Old Orchard Farm carries over 300 years of agricultural tradition in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire. The farm has existed in various forms since the 1700s, beginning as part of a land grant from the King of England to Samuel Davis. The current barn and house were built by Samuel's son, Jonathan Hayes and his wife Mary Ham, both of whom are buried on the property. Beginning in 1931, the property was operated as a dairy farm by John Fernald, and after his death, his daughter Debbie Tasker worked with LCHIP to place much of the property in a conservation easement that bears his name.

Gray and Kitty Cornwell purchased the property from Debbie in 1991 and founded Old Orchard Farm as it exists today. They are just the eighth family to occupy the farm and are committed to continuing the tradition of working with the land to strengthen their community. The farm operates with a deep respect for the natural systems that surround them, using practices that benefit their animals, land, environment and community.

At Old Orchard Farm, the focus is on raising sheep, pigs, turkeys and chickens in harmony with nature. Their approach emphasizes providing animals with natural, stress-free lives while producing food that customers can feel good about. The farm also maintains traditional practices like maple syrup production, where their on-site sugar house serves as a gathering place for friends and neighbors who come together to help with production or simply to celebrate the arrival of spring.

Meat

• Pasture Raised Chicken
• Pasture Raised Turkeys
• Grass Fed Lamb
• Grass Fed Mutton
• Pasture Raised Pork

Pantry/Other

• Maple Syrup