Frank and Josephine Larson emigrated from Sweden to settle in the New Milford area in the late 1800's. They purchased what became the Larson Farm in 1901 for the sum of $6000. This included 144 acres, the main house, which was built in the I840's, and several out buildings. The land included what is now the 88-acre Candlewood Valley Golf Course. Frank and Josephine raised seven children on the farm. Albert, who would later run the farm and gain a reputation for sweet corn was the youngest of the seven, born in 1908.

The farm originally raised tobacco, which was a major crop in New Milford in the early 1900's. Frank Larson was widely known for the immaculate condition of his farm and the quality of his tobacco. Later a dairy barn and herd of milking cows was added and in 1925 a tobacco barn was built for drying tobacco. Frank Larson died in 1941 followed by Josephine in 1956. Albert then took over the daily operation of the farm. In the late 1950's Albert began raising vegetables and selling them in front of the main house on Danbury Road. It was then that the fame of the Larson farm sweet corn began to spread. As the business continued to grow, Albert built a roadside stand on the property out of a one car garage kit. Albert's sisters, Nellie and Olga sold the vegetables from the stand while Albert raised and picked the crops.
Albert had a daughter, Nancy and a son, Peter. Peter learned the "Larson way" to grow corn from his father and also assisted with the herd of milking cows maintained on the farm. Albert's grandsons Donald and Dean (sons of Nancy) took an interest in the farm. Donald assisted at the stand while Dean learned the "Larson way" to grow corn from his Uncle Peter. Albert died in 1994. Unfortunately, Peter would die after a courageous battle with cancer several years later.
Based on the wills of the sons and daughters of Frank and Josephine, the farm was sold to the Town of New Milford and is now the site of the Frank G. Larson High School.

Albert's grandson, Dean, longed to carry on the Larson tradition of providing the sweetest of the sweet corn to the customers loyal to the Larson Farm for nearly 40 years. In 1998, Dean rented property and began a new chapter in the history of the Larson Farm. Dean raised a crop of sweet corn and other vegetables and opened the current Larson Farm Market. It is without a doubt that his great grandparents, grandfather Albert, Uncle Peter as well as his parents Herbert and Nancy are proud of his efforts at keeping the Larson Tradition alive.
So Come on down to the Larson Farm Market and share in the heritage of Connecticut. From our family, to yours.





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