What Edgewater Farm does

Edgewater Farm is a privately-held, family-owned diversified agricultural operation located along the alluvial plains of the Connecticut River in Plainfield, New Hampshire. The farm cultivates approximately 95 acres of tillable land supplemented by roughly 70,000 square feet of poly greenhouses, producing a diverse mix of vegetables, small fruits (5–6 acres of strawberries, 2 acres of raspberries, 3.5 acres of blueberries), and ornamental bedding plants. Core operations are managed by Ray and Jenny Sprague (owners since 2026), founders Pooh and Anne Sprague (still actively employed), daughter Sarah Sprague, and a 45-year veteran Mike Harrington, supported by seasonal H-2A workers from Jamaica and additional seasonal staff. Agronomic practices follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM) — combining conventional and organic-certified materials — with a documented reduction in herbicide use exceeding 60% over 20 years and recent capital investments in no-till drilling and imported European cultivation equipment. The farm is FDA-inspected under a mandated food safety program with annual employee retraining.

The business operates five distinct revenue channels: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions (Summer Share at $315, Fall CSA at $235, Debit Accounts from $250, plus optional Bread, Kitchen Stock Up, Casseroles, and Cut Flower shares), direct farmstand retail at 246 NH Route 12A (April through mid-October), pick-your-own berry operations at 99 River Road, wholesale distribution to regional retailers including Coop Food Stores (Lebanon, Hanover, White River Junction), Brownsville Butcher and Pantry, Reading Greenhouse, Woodstock Farmers Market, Rumbrook Market, and Kearsarge Food Hub, plus an off-site CSA pickup at Eastman in Grantham, NH. Customers are primarily residents of the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont, including individual CSA subscribers, families seeking PYO experiences, and local food retailers. The farm is bootstrapped, family-controlled since 1974, and has no external institutional investment or parent company.

Name

Edgewater Farm

Legal name

Edgewater Farm LLC

Website

https://edgewaterfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edgewater Farm is a family-owned diversified farm in Plainfield, NH, operating 95 acres of field crops and 70,000 sq ft of greenhouses to sell produce, berries, and ornamental plants via CSA subscriptions, farmstand retail, wholesale, and pick-your-own operations to Upper Valley NH/VT consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Crop Farming

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119), Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover (111419)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) / Vertical Farming (Indoor LED Farms) (AFAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Community supported agriculture
• Fresh produce farming
• Pick your own berries
• Greenhouse plant production
• Wholesale produce distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Farmstand Retail Sales: Direct retail sales through on-farm farmstand at 246 NH Route 12A, Plainfield NH. Sells vegetables, fruits, plants, and prepared foods. Operates seasonally from April through mid-October.
2. CSA Subscriptions: Community Supported Agriculture with multiple options: Summer CSA (Mini Season Box Share at $315), Fall CSA (6 weeks at $235), Debit Account (from $250), and add-on shares (Bread, Kitchen Stock Up, Farm Casseroles). Season begins April 24.
3. Wholesale Crops: Wholesale produce distribution to Upper Valley locations. Products available at Coop Food Stores (Lebanon, Hanover, WRJ), Brownsville Butcher and Pantry, Reading Greenhouse, Woodstock Farmers Market, Rumbrook Market, Kearsarge Food Hub.
4. Pick-Your-Own (PYO): PYO strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Strawberries at $3.50/pint after first 4 free pints. CSA members get free PYO access included with membership.
5. Greenhouse Plants: Approximately 70K square feet of poly greenhouses grow ornamental bedding plants as well as greenhouse vegetables. Plants sold through greenhouse sales, farmstand, and online ordering with curbside pickup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Edgewater Farm is a diversified family farm that grows vegetables, small fruits (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), greenhouse ornamentals, and greenhouse vegetables across 95 acres of tillable land and 70,000 square feet of poly greenhouses. It sells these products directly to consumers through an on-farm Farmstand & Kitchen, multi-tier CSA subscriptions, Pick-Your-Own berry operations, and curbside pickup, plus wholesale to Upper Valley retailers.

Product overview

Edgewater Farm is a family-owned diversified agricultural operation in Plainfield, NH offering a multi-channel retail model centered on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. The core offerings include Summer CSA and Fall CSA subscription programs providing weekly produce shares, a CSA Debit Account for flexible purchasing, an on-farm Farmstand retail location, Pick-Your-Own berry operations, and wholesale distribution to Upper Valley retailers. The farm operates approximately 70,000 square feet of poly greenhouses producing ornamental bedding plants and greenhouse vegetables, with 95 acres of tillable field production growing strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and diverse vegetables. Optional add-on shares include Cut Flower Share, Bread Share, Kitchen Stock-Up Share, and Farm Casseroles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer CSA Subscription-based Community Supported Agriculture program delivering weekly produce shares of vegetables, fruits, and flowers throughout the 23-week harvest season, beginning in April and running through October, with farmstand pickup in Plainfield, NH.
• Fall CSA Six-week autumn CSA program (October 22 through November 25) featuring root vegetables, winter squash, greens, herbs, and late-season peppers and tomatoes, with optional add-on shares for bread, kitchen stock-up items, and farm casseroles.
• CSA Debit Account Prepaid spending account starting at $250 that members can draw down throughout the season on any farm products including plants, fruits, vegetables, and other items. Account holders are invited to all CSA events including gleanings.
• CSA Cut Flower Share Weekly seasonal cut-flower share sold through the CSA program at $175, featuring flowers grown on the farm.
• Farmstand & Kitchen Seasonal on-farm retail store at 246 NH Route 12A, Plainfield, NH selling fresh produce, plants, prepared foods, sauces, syrups, cookies, and grab-and-go items, open from April through mid-October.
• Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, Blueberries, and Raspberries Customer-harvested U-pick berry operations at 99 River Road, Plainfield, NH covering 5-6 acres of strawberries, 3.5 acres of blueberries, and 2 acres of raspberries, with the first four pints free for CSA members and $3.50 per pint thereafter.
• Wholesale Produce Distribution Wholesale distribution of farm produce to select Upper Valley retailers including Coop Food Stores (Lebanon, Hanover, White River Junction), Brownsville Butcher and Pantry, Reading Greenhouse, Woodstock Farmers Market, Rumbrook Market, and Kearsarge Food Hub.
• Greenhouse Ornamental and Vegetable Plants Approximately 70,000 square feet of poly greenhouses producing ornamental bedding plants and greenhouse vegetables, sold through on-site greenhouse retail, the farmstand, and online ordering with curbside pickup.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced herbicide use by over 60% in 20 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Willing HandscoreOthersLocal nonprofit organization that coordinates food donation and gleaning. Edgewater Farm donates produce to area food shelves and kitchens through Willing Hands partnership. Aligns with farm's community food access mission.
• Mac's Happy Acres Farm (McNamara Dairy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnne Sprague's family farm located near Edgewater Farm. Diverse multi-generational dairy farm that processes milk and has large fresh egg and maple sugar enterprises. Anne grew up within a mile of this farm.
• Silo DistilleryminorOthersLocated across the river in Windsor, VT. Provided hand sanitizer (65% ethanol solution) to Edgewater Farm and other local food/beverage partners during COVID-19 pandemic. Made head cuts from their distilling process available free of charge to local businesses.
• Mitchell Davis (Local Chef)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighbor and local chef who lives up the road from the farm. Crafts weekly recipes specifically for CSA members, featured in CSA blog posts and newsletter. Recipes complement weekly pick lists and build community engagement.
• Eastman (Grantham NH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSA pickup location partner in Grantham NH, allowing members who cannot access farm pickup to receive their shares.
• Brownsville Butcher and PantryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale produce distribution partner in Brownsville, VT. One of the select Upper Valley retail locations carrying Edgewater Farm produce.
• Coop Food Stores (Lebanon, Hanover, WRJ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional cooperative grocery stores in Upper Valley carrying Edgewater Farm wholesale produce. Primary wholesale distribution channel.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sunrise Farm: White River Junction, VT farm in the Upper Valley offering CSA shares, farmstand, and PYO. Direct geographic competitor with a similar multi-channel retail model serving the same Upper Valley consumer base.
• Sweetland Farm: Norwich, VT CSA farm in the Upper Valley region with farm events, pick-your-own, and CSA share model. Comparable scale, customer base, and CSA-first go-to-market approach targeting the same Upper Valley community.
• Stonewall Farm: Keene, NH diversified farm with CSA, farmstand, and education programming operating on similar acreage with comparable New England family-farm positioning. Competes for the same regional CSA consumer wallet.
• Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center: East Thetford, VT certified organic farm in the Upper Valley offering CSA, farmstand, PYO berries, and farm-education programming. Direct geographic and channel competitor with similar mid-size acreage and diversified crop production.
• Piccadilly Farm: Winchester, NH certified organic vegetable farm with CSA, farmstand, and wholesale distribution. Comparable diversified crop mix and CSA subscription model in the same New England market.
• Spring Ledge Farm: Plainfield, NH diversified farm offering CSA, farmstand, PYO berries, and greenhouse plants with multi-generational family ownership. Operates in the same town and Upper Valley region with a near-identical product mix and direct-to-consumer model.
• Tracie's Community Farm: Loudon, NH CSA-focused farm offering vegetable and flower shares with farm events and farmstand sales. Comparable scale and CSA-led business model targeting similar New England local-food consumers.

Regional players

• Kitchen Garden Farm: Sunderland, MA diversified organic farm with CSA, farmstand, and wholesale to restaurants and specialty retailers. Comparable diversified vegetable operation but operates in a different region (Pioneer Valley vs. Upper Valley).

Others

• Coop Food Stores: Upper Valley consumer food cooperative (Lebanon/Hanover/WRJ) that is Edgewater Farm's primary wholesale distribution channel. Customer/buyer rather than peer, but defines the go-to-market channel and shelf positioning.
• NOFA-NH: Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire — industry support organization serving NH farms through education, certification, and advocacy. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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