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Farms need space to operate, and ours is no exception. With over 250 acres nestled into the gorgeous Vermont countryside, Fertile Acres Farm is a bit off the beaten path but is still quite accessable. We are only 5 minutes from local attraction Morse Farm, and 15 minutes outside the State of Vermont's capital, Montpelier. If you ever want to check out our operation and meet the cows, drop us a line! We love visitors, and visitors love coming here.

History

Originally settled in 1805 by Benjamin and Susanna Ellis, Fertile Acres was bought for $1.25 per acre for the starting plot of 53 acres of land. That's right, 53 acres of land for only $66.25! The original log cabin, which housed Mr. & Mrs. Ellis and their 9 children, was located at the foot of the old barn. The "new" barn, which is still there, was built in 1867 by nearly 100 neighboring men and women over a two day span. Each nail used on the barn is hand-made. As Mr. & Mrs. Ellis fell into poor health, the farm was given to Harry Fitch, who was a nephew of Benjamin Ellis. Mr. Ellis deeded the farm over to Harry, and the Fitch family has owned and operated the farm ever since, expanding along the way.