Four Town Farm
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About the Farm
Four Town Farm's roots stretch back to around 1900, when David Solomen Peck purchased extensive land in the Seekonk area. While three of his four children eventually sold their parcels and lived off the profits, his daughter Isabel and her husband Frank J. Clegg proved to be more successful farmers, managing to keep and even acquire additional land. Their legacy would flourish through their son Jack, who after studying plant industry at the University of Rhode Island, returned to take over the farm operations in 1941 at just 22 years old, working about twenty acres with one tractor, one horse, and some irrigated farmland.
The transformation of Four Town Farm from a wholesale operation to a beloved community destination began with necessity and entrepreneurial spirit. Initially selling produce to wholesale customers who supplied grocery stores, Jack and his wife Eleanor recognized the challenges of this distribution model and pivoted to direct sales. What started as Eleanor selling melons from a roadside cart evolved into a thriving farm stand that she operated until her passing in 1982. The farm's greenhouse business, launched in the early 1970s under the guidance of Jack's son Stephen and daughter-in-law Lynne, has grown from humble beginnings to encompass 23 greenhouses today.
Today, Four Town Farm stands as a testament to five generations of agricultural dedication, with the current generation including Chris, Waylin, and Ryan Clegg carrying forward the family tradition. The farm embodies the grow local movement, offering everything from pick-your-own experiences and tractor rides to seasonal attractions like corn mazes and Christmas tree sales. As Chris Clegg reflects, farming is a constant learning experience where each day and year brings something different, yet the wisdom of previous generations provides invaluable guidance. The farm has evolved from a small roadside operation into a comprehensive agricultural destination that serves multiple families while maintaining its commitment to providing the freshest local produce to the community.
Four Town Farm's roots stretch back to around 1900, when David Solomen Peck purchased extensive land in the Seekonk area. While three of his four children eventually sold their parcels and lived off the profits, his daughter Isabel and her husband Frank J. Clegg proved to be more successful farmers, managing to keep and even acquire additional land. Their legacy would flourish through their son Jack, who after studying plant industry at the University of Rhode Island, returned to take over the farm operations in 1941 at just 22 years old, working about twenty acres with one tractor, one horse, and some irrigated farmland.
The transformation of Four Town Farm from a wholesale operation to a beloved community destination began with necessity and entrepreneurial spirit. Initially selling produce to wholesale customers who supplied grocery stores, Jack and his wife Eleanor recognized the challenges of this distribution model and pivoted to direct sales. What started as Eleanor selling melons from a roadside cart evolved into a thriving farm stand that she operated until her passing in 1982. The farm's greenhouse business, launched in the early 1970s under the guidance of Jack's son Stephen and daughter-in-law Lynne, has grown from humble beginnings to encompass 23 greenhouses today.
Today, Four Town Farm stands as a testament to five generations of agricultural dedication, with the current generation including Chris, Waylin, and Ryan Clegg carrying forward the family tradition. The farm embodies the grow local movement, offering everything from pick-your-own experiences and tractor rides to seasonal attractions like corn mazes and Christmas tree sales. As Chris Clegg reflects, farming is a constant learning experience where each day and year brings something different, yet the wisdom of previous generations provides invaluable guidance. The farm has evolved from a small roadside operation into a comprehensive agricultural destination that serves multiple families while maintaining its commitment to providing the freshest local produce to the community.
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- Strawberries
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