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History
of Harvest Farm of Whately
Harvest Farm of Whately
is in a small town located in Western Massachusetts
near the Connecticut River.
In
1979, the farm started with 8 acres and one
greenhouse. We grew a little of everything
with a focus on farmer's markets and a few
distributors.
As time
passed we expanded until we currently market
wholesale plants and produce to supermarkets,
distributors and produce markets in New England with a presence in
other northeast states.
Today,
we have about 150 acres of crops. Our main crops are
collards, kale, mustard greens, turnip tops, chard,
parsley, tomatoes, watermelons, and
spearmint. We have been growing brussels
sprouts, specialty eggplants and other ethnic vegetables.
In our
greenhouses, we produce many varieties of potted
herbs and flowers along with vegetable transplants
for farmers and vegetable starts for retailers.
Also, we sell greenhouse supplies as well.
Harvest
Farm of Whately is a partnership of Gary Gemme and
David Wojciechowski. Davey manages the
greenhouses and Gary manages the fields.
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