On a Saturday morning in the summertime, you’ll find no grocery store produce aisle so picturesque as the Coastal Growers’ Market at Casey Farm. The mid-18th century homestead overlooks Narragansett Bay, surrounded by stone walls and historic barns. It is one of the oldest working farms in the country. With more than 300 acres of property, stretching from the Bay to Pettaquamscutt River, Casey Farm is perhaps one of the most lovely places to see food grow in the state.
Lindie Markovich has been the Interim Farm Manager for Casey Farm since April. “I love doing what I do and being able to grow food for our local community; I love being part of the community in this way,” she says. Casey Farm is owned by Historic New England, a non-profit, which allows it to do more than other farms its size. The community also gives the farm a great deal of support, especially through families who subscribe to the farm’s Community Supported Agriculture program, sending locals home with a share of fresh, organically grown vegetables, herbs and flowers. Saturdays May through October, the farm also welcomes the Coastal Grower’s Market, running 8:30am-12:30pm. The market offers greater variety, featuring products from other local farms such as meat, seafood, fruits and artisan goods.
Casey Farm will also be holding an annual Tomato Day on Saturday, August 23 from 9am-noon. Taste and compare a variety of heirloom and red tomatoes, all grown in local Rhode Island farms. There will also be music, coffee and baked goods, as well as plenty of tomatoes to purchase and take home. The event is free to the public. Summer Fun Days for kids also run through the month of August, one day special programs that allow kids of different age brackets to enjoy both the wholesome fun and the science behind farm life. Pioneer Farmers, Pirate Adventures, Farm Theatrics and Crazy Cool Hose-Down are a few of this months’s experiences. For more information on Casey Farm’s Summer Fun Days, visit www.historicnewengland.org.
Casey Farm is open through October 15. 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown. 295- 1030.
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