The Freshest Ear!

Where to Get Local Corn in Rhode Island

Corn is America’s biggest crop. There are close to half a million corn farms in the country but, in large part, it’s going towards high fructose corn syrup, and isn’t particularly tasty. If you want fresh, delicious corn, you’ll need to get it from somewhere local. Luckily, there are plenty of farms around the state that are more than happy to oblige.

Carpenter’s Farm Stand in Matunuck has some of the freshest ears around.  This local stand offers more than just corn!  They have locally raised beef, fresh produce, local artisan cheeses, breads and more.  To learn more click here!

There’s Pezza Farm in Johnston, which not only offers fantastic corn, among other produce, but is also a pleasure to visit. This forty acre farm also grows flowers and herbs, which makes the entire trip a peaceful, pleasant experience. If you don’t feel like driving out to Johnston, you can buy Pezza Farm’s produce at farmers’ markets in Pawtucket, Scituate, Woonsocket, and two different markets in Providence. Find out more at www.farmfresh.org/food/farm.php?farm=311.

Or there’s Stamp Farms in Cranston. This is a more specialized farm, and one of those specialties is corn. You can get a hold of Stamp Farms corn at their stand on Comstock Parkway in Cranston. While not as convenient as picking it up at the supermarket, the effort is definitely worth it. Find out more about Stamp Farms at www.farmfresh.org/food/farm.php?farm=32.

There’s the PV Farm Stand in Scituate. Along with their renowned pork, beef, and boar meat, PV Farm Stand sells both corn and, if you’re looking to do some growing yourself, corn stalks. They sell at numerous farmers’ markets around the state, as well as Dave’s Markets and local Whole Foods. Find a full list of locations at www.farmfresh.org/food/farm.php?farm=1932.

There’s Confreda Greenhouses & Farms in Scituate, a locally-owned farm with more than ninety years of history in the Ocean State. You can get Confreda Farms corn at numerous farmers’ markets,   at their farm stand, or you can stop in and pick your own. You can see a full list at www.farmfresh.org/food/farm.php?farm=304.

Finally, there’s Salisbury Farm in Johnston, a 19th century institution dedicated to organic farming. Their corn is delicious, and while their corn maze isn’t for eating, it’s still a lot of fun.  For more information on Salisbury Farm, visit their website at www.farmfresh.org/food/farm.php?farm=23.

If you have a local spot where you get your corn, let us know in the comments below!