About the Farm
Herrick Farm's story reaches back to the earliest days of New England settlement, beginning as Dodge's Sawmill in the 1600s when Rowley was first incorporated. Dodge Road led to the mill at the end of Mill Road, powered by the flowing Mill River, while the farm fields were hayed for centuries to feed the horses that hauled logs from woodlots across Rowley, Georgetown, Newbury and Boxford. The original farmhouse was built in the 1800s with an attached barn that later burned down, replaced by the current barn constructed in 1900.
The farm transformed into Herrick Farm when Bill Herrick moved from Pelham to take over operations from his grandmother, Sophie Dodge. His son Sam Herrick began building the dairy herd at just 10 years old, eventually adding four additional barns and navigating the strict health regulations that forced most local dairies out of business. Today, the farm spans 140 acres with roughly 300 cows, including over 100 Holsteins that produce 8,000 to 9,000 pounds of milk daily for the Cabot cooperative Agri-Mark.
Under the management of Kristen Herrick, Sam's daughter who returned to farming in 2009, the farm has evolved to meet modern demands for farm-to-table food while honoring its heritage. The family takes pride in offering products sourced through humane, transparent and sustainable methods, expanding beyond dairy to include grass-fed beef, farm-fresh eggs, and seasonal produce. Their commitment extends beyond profit to preservation, working to protect this beautiful farmland from developmental pressures while providing the local community with high-quality, locally-sourced food that connects people to their agricultural roots.
Herrick Farm's story reaches back to the earliest days of New England settlement, beginning as Dodge's Sawmill in the 1600s when Rowley was first incorporated. Dodge Road led to the mill at the end of Mill Road, powered by the flowing Mill River, while the farm fields were hayed for centuries to feed the horses that hauled logs from woodlots across Rowley, Georgetown, Newbury and Boxford. The original farmhouse was built in the 1800s with an attached barn that later burned down, replaced by the current barn constructed in 1900.
The farm transformed into Herrick Farm when Bill Herrick moved from Pelham to take over operations from his grandmother, Sophie Dodge. His son Sam Herrick began building the dairy herd at just 10 years old, eventually adding four additional barns and navigating the strict health regulations that forced most local dairies out of business. Today, the farm spans 140 acres with roughly 300 cows, including over 100 Holsteins that produce 8,000 to 9,000 pounds of milk daily for the Cabot cooperative Agri-Mark.
Under the management of Kristen Herrick, Sam's daughter who returned to farming in 2009, the farm has evolved to meet modern demands for farm-to-table food while honoring its heritage. The family takes pride in offering products sourced through humane, transparent and sustainable methods, expanding beyond dairy to include grass-fed beef, farm-fresh eggs, and seasonal produce. Their commitment extends beyond profit to preservation, working to protect this beautiful farmland from developmental pressures while providing the local community with high-quality, locally-sourced food that connects people to their agricultural roots.
Type of Foods Inside
Meat
- Grass fed beef
- Free range chicken
Vegetables
- Corn
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
Fruit
- Seeded watermelon
- Raspberries
Dairy
- Raw milk
- Strawberry milk
- Chocolate milk
Eggs
- Farm fresh eggs
Meat
- Grass fed beef
- Free range chicken
Vegetables
- Corn
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
Fruit
- Seeded watermelon
- Raspberries
Dairy
- Raw milk
- Strawberry milk
- Chocolate milk
Eggs
- Farm fresh eggs
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