Apple Lane Farm Inc.
Amidst 75 acres of conventional apple orchards and 4 children, Doug and Marlene live and work on their 3rd generation farm where they have cultivated a 15 acre gem of organic apples.
Their organic orchard is located in an altogether separate area from the rest of their farm. It is surrounded by forest, which provides a natural buffer against wind damage, disease, and potential pesticide contamination. It also means that their organic orchard is so picturesque that it’s not uncommon for them to receive requests for wedding photos in their orchard. They also have a walking trail in their organic orchard that leads to some very scenic waterfalls.
Considering they already are quite a large farming operation, the organic orchard is a relatively small part of their business; however, it is close to their hearts and beliefs. “Organics is the way of the future,” says Marlene, “and we are proactively trying to meet the demand of consumers”.
With four children, they are quite the typical family farm – with their children running the farm stand and helping out occasionally with the orchards.
They grow ten different varieties of apples ranging from Ginger Gold in September to Northern Spy in November; all of which are especially tasty and ecologically grown in accordance with the Pro-Cert (OCPP) certification regulations.
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