Welcome to Golonka Farm!
As we close out what has been a gorgeous September, we are clinging to this beautiful late-fall weather while also acknowledging that it gets darker earlier now! As such, we will be adjusting our hours on the farm stand accordingly. Effective Saturday, 10/3, we will be closing at 5:30 on weekdays and 5:00 on weekends. Our opening times will remain unchanged. We are open for one more month before we close for the season! This fall, be sure to continue to purchase and enjoy local food. See you soon!
What's in Season...
Below, you will find a list of the produce that is currently available at our farm. As our fields continue to bring in more variety this list will change. For your convenience, we try to update our list as each new vegetable comes into season. Be sure to check back often, as we are checking the fields every day and might be picking something new at any time! Due to high demand this year, some produce may not be available everyday.
Apples, Beet Greens, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes, Chinese Cabbage, Eggplant, Floral Bouquets, Garlic, Gourds, Honey, Hot Peppers, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Pac Choi, Parsley, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salad Mix, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Winter Squash
About us...
Golonka Farm was started in 1956 by Bernard and Mary Golonka, beginning with cucumbers grown for the local pickle factory. Their youngest son, Jim, expanded over the years, moving from having a table and a few baskets on the front lawn to building the farm stand in the late 1980s. Jim operates the farm with his wife Jan, daughter Emma, a couple other family members and a few hardworking staff.
The farm started at about 20 acres. After Mary and Bernie added more acreage, Jim & Jan purchased property behind the farm to save it from development, growing it to 60 acres. We grow our crops on about 25 tillable acres.
Jim keeps bees both for pollination, and for the honey they produce which is sold at our farm stand and throughout the year.
While we are noted for our sweet corn, we grow a large variety of other vegetables which we offer right here at our farm stand. And we like to try a little something different each year.
We pick vegetables for the stand fresh throughout each day to ensure our customers the best tasting, highest quality produce we can offer. We grow all our vegetables utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques.
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Farm Stand Hours:
Open mid-June through October
Mon - Thurs 10am - 5:30pm
Fri 9am - 5:30pm Sat & Sun 9am - 5:00pm
Farm Stand Location:
8 State Road, Whately, MA 01093
Farm Phone:
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