Villnave Family Farms

Rick & Lynnette Villnave
5897 St. Rte. 281, Little York
villnavefamilyfarms3@gmail.com
607-662-5364 (R)
607-345-9039 (L)

Villnave Family Farms is owned and operated by Rick and Lynnette Villnave. When we married in 2002, we began our farming journey together by renting the land we farmed, building upon Rick’s connection to the farm that began in the 1980s. For the next decade, we worked the land and built Villnave Family Farms. In 2012, we purchased the farm, turning years of hard work into a place of our own. In 2021, we purchased additional farmland, allowing us to expand our operation.

Today, our farming operation spans approximately 250 acres, including 20 rented acres. We grow fresh produce, including cabbage, pumpkins, sweet corn, and winter squash, supplying local grocery stores, restaurants, and families who value local food. We also grow field corn and oats.

A cherished part of our story is Theresa’s Pumpkin Patch, which began in 2008 and was named after our daughter, Theresa, who was just 2 years old at the time. What began when she was little has become a treasured part of our family farm and a tradition we look forward to each year. Each fall, families visit the patch to find their perfect pumpkin and enjoy an authentic farm experience that has become a local tradition.

Over the years, we have welcomed college classes from Cornell University to our farm. During their visits, Rick shares firsthand knowledge about our operation, the crops we grow, and the importance of growing a variety of crops. We enjoy giving students a look at the dedication and hard work involved in operating a diversified family farm.

Farming is more than the work we do—it is a way of life rooted in hard work, dedication, responsibility, and respect for the land. Each season brings hours of planting, tending, harvesting, and preparing for what comes next. While farming brings challenges, we strive to be faithful stewards of the land God has entrusted to us and carry forward the values that guide our family. We hope to continue caring for the farm and preserving what years of hard work have built.

We take great pride in the crops we grow, the land we care for, and the care we give our customers. We are grateful for our community’s support and the role it plays in our farm’s story. We would love to welcome you to Theresa’s Pumpkin Patch this fall and share a little piece of our family farm with you.