Beaver Pond Farm
The freshest and the best since 1780.
About Our Farm
Located on the John Stark Highway between Newport and Claremont, NH, Beaver Pond Farm is a family-run farm offering fresh, high-quality produce and local products. Our retail store sits just five miles from each town and is easy to get to from anywhere in the Upper Valley. A short drive up McDonough Road leads to our pick-your-own blueberries, raspberries, and apples where visitors can enjoy the freshest seasonal fruit. As a diversified farm, we grow a variety of crops and raise livestock, ensuring sustainable practices that support both the land and our community.
Becky (McDonough) Nelson represents the eighth generation of her family to own and work the land at Beaver Pond Farm. Her husband, Ben, oversees farm production, and together they have continued the family tradition since 1984.
History
Beaver Pond Farm has been rooted in our family since 1780, when William Osgood traveled from Massachusetts to settle in Newport. Over nine generations, the farm has passed through the hands of both men and women, each dedicated to preserving its legacy. Today, 238 acres of our land are permanently conserved, protecting its rich agricultural heritage for future generations.
In 1984, Becky (McDonough) and Ben Nelson partnered with Becky’s parents, Fred and Norma McDonough, to officially establish Beaver Pond Farm. What began with baked goods and vegetables sold from a cart soon expanded to include maple syrup, apples, raspberries, and cattle, leading to the opening of our farm store in 1989. While much has changed over the centuries, our dedication to quality, sustainability, and tradition remains as strong as ever.
