40 Under Forty alumni: Nancy Rose, Class of 2010 - turned the family farm into a year-round destination
Nancy and Albert Rose in 2010 and 2024
Photo | Christine Peterson
40 Under Forty winners and alumni who visited Red Apple Farm in Phillipston were (from left) Racquel Knight (Class of 2024), Ashley Randle (Class of 2022), Tori Buerschaper (Class of 2024), Nancy Rose (Class of 2010), Albert Rose (Class of 2010), and Andrew Shepherd (Class of 2024).
- Class of 2010
- Then Farm manager and owner at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston
- Now Chief operating officer and owner of Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, Princeton, and Boston
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Since 2010, Rose has grown Red Apple Farm into a sustainable year-round business with her husband, Albert Rose.
The farm’s stall in the Boston Public Market, which opened in 2015, and its location at the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton, allowed for her and her husband to work all year, create new managerial roles and keep some seasonal staff in the winter months. The Roses extended the farm’s principal summer and fall harvest seasons and host festivals, including Winter Lights, to attract customers throughout the year. In collaboration with Moon Hill Brewing in Gardner, the farm offers a restaurant on the property open all year, and developed a cidery taproom and garden to promote the farm-made hard cider. She serves as a director for the public charity Jonathan Edward Aukstikalnis Character Recognition Fund in Phillipston, which provides grants and scholarships to local youth for cultural and educational experiences. She has been involved with the Phillipston Ladies Benevolent Society and Phillipston Youth Association programs.
What did getting the 40u40 award mean to you at the time? It was remarkable to be recognized alongside the other 40 Under Forty businesses. At the time, I felt my husband and I were just doing our best running our mom-and-pop business/farm. The recognition gave me a new perspective on my role in business.
What advice do you have for this year's 40u40 winners? Congratulations to all the 40 Under Forty winners! While you strive for continuous improvement in your business, don’t forget to prioritize your well-being by making time for yourself and your loved ones.
How has Central Mass. changed since you won the 40u40 award? We've seen a significant rejuvenation of downtowns and shuttered industrial spaces, in addition to residential redevelopment and improvements since COVID-19. Wonderful opportunities abound with incubator spaces, networking opportunities, and workforce development support.
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