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A 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization that owns/maintains the historic Fairbanks barn on Shrewsbury Street in Holden, where it sponsors activities promoting an understanding of New England's agricultural past and encouraging the appreciation of nature

The Crab Apples are ready to pick, here are some uses. Crab apples are small, highly tart fruits packed with natural pec...
08/10/2026

The Crab Apples are ready to pick, here are some uses. Crab apples are small, highly tart fruits packed with natural pectin, making them ideal for classic jellies, jams, and fruit butters, as well as savory glazes for pork or chicken and infused alcoholic drinks like crab apple gin
Classic Jelly: Simmer quartered crab apples with water until soft, strain the juice through a jelly bag or muslin overnight without squeezing, then boil the collected juice with sugar (roughly a 0.7-to-1 ratio) until it hits the gel point.
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Crab Apple Gin or Vodka: Fill a large glass jar three-quarters full with pierced or halved crab apples, add sugar and your choice of clear spirit, and let steep in a dark place for 1 to 2 months before straining.

Just a reminder the grounds of the Red Barn are open to the public for picnics etc. If you have an event and would lik...
06/22/2026

Just a reminder the grounds of the Red Barn are open to the public for picnics etc.
If you have an event and would like to use the Pizza oven or have the barn open,
call or text 508-963-4938

03/02/2026

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) will host the Massachusetts Agricultural Resource Fair on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., welcoming farmers, agricultural businesses, and community members from across the region to its Gardner campus at 444 Green Street.

Organized by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), the Agricultural Resource Fair is a free, drop-in event designed to connect the agricultural community with vital state and federal resources, technical assistance, and funding opportunities that support the long-term sustainability of farming in the Commonwealth.

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52 Shrewsbury Street
Holden, MA
01520

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(774) 364-5790

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