Bonnie and Eugene (Gene) L’Etoile began farming part time in 1977 on 11 acres of rented land that nobody else wanted. Over the next few years their acreage increased to 85 acres, but their farming remained part time as Gene worked full time as an engineer in advanced underwater combat systems and Bonnie taught at the University of Rhode Island. In 1986, Bonnie and Gene decided to continue generations of farming (from Bonnie’s side of the family) and go into agriculture full time. They bought a former dairy farm in Northfield, MA and started the current location of Four Star Farms, Inc. They continue the work they started in 1986 and are always eager to try something new. Together, Bonnie and Gene have raised two sons on the farm, Jacob and Nathan, both of whom live on the farm with their respective families and are actively involved in different aspects of agriculture.

Donald (Donny) Tefft: Has worked at our farm since April of 2004, bringing with him a lifetime of farming experience. There isn’t anything Donny can’t fix or that he isn’t willing to help out with.

Elizabeth (Liz) L’Etoile: is our Director of Sales and Marketing.  Liz recently married into the L’Etoile family, marrying Nathan. Using her social work background to build relationships with other business owners and farmers, Liz has been key in increasing awareness of our products.

 

Jacob L’Etoile: is the eldest son of Bonnie and Gene. Manager of our grains operation, Jacob also helps out with turf harvesting, mowing, and field prep/ maintenance. Jacob has been working on the farm, along-side his parents since he was a small child. As a new father himself, Jacob and his wife Robin look forward to raising their Hugh on the farm in the agricultural tradition.

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