities that are fun for kids and parents alike. Each event features a cozy hot chocolate and a holiday story read by one of Santa’s favorite elves. Space is limited, so reserve your [...]

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]]> A Message from Farmer Smolak https://www.smolakfarms.com/a-message-from-farmer-smolak?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-message-from-farmer-smolak Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:23:20 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?p=22159 APPLE PICKING IS OVER FOR THE SEASON!!! WE NO LONGER HAVE APPLES, BUT WE HAVE PLENTY OF OTHER ACTIVITIES. As September fades into October, the vibrant colors of fall remind us of the changing season. While Mother Nature provided us with a beautiful apple crop, Jack Frost shortened our apple-picking season, and our orchards are [...]

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]]> Farmers Blog Update: A Year of Growth https://www.smolakfarms.com/farmers-blog-update-a-year-of-growth?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=farmers-blog-update-a-year-of-growth Sun, 05 May 2024 04:21:03 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?p=20766 What a difference a year makes! With a wide grin on my face, as captured in the pictures, I'm thrilled to share the incredible bloom on our peach trees this year. It's a promising sight, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for what could be our best crop in years. After a challenging year where [...]

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]]> Holiday Wreath Making https://www.smolakfarms.com/holiday-wreath-making-at-smolak-farms-21-event?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-wreath-making-at-smolak-farms-21-event Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:49:49 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?page_id=19230 Get into the holiday spirit at Smolak Farms! You are invited to join us for a fun night of wreath decorating, light fare, and holiday spirits! Available dates are November 30th, December 6th, and December 7th at the Farm Stand. Here is the full schedule. Sunday, November 30th - 3pm to 5pm - sold out! [...]

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]]> The State of Agricultural Operations (June 2023) https://www.smolakfarms.com/the-state-of-agricultural-operation-on-smolak-farms-a-glance-back-and-a-look-forward?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-state-of-agricultural-operation-on-smolak-farms-a-glance-back-and-a-look-forward Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:51:12 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?p=17841 The past year has been a period of highs and lows not just for Smolak Farms, but for many other farms in the state and across New England and New York. It began back during Covid when the pandemic had a marked affect on the flow of business. Weddings and functions rescheduled and, in most [...]

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]]> https://www.smolakfarms.com/14292-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=14292-2 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:20:45 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?p=14292 Our work as stewards of the land is our passion and always ongoing. We are excited to announce exciting news about Small Oxx Farm! Small Oxx Farm, located between Ipswich Road and Main Streets in Boxford, consists of approximately 50 acres of land. Of that land, approximately 10 acres is flat growing land, 15 acres [...]

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]]> Our Animal Family is Growing! https://www.smolakfarms.com/our-animal-family-is-growing?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=our-animal-family-is-growing Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:28:19 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?p=14212 Welcome to the family! Some adorable creatures arrived this spring! The ancestors of these Sebastopol Geese are from Crimea, and we are honored to bring a part of the Ukrainian culture into our Animal family. They are a bit tuckered out after their long journey to North Andover, so they will be tended to with [...]

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]]> Reflections on a Great Fall Weekend https://www.smolakfarms.com/reflections-on-a-great-fall-weekend?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reflections-on-a-great-fall-weekend Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:18:35 +0000 https://www.smolakfarms.com/?p=13304 A note from Farmer Smolak as this fall season wraps up... This year has been an incredible one for our apple crop. With the season nearing it's end and Veteran's day around the corner, we decided to combine our apple excess with this celebratory day, and offer a free peck back of apples to all [...]

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