Our Mission Statement
Silverwood Organic Farm’s mission is to reclaim and restore historic farmland as a community resource for the production of certified organic, locally grown produce using sustainable farming methods. We are committed to farm preservation through the active use of historic farmland, ensuring it remains vibrant and productive for future generations. Our dedication to sustainable farming benefits the environment, supports local agriculture and the economy, and provides ultra-fresh, nutrient-rich organic produce for the community to enjoy.
USDA Certification
We go the extra mile by undergoing the rigorous organic certification process to ensure our farm complies with USDA Organic Regulations. This certification guarantees the integrity of our growing practices and the quality of our produce for our customers— from sourcing certified organic seeds to growing without pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Our farm is proudly certified organic by Baystate Organic Certifiers, an accredited agency of the USDA National Organic Program.
Sustainable Farming
Good for the Consumer
- Enjoy ultra-fresh, seasonal produce harvested locally at peak flavor and nutrition — without wax coatings, chemical ripening agents, or preservatives
- Certified organic vegetables grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMOs
- Discover new vegetables and fresh ways to cook with the changing harvest each week
- Kids often develop a connection to food from “their” farm — even enjoying vegetables they once refused
- Build a relationship with the farmers who grow your food and learn how it is grown, stored, and prepared
Good for the Environment
- Certified organic farming protects soil, water, wildlife, and pollinators
- Small-scale farming relies on handwork and lighter equipment, reducing energy use and environmental impact
- Local distribution dramatically reduces transportation compared with the typical 1,300-mile journey of supermarket produce
- Cover crops protect soil from erosion, improve soil health, and naturally replenish nutrients
Good for the Farmer
- Support two local family farms working together to grow and provide fresh, certified organic food for the community
- Provide farmers with early-season funding when it is needed most — for seeds, soil amendments, equipment, and other essential farm expenses
- Allow farmers to focus more on growing high-quality crops and less on marketing and distribution
- Strengthen community support for small local farms at a time when many are disappearing
Meet the Founders and Owners
The Hodson-Walker Family
Jonathan and Lisa Hodson-Walker have lived in Sherborn for over 30 years and purchased Silverwood Farm in 1997. Since moving to the farm, the Hodson-Walkers have maintained a large family garden to provide fresh vegetables during the summer months. Over the years, their interest and experience in organic vegetable gardening has grown, as has their interest in farm preservation through active use of historic farmland. Silverwood Organic Farm is the result of a desire to bring the farm back into active production with sustainable farming practices and to share locally grown, organic vegetables with the community.
Jonathan Hodson-Walker
Jonathan Hodson-Walker is a co-founder of Silverwood Farm LLC. Jonathan’s family has been involved in the farming industry for over 100 years in the United Kingdom.
In addition to his involvement with Silverwood Farm, Jonathan is the Managing Partner of Silverwood Partners, a specialized investment banking firm that is focused on the consumer products and technology industries. He has over 25 years of investment banking and consulting experience in the United States and Europe. Jonathan has provided investment banking and strategic advisory services to a broad range of consumer, technology, healthcare and industrial growth companies.
Prior to founding Silverwood Partners, Jonathan worked for a number of investment banking firms in New York, London and Boston, including Credit Suisse First Boston, Drexel Burnham Lambert, Gleacher & Co., (formerly First Albany Corporation) and H.C. Wainwright. He received an MBA in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University on a Fulbright Scholarship and a BEng. (First Class Honors) degree in Mechanical Engineering Services from the University of Liverpool.
Lisa Hodson-Walker
Lisa M. Hodson-Walker is co-founder of Silverwood Farm LLC.
Lisa is a Managing Director with Silverwood Partners and is focused on the consumer sector. She was previously Vice President of Small Business Marketing and Marketing Strategy for Staples, Inc., the leading retailer of office products worldwide. Lisa held a number of finance and marketing positions with Staples, including financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, and was ultimately responsible for all small business marketing execution and marketing strategy development for corporate and retail with a multi-hundred million dollar budget.
Prior to joining Staples, Lisa was a financial executive with Ford Motor Company in the United States and Europe, and was responsible for developing product pricing strategy.
Lisa holds an MBA in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University; a BS in Applied Mathematics and a BS in Secondary Mathematics Education from Purdue University; a recipient of a 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Purdue University College of Science.