Mission: To cultivate relationships with local food.

Vision: To grow a thriving local food culture that’s inclusive, accessible, and resilient as hell.



We leverage thirteen generations of sustainable farming practices and farmer relationships to bring the best local food to you and our community. Please join us in our mission.


farm to home delivery

We offer the most comprehensive and accessible farm-to-home delivery program in Massachusetts. We deliver a complete menu of local food to nearly 60 towns each week, and we do it with great attention to quality, customer care, and accessibility...

farm share program

The North of Boston Farm Share provides members with year-round access to the very best of our local food system. We carefully plan and pack each box with the freshest, greenest, and sweetest crops we can grow and source...

on-farm store

We pull fresh stock every morning to fill our store with the best local food available. We offer it all and we know the producers who grew it, raised it, milked it, cooked it, and crafted it, many of whom use ingredients they source from us while distributing through our food hub...

nob @ mill no. 5

Mill No. 5 in Lowell is home to our new retail distribution center, and the only farmers market in the state that opens every week, year-round, no matter what. Plan to visit and see for yourself how the mill has become an important part of North of Boston...

farm

North of Boston is a diversified farm in Boxford, Massachusetts. We produce fresh food while maintaining focus on soil health and natural resource conservation...

food hub

We gather and aggregate the best local food and then distribute it to homes, businesses, and shelters throughout northeast Massachusetts...

food access

Wholesale food donations, retail donations, institutional meal planning, lobbying and advocacy, and so much more...

leadership

Justin & Jamie

Owners

Justin and Jamie Chase founded North of Boston in 2019. They built the farm and food hub from scratch, including clearing land and creating soil while setting their sites on becoming a contributive part of their industry. MORE

Nathan

Store Manager

Nathan has been with North of Boston since before day one. He helped choose the land and then build the farm to what it is now. He's worked in farm retail and crop production for over a decade and he's only getting started.
Superpower: Authenticity

John

Production Manager

John has decades of experience growing crops and operating greenhouses year-round. He's been a friend and colleague with Justin for over 40 years.
Superpower: Conscientiousness

Katie

Office Administrator

Katie came to North of Boston with a desire to help organize the business and grow her local food system. She oversees regulation compliance, bookkeeping, human resources, payroll, and local philanthropy.
Superpower: Perseverance

Kristin

Assistant Production Manager

Kristin has been with North of Boston since before day one. She helped design the farm, build the greenhouses, and establish our orchard and perennial crops. She's been a part of every aspect of our growth.
Superpower: Considerateness

Dimitrios

Food Access Manager

Dimitrios manages our food access program at Mill No. 5 in Lowell. He brings a deep understanding of the city, its food insecurities, and what it takes to make a lasting impact.
Superpower: Empathy

Tobias

Good Boy

Tobias adores the farm, especially its carrots, brussels, and green beans. Tobi's favorite part of his day is saying hello to visitors. He also enjoys working with Bert, the chickens, and his mum.
Superpower: Affection