Bardwell Farm

Bardwell Farm is committed to growing a quality product that has a positive impact on the environment and local community. Growing food here in the healthy soil of the Pioneer Valley is just as important to us as educating the public about the benefits of eating and shopping close to home.

Nestled in Hatfield, Massachusetts, along the fertile banks of the Connecticut River, Bardwell Farm cultivates over 50 varieties of vegetables year-round.  Their 50 acre farm benefits from the rich Hadley and Winooski silt loams, producing exceptional quality produce. From May through October, their fields burst with the vibrant colors of the main growing season.  Come winter, their harvest is extended into unheated high tunnels, providing fresh, local vegetables from November through April.  Established in 1685 within a historic farming community, Bardwell Farm is committed to serving the Pioneer Valley with the finest produce through their roadside farm stand and wholesale distribution.

Today, Bardwell Farm is managed by Harrison, a 9th generation farmer. His passion for agriculture began with the inspiration of his grandparents and their love of farming. After mentoring with several businesses in the Hatfield area, he found his home at Wendolowski Farm where he was able to hone his skills and build roots within the agricultural community. To further his ambitions, Harrison attended Stockbridge School of Agriculture and obtained an associates degree in Sustainable Food and Farming. In 2016 he continued the family name by becoming the full-time owner and operator of Bardwell Farm.​

Early in his career, he learned what was most important, to create a healthy sustainable ecosystem, to cultivate healthy high-quality foods, and to feed communities both near and far.  Bardwell Farm  practices sustainability, focusing on soil health while producing a quality product, and leaving less of a footprint on the environment. They believe in educating themselves on new agricultural advances and practices to be both one with the earth and their farm. “Sustainability is the act of conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.”   Their yearly crop plan gives back to the earth through diversification, crop rotation, limited tillage or no till, cover cropping, and year-round production to sustain the earth and our customers throughout every season. These practices are implemented by building a robust ecosystem lending to healthier, more nutritious vegetables for their customers. This system works collectively as a group, earth, air, and people to cultivate a perfect growing season.

Harrison has a passion to educate the public on where their food comes from, how it is grown, and the time and effort it takes to run a diversified vegetable farm. Through speaking engagements, school visits, and social media, he does his best to inform the masses about everything agriculture.​
“Farming is a challenging career. You are at the mercy of mother nature, but the ability to feed people, help people survive, it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do as an individual.”