Barker's Farm

42°43′19.7″N 71°6′39.8″W

Barker's Farm
Barker's Farmstand
TypePrivate
IndustryFarming (dairy & apples)
FoundedEssex County, Massachusetts (1642)
FounderBarker family
Headquarters
North Andover
,
United States
Area served
Massachusetts (70 acres (28 ha))[1]
Key people
Dianne Barker, current owner
Revenue
Number of employees
  • 1 full-time
  • 5 part-time[2]

Barker's Farm (also known as Barker's Farmstand or the Barker Farm) is an American farm and orchard in North Andover, Massachusetts. The business has been operational since 1642, making it one of the oldest companies in the United States. They specialize in locally grown organic fruits and vegetables.

History

The farm was established in 1642 and has been owned by the Barker family since; the current owner, Dianne Barker, is an eleventh generation owner.[3][4][5]

References
  1. Shaughnessy, Dick (2003). Road to Barker's Farm. buybooksontheweb.com. ISBN 0-7414-1597-6.
  2. "Some Facts About America's Oldest Family Businesses". The Family Business School. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  3. "America's Oldest Family-Run Businesses". everest.edu. August 12, 2009. Archived from the original on June 9, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
  4. O'Hara, William T. "Family Business - The World's Oldest Family Companies". Family Business. Griequity.com. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
  5. "Barker's Farmstand". North Andover Patch. Patch Media. Archived from the original on 2013-09-13. Retrieved 2013-01-23.


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