Preserving and Protecting our Legacy

In simple terms, we are farmers and rely on nature to produce the fruit we grow, eat and sell in order to keep our Century Farm thriving. Each day we work to care for the soil, bees, trees, crops, grass, creek and river to ensure the long-term health of our section of the Snake River Canyon.

We are a conventional orchard because we want our produce to be affordable. It is expense to grow fruit organically and that expense is passed onto the consumer. And, because we care about the food we eat, our environment and our customers, we work diligently to:

• Regularly review and revise our chemical usage so we consistenly use the minimal amount. Not only are chemicals and fertilizers very expensive, but we eat what we grow therefore practice being conservative with our applications. .

• Take regular soil samples to guide our fertilizer use to prevent over fertilization and pollution of ground waters. Fertilizer is used for the health of the trees as crop rotation is a long-term play for fruit trees, to grow large fruit free from skin blemishes, and to encourage photosynthesis.

• Collaborate with other orchardists to stay abreast of best practices. Assist the University of Idaho and the Idaho Department of Agriculture with studies of invasive species so we can prevent infestations of harmful insects and weeds.

The wonderful thing about buying direct from the orchard, is that you can learn about where you food comes from by simply visiting with us. Enjoy the ripe, delicious, locally-grown fruit, and beautiful peony blooms grown in the Magic Valley for more than 116 years.