Codman Community Farms dates back to the early 19th century. It was established on the former estate of Chambers Russell, a founder of the town of Lincoln. Russell passed the land to his nephew, Charles Russell Codman, and soon the farm became known as a successful dairy, vegetable, and fruit producer. By the end of WWII, “The Grange” (as this property was sometimes known) was one of only a few working farms remaining in Lincoln.

When proprietor Dorothy Codman died in 1967, the farm passed to the Ogden Codman Trust. Historic New England assumed ownership of the main house while The Town of Lincoln purchased the remaining barn and acreage in 1970. A few years later, the town created a nonprofit to continue farming operations.

Since 1973, Codman Community Farms has maintained the property as a working farm. Not only do they cultivate the main 18 acres on Codman Road, but they also farm 120 acres of fields throughout the town of Lincoln and at Minuteman National Park in Concord.

The farm is open to the public year-round. Visitors will find a self-service farm store selling eggs, meat, flowers, and vegetables, as well as a variety of local and specialty foods.

Photo: codmancommunityfarms.org
Sources: codmancommunityfarms.org