Business & Tech
It's Apple-Picking Time in Holliston
This week, we spoke with Alex Marcoaldi, farm manager at Highland Farm.
Highland Farm is a family-owned, 40-acre farm and farmstand on Highland Street in Holliston. It offer 11 varieties of pick-your-own apples every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check its website for up-to-date information on apple picking, hayrides and farmstand offerings.
Name of Business: Highland Farm
Owner(s): John Blais
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How many years have you been in business? How did you get started?
12 years. The property was previously a farm and it sat dormant for four years. The owner wanted to restore it to a working farm.
Do you live in town? Yes
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What do you like best about owning/running this business? I just like to be outdoors and this is the perfect job for that.
Any advice for someone new to the business? My advice would be do your research; don't jump in feet first. There are lot of resources out there but there are some things you can't find and you just have to do a little trial and error to see what fits best for you.
What do your customers like best about your business? I think they like that they can come here and get top quality products at reasonable prices.
