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Where everyone can touch NH's agricultural past

About the farm

The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates a working farm on 35 acres of public land leased from the Town of Bedford, N.H.

Open to the public every day, the farm offers a variety of programs and services designed to pass our region's vanishing agricultural heritage to new generations. 

We offer garden plots, school field trips, summer camps, agricultural fairs, and other educational resources. We also serve as a trailhead for hikers, horseback riders, runners, and others who want to explore the woods between Bedford and Amherst. And we do birthday parties, too!


Stop by the farm to meet our animals, explore our trails, visit our pond, have a picnic, or just enjoy the agricultural atmosphere.

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The trails at the farm are cared for and maintained by the Piscataquog Land Conservancy. 


Our mission is to preserve a working farm for the purpose of providing people of all ages with interactive educational experiences that create powerful connections with New Hampshire's agricultural past.

A brief history of the farm

The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill, Inc was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2004. The land is owned by the Town of Bedford and leased to the farm. We signed a 30-year lease with the town in 2015, with the option to renew through 2065! The approximately 35-acre Farm was formerly a working dairy farm and is now home to horses, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, bunnies, alpacas, a mule, a donkey, and cows.

The farm has offered summer camps for kids since 2005 and has expanded its services to provide community garden plots for the past three years. The farm is overseen by a farm manager and board of directors, with the work done by more than 50 volunteers who help with animal care, garden work, and structural repair. The farm property is held under conservation easements and connects to an extensive trail system overseen by the Bedford Land Trust.

Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday
10am-2pm

The farm and trails are open from dawn until dusk. 

Please only feed the grain cups for sale to the animals.
Please do not feed anyone in the horse pasture, they have specialized diets.

Our farm is carry in/carry out.
Please take everything,
​ including trash,
you bring with you
to help keep our farm clean.

Thank you!
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Location

What Our VISITORS Are Saying

"We stumbled upon this gem looking into outdoor education in our area. My 3 year old LOVED seeing the animals and everything about the toddler program we attended! Thanks!!!"

"We had a great time visiting with the animals, hiking the trails, and wrapping up with a picnic lunch! Perfect for my almost-five year old and her friend."

Contact Us

174 Joppa Hill Road
Bedford, New Hampshire
603.472.4724

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  • Programs/Events
    • Snow Ball
    • Birthdays
    • Summer Camp
    • Field Trips
    • Weddings
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  • Farm Stand
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