Farmstand
Located at 307 Sugarhouse Road just north of Burke Hollow, our farmstand is now open year round. Hours are daily 9am to 7pm.
You can expect to find fresh seasonal produce, products made from our harvest, delicious wood fired maple syrup, eggs, lamb from our flock of Clun Forest sheep, black bean burgers, pasture raised chicken, and an assortment of items from other local producers.
Produce
We grow all of our food with the health of our community and environment in mind. We produce a wide variety of locally grown vegetables, fruit, and herbs all free of harmful pesticides. We strive to offer our farm community the freshest and healthiest array of produce possible. From spring greens to summer ripe tomatoes to winter squash, customers find our farmstand changing with the seasons.
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup has been part of Vermont culture for generations. This natural sweetener is made by boiling sap from maple trees. This concentrates the sap into the “liquid gold” that we all love! We make our syrup the old fashioned way; wood fired in a small sugarhouse. As maple syrup is a natural product, there are variations in color. The different colors of maple syrup are classified into four grades whose descriptions can be found below. Once the syrup is opened, it should be kept in the fridge or freezer (don’t worry it won’t freeze)! Should mold develop in the syrup, simply bring it to a boil and skim. Enjoy!
Maple grades lightest to darkest
Golden with delicate taste: Made most often at the beginning of the season, golden syrup makes a delightful table syrup with a light maple flavor.
Amber with rich taste: This is an excellent all around syrup. It’s taste is stronger than that of golden syrup making it the perfect choice for a table syrup, as well as for baking and cooking when a strong maple flavor is not favored.
Dark with robust taste: This is the classic Vermont grade. For those who like a full maple flavor, it is unbeatable on pancakes, french toast, you name it. Also, it is a good choice for cooking, as the maple flavor will be able to show through the finished dish.
Very Dark with strong taste: This is the darkest of the maple grades. It is the local favorite for table syrup, and by far the best choice for baking. With a strong flavor, it may not suit everyone as a table syrup, but substitute it in your favorite cinnamon bun recipe and watch everyones' faces light up!
SUGARMAKER'S MESSAGE
MARCH 2020
Out of a small corner of the world comes a product that only two percent of the worlds’ population has ever tasted. Maple syrup is woven in to the culture of Vermont, where finding sixth generation sugar makers is not that uncommon.
In my sugarhouse hangs a 4x6 photo in a stained wood frame. It shows a man and a dog standing in front of a sugar shack made out of scaffolding and plywood. This is my great grandfather “Curly”. He was the last person in my family to make maple syrup. When my family and I moved to our farm in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont three years ago, I started to follow his lead. I am now 17. As the weather warms and we enter March of 2020, I will head to the woods to tap for my third season sugaring. Each tap that is set in a tree, and each log that is thrown on the fire connects us to generations who have worked the land, who have, every March, tapped trees, and boiled syrup. They have woven maple sugaring into a Vermont tradition.
I hope that you enjoy this season as much as I do.
Makail Tipton
Sugar maker, Firefly Farm at Burke Hollow
2026 Maple Syrup
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100mL - $6
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250mL - $12
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500mL - $18
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Liter - $28
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Half Gallon - $45
What people are saying...
The syrup is maybe the best thing I have ever tasted! - Eric Werth, Ohio
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Livestock
Layers
We maintain a mixed breed flock of about 100 layer hens. They are an integral part of making our farm system work! Not only do they supply us with delicious eggs, but they also work with many of our other systems, including the pastures, orchards, and gardens, to provide pest and parasite control as well as deposit nutrients to those systems through their manure. Our layers are out on pasture for as much of the year as possible, and have free run of the barnyard in the winter. We feed certified organic grain to supplement their foraging.
Meat Birds
We raise our broilers on pasture where they are moved every day and often twice a day. This ensures that they always have fresh forage and clean housing. We raise a bit of a different breed than most, with the birds that we raise having been bred to forage and live in a pasture system. This foraging leads to meat that is more tender, moist, and flavorful. Not only that, but these birds help with fertilization and pest control in our orchard, contributing to robust ecological cycles, and quality fruit. Starting the first week in July you can find frozen whole birds in the freezer in the farmstand while supplies last! And if you are interested in fresh birds, let us know and we will let you know when we are processing!
Sheep
We maintain a small flock of Clun Forest Sheep. These sheep are known for their thriftiness on grass, and mothering ability. They are primarily a meat breed, but also have wonderful fiber! We raise them in a grass based system, where they are rotationally grazed on pasture for as much of the year as possible. With their never ending desire to consume grass, they add fertility, vibrance, and diversity into the fields surrounding our farm.
LAMB PRICES - Lamb is currently in the farmstand!
- Ground $15/lb
- Leg of Lamb $15/lb - SOLD OUT
- Loin Chops $16/lb
- Rib Chops $16/lb
- Shoulder Chops $14/lb
- Shanks $12/lb
- Stew $15/lb
Tomten
Tomten is our livestock guardian dog! He is an Anatolian Shephard/Great Pyrenees cross named after the Scandinavian folk tale of the little gnome like creature that watches over the farm at night. Although he can be very happy to see people, he is a working guard dog, so please give him space to do his job!
Harvest-Made
We are excited to share with you some of our favorite creations using the tastes and abundance of our harvest. Some of these include Vegan Basil Pesto, Garlic Scape Hummus, Heirloom Tomato Sauce with basil and garlic, Maple Tomato Ketchup, Dill Pickles, Barbecue Sauce, Tomatillo Salsa, Elderberry Pie filling and more!
Black Bean Burgers
Our black bean burgers are frozen and ready for your grill. They are now made for us by Libbey's Meat Market and come in packages of four. They are loaded with hearty vegetables, and boast a touch of smoky flavor. Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, black beans, oats, walnuts, gluten-free bread crumbs, flax meal, spinach, spices.
Other Local Producers
Pay Ahead Cards
Purchase a FFBH Pay Ahead Card and receive an extra 10% purchasing power on any of our products in the farmstand. FFBH Pay Ahead Cards can only be used for FFBH products. Other local vendors’ products are excluded from this discount. Credit must be used within the calendar year it is purchased. Click below to purchase FFBH Pay Ahead Cards for yourself or as a gift. Or, stop by the farmstand when we are open, and purchase your credit while you shop.