The Farm’s Story

2005
When Giff saw Butternut Farm for the first time, he knew it was the perfect place for us. We had spent the previous seven years in Sodus, New York, working on Giff’s family fruit farm, and it felt like the right time to venture out on our own. We both attended the University of New Hampshire, where we met - Giff studying Horticulture and Agronomy, and Mae studying Communications.

We loved this area and knew it offered everything we were looking for. We moved to New Hampshire in May of 2004 and spent that transition year working outside the farming industry. Giff spent much of his free time helping at Butternut, and we took our girls to pick almost every weekend. The farm transferred to us in January of 2005, and we moved in two weeks later. That year marked the beginning of our family’s journey stewarding Butternut Farm.

2026
Since moving to the farm, we have planted sweet cherries, along with more strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, and apples. These plantings allow us to rotate crops for soil and plant health, replace older and tired blocks, and continue growing what our customers enjoy most. Over the years, we’ve also built the Cider House, begun producing our own hard cider, and grown our crew to include many wonderful, hardworking, and loyal employees.

In 2026, we are heading into our 22nd season. With every year, we feel more confident in our goals: to offer a place where people can enjoy the beauty and nature of the farm, make memories with those they care about, and go home with the highest-quality, freshest fruit possible.

Thank you to all of our customers who continue to support this farm and enjoy what it provides. We look forward to many more years of welcoming you to Butternut Farm