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Mapleline Farm: Timeline

1904

Great-great grandfather Stanley Kokoski purchases land to grow vegetables and keep a small heard of cows.

1930s, 40s, & 50s

Stanley’s son Henry Sr. (2nd generation) sold the cows and began concentrating on crops

1950s, 60s, & 70s

Henry Jr. (3rd generation) brought back cows for a while, and then sold them again in the late 70s.

1986

John Kokoski (4th generation) takes over the reins and brings cows back.

1995

John begins bottling and selling his own milk.

2000

A new farm store is built.

2001

ohn’s son Paul (5th generation) starts the home delivery service.

2003

The Kokoskis realize the high demand for their products. They become interested in purchasing additional land, as well as permanently protecting the existing Mapleline land with an Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR).

2005

Funding becomes available from the Massachusetts APR program and an APR is placed on Mapleline Farm. Simultaneously the Kokoskis purchase 60 additional acres.