JASWELL'S FARM L.L.C

What JASWELL'S FARM L.L.C does

Jaswell's Farm L.L.C is a fifth-generation, family-owned apple orchard and agritourism business founded in 1899 in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The farm cultivates 14 apple varieties and operates three primary revenue channels: an on-site seasonal farm market and bakery, pick-your-own apple experiences (and seasonal pumpkins), and wholesale distribution to local Rhode Island retailers. The on-site operation includes a cider mill with pasteurization equipment (added 1998) and an in-house bakery producing signature products including award-winning Honeycrisp apple cider, all-natural lemonade, apple cider donuts, gourmet caramel- and chocolate-dipped apples, and pies. The market and bakery operate seasonally (closed for off-season, reopening July 2026); apple cider is produced year-round and distributed through wholesale partners including Dave's Marketplace, Belmont Market, Wrights Dairy Farm, Four Town Farm, and Stamp Farm. A Square-based online ordering system supports direct pickup of seasonal items such as native corn.

The business is operated by fourth-generation siblings Chris and Allison Jaswell, who took over in 1999 after graduating from Bryant University. The farm holds Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification and has received USA Today Top 10 pick-your-own apple orchard rankings (7th in 2021, 9th in 2022), with the Jaswell family inducted into the Smithfield Heritage Hall of Fame in 2009 and Richard Jaswell inducted into the RI Heritage Hall of Fame. Distribution is concentrated in Rhode Island with no disclosed geographic expansion. Technology is limited to traditional agricultural processing and a Square e-commerce integration; there is no indication of AI/ML capability, external funding, institutional ownership, or M&A activity. The customer base is split between individual families visiting the farm and a small set of wholesale retail partners.

Name

JASWELL'S FARM L.L.C

Legal name

Jaswell's Farm L.L.C

Website

https://jaswellsfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jaswell's Farm is a fifth-generation family-owned apple orchard in Smithfield, Rhode Island, founded in 1899, operating an on-site farm market, bakery, cider mill, seasonal pick-your-own apples, and wholesale distribution to local retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apple Orchard & Farm Market Products

NAICS

Apple Orchards (111331), Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Cider & Orchard Fruit Production (Apples/pears for cider & processing) (AFAGACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orchard Management & Field Operations (Pruning/Training, Thinning, Irrigation/Fertigation) (AFAGACAL), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE), Cideries & Meadery Tasting Rooms (THAFALAI)

Keywords

• Apple orchard farming
• Pick-your-own apples
• Apple cider production
• Farm bakery goods
• Fresh produce retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Smithfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Farm Market & Bakery Sales: Direct sales of fresh produce, baked goods, apple cider, lemonade, gourmet apples, and pies through the on-site farm market and bakery.
2. Pick-Your-Own Apples: Customers pay to pick apples directly from the orchard, available seasonally.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale of fresh produce, pasteurized apple cider, lemonade, apple cider donuts, gourmet apples, and pies to local retail partners.
4. Online Ordering: Online ordering system for pickup of native corn and other products through their Square online market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jaswell's Farm operates a 125+ year-old family apple orchard in Smithfield, Rhode Island, growing 14 varieties of apples and producing on-site apple cider (pasteurized in-house since 1998), fresh lemonade, apple cider donuts, gourmet caramel/chocolate-dipped apples, and homemade pies. The business runs a seasonal farm market and bakery, a pick-your-own apple experience, and wholesale distribution to local Rhode Island retailers such as Dave's Marketplace and Belmont Market.

Product overview

Jaswell's Farm is a family-owned apple orchard and farm established in 1899, offering a single unified product portfolio centered on fresh produce and farm-made goods. The core offerings include Signature Honeycrisp Apple Cider, Signature Lemonade, Apple Cider Donuts, Famous Gourmet Apples (caramel and chocolate-dipped), and Gourmet Pies. These are sold through an on-site Farm Market & Bakery, via seasonal Pick-Your-Own Apple experiences, and through wholesale distribution to partner retailers including Dave's Marketplace and Belmont Market. Online ordering through Square enables customer pickup. The farm grows 14 varieties of apples and offers seasonal produce including corn, tomatoes, and pumpkins.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Signature Honeycrisp Apple Cider

Quantifiable outcome

• USA Today Top 10 Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchard ranking
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dave's MarketplacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDave's Marketplace is the primary wholesale partner, distributing Jaswell's Farm apple cider, lemonade, and other products year-round at all their retail locations. Cider continues to be made weekly and available even when the farm market is closed.
• Belmont MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelmont Market in Wakefield, RI is a key wholesale partner carrying Jaswell's Farm apple cider and products year-round.
• Four Town FarmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFour Town Farm in Seekonk is a wholesale partner for Jaswell's Farm products.
• Stamp FarmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStamp Farm is listed as a wholesale partner for Jaswell's Farm products.
• Wrights Dairy FarmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWrights Dairy Farm in Rhode Island is a wholesale partner, carrying Jaswell's Farm products.
• Farmer's DaughterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeasonal wholesale partner for Jaswell's Farm products.
• The Silverbrook FarmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeasonal wholesale partner for Jaswell's Farm products.
• Lops BrewingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeasonal wholesale partner for Jaswell's Farm products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Parlee Farms: Tyngsboro, Massachusetts pick-your-own farm offering apples, strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, plus a farm stand and Annie’s Animal Barn. Comparable as a New England PYO orchard with diversified fruit offerings and on-site retail.
• Lapsley Orchard: Pomfret Center, Connecticut pick-your-own apple orchard offering PYO apples, pumpkins, farm store, and baked goods. Comparable as a southern New England family orchard providing PYO and farm market experiences.
• Breezelands Orchards: Warren, Massachusetts pick-your-own apple orchard with farm stand. Directly comparable to Jaswell's as a New England PYO apple orchard with on-site retail sales.
• Smolak Farms: North Andover, Massachusetts family-run pick-your-own farm with apples, peaches, pumpkins, a bakery, and farm stand. Comparable multi-generational New England PYO operation with on-site bakery and farm market.
• Honey Pot Hill Orchards: Stowe, Massachusetts pick-your-own apple orchard with 14+ apple varieties, farm store, and hard cidery. Highly comparable to Jaswell's in offering PYO apples, on-site retail, and value-added apple products in the New England agritourism segment.
• Belkin Family Lookout Farm: Natick, Massachusetts family-owned pick-your-own apple orchard with farm store, hard cider, and taproom. Comparable to Jaswell's in combining PYO apples, value-added cider, and on-site retail in the New England market.
• Tougas Family Farm: Northborough, Massachusetts family-owned pick-your-own farm with apples, peaches, strawberries, an on-site bakery, and farm store. Directly comparable to Jaswell's as a multi-generation family PYO orchard with bakery and farm market.

Others

• Four Town Farm: Seekonk, Massachusetts family-owned farm and farm stand growing produce including apples. Listed as a Jaswell's wholesale partner and comparable as a New England family farm stand operator.
• Dave's Marketplace: Rhode Island-based grocery chain that is Jaswell's primary wholesale partner for cider, lemonade, and other products. Comparable as a Rhode Island-based food retail channel partner for locally produced farm goods.
• Wrights Dairy Farm: Riverside, Rhode Island dairy farm with on-site bakery and farm store, and a wholesale partner of Jaswell's Farm. Comparable as a Rhode Island multi-generational family farm with retail bakery and farm market operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jaswellsfarm
• Instagraminstagram.com/jaswells_farm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jaswell's-farm-l.l.c

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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