Four Corners Farm

What Four Corners Farm does

Four Corners Farm is a privately-held sustainable farming operation headquartered in Worthington, Massachusetts, founded in 2010 by Trip Shaw and now co-operated with his wife Adriana Shaw. The farm cultivates a diverse array of vegetables across 47 acres using sustainable practices including cover cropping, crop rotation, reduced tillage, and high tunnel greenhouse technology, with an explicit focus on rebuilding soil health on land previously used for intensive corn silage production. Its product line spans roughly thirty vegetable varieties (asparagus, arugula, lettuce, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, winter squash, pumpkins, etc.), supplemented by local eggs and grass-fed beef sourced from partner farms.

The company operates two go-to-market channels: a self-serve honor-system farm stand located in the red barn at the Worthington Inn Bed and Breakfast (open seven days a week during daylight hours from May through early December), and a wholesale operation supplying produce to approximately ten independent retailers and restaurants across the Pioneer Valley (including Guido's Marketplace, River Valley Market, Bread Euphoria, East Side Grill, and others). Farm stand sales operate on a pay-as-you-go honor system without publicly disclosed pricing tiers, while wholesale pricing is negotiated per account. Marketing relies on a basic website, Instagram (@fourcornersworthington), and an opt-in email newsletter; there is no app, no e-commerce platform, and no API or digital sales infrastructure. The customer base splits between individual community consumers purchasing directly and SMB/mid-market wholesale buyers.

Four Corners Farm is founder-owned with no institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and a headcount of 1–10. It is currently in the design phase of a new barn facility intended to enable year-round operations via expanded farmstand space, wash/pack and storage infrastructure, and a commercial kitchen for value-added goods. The company has received grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, including a $60,000 grant in August 2023 and an APR Improvement Plan grant under the Healey-Driscoll Administration's $710,140 farm infrastructure program.

Name

Four Corners Farm

Legal name

Four Corners Farm

Website

https://fourcornersfarmstand.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Four Corners Farm is a privately-held sustainable farm in Worthington, Massachusetts, founded in 2010. Operating 47 acres, it sells diverse vegetables via a self-serve farm stand and wholesale to Pioneer Valley retailers and restaurants, with plans to expand to year-round operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Agriculture / Fresh Produce Farming

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Sustainable agriculture
• Fresh produce farming
• Farm stand retail
• Wholesale produce supply
• Community-supported agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Worthington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Farm Stand Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through a self-serve honor system farm stand located at the red barn attached to the Worthington Inn Bed and Breakfast. The stand sells produce, local eggs, and grass-fed beef directly to customers from May through December.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Supplying fresh produce to local retailers and restaurants throughout the Pioneer Valley, including independent stores and dining establishments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Four Corners Farm grows a diverse range of vegetables on 47 acres in Worthington, Massachusetts, using sustainable practices such as cover cropping, crop rotation, and reduced tillage to rebuild soil health. Produce is sold directly to consumers through a self-serve honor-system farm stand located in the red barn attached to the Worthington Inn, open from early May through early December, and also supplied wholesale to independent retailers, markets, cafes, and restaurants across the Pioneer Valley. Local eggs and grass-fed beef are offered alongside the produce at the farm stand.

Product overview

Four Corners Farm is a sustainable farming operation in Worthington, MA that operates a single unified farm stand as its primary direct-to-consumer channel, complemented by a wholesale operation serving local retailers and restaurants throughout the Pioneer Valley. The core product line consists of organically grown produce cultivated on 47 acres, supplemented by local eggs and grass fed beef. The farm is currently in the design phase of building a new barn that will house an expanded farmstand with wash/pack and storage areas, a kitchen, and plans to eventually operate year-round.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Stand (self-serve honor system) Seasonal self-serve honor-system farm stand open seven days a week during daylight hours from early May through early December, located in the red barn at 27 Old North Road, Worthington, MA. Sells fresh produce, local eggs, and grass-fed beef directly to community members.
• Wholesale Produce Supply Supply of fresh produce to local retailers, markets, cafes, and restaurants throughout the Pioneer Valley, including Bread Euphoria, Coopers Corner, East Side Grill, Guido's Marketplace, Hilltown Mobile Market, Nourish Cafe, River Valley Market, State Street Fruit, The Worthington Inn, and Williamsburg Market.
• Fresh Produce (diverse vegetables and fruits) Diverse assortment of sustainably grown vegetables and fruits cultivated on 47 acres in Worthington, MA, available through the farm stand and the wholesale channel.
• Local Eggs and Grass-Fed Beef Local eggs and grass-fed beef offered at the farm stand in addition to fresh produce, sourced from local partners for community customers.

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Berkshire Organics: Berkshire County, MA organic produce retailer and distributor sourcing from regional farms; comparable customer overlap with Four Corners' wholesale accounts in western Massachusetts.

Direct peers

• Just Roots: Greenfield, MA community-focused farm in the Pioneer Valley operating a farm stand and CSA with an emphasis on local food access, comparable mission and channels.
• Atlas Farm: Deerfield, MA-based sustainable farm in the Pioneer Valley operating a farm stand and supplying wholesale produce to local retailers and restaurants, directly comparable in geography, channels, and crop diversity.
• Red Fire Farm: Granby, MA organic vegetable farm operating CSA, farm stand, and wholesale distribution across the Pioneer Valley; similar size category, sustainability focus, and multi-channel go-to-market.
• Siena Farms: Sudbury, MA sustainable farm with farm stand and wholesale restaurant accounts in Massachusetts; comparable in crop diversity and DTC plus wholesale model.
• Warner Farm: Sunderland, MA multi-generational farm in the Pioneer Valley operating a farm stand and wholesale distribution to local restaurants and retailers.
• Mountain View Farm: Easthampton, MA Pioneer Valley farm offering CSA shares and on-site farm stand sales; comparable direct-to-consumer and community-focused model.
• Brookfield Farm: Amherst, MA CSA and farm operation in the Pioneer Valley with similar sustainable agriculture practices and direct customer base.
• Stone Soup Farm: Hadley, MA small-scale vegetable farm in the Pioneer Valley offering CSA shares and farm stand sales; comparable size, geography, and sustainable farming practices.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Farm: Whately, MA large-scale organic farm in the Pioneer Valley with broad wholesale distribution to retailers and restaurants across New England; overlaps with Four Corners' wholesale channel at a larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/fourcornersworthington

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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