Saja Farm

04/22/2026

Greetings Everyone! *** The 2026 growing season is on!
Having started our plantings... we are reminded each season of God's gift... the gift of our planet that feeds everyone on earth. Without the soil, without farmers to help, without a clean ocean, civilizations would perish. We all need to do our part to "maintain." Looking forward to providing early crops in June, followed by our famous outrageously sweet corn mid-July, followed by our fall varieties and delicious winter squash. Open May 1st, 2026 (starting with garden plants and flowers) -> Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun. 10-4. Stop by for fresh baked bread and a hot cup of tea or coffee (on the house). Can't wait to see you all again! - Caroline Zuk, owner and chief operator, Saja Farms, 403 Parker Road, - Dracut, MA *** You can also find us at the Dracut Community Market (Beaver Brook Farm, 761 Mammoth Road, Dracut, MA 01826) starting June 6th, 2026 -> Saturday 10-1. For more information about Dracut's "Community Market" call 978-452-1908 or Email: [email protected]

02/28/2026

02/28/2026

An 86 year old Pennsylvania farmer, Mervin Raudabaugh, declined a 15 million dollar offer from developers who wanted to turn his 261 acre farm into a data center. Instead, he sold the development rights to a local land trust for under 2 million dollars, permanently protecting the land for agricultural use.

After more than six decades of farming, Raudabaugh said preserving his family’s legacy and keeping the property as farmland mattered more than the financial gain.

01/08/2026

Thank you for reading Saja's latest "farm update." As we prepare for the upcoming growing season, we focus on eating healthy, enjoying R&R with friends & family (we like "stay-cations" and day trips), and also, we attend farming workshops and conferences across MA & NH. These informal friendly gatherings provide a forum for receiving information about market trends, crop planning, integrated pest management (ie. how to safely discourage birds from attacking sweet corn), weather, organic soil enhancement, labor costs, equipment, budgeting for increased productivity and profitability, crop insurance, grants, financing, and more. In doing so, when the season finally begins, we can be assured that in the short time we have to set plants in the ground, we will have great success at harvest time. Organizations like Farm Bureau and New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Association, along with Mass Dept. of Agricultural Resources, USDA, the Farm Services Agency are some key "go to" resources for much needed up-to-date grower information. The best way you can assist farmers, is to visit our web sites, know the times we are open, frequently shop all local farm stands, large or small and visit farmers markets when crops are in season. Another way you can help farms like Saja is to tell us what you would like us to grow! Email us your crop preferences -> [email protected]

11/12/2025

I want to share something with you all. And it is my hope that you will take time to read it.

Farming is really hard work. It is a really unpredictable occupation and way to make a living. I mean Mother Nature is your prime business partner and we all know her lack of consistency. I guess it is one of the many reasons why only 1% of the population in the United States are the only ones that remain on the farm. The other 99% got smart enough to leave and move onto other careers. And thankfully the few of us left on the land to feed and fuel that 99% are doing a well-enough and efficient-enough job to sustain our neighbors and fellow Americans.

I was born and raised on this farm. I was lucky enough to have the biggest play ground in Town but also the burden of helping my family earn a living off this land. If we did not reap a harvest and get it sold, we would not make it through winter. It is basically still like that. When most of my friends were off on summer vacations we were all here on this land; embracing the height of the season we wait all year for. When my friends went to the beach because it was to be the hottest day of the year, I was here working alongside of my Mom, my Grandparents and Uncle Tasso weeding the newly planted strawberry field so that one WHOLE YEAR up the road we could get a good crop and put some money in the bank. While the future in this business is so uncertain, you are constantly planning ahead. Plant a new strawberry field every 2 or 3 years, put the garlic field in 8 months before harvest, welcome piglets that won't be freezer ready for months. The list goes on. The gamble is real.
So real that you literally take a gamble when you turn the lights on and open for the day...are people going to pull into the parking lot today? Are they going to buy the bumper crop of broccoli we have on the counters?

My family tried convincing me that there was no future in farming. They said you work too hard all year 'round but only see an income stream for about 4 months out of the 12 months of the year.
I clearly did not listen. I stayed. And sometimes I wish I chose a different path.

Our little farm has evolved a lot since my great grandparents were here.

We are fortunate enough to live in a community that has helped us grow. A community filled with neighbors that have voted with their food dollars to keep us around. They shop our Farm Stand, they buy CSA shares, they come to on-farm events. Our community has had our back since the beginning and it one of the biggest reasons why this farm has stood strong despite developers knocking on our doors and sprawl creeping in closer and closer to the barn gate.
There was once this saying, "Build it and They Will Come." But sometimes our consumers forget about us as the days shorten and the airs cools down. But believe it or not, there is still so much coming out of the fields; like the Brussels Sprouts and the Celery! They were the very-first crops to get seeded in the greenhouse when the heat flipped on back in February. And they are one of the last crops out of the fields in late-fall. I planted those little seeds in the greenhouse, nurtured them, moved them outside, planted them, weeded them, made sure they had plenty of water, made sure the bugs did not get them, and then picked them. Well myself or one of my kick-ass employees. It takes an Army to keep this place in operation! I had this dream ten years ago, that I would extend the growing season...take us ALL THE WAY to Thanksgiving with local, fresh-picked, wholesome food. We conquered it. But my height-of-the-season-regulars seem to have forgotten about this little stand as the season has changed. They have gone back to the grocery store isles to buy produce that came from far away, grown by people they do not know. Why? Why do the locals think that the farm stands in their neighborhood lack variety and good food once the weather takes a change in the fall?
The season has certainly changed, the list of availability has changed, but the variety is the best the season has to offer! And unless people keep a regular pace of visiting here and all the other local farms and farm stands nearby too; our pace of plowing forward and into tomorrow will change too. That is something I do know.

~ WE NEED YOU & YOU NEED US ~
On average 22,000 people pass through the "Agrihood" of Littleton. But very few pull into the parking lot to shop the seasons, gather their groceries or visit.

Our farm is still growing and producing SO MANY good crops. We worked all year to time them just right for RIGHT NOW. And our little farm stand needs you now just as much as we need you in June. Winter is coming and we want to make it to a fresh-new spring!
We hope to see you at the Farm Stand because the little building is bursting at the seams with amazing produce!
-Farmer Jamie

Starting to plan your Thanksgiving Menu? Our pre-order list is now available! Our Farm team will pick and pack your grocery list and have it ready for a quick and simple grab and go for Thanksgiving:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdihuDCeMm7cbE_atvfNoKHi8t_hqzDcH_lTL3NhbuVhmBAGw/viewform?usp=header

11/11/2025

Saja's Farm Stand is now closed for the 2025 season. It was a great run! We thank all our customers for your patronage. Although we are small and old-fashioned, we like to think of Saja as your "vintage farm." Lots of history, built in 1915 on great love, hard work, and faith in God, we're still family owned and operated with a couple more family members stepping foward to carry on our Polish farming legacy. May you all enjoy a happy, safe, and joyous winter season. See you all again in 2026!

11/09/2025

Many thanks to all who came to Saja's Farm Stand with "heart heathy" donations for our Dracut seniors! On Monday (11/10/25), "Winter Boxes" will be delivered to the Dracut Council on Aging. This marks the end of our 2025 season. See you again 2026!

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

Let's help our SMALL farms!

Good Morning & Happy Weekend!
While our popular e-newsletter just went out; we thought we would also interrupt your scroll because we are punchy like that!

SOME FARM NOTES STRAIGHT FROM THE TRACTOR SEAT:
- Jordan Brothers Seafood is no longer here on Saturday and will now ONLY be here on Wednesday from 2:00 to 6:00 each week.
- Our Community Corner has relocated; find Mountain Meadows (poultry), Idyllvale Farm (Littleton Beef), Johnny Putt Farm (specialty salad mix) and Shepherd Farm (turkey) at the "old stand."
- The "Old Stand" is decked out in everything WINTER SQUASH. As my grandparents said, "Tis the season to SQUASH your family!" There are some unique varieties like my new-favorite: HOUND (it is howlin' good)
- Our Freezer section has moved and expanded! And YES! We just had a bacon harvest arrive in!
-The Island of Misfits has also moved but it is still here!
- Our Crafters & Artisans all restocked our incredible Artist Corner and the Holiday season is upon us. Check it out when you are here!
- The BarnYard is CLOSED for the season; our livestock is heading to Florida! *Not actually but it would be nice because they are a whole lot of work.
- Our 2026 Farm Shares are ON SALE NOW. Join for a season or all FOUR! Your investment now helps our farm plan out our incoming 95th season and believe it or not...there are already 2026 crops getting sown like garlic and pansies just to name a few!
- DO NOT forget to order your Turkey while you are here.
- Our Annual Harvest for All Food Drive for Stone Soup in Ayer is being hosted now through November 18th! Help us fill the bins that are departing for our friends that will make everything into prepared meals for our neighbors that could use a helping hand (the full wish list from SS is in your inbox)

SMALL FARMS WILL NOT SURVIVE WITHOUT YOU. The seasons have changed but the farms are still farming. Come visit and let our farm stand inspire your next culinary creation.

MY FAVORITE ITEMS TODAY: Well everything grown out back (duh!) but I am loving the USA Grown Pomegranates & Limited Harvest Sweet Limes. And I mean our home-grown PORK is perfectly paired with a HOUND SQUASH.

I will be in and out of my Farm Stand today as we are busy out back but I hope to look down from the fields and see a full parking lot :)

Cheers!
Jamie