With Coggeshall Farm now growing its own Rhode Island White Cap Flint Corn from seed donated by Solid Rock Farm in Exeter, it made sense to have a celebration around this iconic Rhode Island food.

With a rich history dating back to the Narragansett tribes, this unique heirloom maize thrives in Coggeshall’s historic gardens. Nestled amongst the beans, pumpkins, and squash, this corn has taken off and become a staple of beauty in the garden.

This variety of corn does more than just look good; White Cap Flint Corn is the official corn of Rhode Island jonnycake. The art of making jonnycakes has been passed down through families and communities, each infusing the recipe with their own distinct touch. No matter what recipe, it all has to be made with the same heritage breed, White Cap Flint Co

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