Once just a fledgling slogan, today "buy local" describes a popular and growing movement. Tonight, we discover a number of farms that are truly making it in Massachusetts and look at their many secrets for success. One farm sells seasonal produce shares and delivers by bicycle messenger, another cuts costs by letting patrons pick their own, and another has become the go to place for the herbs coveted by top restaurants in Boston and Providence. And if you've ever fantasized about becoming a farmer, watch Mary Richardson give it a shot.

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Ward’s Berry Farm (Award-winning Tomatoes)
614 South Main Street
Sharon, MA
(781) 784-6939

Parlee Farms (Pick Your Own)
95 Farwell Road
Tyngsboro, MA
(978) 649-3854
Parlee Farms

Berlin Farms (Farm Apprentice Program)
200 Central St.
Berlin, MA
(617) 710-8810

Lumiere Restaurant
1293 Washington St.
West Newton, MA
(617) 244-9199
Lumiere Restaurant

Silver Brook Farm (CSA Farm Shares)
592 Chase Road
Dartmouth, MA
(508) 991-5185
Silver Brook Farm

Carlisle Farmstead Cheese (Goat Cheese)
Carlisle, MA
(978) 287-4091
Carlisle Farmstead Cheese

Metro Pedal Power (Bicycle Delivery)
11 Olive Square
Somerville, Ma
617-776-3700
Metro Pedal Power