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About Bishop's Orchards

The headquarters of Bishop's Orchards is located at the Farm Market:

B. W. Bishop and Sons
1355 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT 06437-2399
Ph: 203 453-2338
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Since 1871, six generations of Bishops have been serving the shoreline with fresh farm products. Our farm market has grown from a roadside stand of the 1910's to a simple, yet bustling market, handling fresh fruits and vegetables, and related farm products. Our farm market in Guilford is open year-round with one or more of our crops available each month of the year. Our "big red apple" is a landmark known to many from near and far. We grow many crops our 320 acres farm, 300 acres of which is owned by our family farm corporation.

We grow many crops on 320 acres of land, 313 acres of which is owned by the company. They are:

Apples
Pears
Blueberries
Vegetables

110 A
8 A
9 A
10 A

Peaches
Strawberries
Raspberries
Asparagus

15 A
8 A
6 A
1.5A

Bishop's Orchards Mission Statement

1. We are an industry leader, with the Farm Market as the centerpiece of our operation. Our emphasis is on selling the highest quality farm products grown as locally as possible.

2. We are dedicated to growing produce that gives us a competitive advantage in quality and freshness, using the latest technology necessary. We will continuously fine tune production to meet our demand on crops we can grow efficiently.

3. We will maintain an attractive, safe, functional, farm appearance of all properties.

4. Customers have been and always will be why we are in business. Customers are the key to every job, and every effort by every employee will be to attract and retain customers.

Expansion 2005

After three years of planning, Bishop’s Orchards broke ground for our 11th addition and renovation that added a total of 7000 square feet to the existing building, 2000 Sq. ft. dedicated directly to the retail market sales area. The construction started in late February 2005 and the last phase was completed in August 2006. The addition eased the shortage of space in many different areas of our growing company.

The addition expanded bakery, retail, refrigeration, freezer and office space. Over the past decade Bishop’s has increased product lines and selections to better serve our customers. With the new health and diet trends, the additional space has allowed Bishop’s to provide for and address these demands. The changes have not altered the emphasis on the products we grow. We are here, because of our roots, and the crops we grow. Our ability to keep 300 acres in farming, in Connecticut, is because of our ability to market direct to the consumer.

Bishop’s is dedicated to serving our customers with excellect service and quality products, just as we have since 1871.

Bishop’s is pleased to have several local businesses execute this expansion. The architects who took our speccifications and ideas and designed the building are from John A. Matthews A.I.A. Architecture and Planning in Madison, CT. The Munger Construction Company in Branford, CT was the general contractor, with Apuzzo Electric. Inc.and James P Marino Jr Co Inc .major subcontractors.

We are a family owned and operated farm that has been in business for 136 years. It is currently being run by the 5th generation, with the 4th and 6th generations actively involved in various capacities.

We look forward to your continued support and patronage as "We Grow so You Grow." Thank you.

B. W. Bishops & Sons, Inc., 1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437-2399
Ph: 203 453-2338 Pick Your Own Info: 203 458-PICK
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