Killdeer Farm
Norwich, Vermont
Spinach from Liz and Jake Guest’s Killdeer Farm is often one of the the first Upper Valley-grown vegetables to arrive at the Co-op in the spring—and it keeps on coming, fresh and tender, into November. The Guests’ skill and passion for farming stems from the back-to-the-land movement of the 1970s. They sell certified-organic arugula, varieties of red and green lettuce, cilantro, carrots, and potatoes to the Co-op as part of their diversified farm operation.
The Beginning
Killdeer Farm owners Jake and Liz Guest have been selling produce to the Co-op since 1977. Formerly living in Canaan, New Hampshire, the couple moved their farm to Norwich in 1980. The land they farm is located in both Norwich and Thetford, Vermont.
They have been selling organic produce to the Co-op since 1987, and provide a wide range of vegetables, with spinach serving as the largest crop. Killdeer Farm spinach is available from April through November and occasionally into December. Other major crops include arugula, cilantro, and carrots. Co-op merchandiser Tony White insists Killdeer Farm carrots are the best-tasting carrots sold at the Co-op all year long!
Janet Couture
Every company has ‘em: Number crunchers. Those important people working behind the scenes. But not every company has a number cruncher as good as Janet.
Want Great Produce?
If the Co-op is famous for anything, it’s for our Produce Departments. This is where you’ll find everything from that perfect Florida or California orange to the best products from local growers all over the area. The people who work here know what they’re doing, too. The jobs are competitive, and the staff members are proud of their careers. Come visit us, ask our employees for their expertise, and take advantage of having access to the best Produce Department in the Upper Valley.
