orchard growing

Buffalo Ridge Orchard (BRO) is a small family farm that relies on a small crew of dedicated staff committed to the production of local food. Vern and Mary Zahradnik started Buffalo Ridge Orchard with the planting of its first apple tree in 2003, transitioning a traditional 80-acre agricultural farm to one that supplies healthy local produce. The orchard has expanded from 800 to 8,000 trees and grows over 50 apple varieties, over a dozen vegetables, 40 types of herb plants, and 8 types of pears.

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Carr's Ciderhouse of Preservation Orchard grows fruit and nuts and makes hard ciders, vinegars, vinegar shrubs, syrups, jams and jellies the traditional way with high quality fruit, slow fermentation, and very small batches. Founded by Nicole and Jonathan, who bought the protected agricultural land in 2003, planted apples in 2005, and began cider making in 2012. Located on the northwest slope of Mt. Warner in Hadley, MA, with an outdoor Cider Garden and farmstand.

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Cedar Draw Cider is an independent, woman-owned nano-cidery in Buhl, Idaho, started in 2018 by husband and wife team Emily and John Mason on their 3 acre family orchard. Emily is the Cider Maker and John manages the Tasting Room and distribution relationships with restaurants, markets and breweries throughout Southern Idaho. The cidery produces about 4,000 gallons per year using locally-sourced fruit and ingredients.

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Champlain Orchards is a family-owned orchard in Shoreham, Vermont, founded in 1998 when Bill Suhr purchased 60 acres. It grows over 175 varieties of Eco-Certified and organically grown fruits including apples, peaches, pears, plums, cherries, nectarines, and berries across more than 300 acres. The orchard also produces handcrafted provisions and hard ciders, and operates a farm market, pick-your-own, and cider garden.

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Creek's Bend Family Farm is a working Nebraska farm located just outside Overton, Nebraska, established in 2023 by father-daughter duo Cassidy Thompson and Brent Robinson and opened for business in June 2024. The farm produces fresh-cut flowers year-round, a high-density apple orchard, specialty fruits, and seasonal produce, and operates an on-farm store selling flowers, local produce, from-scratch drinks, farm-made frozen meals, and freshly baked goods.

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Eugster's Farm Market is a 4th generation family farm in Stoughton, WI, providing fresh produce and farm fun for all ages. The Eugsters have been farmers since migrating from Switzerland in 1926, and the farm has grown and sold vegetables for over 50 years from the same location. It includes a farm market, petting farm, apple orchard, vineyard, berry patches, and u-cut flower fields, and has recently become certified organic.

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Big Canyon Acres is a family-run historic orchard wedding venue in the Clearwater River Canyon near Lewiston, Idaho. Ron and Susan Jacobson bought the 48-acre orchard in 2018 and began hosting weddings in 2021. The venue offers eight indoor and outdoor event sites, décor and lighting rentals, tables, chairs, linens, sound equipment, bridal and groom suites, and on-site lodging including the Tree Top Retreat and Creekside Campground.

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