Silverwood Organic Farm

What Silverwood Organic Farm does

Silverwood Organic Farm, operating as Silverwood Farm LLC, is a family-run certified organic farm situated on approximately 100 acres in Sherborn, Massachusetts. Owners Jonathan and Lisa Hodson-Walker acquired the farm in 1997 and have operated it since with USDA National Organic Program certification through Baystate Organic Certifiers. The farm runs a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that, beginning in 2026, is jointly supplied with Red Fire Farm — a larger certified organic operation in Granby and Montague, MA, run by Ryan and Sarah Voiland — under which Red Fire provides staple vegetables while Silverwood contributes specialty crops, herbs, garlic, and farm favorites. The core offering consists of summer (12-week, June–August) and fall (8-week, September–October) produce shares containing approximately 8–10 vegetable varieties per week, with Wednesday pickup at the farm's classic red barn. Add-on shares for cheese, eggs, fruit, mushrooms, coffee, and pantry items are sourced from partner local farms, and SNAP/EBT benefits have been accepted through the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance CSA Program for five consecutive seasons.

Beyond CSA, Silverwood monetizes its scenic property through three complementary channels: outdoor event venue rental featuring a 40'x80' high-peak canopy tent seating up to 220 guests for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events, and family gatherings; film and photography location rentals offering 100 acres of diverse backdrops (fields, meadows, forests, barns, tractors, and outbuildings) with portrait sessions at a flat $75 per hour; and the annual Farmapalooza music and farm festival (third annual in 2026). The operation is small, with approximately five employees, seasonal support, and volunteer labor; the co-founders simultaneously manage Silverwood Partners, an investment banking firm. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer — farm pickup or direct booking inquiry — with no third-party resellers. Pricing for CSA shares and venue rentals is not publicly disclosed. The business is privately held, owner-financed, and has no disclosed external equity funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Silverwood Organic Farm

Legal name

Silverwood Farm LLC

Website

https://silverwoodorganicfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Silverwood Organic Farm is a family-owned, USDA-certified organic farm in Sherborn, Massachusetts operating a CSA produce subscription (in partnership with Red Fire Farm), an outdoor event venue for weddings and celebrations, and film/photography location services for local consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Supported Agriculture

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)

Keywords

• Organic farm produce
• CSA farm shares
• Community supported agriculture
• Certified organic farming
• Outdoor event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherborn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CSA Farm Share Subscriptions: The primary revenue stream. Members purchase seasonal CSA shares (summer and fall) which include certified organic produce. Summer shares run for 12 weeks (June–August); fall shares run for 8 weeks (September–October). Add-on shares for cheese, eggs, fruit, mushrooms, coffee, and pantry items are available for additional fees. This is a recurring subscription model with early-season funding benefiting the farm's operational costs.
2. Farm Event Venue Rental: The farm generates revenue by renting its outdoor venue for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, family gatherings, and corporate events. The venue features a 40'x80' high-peak canopy tent with cathedral window sidewalls, barn wood style flooring, table/chair seating for up to 220 guests, a classic red barn backdrop, and catering staging areas. Additional fees apply for setup/cleanup services and a professional sound system.
3. Film and Photography Location Rental: The farm rents its scenic farmland (fields, meadows, forests, creeks, barns, greenhouses, tractors, farmhouse, rustic outbuildings, and farm roads) as a backdrop for film productions, commercials, photo shoots, videography, and portrait photography. Portrait photography sessions are $75 flat fee for one hour. Film and commercial shoots require direct inquiry for pricing.
4. Farmapalooza Festival Revenue: The farm hosts an annual Farmapalooza music and farm festival (ticket sales), featuring live music, food vendors, tractor rides, farm tours, and family activities. The event serves as both a revenue source and community outreach mechanism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Silverwood Organic Farm is a family-run, USDA certified organic farm in Sherborn, Massachusetts that sells seasonal Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce shares (summer and fall) in partnership with Red Fire Farm, along with add-on shares for cheese, eggs, fruit, mushrooms, coffee, and pantry items. The farm also rents its 100-acre property as an outdoor event venue for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations, and as a scenic film and photography location. SNAP/EBT is accepted for CSA purchases.

Product overview

Silverwood Organic Farm operates a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in partnership with Red Fire Farm. The core offerings are Summer and Fall produce shares (12 weeks and 8 weeks respectively), with a medium share containing approximately 8-10 vegetable varieties per week. Add-on shares include Fruit, Mushroom, Cheese, Egg, Coffee, and Pantry items from partner local farms. The farm also generates revenue through venue rentals (outdoor event space for weddings and celebrations), film/photography location rentals, and annual community events like Farmapalooza. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted for CSA purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer CSA Shares USDA certified organic produce share available for 12 weeks from June 10th through August 26th, with weekly Wednesday pickup at Silverwood Farm in Sherborn, MA. Medium shares include approximately 8-10 different vegetable varieties per week.
• Fall CSA Shares USDA certified organic produce share available for 8 weeks from September 2nd through October 19th, with weekly Wednesday pickup at Silverwood Farm in Sherborn, MA. Medium shares include approximately 8-10 different vegetable varieties per week.
• Fruit Share Add-On Add-on share offering fresh fruit sourced from partner local farms, available for purchase alongside produce CSA shares.
• Mushroom Share Add-On Add-on share offering organic mushrooms sourced from partner local farms, available for purchase alongside produce CSA shares.
• Cheese Share Add-On Add-on share offering artisan cheese from partner local farms, available for purchase alongside produce CSA shares.
• Egg Share Add-On Add-on share offering pastured eggs from partner local farms, available for purchase alongside produce CSA shares.
• Coffee Share Add-On Add-on share offering locally roasted coffee from partner farms, available for purchase alongside produce CSA shares.
• Pantry Share Add-On Add-on share offering pantry items from partner local farms, available for purchase alongside produce CSA shares.
• Farm Venue Rental Outdoor event venue on the farm's 100 acres featuring a 40'x80' high-peak canopy tent with 3,200 sq ft of tent space, barn wood style flooring, overhead cafe lights, tables and chairs for up to 220 guests, plus the classic red barn backdrop. Available for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, family gatherings, and corporate events. Pricing is custom-quoted per event.
• Film and Photography Location Rental Rental of 100 acres of scenic farmland including fields, meadows, forests, creeks, barns, greenhouses, tractors, farmhouse, and rustic outbuildings as a backdrop for film productions, commercials, photo shoots, videography, music videos, and portrait photography. Portrait sessions are $75 flat fee for one hour; film, commercial, and larger productions require direct inquiry for custom pricing.
• Farmapalooza Music and Farm Festival Annual ticketed outdoor music and farm festival featuring live music from local bands, tractor rides, farm-themed arts and crafts, face painting, food vendors, and farm tours. Held on the farm property.

Quantifiable outcome

• CSA members enjoy produce with far fewer food miles compared to supermarket produce, which typically travels 1,300 miles.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Red Fire FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilverwood Organic Farm has entered into a strategic partnership with Red Fire Farm to offer combined CSA farm shares. Red Fire Farm, run by Ryan and Sarah Voiland in Granby and Montague, Massachusetts, is a certified organic family farm with over 25 years of organic vegetable production experience. Ryan Voiland was among the first farmers in Massachusetts to achieve organic certification. Under this collaboration, Red Fire Farm provides large-scale certified organic vegetable production (staple crops), while Silverwood Farm contributes specialty crops, herbs, garlic, and farm favorites. Weekly CSA pickup continues at Silverwood Farm's classic red barn. This partnership allows both farms to focus on their respective strengths and supports the sustainability of both local family farms.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silverwood-organic-farm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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