Blueberries - Joe Czajkowski Farm

This third-generation farm, established in 1914 by Joe's grandparents, started out cultivating tobacco, potatoes, and cucumbers. Today, Joe Czajkowski grows many different kinds of vegetables, including corn, winter squash, summer squash, sweet potatoes, and much more. Joe has pioneered ways to sell local farm products directly to area institutions, including public school cafeterias, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Joe sells products grown on his own and other local farms and his business provides a model for successfully selling and distributing farm products to institutions. He adds value to his produce by selling peeled and chopped butternut squash and carrot and zucchini sticks, as well as partnering with the Franklin County CDC to make jam. In addition to working with larger institutions, Joe sells pick-your-own strawberries and other produce direct to customers at his farm.