A Little History…

In 2004, Meadow’s Mirth began with two people.  Josh and Jean met in college while studying Medieval Philosophy and Ceramic Art, respectively.  Although farming wasn’t the most obvious career choice at the time, it came to be the perfect fit.  We arrived at farming via a meandering path fueled by a concern for our land resources, love of food, community, and a desire for honest, hard work.

We started out with a small plot of cut flowers on a friends’ farm with big dreams of one day growing and selling salad greens! The following year, while living in a two room cabin, we began growing our own veggies to sell at market.  Driven by a need for more space to farm, (as well as live in) we arrived at Berry Hill Farm in the fall of 2005. It is on these sunny south-facing fields that Meadow’s Mirth has blossomed, adding a wide variety of vegetables and herbs to the mix, as well as a wonderful crew of folks that are a part of our farm family.

With each season, we hone our skills, and add something new: winter crops, pigs, and soon…chickens! Growing food in all four of New England’s seasons presents unique and persistent challenges; since we began farming, we have experienced extremes in heat and cold, high winds and even a devastating hailstorm! It keeps us on our toes, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. We believe deeply in the quality of our work and of the food we produce: the variety, color, taste and nutrition of fresh organic produce is unparalleled. Plus we are keeping beautiful land healthy and productive, creating jobs, and cultivating skills to keep our part of the local economy thriving.

Partners and other fine folks

Seacoast Eat Local
Seacoast Growers Association
Slow Food Seacoast
New Hampshire Farm to School

Our crops are pollinated by