About the Farm
Wade’s Farm Fresh is a treasured, family-run cornerstone of Bloomfield’s agricultural and community fabric. Born from humble beginnings as a dairy operation in 1919, the farm was cultivated by E.J. and Bess Wade with steady hands and uncompromising values. What began as a small roadside fruit stand grew into a larger farm store by 1969—a space that continues to flourish today under the stewardship of E.J. and Bess’s son and grandchildren.
The Wade family has long believed in one simple philosophy, passed down through the generations: “I don’t try to sell anything in my stand that I wouldn’t want to eat myself.” That sentiment, once quoted by E.J. Wade in a 1950 Hartford Times interview, still rings true every time a customer walks through the doors. Wade’s shelves are stocked with only the freshest produce, local honey, jams, baked goods, and pantry staples—all carefully selected and sorted by hand. Their motto of top quality and community care has endured for over a century.
Wade’s is more than a place to shop; it is a living history. From black-and-white photographs of the original stand to generations of Bloomfield families stopping in for fresh pies or summer fennel, it remains a beacon of consistency and charm in a changing world. The recent passing of Ronald F. Wade at the age of 91 marked not just the end of a remarkable life, but the continuation of a legacy rooted in integrity, nourishment, and hometown pride.
Wade’s Farm Fresh is a treasured, family-run cornerstone of Bloomfield’s agricultural and community fabric. Born from humble beginnings as a dairy operation in 1919, the farm was cultivated by E.J. and Bess Wade with steady hands and uncompromising values. What began as a small roadside fruit stand grew into a larger farm store by 1969—a space that continues to flourish today under the stewardship of E.J. and Bess’s son and grandchildren.
The Wade family has long believed in one simple philosophy, passed down through the generations: “I don’t try to sell anything in my stand that I wouldn’t want to eat myself.” That sentiment, once quoted by E.J. Wade in a 1950 Hartford Times interview, still rings true every time a customer walks through the doors. Wade’s shelves are stocked with only the freshest produce, local honey, jams, baked goods, and pantry staples—all carefully selected and sorted by hand. Their motto of top quality and community care has endured for over a century.
Wade’s is more than a place to shop; it is a living history. From black-and-white photographs of the original stand to generations of Bloomfield families stopping in for fresh pies or summer fennel, it remains a beacon of consistency and charm in a changing world. The recent passing of Ronald F. Wade at the age of 91 marked not just the end of a remarkable life, but the continuation of a legacy rooted in integrity, nourishment, and hometown pride.
Type of Foods Inside
Fruit:
- Bananas
- Citrus
- Melons
- Cal. Honeybells (a variety of tangelo/orange)
Vegetables:
- Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Fennel
- Garlic
Dairy & Meat:
- Milk
- Seafood (frozen)
- Fish (frozen)
Baked Goods & Pantry:
- Pies
- Breads
- Jams
- Spices
- Local honey
Beverages:
- Pepsi products
- Tea
- Assorted drinks
Other:
- Bouquets (fresh flowers)
- Cyclamen (potted plant)
- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
- Michaud’s
Fruit:
- Bananas
- Citrus
- Melons
- Cal. Honeybells (a variety of tangelo/orange)
Vegetables:
- Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Fennel
- Garlic
Dairy & Meat:
- Milk
- Seafood (frozen)
- Fish (frozen)
Baked Goods & Pantry:
- Pies
- Breads
- Jams
- Spices
- Local honey
Beverages:
- Pepsi products
- Tea
- Assorted drinks
Other:
- Bouquets (fresh flowers)
- Cyclamen (potted plant)
- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
- Michaud’s
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