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Family pride isn't a catch phrase at Wilson Farm, but the mission statement by which we've operated since 1884. And through the years we've been fortunate enough to be recognized for our efforts at the farm and in giving back to the community. |
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 12-year-old Donald |
2009 Wednesday's Child Jack Williams visited the farm with 12-year-old Donald hoping to find him a home for the holidays. Learn more about Donald here Please click here to learn more about Wednesday's Child and about adopting a child in need. |
 Yo-Yo Ma |
2009 One of Yo-Yo Ma's Favorite Places We were thrilled to learn from the folks at Google that cello master and virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma chose Wilson Farm as one of his all-time favorite places. Even he can't resist our apple cider donuts. Click HERE for more info. |
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2009 Community Newspaper Company's Readers Choice Awards LOCAL • #1 Florist, Lexington • Honorable Mention, Bakery REGIONAL • Bronze, Garden Store |
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2008 Community Newspaper Company's Readers Choice Awards LOCAL • #1 Florist, Lexington • #1 Butcher Shop, Lexington • Honorable Mention, Bakery REGIONAL • Bronze, Garden Store |
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2008 FOX 25 Morning Zip Trip On April 25th, Gene Lavanchy, VB and the gang came to Lexington and hung out at Wilson Farm. We were honored to have them. Click here to see all the shenanigans. |
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2008 Farm Aid Comes to Mass. On September 20th, Farm Aid made its MA debut and Wilson Farm was there to help. We supplied the produce for all concession sales and were glad to be a part of it. Click here for the whole story. Click here to visit Farm Aid. |
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2008 The Improper Bostonian Wilson Farm was featured in the Improper Bostonian for our Annual Strawberry Festival. We were also chosen as Editor's Pick in Going.com and Yelp.com for Strawberry Festival. |
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2007 Community Newspaper Company's Readers Choice Awards LOCAL • #1 Butcher Shop, Lexington • Honorable Mention, Florist • Honorable Mention, Bakery REGIONAL • Bronze, Garden Store |
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2007 Massachusetts Tomato Contest Wilson Farm earned a Certificate of Recognition for a third place win in the Heirloom category for the superior quality of our Mass. grown tomatoes. |
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2006 - 2007 Best of Boston Wilson Farm is proud to be voted 2007 Editor's Pick for Best Fresh Produce for two years in a row. |
| 2003 The Annual Taste of Our Towns in 2003 was a huge success for Wilson Farm. Our entrée of Bandol wine braised lamb with flageolet beans and farm fresh vegetables brought home a first place win, and our scrumptious raspberry gateau won third place in the dessert catagory. Wilson Farms donated food for the event in all three categories, which were judged by local chefs and culinary experts. |
2000 In July of 2000, this from The Boston Herald; "Alan and Lynne Wilson will open their private gardens surrounding their 1884 farm as part of a statewide garden tour to benefit landscape beatification and preservation and horticultural education across the Commonwealth." |
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| 1999 Boston Magazine recognized us again with another 'Best of Boston' award; this time as "Best Produce/Farm Stand". "A 115-year old fantasy land for Alice Waters wannabes, bringing fresh food to the fringes. If it's good enough for Julia Child, it's good enough for us." |
1999 Wilson Farm won the Innovator Award given by the Garden Center Merchandising and Manager magazine. "Reaching for the future by honoring the past, Wilson Farm modernizes while maintaining its 18th century atmosphere and personalized services." |
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| 1998 Boston Magazine recognized us with a 'Best of Boston' award for having "The Best General Produce". "This farm's tomatoes are the best summer-heat antidote – fleshy, cool, never mealy. The papayas are huge, and the corn – well, teens says it's worth biting into, braces be damned. Wilson Farm has every fruit and veggie you need for your Labor Day cookout." |
1992 In August 1992, Better Homes & Gardens magazine had this to say about us, "Family commitment, team spirit, and the highest quality products and service --these components spell success." |
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