With a strong backbone of agriculture, there are many “best-of” farm stand picks in addition to Northumberland’s apple orchards. Start at either Port Hope or Brighton and take in the Fall colours and views of Lake Ontario in between.
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This sixth-generation family farm is loved by loyal locals and neighbouring visitors. It’s a great stop for fresh fruit and veggies, plus Burnham’s farm-style baking like Fall pumpkin pies, cheese tea biscuits, chocolate chunk cookies and more.
7760 County 2 Rd, Cobourg, ON K9A 0X4
(905) 373-4578
http://burnhamfamilyfarmmarket.ca/
Red tractor grows crunchy carrots and other full-flavoured heirloom vegetables in all the colours of Fall. It’s often open on the honour system. Red Tractor also supplies orders for farm fresh baskets. Call ahead for details.
10357-10405 County 2 Rd, Cobourg, ON K9A 4J8
(416) 500-4201
https://www.facebook.com/Red-Tractor-Farm-and-Market-910029602441133/
Started as a small apple stand at the end of the driveway, Rutherford’s family farm now houses a market building, bakery and large greenhouse. Dave Rutherford’s own fresh produce for Fall includes apples, pears, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, brussel sprouts, corn, and even a few prize pumpkins.
205 King St E, Colborne, ON K0K 1S0
(905) 355-3024
https://rutherfordsfarm.com/
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