NORTH NORWICH – A family-grown tradition for over 50 years, the Stantons are at it again this fall season. 

The farm market stand on Rt. 12 represents a sense of home in the community, having been located at the same site since 1949. Starting the stand selling card tables and umbrellas, original owners Don and Doris Stanton had a vision of what they wanted their business to be. Over the years the market has been re-built four times, including the building which stands now, constructed after a fire broke out 14 years ago and destroyed the previous structure.

Growing up, the Stanton’s children played a part in lending a helping hand to the stand and working the fields. In the early 90s, the Stanton’s daughter Loretta ran the stand with her husband. Over time, being a daily farmer herself, Loretta needed to limit her time with the family business. Her brother Don Stanton now runs the farm stand and with help from other family members, grows and maintains the crops.

The farm stand sells a variety of items including potatoes, squash, gourds, maple syrup, Indian corn, honey, cabbage, apples and more. The biggest amount of produce marketed is the array of pumpkins used for decoration, carving, baking and other various tasks throughout the fall season.